Weighing In: N.J.'s ultimate high school wrestling podcast

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When it comes to high school wrestling, New Jersey stands unmatched. This season, NJ.com introduces "Weighing In," a weekly podcast 🎙️ dedicated to all things wrestling in the Garden State. Join our expert team of reporters — Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis, and Jake Aferiat — as they dive into the latest upsets, analyze dual matches, and preview the must-see tournaments of the weekend. Tune in for top-notch analysis and insider opinions from the reporters who know New Jersey wrestling best. "Weighing In" is your ultimate source for everything happening on the mats across the state. Don't miss an episode!

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Episodes

Weighing In, Episode 10: Talking Knox's legacy & final thoughts on all 14 weights in A.C.

The season is now over after 14 wrestlers were crowned as state champions at historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City last weekend. The three-day tournament was as good as it could be expected. From dominant favorites, to surprising underdogs and, of course, Anthony Knox's chase for a fourth title, it was a weekend to remember. And now, our wrestling reporters are here to break it all down and put a final bow on the 2024-25 season. 0:00: Anthony Knox wins his fourth title; what's his legacy? 6:4...

Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Weighing In, Episode 9: The Knox saga continues & previews for all 14 weight classes in AC

It's time for Atlantic City as we've reached the final weekend of the New Jersey wrestling season. Before NJ Advance Media's four reporters — Ryan Patti, Jake Aferiat, Bill Evans and Joe Zedalis — break down all 14 weight classes, they discuss the latest of superstar wrestler Anthony Knox, who is hoping to get a chance to become N.J.'s fifth four-time champion. As for Atlantic City, there are plenty of favorites, dark horses and intriguing storylines to discuss before the action begins at Boardw...

Mar 05, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Weighing In, Episode 8: N.J.‘s best wrestler gets DQ’d, a Districts debate & Regions preview

It was a wild week in New Jersey wrestling, led, of course, by the news that three-time state champion Anthony Knox was disqualified from the tournament for his role in the brawl at the District 25 Tournament in Collingswood. NJ.com's four wrestling reporters react to that historic decision by the NJSIAA, plus what it means for the 126-pound weight class and how to fix the district setup altogether. We're also recapping the rest of District Saturday and looking ahead to Regions — the last step b...

Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Weighing In, Episode 7: State championships recap & on to District Saturday

The final stretch run of the New Jersey wrestling season is here after seven teams claimed state championships at Rutgers over the weekend. Weighing In's Ryan Patti, Joe Zedalis, Bill Evans and Jake Aferiat break down all seven of those championship matches, and there was plenty to discuss: from St. Joseph (Mont.)'s thrilling win to Southern's pure dominance. The crew also looks ahead to the individual tournament, which begins this weekend with districts, talking intriguing weight classes, tough...

Feb 19, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Weighing In, Episode 6: No. 1 seeds fall, sectional finals preview & more tourney talk

As the NJSIAA team tournament surges forward, Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat talk all the action from the first two rounds of the public tournament — and what's ahead. The first two rounds saw three No. 1 seeds fall in dramatic fashion, plus a slew of other upsets. We look forward to Wednesday's sectional finals, take a glance at how the non-public tournament could play out over the week and, finally, offer picks for which teams will wrestle at Rutgers on Sunday for the gro...

Feb 12, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Weighing In, Episode 5: State tourney brackets analysis — favorites, underdogs & more

With the NJSIAA state team tournament officially seeded, NJ.com's Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat analyze and react to the brackets. The Weighing In crew talks about the brackets that are most intriguing to them, the top seeds that could be in trouble and offer their thoughts on the committee's picks for the Non-Public A and B brackets, along with so much more. 0:00: Intro, reactions from Delbarton/Blair & Paul Morina on the verge of history 8:45: The brackets that have ...

Feb 05, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Weighing In, Episode 4: Teams jockey for playoff seeds, tourney cutoff analysis & more

It's the final week of the regular season for the NJSIAA team tournament as the cutoff arrives on Saturday and the Weighing In crew is here to debate everything around N.J. wrestling. From key matches that will impact the tournament seeding to the brackets that have the most intrigue, Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat tackle it all in the fourth episode of Weighing In. 0:00: Intro & recapping last week, plus a big coaching milestone 12:10: What matches this week will impac...

Jan 29, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Weighing In, Episode 3: Remembering N.J. wrestling icons, a big week of tourneys & more

It was a sad week on the New Jersey wrestling front with the loss of two iconic coaches. Our crew talks about their impact on the sport before diving into all the action from around the state — and there was plenty to discuss there. Rumson-Fair Haven scored an incredible road win over Phillipsburg, adding to the intrigue that is the Shore Conference this year. The Bergen County Tournament produced plenty of storylines, plus the podcast discusses some under-the-radar teams to keep an eye on as th...

Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Weighing In, Episode 2: County tourneys underway, intriguing duals & a big week ahead

With another week down in the New Jersey wrestling season, NJ.com's four wrestling reporters have plenty to discuss. County tournaments have taken the spotlight, with plenty of storylines emerging from those events. St. Joseph (Mont.) scored a big win over Bergen Catholic in a huge early-season dual and other wrestlers are finding their groove at the right time. 0:00: Recapping last week's Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament and the Somerset County Tournament 13:55: Teams that have caught our att...

Jan 24, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Weighing In, Episode 1: Catholic School Duals, a Top 20 shakeup & more N.J. wrestling analysis

In the debut episode of Weighing In, NJ.com's four wrestling reporters — Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat — catch up on everything that's happened on the mats so far this season. From takeaways to the new scoring changes to The Beast of the East and everything else across the state, we've got you covered on the first few weeks of the New Jersey wrestling season. 0:00: Intro and what we've learned in December 8:44: Catholic School Duals recap; Delbarton dominates 13:21: Weeken...

Jan 24, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing Weighing In: N.J.‘s ultimate high school wrestling podcast

NJ.com’s wrestling crew will be releasing a new weekly podcast: Weighing In. Our four reporters — Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat — will analyze everything happening in the sport, from surprising upsets in dual matches to previewing must-see tournaments in the weekend to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025•2 min

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