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The Full Tilt Podcast

Michael Hatcher

Booking Overview

This is a long-form sports interview show focused on elite wrestling, coaching, athletic performance, and the mindset behind world-level achievement, with recurring guests who are national-team coaches, collegiate coaches, and decorated wrestlers. Credible clients include world and Olympic athletes, NCAA champions, wrestling program builders, sports-performance specialists, and coaches with distinctive high-performance frameworks; booking difficulty is medium because guests are prominent within a specialized wrestling ecosystem.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hatch@thefulltiltpodcast.com

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Host

Michael Hatcher - Host of The Full Tilt Podcast, conducting long-form conversations about elite wrestling, coaching, athletic performance, and the experiences behind high-level achievement.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Guests are typically decorated wrestlers, national-team or collegiate coaches, and leaders who have built high-performance wrestling programs or contributed to athlete development at elite levels.
Required Achievements:  
World or Olympic competition and medals, NCAA championships or All-American-level careers, National-team coaching appointments, Building or leading successful collegiate wrestling programs, Developing world- and Olympic-level athletes

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Russell - Recovery From A Catastrophic Motorcycle Accident, Coaching Elite Wrestlers, The Progression From College To World-level Competition, Film Study, Data, And Artificial Intelligence In Wrestling.

Terry Steiner - Building Women's Wrestling In The United States, Coaching Philosophy, Work Ethic, Athlete Development, And The Growth Of Team Usa's Women's Program.

Bill Zadick - The Path From NCAA Champion To World Champion, Elite Coaching Environments, Mental Training, Wrestling Development Systems, Rtcs, And The Future Of USA Wrestling.

Derek St. John - Building A Division I Wrestling Powerhouse, Coaching Culture, Recruiting, Regional Training Centers, And Developing Future World And Olympic Medalists.

Alli St. John - The Expansion Of Women's College Wrestling, International Athlete Development, Recruiting, Coaching, And Building Iowa State's Women's Program And Regional Training Center.

Recent Topics

Sports, Wrestling, Coaching, Athletic Performance, Athlete Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Full Tilt Podcast
:

Eric Larkin - Greater Later :: Ep 35

October 22, 2026

Arizona legend Eric Larkin sits down with Full Tilt for an early-morning conversation about his life in wrestling. He rode the JV bus at Sunnyside as a freshman and still won Fargo. He then became an NCAA champion and Hodge Trophy winner at Arizona State. Eric talks about the hot, hard-nosed Sunnyside practice room and how his redshirt got pulled as a true freshman. He also covers battles with Cody Sanderson, training with Randy Lewis, and finishing 4th, 3rd, 2nd and then 1st at NCAAs.Then we...

Jim Ravannack - The Man Who Wouldn’t Let Wrestling Go :: Ep 34

October 15, 2026

Jim Ravannak looks back on a life shaped by wrestling—from leading USA Wrestling and helping preserve the sport’s Olympic place to building the Gator Wrestling Club and supporting athletes like Daniel Cormier. He shares stories from Olympic and international team trips, recalls the people and moments that stayed with him, and reflects on why creating opportunities for athletes matters as much as winning medals.Timed highlights: 00:00 – The call that set the effort to preserve Olympic wrestlin...

Matt Mcdonough - Built to Grind :: Ep 33

October 08, 2026

Newly elected Iowa Wrestling Hall of Famer Matt McDonough joins Full Tilt at Mission Athletics in Cedar Rapids for a wide-ranging conversation about the people and experiences that shaped his career. Matt looks back on growing up around wrestling, learning from coaches and training partners who pushed him, winning two NCAA titles, and facing the setbacks of his senior season. He also reflects on Anthony Robles, the lessons he’s carried into coaching, and how Mission Athletics came together.Ti...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Full Tilt Podcast?

The Full Tilt Podcast is hosted by Michael Hatcher. Its publicly listed email is hatch@thefulltiltpodcast.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 The Full Tilt Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Full Tilt Podcast: hatch@thefulltiltpodcast.com.

How many listeners does The Full Tilt Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Full Tilt Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Full Tilt Podcast?

The Full Tilt Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Guests are typically decorated wrestlers, national-team or collegiate coaches, and leaders who have built high-performance wrestling programs or contributed to athlete development at elite levels. Common among recent guests: World or Olympic competition and medals; NCAA championships or All-American-level careers; National-team coaching appointments. Recent guests include Joe Russell, Terry Steiner, and Bill Zadick.

How hard is it to get booked on The Full Tilt Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Full Tilt Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Wrestling, Coaching, Athletic Performance, and Athlete Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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