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#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast

Pat Popolizio, Brian Reinhardt

Booking Overview

A North Carolina State wrestling “inside the room” show hosted by head coach Pat Popolizio and staff, blending program updates with student-athlete segments. For PR, it’s a strong niche platform to reach college wrestling fans and alumni around team culture, performance, and player stories.

Metrics

Episodes: 149

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jason@bryantwrestling.com

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Host

Pat Popolizio - Head wrestling coach at NC State (Wolfpack), leading the program’s daily training environment and competitive strategy; co-leads the show with program news and match/program breakdowns.

Brian Reinhardt - NC State wrestling staff member who co-hosts the show alongside Head Coach Pat Popolizio and leads portions featuring student-athletes on their perspective of matches, rankings, and training.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Current or recent NCAA/ACC collegiate wrestlers (often NC State student-athletes) and occasionally other team-linked insiders.
Required Achievements:  
conference/national ranking within weight classes, season performance milestones, recovery/return-from-injury narratives (when applicable), freshman/rookie impact recognition

Recent Guest Discussions

Jackson Arrington - ACC Championship Preview From A Student-athlete Perspective; Practice Room Insights And Team Entrants

Will Denny - Preview Perspective Tied To A Dual; Rookie Campaign Progress And Match/room Outlook

Recent Topics

Wrestling, College Sports, Ncaa, Acc, Coaching

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 149 - Season Premier Ahead of the 2026-27 Wolfpack Season

October 15, 2026

The #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back for the premier episode of season 10 with host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio. Fall is upon us, and soon a new season for the NC State Wrestling team will get underway. In this episode, Popolizio talks about the progress of all the new faces for the Wolfpack program and focuses on some upcoming USA Wrestling events for the Wolfpack RTC. #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKME...

#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 148 - ACC Championship Preview with Jackson Arrington

March 05, 2026

The calendar has turned to March and the NCAA Wrestling season has turned to the postseason. On episode #148 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast co-host Brian Reinhardt is joined by R-Jr. Jackson Arrington as the duo talks about this weekend's 2026 ACC Championship taking place at Virginia Tech. Unfortunately Arrington will not be on the mat for the Wolfpack, as he has been out this year due to shoulder surgery. But the Pack's 157-pounder offers a unique perspective on the ACCs from a stude...

#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 147 - Va. Tech Preview & Fr. Will Denny

January 28, 2026

Top-10 battle in Raleigh this weekend, as #8 NC State will host #7 Virginia Tech Friday night inside a PACKed Reynolds Coliseum crowd.On episode #147 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, head coach Pat Popolizio breaks down some of the matches for this highly anticipated dual. Co-host Brian Reinhardt is then joined by freshman Will Denny, who has made his way into the top-10 at 165 pounds in his rookie campaign.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIB...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast?

#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is hosted by Pat Popolizio and Brian Reinhardt. Its publicly listed email is jason@bryantwrestling.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast?

The publicly listed email for #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: jason@bryantwrestling.com.

How many listeners does #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast?

#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Current or recent NCAA/ACC collegiate wrestlers (often NC State student-athletes) and occasionally other team-linked insiders. Common among recent guests: conference/national ranking within weight classes; season performance milestones; recovery/return-from-injury narratives (when applicable). Recent guests include Jackson Arrington and Will Denny.

How hard is it to get booked on #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Wrestling, College Sports, Ncaa, Acc, and Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jason@bryantwrestling.com

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