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Home Mat Advantage

By Sam Herring & Jude Swisher

The Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, created in 2019 by teenagers Jude Swisher (16) and Sam Herring (14), is made up of several different shows:

- the HMA Podcast and HMA interviews are hosted by Sam Herring and Jude Swisher.
- the HMA Fantasy Podcast is hosted by Jacob Hewgley, Seth Gross, and Jack Mueller.

Tune in weekly for high-level wrestling content like amateur and senior level analysis and interviews!

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HMA #25: Mason & Sam Talk College Week 11/12 Preview/Recap

Home Mat AdvantageJan 18, 2020

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HMA #41: RUDIS 3/16 SUPERMATCH PREVIEW

HMA #41: RUDIS 3/16 SUPERMATCH PREVIEW

In this episode, Sammy and Jude break down the upcoming RUDIS 3/16 Supermatch with matches such as Hildebrant/Gross, Retherford/Green, and Snyder/Cox. Be sure to tune in to the match tonight @6:30 pm to catch all the action!

Mar 16, 202255:54
HMA #40: Back From the Dead!

HMA #40: Back From the Dead!

Sam and Jude are back at it again with the 40th episode of the podcast! Tune in to get the latest updates on the state of HMA.

Jan 04, 202247:08
HMA #39: NIL Talk

HMA #39: NIL Talk

HMA #39: NIL Talk

Sam and Jude are finally back for a great discussion on the NIL, answering your questions, and much more! Stay tuned for more content soon!

Jul 03, 202142:57
NCAA Champions Marathon: Nick Lee (141lbs)

NCAA Champions Marathon: Nick Lee (141lbs)

The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Nick Lee of Penn State.

Apr 06, 202117:26
NCAA Champions Marathon: Austin O'Connor (North Carolina)

NCAA Champions Marathon: Austin O'Connor (North Carolina)

The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Austin O'Connor of North Carolina.

Apr 06, 202121:39
NCAA Champions Marathon: Aaron Brooks (184lbs)

NCAA Champions Marathon: Aaron Brooks (184lbs)

The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Aaron Brooks of Penn State.

Apr 06, 202122:14
NCAA Champions Marathon: AJ Ferrari (197lbs)

NCAA Champions Marathon: AJ Ferrari (197lbs)

The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with AJ Ferrari of Oklahoma State.

Apr 06, 202114:19
NCAA Champions Marathon: Carter Starocci (174lbs)

NCAA Champions Marathon: Carter Starocci (174lbs)

The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Carter Starocci of Penn State.

Apr 06, 202120:39
NCAA Champions Marathon: Eric Thompson (NLWC)

NCAA Champions Marathon: Eric Thompson (NLWC)

The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Eric Thompson of Penn State.

Apr 06, 202114:13
HMA Interview #56: Ryan Warner

HMA Interview #56: Ryan Warner

Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have the famed host of the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast and director of the National Wrestling hall of fame’s etched in stone series on the Smith family join us for the 56th interview.

Mar 04, 202157:40
HMA Interview #56: David Taylor

HMA Interview #56: David Taylor

On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with 2018 World Champion David Taylor about his recent match with Jordan Burroughs. 

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Jan 19, 202134:07
HMA #37: Flo Card 1/9 Recap, DT vs. JB Preview

HMA #37: Flo Card 1/9 Recap, DT vs. JB Preview

On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude Swisher and Jack Mueller recap the action from the January 9th Flo Card and preview the upcoming January 14th David Taylor vs. Jordan Burroughs card.

Jan 12, 202153:36
HMA #36: RTC Cup Recap Ft. Erik Gibson

HMA #36: RTC Cup Recap Ft. Erik Gibson

Episode 36 might have been the most fun episode of HMA. With all hosts at Jude's house, it made for an easy, relaxed recap. Cornell commit, Erik Gibson also joined the episode. Make sure to watch the video!

Dec 14, 202001:02:11
HMA Interview #55: Hunter Gamble

HMA Interview #55: Hunter Gamble

On the 55th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, newly hired UT Chatt coach, Hunter Gamble joined Sam to talk all things wrestling. They covered the growth of wrestling in the southeast, the early days of #Knarkill, and some of his regrets from college. One of the best episodes yet!

Dec 11, 202058:10
HMA Interview #54: Yianni Diakomihalis

HMA Interview #54: Yianni Diakomihalis

Yianni joins the HMA crew for the third time to talk all things wrestling. From what's the best format of wrestling to his reactions to the cancellation to the UWW World's. 

Dec 09, 202040:21
HMA Interview #53: Vincenzo Joseph
Nov 16, 202049:12
HMA #35: Jordan Burroughs vs. The World Preview Show
Nov 05, 202042:42
HMA #34: Top 10 Strangest College Mascots

HMA #34: Top 10 Strangest College Mascots

After their interview with Rick Durso of the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats, Jude came to Sam with the idea to make a complete list of the worst college wrestling mascots.


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Nov 05, 202034:18
HMA Interview 52: Evan Henderson

HMA Interview 52: Evan Henderson

Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have 65kg star and Olympic hopeful, Evan Henderson join us today for the 52nd interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you in on the latest at HMA Wrestling. First and foremost, we have just published our first ever merchandise order, and it is live on our site at HMAWrestling.com/Shop. Purchasing our Compound Sportswear gear is the best way to support support HMA to keep on producing content.  

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Oct 22, 202001:00:11
HMA Interview #51: Andrew Alirez

HMA Interview #51: Andrew Alirez

Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have Senior Nationals champ and sophomore from Northern Colorado, Andrew Alirez join us today for the 51st interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you in on the latest at HMA Wrestling. First and foremost, we have just published our first ever merchandise order, and it is live on our site at HMAWrestling.com/Shop. Purchasing our Compound Sportswear gear is the best way to support HMA to keep on producing content.   


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Oct 14, 202038:22
HMA Interview 50: Rick Durso

HMA Interview 50: Rick Durso

Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have the first ever NCAA All-American for Franklin and Marshall, Rick Durso join us today for the 50th interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you in on the latest at HMA Wrestling. First and foremost, we have just published our first ever merchandise order, and it is live on our site at HMAWrestling.com/Shop. Purchasing our Compound Sportswear gear is the best way to support HMA to keep on producing content.  HMAWrestling.com/shop | WrestlersAreWarriors.com | HMAWrestling.com

Sep 24, 202043:43
HMA #33: BTS and NLWC Event Breakdown

HMA #33: BTS and NLWC Event Breakdown

Beat the Streets live Sept 17! NLWC on September 19! Sam and Jude break down the events and give their thoughts on the matchups. 


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Sep 17, 202001:12:51
Wrestle Like a Girl #3: DGM's Girl's Empowerment Camp with Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo

Wrestle Like a Girl #3: DGM's Girl's Empowerment Camp with Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo

Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo join us for the 3rd episode of the Wrestle Like a Girl Podcast hosted by HMA Wrestling. Rebecca gives us a rundown on the Empowerment Camp that she's began through the Dan Gable Museum.   Episode and Camp sponsored by Tony Rotundo (wrestlersarewarriors.com)

Sep 15, 202022:26
(HMA Fantasy #39) Some big events coming up! Let's make some picks!

(HMA Fantasy #39) Some big events coming up! Let's make some picks!

The HMA crew is back after a long break away from the mic. Jack and Seth are both wrestling in the upcoming Beat the Streets event! In this episode, the guys chat about BTS and the upcoming NLWC vs CKWC event live on Rokfin!


We also shamelessly plugged Jacob's new channel on Rokfin, Mat Geeks! Help him out and follow Mat Geeks on Rokfin for ACC specific coverage!

Sep 12, 202001:42:28
HMA Interview #49: Mark McKnight

HMA Interview #49: Mark McKnight

On the 49th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Jude sits down with his coach, NCAA All-American, and Penn State Alumni, Mark McKnight to discuss Mark’s experience coaching, some excellent tips for parents and coaches alike, Mark’s interactions with some famous NCAA coaches, as well as an intriguing story about climbing a mountain with Cael Sanderson and Tom Brands in Rio De Janeiro.


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Aug 25, 202001:09:24
HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART TWO)

HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART TWO)

**PART ONE IS UP**


On the 48th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Adam Coon joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his experience with his success in several different sports, and his future goals and plans.




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Aug 23, 202039:59
HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART ONE)

HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART ONE)

**PART TWO IS UP**


On the 48th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Adam Coon joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his experience with his success in several different sports, and his future goals and plans.




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Aug 23, 202045:07
Wrestle Like a Girl #3/HMA Interview #47: Maya Nelson

Wrestle Like a Girl #3/HMA Interview #47: Maya Nelson

On the 47th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Maya Nelson joins the show to give us an insight on what her training looked like during this summer, her struggles with injuries throughout her career, and her opinions on the growth of women's wrestling.

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Aug 20, 202042:37
HMA Interview 46: Sammy Sasso

HMA Interview 46: Sammy Sasso

On the 46th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Sammy Sasso joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his upbringing in the Lehigh Valley, and what his last couple years at Ohio State looked like.

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Aug 20, 202028:42
HMA Interview #45: Kyle Shoop
Aug 19, 202047:55
HMA Interview #44: Ethan Lizak
Aug 14, 202051:22
Ward Wrestling Live: LIVE with Jude Swisher PA State Placer and C-Host of Home Mat Advantage
Aug 13, 202001:02:51
HMA Episode #32: Sam and Jude in Person

HMA Episode #32: Sam and Jude in Person

On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Sam visits Jude in State College, PA, and the duo record their first ever in-person episode! They discuss Sam’s busy summer, Reno Worlds, and hypothesize on future Flo Card matchups.

Aug 13, 202029:10
(HMA Fantasy #38) Matchups to make for the next professional wrestling card

(HMA Fantasy #38) Matchups to make for the next professional wrestling card

The HMAF crew is joined by Host of Ward Wrestling Live, Dan Ward, and CoFounder of HMA, Jude Swisher, to discuss the matches they would like to see on upcoming pro wrestling cards!   


Leave us a rate and review on Apple Podcast and we might read it live on the show!

Aug 06, 202001:46:05
HMA Interview #43: Joe Rau
Aug 04, 202001:42:53
HMA Interview #42: Ryan Mango
Aug 04, 202057:28
Summer Showcase Training Camp Interview Series

Summer Showcase Training Camp Interview Series

On August 2-3, World of Wrestling and FloWrestling are partnering up to bring the nation's top high school wrestlers to Tulsa, OK for one of the best training opportunities of the year. With Oklahoma RTC Head Coach, Eric Guerrero leading the camp and many of the best college wrestlers coming in as clinicians, this camp promises to pay dividends in these wrestler's growth. Sam brought on some of the top high schoolers coming as well as Coach Guerrero to talk about the camp itself.

Aug 01, 202037:43
HMA Fantasy #37 - Flo Card, Top Wrestlers in the World, and Who are our Favorite Women Wrestlers

HMA Fantasy #37 - Flo Card, Top Wrestlers in the World, and Who are our Favorite Women Wrestlers

In this episode, Jack, Jacob, and Earl dive into the matches that went down on the Flo card, talk about their top pound-for-pound wrestlers in the world, and get into their favorite women's wrestlers.  


If you're listening, make sure to leave us a rate and review on Apple Podcast! Also, go watch some women's wrestling!

Jul 30, 202001:25:38
HMA #31: FloWrestling Card Recap

HMA #31: FloWrestling Card Recap

Sam & Swisher are back in studio to talk some wrestling! On this episode, they break down the recent FloWrestling event and their thoughts regarding the production itself.

Jul 27, 202001:01:32
HMA Interview #41: Jenna Burkert

HMA Interview #41: Jenna Burkert

On this Home Mat Advantage Interview, Mason Beckman brings on 2x world team member, Jenna Burkert to discuss her career and how we can grow the sport of women's wrestling. Jenna also drops some big news towards the end regarding her training.
Jul 21, 202001:01:19
(HMA Fantasy #36) Big RTC Moves, Upcoming Flo Card Predictions, and the College GOAT debate!

(HMA Fantasy #36) Big RTC Moves, Upcoming Flo Card Predictions, and the College GOAT debate!

Listen in as the boys are back at it with a lighter slate of topics. Jacob, Jack, Seth, and Earl talk through some of the big moves that have gone down on the senior circuit, the upcoming Flo card, and have an argument on who is the best college wrestler of all time. If you think the only names are Cael and Dake, you're wrong...

Jul 19, 202001:34:25
(HMA Fantasy #35) NCAA Champion Duals - FINALS: #2 2013 vs #4 2018

(HMA Fantasy #35) NCAA Champion Duals - FINALS: #2 2013 vs #4 2018

THE FINALS ARE HERE! Listen to the best dual of the series by far! 

Jul 12, 202001:59:25
(HMA Fantasy #34) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #2 2013 vs #14 2004

(HMA Fantasy #34) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #2 2013 vs #14 2004

The boys sit down to discuss the second semifinal matchup. Tune in to see which year will make the finals opposite 2018!

Jul 10, 202001:56:34
(HMA Fantasy #33) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #1 2005 vs #4 2018

(HMA Fantasy #33) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #1 2005 vs #4 2018

The first semifinal matchup is a CRAZY one folks. Some of the best matchups we've seen over the course of the tournament bring forth a great dual with a shocking result. Tune in and let us know what you think!


28:31 - 197 Pounds

33:08 - 285 Pounds

36:30 - 125 Pounds

40:45 - 133 Pounds

52:37 - 141 Pounds

1:00:27 - 149 Pounds

1:08:45 - 157 Pounds

1:16:20 - 165 Pounds

1:21:30 - 174 Pounds

1:26:55 - 184 Pounds



Jul 06, 202001:39:44
(HMA Fantasy #32) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #14 2004 vs #11 2019

(HMA Fantasy #32) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #14 2004 vs #11 2019

3x NCAA Champion, Greg Jones, joins the show to give his take on the last quarter-final matchup. Tune in to hear insight on this dual from an all-time great!

25:15 - 125 Pounds

29:21 - 133 Pounds

34:40 - 141 Pounds

38:24 - 149 Pounds

44:22 - 157 Pounds

49:00 - 165 Pounds

56:32 - 174 Pounds

1:03:40 - 184 Pounds

1:10:32 - 197 Pounds

1:16:58 - 285 Pounds

Jul 04, 202001:32:53
(HMA Fantasy #31) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #2 2013 vs #10 2007

(HMA Fantasy #31) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #2 2013 vs #10 2007

In the third quarter-final matchup of the tournament, the #2 2013 squad takes on the #10 2007 squad. Tony Ramos joins the gang to help break down these epic matchups.


12:50 - 197 Pounds

17:20 - 285 Pounds

20:20 - 125 Pounds

27:38 - 133 Pounds

38:15 - 141 Pounds

44:00 - 149 Pounds

48:30 - 157 Pounds

57:35 - 165 Pounds

1:02:50 - 174 Pounds

1:07:48 - 184 Pounds

Jun 29, 202001:21:33
(HMA Fantasy #30) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #4 2018 vs #5 2016

(HMA Fantasy #30) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #4 2018 vs #5 2016

In the second quarter-final of the NCAA Champion Duals, the crew dives into some great match-ups between recent legends. Listen in to hear the explosive conversation between some opinionated wrestling nerds!

18:05 - 174 Pounds

21:18 - 184 Pounds

24:31 - 197 Pounds

28:33 - 285 Pounds

34:13 - 125 Pounds

40:15 - 133 Pounds

46:20 - 141 Pounds

54:54 - 149 Pounds

1:03:30 - 157 Pounds

1:11:10 - 165 Pounds

Jun 26, 202001:20:00
(HMA Fantasy #29) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #1 2005 vs #8 2015

(HMA Fantasy #29) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #1 2005 vs #8 2015

In the first quarter-final matchup of the tournament, 2x NCAA Champ Joe Dubuque joins the crew to give his take on all of the studs he wrestled alongside in 2005. We have great conversation and Joe's insight into these guys is unmatched.


8:10 - 125 Pounds

12:27 - 133 Pounds

18:16 - 141 Pounds

25:30 - 149 Pounds

29:18 - 157 Pounds

37:12 - 165 Pounds

44:44 - 174 Pounds

48:45 - 184 Pounds

28:20 - 197 Pounds

1:06:09 - 285 Pounds

Jun 22, 202001:18:47
(HMA Fantasy #28) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #6 2017 vs #11 2019

(HMA Fantasy #28) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #6 2017 vs #11 2019

Tune in for a match-up between two great, recent teams. The #6 2017 Champs vs the #11 2019 Champs promises to be a fun one!

3:58 - 285 Pounds

9:45 - 125 Pounds

17:55 - 133 Pounds

22:05 - 141 Pounds

30:10 - 149 Pounds

36:53 - 157 Pounds

41:36 - 165 Pounds

47:57 - 174 Pounds

54:01 - 184 Pounds

57:22 - 197 Pounds

Jun 20, 202001:06:08
HMA Interview #40: U.S. Olympian Ken Chertow
Jun 19, 202058:54