Shows
BASCHAMANIATeam USA Shines, Wins Big at The U17 (CADET) World Championships! | 323What a performance from Team USA in Greece this week! On today's BASCH & THE BRAIN, we dive into it all.0:00: Intro & Gable Game!06:45: Women’s Freestyle & Some Notes12:30: 45kg Keegan Bassett Wins Gold18:45 - WIllie Representing The American Media25:15: 48kg Ariah Mills Wins Gold29:55: 51kg Sammy Sanchez Goes Back-to-Back!33:40: 55kg Grey Burnett Picks Up Bronze37:35: 60kg Besmar Goes 0-139:35: 65kg Kikiniou Doubles Up in Greco & Freestyle43:45: 71kg Jayden James Wins Gold!46:50: 80kg Aaron Stewart Still a Dawg52:50: 92kg Hodgins Bounces Back with Grit55:20: 110kg Alex Taylor at Heavyweight 58:00 - Iran’s Terrible Finals Performance01:00:50 - Men’s Freestyle Action...2025-08-041h 24
BASCHAMANIATeam USA’s Cadet Worlds Update + Other Wrestling Headlines; Basch & The Brain | 322Live from Greece, we break down the latest from Cadet/U17 Worlds, including Team USA’s updates, the historic Greco medal haul, and the newly released men’s freestyle draws. We also hit major storylines in wrestling: TJ Dudley stepping up as head coach, Sammy Alvarez officially not heading to Iowa, Sasso’s situation at Lehigh, and Vito potentially competing in Poland. Plus, we discuss Brayton Lee joining Bellarmine’s staff, Villasenor’s move to Stillwater, updates on Real American Freestyle, Hulk Hogan’s passing, and a new NCAA “Mental Hardship Pilot Program.”0:00 - Intro, Live from Greece05:00 - Cadet/U17 Worl...2025-07-311h 02
BASCHAMANIAUSA vs Russia, Penn’s $20 Million Boost & Get to Know USA Cadet World Team; Basch & The Brain | 321In this episode of Basch & The Brain, we spotlight the U.S. Cadet World Team and what makes this group one to watch, dive into the buzz around Real American Freestyle, and break down USA vs. Russia storylines. We also touch on cross-sport topics like the WNBA pay , Penn’s massive $20 million donation to wrestling, and wrap things up with key updates from the Ranking Series and UWW—plus another round of the Gable Game to close the show.0:00 - Intro02:50 - Get to Know Our USA Cadet World Team16:00 - Real American Freestyle23:30 - USA vs Russia30:00 - WN...2025-07-231h 17
BASCHAMANIAJax Takes Out Vito + Fargo Nuggets & Wrap up!; Basch & The Brain | 320On this episode of Basch & The Brain, we dive into Jax Forrest’s shocking sweep over Vito Arujau, break down the finalized (and very young) 2025 U.S. World Team, and unpack everything from Fargo—including key Cadet and Junior results, standout performances, and bracket nuggets. We also talk team scores, Pennsylvania’s dominance, and give a quick update on the latest from the Ranking Series—all wrapped in one.0:00 - Intro & Gable Game07:10 - Jax Forrest Takes Out Vito Arujau in Two Straight28:15 - World Team is Officially Set & We’re Young30:16 - Fargo Nuggets & USA Bracketing41:00 - Fargo Resu...2025-07-171h 58
BASCHAMANIAPSU’s Connor & Cole Mirasola Are Ready for Bulgaria—and the Big Stage | 319Penn State’s Connor & Cole Mirasola—twin stud brothers from Wisconsin—join the show today to talk about their dominant off-season performances, their upcoming trip to Bulgaria for the U20 World Championships, and what lies ahead as they prepare to enter the college season in State College.0:030 - Intro & Pan-Ams02:50 - The Twin Component03:30 - Making U20/Junior World Team Together05:45 - Competing As Often as Possible06:30 - Freestyle or Folkstyle?08:10 - Vibes in State College09:40 - Getting Mixed Up10:30 - Cole Going Heavyweight11:30 - Connor Battling for Roster Spot14:00 - Transfer Portal Thoughts16:30 - Coming Off Redshirts18:10 - Penn...2025-07-1637 min
BASCHAMANIA2025-2026 Crystal Ball! + Fargo, Askren, Borshoff; Basch & The Brain | 318Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:00 - Intro & Gable09:50 - Ben Askren Sends a Video18:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa?20:30 - Kyle Borshoff Steps Down from Binghamton28:00 - Fargo Starts Monday + Something’s Got Willie’s Pissed!39:30 - 2025-2026 Crystal Ball52:00 - 125lbs56:00 - 133lbs01:02:40 - 141lbs01:08:40 - 149lbs01:12:30 - 157lbs01:30:35 - 165lbs01:25:16 - 174lbs01:30:05 - 184lbs01:36:30 - 197lbs01:40:30 - 285lbs01:49:00 - Show Wrap UpBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show...2025-07-111h 58
BASCHAMANIAGabe Arnold's Departure from Iowa, Coaching Moves & RAF Updates; Basch & The BrainFun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game9:30 - Willie’s Trip to Chicago & Reading The Chat15:00 - Gabe Arnold’s Departure from Iowa30:00 - NY Post’s Story on Ferrari33:15 - Bo Nickal & Real American Updates49:30 - Teyon Ware to UNC, Sammy Sasso to Lehigh54:30 - Vito/Jax Next Monday at Fargo01:00:37 - U23 and U20 Pan Am Teams are Set, Fargo Rosters Rolling Out01:11:00 - Iowa Roster Updates, Jordan Williams, Crystal Ball TeaseBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the...2025-07-071h 18
BASCHAMANIAAaron Brooks Facing Suspension, Huge Ben Askren Update; Basch & The Brain | 316Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:30 - Intro & Game Gable07:30 - Ben Askren Update12:00 - Aaron Brooks Facing A Suspension35:20 - Fargo Two Weeks from Today, Pin System Disaster Lingering?44:50 - High School Wrestling Rankings P4P Top 1051:30 - Questions & Topics from the ChatBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship...2025-06-301h 07
BASCHAMANIACarter Starocci Allegations, Bo Bassett Recruiting Latest; Basch & The Brain | 315No shortage of topics in the wrestling world this week!0:00 - Intro & Gable Game8:30 - Carter Starocci Allegations28:05 - Jax Forrest Wrestling in Fargo -> Budapest, Ranking Series32:10 - Tony Ramos Turns Down Northern Colorado Job36:00 - Current Coaching Scene Needs42:30 - Bo Basset Follow-up46:00 - Updated Thoughts on Bo’s Destination51:00 - Bo & Iowa a Mutual Split?57:30 - Training at the RTC/250 Mile Radius58:45 - Traeger & Grill TalkBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some ap...2025-06-271h 08
BASCHAMANIABo Bassett Decommits from Iowa; Basch & The Brain Live | 314Over the weekend, big news dropped as Bo Bassett decommitted from Iowa & Melvin Miller followed that up by eliminating them from contention. We dove into it all this morning on Basch & The Brain!07:45 - Bo Bassett Decommits from Iowa11:20 - Melvin Miller Removed Iowa from Top Schools13:25 - What Bo's Dad Bill Bassett Shared with Willie31:15 - So, Who Needs a 149lber?37:10 - How the NIL Package Will Look Now38:15 - Iowa Will Have To Go Hard After the Class of 202739:48 - Looking at the Top 10 at Class of 2027Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW...2025-06-2350 min
BASCHAMANIACoach KD Joins! + D1 Coaching Carousel, Rev Share Updates & More | 313Wrapping up the week with a Live Basch & The Brain!01:30 - Today’s Gable Game10:20 - Willie Makes a BIG Purchase14:30 - Coaching Carousel16:30 - Northern Colorado Position24:05 - Scotti Sentes Stepping Down from Campbell30:30 - Rev Share Updates36:30 - Going Through the Live Chat44:40 - Jordan Williams Arrested53:30 Coach KD Joins Live From BrazilBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email in...2025-06-201h 17
BASCHAMANIA2025 World Team Is Just About Set: Final X Winners, Surprises & Storylines | 312In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we recap an electric Final X 2025 event with no shortage of drama, dominance, and surprises. From David Carr taking out Mesenbrink to Levi Haines showing out, we break down the biggest wins and upsets. PJ Duke stuns Yianni, Zahid dominates Dake, and Spencer Lee punches another World Team ticket. We also talk about Kyle Snyder’s 11th straight team, Wyatt Hendrickson’s thriller, and the impact of true third matches and delayed wrestle-offs. Plus, a look at women’s freestyle & Helen Maroulis making her 15th straight team, Real American Freest...2025-06-161h 31
BASCHAMANIACatching Up With Olympian Roman Bravo-Young on Life in Stillwater | 311RBY is back on the show today!0:45 - The Move to Stillwater2:45 - Training with Daton Fix05:00 - Transitioning to Freestyle09:25 - Getting a Big Win11:30 - Competing for Mexico14:00 - Audrey Jimenez & Sergio Vega17:00 - NIL / Brand, Current Thoughts19:30 - Getting Better in the Room23:00 - MMA Plans?25:30 - Final X PicksBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania...2025-06-1333 min
BASCHAMANIAFinal X Preview, Ferrari to Nebraska + More | 310It's Final X week! We talk:Bo Nickal Ben AskrenAJ Ferrari to NebraskaNational Duals Seeds ImplicationsMcHenry, Vasquez TransferringBeau Bartlett/Penn State Drama?Men's Final X PreviewWomen's Final X PreviewArmy, Kent State Coaching Announcements IncomingBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR...2025-06-091h 28
BASCHAMANIALuke Stanich Talks World Team Trials Win, Lehigh Progress, and NJ Roots | 309In this episode, Lehigh standout Luke Stanich joins the show fresh off winning a best-of-three series to make his first U20 World Team. We talk about his rise from the New Jersey high school scene, overcoming an early deficit in the Trials finals, and how he’s quickly adjusting to freestyle with minimal experience. Luke reflects on his freshman season at Lehigh, his decision to bump up to 141, and the value of his redshirt year. We also dive into the culture in the Lehigh room, his path through NJ states, and the keys to his successful transition to college wr...2025-06-0635 min
BASCHAMANIAVito Arujau Wrestle-off Delay, Oklahoma in Portal, RAF Updates | 308In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the delay in Vito Arujau’s Final X wrestle-off, what it means for the series, and why it matters. We also talk about Oklahoma quietly continuing to stockpile talent with the addition of Hipolito, and the Army head coaching search narrowing to its final three. Plus, an update on AJ Ferrari, a look ahead to June 15th recruiting calls, and Willie’s Real American Freestyle trip and takeaways.01:30 - Vito Arujau Gets a Wrestle-off Delay for Final X15:30 - Oklahoma Picks Up Hipolito, Quietly Continuing to Load Up24...2025-06-051h 08
BASCHAMANIADuke, Blaze, Mirasola Twins & More — U20 World Team Reactions | 307In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live on BASCHAMANIA, we react to the news that AJ Ferrari was denied admission at UNC and speculate on Troy Nickerson’s possible return to Army West Point. We then dive deep into the U20 World Team Trials, covering weight-by-weight highlights — including Anthony Knox’s 3 match rebound, Blaze back on the team, Duke’s dominance at 70kg, and Jayden James giving Dee Lockett & the 74kg field a serious push at 74kg. We also talk Henckel’s breakthrough, Mirasola brothers’ dominance, and McEnelly’s gritty win at 86kg. Plus: a U23 Nationals recap and Willie’s n...2025-06-021h 40
BASCHAMANIAGilman’s Suspension, Snyder at Final X & U20 Team Trials Take Shape | 306In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we cover everything from who’s still in the transfer portal to the recent 18-month USADA suspension of Thomas Gilman, and signs pointing to Kyle Snyder’s return at Final X. We dive into updates on the Real American Freestyle movement, Lehigh adding women’s wrestling, and the increasingly competitive Junior World Team Trials. We also explore the impact of the same-day best-of-three format—and wrap by asking: Where is Iowa this freestyle season?10:50 - Who is Left in the Transfer Portal?13:45 - Thomas Gilman Suspended for 18 months25:45 - Sounds like Kyl...2025-05-281h 32
BASCHAMANIAJunior World Team Trials Preview! + Snyder, Ranking Series + Girls Rankings | 304In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we dive into the latest buzz around the Junior World Team Trials, previewing loaded brackets at 61kg, 65kg, and 70kg, and potential finals matchups across the board. We talk about the latest on Kyle Snyder, why USA isn’t attending the Ranking Series, and why Oklahoma State fans are once again triggering Willie. 03:00 - Girls High School Rankings Are Here08:15 - Kyle Snyder Looking Likely18:00 - Oklahoma State Fans are Pissing Willie Off Again25:30 - USA Not Going to Ranking Series30:00 - WIllie Getting Sick in Uzbekistan32:00 - Junior World Te...2025-05-221h 20
BASCHAMANIAWorld Team Trials Recap: Final X is Set, NLWC/PSU Shows Out, New Class of 2026 Big Board Top 10! | 303In this episode of Basch & The Brain, we break down all the major storylines from the 2025 World Team Trials. We start with the good, the bad, and the ugly from the event before diving into each key weight class — including Real Woods showing out at 65kg, Yianni vs PJ locked in at 70kg, Carter vs Dake delivering at 86kg, and Josh Barr making serious noise at 92kg. We also discuss PSU/NLWC sending 7 athletes to Final X, Skylar Grote vs Amit Elor, and whether Mason Parris & Gable Steveson’s absences left 125kg feeling flat. Plus, we close with...2025-05-181h 27
BASCHAMANIASnyder’s Status, Raney Bros to OK State, WTT Picks & More | 302In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the latest on Kyle Snyder’s situation and what it could mean for Final X. We also dive into the Raney brothers’ commitment to Oklahoma State, reactions from Iowa fans, and what it means for recruiting momentum moving forward. Plus, we talk about the Class of 2027, and make our final picks for World Team Trials matchups across the board.Video Timestamps:4:50 - Kyle Snyder Update11:45 - Will We See Snyder at Final X?17:31 - Raney Bros Commit to Oklahoma State25:30 - Iowa Fan Reactions to Not...2025-05-161h 04
BASCHAMANIASnyder Arrested, Alvarez to Iowa & World Team Trials Preview | 301On this week’s Basch & The Brain Live, we cover a packed slate of news and speculation across the wrestling world. We kick things off with the breaking news of Kyle Snyder’s arrest, then dive into transfer buzz with Sammy Alvarez announcing he's heading to Iowa. We discuss Dee Lockett’s possible weight change, preview the World Team Trials, and then we get into Real American Freestyle, new recruiting class rankings, and more.Video Timestamps:03:50 - Kyle Snyder Got Arrested17:35 - Sammy Alvarez to Iowa?31:45 - Dee Locket Changing Weights?37:15 - World Team Trials Preview for Me...2025-05-131h 26
BASCHAMANIAJosh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle, & Upcoming Plans | 300After an incredible freshman season, Josh Barr returns to Baschamania to talk about his NCAA Finals run, battling through injury, and what he learned in year one at Penn State. We dive into everything from his mindset after the Buchanan match to his growing leadership role, the addition of new training partners and teammates like Rocco Welsh and Ono, and his decision-making around World Team Trials.Josh also shares how his faith anchored him through the highs and lows of a grueling season.02:00 - Bo Nickal’s Fight Reaction04:30 - Biggest Takeaways from Freshman Se...2025-05-051h 00
BASCHAMANIAYianni Was Wondering if it Was Time To Be Done, Then He Won The Open | 299Fresh off winning the U.S. Open at 70kg, Yianni Diakomihalis returns to Baschamania with a lot to unpack. We dive into his transition to 70kg, what beating James Green meant to him, how a year off changed his approach, and what’s fueling him heading toward Final X and the World stage. 01:30 - How This Open Win Compares03:30 - Having a Full Year Off07:00 - The Transition to 70kg10:00 - Cardenas & Bryce Wins11:30 - Takeaways from Finals with Green14:00 - Best of 3 Series at Final X16:45 - Focusing on Green vs World Competition19:00 - Only 26, But Already 2622:30...2025-04-291h 19
BASCHAMANIAJax Forrest on Winning US Open, Excitement in Stillwater, Time Left at Bishop McCort | 298Fresh off winning the 2025 US Open - (Seniors!) High School Phenom Jax Forrest joined me to talk about his awesome performance in Vegas, committing to Stillwater, and finishing up his time at Bishop McCort.1:30 - Going Seniors instead of U20/Juniors03:15 - Oklahoma State Commitment Impact on US Open05:30 - Seeing the Veterans Retire07:10 - Perspective Heading into the Open09:15 - Finals Match with Seth Gross12:00 - When He’s Locking In for Vito13:30 - Daton Fix Injury Update14:50 - Importance of Faith19:30 - Balancing Expectation & Pressure21:45 - Jax on Social Media23:30 - Other Team Plans?24:15 - The Ex...2025-04-2948 min
BASCHAMANIAThe Start of a New Cycle: Full 2025 US Open Recap | 297The 2025 US Open did not disappoint as we really kick off a new cycle/quad! Fun diving into it all tonight on a live Basch & The Brain!08:00 - Thoughts on USABracketing.com13:35 - Seniors Men’s Freestyle: 57kg19:00 - 61kg 32:15 - 65kg37:30 - 70k43:35 - Par Terre48:30 - 74kg53:45 - 79kg01:03:00 - 86kg01:11:00 - 92kg01:14:30 - 97kg01:15:30 - 125kg01:19:00 - Junior/U20s Quick RecapTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.Support the sh...2025-04-281h 46
BASCHAMANIAUS Open Preview & We Try To Convince Jason Nolf Live on the Show! | 296It's time for the US Open this weekend! JB & the Brain preview Men's Freestyle and also have Jason Nolf join the show during our 79kg discussion!01:30 - Slay Interview08:30 - OU Doing Some Recruiting11:40 - Hawkeyes Get Their 197'lber22:30 - Is Iowa Getting Daniel Cardenas?30:30 - US Open! 57kg34:10 - 61kg38:30 - USA Bracketing.com46:20 - 65kg52:15 - 70kg01:02:55 - 74kg01:12:10 - 79kg01:15:00 - Nolf Joins01:29:00 - 86kg01:35:50 - 92kg01:38:00 - 97kg01:41:45 - 125kgTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives...2025-04-231h 54
BASCHAMANIABrandon Slay Talks New G1 Training Center, SportsLife Wrestling | 295Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay returns to the podcast for the first time since 2021 — and he’s stepping into a bold new chapter. After 9 impactful years leading the PRTC in Philadelphia, Brandon is stepping down and moving to Springdale, Arkansas to launch the G1 Training Center and serve as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling — a ministry dedicated to building champions in life through faith and the sport of wrestling.In this episode, we talk about the decision to leave Philly, the role of prayer in his journey, the vision behind G1, and how faith is now the corner...2025-04-2233 min
BASCHAMANIANational Duals Causes Heat on Basch & The Brain! | 294There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves!05:15 - Willie is on Tilt Over National Duals & Penn State Fans19:45 - Hatred for Penn State Not Going24:25 - Credit to Iowa Fans30:30 - People Want Penn State vs Oklahoma State40:00 - The Seeding of National Duals - Nebraska the 1?01:08:30 - Lottery For Remaining Teams01:10:00 ISH - Transfer Updates01:28:00 - Graduates Not Happy With Coaching Salaries01:31:15 - Coaching Hires/MovesTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE...2025-04-201h 41
BASCHAMANIAIs ASU Ok?, Latest Portal Moves, & Coaching Shuffles Begin | 293There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves!02:25 - Richie Figgs leaves ASU; Is ASU Okay?14:50 - Oklahoma State Picks Up Figs; Loses Gilman18:15 - Brayden Thompson Staying In Stillwater24:20 - Thomas Gilman Back to NLWC30:30 - UNC Picks Up AJ Ferrari38:00 - Willie Explains “Nebraska 2nd Best Program"42:15 - Cowboy RTC Adds Lee Roper46:20 - Rutgers Adds 3 From The Portal51:15 - Iowa State Adds Elam & Dean01:00:30 - National Duals Selection01:08:10 - Willie Rants on “Newbs”01:11:30 - Ono Does Not Have Four Years01:13:30 - Coachi...2025-04-141h 34
BASCHAMANIAThomas Gilman on This Past Season at Oklahoma State & His Departure | 292Thomas Gilman just spent his first year as a coach at Oklahoma State, and today we caught up to talk about his first year coaching, his retirement from competition - and, of course, the news that broke this weekend that he’s out of Oklahoma State. What a show!01:40 - Olympic Trials & Jumping into Coaching06:11 - Not Going to Turkey08:45 - Coaching at Oklahoma State12:45 - Coaching Troy Spratley to the National Finals17:00 - The Decision to Leave Oklahoma State20:00 - Going back to NLWC25:30 - Transitioning from Selfish to Selfless28:40 - Coaching Instinct vs Philosophy31:00 - Comparing Th...2025-04-1054 min
BASCHAMANIARocky Elam on Why He’s Transferring & Where | 291Rocky Elam is a 4x All-American with 5th, 4th, 3rd and 6th place finishes at NCAA's. He has spent his whole career at Missouri but will be transferring for his final year of eligibility. Today he joins me on the show to talk about where he’s transferring and why..01:00 - Injuries from last year06:30 - The Decision to Transfer08:00 - How NIL Factored In09:40 - The Decision to Transfer12:30 - Call From David Carr14:15 - Approaching a New Room & System16:30 - Zach Headed to Rutgers17:45 - Transitioning Within The Big 1219:15 - Plans for Freestyle & LA 202821:30 - Reflecting on...2025-04-0825 min
BASCHAMANIAZack Ryder to Oklahoma State, Iowa's Lineup Coming Together, & More Portal Talk | 290Another wild week in College Wrestling with the Transfer Portal, and we're here to break down all of the latest.05:30 - Transfer Portal, Peterson Commits to Iowa08:45 - Iowa’s Line-up: Will Iowa get a 197lb’er to complete the lineup?16:45 - Ben Kueter Hip Surgery18:30 - AJ Ferrari Decision Coming Soon27:50 - Zack Ryder Heading to Oklahoma State32:55 - Does Oklahoma State Now Have a Log Jam?51:30 - Deals Need To Be In By April 7th, Paid Out by Around June 20th56:15 - How Many Wrestlers Have “NIL Value”01:08:45 - Roster Cap Deadlines01:22:50 - Glimpse into Vegas/Open Sho...2025-04-061h 30
BASCHAMANIAMinnesota's Max McEnelly on Incredible Freshman Season (That Left Him Unsatisfied) | 289On today's show, the NCAA Freshman of the Year, Max McEnelly of Minnesota, joins the show as we talk all things his Freshman season & Minnesota.01:32 - Summarizing the Season03:19 - Making the Jump to College05:30 - Being an Underdog08:28 - Dropping Matches to Carter & Parker11:00 - Bouncing Back for 3rd13:00 - Match Against Berge14:30 - Film Guy?15:45 - Having Gable Back For This Year18:00 - Impact of Michael Kemerer20:00 - Vance Vombaur in the Room22:00 - Maintaining Momentum 24:30 - 184 Next year25:45 - Fan Q&A33:08 - NIL DealsTweet us and send us messages with questions and...2025-04-0435 min
BASCHAMANIAIowa’s Drake Ayala on New Transfers, Battling Adversity, & The Iowa Culture | 288Great having 2x National Finalist Drake Ayala of Iowa on the show today!1:13 - Checking in Post-NCAA’s03:40 - Growth at Iowa06:30 - Going to Paris with Spencer Lee10:00 - Overcoming Adversity12:20 - The NCAA Tournament15:20 - NCAA Finals Experience 2 Years in a Row16:30 - Teemer & Parco Hate20:30 - Nasir Bailey & Jordan Williams Joining Iowa24:30 - Excitement on the Recruits Coming In26:00 - Training Partners27:45 - Having His Brother Dru in the Room29:10 - Buchanan Winning National Title30:10 - The Iowa Culture33:30 - Leadership In the Room36:30 - Pride in Career38:25 - Hawkeye Streaks40:30 - Fan Q&A ...2025-04-0354 min
BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Live to Discuss Hodge Race, Portal Heating Up, & NIL | 287The Hodge Race got contentious, the portal continues to heat up & top talent is finding new homes. We've got a fun show today. Be sure to subscribe for new episodes!03:00 - The Hodge Trophy Race Was CLOSE!28:50 - Transfer Portal: Rocco Welsh to PSU39:40 - NIL and Why Are Some Numbers Disclosed & Others Aren’t?48:00 - Iowa Picks Up Williams & Bailey56:30 - Will They Pick Up Dean Peterson, Too?59:30 - Will The Mirasolas Transfer?01:02:40 - Alex Facundo to Oklahoma State01:07:30 - Rosters to be Capped at 30 Soon01:15:30 - Tim Flynn Calls out Iowa01:27:15 - Dake Competing for 4 More Ye...2025-04-011h 36
BASCHAMANIARocco Welsh Announces Where He's Transfering & Why | 286Ohio State's Rocco Welsh, who was an NCAA Finalist his true freshman year & has 3 years of eligibility remaining, hit the transfer portal last week, and the decision was a quick one! On today's episode, we talk briefly about where he's headed & why.0:51 - Why Rocco is Transferring02:10 - What Happened Back in December03:45 - Reaction When Going Into the Portal05:11 - Making The Decision07:32 - Reuniting with KDTC08:21 - The Role of NIL09:20 - Weight for Next Year10:00 - Offseason Plans11:37 - What He’s Looking Forward To Do The Most12:35 - What He’ll Miss The Most at O...2025-03-3114 min
Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate Episode 7 Season 2 – Depositions: The Key to Every CaseDepositions are a key part of every personal injury case, helping attorneys gather crucial testimony before trial. In this episode, Eli Basch, Maureen Keegan, and Derek Spada explain how both plaintiffs and defendants usedepositions to shape case outcomes.They also discuss the shift to virtual depositions after COVID-19, the challenges and benefits of remote testimony, and how strong depositions can lead to settlements. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at a critical part of the legal process!🎧 Listen now to gain valuable insights from our experienced attorneys.Have questions about a recreational injury? Conta...2025-03-2728 min
BASCHAMANIALuke Lilledahl on Ono, AA'ing, His True Freshman Year, & Freestyle Plans | 285Great chatting with Penn State's Luke Lilledahl on today's show!Luke just wrapped up his true freshman season with a 3rd place finish at NCAA's. Prior to starting college, Luke won both Cadet & Junior World Gold!0:01 - Winning another World Title Before Season4:14 - The Hunger For More Gold, The Fun in Competing05:30 - Pressure of Being a Highly Touted Recruit09:00 - Adjusting to College011:40 - Bouncing Back from Losses & Defeat13:30 - Losing at NCAA’s16:22 - Being a Part of the 10 AA Team19:00 - Making the Jump from High School to College21:49 - Making Improvements From This Year to Ne...2025-03-271h 05
BASCHAMANIAThe Transfer Portal Is Getting Wild! + Early Projected Line-ups! | 284The Transfer Portal is getting WILD! Today, we dive into everything going on in the Portal and then start to look at predicted/projected line-ups for the Top 5 next year!04:15 - Coaching Changes Are Quiet07:50 - There Are Buckets of Transfers21:16 - Portal Rundown43:13 - What’s Going on at Iowa State?51:30 - Lucas Byrd Transferring Out?52:55 - Jayden James Flips to Penn State59:30 - Cleveland State Wrestling May Have a Chance01:01:50 - Ono & Predicted Penn State Lineup for 2025-202601:14:58 - Nebraska Lineup Predictions for 2025-202601:19:30 - Iowa Lineup Predictions for 2025-202601:31:45 - Oklahoma State Lineup Predictions for 2025-2...2025-03-271h 48
BASCHAMANIARecapping the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships! | 283WOW! The 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships DID NOT disappoint and we are back and recapping the whole event!0:31 - We’re back from NCAAs, Our Trip07:30 - Starting With The Team Race09:00 - Penn State Dominated18:00 - Podium Picture24:30 - David Taylor’s Rookie Coaching Season31:50 - Ono to Penn State?41:00 - 125lbs Recap47:15 - 133lbs 56:20 - 141lbs01:09:50 - 149lbs01:18:30 - 157lbs01:30:20 - 165lbs 01:39:45 - 174lbs01:47:25 - 184lbs01:54:30 - 197lbs02:06:25 - 285lbs 02:20:00 - Closing The ShowTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and...2025-03-232h 28
BASCHAMANIAFinal Crystal Ball & NCAA Championships Bracketology | 282We are officially one week out from the 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships, and that means we have brackets! Today, we talk all things NCAA's and go weight-by-weight through the brackets.3:30 - Let D2 and D3 Champions Into D1 Championships05:40 - The Whole Gang Is Going to Philly11:00 - Tyler Brennan Situation is So Dumb20:00 - Betting Odds for Teams22:15 - Projected Seeds25:30 - Iowa Bracket Projections35:15 - Oklahoma St Projections44:30 - Can Illinois Take Top 5 After Big Ten Performance?48:30 - 125 lbs - WIllie’s Official Predictions & Projections53:10 - 133 lbs58:50 - 141 lbs01:02:50 - 149 lbs01:04:45 - 157 lbs01:09:15 - 165 lbs01:11:10 - 174 lb...2025-03-171h 38
BASCHAMANIA2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Preview & Picks! | 281We are officially one week out from the 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships, and that means we have brackets! Today, we talk all things NCAA's and go weight-by-weight through the brackets.06:00 - The Seeds Were Not Bad10:00 - 4 Teams Qualified All 1011:30 - Tyler Brennan Situation19:30 - Previewing 125 lbs at NCAA Championships23:45- Actually Starting 125 lbs30:30 - 133 lbs38:20 - 141 lbs50:14 - 149 lbs01:01:15 - 157 lbs01:17:20 - 165 lbs01:24:30 - 174 lbs01:31:48 - 184 lbs01:39:12 - 197 lbs01:51:15 - 285 lbs01:59:00 - Team Score PredictionsTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through...2025-03-132h 05
BASCHAMANIAConference Championships Wrap Up, All Eyes Now Turn to NCAA's | 280Conference Championships are officially in the books & we went weight-by-weight through it all as all eyes now turn to the NCAA's in 2 weeks!06:30 - 125lbs at Conference Championships22:10 - 133lbs35:40 - 141lbs46:00 - 149lbs54:00 - 157lbs01:01:30 - 165lbs01:07:08 - 174lbs01:17:40 - 184lbs01:25:30 - 197lbs01:36:45 - HeavyweightTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all...2025-03-101h 44
BASCHAMANIAConference Championship Saturday Kickoff Show with Basch & The Brain | 278We’re 2 days in, with the 2 biggest days to go. Today, the Big 10’s & Big 12’s kick off, and we also get EIWA, Mac, SoCon Finals, as well as PA & Jersey State Finals! Fun live show! 03:30 - Pac 12’s06:30 - Pac 12 To Grow?10:15 - Recapping Pac 12’s15:45 - AJ Ferrari Wins Pac 12 Title, What Will Happen in Philly, Next Year32:00 - Big Ten Brackets- Rest of the show was live Q&A and randomness. Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives...2025-03-101h 16
BASCHAMANIAConference Championships Saturday Recap! Basch & The Brain | 279Another LIVE show this morning as we recap Conference Championship Saturday!0:31 - What Happened with Weigh-Ins07:30 - Who’s In, Who Needs Allocations13:59 - Starting to Recap 125lbs at Big 10’s and Big 12’s22:45 - 133lbs25:45 - 141lbs30:45 - 149lbs35:45 - 157lbs37:45 - 165lbs 43:52 - 174lbs47:39 - 184lbs50:21 - 197lbs52:20 - 285lbs56:10 - Adam Waters, Jax Forrest, Random NotesTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.Support the show & leave a 5-star...2025-03-091h 02
BASCHAMANIABig Ten Championships & Conference Tourmament/Postseason Previews! | 277BIG Weekend ahead! It's Conference Championships Time!0:31 - Willie’s Awake03:05 - We Finally Got Big Ten Seeds, Delayed07:51 - Saitiev Died13:25 - Ryan Crookham Is Now Officially Out20:25 - Taye Ghadial In the Transfer Portal37:00 - California is Bonkers, NYS43:30 - Conference Championships: Pac 12s51:00 - Big 12 Seeds & Picks01:08:30 - ACC Championships01:16:55 - Big Ten Championships Preview: Preseeds and Picks (125-157)01:42:34 - Big Tens 165 - 285Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.Su...2025-03-062h 21Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate – Episode 6:Recreational Injuries: When Fun Turns to Liability"When Fun Turns to Liability: What You Need to Know About Recreational InjuriesFrom amusement parks to trampoline centers, recreational activities should be all about fun—but when accidents happen, who’s responsible? In the latest episode of Upstate & Litigate, Basch Keegan & Spada partners break down the legal side of recreational injuries and what your rights are when things go wrong.🚨 Key Discussion Points:✔️ Sports Facility Injuries – Are waivers enforceable? What if the facility failed to provide a safe environment? ✔️ Waivers of Liability – Just because you signed a waiver doesn’t always mean you’ve waived you...2025-03-0523 min
BASCHAMANIASpencer vs Ono Reaction, Allocations Are Out & Coaches Rankings Are Comedy | 276The Postseason is officially upon us & today's show with Willie "The Brain" had a bit of everything, from High School States Drama and Senior Level Updates to NCAA Allocations & Coaches Rankings!0:31 - Housekeeping03:45 - There’s a Big Ten Curveball This Year 08:00 - Anthony Knox OUT for Postseason18:45 - Snyder Wrestled at Multiple Events This Week28:05 - FloWrestling Card38:48 - Spencer vs Ono51:30 - Coaches Rankings = Pure Comedy55:50 - Allocations are Out - What It Means1:04:00 - Who Needs an Allocation1:05:35 - Ryan Crookham/Matty Lopes Situation at 13301:09:15 - Returning All-Americans Need an At-Large01:24:57 - Will Iowa Send Al...2025-02-281h 36
BASCHAMANIA#3 Iowa Beats #2 Oklahoma State 21-16, Weekend/Season Recap | 275The Final Weekend of the College Wrestling Regular Season Did NOT Disappoint! We dive into it all on today's show, episode 275!02:50 - Crookham Didn’t Wrestle, neither did Lopes05:30 - EIWA’s Will Not Have True 2nd11:15 - Weekend Recap Begins13:00 - 285 Seeds at NCAA’s Could Be Interesting16:55 - Virginia Tech beats NC State 21-1027:06 - Saturday's Duals: Keegan Is Officially Back34:25 - No Matt Ramos for Purdue47:30 - #3 Iowa beats #2 Oklahoma State 21-1654:42 - Spratley Majors Cruz01:09:00 - Nelson or Kennedy To Go in the Postseason?01:10:30 - Brands Wouldn’t Say if Ferrari or Arnold is Going...2025-02-241h 38
BASCHAMANIA#2 Oklahoma State vs #3 Iowa Preview + Full Weekend Slate Rundown! | 274The Final Weekend of the College Wrestling Regular Season Is Here!01:30 - Travel Plans09:40 - Rutgers/Penn Dual; Is John Poz Retired?13:10 - Sammy Sasso is All Done18:15 - Weekend Preview18:45 - Ryan Crookham Update25:30 - NC State vs Virginia Tech Friday Night39:10 - Weekend Preview Continues47:05 - #2 Oklahoma vs #3 Iowa Sunday Night01:04:40 - Kennedy or Brands at 174?01:07:20 - Angelo Ferrari Not Listed as a Probable Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.Support...2025-02-201h 25
BASCHAMANIAPSU/Ohio State, Iowa/Minnesota, Rest of the Weekend Slate Rundown | 273The best time of the year is slowly upon us and today we slowly starting introducing post-season talk! Not only do we preview the weekend's BIG action, but we talk projected seeds for the 2025 Big Ten Championships in just a few weeks! 0:31 - Basch May Get Stranded in Florida 3:20 - Latest Work from Willie 09:40 - Penn State Beats Ohio State 27-13 15:45 - Ohio State Has No Transfers 20:00 - Davis Wins & Dual Breakdown Continues 33:50 - Iowa beats Minnesota 23-11 42:30 - Weekend Slate Rundown 43:52 - Miller Doesn’t Wrestle, WIllie Was Right 53:00 - Again, No AJ Ferrari 01:04:45 - Northern Iowa vs...2025-02-171h 19
BASCHAMANIABig Ten Projected Seeds, Iowa/Minnesota, Penn State/Ohio State | 272The best time of the year is slowly upon us and today we slowly starting introducing post-season talk! Not only do we preview the weekend's BIG action, but we talk projected seeds for the 2025 Big Ten Championships in just a few weeks!0:31 - The Best Time of the Year Is Here04:45 - Is Gable #1 (Seed) Next Topic08:40 - Big Ten Projected Seeds (125 - 157)25:55 - Big Ten Projected Seeds (165 - 275)30:30 - It’s Army/Navy Week32:30 - NCAA Rev Share Update41:00 - Hodge Watch49:30 - Weekend Preview Begins50:30 - #1 Penn State vs #8 Ohio State01:02:30 - #3 Iowa vs #6 Minnesota01:22:15 - Re...2025-02-131h 31
BASCHAMANIAIowa beats Nebraska, CommentaryGate, Weekend Rundown | 271Weekend Rundown Time With Willie 'The Brain'!01:59: Drama over Commentary22:10: Terrel Barraclough beats #3 Peyton Hall23:30 Iowa beats Nebraska 19-1646:25: GOAT Follower’s Note on Buchanan Not Making Top 100 Big Board59:18 Rest of The Weekend SlateTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and sh...2025-02-101h 22
BASCHAMANIABo Bassett Commits to Iowa, #3 Iowa vs #6 Nebraska, Weekend Preview | 270Great show today with Willie the Brain as we talk about the biggest news in college wrestling from Bo Bassett to Iowa & other commitments, and preview the best wrestling coming up this weekend!
03:30 - #1 Bo Bassett Commits to Iowa
26:30 - Team Race Makes NCAA’s More Exciting
30:20 - Jax Forrest (Pre-Commitment)
35:10 - Big Board Inventory, Recruiting Round-up
37:00 - Zagreb Open Ranking Series & Senior Level
53:50 - Weekend Preview, Bearclaw vs Peyton Hall
01:00:10 - #3 Iowa vs #6 Nebraska Preview
01:10:45 - Rest of the College Wrestling Weekend Slate
01:19:00 - Bishop McCort & Some High School Talk
Tweet us and send us messages wi...2025-02-061h 27Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate Ep. 5: Understanding Pain & Suffering in Personal Injury CasesHow do you put a price on pain? In Season 2, Episode 5 of Upstate & Litigate, attorneys Derek Spada, Maureen Keegan, and Eli Basch break down one of the most challenging aspects of personal injury law: explaining and quantifying pain and suffering.
Unlike medical bills or lost wages, there’s no calculator for non-economic damages. As Derek Spada points out, every client’s experience is unique, and it’s our job as attorneys to help jurors and insurance companies understand the full impact of an injury. Maureen Keegan highlights the difficulty jurors face in grasping the concept of pain and suf...2025-02-0331 min
BASCHAMANIAPenn State/Iowa Recap, Arnold/Ferrari Drama, Recruiting News | 269What a weekend! Time to dive into #1 Penn State vs #2 Iowa as PSU takes the dual for the fourth year in a row.
02:15 - #3 Dreshaun Ross Committed to Oklahoma State
10:33 - #1 Bo Bassett Announces He’s Ready to Announce Decision
15:45 - Recapping #Penn1 State vs #2 Iowa
35:25 - Mesenbrink for Hodge? The Hodge Trophy Race Begins.
43:42 - Carter Starocci vs Angelo Ferrari
48:55 - Gabe Arnold & Angelo Ferrari Drama
01:19:05 - Rest of the Slate Briefly
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to he...2025-02-031h 27
BASCHAMANIA#1 Penn State vs #2 Iowa Preview! | 268The biggest dual of the year is here; it's #1 Penn State vs #2 Iowa live Friday Night at 7pm ET on the Big Ten Network!
2:00 - Update on Non-Revenue Sharing Updates, High School Wrestling
06:40 - Wrestling Media Discussion, Lack of Credentialing
38:30 - #1 Penn State vs #2 Iowa & Starting With 125: #6 Luke Lilledahl vs #28 Joey Cruz
47:24 - 133: #7 Braeden Davis vs #3 Drake Ayala
50:45 - 141: #3 Beau Bartlett vs #31 Ryder Block + A Willie Ranking Rant
58:54 - 149: #4 Shanye Van Ness vs #2 Kyle Parco
01:05:50 -157: #3 Tyler Kasak vs #1 Jacori Teemer
01:13:20 - 165: #1 Mitchell Mesenbrink vs #2 Mikey Caliendo
01:16:35 - 174: #2 Levi Haines vs #5 Patrick Kennedy
01:18:10 - 184: #1 Carter Starocci vs #5 Gabe...2025-01-291h 51
BASCHAMANIACollege Wrestling Season is Heating Up! Full Weekend Rundown | 267Time to Recap the College Wrestling Weekend with Willie 'The Brain' Saylor.
0:31 - Intro & Willie turns Bills/Redskins Losing into a National Duals Rant
06:55 - Willie Has Some Nuggets & We Talk Injuries & Updates
19:15 - Ivy League Decided No Rev Sharing + Big 12 Rev Sharing Issues
28:30 - Weekend Rundown Starts with Nebraska’s Strong Rebound
41:00 - Rundown Resumes with Big Wins
48:30 - Penn State / Rutgers Breakdown
01:03:40 - Weekend Rundown Continues
01:04:30 - Oklahoma State vs Northern Iowa Breakdown
01:08:15 - Iowa vs Ohio State Breakdown
01:27:15 - The Headgear Throw Point Deduction Needs to Stop
01:33:55 - Iowa State / Oklahoma State & Rest of the Sla...2025-01-281h 54
BASCHAMANIANational Duals Are Back, Cleveland St Cuts Wrestling, Weekend Preview | 266Fun show today diving into the biggest news stories of the week in the world of College & Senior Level Wrestling with Willie 'The Brain'!
0:31 - Clovis vs Buchanan
2:37 - Cleveland State Dropping Wrestling (Again)
16:45 - Every Wrestling Program Should Be Endowed
22:15 - BASCHAMANIA Wins Podcast of the Year
29:30 - National Duals are Back
37:00 - Penn State and Iowa Do Not Need To Go
54:15 - CKLV Could Get Blown Up in The Process
57:30 - Previewing This Weekend’s Action
59:52 - Oklahoma State vs UNI Breakdown
01:05:40 - Iowa vs Ohio State Dual Breakdown
01:17:15 - Oklahoma St vs Iowa State Breakdown
01:21:50 - Senior Le...2025-01-241h 40
BASCHAMANIAAre There Clear Front Runners for the 125lb Title? Full Weekend Rundown | 265Fun show today diving into the biggest news stories of the week in the world of College & Senior Level Wrestling with Willie 'The Brain'!
0:31 - Intro and Bills/Commanders
3:45 - Diving into Wrestling Talk
4:30 - Iowa vs Illinois Recap
17:00 - 35 Undefeated Guys in the Country
18:10 - 125lb Tier Talk: Are There Clear Favorites?
41:00 - Cenzo Joins!
46:50 - Penn State vs. Nebraska Recap
01:12:50 - Other College Wrestling Happenings
01:32:30 - Senior Level News & Nuggets
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear...2025-01-201h 41
BASCHAMANIAWould National Duals Only Work This Way? Penn State/Nebraska Preview! | 264Fun show today diving into the biggest news stories of the week in the world of College & Senior Level Wrestling with Willie 'The Brain'!
00:31 - National Duals
33:40 - Women’s Wrestling Approved for an NCAA D1 Sport
43:00 - Rudis and UWW Partnership
46:20 - FloWrestling Announces a Super Card with Spencer Lee & Others
51:30 - Spencer Lee Competing a Lot Coming Up
55:40 - Ryan Crookham Out for the Year
01:00:05 - Anthony Ferrari Competing This Semester at LIU
01:01:30 - Oklahoma State Beats NC State 34-3
01:11:15 - Previewing Penn State vs Nebraska - Friday 9pm ET
01:18:05 - Iowa vs Illinois (Friday at 7pm ET...2025-01-161h 28
BASCHAMANIAIs Ridge Lovett The Best Top Rider Right Now? Full Weekend Rundown | 263Basch & The Brain January 13th Recapping Recent Events & Looking Ahead to Action Coming Up:
02:12 - Senior Level News
07:20 - Why Gable is Vilified
09:30 - Season-Ending Injury Plague
18:21 - Nebraska vs UNI, Minnesota
30:35 - Penn State Dominance
33:15 - Ridge Lovett & State of Riding
44:00 - Friday Results & Notes
53:30 - Looking at Saturday / Sunday Results
01:01:45 - Looking Ahead to Action Coming Up
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories & analysis.
PLEASE Support the show & leave a 5-star...2025-01-131h 13
BASCHAMANIARocky Elam Out for the Season, No Arnold/Ferrari, What's Coming Up | 262Basch & The Brain January 3rd:
0:45 - Intro, Podcast of the Year Nomination
2:30 - College Football
7:20 - Rocky Elam Out for The Season
13:20 - Iowa Fans Mad at JB
17:05 - Coach Smith Transparency
23:43 - Rudis / USAW
33:23 - Midlands/Scuffle/Soldier Salute
36:05 - Arnold/Ferrari
41:50 - Midlands, Salute Rundown
46:45 - 197/285 - Is an Inbetween Weight Needed?
52:20 - Weekend Preview
01:04:40: Open Questions for Willie: Next New Coach to Win an NCAA Title & Next Team Outside of Recent 5 to Win an NCAA Title
01:06:12 - Bo Bassett Recruitment/Anticipation
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure...2025-01-031h 18
BASCHAMANIACollegiate Duals & Basch & The Brain Weekend Rundown | 261Lot of great action over the past week and on today's Christmas special, Basch & The Brain touch on many of the top storylines.
0:30 - Intro
05:32 - Oklahoma St vs. Virginia Tech Trip & Recap
15:29 - Collegiate Duals
18:15 - Rocco Welsh Staying at Ohio State
22:30 - Ohio State vs Iowa State & Their Lineups
28:07 - Collegiate Duals Streaming Issues
56:15 - Penn State at Collegiate Duals
01:04:50: Little Rock Notes
01:07:18 - State of Missouri Right Now
01:09:56 - O’Toole vs Levi and 174lbs
01:23:07 - Meyer Shapiro Returned & Dominated
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SU...2024-12-241h 30
BASCHAMANIAOklahoma State vs Virginia Tech, O'Toole/Haines, Weekend Rundown & Preview | 260Time to do a weekend rundown & look at all the action coming up the rest of the week. From Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech to a possible O'Toole/Haines match on Sunday, some great wrestling incoming!
0:30 Intro
3:30 - Eastern vs. Nazerth HeadgearGate
7:10 - Weekend Dual Rundown
8:47 - Rocco Welsh Rumors
19:56 - Iowa State Injuries
25:57 - Senior Level Wrestling
28:00 - Amit Elor “Snubbed”
35:56 - Transfer Rules/$$
37:52 - Barr Majoring Beard
41:30 - Cardenas Looks Incredible
46:21 - VTech vs Oklahoma State Preview
01:01:14 - Collegiate Duals
01:02:00 - Ohio State vs Iowa State Rundown
01:09:48 - Keegan O'Toole vs Levi Haines Going Down
Twee...2024-12-181h 17
BASCHAMANIAJosh Barr Talks Penn State Culture, U20 Silver and 197 lbs | 259Josh Barr has made a splash at 197lbs this year as he breaks through to the tough Penn State lineup. He joined me for Victory Monday as we talk the current season & look back on the past year.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:30 - Victory Monday, Bryce Jordan Center Debut
3:46 - Losing to Sinclair at US Open
5:59 - World Championships Experience
9:37 - Half The World Team was Nittany Lions
11:59 - The Next Generation of Penn State Wrestling
14:59 - Transition to College & The PSU Room
18:45 - What Early Losses in the Room Taught Him
25:10 - Thoughts on Weight Heading Into the...2024-12-1648 min
BASCHAMANIABarraclough Just Wanted His One Shot; Capitalizing at Utah Valley | 258Fun having Utah Valley's Terrell Barraclough on the show today to talk about his transfer from Penn State, the season he's putting together, and what's next for the stud.
TIMESTAMPS-ISH:
0:30 - Intro & Is It Actually “Bearclaw”?
3:16 - Why He Transferred from Penn State
06:45 - Hitting the Portal
12:57 - Helping Adam Hall Establish His Footing at Utah Valley
14:31 - Going From a Workhorse in the Room to THE Guy
16:30 - Workhorse? That’s Carter Starocci!
17:49 - Teaching Utah Valley What He Knows, Brings From Penn State
19:18 - Still Feeling the Penn State Love
23:00 - Not Leaving Penn State...2024-12-1148 min
BASCHAMANIAOklahoma State Dominated CKLV; Full CKLV Recap! | 257Great time today recapping the CKLV tournament!
And, yes, TIMETAMPS for the WE WANT TIMESTAMPS CROWD:
01:30 - Few Ironman Notes
04:40 - 125lbs
09:26 - Large Amount of Medical Forfeits
17:37 - Oklahoma State’s Performance
28:31 - 133lbs at CKLV
39:47 - 141lbs at CKLV
49:29 - 149bs at CKLV
56:31 - 157lbs at CKLV
01:01:23 - 165lbs at CKLV
01:09:02 - 174lbs at CKLV
01:14:22 - 184lbs at CKLV
01:18:20 - 197lbs at CKLV
01:24:39 - 285lbs at CKLV
01:28:08 - Final Team Notes
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the arc...2024-12-081h 39
BASCHAMANIACKLV Entries/Notes & Willie's Crystal Ball Updates | 256Some CKLV entry updates have come in & we go weight-by-weight to recap Willie's Crystal Ball rankings/projections!
3:00 - CKLV Updates13:20 - Crystal Ball Overview16:02 - Crystal Ball: 12525:21 - Crystal Ball: 13335:48 - Crystal Ball: 14144:29 - Crystal Ball: 14950:53 - Crystal Ball: 15701:02:28 - Crystal Ball: 16501:07:38 - Crystal Ball: 17401:18:15 - Crystal Ball: 18401:23:54 - Crystal Ball: 19701:31:47 - Crystal Ball: 285
Tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.
Support the show & leave...2024-12-041h 47
THE BIG SHIFT ! Écologie[FOCUS]🔎 Comment définir l'impact d'une entreprise ? Avec Lucie Basch, fondatrice de TooGoodToGo et Climate HouseJette une oreille à l'épisode du podcast des agences de l'eau "En Immersion" que je te propose en haut de mes épisodes pendant une durée limitée !C'est facile de dire qu'on a de l'impact dans le vent. Assez compliqué en revanche, de définir précisément l'impact, ou les impacts, comme dit Lucie Basch. Pas très utile d'avoir un impact financier majeur, si les impacts sociaux et écologiques sont mis de côté : faire de l'argent pour faire de l'argent... Et d'un autre côté, les entreprises sont régies par des nécessités q...2024-10-2705 min
BASCHAMANIA2024 Olympics Wrestling Preview with Basch & The Brain | 242It is finally here! Of course, I'm referring to both Wrestling at The 2024 Olympics and our preview show! Today, Willie "The Brain" and I, Justin Basch, go through Men's Freestyle in-depth, weight-by-weight, and talk picks, betting lines, brackets (what we know), storylines, and more.Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review...2024-08-041h 43BASCHAMANIA2024 NCAA Championships Preview & Picks with Basch & The Brain | 227It's time! We have brackets for the 2024 NCAA Championships and today, Willie and I, the host Justin Basch, go weight-by-weight as we preview the 2024 NCAA Championships and make our picks at every weight!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.
Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.2024-03-141h 53BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Discuss At-Large Bids & Broken System | 226The At-Large Bids/Wildcards came out today for NCAA's and, as per usual in the wrestling community, drama ensued.
Today, Basch & The Brain -Willie of Matscouts - discuss what's going on, the process and talk about the change needed.
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.
Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and...2024-03-1357 minBASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Weekend Rundown - Penn State is Dominating | 218Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling from this weekend.
- Penn State is Dominating- Willie's 8 AA Predictions- Peyton Robb Drops 4 in a Row- Henri Deglane Men's Freestyle Rundown- Little Rock Upsets Arizona State- Some Exciting Duals on Deck for This Weekend!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meets Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Down...2024-01-221h 09BASCHAMANIACould Fix/Vito Be a 125lb Semi at NCAAs? Basch & The Brain Midseason Breakdown | 217Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and preview the second half of the season. We also go through Friday night's Iowa/Nebraska dual.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go...2024-01-091h 52BASCHAMANIA2023 CKLV Preview with Basch & The Brain | 215It's CKLV weekend, and it's time to preview what is arguably the toughest tournament of the season! Another fun episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we go weight by weight through the CKLV, talk a little CyHawk dual, some other college tidbits and even end the show looking at the College Football Championship Conference weekend!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free...2023-11-302h 15Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate, Episode 10: Legal WritingLegal Writing is the backbone of any firm. At Basch & Keegan Personal Injury Law Firm in the Hudson Valley of NY, we handle all of our legal writing in house. This includes all motions, pleadings and appeals. This sets Basch & Keegan apart from other firms who need to farm out their legal writing. Derek J. Spada & John A. DeGasperis discuss the importance of legal writing and the impact it has on clients in the latest episode of Upstate & Litigate. Listen now!
2023-11-0636 minBASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Talk College Wrestling & Senior Level | 211Basch & The Brain talk all things College Wrestling & Senior Level:
Crystal Ball Rankings Update
Wrestle Off & Lineup Updates
Gomez Heading to Michigan
AJ Ferrari to Iowa?
Carter Chasing 4
ESPN Getting Involved
Oklahoma State/NC State Dual in Italy
Flag Football in Olympics
Burroughs going to 74kg
Amit Elor wins #8
Haley Augello Returning
Lot of Retirements Coming in April
Coming Up on Senior Level
Coming up on College
College Rules Problem
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get...2023-10-301h 20BASCHAMANIAWorld Championships Day 1 & 2 Recap with Basch & The Brain | 207What a crazy weekend of wrestling! Willie & JB break down all the action recapping Days 1 and 2 as 8 of 10 have wrestled in Men's Freestyle.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.
If...2023-09-181h 53BASCHAMANIA2023 Worlds Championships Bracket Reaction & Breakdown Show | 206The brackets are out for the 2023 World Championships and WIllie and Basch went through them weight-by-weight before tomorrow's action gets underway!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.
If you want to...2023-09-1558 minBASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Preview the 2023 World Championships | 205It's time for the 2023 World Championships and the Brain joined me for a fun episode of Basch & The Brain as we preview, weight by weight, the Men's Freestyle action coming up.
We also talked about all of the Gable news, the communication frustration with UWW/Russian, and whatever else popped up along the way.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel fre...2023-09-142h 10
Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate, Ep. 8: Celebrating 35 Years!In this episode attorneys Derek Spada & John DeGasperis invited Eli Basch onto Upstate & Litigate to discuss his career and his role as a mentor. You don’t want to miss this special episode! New episodes of Upstate & Litigate are released every month.
Basch & Keegan is a personal injury law firm based out Kingston, NY in the heart of Hudson Valley. We have offices in Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Albany. Basch & Keegan, Here to Help.
2023-09-0548 min
Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate, Ep. 4: Medical MalpracticeWhat is Medical Malpractice? Basch & Keegan law partners Derek J. Spada and John A. DeGasperis from Kingston, NY discuss this topic in the latest episode of Upstate & Litigate. Upstate & Litigate is a podcast centered on all things legal. Derek and John bring a unique energy to the show by offering an educational experience surrounding legal issues while also being lighthearted at times, comical and entertaining. Listen now!
2023-08-2327 min
Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate, Ep. 2: Slip & Falls on Ice & SnowBasch & Keegan Law Partners, John DeGasperis and Derek Spada, recently sat down to launch “Upstate & Litigate”, a new videocast series. Episode 2 focuses on Slip & Fall Accident and Injuries due to winter weather. Listen to the full episode now! 2023-08-2319 min
Upstate and LitigateUpstate & Litigate, Ep. 1: Ambulance ChasingBasch & Keegan Law Partners, John DeGasperis and Derek Spada, recently sat down to launch “Upstate & Litigate”, a new podcast series. Episode 1 has ambulance chasing as the center topic. The lawyers discuss how ambulance chasing not only gives attorneys everywhere a bad reputation, but it also humiliates the injured parties because they feel like they are just a commodity to the lawyer who rushed to their “rescue.” Listen now! 2023-08-2331 minBASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Talk Conference Realignments, Oregon Wrestling, Cadet Worlds | 203Great having Willie back on the show today as we talk conference realignments and what it means for wrestling, Willie's disdain for Oregon, Cadet Worlds, preview Junior Worlds a little, and just catch up.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go throu...2023-08-0858 minBASCHAMANIABeau Bartlett on Which PSU Guys Are Taking Olympic Redshirts | 200Episode 200! Thank you all for tuning in to the show and letting this show hit 200 episodes! Having a lot of fun with it, and I appreciate the support and all of you listeners!
Today, my guy Beau Bartlett is back on to talk about his past season with a 3rd place NCAA finish, the US Open Experience, creating content, building his brand, and what he's thinking heading into this next collegiate year & Olympic year.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #AT...2023-07-131h 22BASCHAMANIABo Nickal on His Fight at UFC 290 Next Weekend & Cenzo's Back! | 199Great having friend of the show Bo Nickal back on today as Cenzo makes his return to the podcast!
We talked about Bo's upcoming fight with Tresean Gore next week at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, being a huge favorite, his takeaways from his last fight in March, a bunch of wrestling vs. MMA comparisons, the business side of becoming a fighter, his brand deals & partnerships including his new podcast, and some other fun tidbits!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #AT...2023-06-291h 17BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Recap Final X 2023 & Talk Results | 198Time for the FINAL X RECAP Show! Great weekend of wrestling, and Willie & JB break it all down on today's show.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to suppo...2023-06-121h 39BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Preview Final X, Make Predictions | 197Final X is here! This Saturday, on June 10th, in Newark, NJ, Ten World Team spots are on the line in each style.
Today, Willie and I (Justin Basch) do a deep dive through the Men's Freestyle match-ups, and despite being out of time, rapid-fire through the Women's freestyle match-ups as well! There may be some heavy favorites, but there was a lot to dive into on today's show!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to...2023-06-071h 42BASCHAMANIA'Basch & The Brain' Recap Men's Freestyle at the US Open! | 194What a fun few days of Men’s Freestyle at the US Open! This morning, Live from Las Vegas, Willie joins me and we go through Men’s Freestyle, weight-by-weight!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the arch...2023-04-291h 11BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Preview the 2023 US Open! | Ep. 192It's here! The 2023 US Open is next week in Las Vegas, and we are pumped! Today, friend of the show, Willie the Brain, is back on as we go through Men's Freestyle weight by weight and go off on 15 tangents!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be...2023-04-192h 09BASCHAMANIAConference Championships Weekend Rundown with 'Basch & The Brain' | Ep. 185What a weekend the Conference Championships were! On today's Monday show 'Basch & The Brain' dive into all of the happenings of the weekend, starting with Big 12's and then going all the way through Big 10's.
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to t...2023-03-061h 55BASCHAMANIAFellers, Willie & Basch Preview & Pick PSU/Iowa & Izzy Joins Us, Too! | Ep. 182Fellers and JB had a blast previewing this dual last year, so why not do it again? This year, we brought Willie “the Brain” along for the fun as well and Izzy joins us late to give us his picks & predictions. #1 PSU vs #2 Iowa goes down in State College, PA Friday Night at 8:30pm EST. Enjoy the preview show!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today...2023-01-261h 06BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Talk Holiday Tournaments & MFF's and No Shows | Ep. 179From the no-shows and MFF's to post-match flair between teammates, the holiday tournaments left no shortage of talking points and 'Basch & The Brain' dive into a lot of them on episode 179 of the BASCHAMANIA podcast!
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today!
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the pod...2023-01-031h 15
Bicicletas mentales0. Piloto: AI visual... Midjourney, Dalley, Crayon nos traducen AI visual... Midjourney, Dalley, Crayon nos traducen
Descripcion: Diego Basch, Inti Acevedo y Mariano Amartino, hablamos de los motores que traducen nuestras palabras en arte visual... si esto mata o aumenta la creatividad, si es una herramienta y como funcionan... be patient, es nuestra primera vez ;)2022-08-091h 23
Basch PodcastEp 18: Mau Kerja Part TimeApakah kerja partime itu sulit? Harus mulai dari mana kerja part time? Simak diskusi bersama Basch di episode kali ini2021-01-2323 min
Basch PodcastEp 10: Lebaran Telah Tiba!Kami seluruh keluarga besar Basch Podcast mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri, mohon maaf lahir dan batin. Meski ucapannya sama, Lebaran kali ini terasa berbeda. Mari kita simak kisah dari Agung yang menceritakan apa yang beda dari Ramadhan dan Lebaran tahun 20202020-05-2336 min
Basch PodcastEp 07: Uda Tau Apa Itu Collaboration Tool?Sekali - kali kita ngobrol santai yuk. Basch Podcast ada segmen baru untuk tempat kita curhat dan sharing nih.
Daripada bosen di rumah mending, kita belajar bareng tentang sebagian kecil dari collaboration tool buat kalian yang belum tau. Memang masih banyak lagi platform collaboration tool di luar sana. Tapi mungkin kita cicil ya bahasnya.2020-05-0428 min