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BASCHAMANIAFINAL X IS SET! Recapping World Team Trials Finals + Around the Sport | 404With the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in the books, Final X is officially set. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into the WTT Challenge Tourny results, talk the latest news around the sport of wrestling, and dive into the biggest roster battles we’re going to see next year!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We've Been Busy!08:30 - NC State: Bob Guzzo Dies, Gantt Wins UFC Debut11:30 - Iowa Adds Jenna Burkert13:30 - Jordan Williams15:15 - Zain/Antrell Taylor at RAF 0921:15 - World Team Trials 22:00 - Spencer Lee Wins 57 kg25:00 - 61 kg31:05 - 70 kg38:15 - 74 kg45:30 - 12...
2026-05-181h 00
BASCHAMANIAWorld Team Trials Picks & Preview! + Five for Five & NDI | 402The road to Final X runs through the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament this Thursday and Friday. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’re diving into the matchups, storylines, and everything you need to know before the action begins.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of Show03:00 - RAF & Football talk09:25 - World Team Trials12:00 - 57kg15:45 - 61kg24:30 - 70kg33:00 - 74kg47:50 - 125 kg53:00 - True 3rd Matches57:50 - Women’s Rant01:00:45 - Iowa State Hires Javi01:02:30 - Five for Five01:12:50 - National Duals Field is SetRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be s...
2026-05-131h 21
BASCHAMANIAIt's World Team Trials Week & Zain Is In! Also, USA Dominates Pan Ams | 401On today’s Basch & The Brain, we recap the past week in wrestling, including the latest college wrestling moves, Team USA’s Pan Ams dominance, and a look ahead to this week’s World Team Trials!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Back!0:30 - Pan Ams13:35 - Vegas with UWW25:30 - David Taylor Wins Coach of the Year28:50 - Stanford Retains Nico Provo31:00 - Huskers Active in Portal35:40 - Josh Churella Steps Down from Michigan47:45 - RAF Signings52:15 - HWC Quietly Hires Branden Sorensen01:01:50 - Final Class of 2026 Big Board Out!Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's...
2026-05-111h 12
BASCHAMANIAIowa State Adds Drake Ayala as Coach, Five for Five is Happening | 400We're back for another Basch & The Brain to kick off the week as we dive into a variety of storylines & topics from around the sport of wrestling!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Episode 400!01:50 - Iowa State Adding Drake Ayaka 09:15 - Luke Geog to Mizzou12:10 - Penn State Loses Nobody in Portal16:50 - Five-for-Five Happening & Happening Now26:40 - Mike Macch to West Point30:25 - Pan Ams & WTT36:50 - RAF Updates43:25 - Olympic Trials Moving? LA 2028 TalkRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support...
2026-05-041h 04
BASCHAMANIAUS Open Was Bananas on Friday! Day 1 Recap | 398Men's Freestyle US Open Action Was Chaos! On today's Basch & The Brain, we dive into all the action leading into tonight's Finals.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Here03:30 - Yesterday Rocked10:10 - 57 kg12:01 - 61 kg23:45 - 65 kg30:50 - 70 kg35:45 - 74 kg40:05 - 79 kg & 86kg 42:39 - 92kg & 97 kg47:30 - HeavyweightRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sp...
2026-04-2557 min
BASCHAMANIACrookham to Iowa, More AA's in the Portal + Big Day at Iowa State! | 395Lots of off-season fodder on today's Basch & The Brain!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of the Show01:40 - Iowa State News07:45 - Ryan Crookham to Iowa13:30 - National Duals Update17:10 - Vincent Robinson to Nebraska32:30 - Endene to Little Rock38:20 - Fuggit Returns Home to Missouri30:20 - Jaxon Smith & Echemendia Hit The Portal41:15 - Thomas to Maryland & Pettit to Iowa 54:30 - Austin Gomez Retires 59:00 - Quick Assistant Coach Openings 1:00:45 - Portal Predictions Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show...
2026-04-161h 24
BASCHAMANIAMetcalf to Head Coach at Iowa State? Tanelli Out at V Tech + Portal Moves! | 394We’re live for another BASCH & THE BRAIN!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of Show!03:00 - Metcalf Taking Over as Head Coach at Iowa State14:30 - Jacob Warner Named Assistant Coach at Iowa19:50 - Zach Tanelli Out at Virginia Tech28:00 - Meyer Shapiro Hit the Portal37:00 - Couple Commitments From the Portal & Latest News49:45 - RAF 08 RundownRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.co...
2026-04-131h 05
BASCHAMANIA2027 Season Crystal Ball First Look + Portal & Coaching Moves! | 393On today's Basch & The Brain, we talk coaching and portal moves, as well as a first look at the 2026-2027 Crystal Ball!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Portal Activity05:30 - Bennett Berge to Oklahoma State10:30 - VRob in the Portal16:55 - Rundown of Portal Activity26:30 - Coaching News: Mytych Out, Ashnault In29:15 - Iowa Has Their Guy41:20 - First Crystal Ball for 2026-202745:00 - 125 lbs Crystal Ball 48:35 - 133 lbs - Does Jax Repeat?53:45 - 141 lbs & 149 lbs01:40:40 - 157lbs & 165 lbs01:09:30 - 174lbs & 184 lbs01:12:00 - 197lbs and 285 lbs01:15:50 - 2026-2027 Team Race / Podium PictureRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of...
2026-04-091h 28
BASCHAMANIAThe Transfer Portal Chaos Has Begun! + National Duals Updates | 391Transfer Portal Chaos Has Begun! Yesterday, the 2026 Transfer Portal Window opened up, and right out of the gate, we saw a ton of activity. What happened, what does it mean, where are people going? On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into it all.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Willie Upgraded01:30 - US Open Entries Started Coming in!03:00 - Wisconsin & Ben Askren’s Video11:20 - Coaching Moves19:20 - Pac-12 Conference Realignments23:50 - Daniel Zepeda Hits Portal28:30 - Stanford Guys Hitting The Portal36:05 - More on Transfer Portal Latest 56:00 - National Duals01:05:30 - Who Is NOT in the Portal! Ro...
2026-04-021h 19
BASCHAMANIARyan Crookham Hits Portal, Snyder Beats Taz, & The Latest Coaching/Portal Buzz | 390It’s been an eventful week since our NCAA’s recap! Ryan Crookham hit the Transfer Portal, Snyder beats Taz at an exciting RAF 07 here in Tampa, and lot of coaching/portal fodder! On today's Basch & The Brain, we dive into it all.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Back from RAF 02:15 - J Robinson Passes Away08:00 - Ryan Crookham Hits the Portal14:35 - Caleb Campos Not Going Anywhere21:20 - Stanford Guys24:40 - Coaching Moves34:40 - RAF 7 Experience01:03:00 - RAF Card RecapRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the po...
2026-03-301h 30
BASCHAMANIA2026 NCAA Finals Recap & Wrap-Up! | 389The 2026 NCAA Finals are in the books & so is the 2025-2026 College Wrestling Season. On today’s ‘Basch & The Brain’, we recap the medal round & NCAA Finals and discuss some of the weekend’s best storylines.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Setting The Stage05:00 - Young Champs This Year!08:20 - 125lbs Picture Wrap-Up22:25 - 133lbs33:55 - 141 lbs46:30 - 149 lbs01:03:40 - 157 lbs01:14:30 - 165 lbs01:23:55 - 174 lbs01:28:40 - 184 lbs01:43:40- 197 lbs01:50:45 - 285 lbs02:02:30 - Heartbreakers02:04:15 - Teams: The Good, The Bad & The UglyRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast...
2026-03-232h 31
BASCHAMANIARecapping the Wild Semifinals & Blood Round & Previewing Finals! | 388The Final Day of the College Wrestling Season is HERE! On today's Basch & The Brain, we recap the Semis and Bloodround, and preview tonight's Finals & Medal Round.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We've Made it to Day 3 of NCAA's!02:00 - 125 lbs07:55 - 133 lbs15:30 - 141 lbs25:40 - 149 lbs33:00 - 157 lbs 45:25 - 165 lbs48:05 - 174 lbs55:07 - 184 lbs01:01:55 - 197 lbs01:10:05 - 285 lbs01:15:15 - Team Scores & Scenario01:21:50 - DraftKings Betting OddsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review...
2026-03-211h 28
BASCHAMANIAPreviewing NCAA Quarterfinals & Day 2 of NCAA'S! | 386The SINGLE GREATEST DAY of wrestling all year is HERE! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’re previewing it all, including the NCAA Quarterfinals!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The Best Day of Wrestling Is Here!02:15 - Teams: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly15:00 - 125 lbs21:00 - 133 lbs23:00 - 141 lbs27:15 - 149 lbs30:40 - 157 lbs33:15 - 165 lbs40:45 - 174 lbs43:55 - 184 lbs45:25 - 197 lbs51:15 - Heavyweight55:00 - Betting Odds for QuartersRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rati...
2026-03-201h 03
BASCHAMANIABreaking Down 2026 NCAAs Round 1 & Previewing Round 2! | 385Round fo the 2026 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships in the Books! On this episode of Basch & The Brain, we recap all the Round 1 action & preview the Round 2 action!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Round 1 is in the Books!03:00 - 125 lbs09:10 - 133 lbs15:20 - 141 lbs18:30 - 149 lbs21:40 - 157 lbs26:30 - 165 lbs29:40 - 174 lbs32:10 - 184 lbs40:00 - 197 lbs50:45 - 285 lbs54:25 - Team Scores & Situation Way Too Early56:40 - BetOnline Round 2 Odds!Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and...
2026-03-191h 07
BASCHAMANIAOur 2026 NCAA D1 All Feel Good Team! + WrestleStat's Bold Predictions! | 383Day 2 of NCAA's Week & we're live to talk about our 2026 All Feel Good Team, WrestleStat's Bold Predications, and more!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of the Show09:20 - Brutal Practice Mat14:00 - Basch Caught Heat for Picks!19:15 - All Feel Good Team w/ 125lbs & 133lbs29:30 - 141lbs & 149lbs37:40 - 157lbs & 165lbs44:40 - 174lbs & 184lbs48:10 - 197lbs & 285lbs57:45 - WrestleStat’s Predictions 125-15701:13:45 - WrestleStat’s Predictions 165-28501:22:30 - WrestleStat’s Team Predictions01:26:50 - Iowa Fodder on Assistant Coach PositionRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISOD...
2026-03-171h 29
BASCHAMANIAWe've Got NCAA Brackets! Full Reactions For All 10 Brackets! | 381We've got NCAA BRACKETS! On today's Basch & The Brain, we react to the seeds & brackets!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Start of Show02:00 - This Year’s Seeds08:20 - 125lb Brackets15:00 - 6 Teams Sending 10 - Good or Bad?20:30 - 133lbs Seeds & Bracket32:30 - 141lbs Seeds & Bracket38:15 - 149lbs Seeds & Bracket42:00 - 157lbs Seeds & Bracket49:00 - 165lbs Seeds & Bracket52:20 - 174lbs Seeds & Bracket55:00 - 184lbs Seed & Bracket01:03:20 - 197lbs Seed & Bracket01:06:30 - 285lbs Seed & Bracket01:11:40 - 2026 NCAA Qualifiers by StateRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to th...
2026-03-121h 16
BASCHAMANIAPenn State Dominates Big Tens & Hokies Repeat as ACC Champs! | 379WHAT A WEEKEND! Today on Basch & The Brain, we are recapping Day 3 of Conference Championships including the Big Ten Finals!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Start of Show01:00 - Allocations & Wild Card Small Talk06:45 - IVY League & Teams Qualifying 1011:55 - ACC Championships18:45 - Big Ten Finals & Consis23:50 - 133 NCAA Seeds at Big Tens30:00 - Ohio State Sweeping Big Ten Awards40:50 - 149lbs - 174lbs53:40 - 184lbs and Rocco vs Max01:08:20 - 197lbs and Heavyweight01:18:50 - Big Ten Team Scores01:27:00 - After ShowRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure...
2026-03-091h 31
BASCHAMANIABig 10 Semis & Big 12 Finals Are in The Books! | 377What a day of wrestling! From Big 12 Finals to Big 10 Quarters & Semis, there was no shortage of action, and on today's Basch & The Brain Live, we do the rundown!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Start of Show03:15 - Women’s National Championships07:30 - Shoutout Rider10:30 - Bo Bassett/Brandt Harer15:30 - Big Ten Storylines21:20 - Iowa & Their Big 10’s26:30 - Big Ten 125lbs31:00 - 133lbs38:40 - 149lbs47:45 - 157lbs 51:00 - 165 & 17454:50 - 184 and Rocco/Angelo 01:01:15 - 197 and Heavyweight01:05:10 - Big 12 Finals01:14:30 - Second Half of Big 12 FinalsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!
2026-03-081h 24
BASCHAMANIACowboys Show Out on Day 1 of Big 12's | Conferences Day 1 RoundupConference Championships are here! On today's Basch & The Brain, we recap Day 1 from around the Conferences!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Start of Show04:50 - Big Ten Seed Changes10:00 - Cowboys Showed Out 12:50 - 125 at Big 12’s17:45 - 133lbs and Jax Forrest40:40 - Second Half of Big 12’s48:35 - 197lbs & Rest of Big 12’s59:30 - PIAA State Finals: Bassett/Harer01:05:50 - Around the Conferences & AllocationsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and re...
2026-03-071h 15
BASCHAMANIABig Ten Championships Preview! + The Rest of Conference Championship Weekend! | 375Conference Championships are here! On today's Basch & The Brain, we dive deep into the Big Ten Championships and also discuss what else we're watching from around the conferences.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Start of Show01:00 - A Little More Big Ten Preseeds & Housekeeping11:00 - Iowa Article on Coaching13:30 - Previewing Big Tens23:25 - 133lbs38:15 - 157lbs46:10 - How Many Big Ten Champs Will PSU Have?47:30 - Second Half of Big Tens59:50 - 18401:09:10 - Team Finishes 01:13:10 - 285lb01:26:30 - Other Conferences01:32:00 - ESPN NuggetRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!...
2026-03-051h 36
BASCHAMANIABig Ten Preseeds Cause Chaos; Our Reactions! | 374The Big Ten Preseeds are out and causing chaos! We react & dive into all the preseeds on today's episode of Basch & The Brain!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Willie’s Back with a Broken Ankle06:30 - Big Ten Preseeds Reaction26:30 - The Captain Joins to talk Data Science in Seeds41:55 - Will We Get The Points?48:15 - 125lbs - 157lbs & What Will Change?01:03:42 - 165lbs - 285lbs01:13:00 - Big 12 Seeds01:19:30 - Only SoCon Champion Allocates01:23:00 - Jeremy Hunter Named Illinois Head Coach01:28:30 - Some High School Talk!01:35:00 - AftershowRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Wi...
2026-03-031h 44
BASCHAMANIACan Iowa Knock Off Ohio State? + Ranking Series, Big 12 Seeds | 367Another Basch & The Brain as we head into the weekend!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Setting the Stage02:40 - New B1G Seeding Formula14:50 - Ranking Series Update - Day 125:15 - Day 2 of Ranking Series29:15 - Can Iowa Knock off Ohio State51:55 - Penn State/Michigan & Rest of the WeekendBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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...
2026-02-0559 min
BASCHAMANIAPreviewing Penn State vs Nebraska & Oklahoma State/Iowa State! | 363What an awesome weekend of college wrestling ahead! On today's show, Basch & The Captain will focus on previewing Penn State vs Nebraska and Oklahoma State vs Iowa State, then glance at the rest of the slate.01:00 - Ryan Crookham Out, State of Injuries08:30 - Ferrari Out, Arnold In at 18413:15 - Penn State vs Nebraska Preview for Friday Night27:30 - PJ Duke vs Antrell Taylor49:20 - AJ Ferrari vs Cole Mirasola01:01:30 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa State on Sunday01:15:30 - Vega vs Echemendia01:37:11 - Quick Look at The Rest of the Weekend SlateBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to...
2026-01-291h 44
BASCHAMANIAKnox Decision Soon?, CBU Drops Wrestling, Weekend Rundown! | 356First Basch & The Brain of the Year! Let's Talk Wrestling!0:00 - Intro & Start of the Show05:50 - Cal Baptist Discontinues Wrestling17:15 - Anthony Knox Down to Three Schools22:45 - Jax Forrest to Stillwater After Winning 4th Powerade Title37:00 - Midlands44:00 - Medical Forfeits at Holidays Tournaments48:30 - Soldier Salute01:15:00 - Penn State Wins the Southern Scuffle01:24:00 - Other Weekend Results01:33:00 - Braeden Davis Wrestling This Weekend01:36:09 - Powerade Recap01:43:00 - Brecksville Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop...
2026-01-051h 59
BASCHAMANIAMaking Sense of the Holiday Tournaments; Final Basch & The Brain of 2025 | 355It's the final BASCH & THE BRAIN of 2025!0:00 - Intro & Start of Show10:30 - Holiday Tournaments18:50 - Jax Forrest23:00 - Some Powerade Storylines36:00 - Midlands Curveball39:00 - Holiday Tournaments - Who is Going?44:40 - This Weekend in Other Action, Iowa State vs Stanford51:00 - Questions From The ChatBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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...
2025-12-291h 06
BASCHAMANIAIowa State Dominates CKLV: 4 Individual Champs & Team Title! | 351CKLV delivers as it usually does! Fun diving into it this morning on BASCH & THE BRAIN!0:00 - Intro & CFP04:15 - Penn State Against Lehigh14:07 - Cougar Clash24:30 - Iowa State Wins the CKLV29:00 - Strickenberger Wins it at 125lbs32:30 - The Absurd Amount of Medical Forfeits36:00 - 133 lbs and 141lbs41:45 - 149 lbs and 157bs - Jaxon Joy Stock Up47:50 - 165lbs and 174lbs - Schubert Stock Up55:00 - 184lbs - James Conway Honorable Mention Stock Up01:01:05 - 197lbs & 285lbs - Christian Carroll Stock Up01:10:00 - Recruiting News - Kikiniou and Shepherd Commit 01:16:30 - Chat Asking About Shamus Regan
2025-12-081h 17
BASCHAMANIAIowa vs Iowa State (CyHawk Dual!) + RAF03 Previews, Basch & The Brain | 348Time to preview CyHawk Dual + RAF 03!0:00 Intro 03:05 - SDSU vs Minnesota Was Electric11:00 - RAF / Real American Freestyle14:20 - RAF03 Card Preview27:50 - RBY Back with the NLWC29:15 - Tazhoudinov vs Cassioppi & Rest of the Card37:04 - RAF04 Lookahead39:40 - CyHawk Dual PreviewBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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...
2025-11-261h 06
BASCHAMANIAPenn State's Depth & New Crystal Ball Rankings | 347We're back for a Live Basch & The Brain as we break down the latest on Jax Forrest to Oklahoma State, Penn State at the Black Knight Invite, and talk the latest Crystal Ball!0:00 - Intro & New Apparel09:10 - Jax Forrest to Oklahoma State Update23:00 - Penn State at Black Knight29:00 - Who Should be #1 at 125lbs?39:33 - The Sealy/Duke Stall Call47:20 - Willie Wants to Ban All Coaches?52:50 - Crystal Ball Updates - 125 01:04:30 - When Will We See Crookham? 13301:16:03 - 141, 149, 15701:26:33 - 165 & 17401:32:20 - Is Ryder in the 184lbs “Top Tier”?01:41:13 - 197 & 28501:54:00 - NCAA Team Finishes via Crystal Ball Rank...
2025-11-252h 01
BASCHAMANIAOhio State Dominates National Duals; Freshmen Continue to Shine | 346National Duals delivered one heck of a weekend of action! On today's Basch & The Brain, Willie & JB dive into tons of great storylines and break down the action in all the duals.0:00 - Intro & National Duals Overall Thoughts12:00 - The Freshmen Shine17:54 - Oklahoma State vs Cornell23:20 - Iowa vs Missouri 30:45 - NC State vs Northern Iowa33:33 - Nebraska vs Lehigh35:35 - Minnesota vs Virginia Tech, Ohio State/Wyoming 38:00 - Iowa vs Illinois40:20 - Oklahoma State vs NC State47:20 - Ohio State vs Minnesota50:13 - Nebraska vs Michigan54:10 - Iowa/Oklahoma State55:50 - Jax Forrest Wrestling Second Semester...
2025-11-171h 54
BASCHAMANIANational Duals Preview! Basch & The Brain Live | 345National Duals kick off in just under two days, and it's time to preview all the action!0:00 - Intro & Penn State Not Being at The National Duals16:55 - Lineup Notes22:00 - Iowa vs Missouri to Kick Us Off27:20 - Little Rock/Illinois and other 10am EST Duals35:10 - 12pm Duals, Bottom Side of Bracket44:30 - Ohio State vs Nebraska49:00 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa01:03:00 - Quick Penn State Note from Willie01:06:30 - Notables not in the Lineup01:07:53 - Who Makes the Finals?01:10:30 - Iowa vs Nebraska Potential Dual01:14:00 - Oklahoma State vs Ohio State Potential01:18:30 - Ohio State...
2025-11-131h 32
BASCHAMANIAOklahoma State's True Freshmen Shine, Weekend Roundup | 344Let's Dive Into NCAA Week 2 Action on Basch & The Brain!0:00 - Intro & Weekend Overview03:50 - Oklahoma State vs Stanford10:00 - Freshmen Were the Highlight23:00 - Notable Upsets & Wins This Weekend30:50 - Bill Farrell 32:45 - Bo vs Beau at the Farrell36:00 - Kasak Redshirting39:00 - Caleb Smith Joins the Show43:15 - Lehigh Lineup?47:30 - Mario Carini to Virginia TechBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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...
2025-11-1052 min
BASCHAMANIAIowa Lands Five Monster Commitments Live on Basch & The Brain | 343LIVE Commitments on BASCH & THE BRAIN tonight! 0:00 - Intro 01:50 - What the Recruiting Process Was Like for Joey & Paul03:00 - The New Recruiting Process with NIL06:35 - Paul Kenny & Joey Bachmann Make Their Decisions!09:50 - Projected Weights11:40 - Sean Kenny and Freddy Bachmann Join The Show20:50 - Israel Borge JoinsBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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...
2025-11-1036 min
BASCHAMANIAOklahoma St vs Stanford Tonight! + Iowa Opens Season & New Big Board Updates | 342Basch & The Brain Live from Nebraska's Locker Room!0:00 - Willie’s Here1:30 - Hawkeyes Opened Their Season7:30 - Nebraska Gang Crashed the Party10:30 - Iowa State Not Being at National Duals12:30 - Nebraska / Army15:30 - Stanford vs Oklahoma State21:00 - Aaron Nagao, The Guy at 141 for PSU26:00 - Weekend, What’s on Tap31:15 - Senior Big Board Updates34:05 - Junior Big Board Updates to Top 20Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASC...
2025-11-0750 min
BASCHAMANIACaleb Henson Redshirting, U23's Wrap Up + RAF 02; Basch & The Brain | 339U23's are wrapping up, RAF 02 is in the books & Caleb Henson is redshirting! Great slate of topics to dive into on today's BASCH & THE BRAIN!0:00 - Intro 02:00 - Caleb Henson Redshirting10:00 - Starocci Interview at RAF0214:00 - DeSanto & Sorsenson23:00 - More on RAF Takeaways27:10 - Betting Lines & Nate Jackson beating Carter Starocci49:00 - Penn State Had 15 of 30 Spots on U17 / U20 / U23 Teams52:00 - Wrestle Offs01:00:30 - The Crystal Ball / NCAA Preview Show Coming!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and...
2025-10-271h 05
BASCHAMANIAHawkeyes Get Sonny Amato, Who’s #1 Fallout, Super 32 Week, and RAF UpdatesIn this episode of Basch & The Brain, we dive into a jam-packed week of wrestling news and storylines. From Who’s #1 results and the rise of high school wrestling stars to Antonio Mills flipping to Ohio State and Cam Howard’s big win, we break it all down. We also preview Super 32, talk about shady business in college recruiting, and react to Iowa landing Sonny Amato. Plus, we cover the latest recruiting buzz, Nick Mitchell stepping down at Grand View, and Nico Megaludis + Carter Starocci being added to RAF02.0:00 - Intro & Willie Rants03:00 - Who’s #1 & The Rise of Hig...
2025-10-141h 07
BASCHAMANIANew High School Rankings, Coaching Moves & More; Basch & The Brain LiveWe're back to our regularly scheduled Monday morning programming with a full breakdown of the 2025 World Championships!0:00 - Intro & Weekend Sports01:45 - James Franklin = Tom Brands?05:45 - Cenzo to Lehigh08:30 - Kerkvliet to Lehigh13:00 - Enoch to IMG Academy20:00 - New High School Rankings23:25 - Bishop McCort Having 3 of Top 4 P4P Guys in the Country27:45 - 4 of Top 7 Committed to Oklahoma State30:25 - Uncommitted Top 20 Guys39:40 - Vito Announces Surgery46:00 - RAF 2, Cayden/Mugzy, Zahid to PWL56:30 - Gavin & Hayden: Latest CommitmentsBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY...
2025-09-291h 11
BASCHAMANIABreaking Down the 2025 World Championships; Basch & The Brain LiveWe're back to our regularly scheduled Monday morning programming with a full breakdown of the 2025 World Championships!0:00 - Intro & Willie’s Travel Nightmares05:50 - Overview of the Performance10:15 - 57kg - Spencer Lee, Stock up RBY13:30 - Is Change Needed for Spencer Lee?27:13 - 61kg, Jax Impresses41:00 - 65kg Real Woods is The Real Deal49:30 - 70kg PJ Duke, Austin Gomez58:00 - Gomez training in Michigan01:01:00 - 74kg, Buying Carr Stock01:08:20 - 79kg, Levi is a Hoss01:11:00 - 86kg, is Zahid Wrestling01:15:15 - 92kg, Trent Hidlay’s Comeback01:21:00 - Weights Added to the Olympics in Other Sports01:25:10 - The...
2025-09-222h 01
BASCHAMANIABassetts Visit Nebraska, New Commitments, Senior Worlds Talk!We're back with a new Basch & The Brain a few days ahead of the 2025 World Championships!0:00 - Intro / Start of Show05:50 - Gable Game09:00 - Intermat Releases Preseason Rankings11:20 - National Duals Seeding Notes19:00 - Oklahoma State to CKLV?21:30 - Updated Commitment List 24:15 - Bassett Crew Visits Nebraska37:00 - June 15th Date Pushed Back?45:00 - Nebraska’s Runner-Up Rings50:45 - RAF 2 Updates55:00 - CLAW Lineups57:35 - World Championships Seeds01:15:00 - World Championships ExpectationsBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and sh...
2025-09-101h 42
BASCHAMANIARAF 01: Full Recap, Breakdown & Takeaways; Basch & The BrainRAF 01 is officially in the books & today, we'll dive into it all!0:00 - Start of Show02:30 - NCAA Eligibility 05:40 - Overall Takeaways from RAF 0111:15 - Adding The Belts Was The Right Call14:00 - Rewarding The Athletes Who Bought In18:30 - What Happened to the Seth Gross Match?22:00 - Holly Holm’s Presence on the Card29:15 - Recapping the Full Card38:30 - Gomez is the Heel RAF Needs44:50 - Wick/Nolf Was Match of the Night56:30 - Three 2:00 Periods01:13:55 - Bo Nickal is Back01:17:55 - Wyatt vs Mason Will be GreatBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NE...
2025-09-011h 26
BASCHAMANIAReal American Freestyle 01 Full Preview & Picks! + Rademacher Being Poached?!Episode 329 of Baschamania, a fun Basch & The Brain covering:0:00 - It’s “RAF01 Fight Week”03:30 - Gable Game13:00 - Justin Rademacher Being Poached?20:22 - Junior Pan Ams & U20 Cleanup22:50 - Jordan Williams in and Going 15725:30 - Who’s #1 Headed to Iowa30:55 - Bo Bassett Recruiting Update?33:30 - NIL Collectives40:00 - Portland St vs Tarleton St47:00 - Real American Freestyle50:25 - RAF Card Preview - First Half of Card01:02:30 - Second Half of Card01:10:45 - Our Official RAF01 Picks01:19:00 - RAF Q’s from the Chat01:23:28 - Gable Out of CJI, Making MMA DebutBe sure to SU...
2025-08-261h 28
BASCHAMANIAU20 Worlds Reactions & Recap! Basch & The Brain | 326After two fun days of U20 Worlds action, it's time to dive into it!0:00 - Intro & Gable Game04:15 - Aaron Pico’s Fight15:45 - It's U20 World's Week!16:30 - PJ Duke is a World Champ25:00 - Dee Lockett Eliminated35:00 - Luke Stanich is a DAWG39:15 - Justin Rademacher Is a World Champ!51:45 - Cole Mirasola Bounces Back for Bronze55:00 - Anthony Knox Eliminated at 57kg01:01:30 - Henckel Going for Gold01:11:20 - Mirasola Going for BronzeBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on...
2025-08-181h 25
BASCHAMANIAMason Parris is Back, RAF is Finalized & It's Junior Worlds Week! | 325Starting the week off with another edition of Basch & The Brain Live!0:00 - Intro & Gable Game05:00 - Jayden James Interview08:30 - Real American Freestyle Is Set12:20 - Final Real American Freestyle Card on August 30th15:30 - Mason Parris is Back20:15 - Penn State Hosting Big 10’s23:00 - Lennox Wolak Added Asst Coach, CoachingCarousel27:00 - UFC/PPV News - Paramus Plus31:10 - U20/Junior World Championships Week! (Kinda)39:00 - State Titles Don’t’ Mean As Much50:00 - Willie Doesn’t Like Flo’s All Century TeamBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support...
2025-08-111h 00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 27
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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2024-12-041h 47
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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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2023-11-302h 15BASCHAMANIABasch & 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
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2023-10-301h 20BASCHAMANIABasch & 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.
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2023-09-142h 10BASCHAMANIABeau 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.
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2023-07-131h 22BASCHAMANIABasch & 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.
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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!
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2023-06-071h 42BASCHAMANIAConference 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.
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2023-03-061h 55BASCHAMANIABasch & 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!
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2023-01-031h 15