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Mark Bader and friends interview the biggest names in the sport of wrestling. Hear from your favorite wrestlers and coaches about their experiences in life through the sport. Become inspired, entertained and amused by the wide variety of guests that come onto the show every week.
Ohio State freshman Ben Davino had an impressive weekend at National Duals which included a win over 2x NCAA finalist Drake Ayala of Iowa in the finals which helped propel the Buckeyes over the Hawkeyes for first place.
0:40 - Ben started wrestling at the age of 5-6 and cried a lot
2:45 - Consistency and always showing up
3:50 - Goals and state titles
4:55 - COVID and missing the 8th grade state championship
6:40 - Development during COVID and the barn tournament
9:10 - Going in on freestyle
10:00 - Experience at U17 World Championships
13:20 - Rebounding from Worlds at WNO
14:00 - Recruiting process
16:15 - Adjusting to college wrestling
17:00 - Deciding to redshirt
19:30 - Improving mentally
21:15 - Mental reps are just as important for improving
23:00 - Watching his practices afterward
24:00 - National Duals
25:55 - Prepping for Iowa and Drake Ayala
27:00 - Learning to keep things simple
29:00 - Watching Bouzakis get a pin against Iowa
30:50 - Breaking down his win over Drake Ayala
36:55 - Dual meets are awesome!
39:10 - What makes Jesse Mendez great?
41:30 - Potential eventual match with Lucas Byrd
42:50 - Feeling fresh all season
44:30 - All-time favorite wrestler
45:50 - Wins and whoopins
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The Bader Show
Mark Bader and friends interview the biggest names in the sport of wrestling. Hear from your favorite wrestlers and coaches about their experiences in life through the sport. Become inspired, entertained and amused by the wide variety of guests that come onto the show every week.