The Bader Show

Author: Mark Bader

Mark Bader and friends interview the biggest names in the sport of wrestling. Hear from your favorite wrestlers and coaches about their experiences in life through the sport. Become inspired, entertained and amused by the wide variety of guests that come onto the show every week.
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Yianni Diakomihalis | The Bader Show (Ep. 444)
Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

Yianni Diakomihalis is a 4x NCAA Champion from Cornell, he was a 2022 World Silver medalist and will be wrestling PJ Duke at Final X on June 14, 2025. 1:00 - Yianni’s dad has coached him forever 3:05 - Dad fell ill Yianni's senior year of college 8:40 - Toughest parts of dad being sick 12:35 - 2024 Olympic Trials and weight issues 16:10 - Did Yianni consider retiring? 20:00 - Bumping up to 70kg 23:05 - PSA about the advantage/disadvantages of cutting weight 27:27 - Takatani told Yianni “I just didn’t want to lose weight” 29:00 - Yianni vs James Green at the US Open 38:15 - PJ Duke 42:45 - A lot of turnover in USA Wrestling this year 48:44 - Yianni’s all-time favorite wrestler 51:07 - Practicing a different style 53:20 - Yianni’s takes on Vito vs Jax and Dake vs Zahid 55:08 - Carr vs Mesenbrink 57:10 - Real American Freestyle - Hulk Hogan, call Yianni! #TheBaderShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices