The first episode of the 2017-18 season kicks off with host Brian Reinhardt sitting down with NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio to talk about the preseason. Among the topics discussed on the #PackMentality Pop-Ins this week are how the team sports various apparel for the preseason compared to the regular season, the dynamic of games that get warm-ups rolling in practice, Kevin Jack being a ball hog, practice structure and some information about the workouts prior to the November 3 home football game against Clemson. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | Android | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.