Episodes

2h ago

What a great weekend of wrestling! 0:00 - Intro & Start of the Show 03:30 - Mike Poeta On Leave 09:30 - Penn State Sets New Record 17:40 - Oklahoma State beats Nebraska 22-12 22:00 - Jax Forrest or Ronnie Ramirez Moving Forward? 24:45 - Sergio Vega Pinning Brock Hardy 40:30 - Low Scoring Matches / Takedown Discrepancy 51:10 - Why No AJ Ferrari? 55:45 - Ohio State Beats Iowa State 01:11:55 - Anthony Knox Decomitts From Cornell 01:23:40 - RAF 04 01:29:00 - RAF 05 in 3 Weeks on January 10 01:37:15 - Beast of the East & Housekeeping 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

4d ago

What a huge weekend on deck for wrestling fans! 0:00 - Intro & Start of the Show 05:00 - Jax Forrest Update 15:00 - Crystal Ball Updates 21:35 - Crystal Ball Projections 29:30 - Ohio State in Crystall Ball 51:45 - Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma State 59:00 - Is Facundo Too Low? 01:05:40 - Oklahoma State vs Nebraska Sunday 01:38:00 - Ohio State vs Iowa State (4pm EST Sunday) 01:54:00 - Penn State vs Stanford 02:02:20 - Quick Rundown of College Wrestling 02:04:40 - RAF 04 02:14:35 - Penn State Bonus Nuggets 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 15

Great weekend of action to recap this morning with the Brain, Willie Saylor, and the Captain, Don Beshada! 0:00 - Intro 05:45 - Robideau vs Watters Doesn’t Happen 18:50 - Flo Ranking Ohio State #1 29:30 - Progress on Jax Forrest to Oklahoma St Second Semester? 36:55 - Penn State’s Weekend & Future 45:30 - Ohio State over NC State Friday Night 54:00 - Ironman 56:05 - National Duals Moving to December 01:04:50 - Diving into Ironman Finals & Overview 01:10:30 - Grey Burnett #BiteGate 01:25:40 - Bo Bassett Winning Ironman TItle #4 & The Bachmann Match 01:37:50 - Jayden James Beats Melvin Miller in OT 01:52:00 - Team Scores & Rankings: Faith Christian Moves to #1 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 8

CKLV delivers as it usually does! Fun diving into it this morning on BASCH & THE BRAIN! 0:00 - Intro & CFP 04:15 - Penn State Against Lehigh 14:07 - Cougar Clash 24:30 - Iowa State Wins the CKLV 29:00 - Strickenberger Wins it at 125lbs 32:30 - The Absurd Amount of Medical Forfeits 36:00 - 133 lbs and 141lbs 41:45 - 149 lbs and 157bs - Jaxon Joy Stock Up 47:50 - 165lbs and 174lbs - Schubert Stock Up 55:00 - 184lbs - James Conway Honorable Mention Stock Up 01:01:05 - 197lbs & 285lbs - Christian Carroll Stock Up 01:10:00 - Recruiting News - Kikiniou and Shepherd Commit 01:16:30 - Chat Asking About Shamus Regan 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 4

Big weekend ahead with the CKLV kicking off on Friday! 0:00 - Intro & CKLV Weeks 04:45 - Teague Travis to Mizzous 08:55 - Grey Burnett to Penn States 16:15 - Kevin Jack to IMG Academys 25:15 - CKLV! Starting at 125lbs, 133lbs & 141lbss 43:30 - CKLV 149lbs, 157lbs, & 165lbss 56:40 - CKLV 174 - 285lbs 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 2

Exciting weekend with some great action at the CyHawk dual and RAF 3, and today we break it all down! 0:00 - Intro & Some Football Talk 05:11 - CyHawk Dual 08:30 - Bastida Almost Majors Kueter 12:15 - Iowa’s Offensive Struggles Continue 29:05 - Bailey & Williams Getting Majored 34:13 - Ryder Block over Paniro 40:10 - Will Transfers Keep Getting Big Paydays if Some Flop? 55:40 - Angelo Ferrari beats Dean 2-1 01:02:15 - Rocky & Endene Main Event 01:09:30 - Ben Askren’s “Offer” to Coach Iowa 01:23:00 - Real American Freestyle 3 01:32:10 - RAF 3 Results 01:40:40 - Spencer Lee Gets Pinned 01:50:20 - Michael Chandler defeats Chad Mendes 5-0 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 26

Time to preview CyHawk Dual + RAF 03! 0:00 Intro 03:05 - SDSU vs Minnesota Was Electric 11:00 - RAF / Real American Freestyle 14:20 - RAF03 Card Preview 27:50 - RBY Back with the NLWC 29:15 - Tazhoudinov vs Cassioppi & Rest of the Card 37:04 - RAF04 Lookahead 39:40 - CyHawk Dual Preview 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 25

We'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 Apparel 09:10 - Jax Forrest to Oklahoma State Update 23:00 - Penn State at Black Knight 29:00 - Who Should be #1 at 125lbs? 39:33 - The Sealy/Duke Stall Call 47:20 - Willie Wants to Ban All Coaches? 52:50 - Crystal Ball Updates - 125 01:04:30 - When Will We See Crookham? 133 01:16:03 - 141, 149, 157 01:26:33 - 165 & 174 01:32:20 - Is Ryder in the 184lbs “Top Tier”? 01:41:13 - 197 & 285 01:54:00 - NCAA Team Finishes via Crystal Ball Rankings 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 17

National 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 Thoughts 12:00 - The Freshmen Shine 17:54 - Oklahoma State vs Cornell 23:20 - Iowa vs Missouri 30:45 - NC State vs Northern Iowa 33:33 - Nebraska vs Lehigh 35:35 - Minnesota vs Virginia Tech, Ohio State/Wyoming 38:00 - Iowa vs Illinois 40:20 - Oklahoma State vs NC State 47:20 - Ohio State vs Minnesota 50:13 - Nebraska vs Michigan 54:10 - Iowa/Oklahoma State 55:50 - Jax Forrest Wrestling Second Semester at Oklahoma State 01:12:00 - Ohio State Dominates Nebraska 01:19:30 - Nebraska Stock Down? 01:23:00 - Ohio State Dominates Iowa in the Finals 27-12 01:31:20 - Some Overall Weight Thoughts 01:34:15 - Willie Reading the Chat0 1:40:00 - Penn State’s Offense on Display & Other Weekend Results 01:49:10 - After Show 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 13

National 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 Duals 16:55 - Lineup Notes 22:00 - Iowa vs Missouri to Kick Us Off 27:20 - Little Rock/Illinois and other 10am EST Duals 35:10 - 12pm Duals, Bottom Side of Bracket 44:30 - Ohio State vs Nebraska 49:00 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa 01:03:00 - Quick Penn State Note from Willie 01:06:30 - Notables not in the Lineup 01:07:53 - Who Makes the Finals? 01:10:30 - Iowa vs Nebraska Potential Dual 01:14:00 - Oklahoma State vs Ohio State Potential 01:18:30 - Ohio State vs Iowa Potential 01:21:10 - Nebraska vs Ohio State 01:25:30 - Penn State Opens Their Season vs Oklahoma 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 10

Let's Dive Into NCAA Week 2 Action on Basch & The Brain! 0:00 - Intro & Weekend Overview 03:50 - Oklahoma State vs Stanford 10:00 - Freshmen Were the Highlight 23:00 - Notable Upsets & Wins This Weekend 30:50 - Bill Farrell 32:45 - Bo vs Beau at the Farrell 36:00 - Kasak Redshirting 39:00 - Caleb Smith Joins the Show 43:15 - Lehigh Lineup? 47:30 - Mario Carini to Virginia Tech 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 10

LIVE Commitments on BASCH & THE BRAIN tonight! 0:00 - Intro 01:50 - What the Recruiting Process Was Like for Joey & Paul 03:00 - The New Recruiting Process with NIL 06:35 - Paul Kenny & Joey Bachmann Make Their Decisions! 09:50 - Projected Weights 11:40 - Sean Kenny and Freddy Bachmann Join The Show 20:50 - Israel Borge Joins 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 7

Basch & The Brain Live from Nebraska's Locker Room! 0:00 - Willie’s Here 1:30 - Hawkeyes Opened Their Season 7:30 - Nebraska Gang Crashed the Party 10:30 - Iowa State Not Being at National Duals 12:30 - Nebraska / Army 15:30 - Stanford vs Oklahoma State 21:00 - Aaron Nagao, The Guy at 141 for PSU 26:00 - Weekend, What’s on Tap 31:15 - Senior Big Board Updates 34:05 - Junior Big Board Updates to Top 20 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Nov 3

The first weekend of College Wrestling is officially in the books! 0:00 - Intro & We Want to Talk Football 03:00 - David Evans beats Aden Valencia 04:20 - All-Star Classic, Zack Ryder Dominates 09:00 - More of All-Star Classic 21:10 - 125lbs Situation at Ohio State & Clarion Open 25:20 - Bo Basset Wins it at 149 27:30 - Melvin Miller Wins it as a High School Junior 33:00 - Rules with High School Kids in College Opens 36:15 - Let’s Check the Chat 41:44 - Running Down Open Results: Princeton Open 43:15 - Navy Classic 46:15 - Southeast Open 51:49 - Bill Farrell Entries, Finally! Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 30

Time to preview the 2025-2026 NCAA D1 COLLEGE WRESTLING SEASON! & Willie's Final Pre-Season Crystal Ball! 0:00 - College Wrestling is BACK! 06:30 - 125lbs Crystal Ball 10:30 - Some of The Storylines for the Year 16:00 - 133lbs 21:50 - 141lbs 27:10 - Checking In with the Chat 30:30 - 149lbs 40:40 - 157lbs 49:45 - 165lbs 55:06 - 174lbs 01:01:00 - Checking in with the Chat 01:05:55 - 184lbs 01:14:00 - 197lbs 01:28:00 - 285lbs 01:35:20 - Team Scores & Finishes 1:49:45 - What’s Coming Up This Weekend Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 27

U23'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 Redshirting 10:00 - Starocci Interview at RAF02 14:00 - DeSanto & Sorsenson 23:00 - More on RAF Takeaways 27:10 - Betting Lines & Nate Jackson beating Carter Starocci 49:00 - Penn State Had 15 of 30 Spots on U17 / U20 / U23 Teams 52:00 - Wrestle Offs 01:00:30 - 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 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 21

A loaded show as we dive into all the Super 32 action from this weekend & more! 0:00 - Intro & Small Talk 01:58 - The Scratches at Super 32 04:30 - Bo Bassett Won 4th Title 07:00 - Jorje Rios Wins it Unseeded 10:45 - Cali, Cali, Cali 15:30 - Quick RAF03/04 Nugget 17:35 - Rocklin Zinkin & Buchanan Having 6 Placers 25:35 - Depth of This Year’s Super 32 27:11 - Antonio Mills Gets It Done 35:30 - 138lbs, 144lbs 40:50 - Bo Bassett Wins #4 46:00 - The Melvin Miller Show 47:30 - DreShaun Ross Being Recruited for Football? 56:15 - 190lbs - 285lbs at Super 32 01:03:00 - FloArena/NextGen, WrestleStat 01:10:00 - National Duals Adds 50k in Prize Money 01:13:00 - Beshada Nugget of the Week: Gabe Logan to Michigan 01:17:50 - Nate Jesurgoa Wrestling Again? 01:20:00 - RTC Loopholes Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 14

In 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 Rants 03:00 - Who’s #1 & The Rise of High School Wrestling 10:15 - Who’s #1 Results Rundown 14:00 - Antonio Mills Flips to Ohio State 16:00 - Cam Howard Wins 22:00 - Rest of Who’s #1 33:15 - Super 32 This Weekend! 35:30 - Shady Business in College Recruiting 49:30 - Super 32 53:00 - Hawkeyes Land Sonny Amato 54:25 - This Weekend in Recruiting Rundown 01:02:45 - Nick Mitchell Stepping Down at Grand View 01:04:00 - Nico & Carter Added to RAF02 Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 9

The On this episode of Baschamania , I’m joined by the one and only Eric Bischoff — the mastermind who helped reinvent professional wrestling with Nitro and the NWO. Today, Eric brings that same vision and passion to a new frontier: Real American Freestyle. We dive into the excitement of turning freestyle wrestling into a professional product, the lessons learned from the first RAF event, and the parallels between revolutionizing pro wrestling in the ’90s and reimagining amateur wrestling today. Eric shares his thoughts on storytelling, creating larger-than-life identities, and building moments that fans actually feel . We also reflect on the loss of Hulk Hogan — co-founder of Real American Freestyle — and what it means for Bischoff to help carry that legacy forward. From emotion to identity to building a true movement, this conversation is packed with insight on where freestyle wrestling can go next and how it can finally capture the mainstream spotlight. 00:00 - Eric Getting Involved with RAF 03:45 - Excitement for the Stories in Freestyle Wrestling 08:45 - Borrowing from Sports Entertainment 14:00 - Developing Characters 18:30 - Turning a Charity-Driven Sport into a Revenue-Generating Sport 22:25 - Takeaways from RAF 01 26:15 - Hulk’s Legacy Moving Forward 33:15 - Pro Wrestling Unscripted 44:01 - Building and Shaping The Identity of RAF 46:30 - RAF 02 Expectations 48:45 - What's Next for Real American Freestyle Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 8

The National Duals Seeds and Draws Are Here & We Have NDI Brackets! Run of the Show: 0:00 - Intro & Yankees Win! 02:00 - National Draw Seeds & Draws Took Place 04:45 - Why Iowa is Seeded Over Nebraska 13:30 - Iowa/Oklahoma State Being on the Same Side 16:00 - Oklahoma State Getting the 4 Seed 21:30 - The Bracket Is Set 25:05 - Will Matches Count for Seeds 27:30 - Will Guys Wrestle 30:00 - Best Early Matches 35:50 - Best Round 2 Matches 41:00 - Some Lineup Notes & Changes 47:30 - Who Will Be in The Finals? 53:30 - Penn State Lands Landon Sidun 55:35 - Sonny Amato Committing Soon + Aftershow Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Oct 6

Big recruiting news & big events coming up! Fun show talking about it all on episode 334 of BASCHAMANIA! Be sure to subscribe on YouTube to hop in the LIVE show chat. 00:00 - Intro & Scheduling Notes 02:30 - National Duals Lineups 09:00 - Bo Bassett & Melvin Miller Commit to Virginia Tech 20:10 - Nebraska Recruiting Weekend 26:20 - All-Star Classic Card Reactions 35:50 - Who’s #1 Match List & Brain’s Reactions 54:10 - After Show & Willie Rants Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Sep 29

We're back to our regularly scheduled Monday morning programming with a full breakdown of the 2025 World Championships! 0:00 - Intro & Weekend Sports 01:45 - James Franklin = Tom Brands? 05:45 - Cenzo to Lehigh 08:30 - Kerkvliet to Lehigh 13:00 - Enoch to IMG Academy 20:00 - New High School Rankings 23:25 - Bishop McCort Having 3 of Top 4 P4P Guys in the Country 27:45 - 4 of Top 7 Committed to Oklahoma State 30:25 - Uncommitted Top 20 Guys 39:40 - Vito Announces Surgery 46:00 - RAF 2, Cayden/Mugzy, Zahid to PWL 56:30 - Gavin & Hayden: Latest Commitments Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Sep 22

We're back to our regularly scheduled Monday morning programming with a full breakdown of the 2025 World Championships! 0:00 - Intro & Willie’s Travel Nightmares 05:50 - Overview of the Performance 10:15 - 57kg - Spencer Lee, Stock up RBY 13:30 - Is Change Needed for Spencer Lee? 27:13 - 61kg, Jax Impresses 41:00 - 65kg Real Woods is The Real Deal 49:30 - 70kg PJ Duke, Austin Gomez 58:00 - Gomez training in Michigan 01:01:00 - 74kg, Buying Carr Stock 01:08:20 - 79kg, Levi is a Hoss 01:11:00 - 86kg, is Zahid Wrestling 01:15:15 - 92kg, Trent Hidlay’s Comeback 01:21:00 - Weights Added to the Olympics in Other Sports 01:25:10 - The Issues with Greco Continue 01:32:00 - Kyle Snyder Back on Top of the World at 97kg 01:39:20: Wyatt Went 0-1 at 125kg 01:46:00 - Coach of the Year? 01:52:00 - Women’s Freestyle Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Sep 10

We're back with a new Basch & The Brain a few days ahead of the 2025 World Championships! 0:00 - Intro / Start of Show 05:50 - Gable Game 09:00 - Intermat Releases Preseason Rankings 11:20 - National Duals Seeding Notes 19:00 - Oklahoma State to CKLV? 21:30 - Updated Commitment List 24:15 - Bassett Crew Visits Nebraska 37:00 - June 15th Date Pushed Back? 45:00 - Nebraska’s Runner-Up Rings 50:45 - RAF 2 Updates 55:00 - CLAW Lineups 57:35 - World Championships Seeds 01:15:00 - World Championships Expectations Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Sep 1

RAF 01 is officially in the books & today, we'll dive into it all! 0:00 - Start of Show 02:30 - NCAA Eligibility 05:40 - Overall Takeaways from RAF 01 11:15 - Adding The Belts Was The Right Call 14:00 - Rewarding The Athletes Who Bought In 18:30 - What Happened to the Seth Gross Match? 22:00 - Holly Holm’s Presence on the Card 29:15 - Recapping the Full Card 38:30 - Gomez is the Heel RAF Needs 44:50 - Wick/Nolf Was Match of the Night 56:30 - Three 2:00 Periods 01:13:55 - Bo Nickal is Back 01:17:55 - Wyatt vs Mason Will be Great Be 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Aug 26

Episode 329 of Baschamania, a fun Basch & The Brain covering: 0:00 - It’s “RAF01 Fight Week” 03:30 - Gable Game 13:00 - Justin Rademacher Being Poached? 20:22 - Junior Pan Ams & U20 Cleanup 22:50 - Jordan Williams in and Going 157 25:30 - Who’s #1 Headed to Iowa 30:55 - Bo Bassett Recruiting Update? 33:30 - NIL Collectives 40:00 - Portland St vs Tarleton St 47:00 - Real American Freestyle 50:25 - RAF Card Preview - First Half of Card 01:02:30 - Second Half of Card 01:10:45 - Our Official RAF01 Picks 01:19:00 - RAF Q’s from the Chat 01:23:28 - Gable Out of CJI, Making MMA Debut Be 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. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania

Aug 21

Episode 328! Time to catch up on a few more days of U20/Junior World Championships action and talk about the Pico vs Duke debate that started. 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 8:30 - USA U20 Recap 11:50 - Stanich Wins Gold & Our Trials Process 14:20 - J’Den’s Role in Winning Team Titles 19:00 - Will a College Poach J’Den 21:15 - Henckel Drops Finals, Wins Silver 25:30 - Blaze & McEnelly Win Gold 27:30 - 2 Sport Athletes, Max Excelling 33:00 - Leydecker Finals Live Reaction 40:00 - PJ Duke vs Aaron Pico Debate 48:00 - Beshada Joins for the Duke/Pico Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania

Aug 20

Fresh off a U20 World Title, PJ Duke joins the show to talk about his journey from bronze last year to gold this year, what it means to be part of Team USA and Penn State’s powerhouse lineup, and how he’s balancing juniors with eyes on senior-level goals. We cover the wild Iranian match finish, the KD coaching influence, making the transition to Penn State, and whether he’ll redshirt. Plus, fan Q&A and fun hypotheticals like who wins: Aaron Pico of 2015 or PJ Duke of 2025. 0:00 - Winning a U20 World Title 01:50 - Bronze Last Year to Gold This Year 03:00 - Being A Part Of This Team 03:45 - The Penn State Team 05:25 - The Iranian Match Finish 06:50 - Focusing on Juniors & Being Present 07:30 - The KD Coaching Perspective 10:00 - Transitioning Focus to Senior Worlds 10:50 - Final X Series with Yianni 15:00 - Representing New York 16:15 - Making the Transition to Penn State 18:30 - Will PJ Redshirt? 19:45 - Taking out NCAA Champions 23:00 - Who Wins: Pico of 2015/PJ of 2025 25:00 - Fan Q&A 35:30 - Being a Part of the Class of 2025 Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania

Aug 18

After two fun days of U20 Worlds action, it's time to dive into it! 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 04:15 - Aaron Pico’s Fight 15:45 - It's U20 World's Week! 16:30 - PJ Duke is a World Champ 25:00 - Dee Lockett Eliminated 35:00 - Luke Stanich is a DAWG 39:15 - Justin Rademacher Is a World Champ! 51:45 - Cole Mirasola Bounces Back for Bronze 55:00 - Anthony Knox Eliminated at 57kg 01:01:30 - Henckel Going for Gold 01:11:20 - Mirasola Going for Bronze Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Aug 11

Starting the week off with another edition of Basch & The Brain Live! 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 05:00 - Jayden James Interview 08:30 - Real American Freestyle Is Set 12:20 - Final Real American Freestyle Card on August 30th 15:30 - Mason Parris is Back 20:15 - Penn State Hosting Big 10’s 23:00 - Lennox Wolak Added Asst Coach, Coaching Carousel 27:00 - UFC/PPV News - Paramus Plus 31:10 - U20/Junior World Championships Week! (Kinda) 39:00 - State Titles Don’t’ Mean As Much 50:00 - Willie Doesn’t Like Flo’s All Century Team Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Aug 8

Fresh off winning the U17 World Championship, Jayden James joins the BASCHAMANIA Podcast to break down his incredible run in Turkey. We talk semifinal and finals moments, training with Khaled Dassan, balancing club and high school coaching, and his dominant 43-0 high school season. Jayden also opens up about flipping his commitment from Virginia Tech to Penn State, reuniting with Duke and Welsh in Happy Valley, and being part of the loaded Class of 2026. From goals for next year to the mindset behind staying hungry, this conversation gives an inside look at one of wrestling’s brightest young stars. 0:30 - Intro 01:50 - Cadet World Team Race, Winning as a Team 03:10 - Semifinals Celebration & Finals Win 05:55 - Relationship with KD (Khaled Dassan) 07:15 - The Growth of KD TC 07:50 - Balancing Club Coach & High School Coach 08:40 - High School Success 10:50 - Jersey Wrestling 12:15 - Goals of Next Year 13:00 - What’s on Radar 14:20 - Staying in Love With The Sport 16:00 - U20 World Experience 16:45 - Flipping Commitment to Penn State 18:50 - Reuniting with Duke & Welsh at PSU 19:45 - Excitement about Becoming a Nittany Lion 20:50 - Developing a High Wrestling IQ 21:35 - Being A Part of the Talented Big Board Class 24:15 - Future Development at Penn State 25:15 - Fan Q&A Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Aug 4

What 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 Notes 12:30: 45kg Keegan Bassett Wins Gold 18:45 - WIllie Representing The American Media 25:15: 48kg Ariah Mills Wins Gold 29:55: 51kg Sammy Sanchez Goes Back-to-Back! 33:40: 55kg Grey Burnett Picks Up Bronze 37:35: 60kg Besmar Goes 0-1 39:35: 65kg Kikiniou Doubles Up in Greco & Freestyle 43:45: 71kg Jayden James Wins Gold! 46:50: 80kg Aaron Stewart Still a Dawg 52:50: 92kg Hodgins Bounces Back with Grit 55:20: 110kg Alex Taylor at Heavyweight 58:00 - Iran’s Terrible Finals Performance 01:00:50 - Men’s Freestyle Action from Poland 01:05:00 - Cowboy RTC Took on China in a Gym 01:11:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa? 01:12:15 - NWCA Convention Results in Dead Period & Willie Hates It Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jul 31

Live 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 Greece 05:00 - Cadet/U17 Worlds Update for Team USA 06:30 - 3 Greco Medals for First Time 09:00 - Morgan Turner is a Dawg 12:25 - Cadet Men’s Freestyle Draws Are Out 17:15 - Hulk Hogan’s Passing & RAF Update 21:25 - TJ Dudley Elevated as Head Coach 26:00 - Sasso No Longer at Lehigh After Arrest 30:30 - Bellarmine Adds Brayton Lee as Asst Coach 35:45 - Vito Competing in Poland? 40:00 - Villasenor to Stillwater 42:00 - Sammy Alvarez Officially Not Going to Iowa 45:15 - NWCA/Mike Moyer 51:30 - Jersey Barred from NCAA Punishment? 53:45 - “Mental Hardship Pilot Program” Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jul 23

In 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 - Intro 02:50 - Get to Know Our USA Cadet World Team 16:00 - Real American Freestyle 23:30 - USA vs Russia 30:00 - WNBA & Wrestling 38:25 - Penn Gets $20 Million Donation 01:01:00 - Ranking Series Cleanup & UWW Notes 01:11:40 - Gable Game to Close The Show Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jul 17

On 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 Game 07:10 - Jax Forrest Takes Out Vito Arujau in Two Straight 28:15 - World Team is Officially Set & We’re Young 30:16 - Fargo Nuggets & USA Bracketing 41:00 - Fargo Results from Cadets 58:50 - Quick Ranking Series Update 01:05:15 - Fargo Results from Juniors 01:39:25 - PA Wins, Team Score Talk 01:48:10 - Wrapping Up The Show Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jul 16

Penn 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-Ams 02:50 - The Twin Component 03:30 - Making U20/Junior World Team Together 05:45 - Competing As Often as Possible 06:30 - Freestyle or Folkstyle? 08:10 - Vibes in State College 09:40 - Getting Mixed Up 10:30 - Cole Going Heavyweight 11:30 - Connor Battling for Roster Spot 14:00 - Transfer Portal Thoughts 16:30 - Coming Off Redshirts 18:10 - Penn State Culture 19:35 - AWA 21:20 - Elevating Wisconsin 23:00 - Impact of Faith 26:40 - U20 Junior World Championships 29:30 - Fan Q&A Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania CONNOR ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/connor.mirasola/ COLE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/colemirasola/

Jul 11

Fun 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 09:50 - Ben Askren Sends a Video 18:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa? 20:30 - Kyle Borshoff Steps Down from Binghamton 28:00 - Fargo Starts Monday + Something’s Got Willie’s Pissed! 39:30 - 2025-2026 Crystal Ball 52:00 - 125lbs56:00 - 133lbs 01:02:40 - 141lbs 01:08:40 - 149lbs 01:12:30 - 157lbs 01:30:35 - 165lbs 01:25:16 - 174lbs 01:30:05 - 184lbs 01:36:30 - 197lbs 01:40:30 - 285lbs 01:49:00 - Show Wrap Up Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jul 7

Fun 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 Game 9:30 - Willie’s Trip to Chicago & Reading The Chat 15:00 - Gabe Arnold’s Departure from Iowa 30:00 - NY Post’s Story on Ferrari 33:15 - Bo Nickal & Real American Updates 49:30 - Teyon Ware to UNC, Sammy Sasso to Lehigh 54:30 - Vito/Jax Next Monday at Fargo 01:00:37 - U23 and U20 Pan Am Teams are Set, Fargo Rosters Rolling Out 01:11:00 - Iowa Roster Updates, Jordan Williams, Crystal Ball Tease Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jun 30

Fun 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 Gable 07:30 - Ben Askren Update 12:00 - Aaron Brooks Facing A Suspension 35:20 - Fargo Two Weeks from Today, Pin System Disaster Lingering? 44:50 - High School Wrestling Rankings P4P Top 10 51:30 - Questions & Topics from the Chat Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jun 27

No shortage of topics in the wrestling world this week! 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 8:30 - Carter Starocci Allegations 28:05 - Jax Forrest Wrestling in Fargo -> Budapest, Ranking Series 32:10 - Tony Ramos Turns Down Northern Colorado Job 36:00 - Current Coaching Scene Needs 42:30 - Bo Basset Follow-up 46:00 - Updated Thoughts on Bo’s Destination 51:00 - Bo & Iowa a Mutual Split? 57:30 - Training at the RTC/250 Mile Radius 58:45 - Traeger & Grill Talk Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jun 23

Over 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 Iowa 11:20 - Melvin Miller Removed Iowa from Top Schools 13:25 - What Bo's Dad Bill Bassett Shared with Willie 31:15 - So, Who Needs a 149lber? 37:10 - How the NIL Package Will Look Now 38:15 - Iowa Will Have To Go Hard After the Class of 2027 39:48 - Looking at the Top 10 at Class of 2027 Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jun 20

Wrapping up the week with a Live Basch & The Brain! 01:30 - Today’s Gable Game 10:20 - Willie Makes a BIG Purchase 14:30 - Coaching Carousel 16:30 - Northern Colorado Position 24:05 - Scotti Sentes Stepping Down from Campbell 30:30 - Rev Share Updates 36:30 - Going Through the Live Chat 44:40 - Jordan Williams Arrested 53:30 Coach KD Joins Live From Brazil Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jun 16

In 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 Freestyle’s growth, and Poulin’s transfer to Iowa State. 07:30 - Delayed Wrestle-offs 14:30 - True Third Matches 17:49 - 74kg: David Carr beats Mitchell Mesenbrink 21:20 - 79kg: Levi Haines is a Hoss 24:45 - 125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Puts on a Thriller 28:45 - 92kg: Hidlay vs Barr was a Battle 33:20 - 97kg: Kyle Snyder Makes 11th Straight Team 38:45 - 65kg: Real Woods 1-0 in Making World Teams 43:00 - 70kg: PJ Duke Stuns Yianni 54:20 - 57kg: Spencer Lee Back on a Team 56:15 - 86kg: Zahid Dominated Dake 01:00:30 - Women’s Freestyle Recap 01:07:30 - Steveo Poulin to Iowa State, NCAA Housekeeping 01:10:20 - Can Real American Freestyle Succeed? Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jun 13

RBY is back on the show today! 0:45 - The Move to Stillwater 2:45 - Training with Daton Fix 05:00 - Transitioning to Freestyle 09:25 - Getting a Big Win 11:30 - Competing for Mexico 14:00 - Audrey Jimenez & Sergio Vega 17:00 - NIL / Brand, Current Thoughts 19:30 - Getting Better in the Room 23:00 - MMA Plans? 25:30 - Final X Picks Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania FOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

Jun 9

It's Final X week! We talk: Bo Nickal Ben Askren AJ Ferrari to Nebraska National Duals Seeds Implications McHenry, Vasquez Transferring Beau Bartlett/Penn State Drama? Men's Final X Preview Women's Final X Preview Army, Kent State Coaching Announcements Incoming Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania FOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

Jun 6

In 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 wrestling — plus a few rapid-fire questions and transfer portal thoughts to close it out. 1:10 - Winning Best of 3 Series 3:30 - Minimal Freestyle Experience 7:00 - Down 0-4 Against Zepeda 9:10 - Growth Points 10:30 - Freshman Season Takeaways 12:00 - Going up to 141 14:30 - Redshirt Season 15:20 - Lehigh Vibes for Next Season 17:30 - Growing up in Jersey 19:30 - Breaking Through at NJ States 24:30 - Successful Transition to College 28:45 - Rapid Fire Q&A 34:20 - Transfer Portal Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania FOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

Jun 5

In 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 X 15:30 - Oklahoma Picks Up Hipolito, Quietly Continuing to Load Up 24:30 - Tyler Wells Buffaloes Willie 29:40 - Army Head Coach Position Down To Final 3 32:30 - Update on AJ Ferrari 41:15 - June 15th First Calls 50:35 - Willie's Real American Freestyle Trip & Updates Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 WILLIE'S EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts

Jun 2

In 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 next move with Real American Freestyle . 6:15: AJ Ferrari Got Denied at UNC 18:10: Troy Nickerson to Army West Point? 24:05: U20s - 57kg, Knox Turned it Around Late 33:30 - 61kg - Blaze back on a World Team 35:15 - 65kg - Was It a Takedown? 46:15 - 70kg - Duke Back on the Team 49:05 - 74kg - Jayden James is a Dawg, but Lockett Too Much 57:10 - 79kg - Henckel Breaks Through 01:01:10 - 86kg - McEnelly Battles Back to Make Team 01:05:40 - 92kg - Mirasola Back on World Team 01:07:30 - 97kg - Rademacher Continues to Win 01:09:30 - 125kg - Cole Mirasola Again Checks The Box 01:16:30 - U23 Nationals - Who Is on the Team, Finals Rundown 01:31:30 - Willie Takes a Job With Real American Freestyle Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts SUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

May 27

In 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 months 25:45 - Sounds like Kyle Snyder is Competing at Final X 33:00 - Real American Freestyle Update 39:10 - Lehigh Adds Women’s Wrestling 47:45 - Junior World Team Trials Continue to Heat Up 01:00:10 - The Advantage of Best of 3 Same Day in Junior World Team Trials 01:18:05 - Where is Iowa this Freestyle Season? Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts SUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

May 22

In his first appearance on Baschamania, Penn State’s Levi Haines joins the show fresh off a World Team Trials win to talk about his dominant performance, what it means to be heading to Final X, and how it felt getting revenge on Dean Hamiti. We break down Levi’s incredible first three years at Penn State — including three Big Ten titles, a 73–4 record, and finishes of 2nd, 1st, and 3rd at the NCAA Championships. Levi opens up about leadership, faith, gratitude, and the elite culture inside the Penn State and NLWC room, plus his thoughts on social media, NIL, and who’s the better outdoorsman — him or Josh Barr. TIMESTEAMPS 01:00 - Winning the World Team Trials 05:00 - Beating Hamiti in the Finals 07:00 - Opposing David Taylor 11:15 - Placing 1st, 2nd & 3rd at NCAA’s 16:45 - Learning The Most From Loss 18:00 - Moving Up Two Weight Classes 19:00 - Winning 3 Big Ten Titles 21:00 - Winning Team Titles vs Individual Titles 24:00 - The Depth at Penn State 28:40 - The Penn State Coaches & Leadership 31:00 - Having No Off Switch 35:00 - Importance of Family 39:15 - Stepping Up into Leadership 42:00 - Penn State Culture & Gratitude 47:00 - Growing in His Faith 49:00 - Plans for Social Media 53:30 - Perspective Heading into Final X 54:30 - Rapid Fire Fan Questions

May 22

In 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 Here 08:15 - Kyle Snyder Looking Likely 18:00 - Oklahoma State Fans are Pissing Willie Off Again 25:30 - USA Not Going to Ranking Series 30:00 - WIllie Getting Sick in Uzbekistan 32:00 - Junior World Team Trials Preview 41:40 - 61kg: Loaded for College Fans 45:30 - 65kg: Bassett/StanichRematch? 51:25 - 70kg: Duke Trying to Double Up 56:40 - 74kg: Dee Lockett Sitting in the Finals 58:35 - 79kg - Will William Henckel Break Through 01:01:30 - 86kg - Max McEnelly vs Sinclair Likely Battle Again 01:03:35 - 92kg & 97kg - US Open Final Rematches Likely 01:07:15 - 125kg is Gonna be a Show Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts SUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

May 18

In 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 a teaser on the Class of 2026 Big Board and our Top 10 recruiting prospects . 05:00 - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of the World Team Trials 18:18 - 65kg Recap, Real Woods Brought It 30:25 - 70kg Recap, We’re Getting Yianni vs PJ! 36:00 - National Team/Not Wrestling Back 44:40 - 79kg, PSU/NLWC Sends 7 to Final X 48:43 - 86kg - Carter/Dake Delivered 57:00 - 92kg - Barr is an Animal 01:01:45 - 97kg - TBD if Our Rep is Now Set 01:05:15 - 125kg - Lacked the Star Power We're Used To 01:10:20 - Skylar Grote brought it to Amit Elor 01:12:15 - Class of 2026 Big Board Teaser 1:14:20 - The NEW TOP 10 in The Class of 2026! Be 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts SUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

May 16

In 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 Update 11:45 - Will We See Snyder at Final X? 17:31 - Raney Bros Commit to Oklahoma State 25:30 - Iowa Fan Reactions to Not Getting Raney 31:30 - Next Year, Class of 2027 39:30 - World Team Trials Matchups & Making Final Picks Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPSISODES 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 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania/WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

May 12

On 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 Arrested 17:35 - Sammy Alvarez to Iowa? 31:45 - Dee Locket Changing Weights? 37:15 - World Team Trials Preview for Men’s Freestyle (65 & 70) 52:20 - 74kg at WTT 57:00 - 79kg & 86kg at World Team Trials 01:03:15 - 92kg and 97kg 01:08:15 - Is Heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson Next Topic? 01:12:00 - Real American Freestyle Wrestling 01:17:15 - Recruiting Class Rankings Are Out 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

May 5

After 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 Reaction 04:30 - Biggest Takeaways from Freshman Season 06:30 - Getting Injured at Big 10’s 12:30 - Getting Momentum at NCAA’s 14:30 - Cardenas Semis Rubber Match 17:15 - Gratitude for Heading to NCAA Finals 19:50 - Mindset after NCAA Finals 25:00 - 2nd or 3rd Place 29:10 - Role of His Faith This Season 32:15 - Iron Sharpens Iron 36:30 - Leadership in the Room 39:30 - Approaching Next Season Differently? 43:00 - Rocco Welsh Coming & Zack Ryder Leaving 46:30 - Depth at Penn State, Wrestling with Mirasola 49:30 - Excitement for Ono 51:30 - World Team Trials? 56:30 - Biggest Pride from This Past Year 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 29

Fresh 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 Compares 03:30 - Having a Full Year Off 07:00 - The Transition to 70kg 10:00 - Cardenas & Bryce Wins 11:30 - Takeaways from Finals with Green 14:00 - Best of 3 Series at Final X 16:45 - Focusing on Green vs World Competition 19:00 - Only 26, But Already 26 22:30 - Being the Old Guy 23:00 - PJ Duke Story 24:30 - Inspiration in the Young Guys 29:00 - Mindset Focus 33:00 - Evolving at This Point in Your Career 34:15 - Thoughts on Current State of Team USA 39:00 - Impact of Guys Wrestling for Other Countries 45:45 - NIL’s Impact on RTC’s 58:00 - Simon Ruiz Story 01:00:50 - Fan Q&A 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 29

Fresh 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/Juniors 03:15 - Oklahoma State Commitment Impact on US Open 05:30 - Seeing the Veterans Retire 07:10 - Perspective Heading into the Open 09:15 - Finals Match with Seth Gross 12:00 - When He’s Locking In for Vito 13:30 - Daton Fix Injury Update 14:50 - Importance of Faith 19:30 - Balancing Expectation & Pressure 21:45 - Jax on Social Media 23:30 - Other Team Plans? 24:15 - The Excitement in Stillwater 27:15 - Bishop McCort 30:30 - Dynamic in the McCort Room 31:30 - Motivation for Remainder of High School Career 34:15 - Influences for Development & Maturity 36:00 - Getting a Cadillac 37:45 - Fan Questions 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 28

The 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.com 13:35 - Seniors Men’s Freestyle: 57kg 19:00 - 61kg 32:15 - 65kg 37:30 - 70k 43:35 - Par Terre 48:30 - 74kg 53:45 - 79kg 01:03:00 - 86kg 01:11:00 - 92kg 01:14:30 - 97kg 01:15:30 - 125kg 01:19:00 - Junior/U20s Quick Recap 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 23

It'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 Interview 08:30 - OU Doing Some Recruiting 11:40 - Hawkeyes Get Their 197'lber 22:30 - Is Iowa Getting Daniel Cardenas? 30:30 - US Open! 57kg 34:10 - 61kg 38:30 - USA Bracketing.com 46:20 - 65kg 52:15 - 70kg 01:02:55 - 74kg 01:12:10 - 79kg 01:15:00 - Nolf Joins 01:29:00 - 86kg 01:35:50 - 92kg 01:38:00 - 97kg 01:41:45 - 125kg 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 22

Olympic 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 cornerstone of everything he’s building. From mentoring senior-level athletes to investing in the next generation, Brandon unpacks what it truly means to pursue the Greater Gold . 01:30 - Past 9 Years in Philly at the PRTC 05:20 - Stepping Down from the PRTC0 5:50 - Decision to Make a Move from Philly to Arkansas 08:25 - Power of Prayer 10:10 - Opening the G1 Training Center 13:00 - Instilling Core Values 14:25 - G1 Will be a World-Class Facility 16:30 - Bringing In Senior-Level Talent 18:41 - Juxtaposition of Coaching All Ages 20:25 - SportsLife Wrestling 24:00 - Faith Is Now the Cornerstone 25:50 - Building in Arkansas 28:25 - Leaving Legacy in Philly 31:00 - Supporting What’s Next 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 19

There 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 Fans 19:45 - Hatred for Penn State Not Going 24:25 - Credit to Iowa Fans 30:30 - People Want Penn State vs Oklahoma State 40:00 - The Seeding of National Duals - Nebraska the 1? 01:08:30 - Lottery For Remaining Teams 01:10:00 ISH - Transfer Updates 01:28:00 - Graduates Not Happy With Coaching Salaries 01:31:15 - Coaching Hires/Moves 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 14

There 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 Gilman 18:15 - Brayden Thompson Staying In Stillwater 24:20 - Thomas Gilman Back to NLWC 30:30 - UNC Picks Up AJ Ferrari 38:00 - Willie Explains “Nebraska 2nd Best Program" 42:15 - Cowboy RTC Adds Lee Roper 46:20 - Rutgers Adds 3 From The Portal 51:15 - Iowa State Adds Elam & Dean 01:00:30 - National Duals Selection 01:08:10 - Willie Rants on “Newbs” 01:11:30 - Ono Does Not Have Four Years 01:13:30 - Coaching Moves 01:19:00 - Tidbits From Around Wrestling 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 10

Thomas 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 Coaching 06:11 - Not Going to Turkey 08:45 - Coaching at Oklahoma State 12:45 - Coaching Troy Spratley to the National Finals 17:00 - The Decision to Leave Oklahoma State 20:00 - Going back to NLWC 25:30 - Transitioning from Selfish to Selfless 28:40 - Coaching Instinct vs Philosophy 31:00 - Comparing The Experience at Iowa, Oklahoma State, and Penn State 33:00 - Instilling This in Athletes 37:15 - Faith Playing a Pivotal Role 40:00 - Excitement to Get Back in Rec Hall 44:00 - Pride of Competitive Career 46:00 - Getting Covid Before Worlds 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

Apr 8

Rocky 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 year 06:30 - The Decision to Transfer 08:00 - How NIL Factored In 09:40 - The Decision to Transfer 12:30 - Call From David Carr 14:15 - Approaching a New Room & System 16:30 - Zach Headed to Rutgers 17:45 - Transitioning Within The Big 12 19:15 - Plans for Freestyle & LA 2028 21:30 - Reflecting on Time at Mizzou 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch ROCKY ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocky.rhode/

Apr 6

Another 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 Iowa 08:45 - Iowa’s Line-up: Will Iowa get a 197lb’er to complete the lineup? 16:45 - Ben Kueter Hip Surgery 18:30 - AJ Ferrari Decision Coming Soon 27:50 - Zack Ryder Heading to Oklahoma State 32:55 - Does Oklahoma State Now Have a Log Jam? 51:30 - Deals Need To Be In By April 7th, Paid Out by Around June 20th 56:15 - How Many Wrestlers Have “NIL Value” 01:08:45 - Roster Cap Deadlines 01:22:50 - Glimpse into Vegas/Open Show 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch DRAKE ON INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/ maxmcenelly_

Apr 4

On 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 Season 03:19 - Making the Jump to College 05:30 - Being an Underdog 08:28 - Dropping Matches to Carter & Parker 11:00 - Bouncing Back for 3rd 13:00 - Match Against Berge 14:30 - Film Guy? 15:45 - Having Gable Back For This Year 18:00 - Impact of Michael Kemerer 20:00 - Vance Vombaur in the Room 22:00 - Maintaining Momentum 24:30 - 184 Next year 25:45 - Fan Q&A 33:08 - NIL Deals 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch MAX ON INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/ maxmcenelly_

Apr 3

Great having 2x National Finalist Drake Ayala of Iowa on the show today! 1:13 - Checking in Post-NCAA’s 03:40 - Growth at Iowa 06:30 - Going to Paris with Spencer Lee 10:00 - Overcoming Adversity 12:20 - The NCAA Tournament 15:20 - NCAA Finals Experience 2 Years in a Row 16:30 - Teemer & Parco Hate 20:30 - Nasir Bailey & Jordan Williams Joining Iowa 24:30 - Excitement on the Recruits Coming In 26:00 - Training Partners 27:45 - Having His Brother Dru in the Room 29:10 - Buchanan Winning National Title 30:10 - The Iowa Culture 33:30 - Leadership In the Room 36:30 - Pride in Career 38:25 - Hawkeye Streaks 40:30 - Fan Q&A 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBasch CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch DRAKE ON INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/drake_ayala

Apr 1

The 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 PSU 39:40 - NIL and Why Are Some Numbers Disclosed & Others Aren’t? 48:00 - Iowa Picks Up Williams & Bailey 56:30 - Will They Pick Up Dean Peterson, Too? 59:30 - Will The Mirasolas Transfer? 01:02:40 - Alex Facundo to Oklahoma State 01:07:30 - Rosters to be Capped at 30 Soon 01:15:30 - Tim Flynn Calls out Iowa 01:27:15 - Dake Competing for 4 More Years 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR VIDEO! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!

Mar 30

Ohio 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 Transferring 02:10 - What Happened Back in December 03:45 - Reaction When Going Into the Portal 05:11 - Making The Decision 07:32 - Reuniting with KDTC 08:21 - The Role of NIL 09:20 - Weight for Next Year 10:00 - Offseason Plans 11:37 - What He’s Looking Forward To Do The Most 12:35 - What He’ll Miss The Most at Ohio State 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 26

Great 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 Season 4:14 - The Hunger For More Gold, The Fun in Competing 05:30 - Pressure of Being a Highly Touted Recruit 09:00 - Adjusting to College 011:40 - Bouncing Back from Losses & Defeat 13:30 - Losing at NCAA’s 16:22 - Being a Part of the 10 AA Team 19:00 - Making the Jump from High School to College 21:49 - Making Improvements From This Year to Next Year 24:06 - Getting the Nickname “Lightnin” 26:15 - Importance of Play Wrestling 28:35 - World Champ Ono being in the Room 32:30 - Being Teammates with Ono Next Year 38:12 - Who’s Taken on Mentor Role 41:15 - Penn State Culture 44:20 - Biggest Takeaway from Freshman Season 48:00 - Fan/Listener Q&A 58:00 - What’s Coming Up/Closing The Show 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 26

The 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 Quiet 07:50 - There Are Buckets of Transfers 21:16 - Portal Rundown 43:13 - What’s Going on at Iowa State? 51:30 - Lucas Byrd Transferring Out? 52:55 - Jayden James Flips to Penn State 59:30 - Cleveland State Wrestling May Have a Chance 01:01:50 - Ono & Predicted Penn State Lineup for 2025-2026 01:14:58 - Nebraska Lineup Predictions for 2025-2026 01:19:30 - Iowa Lineup Predictions for 2025-2026 01:31:45 - Oklahoma State Lineup Predictions for 2025-2026 01:39:30 - Lehigh Lineup Predictions for 2025-2026 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 23

WOW! 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 Trip 07:30 - Starting With The Team Race 09:00 - Penn State Dominated 18:00 - Podium Picture 24:30 - David Taylor’s Rookie Coaching Season 31:50 - Ono to Penn State? 41:00 - 125lbs Recap 47:15 - 133lbs 56:20 - 141lbs 01:09:50 - 149lbs 01:18:30 - 157lbs 01:30:20 - 165lbs 01:39:45 - 174lbs 01:47:25 - 184lbs 01:54:30 - 197lbs 02:06:25 - 285lbs 02:20:00 - Closing The Show 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 17

We 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 Championships 05:40 - The Whole Gang Is Going to Philly 11:00 - Tyler Brennan Situation is So Dumb 20:00 - Betting Odds for Teams 22:15 - Projected Seeds 25:30 - Iowa Bracket Projections 35:15 - Oklahoma St Projections 44:30 - Can Illinois Take Top 5 After Big Ten Performance? 48:30 - 125 lbs - WIllie’s Official Predictions & Projections 53:10 - 133 lbs 58:50 - 141 lbs 01:02:50 - 149 lbs 01:04:45 - 157 lbs 01:09:15 - 165 lbs 01:11:10 - 174 lbs 01:18:40 - 184 lbs 01:23:40 - 197 lbs 01:26:15 - 285 lbs 01:28:30 - Dark Horses 01:32:30 - Yianni is Returning! Up at 70kg 01:35:30 - Transfer Portal Updates 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 13

We 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 Bad 10:00 - 4 Teams Qualified All 10 11:30 - Tyler Brennan Situation 19:30 - Previewing 125 lbs at NCAA Championships 23:45- Actually Starting 125 lbs 30:30 - 133 lbs 38:20 - 141 lbs 50:14 - 149 lbs 01:01:15 - 157 lbs 01:17:20 - 165 lbs 01:24:30 - 174 lbs 01:31:48 - 184 lbs 01:39:12 - 197 lbs 01:51:15 - 285 lbs 01:59:00 - Team Score Predictions 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 10

Conference 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 Championships 22:10 - 133lbs 35:40 - 141lbs 46:00 - 149lbs 54:00 - 157lbs 01:01:30 - 165lbs 01:07:08 - 174lbs 01:17:40 - 184lbs 01:25:30 - 197lbs 01:36:45 - Heavyweight 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Mar 10

We’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’s 06:30 - Pac 12 To Grow? 10:15 - Recapping Pac 12’s 15:45 - AJ Ferrari Wins Pac 12 Title, What Will Happen in Philly, Next Year 32:00 - 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 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Mar 9

Another LIVE show this morning as we recap Conference Championship Saturday! 0:31 - What Happened with Weigh-Ins 07:30 - Who’s In, Who Needs Allocations 13:59 - Starting to Recap 125lbs at Big 10’s and Big 12’s 22:45 - 133lbs 25:45 - 141lbs 30:45 - 149lbs 35:45 - 157lbs 37:45 - 165lbs 43:52 - 174lbs 47:39 - 184lbs 50:21 - 197lbs 52:20 - 285lbs 56:10 - Adam Waters, Jax Forrest, Random Notes 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Mar 6

BIG Weekend ahead! It's Conference Championships Time! 0:31 - Willie’s Awake 03:05 - We Finally Got Big Ten Seeds, Delayed 07:51 - Saitiev Died 13:25 - Ryan Crookham Is Now Officially Out 20:25 - Taye Ghadial In the Transfer Portal 37:00 - California is Bonkers, NYS 43:30 - Conference Championships: Pac 12s 51:00 - Big 12 Seeds & Picks 01:08:30 - ACC Championships 01:16:55 - Big Ten Championships Preview: Preseeds and Picks (125-157) 01:42:34 - Big Tens 165 - 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 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 ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf

Feb 28

The 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 - Housekeeping 03:45 - There’s a Big Ten Curveball This Year 08:00 - Anthony Knox OUT for Postseason 18:45 - Snyder Wrestled at Multiple Events This Week 28:05 - FloWrestling Card 38:48 - Spencer vs Ono 51:30 - Coaches Rankings = Pure Comedy 55:50 - Allocations are Out - What It Means 1:04:00 - Who Needs an Allocation 1:05:35 - Ryan Crookham/Matty Lopes Situation at 133 01:09:15 - Returning All-Americans Need an At-Large 01:24:57 - Will Iowa Send All 10? 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBEON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 24

The 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 Lopes 05:30 - EIWA’s Will Not Have True 2nd 11:15 - Weekend Recap Begins 13:00 - 285 Seeds at NCAA’s Could Be Interesting 16:55 - Virginia Tech beats NC State 21-10 27:06 - Saturday's Duals: Keegan Is Officially Back 34:25 - No Matt Ramos for Purdue 47:30 - #3 Iowa beats #2 Oklahoma State 21-16 54:42 - Spratley Majors Cruz 01:09:00 - Nelson or Kennedy To Go in the Postseason? 01:10:30 - Brands Wouldn’t Say if Ferrari or Arnold is Going 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 20

The Final Weekend of the College Wrestling Regular Season Is Here! 01:30 - Travel Plans 09:40 - Rutgers/Penn Dual; Is John Poz Retired? 13:10 - Sammy Sasso is All Done 18:15 - Weekend Preview 18:45 - Ryan Crookham Update 25:30 - NC State vs Virginia Tech Friday Night 39:10 - Weekend Preview Continues 47:05 - #2 Oklahoma vs #3 Iowa Sunday Night 01:04:40 - 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 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 LLC (BaschSolutions.com) Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR VIDEO! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 17

The 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 Iowa State Was Electric 01:13:11 - Ranking Series Entries Out For Next Week 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions LLC (BaschSolutions.com) Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR VIDEO! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 13

The 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 Here 04:45 - Is Gable #1 (Seed) Next Topic 08:40 - Big Ten Projected Seeds (125 - 157) 25:55 - Big Ten Projected Seeds (165 - 275) 30:30 - It’s Army/Navy Week 32:30 - NCAA Rev Share Update 41:00 - Hodge Watch 49:30 - Weekend Preview Begins 50:30 - #1 Penn State vs #8 Ohio State 01:02:30 - #3 Iowa vs #6 Minnesota 01:22:15 - Rest of the Weekend Slate 01:26:30 - Iowa State at Northern Iowa 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions LLC (BaschSolutions.com) Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR VIDEO! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 10

Weekend Rundown Time With Willie 'The Brain'! 01:59: Drama over Commentary 22:10: Terrel Barraclough beats #3 Peyton Hall 23:30 Iowa beats Nebraska 19-16 46:25: GOAT Follower’s Note on Buchanan Not Making Top 100 Big Board 59:18 Rest of The Weekend Slate 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR VIDEO! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 6

Great 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 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Feb 3

What 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 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Jan 29

The 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 Arnold 01:26:40 - 197: #4 Josh Barr vs #1 Stephen Buchanan 01:41:50 - 285: #2 Greg Kerkvliet vs #11 Ben Kueter 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL! https://bit.ly/2QrKFXf CONNECT ON X/TWITTER: TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER/X https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 BASCHAMANIA AUDIO FEEDS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

Jan 27

Time 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 Slate 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. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.

Jan 24

Fun 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 Level News/Nuggets 01:30:30 - After Show 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 rating and review on Apple Podcasts! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at www.BaschSolutions.com.

Jan 20

Fun 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 more great stories & analysis. PLEASE 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Jan 16

Fun 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), Michigan vs Minnesota 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 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Jan 13

Basch & 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 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Jan 3

Basch & 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 to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories & analysis. PLEASE 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 24, 2024

Lot 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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories & analysis. PLEASE 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 17, 2024

Time 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 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 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 16, 2024

Josh 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 Season 27:05 - Getting Beef from Kasak Family Farm 29:10 - Cutting Back to 84 Next Year? 30:32 - On Cutting Weight 32:00 - Iron Sharpens Iron 33:15 - Having a Tough Schedule 36:05 - The Penn State Culture 38:08 - Influential Leadership 42:00 - Competing This Weekend 43:39 - Rapid Fire Instagram Questions 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 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 11, 2024

Fun 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 Earlier 25:30 - CKLV Performance 29:10 - Developing Mindset 33:49 - Expectations For the Rest of the Season 36:39 - Learning From Cael about Target Being On Your Back 41:18 - Looking Forward To Most the Rest of the Season & Post College 44:07 - What Wrestling Taught Him Most 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 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 8, 2024

Great 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 archives to hear more great stories & analysis. PLEASE 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 www.BaschSolutions.com.

Dec 4, 2024

Some CKLV entry updates have come in & we go weight-by-weight to recap Willie's Crystal Ball rankings/projections! 3:00 - CKLV Updates 13:20 - Crystal Ball Overview 16:02 - Crystal Ball: 125 25:21 - Crystal Ball: 133 35:48 - Crystal Ball: 141 44:29 - Crystal Ball: 149 50:53 - Crystal Ball: 157 01:02:28 - Crystal Ball: 165 01:07:38 - Crystal Ball: 174 01:18:15 - Crystal Ball: 184 01:23:54 - Crystal Ball: 197 01:31:47 - 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 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. THE HOST OF THE SHOW: JUSTIN BASCH TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch WILLIE ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BASCHAMANIA WRESTLING PODCAST! Get more premium wrestling content on Rokfin! Rokfin.com/Baschamania

Dec 2, 2024

It's going down this weekend in Las Vegas! This weekend, it's the premiere wrestling tournament of the regular season as we get the CKLV Invitational on Friday & Saturday. On today's show, Willie & JB go weight-by-weight as we talk projected seeds, make picks for each weight & discuss the storylines we're watching heading into the weekend! 07:12 - CKLV Preview: 125lbs. 20:10 - CKLV Preview: 133lbs. 26:01 - CKLV Preview: 141lbs. 31:00 - CKLV Preview: 149lbs. 37:33 - CKLV Preview: 157lbs. 46:05 - CKLV Preview: 165lbs. 52:15 - CKLV Preview: 174lbs. 59:40 - CKLV Preview: 184bs. 01:04:51 - CKLV Preview: 197lbs. 01:17:55 - CKLV Preview: 285lbs. 01:23:25 - CKLV Team Projections 01:27:28 - What Team Will Have 2 Champs? 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.

Nov 25, 2024

What a great weekend of wrestling action. From a dominant Gable Steveson return, to the Iowa/Iowa State CyHawk Dual, Penn State Wrestle-offs at the Black Knight Invitational, we recap it all in today's episode of the show as JB and Willie give the full weekend rundown. 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.

Nov 20, 2024

Time to preview all this weekend's action! Missouri vs Illinois - Most Competitive Dual of the Weekend? CyHawk Dual: Iowa vs Iowa State - Will Iowa run away with it? Keystone Classic Preseeds - Some great matches to look out for. Black Knight Invitational - Penn State Wrestle-offs? Full Weekend Slate Rundown - Looking dual by dual... 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.

Nov 18, 2024

Today, we dive into the top wrestling stories from the weekend: Sammy Sasso Returns 454 Days After Being Shot Barraclough, My Current Wrestler of November All-Star Classic Recap College Betting Tidbit Weekend Rundown of Box Scores, Top Results Rocco Welsh to Redshirt and go up to 184 Casey Swiderski to Miss the Entire Season with a Knee Injury Gable is BACK. FIRST Semester, too. Marcus Blaze Commits to Penn State- Sam Herring, Sneaky Good Pick-Up 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.

Nov 12, 2024

The college wrestling season is underway! Today, Willie & JB recap last week's action and then preview next weekend's action, including the All-Star Classic. Friend of the Show, Don B joins at the end to talk some Jersey Wrestling, as well. 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.

Oct 23, 2024

Willie's Updated Crystal Ball Rankings are OUT and it is time to Officially Preview the 2024-2025 D1 College Wrestling Season. Lot of fun in this episode as we go weight-by-weight and talk about the favorites and some predictions, along with storylines, for the upcoming season. 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.

Sep 18, 2024

Many laughs & an awesome time today having Olympic Champion and 6x World/Olympic Medalist Sarah Hildebrandt back on the podcast. We talk: Processing Emotions before Olympics Susaki Going Down in the First Round Vinesh Missing Weight on Day 2 Wrestling Cuba's Guzman in the Finals Never Giving Up Fans at the Olympics vs No Fans in Tokyo Having Drew with her at the Olympics Elor Winning’s Momentum on Day 1 The Upcoming Generation & Changing The Guard Future for Sarah What Sarah was Craving Cutting Weight Rapid Fire Questions from the Fans 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.

Sep 16, 2024

What an awesome weekend of wrestling at the 2024 World Team Trials for the Non Olympic Weight World Championships! This weekend, Vito Arujau, James Green, Jordan Burroughs & David Taylor all made the 2024 World Team and Willie & I recap it all, talking about many of this weekend's top storylines! 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.

Sep 12, 2024

David Taylor is officially in at 92kg for the World Team Trials, which means it's finally time to do an official preview for Men's Freestyle. We'll dive in to 61kg, 70kg, 79kg, and 92kg, and of course, make our picks! 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.

Aug 28, 2024

Fun show today as Adam Fellers and Don Beshada join Willie & I to discuss the state of the NIL & The Transfer Portal after all of the recent Iowa & surrounding activity. We also talk about "developing" athletes & just what that means. After that lengthy discussion, we talk Gable Steveson/Buffalo Bills, Zain's NLWC addition, WTT news and notes and briefly looking at Junior Worlds next week. 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.

Aug 11, 2024

Olympic wrestling has come to a close at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and today, Willie & I, along with Felters halfway through, recap the action and talk about many of the reactions & takeaways. 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.

Aug 9, 2024

Basch & The Brain Recap the Past Few Days of Wrestling at the Olympics, including: Sarah Hildebrandt Wins Gold Helen In 3rd Olympic Medal Match Spencer Lee is in the Finals Mason Parris Went 0 for 1 Aaron Brooks Loses a Heartbreaker Dake is In Fact Aging Backwards 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.

Aug 7, 2024

Basch & The Brain Recap the First Few Days of Wrestling at the Olympics: Lopez Wins Gold Number 5 Vinesh Stuns 5x World & Olympic Champ Yiu Susaki, then gets DQ'd after not making weight Sarah Hildebrandt Is Into The Finals! Amit Elor is Simply Incredible Previewing Tomorrow's MFS 57kg & 86kg, and WFS 57kg brackets Greco Goes 0-for-5 Micic is Out, Was Weight an Issue? 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.

Aug 4, 2024

It 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 on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 22, 2024

What a fun show today talking mindset & marketing for wrestlers as Wrestling Mindset's Gene Zannetti comes on the show and we talk all things mindset & marketing. For those that don't know, I've owned Basch Solutions, a marketing agency for the past 16 years, and we not only work with businesses of all shapes and sizes across the country, but we work with the best wrestlers, coaches & clubs in the country as well! Lot of golden nuggets in here for wrestlers & wrestling fans a like. Hope you all find value and entertainment in this one! 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.

Jul 15, 2024

Great having 2024 NCAA Champion Greg Kerkvliet back on the podcast as we talk this past season, look ahead to next season, and talk about him competing in the Craig Jones Invitational next month. 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.

Jun 24, 2024

Fun time catching up with the Brain as we swift through news & rumors from the past few weeks in high school, college & freestyle wrestling! Olympics Marketing Seems Quiet Sidakov and Sadulaev Out AJ Ferrari News Matters Teemer Transferring Out Rumors, Volk? Iowa's Transfer Batting Average Bo Bassett Recruiting Thoughts Recent Coaching Moves Rundown Recent Pro Leagues & Events 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.

Jun 11, 2024

Awesome having the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football program, Luke Fickell, on the podcast today to talk about his success in wrestling early on & how it all intertwines with his current position as a D1 Big Ten Head Coach! We talked: Mindset Early in Wrestling Career Wrestling Lessons to Football Choosing to Focus on Football Balancing Multiple Sports Bono & Reader’s Impact on Him Can We Get a Program at Cincinnati Success from Wrestling Gable Signing With The Bills Ben Kueter Focusing on Wrestling Recruiting Wrestlers Coaching Influences Wrestling’s Effect on Team Culture Advice for Athletes Who Want To Be Recruited at D1 Level Excitement For the Season Ahead 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.

Jun 3, 2024

Fresh off making another age-level World Team, high school superstar Bo Bassett of Bishop McCort joins the show today to talk about the successes of the past year before we dive into the recruiting window opening up for him! We talk: Making his first Junior World Team Last Chance Qualifier Experience Humility in Defeat Not Burning Out Bumping Up in Weight Commitment to his Faith Having 100k Followers Recruiting Window Opening NIL's Role in His Decision Opinions on Some Top Schools Fan Questions Rapid Fire Fan Questions 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.

Jun 1, 2024

Great having 2024 NCAA Champ Jesse Mendez of Ohio State on the podcast today ahead of his match next week at Beat The Streets with 2023 NCAA Champ Andrew Alirez! We covered a ton, including: Making the Jump from 6th to Champ Rivalry with Beau Bartlett NCAA Finals Finish Excitement for Next Season Mindset Late in the Matches Sammy Sasso Tom Ryan Olympic Trials Experience Wrestling Andrew Alirez Headlining Beat The Streets Indiana is 141U 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.

May 23, 2024

Earlier this week, 2x NCAA Champion & USA Olympic Team Alternate Nick Lee was named the new assistant coach at Penn State. Great to have him back on the show today to talk all about the past few months leading up to the new role with Penn State. We talked: Wrestling Gomez at the Pan-Ams Other Americans Wrestling for Other Countries 2024 Olympic Trials Experience Wrestling Zain at the Olympic Trials The NLWC vs NLWC dynamic Traveling with Zain to Qualify the Weight Oklahoma St News Breaking Being Offered The Assistant Job The Increased Competitiveness in College Wrestling Looking Ahead to Next Season What’s Next Competitively 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.

May 10, 2024

Great having 4x NCAA Champion, Hodge Trophy Winner, and 2024 Olympian Aaron Brooks back on the show today! We talked: Wrapping up College Career His Hodge Trophy Being Part of the PSU Sports Dynasty Most Memorable Matches Wrestling in U23's, Decision Why Olympic Trials Perspective Connor Mirasola Taking Him Down Match with Zahid; The Singlet Pull Late Night Olympic Trials Weight Cut Sweeping David Taylor 2 in a row The Adderall Rumors Take on David Taylor to Oklahoma State What's Next for AB 86kg or 92kg After 2024 Olympics 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.

May 7, 2024

Two fun conversations in one episode today! First up, I chatted with Air Force's Wyatt Hendrickson, a 2x All-American who is in the transfer portal, looking for a home for his final year of eligibility. We talked about how someone in the military service can transfer, what schools he's looking at, how NIL plays a role, the Olympic Trials, and more. Then, 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades joins the podcast once again as we talk about her Olympic Trials run, dethroning Adeline Gray, the role her faith has played in this past year, being coached by Izzy & Mark Perry, the depth of the 76kg Women's Freestyle field 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 on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 7, 2024

David Taylor was just announced as the new Oklahoma State Head Coach and Willie and JB talked about it as the news officially broke live a bit into the show. 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.

Apr 21, 2024

Great time today recapping the 2024 Olympic Trials as we dive into Men's Freestyle & a bit of the Women's Freestyle action. 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.

Apr 15, 2024

Another fun episode of "Basch & The Brain" as Willie & JB spend 2 hours going through the Men's Freestyle brackets for the 2024 Olympic Trials this weekend! Catch all the action on Friday & Saturday on Peacock & USA Network. 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.

Mar 27, 2024

Now a 2x NCAA Champ, Iowa State's David Carr joins me once again on Baschamania to talk all about his latest championship and more. We talk: NCAA Matches Rivalry with Keegan O'Toole Finals with Mesenbrink Winning With Fans Best Father/Son NCAA Duo? Winning Big 12 Championships What Faith Has Done For Him Perspective for Olympic Trials Post Graduation Plans MMA in His Future? 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.

Mar 24, 2024

Back on the podcast for episode 228 today, is our guy Vincenzo Joseph, 2x NCAA CHAMP, 3x NCAA Finalist (4th year stolen as the 1 seed), as we go weight-by-weight recapping an incredible 2024 NCAA Championships Tournament. We also talk about Cenzo’s return to the mat in just two weeks at the Olympic Trials Last Chance Qualifier! 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.

Mar 14, 2024

It'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.

Mar 13, 2024

The 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 sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 5, 2024

Conference Championship Week is here! Today as Pre-Seeds came out for Big 10's, Willie and JB hop on to do a full preview show of the Big Ten Championships. Also talked about Pan Am Championships and American wrestlers competing for ther countries. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet 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. 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.

Mar 4, 2024

This weekend, 2x NCAA Champ & friend of the show, Roman Bravo-Young, officially became an Olympian! He will be competing in Paris at the 2024 Olympics at 57kg. We spoke on: Becoming an Olympian Wrestling for Mexico Cutting down to 57kg/125lbs PSU Room/Gilman Launching WRSLE Audrey Jimenez/Sunny Side This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet 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. 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.

Feb 22, 2024

The Final Weekend of Regular Season Wrestling is Here, and There Is No Shortage of Storylines & Hype! Willie Won an Award, We Didn't NCAA Still Playing Credentials Game Senior Level Schedule & Updates Virginia Tech at NC State Lehigh vs Arizona State Missouri vs Iowa State #3 Iowa at #2 Oklahoma State Weekend Preview This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet 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. 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.

Feb 19, 2024

Another fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we recap the weekend and talk: Penn State vs Nebraska Full Recap Audrey Jimenez Makes History in Arizona Some Iowa/Wisconsin Notes Is Vito Banged Up? Cornell/NC State Notes Adam Hall named Utah Valley Head Coach Other Weekend Notes & Tidbits NCAA Makes Another Stupid Decision This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet 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. 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.

Feb 15, 2024

Another fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we talk: Willie on FRL Non Olympic Weight World Championships Announced World Team Trials & Olympic Trials Talk Pan Am Championships Coming Up ReviewGate Cornell/NC State Penn State/Nebraska Weekend Lookahead This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet 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. 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.

Feb 8, 2024

Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling including: Crystal Ball Rankings Updates Transfer Portal Probables Penn State/Iowa Preview Nebraska/Michigan Preview 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. 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.

Feb 1, 2024

Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling for the upcoming weekend. Addressing "The Bias" Pan Am Talk Previewing Penn State vs Ohio State Previewing Michigan vs Iowa Looking at the Rest of The 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 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.

Jan 22, 2024

Back 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. 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. 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.

Jan 9, 2024

Back 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 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.

Dec 5, 2023

Great show today recapping The 2023 CKLV Tournament with Willie The Brain as we go weight-by-weight, talk team race, and also bring on the 125lb Champ - and our MOW of the tourney - Stanford's Nico Provo! 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. 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.

Nov 30, 2023

It'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 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.

Nov 21, 2023

It was great to have my guy Cenzo back on as we had some Coffee Talk and dove into: Bill Farrell Men's Freestyle Recap Update on Cenzo & His Return Some College Thoughts & Notes from Around the Country CyHawk Dual 2023 All-Star Classic Picks & Preview 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. 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.

Nov 7, 2023

Willie's Crystal Bank Rankings are out & we went weight by weight previewing this upcoming college season! 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. 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.

Nov 3, 2023

Back-to-back most dominant wrestler in NCAA, Air Force's Wyatt Hendrickson, is on the show today to talk about his recent accolades and the upcoming season! Being Recruited by Air Force Influence of Grandpa, Farm Life U23 Experience Winning U23 Gold Upcoming College Season Most Dominant Wrestler Award Battles with Kerk, Gable Post Academy Plans Fan Questions 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. 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.

Oct 30, 2023

Basch & 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 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. 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.

Oct 29, 2023

He's the #1 P4P wrestler in college today and he's back on the Baschamania podcast to talk all about this upcoming season and the looming 2024 Olympic Trials. We talk all things ranging from: - Winning His 3rd Natty - The Elite Company He's With at Penn State - Staying Hungry for 4 - The Decision To Come Back - Would He Come Back For #5? - Olympic Trials Weight, Prep - Freestyle Plans - MMA Plans - The In-Season Chirping/Social Media - All-Star Classic Coming 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 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.

Oct 19, 2023

Fun having our guy Zain Retherford back on the show today to discuss his newest accolade, becoming a World Champion, and talk about what's next as both his business career & Olympic Trials are on the horizon. 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. 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.

Sep 25, 2023

Today, the #1 P4P wrestler in the Class of 2025 and Willie's #1 on his Big Board, hopped on BASCHAMANIA to announce his commitment to Penn State and talk why, how NIL played into, how the success of the current club and college program plays into it, his return to the mat and more. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 17, 2023

What 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 you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 15, 2023

The 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Sep 14, 2023

It'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 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Sep 3, 2023

Friend of the show Kurt Angle - NCAA, World, Olympic & WWE Champion - is back on BASCHAMANIA as we dive deeper into the new ANGLE doc and talk a variety of storylines: Dave Schultz & their relationship Sylvester Terkay NCAA Finals match Chaid clubbing his neck in the Olympic Trials Overtraining Mental Strength, Perseverance Starting over after Olympic Gold Gable Steveson NIL Deals Available Now Daughter Wrestling Bray Wyatt's Death What does the crowd do when Kurt Dies? What next for Kurt Angle 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Aug 8, 2023

Great 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 through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jul 31, 2023

Great having 2021 Junior World Champ and 3x NCAA D1 All-American from MIZ, Rocky Elam, on the podcast today. We talked about everything from his Junior World Championship win against the Russian and Iranian to both his past and upcoming collegiate seasons and even looked ahead to the Olympic Trials and 2024 Olympics. We also dive into his faith and the role it plays in his career, why his losses fuel him more than his wins, and his thoughts on going home for the 2024 NCAA Championships. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jul 21, 2023

From his battles with Keegan O'Toole and becoming a 4x BIG 12 Chanp to his upcoming senior year, was great to catch up with my guy David Carr and reflect on this past season and look ahead to next year. We also talk Gable Steveson, NIL, Cody Chittum, and feeling like the old guy! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jul 13, 2023

Episode 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 #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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & 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 about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.

Jun 29, 2023

Great 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 #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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & 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. BaschSolutions.com

Jun 12, 2023

Time 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & 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. BaschSolutions.com

Jun 7, 2023

Final 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 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & 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. BaschSolutions.com

May 31, 2023

Fun show today as we start really looking to Final X and Beat The Streets next week on June 10th in Newark, NJ! First up, Executive Director of Beat The Streets, Brendan Buckley, joins me to talk all things Final X & Beat The Streets, from what went into the event being at the Prudential Center and how Beat The Streets is involved to some of our favorite Final X Storylines! Then, Yianni and Vito join us at the 26:20-minute mark to talk about their upcoming matches, the importance of the pre-Olympic year, having it in NYC/NJ, and much more. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

May 18, 2023

Fun having NCAA Finalist & US Open Winner Tyler Berger on the podcast ahead of his upcoming Best of 3 battle with Zain Retherford at Final X. We talked all things this past year, including what's coming up next between Final X & the looming Olympic year weight change. Our conversation order: The Nickname “Pup” Pantaleo gets Pinned The US Open. Confidence Takeaways from Open Faith in His Career Proverbs 21:31 Move to the PRTC Slay & Burroughs In His Corner Training Partners at PRTC Focusing on Just Wrestling Zain and Final X Psychology & School Olympic Year Transition 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Apr 29, 2023

What 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Apr 25, 2023

Aaron Nagao is back on BASCHAMANIA to share his transfer announcement and talk reasoning behind the decision, as well as what the process has been like. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Apr 19, 2023

It'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 sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Apr 9, 2023

With all of the NIL & Transfer Portal talk going on, I thought it made sense to bring on someone who's at the center of the conversation - Aaron Nagao. Nagao just finished an amazing redshirt freshmen season at Minnesota that saw him make the NCAA tournament & All-American his first year. Today, Nagao joined me for a special Easter episode of BASCHAMANIA as we chat about his rare disease, his start in wrestling, what led him to Minnesota, his great redshirt freshman season, what led him to enter the Transfer Portal, and, of course, what's next. Fitting enough for an episode on Easter, we also discuss his bold faith's role in everything just mentioned. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 29, 2023

Today on BASCHAMANIA, UNC's Now-2x NCAA Champ Austin O'Connor, who just wrapped up his wrestling career on the top of the podium in Tulsa, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, finishing on top of the podium and what's next for the former Tarheel. Medical Forfeitting Out of 2022 NCAA Championships Importance of All-American'ing in 2022 Bouncing All Around the Podium Dominant 2023 Season Levi Haines Matches Hodge Reaction Only Letting Up One Takedown Relationship with Tony & Scott Parity of Conference Championships Rooting Against then For The ACC UNC Legacy Freestyle/MMA Aspirations? What's Next for Austin O'Connor 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 22, 2023

This weekend in Tulsa, Greeley, Colorado-native Andrew Alirez brought back the first D1 National Championship EVER to UNC. He joined me on the show today to discuss his wrestling career, the NCAA championship, and of course, what's next. We talk: - Sinking in that he’s an NCAA Champion - Looking back at the bracket - Finals match with Real - Weight management - Living the right lifestyle - Hitting rock bottom - Legacy being established - Decision to stay home - Relationship with Troy Nickerson - Poulin’s Future - Alirez’s Wrestling Plans - Faith in Being Ordained by God - Not getting ahead of yourself - Being a Hodge Finalist - US Open Plans? - Future in MMA 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 21, 2023

Yianni D is now just the 5th ever 4x NCAA Champion after earning another title at 149lbs this weekend. Today, friend of the show Yianni came back on to talk all about the tournament, his season, his career & what's next. We talk through: - The bracket match by match - Is the weight lifted now that the mission was accomplished - Bouncing back from early season Austin Gomez loss - What Mike Grey has done for Yianni - Watching Vito’s Success - Being Done with College - Thoughts on Meyer Shapiro - Anthony Noto’s Performance & Other Top Non-Cornell Performances - Wearing His Own Spartan Shoes in the Finals - Missing The College Fellowship - Fan Questions 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 13, 2023

Great to have 2x NCAA Champ Nick Lee back on the podcast today as we chat: - Transitioning to Freestyle Full Time - Competing at the Zagreb Open - Launching a Company (Wakinyan) - Wrestlers in Business - Advice for Young Wrestlers re: the NCAA Tournament - Being in the NCAA Finals - Going Back to the Finals - Penn State’s Success - Thoughts on 141 Field This Year - Penn State Wrestlers at NCAA's - Nick's Hodge Vote 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 9, 2023

The 2023 NCAA D1 Championships are a week away, and it's time to go weight by weight through the tournament and make our picks. Listen and enjoy as Cenzo and I make our picks and then throw the whole thing out next week, as absolutely anything can happen! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 6, 2023

What 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 the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 3, 2023

Always great having my friend Jordan Oliver back on the show, and the timing for today's episode was no accident! This week JO & Bellator announced that he had signed an MMA contract and would start fighting this year! We had a lot of fun in this conversation as we talk the following: - Decision to Transition MMA - Why Bellator - Will We See Him Wrestle Again? - MMA Training Helping Wrestling - Retiring from Wrestling before an Olympic Year - The Move to Florida - Hardest Part of the MMA Transition - Competing at 145lbs/Featherweight/66kg - The Goal of Being a World Champion - Disadvantage of Starting at ’30s - Prediction for Bo’s Fight - Who Would Excel from Wrestling in MMA - Looking Back at Favorite Moments in Wrestling - Need to Leave the Shoes On The Mat? - Florida Needs D1 Wrestling - Burroughs’ Greatness & If He Did in MMA - When’s First Fight? 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Mar 2, 2023

It's time for Conference Championships, and today's guest knows a thing or two about those! Along with being a 4x All-American, Ohio State Buckeye Kollin Moore is a 3x Big Ten Champ & 4x Big Ten Finalist. Most recently, Kollin won back-to-back Ranking Series events on the Senior Level in Croatia & Egypt. The 2020/2021 Olympic Alternate and I dove into various aspects of his career & faith and even dove into this weekend's Big Ten Championships for a bit! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jan 26, 2023

Fellers 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! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jan 13, 2023

Jake Herbert has no shortage of accolades! From multiple-time NCAA Champion & a Hodge Trophy Winner to Olympian and World Silver Medalist, most who have been around this sport for a while know who he is. Was great having him on the show today to discuss and get his opinion on youth wrestling, success off the mat, how to leverage time as a competitor for your overall betterment in life, and more. Another fun show today! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jan 6, 2023

Today we had the pleasure of having #4 Iowa State’s Head Coach Kevin Dresser on the show. Coach Dresser joined JB to chat about the current situation and landscape of wrestling where there seems to be less competition and more MFF’s and no-shows, NIL, Iowa State’s big weekend duals, David Carr, Paniro Johnson and so much more , including some breaking news at the end. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on ApplePodcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Jan 3, 2023

From 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 podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on ApplePodcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Dec 14, 2022

Great to have 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf back on the show today to talk about his World Cup experience & matches, gratitude in defeat, his new business venture 'Ocean', coping with a high-level athlete long-distance relationship, and more. We cover: - Ping Pong Rivalry with Kyle Snyder - World Cup Experience & Breaking Down the Matches - Cenzo and Nolf Both Competing at 74kg - Gratitude in Defeat - MMA Content Spike Recently - New Business Venture 'Ocean' - Maddie Nolf Update - Long Distance Relationship - with Sports, High Level Athletes - Future Competition Plans 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on ApplePodcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Dec 5, 2022

From CKLV to Iowa/Iowa State and everything in between, fun morning talking all things wrestling from the weekend with “The Brain!” 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on ApplePodcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Nov 18, 2022

Some weekend Coffee Talk with my guy Cenzo and our friend Luke Gardner joins us ahead of an action packed few days of wrestling! From Yianni/Gomez on Saturday to the star-studded All-Star Classic on Tuesday, college wrestling is headed for another excited week. We also talk Bill Farrell, Cenzo competing at the World Cup, and recap the Arizona State/Missouri dual from Thursday night! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on ApplePodcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Nov 16, 2022

Great having NCAA Champ, Hodge Trophy Winner & now... World Silver Medalist Zain Retherford back on the show today. We caught up and talk about his SIlver Medal Performance at the World Championships, his decision not to compete at the World Cup, the explosion of talent in the NLWC room, going back to school, and much more! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Oct 27, 2022

If you follow wrestling, you’ve probably heard the name Scott Green. After a very dominant run as head coach as Wyoming Seminary Prep School in PA, Scott has made the move to Army West Point as associate head coach. Scott joined me today to talk about everything from Wegmans & Chicken Wings to His SEM days and the culture at the prestigious West Point. We talk: Accolades Rundown Wegmans Cult & Love Coaching at Different Levels How to make an Impact in Wrestling The Drive To Coach More Relationship with Past Athletes West Point Prestige Upcoming Season Winter Weekend at West Point Season Expectations Recruiting Differences at a Military Academy vs Prep School/Other D1 Schools Contentious Talk on Chicken Wings 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com

Oct 25, 2022

Leaves are falling & college wrestling is upon us! Cenzo and I had some fun Coffee Talk today to talk the upcoming college season, give our All-Star Classic picks, and talk about some freestyle/international news tidbits. Cenzo also gives a competition update on his future. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 27, 2022

Always a great time when our friend, and now-World Silver Medalist, Yianni Diakomihalis joins the show! Today, he came on the podcast to talk all about his 2022 World Championships experience; from his thoughts leading up to the tournament, to his post-match/pre-match thoughts, and all the takeaways from the Finals. We also dive into the upcoming season and if he's looking at the Hodge Trophy or not and wrap up talking NIL & his new shoe coming out soon! 👀 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 23, 2022

Great having friend of the show Izzy Martinez back on the podcast to talk all about the newest venture in wrestling - Premier National League! PNL Chicago starts tomorrow and Izzy couldn't be more excited after 2 years with some of the biggest & brightest people in wrestling working to make this happen. We also talk about wrestling in MMA, growing the sport, development a few other topics! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 20, 2022

From Jordan Burroughs making history becoming a 7x World & Olympic Gold Medalist to No Russia Presence and Women's Freestyle star Amit Elor, there is no shortage of storylines from the 2022 World Championships! Pleasure having NCAA Champ & Senior Level athlete Mike Macchiavello on to recap a bunch of it! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 20, 2022

The newest Iowa Hawkeye Brody Teske joined me for a quick weekend chat on his career & recent move to the Iowa Hawkeyes. We talk the move, NIL, transitioning to college and more. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 13, 2022

Great talking to Bo just a few days removed from his 2nd pro fight win at Dana White's Contender Series. We talk about a lot of the MMA/wrestling comparisons, how the fight went down, when his next fight is, and much more. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 12, 2022

US Open Champ Nico Megaludis joined Cenzo and I today for some Coffee Talk to talk about the year he's had after an amazing comeback from 2 ACL surgeries on the same knee that kept him out of action for years! We talk about everything from their time together at Penn State to his self-diagnosed quirks, and everything in between - including, his take on the World Team Trials loss to Seth Gross. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 27, 2022

Our guy Vincenzo Joseph is BACK for some Coffee Talk and catching up about his recent decision to leave his coaching gig at Stanford and head to Arizona State to train full time. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 17, 2022

NCAA Champ Seth Gross just added another incredible accolade to his resume: World Team Member! Today, just a week after the monster accomplishment, Seth joins me once again on the podcast to talk about his World Team Trials & Final X performances and share some insight around the matches, circumstances, and overcoming adversity. Always great catching up with Seth! We talked about: 1) Jesse Mendez Match at WTT 2) Nico Match at WTT 3) DeShazer Match at WTT 4) Being the Underdog at Final X 5) Overcoming the Adversity 6) Wrestling Anywhere Everywhere 7) Cut to 61 vs 57 8) Husband/Wife Competition Combo 9) Being “The Guy” in The Wisconsin Room 10) Life in Wisconsin 11) Coaching and Competing at the Same Time 12) Winning The Day - What it means! 13) Book Recommendations 14) Carnivore Diet & Coffee 15) Brand Side of Competing 16) Final X/WTT Fans 17) Upcoming Competitions 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 12, 2022

Great catching up with back-to-back NCAA Champ from Penn State at 141 lbs, Nick Lee! We talked about his final college season, his second National Championship, plans for the senior level, how to succeed at what you're doing -including, but not limited to- wrestling, respecting people who disagree with you, the issue with no fans at World Team Trials, and more. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 16, 2022

Fun time chatting today with 2022 NCAA Champion at 197lbs,Penn State's Max Dean, on this week's episode of BASCHAMANIA. We talked all things from his move to State College, what surprised him and what didn't, the wrestling lineage he's apart of, his time so far at Penn State, how political dodge ball is and so much more. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 4, 2022

Fun catching up with NCAA Champs Roman Bravo-Young and Bo Nickal today! Both are back on the podcast once again to talk about what's coming up for them. Bo just announced yesterday that his next fight - and his first PRO fight - will be June 3rd. Roman just announced that he is coming back for another year at Penn State. We talk those announcements and what they mean, along with topics ranging from NIL & Roman's next wrestling competition to Austin DeSanto & the 2017 Champs vs the 2022 Champs! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 20, 2022

2022 NCAA Champion Ryan Deakin has to be one of the nicest guys in the sport. Today, he joined me on Baschamania to talk about his college career at Northwestern & his NCAA Championship, what he's looking forward to in Freestyle & the World Team Trials, and we also dive into his Faith, among other topics. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, nd 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 14, 2022

My man Yianni D is back on the podcast today fresh off winning another NCAA Championship! Today, he joins to talk about his NCAA tournament, the Freestyle vs Folkstyle debate, NIL deals, his upcoming senior-level wrestling this year, and more. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, nd 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 6, 2022

A lot has been going on behind the scenes these last few days. After Real Woods left Stanford, the conversations started going wild about potential back-door deals & potential NIL deals as wrestlers and coaches are reporting wrestlers being contacted to transfer left and right. Cenzo, the current Assistant Head Coach at Stanford, and Willie, of MatScouts & Intermat, joined me, and we dove into it for a bit. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, nd 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 25, 2022

Couldn’t move past NCAA’s without having a few of my favorite competitors on the podcast! Today, NCAA Champions David Carr (1st in 2021, 3rd in 2022) and Aaron Brooks (Back-to-Back Champion) joined me to talk about their seasons & NCAA Championship Tournaments. It was such a fun episode as we really dove into their faith and also talk about their favorite matches of the season, who should get the Hodge, overcoming a big loss, what their summer Freestyle plans are, and much more. I even asked David Carr if the Penn State transfer rumors are true! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, nd 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 22, 2022

What a weekend in Detroit for the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships! Not much of an intro is needed to set the stage here as Willie and I dive into all things Detroit to discuss the weekend & the tournament. Enjoy! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, nd 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 10, 2022

Great having Izzy Martinez of "Izzy Style" back on the podcast today as we give our picks and preview the 2022 NCAA Championships! We also talk about what Izzy's connection to being such a Michigan fan is and just how deep the Izzy Style > Michigan pipeline runs! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, nd 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 9, 2022

What a weekend it was with the Conference Championships! Today, one of the biggest staples of the wrestling community, Willie Saylor, joins me as we recap Big 10’s weight-by-weight and talk about the medical forfeits crisis, as well as we pull back the wrestling media curtain a bit and give a look at what it's like being on the media side of the sport. NCAA Brackets comes tout tonight 3/9 at 6pm EST. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 1, 2022

Corby's back as we have Big Ten preseeds (which should all hold) and we go weight by weight discussing some key matches and all of our picks for the 2021-2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 1, 2022

They're back! So much fun having Kyle Snyder and Jason Nolf back on the podcast today to talk about their recent trip competing in Russia, Kyle's upcoming best of 3 series with J'den Cox, eating raw liver, Jason & Kyle's heated rivalry and more! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Feb 16, 2022

It's been a few weeks but we're back! We caught up on a variety of topics spanning before Folkstyle & Freestyle as Corby and I talk: AJ Ferrari & Brayton Lee being out for the season, Berge to 57?, the Hodge contenders, Bout at the Ballpark, Rudis SuperMatch1 card, Yasar Dogu, and what's coming up this weekend in the final weekend of the collegiate regular season! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 26, 2022

This Friday Night, the wrestling dual of the year goes down as 1 Penn State travels to take on 2 Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena! I couldn't be more excited for this dual, and as a PSU homer, needed to have a balanced conversation with a Iowa homer, to go through all of the matches one by one! Happy to have Adam Fellers on today to preview the dual and make some picks. Cenzo hops on for 20-30 mins as well! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 15, 2022

A back-to-back special today as I'm first joined by Cenzo and Real Woods for a half hour of Coffee Talk, getting to know and catching up with the 141lb NCAA Championship contender Real who just captured his 2nd Southern Scuffle title a few weeks ago. At the 28:30 mark, Drew Hildebrandt joins me for the second half of the show to talk about his move & transfer to Penn State and his recent debut as a Nittany Lion. Drew and I also talk about what's next, the relationship and dynamic with his sister, Olympic Bronze Medalist/World Silver Medalist Sarah Hildebrandt, who's helped him the most in the room, and more. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 5, 2022

I can't remember who, but I heard a podcaster once say that if nobody listened to their show, they would still do it because of the conversations they get to have. This is how I feel after having one of the most dominant wrestlers in the world on the show and having such a fun conversation. Today, 2019 World & 2020 Olympic Champ Tamyra Mensah-Stock joined me on Baschamania to talk all things from Olympics and video games to her Faith and what's next. Such a fun show catching up with and getting to know one of the current greats in our sport! We also talk about the explosive growth in women's wrestling, karaoke machines, and coping with high's and lows, among other things. 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 24, 2021

We had a lot of fun with the Thanksgiving Day Snake Draft with Nolf, so we decided to do a Christmas Special, as well. Cenzo's PSU teammate Luke Gardner joined us today as we chatted a little Collegiate Duals, a little Stanford, a little Penn State, and of course, did a Christmas Day Snake Draft. We hope you enjoy over the holiday weekend and have a very Merry Christmas! 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 archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 16, 2021

Monday & Tuesday, the Collegiate Duals will be taking place in Florida and are live on Rokfin featuring some of the best teams in the country including, but not limited to, Penn State, Iowa, Arizona State, and Cornell. Going to be a heck of a few days of wrestling, which will feature 19 dual meets in total! Had a fun time previewing the event with Corby today and we hope it adds some value to your experience watching the event! 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 app today and #LevelUp! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 7, 2021

Fun guest today as one of the greatest American wrestlers of all time joins the show: 3x NCAA Champ (4x Finalist) and 3x World Champ, Lee Kemp! Lee has not only had an interesting career, but such an interesting life. Adopted at a young age, Lee found wrestling to be his saving grace. Although he didn't start wrestling until a later age than most, Lee quickly became one of the greatest American wrestlers of all time. He even beat the legendary Dan Gable at just 18 years old. Though achieving the highest of highs, Lee also had to usher in the lowest of lows as the adversity didn't stop coming. From the death of his father and an Olympic boycott costing him a shot at his dream to even ending up in a jail cell, Lee has had so many life lessons and it's great to learn from how he overcame and persevered. Be sure to also check out Lee's documentary "Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story" and his book "Winning Gold" available at LeeKemp.com! This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 30, 2021

We had fun on the last preview show so thought why not run it back for the CKLV this weekend! The CKLV is this Friday & Saturday and will feature a ton of amazing wrestling including a potential showdown at 149lbs between #1 Yianni D and #2 Sammy Sasso. Corby and I preview the CKLV weight-by-weight and also touch on the Suriano to Michigan news, the UWW Rankings money that went out, and some other stuff. This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 24, 2021

What a show! Easily my top choice for show of the year as our guy Cenzo is back on for some Coffee Talk and 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf joins us a week ahead of some matches in Russia. We talk everything from Nolf’s upcoming competitions and Jason & Cenzo’s Penn State days to the importance of gratitude & we even do a Thanksgiving Day snake draft. If you don’t know what that is, don’t worry, we explain, and we have some fun! Truly hope you all enjoy this episode and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for all of you who listen and support this show! Also, why does Jason Nolf have Vincenzo Joseph blocked? Find out in episode 144 of BASCHAMANIA! This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. #StuffingStinks

Nov 17, 2021

He's back! We had so much fun a few weeks ago, Rokfin CEO & Founder Martin Floreani is back on the show with us to dive deeper into the Collegiate Duals. The Collegiate Duals, which feature 12 teams - 7 of the top-10 in the country - competing in the National Duals style tournament, will be hosted on Rokfin's platform. Uniquely, the teams will receive a portion of the value they bring to the event. Martin touched on this briefly on the last episode when he joined us, but we thought this was worth diving deeper into. This was a great time talking about the behind the scenes and mechanics of this tournament and what it means for wrestling. We hope you enjoy! This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 12, 2021

Great to catch up with former NLWC coach and current Arizona State University Volunteer Assistant Coach Eric Thompson as he joins Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk. We spent the hour chatting about his recent move to Arizona, the upcoming season, what was hard about leaving State College, what he's excited for the most, the PSU/ASU differences, and much more. This episode is a little all over the place, but we had a good time and hope you enjoy it! This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 2, 2021

He co-founded FloWrestling and recently founded Rokfin. Arguably nobody has had a better impact in wrestling over the last 20 years than Martin Floreani. Today, he joins Cenzo and JB on BASCHAMANIA to talk about his time launching Flo, the differences between Flo and Rokfin, what's next for Rokfin, the importance of Crypto being tied into his current project, and so much more. This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 21, 2021

One of the most knowledgeable guys in wrestling wanted to do a Super 32 preview show today and I couldn’t say no! Though I don’t really follow high school wrestling, Corby follows it about as closely as you can, and it was fun having him give his picks as we go through the action weight by weight. We also talk about the college commitments and connections for many of this weekend's competitors. A must-listen for all wrestling fans! This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 16, 2021

Coach Brandon Slay just got back from a very exciting trip to Norway, Olso where he coached ORTC athlete Jordan Burroughs to his 5th World Championship; the first PRTC World Champ! Coach Slay and I caught upon all things including that trip to Norway, keeping a proper perspective through Jordan's injury & training, the significance of Mark Hall, what's coming up for the PRTC (Rokfin card vs NLWC?), what books he's reading to continue getting more Leadership wisdom, and so much more! This show is brought to you by ATAC! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 8, 2021

After a CRAZY few weeks, it felt good to have some Coffee Talk and we brought Penn State hammer Greg Kerkvliet on with us as we talk about Men's Freestyle at the World Championships just a little bit and dive in to Greg's past year and the upcoming season. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 20, 2021

Fresh off making his second World team, 2021 61kg World Team Member Daton Fix joins the podcast today to talk all things from his recent Trials success to the USADA suspension, having AJ Ferrari as a teammate, NIL, his faith, the NCAA finals matches, and so much more. Really happy to have the Okie State Cowboy join the show a week ahead of the World Championships, don't miss this episode! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 15, 2021

After running into my high school wrestling coach at Spencerport, Bill Jacoutot - a local legend in Upstate New York, it was a no brainer to have him on the show. The 2008 NHSCA Coach of The Year and current Head Coach at the University of Brockport joins me to talk about his successful coaching career over the past 40 years and we reminisce about my time in high school at Spencerport. This show is packed with both value and entertainment, a must listen for all wrestling fans! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 5, 2021

The episode the people have been asking for! Willie Smalls joins the podcast today for some Coffee Talk with Cenzo and I, and JO hops on for an hour as well, just a week ahead of the World Team Trials, where he attempts to make his second World Team of the year! Great to have Willie finally on the show to talk everything from the Flo Trial to how Intermat is doing since he took over, and everything in between! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! Download the app on the Apple App store today and follow along for the ATAC Pre-Season Wrestling Showdown, where from now until November 30th, 10 of the nation’s top college wrestlers including Braxton Amos, David Carr, Trent Hidlay, Seabass, and others will battle it out to see who will out work the rest and be crowned The ATAC Showdown Champion. 💪🏽 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 1, 2021

Corby is back on the podcast today as we discuss NIL & athlete apparel deals, guys making the amateur to professional wrestling transition, Eric Thompson and then we spend a lot of time diving into the World Team Trials next weekend! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Also, be sure to use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off and free shipping! Pick up a Lawnmower 4.0 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 26, 2021

This week we were not only joined by Junior World Champ Kennedy Blades (one half of the Blades Sisters), but her coach Izzy Martinez of Izzy Style also hopped on the show with us. This was a fun episode getting both the athlete & coach's perspective on a variety of topics from the Junior World Championships and the upcoming Senior World Team Trials to the uniqueness of Kennedy's training regimen and competing with/coaching her sister Korina Blades! Among other topics, we talked: - How Izzy & Kennedy Linked Up - Splitting Training Between Chicago & PA - Junior World Championships Performance - Senior Level Olympic Trials & World Team Trials - Competing in 3 World Championships in One Year - Ensuring Longevity of Her Future Career - Landscape of Women's Wrestling - Coaching The Blades Sisters - Kennedy's Faith & The Importance Of It This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Also, be sure to use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off and free shipping! Pick up a Lawnmower 4.0 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 20, 2021

Beau Bartlett, the Penn State freshmen at 149 lbs, just got back from the Junior World Championships in Russia, where he won a Bronze medal. Today, the Nittany Lion joins the show to as we talk competing in Russia, folkstyle or freestyle, the upcoming college season, transitioning to Penn State, NIL, Graphic Design, the PSU coaches, and much more. If you like graphic design/marketing, you’ll really like this episode, as we go on for more than the average wrestling fan probably wants to hear! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Also use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off and free shipping! Pick up a Lawnmower 4.0 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 13, 2021

Thomas Gilman is back on the podcast and this time, he brings with him an Olympic Medal! Always a blessing chatting with TP Gilman and helping get his stories and insights out there. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Order of Conversation: - Having a Baby Girl! - Alcoholics Anonymous Blog - Perspective going into Olympics - Advice from Snyder & David Taylor - NLWC Teammates - First Match at Uguev - Next 2 Matches - Winning a Bronze Medal - Bronze or Silver Medals - Best Part of the Trip - Japan’s Response to Team USA - Best & Hardest Part - Is He Going to Norway? This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Also use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off and free shipping! Pick up a Lawnmower 4.0 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 9, 2021

After Willie and Corby had a great show talking about the technical analysis of Olympic matches and brackets, Corby and I did a podcast talking about Olympic Storylines, Brands, and World Team Trials! The Biggest Storylines from the Olympics? What stories overshadowed what? What to expect at the World Team Trials? All that and more on today's episode of BASCHAMANIA. Fun time just chatting wrestling after a very exciting week. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 4, 2021

We were overdue for some Coffee Talk and that’s just what we had today! Some mid-Olympics Coffee Talk where NLWC and M2 Coach Eric “Golden Bear” Thompson joined Cenzo and I to discuss the USA’s performance at the Olympics so far and discuss what’s coming up next with Gable, Dake and Jacarra. We also dive into Cenzo and Eric’s recent coaching shenanigans! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 26, 2021

NCAA Champion Mike Macch is back on the show as he fills in for co-host Cenzo today! Macch and I first catch up and talk his new brand deal & what's next with the World Team Trials, and then talk Olympics, the impact Olympics has on the World Team Trials, Suriano's recent moves and more. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 15, 2021

'Cali Cenzo' is settling in to his coaching duties in beautiful California and back on the podcast today as Olympic Team Trials Winner Jordan Oliver joins the show once again to talk about his move to the NYCRTC and 70kg! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 6, 2021

Like many other college athletes, 3x NCAA Champion and 3x Cadet/Junior World Champion has officially started capitalizing on his Name, Image and Likeness. Though, he just wants World & Olympic Gold. Today, the Hawkeye leader joined the podcast once again to talk about what it looks like behind the scenes and what his approach is. We also go back a few months and talk about his "Senior" season, including Big 10's dominance and following up winning NCAA's with no ACLs by having to bow out of the Olympic Trials. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 29, 2021

UNC Associate Head Coach Tony Ramos joined the podcast again today for a further discussion on the Name, Image, and Likeness rules and all the questions that remain, and some of the answers we've gotten. We also take a look behind the working of sponsorship & endorsement deals. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Looking to up your nutrition and health and climb that ATAC leaderboard? Use promo code CENZO at UCAN.CO/CENZO for 20% off and free shipping on your UCAN order! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 25, 2021

On Wednesday, Stanford University, who recently reinstated its' wrestling program, announced that Cenzo had been named Assistant Coach by newly appointed Head Coach, Rob Koll! Today on BASCHAMANIA, we dove in to the hire, the move, what's next, and answered questions that have been asked about all of it - including what's the future of Cenzo on this show! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Looking to up your nutrition and health and climb that ATAC leaderboard? Use promo code CENZO at UCAN.CO/CENZO for 20% off and free shipping your UCAN order! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 23, 2021

The Champ Bo Nickal is back on Baschamania as he joins Cenzo and me as we talk about the latest in NCAA vs athletes and Bo's future in MMA & wrestling. Cenzo and JB also talk about the rundown of some recent wrestling news. Bo joins the show 21 minutes in. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Use promo code CENZO for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com, and promo code CENZO at UCAN.CO/CENZO for 20% off and free shipping your UCAN order! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 14, 2021

Fresh off a trip to Poland, where Yianni captured the Gold Medal at the Poland Open, the 2x NCAA Champ joins Cenzo and I for some coffee talk to discuss the trip, Cornell's line-up, the Rob Koll/Mike Grey coaching moves, and more. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Use promo code CENZO for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com, and promo code CENZO at UCAN.CO/CENZO for 20% off and free shipping your UCAN order! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 9, 2021

Isaiah Martinez is back on the podcast and this time Cenzo is here for it! We talk about IMAR's upcoming match with Jordan Burroughs on June 18th, recovering from surgery, his NCAA rivalry with Cenzo, and much more. A must-listen for every college wrestling fan! IMAR joins 17 minutes in. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Use promo code CENZO for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 30, 2021

Yesterday, it was announced that Cornell's Head Coach of 28 years, Rob Koll, is leaving the program and will be heading to California to fill the vacant Head Coach position at Stanford University. Just hours after it was announced, Coach Koll joined Cenzo and JB to talk about the decision, the athletes involved at both universities, what he'll miss about Cornell, what he's looking forward to at Stanford, and so much more. This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Use promo code CENZO for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com. Rapid Fire Word Association brought to you by Rapid Fire Keto Coffee! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 24, 2021

149lb NCAA Champ from the University of North Carolina, Austin O’Connor, joined us for some Coffee Talk today as we talk, among other topics, about his Championship season, UNC, his weight plans for next year, MMA training, and maybe wrestling for another country! This show is brought to you by ATAC ! ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes, with coaching and technique from stars like Jordan Burroughs, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Reece Humphrey, among others! And, the app is available NOW in the Apple App Store.. Download today! Use promo code CENZO for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com. Rapid Fire Word Association brought to you by Rapid Fire Keto Coffee! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 21, 2021

'Super Shane' Griffith saved Stanford Wrestling. Not alone, of course, but the 165lb National Champ was the face of the entire movement that brought back wrestling and 10 other sports. Today, just days after Stanford reversed their decision, Shane joins the show to talk about the roller coaster of a year it's been for him, the NCAA Championships, California life, his match with Cenzo, and much more. This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. Rapid Fire Word Association brought to you by Rapid Fire Keto Coffee! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 18, 2021

Just some casual Coffee Talk on a Tuesday night where Cenzo and JB talk about: Why McKenna is going to Pan-Ams instead of Jordan Oliver, What's up with Thomas Gilman, and what is his status for Tokyo, Stanford walking back decision to cut wrestling, Bryce Meredith MMA Debut soon, and more. This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. MANSCAPED.com sponsors this show, as well. Pick up a LAWNMOWER 4.0 with promo code CENZO and get 20% off + Free Shipping!! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 7, 2021

2021 NCAA & Big 10 Champ Aaron Brooks joined Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk as we talk all things AB. His transition to Penn State Wrestling, winning the NCAA Championships & Big 10 Championships, the Olympic Trials not going his way, his Faith, and more. This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. MANSCAPED.com sponsors this show, as well. Pick up a LAWNMOWER 4.0 with promo code CENZO and get 20% off + Free Shipping!! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 4, 2021

Some Tuesday afternoon coffee talk as Cenzo and JB talk about Junior & Senior Nationals, some random happenings in wrestling (and around the house), and a bit more. This episode is 45 minutes of a little bit of everything. This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 26, 2021

Iowa State Cyclone David Carr is back on the BASCHAMANIA podcast with a new accolade: NCAA Champion! (And Back-to-Back Big 12 Champ!) This time around, he joins Cenzo and I talk about NCAA Championship, his 2nd Big 12 Championship, Olympic Trials, the Senior Level, Faith, the US Open, and so much more! This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. Also, use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.COM for 20% and FREE SHIPPING!! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 21, 2021

Freshmen National Champ Carter Starocci joins his Nittany Lion teammate Cenzo and I to talk about his success, his future, and his faith, among other topics. This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. Also, use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.COM for 20% and FREE SHIPPING!! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 12, 2021

It was a weird year for all of us with Covid and Sammy Alvarez is no exception to the rule. He joins us for some Monday Morning Coffee Talk to discuss his 2020-2021 season, and what's next. Cenzo and I also talk briefly about a few of the wrestling topics hitting the internet this weekend. This show is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. Also, use promo code CENZO at MANSCAPED.COM for 20% and FREE SHIPPING. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 9, 2021

After an incredible month for AJ Ferrari, the Big 12 & NCAA Champ joined Cenzo and I for some coffee talk to talk about his injuries, rapid increase in fandom, recent success, faith, and more. Ant 'The Champ' Cassar also joins us as we talk strength training, wrestlers in MMA, who would win in a match, and more! This episode is brought to you by ATAC. ATAC is a new sophisticated training app, with very cool gaming components, for wrestlers and other high-level athletes. Launching soon, be sure to follow them on social for updates, and to be the first to start training & playing! ATAC.app. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 5, 2021

It's rare we spend an entire episode breaking something down from a technical standpoint, but that's what this episode turned into as 2021 Olympic Team Trials Champion at 65kg Jordan Oliver joins Cenzo (he's back!) and I to talk about and breakdown his OTT tournament match by match, the difference between this Trials tournament and 2012 and 2016 where he went 0-2 both times, his weight cut, diet, discipline, and more. For those of you who like the technical breakdowns, this episode is going to be for you! Going inside the mind of JO is always a treat! Cenzo and I also spoke briefly about some of the Olympic Trials storylines to close out the episode (more to come in the next episode!) This episode is Sponsored by MANSCAPED! Use Promo Code CENZO at Manscaped.com for 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 28, 2021

After a dominating weekend at the Last Chance Olympic Qualifier, both Evan Henderson and Braxton Amos joined me on BASCHAMANIA to talk about their journeys leading up to the Olympic Trials and their Last Chance OTT Qualifier performances this weekend. Braxton Amos kicks off the show and then Evan Henderson comes in at the 35-minute mark. This episode is Sponsored by MANSCAPED! Use Promo Code CENZO at Manscaped.com for 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING!! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 21, 2021

What a weekend! We've got 10 NCAA Champions and a whole lot to talk about. Cenzo and I spend the first hour going through NCAA's one weight at a time and then Nick Lee, and then Roman Bravo Young, hop in at the 1hr, 4min mark. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED! Use Promo Code CENZO at Manscaped.com for 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING!

Mar 15, 2021

NAIA Champ Peyton Prussin, who teched and pinned her way to a national championship this past weekend, and Matt McCutcheon, who helped coach Life U to an upset for the Men's team championship, joined Cenzo and I tonight for some Coffee Talk! We talk Peyton's background and recent success, Matt's return to the mat and future plans, the NCAA tournament this weekend, and more. First, some fantasy wrestling talk & predictions, and then, Peyton joins us at 18 minutes and Matt joins at 33 minutes. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 11, 2021

Two people that had everyone talking this weekend at Big 10s? Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) and Gable Steveson (Minnesota!) Grateful to have both of them join Cenzo and I tonight to talk about their Big 10 tournaments a few days ago and talk NCAAs next week. Cenzo and I also go through the brackets a little bit! Ridge joins the show 9:45 in, and Gable joins the show 31:40 in. Enjoy! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 9, 2021

What a wild weekend! We had the Big 10 Championships, the Big 12 Championships, and the Mateo Pellicone Ranking Series over in Rome. Today, Cenzo and I dive into all of this weekend's action with some thoughts on all of it. Enjoy! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Mar 2, 2021

Shane Sparks is the VOICE of the Big 10 conference. He eats, sleeps, and breathes folkstyle and Big 10 wrestling, so who better to have join Cenzo and I for some pre-Big-10 Coffee Talk? Was great to hear Shane’s background and his take on the Big 10’s this weekend. You probably didn’t know that to get where he is today, Shane slept in his car over 100 times! Be sure to tune in to ep 104 of plenty of unheard stories from both Shane Sparks and Vincenzo Joseph! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Feb 27, 2021

A little weekend Coffee Talk with my guy Vincenzo Joseph today as we talk about the RTC events of this past week, including his 2 matches at NLWC 5, and we look ahead to Big 10's, NCAA's, and the Olympic Team Trials, which are all right around the corner! Enjoy & subscribe 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Feb 23, 2021

Always great catching up with my guy Seth Gross! The NCAA Champ and I talk about all the events in wrestling coming up this week on Rokfin, his Olympic Trials prep & seeding thoughts, marketing and branding, and more on Ep. 102 of the BASCHAMANIA Podcast. Enjoy & subscribe 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Feb 17, 2021

Great catching up with Jason Nolf ahead of his match with Kyle Dake next week on the NLWC 5 card (watch by subscribing to NLWC's Rokfin channel!) We talk golf, Traeger, home improvements, the current PSU team, his match with Dake, the Trials, and so much more. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Feb 6, 2021

Great chat today for the 100th episode of BASCHAMANIA as Cenzo and I talk about our experiences in Philly last weekend, what's coming up for both of us, Flo buying Track, college wrestling, Jake Paul/Ben Askren, and more. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 25, 2021

World Silver Medalist, and all-around trailblazer, Sarah Hildebrandt joined Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk today and this conversation did not disappoint. We dove into Freestyle > Folkstyle debate, the sponsorship recruiting scene, the highs and lows of Sarah's careers, the upcoming Captains Cup, and so much more. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 22, 2021

Was great to have Penn State alum Matt McCutcheon join Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk after Cenzo and I talk World & Olympic Trials qualifications for a bit. 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 17, 2021

Busy week this past week in wrestling! The JB/DT match and card took place, USA sent a SQUAD of hammers to France to compete in the Henri Deglane, and Cenzo's next match was announced! Cenzo and I dive into all this and more during some Coffee Talk, and Penn State NCAA Champion Ant 'The Camp' Cassar joins the show to talk about where he's been and where he's going! Another fun episode of Coffee Talk in the books. Enjoy! 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 support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 10, 2021

College wrestling is back, we had back-to-back nights of senior-level freestyle action, some match announcements, and so much more... it's wrestling season baby! Cenzo and I dove into it all over some coffee and Mark Hall is back on the show today joining us to talk about all that he's been up to, what's coming up in 2021, and, of course, some Penn State memories! Enjoy! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 5, 2021

USA Wrestling is sending an absolute SQUAD to France next week to compete in the Henri Deglane Grand Prix of France. David Taylor, Helen Maroulis, Kyle Dake, Thomas Gilman, Kyle Snyder, and the list goes on. Today, Cenzo and I talk about the tournament's storylines, what we're excited about, wrestler's self-promotion (or lack thereof), and talk with Austin Gomez on his retirement. Enjoy! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jan 1, 2021

2021 is upon us and oh, what a year it will (hopefully) be! I put out an article on Rokfin this morning called “The Greatest Year of Wrestling Is Upon Us” and Cenzo and I are going to dive into that today as we enjoy some more Coffee Talk discussing upcoming matches, schedules, and more. Mike Machh also joins the show to talk about his recent matches at the RTC Cup, launching some merch, and his upcoming match with Gabe Dean! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 27, 2020

What a year 2020 was! For as many negatives as there was, I can't overlook the positive that is the success of this podcast! Thank you to all who tuned in and engaged all year long! In 2020's final episode, Cenzo and I dove into some happenings over the past week in the wrestling community including but not limited to Ben Askren/Jake Paul, Zain/Bajrang, Adeline/Tamyra Mensah Stock, Upcoming Schedules, Giving People Permission to Enjoy ONE Aspect of the Sport, and more. If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 26, 2020

Just ahead of (hopefully) the 2020-2021 Big 10 season getting underway, 2x Big Ten Champion Alex Marinelli joins me for today's episode of BASCHAMANIA as we dive into his career & his faith! Though he doesn't share much publicly regularly, he's got a lot to say! We dive into: 1. The Nickname 2. Early Success in Ohio 3. Perspective After Losses 4. Faith Shaping Career 5. College Transition 6. Getting Married Young 7. Alex & Eli Big Ten Documentary 8. Making Adjustments 9. Cenzo Rivalry 10. 2019 NCAA’s 11. 2020 NCAA’s 12. Team Title Thoughts & Expectations 13. Folkstyle vs Freestyle 14. Recent HWC Open Match 15. What’s Next 16. Getting on Social If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 20, 2020

Just a wrestling fan and a wrestler talking wrestling! In today's episode, Cenzo and I talk about recent and upcoming matches and cards, including but not limited to Gross/Gilman, the 150lb bracket challenge, Bajrang/Zain, the NLWC Card, matches not counting for seeds, just who should do post-match interviews and more! Engage with us on Twitter: @JustinJBasch and @CenzoJoseph If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 14, 2020

Cenzo, RBY, and Gilman on one episode! Need I say more? For real though, great time talking about what’s going on in wrestling over the past week with Cenzo and having RBY and Gilman hop on to talk about their upcoming matches on Rokfin cards. - Bills/Steelers - Bo’s Wedding - Burroughs/Taylor - Flo/Rokfin Events - Flo's Bracket Challenge Predictions - NLWC Card - RBY/Sterling - Some Rokfin Thoughts - One Match to Introduce Someone to Wrestling, What Would it Be? - RBY Joins the Show - Gilman Joins the Show If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Dec 7, 2020

What a fun episode! Coffee Cenzo back on the show as we talk about the storylines and takeaways from this weekend's RTC Cup. 2 of the guys in the spotlight after this weekend, Gable Steveson and Trent Hidlay, also join the show! Topics & Order of the Conversation:. - Cliff Keen Won the RTC Cup - Are the RTC Teams Fair? - Missed Some Teams… - Surprises at the RTC Cup - Heavyweight Scene Right Now - Gable Steveson Joins the Show - Athletes Communicating - Wrestlers Trash Talking - RBY Provoking Sterling Match - Trent Hidlay Joins the Show If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 27, 2020

Interesting weeks for both Gabe Dean and Seth Gross! Gross beat a red-hot Bryce Meredith and Gabe Dean toed the line with World Champ David Taylor at NLWC 3. Both also compete next weekend in Flo's RTC Cup. Fun conversations today with these two! Gabe Dean Conversation Topics: Coming out of Retirement, Senior Nationals, Flo Bracket Challenge, David Taylor Match, Max Dean’s Influence on Olympic Trials, Ivy League Cancellation of Wrestling, Dual Against the NLWC Seth Gross Conversation: Joe Colon at Beat The Streets, Bryce Meredith Match, Wisconsin RTC Duals, Duals & Tournaments, Innovation in Wrestling If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 20, 2020

It’s hard not to fun have talking to these 2 for an hour! After “Coffee Nick” and “Coffee Cenzo” debuted at Big 10’s this year, I knew we had to do AT LEAST one episode of “Coffee Talk!” Great time catching up today with these 2 hammers and talking about their recent and upcoming matches on NLWC cards, who they want to wrestle next ideally, what they've been up to, some hilarious stories about teammates, and so much more. Nick Lee returns Tuesday night on NLWC's Rokfin, subscribe & watch at Rokfin.com/NLWC. If you haven't heard Vincenzo's and Nick's back stories previously on the podcast, give those episodes of the show a listen! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Nov 13, 2020

There’s a lot going on right now in the sport of wrestling! We’ve got everything from cancellations to trials to RTC cards and more. I wanna talk today about some of those topics and bring on some guests that are directly in the center of the conversation. First up, 2x NCAA Champ Yianni D and I chat 1:24 in about the Ivy League's Winter Sports Cancellation Announcement. Then, Anthony Ashnault joins the show 20:45 in to talk about his upcoming matches against Austin O'Conner and in the Flo Bracket Challenge, as well as launching Mobbin Media. Lastly, Bo Nickal joins the show 44:57 in to talk about his upcoming match with Nate Jackson, his 1-1 match with Dieringer, and his recent trip to Abu Dhabi. Of course, these topics are just a few of the many covered! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 29, 2020

An absolute pleasure to have NCAA, World, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kyle Snyder on the podcast today. Kyle is now the 6th Olympic Champ on the podcast, and I can't think of many others (if absolutely any!?) have had the pleasure of having these 6 on. Kyle is a man of God and somebody that everyone can learn something from! Hope you enjoy episode 85! We cover: - Getting Started in Wrestling - Pressure On Losing? - Role of Faith In Career - Path to OTC, Ohio State - Seeking out Challenges - Winning Olympics - Balance on the Faith & Contentment - Enduring Disappointments - Motivation for More - The Move to the NLWC - Continuing To Get Better - Maintaining Personal Brand - Thoughts on J’den Cox - Current Confidence Levels If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 26, 2020

Pumped to have Cornell’s Associate Head Coach, Mike Grey, join the podcast today! Mike, a high school phenom that was the first 4x State Champ in New Jersey, has had an interesting career as both an athlete and coach and I’m excited to dive into his story today! This is especially a must-listen for all of you Cornell fans! We talk about: - His Beginning In Wrestling - High School State Championships (4x NJ State Champ) - Handling Losses - Heading to Cornell - Athletic Career - Athlete to Coach Transition - Family Culture at Cornell - Relationship with Rob, Yianni - Excitement for the Program - Spartan Combat RTC Rebranding If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 8, 2020

Former Hawkeye and current UNC Assistant Coach Tony Ramos is back on the podcast today to talk about the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Bill. It has a lot of implications from an athlete, coaching, and program standpoint and we dove into a number of topics on it. We also spoke about the variety of events in wrestling going on, his recent attempt at grappling, and more. Give it a listen today! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Oct 1, 2020

From a young age, Iowa Hawkeye Michael Kemerer has been ingrained in wrestling culture and has been around the best the sport has to offer. Today, the 3x NCAA All-American joined me on the podcast to chat about his time at Young Guns and Franklin Regional, as well as talk about his current career at Iowa and the upcoming match against Tommy Gantt! Main Topics and Order of the Conversation: - Start in Wrestling in PA - 3x Runner Up at State Championships - Relationships with the PA boys - Iowa Recruiting Experience - Changing the Atmosphere at Iowa - Impact of Faith - First 2 Seasons of Iowa - The Knee Injury - Splitting Matches with Mark Hall - NCAA’s Being Cancelled - Wrestling Tommy Gantt - Freestyle Plans If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 16, 2020

When it comes to branding and marketing, 5x World/Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs has come to set the standard. This past Saturday he tweeted about the marketability of college wrestlers, and much talk followed, including from myself! Since I have a heavy footprint in marketing in the wrestling community, and Jordan is the biggest guy in the sport, it only made sense to hop on the mics and chat about the marketability of wrestlers, social media, branding, and business. Hope this one brings some more insight and value to both wrestlers & fans! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 11, 2020

2x NCAA Champion and 2021 Olympic Hopeful Zahid Valencia and I had a great chat today about his wrestling career and the successes and failures he's had and endured. We also talk about the current suspension and his plans for the future in the sport among a plethora of other topics! We Cover: 1. Wrestling Background 2. Young Lessons 3. High School Career 4. The Lone High School Loss 5. Overcoming Losses 6. Young Training 7. Heading to ASU 8. Reflecting on College Career 9. Rivalry with Mark Hall 10. Not Burning Out 11. The Suspension 12. How He’s Feeling 13. Sticking around Tempe/Sunkist Kids 14. Signing with Terra Grappl’r 15. Getting Back on The Mat If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Sep 3, 2020

I always enjoy catching up with World Silver Medalist Thomas Gilman! Today, Gilman catches up as he comes back on the podcast as we catch up on what's been going on since he was last on back in April. We cover his move to Pennsylvania, how his move to the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club has been, differences between the NLWC and the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, his upcoming match against Darian Cruz, shooting a commercial for Verizon, being a professional in the sport, and much more. Give it a listen and be sure to subscribe today! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 18, 2020

Was great to catch up with Roman Bravo-Young today! After having him on one last year to talk about his background and story leading up to where he is now, it was great chatting about what he's been up to recently. From training with Sebastian Rivera and Jack Mueller to wrestling Mueller at the Flo event and training with Gilman in State College. A must-listen for any Penn State fan! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Aug 7, 2020

BASCHAMANIA is back! It was a nice few weeks off from the podcast after 75 episodes in a row, but it feels good to be having a new conversation on the podcast! Today, my guy Jacob Kasper comes back on the podcast to talk about his retirement from amateur wrestling and what's next. If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 15, 2020

Across both amateur and professional wrestling combined, I'm not sure there's anyone more decorated. Some amateur wrestlers have more accolades and some professional wrestlers have more accolades, but nobody has done COMBINED what this man has done! He's also battled drug addiction, loss of multiple family members, and more. So grateful to dive into this conversation with a wrestling legend. Order of The Conversation: - Kurt's Start in Wrestling - Getting Good in Wrestling - Path to Clarion/College - College Expectations - Where Amateur Golds Rank - Breaking His Neck at the Open - Pushing Through Adversity - Olympic Finals - Role of Faith - Road to the WWE - Transition of the Crowds - You Suck Chants - Being apart of the Attitude Era - Relationship with Brock Lesnar - Addiction Issues - Pro Wrestling vs MMA Platforms - Current Amateur Wrestling Scene - PhysicallyFIT If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 9, 2020

Last Week, Big 10 Champ Sebastian Rivera announced he was transferring to finish his college career at Rutgers. With Rivera coming back home to Jersey, I thought why not get him back on the podcast to hear a little bit more about the news. We talk about his time at Northwestern, the 141 field, wrestling in the RAC, Rutgers, MMA, and more! If you enjoy this episode, let us know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 5, 2020

Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! UWW, the governing body for wrestling, made it an interesting one as they announced dates for potential 2020 World Championships. My mind started rolling with initial thoughts so I grabbed Seth Gross and turned on the mics. These are just some initial, from the hip thoughts from a fan and a wrestler. Hope you enjoy this style of the episode! If you enjoy this episode, let us know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jul 2, 2020

This past Sunday at Rumble on the Rooftop, Olympic Hopeful Nazar Kulchytskyy left his shoes on the mat after his 10-0 victory, signaling his retirement from competition. Today, Nazar joins the show to talk a bit about his career, his retirement, what's next, and much more. - Early Success In Ukraine - Migrating to the US - Difference Wrestling in the US - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - Senior Level Expectations - Longevity of Career - Reflections on Career & TMWC - Banged Up With Injuries - Team Nazar Training Center - Coaching Aspirations Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 25, 2020

This Sunday on FITE.TV, Jordan Oliver is wrestling Jason Nolf. The supermatch goes down on PPV along with a full card of other great matches, Today, JO joined the show again to talk about his upcoming match, his current training, predictions for the match, and more! Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 18, 2020

Had a blast chatting today with 2019 Big 12 Champion and 2019 Junior World Champion, David Carr, of Iowa State. Carr, who comes from one of the most accomplished wrestling families out there, has high goals and a big vision for what he wants to accomplish in this sport. He also seems to have an amazing perspective on life and wrestling. Hope ya'll enjoy this episode as much as I did! Topics & Order of Conversation: - Start in Wrestling - Expectations - Early Success - Going to Iowa State & Goals - Role of Faith in Career - Favorite Scripture - Reflection on the Season - Season Being Cancelled - Impact of Time Off - Not Burning Out - Junior World Championships - Building a Brand & Social Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 13, 2020

Could listen to 2x Olympian and 2x NCAA Champion Kerry McCoy share stories all day, including how when at Penn State, he wanted his picture on the wall so bad. When he finally got it on the wall, he took it down. He’s got too much of a career to squeeze it into one episode, but this was a solid hour of good stories. Enjoy! Topics & Order of Conversation: - Keeping an Olympic Journal - Start in Wrestling - Path to Penn State - Success at Penn State - Role of Faith in Career - Managing Expectations - Managing the Highs & Lows - Transitioning from Athlete to Coach - Differences in D1 Coaching Locations - Relationship with Cael Sanderson - Heading to the California RTC - 3 of His Favorite Matches Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 11, 2020

Really enjoyed this chat with 2018 NCAA Champion from North Carolina State, Michael Macchiavello. The 202(1) Olympic Hopeful shared tons of great stories and insight in this episode, including diving deep into his faith. 1. Started in Wrestling 2. What led you to NC State? 3. College Expectations 4. Redshirt Expectations 5. Perfecting Technique 6. Winning an NCAA Championship 7. Learning from Gwiz 8. The Role of Faith 9. Training with J’Den and Snyder 10. Goals Outside of Wrestling 11. Relationship with Kasper 12. The Quarantine Disturbance 13. Building a Brand 14. Part of JB’s Story Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 8, 2020

I’ve been wanting to have Victoria Anthony back on the podcast to talk about her new business that she launched, and with how vocal she’s been on social media recently about racism while engaging in positive, productive dialogue, I wanted to continue that conversation and use this platform for us to talk about racial issues, how we can all be better, and then talk about her business, Freeflow & Gusto. Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Jun 2, 2020

Reigning NCAA Heavyweight Champion Anthony Cassar has signed with Malki Kawa & First Round Management and has been training down in Miami alongside teammate Bo Nickal and Jorge Masvidal. Today, both Bo & Anthony joined the podcast to talk about the training down in Miami, preparing for the Olympic Trials, which NLWC members they'd like to see in MMA, wrestling monkeys, and so much more. Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 28, 2020

2x NCAA Champion/4x NCAA Finalist Isaiah Martinez knows adversity, and he knows it well, but it hasn't slowed him down from having a ton of success. The 4x Big Ten Champion has the highest winning percentage in the history of the University of Illinois Wrestling Program with a 98.9% win percentage. Throughout that journey, he's endured injuries, the loss of a parent, and more. Shoulder surgery that's gonna leave him out 5-6 months is the latest to enter his path. We talk about all that and more on this episode of BASCHAMANIA. Order of the Conversation: - Getting Start in Wrestling - Keys to Early Success - Heading to Illinois - Relationship with Mark Perry - Heading into Deep Water - Dad Diagnosed with Cancer - Winning an NCAA Championship - Dad Passing Away - Ending Undefeated Streak - Perspective After Losing To Nolf Bouncing Back after NCAA Finals Losses - Being the Underdog After College - Dake/Burroughs Debate - Having Surgery Soon - Heading to Oregon State - Aspirations as a Coach Leaving Illinois - Future Training Plans Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 26, 2020

Olympic Medalist & Pennsylvania Native Coleman Scott has won and had great success at every level there is. The current UNC head coach knows how to win. Thrilled to have him on the podcast today to share his story and his winning perspective. Enjoy! Order of Topics: - Getting started in wrestling - Success through wrestling - Setting self-expectations - Path to Oklahoma State - Getting Better in College - Hardest Lost in Career - Not burning out - Falling in Love with the Sport - Making the Olympic Team - Representing the USA - Thoughts Heading Out of London - Last Match with Tony Ramos - Bringing Ramos on Board as a Coach - Transitioning from Athlete to Coach - Aspirations as a Coach - Growing the RTC - Perspective on the UNC Program’s Future - Importance of Gratitude - Social Media1 Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 21, 2020

Sometimes, instead of an NCAA or World Championship, the accolade of only being taken down once in two years leads to a head coaching position in the NFL. Not only is this the case for Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, but he still gets mad over giving up that one takedown in his journey to 2 straight undefeated National Prep Championship seasons! It was great chatting with the Bills Head Coach and talking wrestling, faith, and of course, a little football. #BillsMafia! - Wrestling at 4 years Old - Burning Out - 64-0, 2x National Prep Champion - Taken Down Once in 2 Years - Football in College - What Wrestling Has Taught Him - Most Disciplined Person - Life Lessons from Wrestling - Wrestling Helps Football - Mat at Home - Jordan Burroughs Speaking at Training Camp - Hanging out with Cael - Taking Time for Yourself - Importance of Faith - Perspective Heading into 2020 NFL Season Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 18, 2020

Even after being born with just one leg, NCAA Champion Anthony Robles never gave up. Throughout his wrestling career, he had 3 undefeated championship seasons including going 96-0 his high school junior + senior year and going 36-0 his senior year at Arizona State. His story is not only a unique one but an incredibly inspiring one. Thrilled to have him on today's show! General Order of the Conversation: - Born Without a Leg - Shaping Mindset - Start In Wrestling - From 5-8 to Undefeated - Faith in Career - Going to ASU - Being Unstoppable - Winning an NCAA Championship - Not Wrestling After College - Transitioning Away from Competing - Jay Leno Show - Cool Moments Post-Wrestling - The Rock Producing His Movie Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 15, 2020

Always enjoy when my guy Seth, 2018 NCAA Champion & 2020* Olympic Hopeful, comes on the podcast! Today, we chatted about the quarantine and his recent move, some funny stories, and dove a bit more into his faith. - Quarantine Update - Curbside Closing - Traeger Talk - 57kg at Olympics Still? - Story: Going Into Fargo Over - Story: Bono Gets Injured - Story: Forgetting Cred’s at NCAA’s - Trusting in God & Talking Faith Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 13, 2020

After a freak accident at a national team training camp, doctors told Richard Perry he would never walk again. He's now back on a wrestling mat. Seeing what God has done in his life has continued to push him further, and he's not done yet. What a story! Topics & Order of the Conversation: - Path To Wrestling - 3rd in the State First Year - Wrestling For Bloomsburg - College Expectations - Snyder Training Partner - Making the National Team - Relationship with Brandon Slay - Freak Accident - Brain Trauma - Road to Recovery - Being Back On The Mat - Growth of the Penn RTC Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 11, 2020

Caught up today with 7x Senior World Team Member, 2x World Silver Medalist, and 2x WCWA National Champion - among other accolades - Alli Ragan. Alli, along with others, just recently made the move from the Hawkeye Wrestling Club in Iowa to the Sunkist RTC at Arizona State, following coach Mark Perry. It was great to chat with Alli about her story, career, and recent moves. Hope you enjoy today's episode! TOPICS & ORDER OF CONVERSATION - Getting Started in Wrestling - Being a 3-Sport Athlete - Coach Dad - Growth of Women’s Wrestling - Social Media - Silver Medals at World Championships in both 2016 and 2017 - Heading to Iowa & Gaining The X Factor - Dealing with a Major Neck Injury - Helen Maroulis Wrestle-Off - Relationship with Mark Perry - Move to Sunkist RTC - Quarantining Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 8, 2020

Who's not a Vincenzo Joseph fan? I had a blast when Cenzo came on the first time (episode 27) and knew I had to bring him back on for more. This time, Cenzo shares some hilarious stories that he hasn't really told about his wrestling career. - Quick Quarantine Update - Staying with the NLWC? - Quitting Redshirt Year at the Southern Scuffle - 13 lbs over at the Powerade Junior Year HS - Drinking 5 Gallons of Chocolate Milk Because of Jason Nolf - Wrestling With the Flu Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 4, 2020

Matt McDonough has won a slew of championships ranging from 3 State Titles and 2 Big Ten Championships to 2 NCAA Championships while appearing in 3 straight finals, but still, if he could go back, he would do a few things differently. He has since transitioned from athlete to coach and is now an Assistant Coach at the University of Wisconsin serving alongside Jon Reader and Chris Bono. Today, we talked about a lot of it! Topics & Order of the Conversation: 1. Growing up in Iowa 2. Teammate Jay Borschel 3. Iowa Recruiting 4. College Expectations 5. NCAA Finals Matches 6. Senior Year Injuries 7. International Wrestling 8. Athlete to Coach Transition 9. Training with Gilman, Gross, & Others 10. Being a part of The Wisconsin Program 11. Evolving as a Coach 12. Funny Brands Story Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

May 1, 2020

2x NCAA Champ/3x NCAA Finalist Quentin Wright grew up 20 minutes from Penn State. Little to he know the dynasty that was about to be created at Penn State and that it would’ve started with him winning his first NCAA Championship. Tons of great stories and insight from Q Today! Topics & Order of The Conversation: - Raised on an 87 Acre Farm 10 Mins Away From Penn State - Youth Career - Quentin's Faith and the Role it Played in His Career - Relationship With Mark Perry - Cael Coming In - Penn State Expectations - Mindset - Overcoming Disappointment - Meeting His Wife - Undefeated Senior Year - Dustin Kilgore Match - Being a Part of 3 Straight Teams - College Burnout - Coaching Aspirations - What He’s Doing Now Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 29, 2020

2x NCAA Champ/3x Finalist and current Assistant Coach at Cornell, Gabe Dean, has had both his fair share of successes and failures. He's learned a lot through his failures and we dive into them so that hopefully you can learn through them just like he did! Topics & Order of the Conversation: - “4x NY State Champion” - Father Being a NCAA D1 Runner-Up - Playing Football in High School - Road to Cornell - Success Through Failure - Competing is a Privilege - Junior Win, Senior Runner-Ups - Being in a Weird Place After Loosing to Bo - Transitioning from Athlete to Coach - Starting The Deans List Talk Show Podcast Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 27, 2020

My first conversation with NCAA Champion and Associate Head Coach Jon Reader (Episode 40) was full of so much passion and knowledge, we had to run it back and cover more ground.... (a theme by the way you can probably get used to on this podcast.) Topics & Order of the Conversation: - Davison High School - High School & Early Development - Appreciating Good Parents - Being Recruited by Cael Sanderson - Journey as a Coach - Aspirations to Be a Head Coach - Recruiting Through a Quarantine - Growth of the Wisconsin RTC - Visualization and Mindset Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

Apr 24, 2020

He’s a 2x NCAA Champion and a 3x All-American. He also just took a head coaching job at Oregon State. Before he heads out (even farther) West, Chris and I chatted briefly about his story and journey in wrestling that’s led him to this position. - Starting to Wrestle in 8th Grade - John Smith “Recruiting” Chris - Not Burning Out A Lot - Athlete to Coach Transition - Being Apart of A Championship Team - Managing Expectations - Almost Taking Missouri Job - Oregon State Job - What’s Next For Chris & Oregon State Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 22, 2020

He's now the first 4x NCAA All-American in Virginia Tech History, he's a 2x Jersey State Champion/3x Jersey State Championships Finalist, and he's headed to The Pennsylvania RTC to make a mark on the senior level. This is David McFadden's story. - Getting Started in Wrestling - Parents Involvement - Champion Mindset Development - Time at Depaul Catholic - From Catholic To Christian - Managing NCAA Expectations - Balancing High’s and Low’s - 3x / 4x NCAA All-American at VT - Growth & Rise of the ACC - Favorite Matches - Tearing ACL as a Freshmen and AA’ing - Why the Penn RTC? - Perspective During Quarantine Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 20, 2020

Jason Nolf came back on Baschamania and the stories and insights didn't disappoint! We cover topics ranging from quarantine updates and blessings in disguise to Gilman's move to the NLWC and Nolf's controversial match with Hidlay at the NCAA's last year. Tons of faith substance in this one, too! - Currently In Omaha - Blessings In Disguise - Golf with Nolf - Positive Attitude - Injury Rehab - Olympics Postponement - New Opportunities - Important of Faith - Mindset from Youth to College - Celebrating - Controversial Hidley match - Gilman Joining the NLWC - Competition in the Room - Nights with Nolf Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 16, 2020

Mark Hall has won just about every championship a wrestler can win. From his record-setting 6 Minnesota State Championships and his NCAA Championship as a True Freshmen at Penn State to his 3 Cadet & Junior Level World Championships and 3 Big Ten Championships, one thing is clear: Mark Hall is a Champion! But, he doesn't want to just be known for being a champion on the mat, he wants to be a champion off the mat as well. It was great chatting with Mark about both his on-the-mat and off-the-mat perspectives as he takes another step in his career after his collegiate career came to a screeching halt because of COVID-19. Enjoy episode 50! - 6 State Championships - World Level Aspirations - Path to Penn State - Penn State Expectations - First True Freshmen To Win NCAA’s - College Expectations - Staying Humble - Important of Mindset - Being A Part of The Penn State Dynasty - Not Burning Out - Faith In His Career - NCAA’s Being Cancelled - What's Next for Mark Hall? - Growing A Brand - Fire For More Championships - Some Favorite Matches Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 13, 2020

Thomas Gilman is back on Baschamania today to talk about the move he announced last week from Iowa City to State College, where he’ll train with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. If you haven’t listened to his story, check out episode 28 of the podcast that we did back early January which talks a bit more about the Thomas Gilman Story. Topics In the Conversation: - Financial Impact - Fiancées Family in PA - A Traitor? - Due Diligence - Perry Leaving - Wrestling With This For Weeks - Building Brand - NLWC Camaraderie - Impacting NLWC/PSU Guys - Becoming A Nittany Lion - Making A Tough Decision - Moving To NLWC Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 10, 2020

2x All-American and 2020 Big Ten Champ Luke Pletcher of Ohio State is moving on - both mentally and physically. He recently had to let go of NCAA's being canceled his senior year as he was the #1 seed and he just moved back home to PA to take a coaching job at Pitt. Pletcher is nothing but grateful for his time at Ohio State but is ready for what's next. Enjoy episode 48 of BASCHAMANIA! Topics Covered: 1. Start in Wrestling 2. Handling Lone State Final Losses 3. Balancing Wins & Losses 4. Path to Ohio State 5. Changing Mindset 6. Grinding Out Wins 7. Flipping the Switch 8. NCAA’s Being Cancelled 9. Move to PWC 10. Favorite Matches Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 5, 2020

Before he was earning multiple Million Dollar paydays in the PFL, Lance Plamer was a 4x Ohio State Champ and 4x All-American at Ohio State. He also won a Big Ten Championship, being named Outstanding Wrestler in the process, and lost a super close one to Brent Metcalf in the NCAA Finals. Grateful to have Lance come on the podcast today! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Topics/Order of the Conversation: 1. Start in Wrestling 2. Dad Too Tough? 3. Decision To Go to Ohio State 4. College Expectations 5. Lance Palmer Wrestles a Bear 6. Brent Metcalf Match at Big 10’s 7. Confidence & Mentality 8. Balancing Hi’s and Low’s of D1 Wrestling 9. The Vibe at Ohio State 10. Lou Rosselli’s Impact 11. The MMA Itch 12. The Journey To PFL 13. Million Dollar Paydays 14. The Nickname 15. Investing In Yourself 16. Balancing Wanting More 17. Building Brand 18. Involvement with Wrestling Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Apr 1, 2020

Mark Perry knows wrestling. Heck, he is wrestling. Born into a wrestling family, on wrestling soil at Oklahoma State, a Blair Academy wrestler, a 4x All-American at Iowa, a 2x NCAA Champion, the street cred goes on. This man just eats, sleeps, breathes wrestling & his story and insight is amongst the most unique you’ll find in the sport. Grateful to sit down and chat wrestling for an hour with Mark tonight and to hear more of his story. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Topics/Order of the Conversation: 1. Growing up in a True Wrestling Family 2. Early Expectations 3. Heading To Blair Academy 4. Battling Depression 5. Continuing to Elevate 6. Blair Lake 7. Sophomore Year Injuries 8. Elevating to Beat Hendrick 9. Not Wrestling Internationally 10. Transitioning from Athlete to Coach 11. Differences In Coaching at Penn State, Cal Poly, and Illinois 12. IMAR 13. College Level vs RTC Level Coaching 14. Relationship with Gilman 15. HWC Coaching Expectations 16. Olympics & NCAA'S Being Cancelled 17. Women’s Wrestling Exploding Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Mar 28, 2020

Last year he was in the finals against Spencer Lee. This year, he's had one thing on his mind: take out Spencer Lee in the rematch. Today, I sat down with UVA's Jack Mueller to chat about his college career, hear about his faith, learn of his backstory and see what's next. 1. Quarantine Update 2. What Led You to Wrestle? 3. Leveling Up as a Wrestler 4. What led you to Virginia? 5. Role of Faith In Your Career 6. Incredible Matches in March 7. ACC Competition 8. NCAA’s Cancelled 9. No Regrets 10. Resetting Focus After Events 11. Visiting RTCs 12. The Uncertainty of The Future Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Mar 22, 2020

Today, another Olympic Gold Medalist comes on the BASCHAMANIA Podcast as Brandon Slay stops by to shares his story. Brandon is not only an incredible wrestler and wrestling coach, but he has a contagious faith and tons of wisdom! I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do, too! Topics & Order of Conversation - Quarantine Update - Youth Career Advancement - Loving Freestyle Wrestling - NCAA Dreams vs Olympic Dreams - School of Business Plan - Freestyle Success - What’s Your Purpose? - Pursuing Jesus - Olympic Finals “Loss” & Victory - Transitioning to a Wrestling Coach - Coaching The National Team - “Homecoming” To Penn RTC - NCAA’s Being Cancelled - Trials Being Postponed & Coaching Athletes - Various Attention Levels in Wrestling Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Mar 17, 2020

Nahshon Garrett really is an overcomer. While he's also an NCAA Champion and EIWA Wrestler of The Year, what sticks out the most to me is Nahshon's ability to overcome adversity. It was great chatting with Nahshon about his wrestling career, his faith, content creation, and more! Order of the Conversation: - NG didn’t start wrestling until 7th Grade - Cornell was an early decision - Wrestling in College - Ebb and Flow of College Career - National Championship - Faith in Career - False Humility - Road to Arizona State and Back - Training with Chas Tucker, Vito A, Yianni D - Pulling out of World Championships - Trusting God’s Plan - Beating Himself at 57kg - Uncertainty of Olympic Trials - CoronaVirus - Creating Content - Shutting out Negativity - Control What You Can Control Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Mar 14, 2020

It was announced yesterday that the Olympic Trials have officially been postponed. In having conversations with some of the athletes and coaches, I decided to have some hop on for an episode of the podcast where we talk reactions & perspectives and you can hear straight from the athletes, instead of just the chatter in the community. Enjoy! Anthony Ashnault begins at: 3:20 Kyle Dake begins at: 10:10 Bo Nickal begins at: 25:50 Gable Steveson begins at: 33:30 Jordan Oliver begins at: 39:39 Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Mar 11, 2020

After the news was announced that there will be no fans at the NCAA's, I was chatting with a few of the guys competing and my conversation with Seth Gross quickly led to one that I knew needed to be captured on the Baschamania podcast. We talked about Big 10's, NCAA's, and the Olympic Trials. I hope you enjoy this style of an episode around relevant news & events. - Loss to Rivera at Big 10's & Adjustments - Jersey Crowd in Match against Alvarez - NCAA’s Not Having Fans - Going Out WIth No Crowd - No Crowd Impact on Matches - 133 Seeds at NCAA's - A Potential Semi-Final with Chas Tucker - Schools Sitting Out at NCAA's - Grounded in Faith - Olympic Trials Fans? Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Mar 6, 2020

He's no stranger to March! NCAA Champ Jon Reader has had some iconic March memories both competing and coaching. It was great chatting with Jon and the timing just a few days before Big 10's couldn't have been more perfect! Enjoy ep. 40 of BASCHAMANIA everywhere now. - Relationship with Cael Sanderson - Early Success - Being Recruited On - Being Undefeated Senior Year - Importance of Gratitude - The Spotlight Changing After College - Change in Wrestling Over the Past Decade - Relationship with Chris Bono - 42 Point Match with Ed Ruth - Transitioning to Coaching - From Iowa State to SDSU to Wisconsin - Wisconsin Recruiting - Kids Who Wanna Be Recruited by Big 10 Programs - Thoughts on Big 10’s - Seth Gross at Big 10’s - Big Ten Championships Expectations - Hustle, Effort, & Attitude - Dealing with the Highs & Lows - Rebounding from Post Season Lows Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Mar 1, 2020

Ahead of next weekend's Big Ten Championships, I caught up with Northwestern's Sebastian Rivera. In this episode, we chat about his start in wrestling, how tough Jersey is and transition to his career at Northwestern and the upcoming Big 10's, NCAA's & 2020 Olympics. We even dive into his future in MMA and talk about when he currently thinks he'll stop wrestling. Order of The Conversation: - Getting Started In Wrestling - Getting Good in Wrestling - Staying Hungry - Dealing with Defeat - Jersey Wrestling - The Journey to Northwestern - Internship with VividSeats.com - Wrestling With Puerto Rico For Olympics - Perspective Going Into Big 10’s - Wrestling with Ashnault - Seth Gross Match at Midlands - Thoughts on NCAA’s - Jumping Levels at a High Level - Perfecting Your Craft - MMA Aspirations - Frankie Edgar - The Inconstancies of Attention on Wrestling Competition - Potentially Being Done After 2020 Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Feb 25, 2020

The wrestling success he's had is just a portion of who J'den Cox is. The 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 2020 Olympic Hopeful has endured levels of hardship and adversity that few know about, but he's overcome, and he continues to press on. It was great talking to J'den about his faith, his perspective, and recent events such as the move to 97kg and the move to the Ohio RTC. Even the non-wrestling fans will have a ton to take away from this episode! Enjoy! - Crying While Winning 11-1 - Getting Better Younger - Being Overlooked vs Not Counting Out - A Chip on His Shoulder? - Battling Depression - Maintaining Proper Perspective - Compartmentalizing - Joy > Happiness - The Role of Faith In His Career - Walking with Jesus - Decision To Go 97kg - Decision To Go to Ohio State - Making Tough Decisions - The Perspective of Cox over Snyder - Preparing for the Olympic Trials - Talking WWE For a Few Minutes Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Feb 21, 2020

It was hard to keep this conversation with NCAA Champ & 2x World Team Member Tony Ramos down to one simple podcast episode that's around an hour long. He's got so many stories and so much insight! Enjoy this episode with the former Iowa Hawkeye athlete & current North Carolina Tarheel coach. Order of Topics: - Hawkeye or Tarheel? - Starting Wrestling at 3 Years Old - Getting Connected With Izzy Martinez - Crucial Training with Izzy - Recruiting Process with Iowa & Oklahoma St - Committing & Transitioning to Iowa - Importance of Clearing Your Head - 34-0 at Carver-Hawkeye - Role Logan Steiber Played - Overcoming Adversity - Transitioning to The Senior Level - Not Having Regrets in Wrestling - Connecting With Coleman Scott - Transitioning to North Carolina - Balancing Competing & Coaching - Leveraging Social Media as a Coach - Using Tik-Tok For Recruiting? - What’s Tony Excited For? - Having Jordan Oliver in the Room Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Feb 18, 2020

2x NCAA All-American Jacob Kasper and I couldn't keep this conversation short. He is one of the most passionate wrestlers out there and between his Olympic aspirations and his WWE aspirations, this man is the definition of passion and a dreamer. Had a ton of fun chatting about Jacob's amateur wrestling career, the journey to the Olympic Trials, and what lies ahead after this Olympic run. Enjoy the conversation! Order of Topics: - Growing up a WWE Fan - Getting Good at Wrestling - The Intimidation of Duke - Dealing with Crohn's Disease - Overcoming Adversity - Dealing with Defeat - Not Resting Enough - Not Running on Motivation - Olympic Trials Ahead - The WWE Tryout - Olympics > WWE - Mt Rushmore of Pro Wrestling - The WWE Passion & Dream Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Feb 12, 2020

2x World Bronze Medalist & 2x NCAA Champion Gwiazdowski has been the USA’s heavyweight for 3 straight years and he’s looking for it to become 4 as he aims for his first Olympic team in 2020. We’re now less than 2 months out from that dream being a reality or being shattered. Enjoy this conversation with the highly-accomplished heavyweight, Gwiazdowski, on his journey to being an Olympic Champ! Conversation Flow: - Having a Great High School Career - The road to Binghamton and then NC State - Becoming 2x NCAA Champion - Overcoming Loss to Kyle Snyder - Jumping to Freestyle Senior-Level Success - Attention Changes from NCAA to Senior Level - Injuries Before and At 2018 World Championships - Tuning People Out - Building a Brand on Social - Rebounding from World Championships Loss - Focusing on the “Young Guns” at the Olympic Trials Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Feb 7, 2020

Reigning World Team Member. Olympic Hopeful. American Soldier. Jenna Burkert has no slew of titles and accolades. This was a fun conversation to dive into with Jenna just before a best-of-3 wrestle-off series against the winner of Helen Maroulis vs Alli Ragan. Enjoy the conversation! Order of Topics: - Getting Started in Wrestling - A Non-Traditional College Route - Women’s Wrestling Evolving - Being a Wrestling Superfan - What Led you to Serve in Military - Not Focusing on Pressure & Staying Present - Embracing Fear - Happy To Still be Wrestling - Being Apart of Growing The Sport - Pan Am Qualifiers - Utilizing Social & Not Getting Distracted - Learning a Lesson in ’18 instead of ’20 - Not Getting Discouraged After a Loss Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Feb 3, 2020

Women’s wrestling has been exploding lately. Part of that is in response to the great women who are creating such a dominant scene right now and leading the charge. Victoria Anthony, who has a slew of accomplishments from US Open Champion and Bill Farrell Champion to Junior World Champion, is no exception. Victoria and I sit down on this episode to chat about her career, women's wrestling, the Olympic Trials, and more. Enjoy! - Moving to Canada - Competing to Italy & Russia - Getting Start in Wrestling - Wrestling on a Boy’s Team - 2005 First Practice to > 2009 Junior World Champ - Watching Women’s Wrestling Evolve - Opportunities In Women’s Wrestling - Defining Success with Intentions - Pressing On After A Defeat/Failure - Making an Olympic Team in 2020 - Most Proudest of in This sport - What are Your Plans Post-Competition - Having the Most Viewed Video on UWW - Social Media Distractions/Benefits Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Jan 30, 2020

He won a Hodge Trophy while winning 4 NCAA Championships in a row at 4 consecutive weights. After a storied college career at Cornell no one will soon forget, he became a 2x World Champ... in dominant fashion. The only box left to check? Olympic Champion. And he'll have to go through someone he hasn't been able to beat, 5x World/Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs, to do that. We talk about all this and more. Order of Topics and Flow of Conversation: - Landing In Colorado Springs - Getting Good in Wrestling Right Away - Wrestling in a Group with David Taylor & Logan Stieber - College Level vs Senior Level Pressure - Frustration with Injuries & Runner-Up Finishes - Not Getting Sidetracked by Discouragement - Unique Training & Health Perspective - The Dake Documentary; Documenting 2012-2020 - Content & Secrets in Wrestling - Looking Towards The Olympic Trials - Kyle Dake on Wrestling Jordan Burroughs - MMA in the Future? Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Jan 25, 2020

3x NCAA All-American and 2020 Olympic Hopeful Bryce Meredith joined the show to talk about growing up in Wyoming, his wrestling career, and his future in MMA. We dive into a ton of topics around perspective and mindset including opportunity, sacrifice, success, happiness, and more. - Growing up in Wyoming - Opportunity > Sacrifice - Going to NC State and Coming Home - Going to the NJ RTC - Losing NCAA’s & Not Wavering - Not Complaining - Last Chance Qualifier In Focus - Passion in Wrestling -> MMA - Building a Brand & Content Game - Champion in Life, Success is Happiness - Bryce Askes Me about My Background Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Jan 20, 2020

2x All-American and 2020 Olympic Hopeful Nick Lee has already developed quite the wrestling career. Episode 30 catches up with the Nittany Lion as he's in the heart of the grind towards a Big 10, NCAA, and Olympic Championship in 2020. Before those big competitions, Justin had a conversation with Nick Lee to get to know the Penn State junior a bit more! - Start in Wrestling - Getting Better Young - Enjoying the Sport - Being Homeschooled Senior Year - What Led You To Penn State - Being Surrounded with Greatness at PSU - Differences between Junior Level & College Wrestling - Wrestling is What He Does, It’s Not Who He Is - Balancing Wrestling & Life - Working Towards Being an NCAA Champion - The Process of Getting Your Mind Right After a Loss - Balancing NCAA & Olympic Goals - Differences Between Folkstyle & Freestyle - Trusting Your Coaches - Off the Mat Aspirations - Olympic Trials in State College Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Jan 16, 2020

He doesn't do many interviews and isn't in media much, but that's not because the 3x NCAA Champion/4x NCAA Finalist doesn't have the stories and insight. 2020 Olympic Hopeful Jason Nolf left a legacy at Penn State of being one of the best collegiate wrestlers of all time. How did he do it? What're the backstories? What's next? We talk about all that and more. Order of Conversation & Topics: - The Young Start with Wrestling - Hating to Lose at 5 years Old - Getting Better at a Young Age - The Role of Faith in Jason’s Career - Doing Things God’s Way - The Path to Penn State - Not Talking a College Visit - The Penn State Teammate Effect - Running To the Center of the Mat - Laying The Ankle Bands Down - The Hodge Trophy Distraction - Having Fun & Scoring Points - Learning from Both Wins & Losses - Having High Self-Expectations - Resetting Expectations - Putting Career in God’s Hands - NCAA Championship Feelings - Meeting Maddie - Balancing Engagement/Wedding with Wrestling - Missing Being a Penn State Athlete - Transitioning to Freestyle & Senior Level - Working Towards an Olympic Gold - The 74kg Field Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Jan 10, 2020

It was great chatting with 2017 World Silver Medalist Thomas Gilman just ahead of his trip to Italy & Russia to compete in a few tough tournaments. The Iowa Hawkeye and Olympic Hopeful is loved by many and has one of the biggest personalities in the sport, but his internet absence keeps many of his stories from being heard as much as they ought to be! Today, enjoy 45 minutes of stories and insight from Thomas Gilman. Order of Topics: - Early Start in Wrestling - Wanting to be an Olympic Champ “In all 3 Styles” - Getting Better Early On - Young Adversity - Relationship with Terry Brands - Losing to Cory Clark - Proper Perspective - Righting the Wrongs - Losing to Cory Clark - Importance of Routine - Breaking Out of the “Shy” Shell - “The Persona” - Favorite “Persona” Moment - Sitting Out in Finals/Ramo’s Stressed Out - Taking Time Off in 2019 - Thoughts on Social Media - The Thomas Gilman Brand - The Olympics & Olympic Trials - Competing in Italy - Micic Should be Tried for Treason - Process Goals Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Jan 4, 2020

What 2x NCAA Champ/3x NCAA Finalist doesn't have a good story? 2020 Olympic Hopeful Vincenzo Joseph is no different. On Episode 27, the Nittany Lion Senior stops by to talk about his wrestling story; from practicing at a young age with Spencer Lee to wrestling Nolf at the Farrell to what it's like to run out at Rec Hall. Cenzo has no shortage of good stories, laughs and high-level insight. Enjoy! General Flow of Topics: - Start in Wrestling - Good at Young Age - Getting Better & Leveling up - Practicing with Spencer Lee & Nolf Young - Having Fun - Dealing with Adversity - Balancing Big Wins & Losses - Self Awareness - Wrestling Nolf at the Farrell - Olympic Goals - Wrapping Up a Penn State Career Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Dec 31, 2019

Being the wife to arguably the greatest wrestler in the world, Lauren has insights no one else has been privileged with. It was a pleasure catching up with good friend Lauren Burroughs and chatting about her story, her relationship with Jordan and diving into the personal brand-building and social media discussion. General Flow Of Topics: - Building a Brand in Wrestling & Putting In The Work- Initial & Start in Wrestling - Writing Career , Personal Desires - How Lauren & Jordan Met - Any Idea What Would Ensue in This Relationship? - Selflessness to Focus on "dream-sharing" - The Evolution of The Relationship with JB’s Success - Navigating Brand/Family Sponsorship Deals - Experiencing the Highs/Lows of Success As a Family - Ability to Decipher Opportunity vs Distraction - The Role of Faith in The Marriage - Balancing Social & Life - Engaging with Your Audience - Secrecy & Transparency - More Brand-Building Talk - Baby Watch Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Dec 24, 2019

Fresh off an awesome performance at the US Open/Senior Nationals, Joey McKenna joins the show as we talk about his story & his faith. Many of us are guilty of not giving God the glory due because honestly, so often we're focused on what we don't have. Joey set his mind & heart right after leaving Stanford and he says its the best thing he did in his wrestling career! Here's the order of topics for today's show: - Jersey Wrestling Start - Why Joey Went Greco Young - Decisions Behind Going to Stanford/Ohio State - Impact of Faith on Career - Last Year’s WTT Failure - Managing the Highs & Lows - The Move to Penn RTC - Olympic Trials Prep - Post-Wrestling Aspirations - Signing with ScrapLife Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Dec 19, 2019

Pumped to have coach Izzy Martinez on the show for episode 24. I got a lot of good feedback on the Chris Bono episode and to play off of that, I wanted to bring another high-level coach with value & entertainment on the show! Before he was coaching Jon Jones & Holly Holm to championships in the UFC Octagon, and coaching a top 10 high school program, Izzy was an elite-level youth & amateur wrestler and also had his fair shares and ups and downs. Today, we dive into the Izzy Story! Rough Order of Topics: - Izzy as a Wrestler - Not Making it in Iowa City - Being A “18-22-Year-old Trainwreck” - What Early Failure Taught - The Transition from Athlete to Coaching - Chasing Opportunity - Entering MMA - Self Awareness - Mental Health - Social Media Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Dec 12, 2019

He's had a ton of success throughout his career, but an Olympic/World Championship alludes James Green. His losses that led to Bronze & Silver Medals at the '15 and '17 World Championships were to Olympic & World Champions. Now, he'll have to win a bracket that includes multiple World & Olympics Champions just to make the team. What will James have to do to make the team and win an Olympic Championship? What has got him to where he is now? We talk about all that and more just a few days removed from James competing in Russia at 74kg this past weekend. Tune in to episode 23 and meet the 74kg version of James Green. Order of Topics: - Jersey Start in Wrestling - Stopping Playing Football - The Nebraska Connection - The Career Grind - Losses to World/Olympic Champions - What The Grind Has Taught James - Definition of Success - The Transition to 74kg - Fatherhood - Business & branding - Post-Competition Plans - What Wrestling Means to JG - What the Next 4 Months Look Like Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Dec 5, 2019

Chris Bono has had a wild career as both an athlete and a coach. Over the past decade, Coach Bono has continued to jump levels as a coach, much as he did as an athlete, using the same principles and mindset throughout both. He's not done yet and fresh into his second season as Wisconsin head coach, he's more excited than ever! It was fun diving into a plethora of topics in this conversation. Conversation Flow & Order of Topics: - Accolades the Proudest Of - Wrestling in Pennsylvania & Florida - Biggest Contribution to Success - The transition from Athlete to Coach - Evolving as a Coach - Most Important Time as a Coach - Establishing Culture - Big Loss to Iowa - Giving Seth Gross a Second Chance - Coaching Seth to Win NCAA’s - Thoughts on Social Media - Excitement for the Future Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Nov 29, 2019

NCAA Champion & Olympic Hopeful Darian Cruz stops by the BASCHAMANIA podcast for Episode 21. It was great to spend an hour with Darian getting to know him and peeking behind the curtain of the mind of someone who already has such a storied career and isn't done yet! Anyone who spends an hour listening to this episode should walk away with a ton of golden nuggets. General Order of Topics: 1. Thanksgiving Traditions 2. Letter to Wrestling 3. Wrestling Taking Dedication 4. You can’t teach Work Ethic 5. Guys Bend. Or Guys Break. 6. Overcoming Adversity 7. Not looking at the big picture 8. Micro Speed, Macro Patience 9. Importance of Support System 10. Contrasting NCAA Finish Junior Year to Senior Year (1st to 5th Place) 11. Preparing for the Olympic Trials 12. Building Brand while Preparing for Olympic Trials 13. Leveraging Social Media 14. The Trials Ahead 15. Getting 1% Better Every Day Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Nov 21, 2019

It was great to chat with Minnesota's Gable Steveson after qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials at the Bill Farrell. Gable has won Junior and Cadet World Championships and now has sights on Olympic Gold, all while also keeping a focus on winning an NCAA Championship in his home state of Minnesota this March. Great 20-minute+ conversation with the 19-year-old phenom on Episode 20! Among other things, we dove into: - How it feels to qualify for the Olympic Trials - When he knew he could make it this far in the sport - Rebounding from big losses - The impact of not losing that impact - Growing up in an era of social media influence - Proper perspective while using social to grow a brand without getting distracted - The level of focus on brand-building - The road ahead to Tokyo 2020 - Training with Brock Lesnar - Desire to compete with the WWE Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Nov 13, 2019

The Bill Farrell is this weekend and everyone in the wrestling community is HYPED about it. NJ RTC Head Coach Reece Humphrey is no exception. People are noticing there is something in the water in New Jersey and quite frankly, it's Reece! Reece is a 3x World Team Member and 3x US Open Champ and he knows wrestling. He also really knows freestyle wrestling. Reece and I catch up a bit and talk about his background and recent transitioning to coaching at the NJRC and the path that led to it. Topics on this episode include: 1. Growing up Wrestling In Indiana 2. What Led Reece to Ohio State University 3. RTC Life In Reece’s Day 4. Knowing when it’s time to move on to a different location? 5. Path to the TMWC and NJRTCWhy the move from TMWC to NJRTC. 6. Transitioning from athlete to coach - what’s that like? 7. Why such an incredible year for Jersey, and even the NJRTC? 8. Guys coming on board the NJRTC 9. The impact of NJRTC & Jersey on Wrestling in 2020 10. Discussing the Bill Farrell 11. How to Help the NJRTC Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Nov 8, 2019

Days away from competing at 86kg @ the Bill Farrell in NYC and starting his quest to the Olympic Trials in April, I caught up with 3x NCAA Champ Alex Dieringer. Alex and I talked about his start in wrestling in Wisconsin, what led him to Oklahoma State, the transition to the RTC after college, his recent success and setbacks in wrestling and what his thought process is heading into 2020 competition. Listen in! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Nov 4, 2019

Grateful to have WWE Hall of Famer & Current Talent Scout for the WWE, Gerald Brisco, on the show! Tis former Oklahoma State Cowboy knows college wrestling and now recruits the best of them! The topics and order of our conversation was as follows: How did you get started in Wrestling? How did you make to the Oklahoma University Wrestling Team? How did you get started in Pro Wrestling? What was the road like to the WWE? What was the path to the back-end WWE office/talent scout position? Recruiting Brock Lesnar, Sheltan Benjamin and other stars Being Involved In The Montreal Screwjob/Attitude Era Storylines Transitioning Back to Back-Office Work/Talent Scouting What To Look for When Scouting WWE Talent How Has The Progression Been in Talent Recruitment w/ the Rise of WWE Interest Why Would Someone Wanna Work With The WWE What Should Someone Do If Wanting to Be Recruited into the WWE? Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Oct 30, 2019

David Taylor is not only as successful of a wrestler as it gets, already having won titles from the State level to the NCAA & Big 10 level on up to a World Championships & currently training for an Olympic Championship, The Magic Man is also an accomplished Entrepreneur involved with multiple companies. My friend David and I caught up today and covered a variety of topics in a short period of time! Topics include: - Thoughts on Having a Baby Girl - How Rebhabbing the Injury is Going - Staying busy during Injury Recovery - How DT Balances Everything He Does - How DT Learned to Balance Everything - Getting Back To Training & Prepping for Olympic Trials - How The World Championships Prepared The Magic Man for the 2020 Olympic Championships - What it Means That The Olympic Trials are in State College Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Oct 19, 2019

Unlike many training for the 2020 Olympic Trials in State College, NCAA Champ Nico Megaludis is doing double duty. Along with training to beat the best in the world and make the Olympic Team and fulfill his goal of being an Olympic Champ, Nico has a full-time career as a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual in Pittsburgh. Nico and I sit down to chat about how he balances the full-time financial career and training to get better, what his current perspective is on training & life, how he's feeling post-injury, his move from the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club to the Pittsburgh Wrestling Club and much more. Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Oct 12, 2019

1 Jersey State Tournament, 1 Jersey State Championship. 1 NCAA Tournament, 1 NCAA Championship. 2 "senior years", 2 incredible stories. Anthony Cassar has a story unlike any other in the sport and brings laughter, fun and gratitude when sharing it. Heading into one more year of eligibility at Penn State, Cassar's focus isn't shifting away from winning. In fact, he's doubling down as he has all sights locked in on improving and winning the Olympic Trials in April and securing a spot in the 2020 Toyko Olympics! This is his story. Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Oct 7, 2019

Iowa Hawkeye Spencer Lee is one of the most known & accomplished college wrestlers walking this country. At just 20 years old, he's already a 2X NCAA Champion and a 3X Junior/Cadet WORLD Champion. While he has more accomplishments than most can dream of, his biggest quest - Olympic Gold - is still his primary focus. We talk in Episode 13 about everything from his start in the sport to his vast displeasure with social media! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Oct 2, 2019

In this episode, one of the biggest freaks in wrestling stops by. Normally, the term "freak" may be a bad thing, but with Yianni - only the term freak can be used to describe his presence in the sport - from what he does and how he does it on the mat - to his knowledge off the mat. It was great to catch up with Yianni after a whirlwind of a year including his second NCAA Championship, beating the #1 guy in the world (Bajrang) at Beat The Streets, winning the prestigious Yasar Dogu, and a prolonged 4 month USA World Team wrestle-off. Yianni IS wrestling, and this is the BASCHAMANIA podcast. Enjoy Episode 12! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Sep 27, 2019

The Zain Train has been rolling for years and isn't slowing down any time soon. The 3X NCAA Champion, 2012 Cadet World Champion, 2x and Current Senior World Team Member just got back from the 2019 World Championships and it was time to get caught up! From growing up on the farm and developing farm strength, traveling to Pittsburgh as a youth wrestler, his dominant Penn State career as a 3X NCAA Champ and the upcoming Toyko Olympics, we cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. Put those airpods in and come aboard the Zain Train! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Sep 23, 2019

"I cried & cried." Helen Maroulis has had the highest of highs winning both World & Olympic Championships and quite frankly, the lowest of lows as well. She's no stranger to not only wrestling the best of the best on the mat, but off the mat wrestling with God. I so appreciate Helen's willingness to get transparent and vulnerable on Episode 10 of the BASCHAMANIA podcast as we chat her past and future, including the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympics! Tune in to this episode that's full of faith-centric golden nuggets! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Sep 16, 2019

in 2016, Frank Molinaro was a 9 seed who upset the field and claimed the 65kg spot on USA Wrestling's Olympic Team. In 2020, he may not be seeded as low as 9, but he's again in one of - if not THE - toughest weight classes in the sport. Frank will have to beat the likes of Zain Retherford, Yianni D, Jordan Oliver, and Anthony Ashnault to name a few. We chat in this episode on his mindset & perspective going into the competition season leading up to the Olympic Trials in April in State College, PA. Recently stepping down as a coach at Virgina Tech and moving to Oklahoma to get a fresh set of coaches, Frank and I chat on the move to Oklahoma and what it means. The 'Gorilla Hulk' and I also chat on the importance of having a Christ-centered life and always relying on God for what's next - no matter where you are! Arguably though, the most interesting topic on this episode was the topic of how Frank almost threw the towel in, but he didn't... I ask him why & how? Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Sep 13, 2019

He's one of the most exciting wrestlers in college to watch, and he still has 3 more years to put on a show. If you're not on the RBY train just yet, you should be! On this episode, RBY and I sit down to chat about high school vs college wrestling, having fun and maintaining the proper perspective through victory and defeat! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Sep 7, 2019

2X NCAA Champion Jordan Oliver is one of the biggest personalities in wrestling. He's had his highs and lows. Hoping for his biggest high yet with making the 2020 Olympic Team, Jordan and I discuss all things past, present and future! If you're a JO and/or wrestling fan, you won't wanna miss this episode! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Sep 2, 2019

Happy to have TV's HERCULES on the show today! Kevin Sorbo is an actor who has been seen in 100's of commercials, TV shows, movies - you name it. Most recently, he has been appearing in a number of faith-based/family-centered movies like Let There Be Light, God's Not Dead, & Soul Surfer. Unashamed of being a Christian & Conservative, Kevin has never let any snubbing or Hollywood Blacklisting ruin his fun or steal his joy. Sorbo simply continues to seek to fill that void in good wholesome content! Listen in on today's conversation for more! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Aug 26, 2019

It was great sitting down and chatting with Seth Gross and hearing his (redemption) story from his perspective. Seth Gross was one of the nation's best wrestlers at 133 lbs, attending Iowa University. A night of unprecedented partying got him kicked out and led him wondering if he'd ever have any success again. The story of redemption that follows is incredible! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Aug 22, 2019

On Episode 4 of the BASCHAMANIA Podcast, we talk to 2019 NCAA Champion Anthony Ashnault . Undefeated in high school winning 4 state titles in one of - if not thee - toughest state tournaments in the country, Anthony has made a name for himself in the sport of wrestling and has become a household favorite... especially in the state of New Jersey. At this point in his career though, he’s looking to make a household name for himself in the entire US. How? Give this episode a listen! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Aug 17, 2019

On Episode 3 of the BASCHAMANIA Podcast, Olympic & World Champion Jordan Burroughs stops by! Jordan and I chat about all things mindset and faith. Topics including: not letting social media distract you, how and where to find your worth, how Jordan seeks to transcend wrestling, the importance of his faith in his wrestling career & family, the role faith plays in his day to day grind, and more. A definite must-listen for any wrestling fan and/or any Christian! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Aug 12, 2019

On today's episode, we have 3x NCAA & Big Ten Champion, Bo Nickal of Penn State. Bo is one of the best in the sport and we sit down and chat about his careers' past and future. We also focus in on the importance of God in his life and when and what he learned the most from God. Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.

Aug 3, 2019

UFC Veteran Jim Miller comes on the show for the first episode. Justin & Jim have a great conversation about wrestling, MMA, hunting, cooking, family, Jim's future and more. Enjoy the show! Wanna support the podcast? Apparel is now available at SHOP.BASCHAMANIA.COM or inquire about sponsorships by emailing baschamania@gmail.com. Be sure to follow the podcast @Baschamania on social media.