More Than The Mat

By: Fanco Wrestling
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  • Summary

  • Fanco’s More Than the Mat tells the stories of what the nation’s toughest athletes are doing off the competition mat. Aside from wrestling and fighting, what are the hobbies, businesses, and activities that these athletes do? That’s the question we’re set out to answer on More Than the Mat, a podcast by Fanco Wrestling and hosted by Virginia Tech wrestler Jake Hart. Don’t expect your typical boring wrestling interview show. No, this is more than that. This is More Than the Mat. Listen to conversations with NCAA college wrestlers, MMA fighters, business professionals, and others involved with amateur wrestling. Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes.
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Episodes
  • 9. How Trent Hidlay Put Together a Wrestling Event to Help his Community

    9. How Trent Hidlay Put Together a Wrestling Event to Help his Community
    Aug 3 2022

    In 2021 Trent Hidlay wanted give back to the local Mifflin County community. So he requested help from his brother Hayden and buddy Joey Bender to start a wrestling event for the community to enjoy.

    Their "Wrangle in the Wild" event was a huge success and is gearing up for the second year. On this episode of More Than the Mat, Jake talks with Trent about building such a hyped-up event.

    Watch Wrangle in the Wild II: https://rokfin.com/stream/20966/Wrangle-II-Amateur-Wrestling-Event?affiliate_id=67323

    Exclusive Fanco Videos: https://youtube.com/fancowrestling/join
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    40 mins
  • 8. Why Richie Lewis Is More Than Just a Savage

    8. Why Richie Lewis Is More Than Just a Savage
    Jul 20 2022

    Richie Lewis is a 2X JUCO All-American, NCAA Qualifier at Rutgers, and MMA fighter. On this episode of More Than the Mat, he shares his experiences in Florida, how he transitioned from wrestling to MMA, and why he started his own clothing line. Bottom line: he's more than just a "savage."

    Aper Fitness: https://aperfitness.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/richie_savage/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/lewisrichie
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    33 mins
  • 7. Why Hunter Bolen Competes in Fishing Tournaments & Smashes the Outdoors

    7. Why Hunter Bolen Competes in Fishing Tournaments & Smashes the Outdoors
    Jul 6 2022

    Virginia Tech's Hunter Bolen is a complete outdoorsman. In fact, he competes in fishing tournaments. He talks about the biggest fish he ever caught (50 1/2"), the Musky tournament he won, and why he is so passionate about the sport. Bolen also shares details about his new business Smash Outdoors. On this episode of More Than the Mat, Jake talks with Hunter about the outdoors lifestyle.

    Follow Hunter Bolen: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeSC_mbsWdf/

    Smash Outdoors: https://www.facebook.com/smashoutdoors/

    Video Version: watch this podcast episode and get exclusive wrestling content by becoming a Fanco Fanatic.
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    20 mins

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