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BASCHAMANIA

Justin Basch

Wrestling Podcast hosted by Justin Basch, featuring Coffee Talk with Vincenzo Joseph, Basch & The Brain with Willie Saylor, and the best Wrestling Guests in the Country!

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#435
Yesterday · 1 hr
U23 Worlds Next Week and the College Season is Near! | 435
On today’s Basch & The Brain, we talk about what's coming up in the coming weeks, including the U23 World Championships next week and Super 32 after that! Also, Crystal Ball Updates coming soon?! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Happy Monday 05:00 - Crystal Ball Updates Coming? 09:45 - Konnor Doucet & Oklahoma State’s Lineup 26:05 - U23’s Rundown & Preview 51:45 - Super 32 Seeds Coming & Travel Notes Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#434
Thursday · 1 hr 23 min
Joe Sealey Going to U23 Worlds, Save College Sports Act & New Rankings! | 434
On today’s Basch & The Brain, we talk Joe Sealey replacing the injured Matty Singleton on the U23 World Team, Bo Bassett heading to U23 Worlds, and some other questions surrounding the roster. We also get into WrestleStat going premium, changes to the Bill Farrell, Jordan Oliver heading to Morgan State, and what the Protect College Sports Act could mean for college wrestling after passing the Senate. Plus, we break down the new national high school rankings with six new #1’s and close out the show with some Big Ten and Iowa schedule talk. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 03:00 - Joe Sealey Replacing Matty Singleton 12:00 - Bo Bassett Going to U23’s & U23 World Team 21:30 - Endene Not on Roster? 23:25 - WrestleStat Going Premium 30:10 - Bill Farrell Switches from USAW to UWW 32:25 - Jordan Oliver to Morgan State 36:25 - Protect College Sports Act Passes Senate 44:00 - New National High School Rankings & 6 New #1’s 01:10:50 - Big Ten, Iowa Schedule Fodder Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#433
September 28 · 1 hr 38 min
Bo Bassett Beats Real in Two Straight, Who's #1 in The Books | 433
Bo Bassett beats Real Woods in two straight at Final X, Who’s #1 is in the Books & we go around the sport as we close out September. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re back! 02:20 - Lack of Communication is Frustrating 15:50 - Bo Bassett beats Real Woods 26:45 - Future of Final X 45:00 - Who’s #1 Thoughts 51:30 - College Campuses 58:30 - Who’s #1 Takeaways Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#432
September 24 · 1 hr 11 min
Iowa State Hit with NCAA Recruiting Violations | 432
An NCAA Wrestling program finally got hit with recruiting sanctions?! We'll dive in on today's Basch & The Brain. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re back! 01:30 - Iowa State Hit with Recruiting Violations 18:40 - The Punishment 34:30 - Bo Bassett/Real Woods Picks 41:20 - Checking the Chat and Talking Bracket Wars 54:30 - RAF 14 & Abu Dhabi 01:03:20 - Gable’s Statement Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#431
September 21 · 1 hr 28 min
Bassett vs Woods on Friday, Gable Knocked Out & Who's #1 Card Rundown | 431
It's the greatest time of the year! Tomorrow is the first day of fall, and wrestling is that much closer to being in full swing! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - New Studio Loading... 04:00 - Super 32 Seeds 07:00 - Bill Barger Passing 12:05 - Gable’s Big Weekend 30:30 - RAF 13 50:45 - Jayden James Grayshirting 53:50 - Kennedy Blades Not Wrestling at Final X 01:00:30 - Who’s #1 01:20:55 - Questions from the Chat Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#430
September 15 · 30 min
Why Oklahoma State's Benji Mower Sees Cancer Diagnosis as a Privilege | 430
Oklahoma State's Benji Mower joins the show for a powerful conversation about his recent cancer diagnosis, the perspective that's helping him navigate it, and why he genuinely sees the battle as "a privilege." We also discuss his path to Oklahoma State, the culture in Stillwater, becoming a husband and father, his MMA aspirations, faith, and the mindset that's allowed him to choose happiness even while facing an incredibly difficult season of life. Benji's positivity and perspective are incredibly inspiring, and there's a lot to take away from this one. Learn more about Benji's journey and how you can support him at HelpBenji.com. 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.
#429
September 14 · 1 hr 9 min
The Weekend Wrap! Elite 8 Duals, Cowboy RTC Overseas & Who's #1 Matchups | 429
Support Benji Mower:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?is&v=jAtxRPsdWLk&feature=youtu.beGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/fa330c538 SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1-0 05:45 - Sonny Amato Commits to Rutgers 09:55 - V Tech & Bassett/Stanich 14:15 - Virginia Tech Roster Battles Coming 19:00 - Benji Mower Needs Our Support 23:10 - Zahid Valencia’s Inconsistency 35:00 - Embrace Debate / Elite 8 Duals 44:45 - Gavin Mangano at Who’s #1? 48:50 - Rest of Who’s #1 Match Reactions 58:30 - Elite 8 Duals Takeaways 01:05:30 - RAF & Aftershow Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#428
September 8 · 1 hr 23 min
Nebraska's Lineup for 2026-2027 is SOLID + RAF Moscow | 428
Let's talk some wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 02:10 - Americans Balled Out at RAF Moscow 04:20 - Lack of a Stream 24:40 - Jason Nolf is the Face of RAF 30:00 - Snyder Stock Continues to Go Up 38:45 - Branugal scores 6 on Sadulaev 52:10 - Nebraska Huskers Coming Season 01:21:30 - After Show Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#427
September 1 · 59 min
Jayden James NOT on PSU Roster + Looking at Ohio State's Lineup & Poland Open | 427
Let's talk some wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie's Going to Moscow! 03:50 - Poland Open 16:25 - Jayden James Grayshirting 29:10 - Jesse Mendez & Ohio State 47:00 - Big Tens at "Neutral Site” U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#426
August 25 · 1 hr 21 min
Team USA Dominated U20/Junior Worlds, RAF 12 Delivered + More NCAA Chaos? | 426
Team USA dominated the U20 World Championships! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back on a Tuesday 03:45 - NCAA Chaos Continues 12:10 - U20 Worlds 28:00 - Bo Bassett Stock Report? 50:00 - RAF Moscow 53:25 - Ono vs Davino & RAF 12 U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#425
August 21 · 49 min
U20 Worlds Reactions Live (+ RAF12 Tomorrow!) | 425
Team USA is rolling at the U20 World Championships! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Live on a Friday! 01:30 - Leydecker a 2x U20 Champ! 05:45 - Men’s Freestyle 11:00 - Going Weight by Weight 25:40 - Other Americans at Worlds 29:40 - RAF 12 This Weekend! 45:50 - RAF in Moscow in Trouble? U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#424
August 17 · 1 hr 9 min
Crystal Ball Follow-Ups & U20 Worlds are Underway! | 424
Time for some Crystal Ball & Roster follow-ups as U20 Worlds get underway! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back & It's RAF Week! 05:30 - Junior Worlds Underway 09:40 - Oklahoma State Fans Mad at Willie 22:40 - Jesse Mendez at 141 or 149? 25:50 - Ono/Blaze Flip 33 and 41? 34:30 - Bennett Berge or Mikey White 38:55 - We are Sending a SQUAD to Poland Open 43:45 - Kannon Webster Moving Weights? 46:35 - Konner Doucet’s Return 53:40 - Stanford and Nebraska Recruiting 01:05:45 - Final Questions from the Chat Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#423
August 13 · 1 hr 33 min
2027 NCAA Crystal Ball Summer Update! | 423
We're back as we talk 2027 Crystal Ball Updates with 5 for 5 in play! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Taylor Wants PSU Date 06:15 - Oklahoma State’s Roster 11:00 - Clinton Shepherd Foregoing Senior Year 15:15 - Crystal Ball Updates! Looking at Teams 30:55 - 125 and 133 Didn’t Change Much 34:30 - 141 is Loaded 45:55 - 149 & 157 53:20 - 165 & 174 01:30:00 - 184 & 197 01:11:50 - Heavyweight 01:15:50 - Crystal Ball 01:20:00 - After Show (Jayden Daniels & Meat Talk) Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#422
August 11 · 1 hr 25 min
The End of Final X?! Massive Change Ahead of 2028 Olympics | 422
Massive news dropped on Monday this week that there will be no Final X in 2027 and that there is an entirely new World Team Trials process ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. Sonny Amato also decommitted from Iowa & we are a week out from U20/Junior Worlds! On today’s show, we dive into it all. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Head Wrapped 04:15 - RIP Final X 14:45 - Why The Change & The Impact 26/27 - Crystal Ball Rankings 28:20 - Jesse Mendez Going 149? 31:10 - Sonny Amato Decommitting from Iowa 40:00 - U20/Junior Worlds 53:30 - New York Military Academy 55:40 - Who’s #1 & Willie’s Picks 01:17:00 - After Show Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#421
August 3 · 1 hr 8 min
Cadet Worlds Takeaways, Are Levi & Jesse Coming Back?, and More | 421
Busy week in the world of wrestling! Let's dive in on today's Basch & The Brain! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 03:55 - The Women’s Freestyle Team Balled Out 05:00 - Keegan O’Toole Retires 10:00 - Levi & Jesse Getting a 5th Year? 20:00 - Anthony Knox “Stripped” of 4th Title 22:50 - McGee and Tannelli Hires 26:10 - U23 Teams 29:00 - Women’s Freestyle at Cadet Worlds 35:00 - The Men’s Freestyle Performance Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#420
July 27 · 1 hr 15 min
Nebraska Adds More Transfers & Picks Up Meyer Shapiro & It's Cadet Worlds Week! | 420
Nebraska completes a busy offseason in the Transfer Portal, adding 3x All-American Meyer Shapiro now, and Cadet Worlds are officially here! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back, Smoking Meats 07:35 - World Championships Season Kickoff Today 10:20 - Meyer Shapiro to Nebraska 15:35 - Nebraska Lineup with Meyer 18:20 - Nebraska’s Transfer Portal Season 33:00 - Jordan Williams Staying at Iowa 37:00 - Army WCAP Now in Stillwater 42:25 - World Championships Start Today 44:00 - USA Freestyle Preview and Predictions Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#419
July 22 · 1 hr 20 min
RAF 11 Takeaways, Amine to Stanford, Lovett Wins Ranking Series Gold |419
Let's dive into some wrestling news and results! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro, Start of Show 04:55 - Stanford Adds Amine 08:55 - F&M adds Anthony Noto 09:55 - Recruiting; UNC Adds Reynolds 16:30 - RAF 11 35:00 - Trent Hidlay Up or Down? 53:35 - Askren’s Final Match 01:04:45 - Sam Barber Stepping Down 01:08:50 - Ridge Lovett & Ranking Series Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#418
July 14 · 1 hr 18 min
Snyder Pins Sadulaev, Melvin Miller Wins Fargo Title #4! | 418
From Snyder pinning Sadulaev at RAF Georgia to the Fargo Freestyle Finals in the books, we’ve got a lot to talk about! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Back From Georgia 01:00 - Burn Out/Mesenbrink Interview 07:10 - Gable Steveson’s UFC Debut 10:40 - RAF Georgia Takeaways 13:30 - Development of RAF 15:30 - Snyder Pins Sadulaev 25:50 - Georgia Crowd 27:40 - The RAF 32:30 - RAF Georgia Card Rundown 44:00 - Fargo 47:00 - Junior Fargo Finals Rundown 01:40:50 - Cadet Finals Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.
#417
July 13 · 1 hr 17 min
Mitchell Mesenbrink Opens Up on What He's Been Up To | 417
Mitchell Mesenbrink joins the show to discuss what he's been up to since the NCAA season, why he chose not to compete on this international circuit, and how he's starting to feel the itch to get back on the mat. He shares what his training has been focused on, talks about the non-bonus win at NCAA's over Hepner, and opens up about the role faith plays in his life, describing the "God-shaped hole" he believes everyone has. Mitchell also reflects on the family atmosphere at Penn State, what winning the Hodge Trophy meant to him, the influence of his parents throughout his wrestling journey, and takes part in a fun coaching word association segment. The conversation wraps up with stories about Ben Askren's impact on the sport, thoughts on Ben competing at Real American Freestyle, and answers to a variety of fan-submitted questions. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show 01:00 - What MM Has Been Up To 06:00 - Decision Not to Compete This Circuit 09:00 - Getting the Itch Again 13:00 - The Training Focus 20:00 - The Non-Bonus Win over Hepner 26:25 - God-Shaped Hole in Our Hearts 33:45 - The Penn State Family 40:45 - Winning the Hodge 45:35 - Family & Role of Parents 55:25 - Coaching Word Association 58:00 - Impact of Ben Askren 01:02:10 - Ben Competing at RAF 01:04:10 - Fan Questions MM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mitchell_mesenbrink/ MM ON X: https://x.com/Mitch_Mes 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.
#416
July 9 · 1 hr 22 min
Rademacher Gets The U23 Spot + Looking to Fargo & RAF | 416
We're back to talk about the latest in wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 02:55 - U23 World Team Spots 19:00 - Kellen Russell Back in Michigan 20:30 - Iowa and UI Agree to Home & Home 24:20 - AJ Ferrari Done, Right? 31:05 - Ranking Series Next Week 38:00 - Freestyle Schedule Coming Up 41:15 - Fargo! 57:30 - Pin Ratings, Lol 01:03:30 - RAF Georgia 01:14:30 - Closing out with Soccer Talk Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and 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.

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