Illinois Wrestler Podcast

2026-27 Illinois Wrestling Season Preview: Team State Favorites, Team Class Changes, and More!

The Illinois Wrestler Podcast is back.Dalton and Mark return to preview the 2026-27 Illinois high school wrestling season and break down some of the biggest storylines he

2026 Illinois Freestyle State Recap: Junior Division Results, Champions & Takeaways

In this episode of the Illinois Wrestler Podcast, we break down the 2026 Illinois Freestyle State results for the Junior division.We go weight-by-weight through the actio

Getting To Know Eric Schultz, Assistant Coach for Fighting Illini Wrestling | Illinois Wrestler

Dalton and Dustin sit down with University of Illinois Assistant Coach Eric Schultz for a conversation that hits close to home for Illinois wrestling fans. A native of th

NCAA Wrestling Championships Breakdown: Illinois D1 & D3 National Qualifiers | Illinois Wrestler

On this episode of the Illinois Wrestler Podcast, Dalton, Mark, and Jim preview the NCAA D1 & D3 Nationals. The crew starts by going through the 18 wrestlers from Illinoi

Chris Perry Joins to Talk Big 12’s & Iowa State Wrestling | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

Iowa State assistant coach Chris Perry joins the podcast to talk about the Cyclones’ season, the upcoming Big 12 Championships, and what lies ahead as the final month of

2026 IHSA State Tournament Recap: 1A, 2A & 3A (175–285) | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

In this episode, the crew finishes breaking down the 2026 IHSA State Tournament, going class by class through 1A, 2A, and 3A from 175 to 285. From tight semifinal battles

2026 IHSA State Tournament Recap: 1A, 2A & 3A (106–165) | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

The crew is back to break down the 2026 IHSA State Tournament in detail. In this episode, we go class by class through 1A, 2A, and 3A from 106 to 165, analyzing the brack

2026 IHSA State Tournament Picks: Sectional Recap & Full Bracket Breakdown | Illinois Wrestler

The full crew is back to break down sectional results from across the state and turn their focus to Champaign. In this episode, the guys go weight class by weight class,

Wes Hand Joins the Show: From Iowa NCAA Finalist to High School Coach | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

On today’s episode, the crew is joined by Wes Hand, All-American and national finalist for the University of Iowa. Wes shares insights from his time competing at the high

Liam Kelly Is Back: Court Victory & State Series Impact | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

Big news across Illinois wrestling, Liam Kelly has won his court case and is officially back in the IHSA State Series. The podcast crew breaks down what led to this momen

Team Sectional Results & Update on Liam Kelly Situation | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

The Illinois Wrestler podcast crew is back to recap team sectional results from around the state, share the latest updates on the Liam Kelly situation, and break down wha

Regionals Recap, Liam Kelly Situation, & the Road to State | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

Dalton, Jim, Dustin, Mark, and Aaron are back to break down a busy week across Illinois high school wrestling. The crew recaps regional results from around the state, dis

Regular Season Wrap-Up: Catching Up & Turning Toward the Postseason | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

The Illinois Wrestler podcast crew—Dalton, Mark, Jim, and Dustin—are back together after a few weeks off to catch up on everything that’s happened across the state. With

Mark Jolcover Breaks Down Grant's Wrestling Season So Far | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

Mark Jolcover, head wrestling coach at Grant High School, joins the Illinois Wrestler Podcast to recap the season to date. We hit on standout performances, team progress,

Tyrone Byrd Talks Lincoln-Way Central Wrestling & the Illini Classic

Lincoln-Way Central head coach Tyrone Byrd joins the Illinois Wrestler Podcast to share his journey in the sport, break down the Knights’ program and team culture, and pr

PIT & Cheesehead Recap: Weekend Tournament Takeaways | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

Dalton, Jim, Dustin, and Aaron break down a busy weekend on the mats, recapping key performances and storylines from the PIT and the Cheesehead tournaments. We cover stan

Illinois Wrestler Podcast: St. Charles East Season Breakdown with Coach Joe Barczak

St. Charles East assistant coach Joe Barczak joins the Illinois Wrestler Podcast to break down the 2025–2026 wrestling season. We dive into the Saints’ varsity lineup, ea

Illinois Wrestler Podcast: Updated Class 1A Rankings | 1/7/26

On the latest episode of the Illinois Wrestler Podcast, Dalton Bullard and Dustin Ehler dive into the Class 1A landscape with a full rankings show. They break down recent

Breaking Down the Dvorak, Abe’s Rumble, and The Flavin | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

In this episode of the Illinois Wrestler Podcast, we break down a busy stretch of the high school wrestling season with recaps from three major tournaments: the Dvorak In

Ironman Recap, IHSA Rule Changes & Officiating Talk | Illinois Wrestler Podcast

The Illinois Wrestler Podcast crew — Dalton, Jim, Mark, Aidan, and Dustin — break down a loaded slate of topics shaping the Illinois wrestling scene. This episode recaps