California Baptist wrestling sits at the center of a growing fight over opportunity, access, and the future of Olympic sports. Nolan Kistler, a multiple-time All-American and CBU alumnus, breaks down why the program matters—not just to Southern California wrestlers, but to first-generation college students, faith-based education, and a region with tens of thousands of high school athletes and only one Division I option. From family legacy to community impact, the case for keeping CBU wrestling goes far beyond wins and losses.<br /> <br />The conversation also digs into the realities behind program cuts, Title IX misconceptions, and what organized resistance looks like when a sport is pushed to the margins. With more than $1 million raised toward a $20 million endowment goal, the Keep CBU Wrestling movement is gaining momentum, aiming for a seat at the table rather than a final verdict. At stake is not just one program, but the broader survival of Olympic sports and pathways that wrestling has long provided.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.keepcbuwrestling.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.keepcbuwrestling.com</a> <br /><br />Save $20 on an annual BTN+ subscription! Sign up by going to <a href="http://mattalkonline.com/btnplus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mattalkonline.com/btnplus</a> and entering promo code MATTALK20 at checkout!<br /> <br />Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/news</a><br /> <br /><b>Links to Follow</b><br />Join the Discord: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord</a><br />Daily Wrestling Newsletter: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/news</a><br />Contribute: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute</a><br />Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline</a> <br /><br />The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound</a><br /><br /> <br />Quick Subscribe: <a href="https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime</a><br /> <br />Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 797 –Recorded February 9, 2026.