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BASCHAMANIA
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!
Episodes
BASCHAMANIABassett & Snyder Into World Finals as Team USA Goes 14-0 in Astana | 443
Worlds are underway, and Bo Bassett is into the World Finals at 65kg! Willie and JB break down his run and the 65kg bracket, then Kyle Snyder making his 9th…
BASCHAMANIASuper 32 Takeaways & Nuggets, RAF 14 + It's Worlds Week! | 442
Time to go weight by weight through all 14 Super 32 finals, from freshman Nelson Villafane pinning the #1 seed at 106 to Mac Crosson's double-overtime win over…
BASCHAMANIASuper 32 Preview, RAF 14, UWW Drama & Levi Haines Enrolled in Classes!? | 441
We're running low on energy today, but there's plenty to get into. We break down the end of UWW Arena, the new clipping enforcement, Amit Elor pulling out of…
BASCHAMANIAJax Forrest on His Longest Time Off the Mat Since Age 7 | 440
Jax Forrest returns to the show after one of the wildest years in wrestling. He went from US Open champ to the Senior and U23 World Teams, left Bishop McCort…
BASCHAMANIADavino Wins Gold, Lilledahl Goes 5th: Our U23 Worlds Takeaways | 439
Justin and Willie break down their biggest takeaways from the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, where Team USA brought home 10 medals. They dig into…
BASCHAMANIAJesse Mendez Returning? All-Star Classic Drama & U23 Worlds | 438
On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss the action so far at the U23 World Championships, including Team USA's Greco performance, the women's competition, and…
BASCHAMANIAFinal Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings & Expectations for Iowa | 437
It’s time for the Final Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings as we talk about some of the biggest storylines & expectations for the upcoming college wrestling…
BASCHAMANIASuper 32 Seeds, Amit Elor Out, Kyle Dake Chasing History | 436
Wrestling season is here! On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss Amit Elor withdrawing from U23 Worlds, the growing number of Americans competing for other…
BASCHAMANIAU23 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!…
BASCHAMANIAJoe 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…
BASCHAMANIABo 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 -…
BASCHAMANIAIowa 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 -…
BASCHAMANIABassett 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…
BASCHAMANIAWhy 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…
BASCHAMANIAThe 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…
BASCHAMANIANebraska'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…
BASCHAMANIAJayden 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…
BASCHAMANIATeam 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…
BASCHAMANIAU20 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 -…
BASCHAMANIACrystal 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…
BASCHAMANIA2027 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…
BASCHAMANIAThe 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…
BASCHAMANIACadet 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…
BASCHAMANIANebraska 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 -…
BASCHAMANIARAF 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 -…
BASCHAMANIASnyder 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…
BASCHAMANIAMitchell 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…
BASCHAMANIARademacher 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 -…
BASCHAMANIAU23 World Team Drama! Who "Deserves The Spot" | 415
We went live to talk about the U23 World Team drama and who "deserves the spot!"The Captain: https://x.com/dbeshada1 Willie: https://x.com/MatScouts1 Be sure…
BASCHAMANIAAJ Ferrari Booked Again, Roster Battles at PSU & OSU and Pat Santoro to PRTC | 414
AJ Ferrari was arrested again, Willie’s Recruiting Class Rankings are out, more coaching news with Pat Santoro to the PRTC & we start to look at Roster Battles…
BASCHAMANIA5-for-5 Is Approved! What it Means for College Wrestling |413
5-for-5 is here, and the landscape of college wrestling is changed forever. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 03:45 - 5 for 5 is Here 06:50 - Will Bo Bassett Get…
BASCHAMANIAWhy 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…
BASCHAMANIAFinal 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 &…
BASCHAMANIAReal 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…
BASCHAMANIAFinal 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…
BASCHAMANIABo 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…
BASCHAMANIAAll 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 -…
BASCHAMANIAJunior 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 -…
BASCHAMANIAPreviewing 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…
BASCHAMANIAFINAL 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…
BASCHAMANIARecapping 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!…
BASCHAMANIAWorld 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…
BASCHAMANIAIt's World Team Trials Week & Zain Is In! Also, USA Dominates Pan Ams | 401
On today’s Basch & The Brain, we recap the past week in wrestling, including the latest college wrestling moves, Team USA’s Pan Ams dominance, and a look ahead…
BASCHAMANIAIowa State Adds Drake Ayala as Coach, Five for Five is Happening | 400
We're back for another Basch & The Brain to kick off the week as we dive into a variety of storylines & topics from around the sport of wrestling! TIMESTAMPS…
BASCHAMANIABo Bassett Doubles Up & The Final X Picture Coming Together! + Cadets & U20s | 399
The 2026 US Open Is in The Books! Let's Dive In! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What a weekend! 03:15 - US Open Men’s Freestyle Finals 05:15 - 57 kg - Lilledahl takes out…
BASCHAMANIAUS Open Was Bananas on Friday! Day 1 Recap | 398
Men's Freestyle US Open Action Was Chaos! On today's Basch & The Brain, we dive into all the action leading into tonight's Finals. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re…
BASCHAMANIA2026 US Open Preview & Picks! | 397
It's time for the US Open! Entries, pre-seeds: www.baschamania.com/us-open TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - It’s Draft Day! 03:00 - Gable Game 05:15 - Transfer Portal Is…
BASCHAMANIARAF Recap, Portal Activity Continues, & Rule Changes + It's US Open Week! | 396
It's US Open week! But first, we have a lot to dive into from RAF & the Portal, along with eligibility and rule change nuggets. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie Sings…
BASCHAMANIACrookham to Iowa, More AA's in the Portal + Big Day at Iowa State! | 395
Lots of off-season fodder on today's Basch & The Brain! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of the Show 01:40 - Iowa State News 07:45 - Ryan Crookham to Iowa 13:30 -…
BASCHAMANIAMetcalf to Head Coach at Iowa State? Tanelli Out at V Tech + Portal Moves! | 394
We’re live for another BASCH & THE BRAIN! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show! 03:00 - Metcalf Taking Over as Head Coach at Iowa State 14:30 - Jacob Warner Named…
BASCHAMANIA2027 Season Crystal Ball First Look + Portal & Coaching Moves! | 393
On today's Basch & The Brain, we talk coaching and portal moves, as well as a first look at the 2026-2027 Crystal Ball! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Portal Activity…
BASCHAMANIAAJ Ferrari in Portal, Stanford Taking a Huge Hit?, & US Open Entries On Fire! | 392
We're back for more Transfer Portal & US Open talk! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We're Back 04:20 - And So Is Gable Game! 11:45 - AJ Ferrari Hit the Portal 37:00 -…
BASCHAMANIAThe Transfer Portal Chaos Has Begun! + National Duals Updates | 391
Transfer Portal Chaos Has Begun! Yesterday, the 2026 Transfer Portal Window opened up, and right out of the gate, we saw a ton of activity. What happened, what…
BASCHAMANIARyan Crookham Hits Portal, Snyder Beats Taz, & The Latest Coaching/Portal Buzz | 390
It’s been an eventful week since our NCAA’s recap! Ryan Crookham hit the Transfer Portal, Snyder beats Taz at an exciting RAF 07 here in Tampa, and lot of…
BASCHAMANIA2026 NCAA Finals Recap & Wrap-Up! | 389
The 2026 NCAA Finals are in the books & so is the 2025-2026 College Wrestling Season. On today’s ‘Basch & The Brain’, we recap the medal round & NCAA Finals…
BASCHAMANIARecapping the Wild Semifinals & Blood Round & Previewing Finals! | 388
The Final Day of the College Wrestling Season is HERE! On today's Basch & The Brain, we recap the Semis and Bloodround, and preview tonight's Finals & Medal…
BASCHAMANIANCAA Semis Preview & Recapping the Quarters! (+ Blood Round Tonight!) | 387
Quarterfinals are in the books & we look to tonight’s Semi & Blood Round! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Quarterfinals in The Books! 03:30 - Current Team Scenario 12:00 -…
BASCHAMANIAPreviewing NCAA Quarterfinals & Day 2 of NCAA'S! | 386
The SINGLE GREATEST DAY of wrestling all year is HERE! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’re previewing it all, including the NCAA Quarterfinals! TIMESTAMPS…
BASCHAMANIABreaking Down 2026 NCAAs Round 1 & Previewing Round 2! | 385
Round fo the 2026 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships in the Books! On this episode of Basch & The Brain, we recap all the Round 1 action & preview the Round 2…
BASCHAMANIAHistorical Storylines & NCAA Betting Odds and Lines! | 384
Day 3 of NCAA's Week & we're live to go through all sorts of different betting odds & lines and then Adam Fellers & Izzy Martinez join us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 -…