ISN Now with Peyton Wesner

• Episode 8: What's NEXT for Rae Balthazor?

  IT'S FRIDAY! To ring in the weekend, host Peyton Wesner speaks with senior gymnast Rae Balthazor about her favorite TV show, snapping stigmas in gymnastics and which profession the NCAA All-America honoree will pursue.

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• Episode 7: COVID-19's IMPACT on professional wrestling

  In part two, Peyton Wesner asks University of Illinois graduate and current professional wrestler Nelio Cuomo Costa (aka Vinicious) about training during COVID-19 and how the pandemic has affected the industry. Plus, Costa shares how he juggles wrestling while raising a newborn and having a full-time job.

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• Episode 6: How Nelio Cuomo Costa became a PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER after U-of-I

  In the first of a two-part conversation, Peyton Wesner connects with University of Illinois graduate and current professional wrestler Nelio Cuomo Costa -- better known as Vinicious at Coastal Championship Wrestling. In the draft day spirit, Wesner and Costa take a stab at drafting their Fighting Illini legends team. Who will go number one? Plus, Costa reveals when he fell in love with professional wrestling and how Vinicious was born. On Tuesday, April 28, Wesner will have the second part of his interview with Costa. Training during quarantine and life with a seven-week-old child will be discussed!

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• Episode 5: Talkin' BASEBALL with Cole Kirschsieper

  Host Peyton Wesner talks with Fighting Illini baseball left-handed pitcher Cole Kirschsieper and gets to know the freshman a little better. Wesner and Kirschsieper discuss family support, role models in the world of baseball and much more!

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• Episode 4: How Adam Tirapelle became NATIONAL CHAMPION

  A mystery no longer! Host Peyton Wesner said his guest would be big and he delivered by talking with 2001 NCAA National Champion and Fighting Illini Athletics Hall of Famer Adam Tirapelle. One of the best wrestlers to ever step foot inside Huff Hall, Tirapelle discusses the altruistic coaching style of current Fighting Illini head coach Jim Heffernan, how he continues to stay involved in the sport and what memories most resonate from his time at the University of Illinois.

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