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Hosted by Hall of Fame wrestling broadcaster, announcer, and journalist Jason Bryant, Short Time brings you the most relevant topics in wrestling with news, reviews, previews and interviews with the top names from Olympic-level, college and high school wrestling. Short Time is produced by the Mat Talk Podcast Network at mattalkonline.com.

Nov 21, 2015

Episode 222 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast heads on the road, about 45 minutes east of the Twin Cities for a dual between the Air Force Academy and Division III UW-La Crosse. Why is this noteworthy? We've got some familial battles ongoing with the Malecek family.

Air Force won the dual 29-3, but for Air Force...


Nov 19, 2015

Wrestling fans who follow the world of mixed martial arts should know the name Charlie Brenneman. Known as "The Spaniard," Brenneman had a number of fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championships and has also held titles in various regional promotions.

On Episode 221 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Brenneman...


Nov 16, 2015

American novelist John Irving has penned 14 books.

Two of his most famous are The Cider House Rules and The World According to Garp. In 1996, Irving wrote a memoir called The Imaginary Girlfriend, which outlines much of his wrestling and writing career as well as his foray into coaching and officiating.

On Episode 220...


Nov 14, 2015

One of the most amazing spectacles in college wrestling history came and went in front of an NCAA-record 42,287 fans at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City as No. 4 Iowa knocked off No. 1 Oklahoma State 18-16 on Saturday, November 14.

On Episode 219 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast captures some sounds from Kinnick as well...


Nov 12, 2015


The Grapple on the Gridiron is set to have some great fall weather in Iowa on November 14. We've talked with Tom Brands, now we'll get the other perspective from Oklahoma State head coach John Smith on Episode 218 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast.

Coach Smith, who's seen and done just about everything there is...