Recent Episodes
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#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 138 - RTC Coach Jamill Kelly
May 3, 2025 – 21:50 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 136 - ACC Championship Preview
Feb 28, 2025 – 26:38 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 135 - Senior Night & Stanford Preview
Feb 10, 2025 – 27:02 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 134 - UNC Preview
Jan 29, 2025 – 28:43 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 133 - Double Dual Weekend
Jan 8, 2025 – 35:37 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 132 - Cornell Preview
Dec 18, 2024 – 18:46 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 131 - Las Vegas Preview
Dec 4, 2024 – 28:13 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 130 - Previewing Utah Valley State and Recapping Three Dual Wins
Nov 21, 2024 – 27:46 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 129 - Rutgers Preview
Nov 15, 2024 – 30:23 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 128 - Christian Knop & App State Preview
Nov 14, 2024 – 30:32 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 127 - Assoc. HC Zack Esposito & Derek Fields
Nov 6, 2024 – 53:11 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 126 - Weight-by-Weight Breakdown
Nov 1, 2024 – 30:31 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 125 - The Schedule is Out!
Oct 16, 2024 – 37:23 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 124 - Pat is BACK & Kai Orine Talks His Sixth Season
Sep 19, 2024 – 47:22 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 123 - New Season Starts with Trent Hidlay
Aug 31, 2024 – 29:12 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: 2024 ACC Championship Preview - NCS121
Mar 7, 2024 – 24:49 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins: Battle of the ACC Titans, Pack vs. Hokies - NCS120
Feb 22, 2024 – 20:17 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Huge Non-Conference Dual vs. Cornell - NCS119
Feb 14, 2024 – 18:25 -
Rivalry Week: #8 NC State vs. UNC - NCS118
Feb 1, 2024 – 23:52 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Sophomore Jackson Arrington - NCS117
Jan 16, 2024 – 16:58 -
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Vegas Recap, Onto Nashville - NCS115
Dec 7, 2023 – 22:40 -
Happy Thanksgiving with Brian and Coach Popolizio - NCS114
Nov 24, 2023 – 22:46 -
174-Pounder Alex Faison joins the show - NCS113
Nov 9, 2023 – 27:28 -
NC State Weight-by-weight Preview - NCS112
Oct 31, 2023 – 32:01 -
Isaac Trumble Set for U23 World Championships - NCS111
Oct 19, 2023 – 22:19 -
The Pack is back! Brian Reinhardt returns with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS110
Oct 18, 2023 – 34:54 -
Macchiavello wins the U.S. Open, a double shot of Hidlay-related news and guest host Tuffy Talk - NCS109
May 22, 2023 – 39:58 -
NCAA Championship Recap and a visit with 157-pound All-American Ed Scott - NCS108
Mar 27, 2023 – 41:24 -
Wolfpack NCAA Championships Preview - NCS107
Mar 14, 2023 – 26:37 -
Pack gears up to host 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships - NCS106
Mar 2, 2023 – 43:13 -
Wolfpack powers past Pitt, prepares for Heels (with Jarrett Trombley) - NCS105
Feb 16, 2023 – 45:06 -
Popolizio Prepares for Pittsburgh - NCS104
Feb 9, 2023 – 53:15 -
Coach Popolizio recaps the first semester of action - NCS103
Jan 11, 2023 – 34:53 -
Pat Popolizio sings his favorite holiday hits and we meet Director of Ops Mackenzi Wood - NCS102
Dec 16, 2022 – 44:46 -
Looking ahead to CKLV and a chat with 197-pounder Isaac Trumble - NCS101
Nov 30, 2022 – 59:40 -
Episode 100 features 100 seconds of NC State Trivia with Coach Popolizio and heavyweight Owen Trephan - NCS100
Nov 17, 2022 – 45:25 -
App State on the horizon and meet new SID Jonas Pope - NCS99
Nov 2, 2022 – 31:07 -
NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
Oct 12, 2022 – 40:31 -
NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
Oct 12, 2022 – 40:31 -
Preseason workouts, recruiting processes and talking schedules - NCS97
Sep 22, 2022 – 26:48 -
The Show WILL Go On - NCS96
Aug 11, 2022 – 25:34 -
Coach Popolizio looks at the upcoming Trials and we meet three redshirts - NCS95
May 19, 2022 – 37:09 -
The Recap, the Super Senior Salute and the move to freestyle season - NCS94
Apr 6, 2022 – 30:42 -
Another ACC Title and a look at the #PackMentality postseason prospectus - NCS93
Mar 10, 2022 – 34:27 -
ACC Tournament Preview with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS92
Mar 2, 2022 – 26:27 -
Senior Night highlights weekend with Tar Heels, Hokies - NCS91
Feb 16, 2022 – 40:33 -
A long ride to Pittsburgh and homegrown heavyweight Tyrie Houghton - NCS90
Feb 9, 2022 – 42:19 -
Super senior Hayden Hidlay talks about his final collegiate season
Feb 1, 2022 – 57:57 -
Coach Pat Popolizio breaks down Friday's big dual with the Hokies - NCS88
Jan 19, 2022 – 33:13 -
Talking with ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott and HC Pat Popolizio - NCS87
Jan 6, 2022 – 39:43
Recent Reviews
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David TroxlerTroxlerCoach Popolizio has done a great job since arriving in Raleigh 6 years ago. He's a great coach and ambassador for the sport. This is an excellent podcast... meet the coaches, wrestlers, and learn all about the program.
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NJ Pack BackerDoing it the right wayGreat insights into the Packwrestle program. As an NCSU alum it makes me proud to see Pat & team building a national power the right way, recruiting quality kids and instilling the Packmentality. Thanks for giving us a window into the great things happening in Raleigh!
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Kellie0815Great PodcastGreat podcast! Love keeping up-to-date on what’s going on around the NCAA in wrestling. Gwiz is hilarious! Would love to see him on again!
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Abbey MikeAsk the SkipThanks for the summer update. The answers regarding the scholarships and the officiating assignments were very interesting and informative. Looking forward to the upcoming team previews.
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Metsfan31517Pop-Ins Podcast Questions.Avid follower and listener to the NC State wrestling podcast. Noticed that they were taking questions on the teams Facebook page for an upcoming episode. Do you envision anyone from this incoming top 5 recruiting class making an immediate impact this upcoming season similar to what Nick Reenan and Thomas Bullard were able to do during the 2016-2017 season? Awesome podcast keep up the great work!
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Dylan RopeGreat Listen! Great Wrestling Insights!Phenomenal job by Skip, Brian, and Staff to produce this high quality podcast. Gives a really good inside look into the Wolfpack Wrestling program throughout the year. Excited to see this grow in the years to come.
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Pack Fan in PAPack, Pat and Pop-In Fan for LifeThis podcast does a great job of giving fans more information about the sport, the program and the athletes. Brian R. comes prepared and does a good job keeping Pat talking. As Brian gets more comfortable with his role as the host expect him to push Pat with even tougher questions. I hope the podcast will continue through the off season because we still need to hear from the other coaches and important people like Sam Craven! And lastly, I must agree with Brian that mat side seating is an important way to build fan base. If you are not familiar with the sport, the athleticism of the athletes or the dedication required, sitting mat side will give you that appreciation in a second. I think it s more important for new fans vs fans who have been around the sport. So try to make something possible. If someone was sitting mat side when Michael Boykin had those take downs, they would be fans for life! Anyway, keep up the good work. I really appreciate the hard work and effort to recognize efforts of these athletes and coaches. Very entertaining!
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honeycutt536Hard Work Paying OffIt is exciting to see positive results from the hard work going the Wolfpack wrestling program! The program has been elevated and it shows each and every match! I cannot wait for this weekends matches!!
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raleighbobBob ZacharkoGreat, professionally produced show that gives us an inside view of an exciting college wrestling program. How else would we know that a pig was too much for our tough wrestlers to handle or that Macchiavello had the messiest locker. Look forward to each new podcast. Keep up the good work.
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Colawolf73Awesome way to keep up Pack WrestlingLove being able to hear about wolfpack wrestlers and Coachs thoughts.
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RedWhite05Excellent Work!Great podcast! It’s been fun watching this program get better every year and become one of the best in the nation. We have a lot to be proud of. There are only a few places to find info on wrestling. I’m so glad you started this show.
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sss.blakeSpeno’s LawncareMore great content. Tell Sam I need a snow removal quote in Utah...and a t-shirt.
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BSyfGreat show for Wolfpack fans across the country!I live, and coach in Columbus Ohio, and this is a great way to spend a commute and stay up to date with one of my favorite teams, and coaching staffs! Keep up the good work guys. See you in Cleveland this March! #GOPACK!
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NewmeforpackAwesome podcastGreat insight into the program!!!
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packfan wfGreat podcast about a program on the rise!Entertaining and informative. Love catching up on Pack wrestling before heading over to Reynolds.
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KyleSimmonsPackFanTooSweetCrank it to 11!!!!Brian and Pat have been week in and week out setting the bar for weekly update shows among college programs. Void of profanity and full of motivation and insight I can easily maintain my #packmentality from the west coast. Each week when the episode is released I know I don’t need to drink my energy combo of RedBull, coffee and Mt. Dew to get hype. I just play the sweet sounds of Brian Reinhart and Pat Popolizio waxing poetic like two old buddies. Their guest spots are top notch as well. Where else can you find out about pet pigs, Director of Ops problem solving skills or Hall of Fame WWE wrestlers?!? I’m looking forward more updates as March approaches.
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BrinchekGreat Program AdditionWhat a great way to keep pack nation informed. It’s great to hear from the coach and guests. I love how the program has grown and this is just one more great addition to the process! Proud to see all the accomplishments in and off the mat.
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pantherwrestlingAwesome Podcast!I love hearing from the skip and the rest of the Wolfpack. Growing into one of my favorite programs to follow. Much love from Michigan
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Ed Kranepool RulesHelping a newbieMy first listen was your show with Gerry Brisco. Now I’m hooked! I’m just learning about college wrestling and you guys are really helping my education!
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T-RaleighGreatThis is an awesome way to keep up with the program and it's meteoric rise......GTHC.
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State trivia 52Love the podcastI love this podcast. It’s nice as a state alumni to be able to keep up with the growth of the wrestling program into a national powerhouse. Love all the guests that are brought in and the insight to the program. Keep up the good work and look forward to continued growth of N.C. State Wrestling.
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kellishufflerI always look forward to the next episodeSuch a great listen each and every episode. I hope this is around for years to come.
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Matt_RThe inside scoop on NC State wrestlingIt's hard to find great resources on underappriciated sports. PackMentality Pop-Ins is the go to source for all things NC State Wrestling. You get to hear the lowdown from one of the best coaches in the sport and find out what's happening behind the scenes.
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PrimeCraneAwesome showBeing a Pack fan it’s cool to be able to listen to these during the day ! Awesome show very clear and to the point. Our Pack men are dedicated killers ! WOLF PACK!!! - from Burlington nc
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MelwuestLove it!Great podcast to keep the fans up to date on how the team is doing!
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dtran103awesomeGO NCSU WOLFPACK!!!!! THIS IS YOUR LEGACY!!!!
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Blewgrace75Oh Yeah!!I’ve enjoyed these podcasts! Keep em’ coming. Would be cool to have subscribers be able to submit questions and then maybe have Coach answer 1 or 2 each cast. We submit and y’all choose the questions. And of course the subscriber whose question was used could possibly get some gear!! Just a thought. Go Pack!
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@MikeCGiancola#PackMentalityAppreciate having the opportunity to keep up with @PackWrestle - a program on the rise and bringing great recognition to NC State! I like hearing more about the student athletes and the insights about the program. Keep up the good work!
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Zezech1Great insightGreat podcast. Insights about what makes a successful program and th epeople behind it. Listening brings you into the wrestling room and the strategy behind a meteoric rise of a D1 powerhouse.
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GLRL08It’s the Quality of the Pack!It is easy to understand why the Wolfpack is moving up in rankings so quickly after listening to the leadership and support these talented wrestlers have (not to mention the excellent character they all exhibit on and off the mat)! I love hearing the stories and look forward to hearing more.
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One Cent WonderInside InfoA must listen for any Wolfpack wrestling fan or fan of wrestling in general. You get to hear Coach Pops ideas on the team and vision for the program. Hear from State wrestlers and special guests. After listening you start to get an idea of what Pack Mentality is.
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Jsanders73Great Show!I love this podcast; it’s such a great format to keep up with Pack Wrestling! I watch the team as often as I can online, but this show helps fill the void of missed matches and provides great insight to the team! Go Pack!
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mcgibso3ExcellentAwesome podcast with great content on upcoming matches, recent results, and interviews with members of the team and staff. Fantastic way to follow the program off the mat.
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MrsFutchMathInside the Skip’s MindLove to hear what the coach has to say about the Pack wrestling team. We are planning to see the team wrestle Ohio State. #WPN
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ChrisHooks296Great listenReally enjoy the podcast! Everyone associated with NC State Wrestling are all class acts!!!
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stategrad99Go pa(t)ck!I’ve been a State fan for a long time, but I’ve never followed the wrastling team. Let me tell you that has been a mistake. They are a fun group to follow. Love hearing the Skip’s take on things. Thanks skip and Brian!!
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JkgriceGreat podcast!I’ve been a Wolfpack fan for over 3 decades but didn’t know anything about wrestling until the last couple years. This podcast is amazing! Reliable news about a sport that is so difficult to find coverage of, and some stunningly honest discussions about what goes on behind the scenes. Coach Pop is a treasure of the university - I can’t wait to see our team bring more titles to Raleigh!
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bhncsu1Great PodcastNC State is putting an exciting style of wrestling out on the mat and it’s good to get some insight as to what goes on behind the scenes. It’s great to see the sport growing in the area.
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Guyyyyy yyyGreat ListenAwesome to have a podcast dedicated to my school’s wrestling team.
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RockCockJayhawkPat FanIve been a Big PAt guy since 2012. Love what he’s doing there at State College and the brand he’s building. This podcast helps me get through my day. Always good to hear the skips voice.
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Hidlay17Bonus for PatHeath Hidlay here, older brother of pack member Hayden “mugdog” Hidlay and future pack member Trent “hoagie” Hidlay. I’m very impressed with the format and content of packmentality pop-ins. Lots of great information for pack fans and gets me jacked up for duals and tournaments. Also very impressed with the amount of bonus points that the squad has been racking up for Pat and the fans so far this season. I would like to note that I have also been producing bonus points for Pat, not on the wrestling mat per say but on the pickup basketball court, the stair-stepper, and also in the dining hall at Ursinus College. Don’t be afraid to send some gear my way because I’m always repping the pack from the south side in Lewistown, PA. Go pack.
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prpetten1Must for Wolfpack FansLove hearing Head Caoch Pat "The Skip" Popolizio talk about the individual wrestlers, the preparation for matches, and the overall program building.
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Barrister09Great podcast!I’m fairly new to NC State wrestling, and this gives great insight into the team and what #PackMentality is all about. Coach Pop and the Wolfpack have established themselves as a national contender, and I look forward to following the team throughout the year.
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#1 Pack FanGood ListenExcited to see the Pack in action this year! Want to hear all about #PackMentality and building a program.
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