Matside Minnesota
Matside Minnesota Podcast is your weekly front-row seat to high school wrestling across central and northern Minnesota. Co-hosts Chris Etzler and Derek Holst deliver in-depth recaps, exclusive interviews with coaches, athletes, fans, and officials, and insider commentary that dives into the stories, triumphs, and grit behind every takedown.
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 9: Weekly Recap, Rick Lee Duals
In Episode 9 we recap the biggest events across the region with a focus on the Rick Lee tournaments in Bemidji.#MatsideMinnesota #RickLeeDuals #MNwrestling #HighSchoolWrestling
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:15
Episode 8: New Year, Big Tournaments — Clash & Rumble Recap
In Episode 8 we keep it simple and get straight to the action. With no guests this week, we recap the biggest New Year wrestling events across the region, The Clash in La Crosse and Rumble on the Red in Fargo.#MatsideMinnesota #TheClash ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:10:57
Cardinal Edition Episode 1: The Early Years of Cardinal Wrestling
Cardinal Edition – Episode 1: The Early Years of Cardinal Wrestling Matside Minnesota – Cardinal EditionWe’re kicking off the very first episode of the Cardinal Edition by going back to where it all began. We sit down with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:11:38
Episode 7: Previewing The Clash
Episode 7: Previewing The Clash In this episode, We keep it simple and focused: The Clash is coming. Held in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this nationally recognized high school wrestling tournament features 29 teams from 11 st...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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53:27
Episode 6: Northwoods Wrestling on the Rise
Episode 6: Northwoods Wrestling on the Rise This Christmas Day episode is packed with stories, highlights, and a whole lot of Minnesota wrestling spirit.We kick things off by breaking down the week’s top match highligh...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:19:28
Episode 5: 3 For the Takedown
Episode 5: 3 For the TakedownIn this episode, Chris Etzler and Derek Holst kick things off with a quick recap of last week’s key matches across Minnesota wrestling before diving into one of the biggest topics from last season — th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:27:02
Episode 4: Coach Pickar, Ariana, and the Week in Wrestling
Episode 4 — Weekly Recap + Brainerd’s New CoachThis week on Matside Minnesota, Chris and Derek kick things off with a recap of last week’s biggest matches, breaking down key results and storylines across Minnesota wrestling.Then we welc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:23:14
Behind the Rankings + Wrestlers to Watch
This week on Matside Minnesota, we bring you a double feature. First, Chris and Derek share their season overview, highlighting area wrestlers to watch and storylines that will shape the 2024–25 season across central and norther...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:03:49
New Coach Spotlight 1
We sit down with two new head coaches to hear how they’re building programs, connecting with their communities, and preparing athletes for the season. Jamey Koetter (Holdingford) and Tate Card (Minnewaska) share coaching philosophies, early pri...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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57:48
A New Mat Rolls Out in Pillager
In the heart of Minnesota, a new wrestling program is taking shape, bringing excitement and opportunity to young athletes. The inaugural episode of the Matside Minnesota podcast dives deep into the journey of Pillager High School as it rolls ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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56:28