The Money Round

Quincy Monday, the three-time Princeton All-American, international freestyle standout, and Princeton Assistant Wrestling Coach, joins host Cornell Robinson on The Money Round to discuss paving his own path in the wrestling world, coaching the next generation of Ivy League hammers, and executing at the senior international level. The son of legendary Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Monday, Quincy opens up about balancing a historic family legacy with his personal competitive blueprint.

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Alonzo Davis, the analytical mastermind and founder of Earn Your Gold Academy, joins host Cornell Robinson on The Money Round to discuss the evolution of mat IQ, high-level film analysis, and systematic wrestling. Amassing a massive online following for his surgical video breakdowns of elite competitors, Davis has transformed how wrestlers and coaches study the sport.

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Lee Furnace Jr., the visionary Head Wrestling Coach at St. Louis powerhouse Principia School, joins host Cornell Robinson on The Money Round to discuss the explosive rise of the Panthers' up-and-coming wrestling program. In just two short seasons, Furnace has taken a rebuilding program and completely transformed it—sending nine wrestlers to the Missouri State tournament, including multiple state medalists and finalists. A former national champion athlete and long-time director of the Major Decision Wrestling Club, Furnace opens up about his core coaching philosophy, centered on four pillars: Faith, Respect, Effort, and Enthusiasm. The episode delivers an inspiring masterclass on how to build a championship culture from scratch while prioritizing character and long-term youth development.

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Aaron Brooks, the historic four-time NCAA Champion out of Penn State and 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist, makes his highly anticipated appearance on The Money Round alongside host Cornell Robinson. Moving past the initial conversation with his father, John, Aaron himself steps up to the mic to deliver a raw, unvarnished look into his legendary collegiate run, his deep spiritual framework, and how he channels elite mental fortitude during the most challenging chapters of his career.

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CJ Composto, the newly minted three-time All-American out of the University of Pennsylvania, joined The Money Round to discuss the dramatic conclusion to his Ivy League career, battling through severe physical adversity, and transitioning to a senior-level freestyle career. Sitting down with host Cornell Robinson, Composto pulled back the curtain on his unforgettable run at the 2026 NCAA Championships and his future goals on the international stage.

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Brandon Eggum, the highly successful head coach of University of Minnesota Wrestling, joined The Money Round to discuss the modern landscape of Big Ten wrestling, his storied career as a Golden Gopher, and the secret to developing elite national champions. Sitting down with host Cornell Robinson, Eggum opened up about maintaining Minnesota's heavy-hitting reputation while adapting to the rapid changes in NCAA athletics.

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Tyler Lillard, the resilient Indiana University wrestler and national award-winner, joined The Money Round podcast to share one of the most powerful and inspiring journeys in collegiate sports. Fresh off a breakout season at 165 lbs and being named the prestigious 2026 Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact National Male Winner, Lillard sat down with host Cornell Robinson to discuss conquering extreme health crises, finding success in the Big Ten, and giving back through his charitable foundation.

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Japanese freestyle wrestling sensation and Penn State phenom Masanosuke Ono joined The Money Round to discuss his meteoric rise on the international stage, his transition into American collegiate folkstyle, and his highly anticipated return to action. As the 2024 Senior World Freestyle Champion, Ono provided a unique look into his training philosophy and what it takes to adapt his dominant freestyle skills to the NCAA landscape under head coach Cael Sanderson.

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Kenny Monday, legendary Olympic Gold Medalist and head coach of Morgan State University Wrestling, joined The Money Round to discuss the vital renaissance of HBCU wrestling and the profound legacy of his late mentor, Bobby Douglas. As the first Black wrestler in history to win Olympic gold, Monday detailed his journey of rebuilding the Bears' program from scratch after a 25-year hiatus. He emphasized how historical representation, corporate funding, and community engagement are altering the landscape for minority athletes in modern collegiate wrestling.

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Jason Peters, former University of Pittsburgh head wrestling coach, recently spoke with elite high school and development coach Cornell Robinson about the evolving, intense landscape of NCAA Division I wrestling. Drawing from his tenure leading the Pitt Panthers program, Peters broken down how the transition from high school dominance to collegiate wrestling has fundamentally shifted. [1]

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Teyon Ware, a four-time state champion and two-time NCAA National Champion for the University of Oklahoma, recently sat down with Cornell Robinson on his podcast, The Money Round, to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of college wrestling.

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In this episode, former Wisconsin Head Coach and Navy assistant Barry Davis sits down with Cornell Robinson to discuss the evolution of modern college wrestling coaching. Drawing from his historic career under Dan Gable at Iowa and his decades on the bench, Davis breaks down the culture, work ethic, and room dynamics required to produce individual titles and team success at the highest collegiate level.

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Lehigh All-American Luke Stanich sits down with Cornell Robinson to map out the future of his NCAA wrestling career. Fresh off dominating the collegiate mat, the U20 World Champion opens up about his upcoming goals, transitioning to the international stage, and exactly what he plans to achieve with the USA World Team.

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U.S. Army WCAP wrestler and World Champion Jasmine Robinson joins The Money Round! 🤼‍♀️✨ Jasmine sits down to discuss the booming future of women's wrestling and gives us an inside look at a day in the life of a world-class elite athlete balancing military service and international competition. Don't miss her incredible insights!

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On this episode of the Money Round, the Mills family takes the mic! Dad sits down with his boys, Ariah and Antonio, to discuss family bonds and their big decision to commit to Ohio State. Plus, they dive deep into what it really takes to raise children inside today's intense wrestling culture.

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In this episode of The Money Round, host Cornell Robinson sits down with powerhouse University of Pennsylvania wrestler Davis Motyka. Known for dominating the high school circuit, Motyka enters the studio as a critical force behind a Prep National Championship team, alongside his own back-to-back status as a 2023 and 2024 Prep National Individual Champion.

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UFC and elite combat sports corner coach Carolyn Wester hits The Money Round, high-stakes fight strategy meets financial mastery in this episode. we learn the unique athletic frameworks driving massive, real-world success.

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Step into The Money Round, as we dive deep into the mind of freestyle phenom and World Silver Medalist Yianni Diakomihalis. From his legendary scrambling ability to his technical approach to 70kg, Yianni breaks down the mindset required to stay at the top of the podium.

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Penn State standout Luke Lilledahl and his parents, Drew and Heather Lilledahl, share the story of the intense dedication and personal sacrifices required to reach the pinnacle of collegiate wrestling/International wrestling.

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This episode of The Money Round features Penn State superstar Mitchell Mesenbrink, a 2x NCAA Champion, 3x All-American, 3x World team champ and the 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy winner. We break down the relentless 'wood chipper' pace that fueled his undefeated 2025 and 2026 seasons and what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the Nittany Lion dynasty"

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