On this episode of The Bader Show, Bader and Bray are joined by AJ Schopp, Tommy Gantt, and Clay Guida.

Order of Show

0:02 AJ Schopp’s wrestling background in PA

0:08 Experiences a range of camps at a young age

0:11 AJ never watched his state title match for years

0:14 why is AJ different than most people, and why did he pick Edinboro

0:16 how has AJ overcome such improbable odds throughout his career

0:18 what does coaching look like right now for AJ during COVID-19

0:22 Schopp breaks down his match vs Ramos

0:34 Some classic Edinboro moments

0:41 AJ’s wins and whoopins

0:44 AJ asks Tommy Gantt about his favorite win

0:46 Tommy Gantt’s background in a rough area

0:50 Tommy Gantt had culture shock when he first got to NC State

0:56 Experiencing racial profiling as an adult

0:58 The political climate in Raleigh

0:59 Gantt’s feelings about listening to help get through this political unrest

1:01 Tommy’s feelings about being a black wrestler and giving back

1:04 Breaking down his match with Anthony Valencia

1:10 Tommy’s ability to score late and push the pace

1:10 Tommy Gantt’s approach to film study

1:11 How much does Tommy think about wrestling?

1:12 Tommy’s memories about his match with IMar at Bill Farrell

1:14 proudest wins and worst whoopins

1:16 Tommy’s thoughts of Lee Pritts

1:19 Seeing the changing of eras at NC State

1:24 Tommy Gantt asks Clay Guida who has influenced him the most in MMA

1:27 Clay Guida has a fight coming up next week

1:29 Guida’s wrestling background in a tough family

1:35 Guida’s high school wrestling career

1:38 The team at Harper was great

1:39 how Clay Guida became a wrestling fan

1:43 Guida’s first great NCAA memory

1:46 When Clay started to believe he could have great success

1:50 Clay’s proudest wins and worst whoopins

1:53 Clay’s stance on breakfast

1:55 Clay's final word on why wrestling is important