In Episode 8, we chat with Samara Chavez about her journey through the world of wrestling—from starting out with her siblings to aiming for the 2028 Olympics. Samara shares how her sister Naomi brought home a wrestling flyer that sparked it all. She talks…

In this inspiring episode of “Off the Mat with Donny Whitted,” wrestling standout Gerry Abas shares his unconventional journey into the sport, sparked by a desire to bond with his older brother, All-American wrestler Greg Gascon. Without formal training, Abas’s background in breakdancing gave rise…

In this episode of Off the Mat with Donny Witted, decorated wrestler Isaiah White shares his journey from youth wrestling in Harvey, Illinois, to competing at Notre Dame and Nebraska. He discusses the challenges of recruitment, the pressures of the Big Ten Conference, and the…

In this episode of the Off the Mat Podcast, host Donnie Whitted sits down with rising wrestling star Izayiah Chavez to discuss his inspiring journey from childhood struggles to becoming a state champion. Izayiah opens up about overcoming self-doubt, the pressure of living up to…

Join Donny Whitted on Off the Mat as he interviews Coach Travis Clark, a Marine veteran, wrestling coach, and grappling world champion. Hear Coach Clark's inspiring journey from high school football star to Marine enlistment right before 9/11, and his transition from the battlefield…

  This episode of "Off The Mat with Donny Witted" features former wrestler and current coach, Allan Hart. He discusses his journey from signing up for wrestling thinking it was WWE wrestling to becoming a successful high school and college wrestler. Allan shares how his…

Get ready for an electrifying first episode of the "Off the Mat with Donny Whitted" podcast! Donny kicks things off with none other than Illinois's own, Tony Davis – one of the most accomplished Harvey Twisters in history. Tony’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming…