The Dirty South Wrestling Podcast
Ward Wrestling's Dan Ward, SEWrestle's Jason Fulmore, and Kabra Wrestling's Brant Parsons talk about the latest news, results, and important topics happening in high school wrestling in the South.
Class 3A teams you should be talking about
On the latest episode of the podcast, we are getting ready for the upcoming high school season and we are starting with Class e2A.
The rules are simple, we are all tasked to pick a team in each region that didn’t finish in the Top 10 that we think people should be talking about.
You can listen to the podcast here and learn about more of the teams below:
Region 1
Kabra Wrestling: Beachside
The Barracudas are gunning for their first district title in school history and have...
Class 2A teams you should be talking about
On the latest episode of the podcast, we are getting ready for the upcoming high school season and we are starting with Class 2A.
The rules are simple, we are all tasked to pick a team in each region that didn’t finish in the Top 10 that we think people should be talking about.
Region 1
Kabra Wrestling: Chiles
The Timberwolves graduated two wrestlers who reached Kissimmee last season but the cupboard is not bare for the Timberwolves. State qualifier Toby Trumbower is back and joined by district fin...
Class 1A teams you should be talking about
On the latest episode of the podcast, we are getting ready for the upcoming high school season and we are starting with Class 1A.
The rules are simple, we are all tasked to pick a team in each region that didn’t finish in the Top 10 that we think people should be talking about.
Region 1
Kabra Wrestling: Episcopal
The Eagles have won two straight district titles and return the heart of their lineup after graduating just two seniors from last year’s squad. Senior Mikah Ikeda returns and i...
Florida Super 32 Early Entry preview with guest Jim Price
Florida wrestling takes center stage this weekend with the monstrously sized Super 32 Early Entry at Kissimmee Osceola High School.
We spend the first part of the show with tournament director Jim Price as he goes over all the important things you need to know heading into the weekend.
Then we spend the rest of the show breaking down the high school weight classes on both sides based on the latest entry list and Kabra Wrestling's latest rankings.
All of this and more on this week's episode.
World Champion joins us, Florida high school transfers, and a great clinic for referees
We are getting ready for the upcoming high school season but that doesn't mean we aren't finishing up some big Olympic style events.
Jovanni Tovar joins us with some of his friends to talk about his triumph at the World U17 Championships.
We also talk to North Carolina official Jonathan Sutton, who is helping put on the Elite Official Wrestling Clinic on August 22 in Cornelius, North Carolina.
You can find out more and register at www.eliteofficials.com.
Between the guests, we talk about the Florida transfer list so far this summ...
The Dirty South Podcast: Fargo preview
Dan is in Fargo, Brant and Jason are getting ready to cover it from home, and the South is ready to make some history.
We preview the biggest tournament of the year and look at some of the wrestlers from the south that we could see winning a stop sign or a coaster.
Who are you looking forward to seeing wrestle there?
New Columbus coach JD Ramsey joins us to talk about his new gig and Team Florida
JD Ramsey joins the podcast to talk about taking over the wrestling program at Christopher Columbus and how it was a dream job.
Read more: https://www.kabrawrestling.com/news/jd-ramsey-named-head-man-at-christopher-columbus
Ramsey is also part of the leadership for Team Florida and discusses the dual tournaments coming up, getting ready for Fargo, and about how the sport is growing so quickly in Florida.
At the end, we break down some of Kabra Wrestling's teams to watch series.
The NEW Florida state duals format and reclassification talk
April was a busy month for high school wrestling in the state of Florida with two big news items coming down.
First, the format for the state duals series has been amended heading into the 2026-2027 season. We break down how the district and region duals will be competed next season and try to answer any possible questions that people might have.
The second big change was the announcing of the new FHSAA classifications for the next two seasons. We discuss some of the big moves and talk about the new "districts of doom" in Fl...
Wrapping up the Florida state wrestling tournament
We break down the entire Florida state tournament - well as much as we can in an hour-long show.
Every state champion is mentioned and we discuss some of the biggest surprises and exciting moments from the weekend.
It's an exhaustive look at the state tournament weekend from an exhausted trio.
Florida girls state wrestling tournament preview
The guys give you an in-depth preview of the FHSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament.
They break down every single weight class, talking about who could win a title, what matches you shouldn't miss, and some surprises to watch for.
Everything you want to know about the girls state tournament is in there.
Links from the show:
https://www.kabrawrestling.com/
https://sewrestle.substack.com/
https://shotbyward.substack.com/
Class 1A state wrestling tournament preview
The guys give you an in-depth preview of the FHSAA Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament.
They break down every single weight class, talking about who could win a title, what matches you shouldn't miss, and some surprises to watch for.
Everything you want to know about the Class 1A state tournament is in there.
Links from the show:
https://www.kabrawrestling.com/
https://sewrestle.substack.com/
https://shotbyward.substack.com/
Class 2A state wrestling tournament preview
The guys give you an in-depth preview of the FHSAA Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament.
They break down every single weight class, talking about who could win a title, what matches you shouldn't miss, and some surprises to watch for.
Everything you want to know about the Class 2A state tournament is in there.
Links from the show:
https://www.kabrawrestling.com/
https://sewrestle.substack.com/
https://shotbyward.substack.com/
Class 3A state wrestling tournament preview
The guys give you an in-depth preview of the FHSAA Class 3A State Wrestling Tournament.
They break down every single weight class, talking about who could win a title, what matches you shouldn't miss, and some surprises to watch for.
Everything you want to know about the Class 3A state tournament is in there.
Links from the show:
https://www.kabrawrestling.com/
https://sewrestle.substack.com/
https://shotbyward.substack.com/
Previewing the boys region weekend, celebrating Lake Highland Prep, and what did happen with those region brackets this week
We're burning the candle at all ends but still took time to record our podcast this week.
It's boys region week and we do a big overview of what to look for and expect this weekend. Don't worry, we'll do much more in-depth previewing of the state tournament.
We start the show talking about National Preps champion Lake Highland Prep and how that program has grown to one of, if not the, best programs in the country.
There is also a discussion about the region brackets release this week and why the growing pa...
Previewing the girls regions in Florida and looking back at Alabama and Georgia
The Florida wrestling postseason is starting to heat up and the Alabama and Georgia seasons are finished.
We look at each of the first girls regions and break down brackets and athletes to watch this coming weekend. It's the deepest region preview you'll find.
But before that, Jason breaks down some of the bigger storylines from a weekend of action in Alabama and Georgia.
You won't want to miss this one.
Alabama and Georgia state tournaments are this weekend, Florida's postseason starts
Jason has been working around the clock on the Alabama and Georgia fan guides ahead of this weekend's state tournament for each.
He talks about what to watch for and what he's excited to see.
We also talk about Florida girls, who have started their postseason this week.
Links from the show:
https://www.kabrawrestling.com/
https://sewrestle.substack.com/
https://shotbyward.substack.com/
Looking back on a great week of wrestling in Florida - with Alabama and Georgia already in the postseason
The guys look back at the Colby Singletary, Mater Lakes-South Dade dual, Live Greco, TriCounty Invitational, and Flagler Rotary tournaments and discuss some of the big moments.
Jason catches us up on Alabama and Georgia and there's some of the normal nonsense mixed in.
Looking back at the Florida state duals
Before the guys break down the Florida state duals, Jason highlights some of the big moments from the Alabama state duals and Georgia girls state duals.
The talk then turns to Florida where the three look at every classification and dual that took place in Kissimmee. They highlight the champs, great performances and stories from the weekend.
All of this and more on this week's episode.
The Florida State Duals Preview Show
The guys break down every dual taking place in the Florida state tournament this coming weekend.
We tell you what to watch in each one and make our picks on what we think my happen.
It is Brant's favorite weekend of the season and we're getting you ready for all of the action in Kissimmee with today's episode.
Breaking down the Braves Invitational and catching up and looking ahead at the state duals in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama
The guys are back and recovered for the first podcast in 2026.
They look back on the Braves Invitational, a massive tournament in Florida, that was won by Miami Southridge (Boys) and South Dade (Girls).
Wrestlers that stood out are discussed and highlighted as each of them picks out some wrestlers that made a mark.
Jason gives a recap of the Powerade and Prep Slam and then some SE wrestlers who shone at the Southern Scuffle are discussed by Dan.
Jason then breaks down the schedule for the Alabama and Georgia state dua...
The Dirty South Podcast - Our Knockout review, Braves IBT preview and an interview with Conor Beebe
The guys get together on the last day of 2025 to catch up after a week off and talk about the Christmas Knockout Classic. (Just don't wish Brant a Happy New Year)
The best wrestling performances on both the girls and boys side are discussed from the Knockout as each discuss wrestlers that left their mark at Silver Spurs.
After that breakdown, the podcast welcomes Conor Beebe, of Beebe-Trained, to talk about the RAF date in Florida coming up, how we can play a huge role in the continued growth in wrestling, and gets the guys f...
The Dirty South Podcast - Looking ahead to a big weekend -- and even bigger next weekend
The guys look back on their picks from Week 1 and talk about some of the highlights from the first weekend in Florida and across the Southeast.
They also look ahead to an exciting weekend with some big events in Ohio and Tennessee and make picks for tournaments in Florida.
Brant also laments how Dan and Jason are beloved when they show up to tournaments and he just gets side eye looks because he didn't rank someone correctly.
The season is full gas and so is this week's podcast.
The Dirty South Podcast - An audio version
For those of you that like your audio podcasts, your favorite high school wrestling podcast is now available on your favorite podcast platforms.
On this podcast, the gang looks back at the first week of wrestling in Florida and talks about some of the girls that made statements in the first action of the season, we look ahead to a great weekend in the South and stick around to the end to hear our picks for the biggest tournaments in Florida this weekend.
Oh, and we discuss whether or not Brant is still invited to d...
Coach Gug: Let them be kids
Legendary Manatee coach Andrew "Gug" Gugliemini joins the podcast to talk about his 30+ years in coaching.
Gug talks about how he got into coaching after school and where he got started before coming home to Manatee.
We discuss the importance of fun in his program, that also emphasizes toughness and hard work.
Along with lessons learned from coaching over more than three decades, we also discuss the heartbreaking tragedy from March, when junior Jann Michael Feeney lost his life after being shot in the chest while hanging out in a backyard with friends. <...
How reclassification changes the landscape and how to fix it
Brant and Dan break down the FHSAA reclassification that came down last week.
We look at some of the areas of the state that got harder, and a spot or two that might be a little easier.
We also analyze some areas we think could use some improvement in the distribution of teams and as always, the plans we have that would make it all better.
All of this and more on this episode of Stalling.
Threeee!! Looking at the new rules for the 2024-25 high school wrestling season
We break the new rules released by the NFHS, including the three-point takedown, new near fall points, and the one point of contact.
Action Shots with Daniel Ward, Episode 6
Daniel Ward, founder of Ward Wrestling Live, joins us on the podcast to talk about his new adventures in the sport.
Ward is well known for his interviewing and photography in the wrestling community and he has continued to develop his skillset into video and portraits.
We talk wrestling and getting the perfect picture while diving into how he's expanding what he offers.
In the intro, Brant and Dan talk about why it took so long to publish this podcast, the start of girls wrestling, the status of The Florida High School Wrestling Sea...
A Coach For Life with Paul Bass, Episode 5
We welcome Dan's wrestling coach Paul Bass to the podcast this episode.
Over his career, 37 seasons as a coach, 32 as head coach, all at Westhampton Beach High School, Bass amassed 324 wins, making him the sixth winningest coach in Suffolk County (NY).
During his time coaching, he produced 246 All-League wrestlers, eight county champions, 13 state qualifiers, and six wrestlers were All-State.
Bass was named the Coach of the Year title seven times in his career, and in 2015 he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Coach Bass talks about what he gain...
Dad, You Can't Record That with Mike and Lance Schyck, Episode 4
Mike and Lance Schyck join the podcast this week to talk about a variety of subjects.
We discuss Lance winning two state titles and what their father-son coaching relationship was like.
We also talk about Lance’s theatrical side. He starred in Lemon Bay’s production of “Into the Woods” not long after wrestling season began and he’s hoping to develop his acting skills at Central Michigan and eventually star in movies.
All of this and more on this week’s episode.
And for Kabra+ members, we have bonus coverage of Mike and Lan...
You Could Have Blown the Whistle with Doug Rasmusson, Episode 3
We talk with former Jupiter coach and current tournament maestro Doug Rasmusson.
A great storyteller, "Raz" talks about starting off coaching in Palm Beach County and how he changed along with the county. He discusses the importance of mentorship in the coaching ranks and how his approach to running tournaments benefits all who attend.
Brant and Dan also take some time in the 24-minute intro to discuss Bill Russell and Vin Scully and how the delay in classifications coming out is affecting coaches in Florida.
Haircuts and Whistles with Mike Cipriano, Episode 2
Wrestling official and friend of the show Mike Cipriano joins us on the podcast to talk about the new rules coming to high school wrestling for the 2022-23 season. We also discuss his approach to officiating and of course we talk about stalling.
Mike brings a conversational description of the rules that should help anybody understand what's changed for the upcoming season and it never hurts to brush up on stalling information.
You can also hear Dan suck up to officials. It's a show that you won't want to miss and it's so good, we h...
Lord of the Rings with Vic Balmeceda, Episode 1
South Dade's Vic Balmeceda joins the podcast for the first episode and the legendary coach dives into many topics.
We discuss the come-from-behind state IBT championship in 2022 and how his team was prepared for that scenario.
The podcast also centers on the high standards and traditions that have developed at South Dade and how each team tries to live up to those levels.
Balmeceda talks about his relationship with his Hall-of-Fame assistant coach Humberto Reyna and what makes the two of them work so well together.
Other topics include designing plans f...
Introducing the podcast with Brant and Dan, Episode 0
The Stalling podcast from Kabra Wrestling is now live.
On this episode, get to know hosts Brant Parsons and Dan Tria a little more before we begin the podcast journey.
Brant is the founder and executive editor of Kabra Wrestling. After being involved in the sport through sixth grade in Northeast Ohio, he became reacquainted in 2004 when he started covering high school wrestling for the Orlando Sentinel. He has covered Florida high school wrestling since then and started his own website in the summer of 2021.
Dan was introduced to wrestling in high school and...
