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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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#412
June 23 · 39 min
Why Zain Retherford Came Back: The Story Behind His World Team Return | 412
Fresh off earning a spot on his sixth U.S. World Team with a victory over Ridge Lovett at Final X, Zain Retherford returns to Baschamania for one of his most candid conversations yet. Zain opens up about the concussion and head issues that impacted his Olympic cycle, what motivated him to make another run at the world level, and how opportunities like Real American Freestyle helped fuel his return. We also discuss his plans for LA 2028, whether 65kg or 74kg is in his future, the incredible depth inside the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, balancing business ownership with training and coaching, and why he believes Levi Haines may be the best hand-fighter in the world. Plus, Zain answers fan questions and shares his expectations heading into the World Championships. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Zain Train Back on the Podcast! 0:46 - Competing at the World Team Trials 03:50 - LA 2028 04:40 - The Head/Concussion Issues from the Olympics 06:00 - The Role of the Leagues in His Return 07:30 - Zain’s Business In State College, PA 08:30 - Returning at the World Team Trials 10:30 - Levi Haines is the Best Hand Fighter in the World 11:00 - Toughest Part of Wrestling Ridge Lovett 13:00 - Making a 6th World Team & Expectations 16:30 - Competing with RAF 21:30 - 2028 Weight Plans - 65kg or 74kg? 23:15 - NLWC Depth & Penn State Depth 29:00 - Balancing Building a Business & Training/Coaching 31:25 - Fan Questions BO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/ BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.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.
#411
June 22 · 1 hr 41 min
Final X: Our Biggest Takeaways & a Full Rundown | 411
FINAL X IS IN THE BOOKS & Our Men's Freestyle 2026 World Team is (Almost Fully) Set! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we recap Final X & talk all the storylines & takeaways. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We're Back 02:05 - The Trip to Newark 09:30 - The Delays 18:20 - True Third Matchups 20:45 - 125 kg: Wyatt vs Mason 29:25 - 70 kg: Zain over Ridge 36:40 - 79 kg: Levi over Chance 48:55 - 74 kg: James Green over Carr 01:00:00 - 97 kg: Snyder over Buchanan 01:06:10 - 61 kg: Forrest/Blaze Season 01:21:40 - 57 kg: Spencer over Luke 01:27:10 - 86 kg: Dake over Zahid 01:37:10 - Postshow 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.
#410
June 15 · 1 hr 5 min
Real Woods is OUT for Friday, Jordan Burroughs is BACK, + RAF 10 Rundown | 410
It’s Final X week! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’ll give some final thoughts before Friday’s big event and round up the rest of the sport, including RAF 10 and Jordan Burroughs returning & signing with RAF! Also, breaking news on the show: Real Woods is OUT on Friday. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Burroughs is Back! 08:30 - Arman/Burroughs 11:30 - Real Woods is Out for Friday 14:35 - Wrapping up Arman/Burroughs 16:20 - Macch/Hidlay Wrestle-off 25:10 - Shoutout Tony Ramos 28:25 - Bo Nickal Wins at UFC Freedom 250 30:40 - RAF 10 Rundown 37:15 - Pico’s Return to Wrestling & His Future 49:10 - Rest of RAF & The Fight 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.
#409
June 8 · 1 hr 34 min
Final X Picks & Preview! + New Class of '28 Big Board With a New #1 | 409
We've got RAF 10 this weekend, a New '28 Big Board, and Final X next weekend - let’s dive into it! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - It’s RAF Week! 06:55 - Class of 2028 Big Board 13:20 - New ‘28 Top 10 24:05 - Stock Up 28:10 - Final X 31:00 - Spencer Lee vs Luke Lilledahl 39:30 - Jax Forrest vs Marcus Blaze 46:25 - Bo Bassett vs Real Woods 58:10 - Zain Retherford vs Ridge Lovett 01:02:00 - David Carr vs James Green 01:04:30 - Levi Haines vs Chance Marsteller 01:10:15 - Zahid Valencia vs Kyle Dake 01:20:40 - Kyle Snyder vs Stephen Buchanan 01:26:30 - Mason Parris vs Wyatt Hendrickson 01:31:00 - Kennedy Blades Going Full Time RAF/WFS 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.
#408
June 6 · 35 min
Bo Bassett on Final X, Making U20 World Team & U23 Team Spot! | 408
Incoming Virginia Tech Freshman Bo Bassett is back on the show to talk about winning his spot on the U20 World Team, locking up a U23 World Team Spot, and looking ahead to Final X next week, where he takes on Real Woods! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Bo Bassett Back 01:15 - Sitting Out at U20’s 04:20 - Unfinished Business at U20 Worlds 06:30 - Winning on a World Level 08:30 - Virginia Tech at U20’s 10:00 - The Move to Blacksburg 12:00 - Locking in U23 World Spot 15:20 - Facing Real Woods at Final X 20:40 - Bassett vs PJ Duke? 22:00 - Adjusting to Senior Level 24:00 - Bo and Jax at Final X 26:30 - Fan Questions 30:00 - Launching BoBassett65.com BO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/ BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.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.
#407
June 4 · 1 hr 16 min
All New Senior Class of 2027 Big Board Review! + RAF, U23s Talk | 407
The MatScouts Class of 2027 Senior Big Board is OUT, and on today’s show, we take a look at the big board & its data! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show 01:55 - U23 World Team Criteria 17:35 - Ben Askren Competing at RAF 25:05 - RAF Georgia 27:55 - New Class of 2027 Big Board 31:30 - The Top Ten 46:30 - The 5 Biggest Stock Up 55:50 - Content Coming Up 57:00 - Instagram Talk & Show Goes Off The Rails 01:06:55 - RAF & Busy Summer 01:13:10 - Macch/Hidlay in VA 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.
#406
June 1 · 1 hr 33 min
Junior World Team is Set + RAF 09 & U23's in The Books! | 406
Busy weekend with RAF 09, U20 World Team Trials & U23 Nationals! On this morning’s show, we dive into all the latest action & storylines. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Back from Texas 01:00 - RAF 09 18:25 - Junior/U20 World Team Trials 21:10 - 57kg - 74kg 48:26 - U20 WTT’s 79kg - 125kg 01:07:15 - Summer Schedule & RAF in Vegas 01:12:30 - U23 Nationals & World Team Situation 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.
#405
May 26 · 1 hr 27 min
Previewing U20 World Team Trials & Some Wild Fields & Match-ups! | 405
After a long holiday weekend, we’re back with a lot to discuss & a big week ahead! From U20/Junior World Team Trials to U23 Nationals and RAF 09, there’s a lot on deck. Plus, we dive into all the latest news & storylines from around the sport over the past week. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show 03:00 - Junior Big Board Updates 05:30 - Worlds Moving 11:50 - Tratleton State 14:55 - Ohio State adds Jaxon Smith 18:00 - Citadel Hires Timmy McCall 21:30 - U20/Junior World Team Trials 22:50 - 57 kg Field 33:35 - 61 kg 35:30 - 65 kg 39:30 - 70 kg 47:00 - 74 kg 56:55 - 79 kg 01:01:15 - 86 kg 01:04:00 - 92 kg 01:15:15 - 97 kg 01:19:20 - 125 kg 01:24:00 - RAF 9 Saturday 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.
#404
May 18 · 1 hr
FINAL X IS SET! Recapping World Team Trials Finals + Around the Sport | 404
With the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in the books, Final X is officially set. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into the WTT Challenge Tourny results, talk the latest news around the sport of wrestling, and dive into the biggest roster battles we’re going to see next year! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We've Been Busy! 08:30 - NC State: Bob Guzzo Dies, Gantt Wins UFC Debut 11:30 - Iowa Adds Jenna Burkert 13:30 - Jordan Williams 15:15 - Zain/Antrell Taylor at RAF 09 21:15 - World Team Trials 22:00 - Spencer Lee Wins 57 kg 25:00 - 61 kg 31:05 - 70 kg 38:15 - 74 kg 45:30 - 125 kg 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.
#403
May 15 · 52 min
Recapping Day 1 of WTT & Previewing The Finals! | 403
Day 1 of the World Team Trials was a thriller, and on deck today are the Finals! On today’s episode, we dive into yesterday’s action and preview today's! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & Start of Show 04:25 - Lorenzo Norman Commits to Oklahoma St 10:20 - World Team Trials! 17:55 - 57 kg - Spencer Lee vs Anthony Knox 21:30 - 61 kg - Jax Forrest vs Ben Davino 26:15 - 70 kg - Zain Retherford vs Caleb Henson 31:05 - 74 kg - Jayden James vs David Carr 40:10 - 125 kg - Mason Parris vs Isaac Trumble 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.
#402
May 13 · 1 hr 21 min
World Team Trials Picks & Preview! + Five for Five & NDI | 402
The road to Final X runs through the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament this Thursday and Friday. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’re diving into the matchups, storylines, and everything you need to know before the action begins. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show 03:00 - RAF & Football talk 09:25 - World Team Trials 12:00 - 57kg 15:45 - 61kg 24:30 - 70kg 33:00 - 74kg 47:50 - 125 kg 53:00 - True 3rd Matches 57:50 - Women’s Rant 01:00:45 - Iowa State Hires Javi 01:02:30 - Five for Five 01:12:50 - National Duals Field is Set 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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