Podcast
D3 Nation
D3 Nation's mission is to promote and support DIII wrestling. As former DIII student-athletes and current coaches, we have competed against incredible wrestlers, coaches, and programs. My brother and I want to bring these stories into the limelight. We will also strive to bring current news and results throughout the year.
We are dedicated to growing DIII wrestling and highlighting the amazing people that are in the DIII community. Currently 118 programs strong and continuing to grow!
- Wrestling chart
- #151
- Episodes
- 162
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 39 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
162 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 9 min
Episode 162 - 2026-27 DIII Dark Horses
Season 8, Episode 162
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features a conversation about the individual dark horses in DIII for the 2026-27 season. Gennaro, Anthony, Stephen Stonebraker aka JT1 Wrestle give their picks for weight class dark horses heading into the season.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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32 min
Episode 161 - David Morgan
Season 8, Episode 161
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features Kings College legend and new Lackawanna Head Wrestling Coach David Morgan. He was a 3x All American and 2x NCAA Champ for the Monarchs, went 86-7 during his three year career at Kings.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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44 min
Episode 160 - Josh Mangle, Juniata Men's & Women's Head Coach
Season 8, Episode 160
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features Josh Mangle, Juniata Men's and Women's Head Coach. Josh wrestled at Delaware Valley and had coaching stints at Del Val, Ursinus, Alvernia, and Eastern.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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48 min
Episode 159 - D3 Updates, September 2026
Season 8, Episode 159
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode provides DIII updates heading into the 2026-27 season.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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1 hr 3 min
Episode 158 - Jerry Boland, DIII All American to DII Head Coach
Season 8, Episode 158
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features DII Millersville Coach Jerry Boland. He was a DIII All American to Lycoming College and had many different roles as a teacher, coach, administrator, official before entering the college coaching ranks at Davis & Elkins.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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38 min
Episode 157 - Ryne Morrison, Williams Head Coach
Season 8, Episode 157
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features new Williams Head Coach Ryne Morrison. Spent the last 5 years building up St. John Fisher Wrestling and looking to do big things at Williams.
https://ephsports.williams.edu/news/2026/5/7/mwr-ryne-morrison-hired-as-wrestling-coach-260507.aspx
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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35 min
Episode 156 - Vacated title, Freestyle success, and Coaching news
Season 8, Episode 156
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features the latest DIII wrestling news. Discuss the recent news of the vacated 174 D3 National title, freestyle success by D3 wrestlers, and coaching news around the country.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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34 min
Episode 155 - Josh Stahl
Season 8, Episode 155
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features 2026 DIII NCAA 197 NCAA Runner-Up Josh Stahl. We discuss his incredible story to the NCAA Finals stage after fighting a lot of adversity during his college career. Incredible perseverance which lead a dominant run over his last two seasons at York College.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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34 min
Episode 154 - Kasey Ross
Season 8, Episode 154
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features 2026 DIII NCAA 184 Champion Kasey Ross. We discuss his transition from UW-Platteville to Wartburg, his progression from All State in Iowa to All American, his NCAA title run, and Wartburg's Team title.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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34 min
Episode 153 - Wartburg Head Coach Eric Keller
Season 8, Episode 153
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features 2026 DIII NCAA Team Champion Head Coach Eric Keller. We discuss the 2025-26 season, the impressive performance at the Championships, and the Wartburg standard that puts them in national contention every season.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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33 min
Episode 152 - Josh Harkless
Season 8, Episode 152
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features 2026 DIII NCAA Champion Josh Harkless - RIT. Harkless was a 3x All American at RIT and went 141-23, 78-4 record over the last two seasons. We discuss his career, impressive NCAA title run, and what's next!
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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47 min
Episode 151 - Champ Talk w/ Guzman and Gerber
Season 8, Episode 151
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode is a double feature! NCAA Champs Christian Guzman and Tanner Gerber join the podcast to talk about their NCAA title runs. Also talk about their season and careers!
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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57 min
Episode 150 - 2026 DIII NCAA Championships Recap
Season 7, Episode 150
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features a full review of results from the 2026 DIII NCAA Championships! It was another exciting event to close out a great season. Wartburg captures the NCAA Championship for the 2nd year in a row with 7 All American and 2 NCAA Champions. Rounding out the top 4 was UW-La Crosse, Augsburg, and NYU.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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48 min
Episode 149 - 2026 Regional Review
Season 7, Episode 149
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features a full review of results from the 7 Regional Championships from this past weekend. The 2026 DIII NCAA Championships field is set. Get caught up on the top team and individual performances from around the country!
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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37 min
Episode 148 - Conversation with Jason Holder, Region I Champs!
Season 7, Episode 150
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features a conversation with Springfield Head Coach Jason Holder. The Pride won their first ever NCAA Regional Title and are sending six wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. Region I had an exciting team race with 5 teams in the mix heading into day two.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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35 min
Episode 147 - DIII Regional Preview Show
Season 7, Episode 147
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features a preview of the 7 super regionals in DIII Wrestling. We breakdown the team race and top individual competitors in each region! Check it out and be ready for a great weekend of wrestling.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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30 min
Episode 146 - Conference Champ Talk! WIAC, Centennial, & AMCC
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode features interviews with UW-Eau Claire Head Coach Tim Fader, Ursinus Head Coach Joe Jamison, and Penn College Head Coach Dalton Rohrbaugh. We discuss their teams Championship run last weekend.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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41 min
Episode 145 - Results Review: Pete Willson, Battle of the Burgs, and More!
Season 7, Episode 145
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode we talk results from Pete Willson Invitational, Battle of the Burgs, and more! Also talk about what's coming up in D3 to close out the regular season.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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45 min
Episode 144 - New Contenders, Battle of the Burgs, Pete Willson Invite & Results
Season 7, Episode 144
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode we talk about some Mid-year entries that will be contenders come March, Battle of the Burgs preview, Pete Willson Invite discussion, and some big time results from around the country.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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32 min
Episode 143 - New #1! Roanoke wins NWCA National Duals
Season 7, Episode 143
Show notes
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Our next episode we talk with Roanoke College Head Coach Nate Yetzer about their incredible run at the 2026 NWCA National Duals. The Maroons beat #1 Wartburg, #2 Augsburg, and #3 UW La Crosse to win the National Duals title.
Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
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