The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Mark Branch Interview (#210)

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Wrestling Changed My Life

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🗓️ 8 February 2021

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Bonus episode time! This episode features the full Mark Branch interview, which was recorded in November of 2020 for The Smiths. Today, Mark Branch is the head coach at the University of Wyoming, but back in 93/94 he was a redshirt freshman, wrestling for the Cowboys. Enjoy! *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner Original score: Gary Lionelli Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family. *** ABOUT THE SERIES Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling’s legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives. *** ABOUT WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday. TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 *** FANS If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! *** FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com

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0:00.0	Ladies and gents, we're back with our final bonus episode
0:03.8	from The Smiths.
0:05.3	This one is with Mark Branch, head coach Wyoming,
0:08.7	but back in 1993 slash 94, he was a red shirt freshman
0:13.4	and what a national title,
0:15.1	entering the national tournament with a losing record.
0:18.4	This was just an awesome conversation
0:20.2	and I wanted to include it.
0:22.0	And this will be the last episode dropping
0:24.8	with relation to The Smith documentary.
0:27.4	Thank you so much, everyone, for listening.
0:29.2	It's been an incredible ride this past week.
0:31.7	It's done far better than anyone could have possibly imagined.
0:34.6	So thank you all so much.
0:36.4	We'll be back on Wednesday with episode 211.
0:39.8	Peace!
0:44.0	Iconic wrestling coach Dan Gable once said,
0:46.8	pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit.
0:50.2	Give everything you've got today for tomorrow may never come.
0:54.4	Gable could be describing those whose achievements
0:56.8	have earned them the honor of being inducted
0:58.8	into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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