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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
BASCHAMANIATeam USA Shines, Wins Big at The U17 (CADET) World Championships! | 323
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 &…
BASCHAMANIATeam USA’s Cadet Worlds Update + Other Wrestling Headlines; Basch & The Brain | 322
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…
BASCHAMANIAUSA vs Russia, Penn’s $20 Million Boost & Get to Know USA Cadet World Team; Basch & The Brain | 321
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…
BASCHAMANIAJax Takes Out Vito + Fargo Nuggets & Wrap up!; Basch & The Brain | 320
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…
BASCHAMANIAPSU’s Connor & Cole Mirasola Are Ready for Bulgaria—and the Big Stage | 319
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…
BASCHAMANIA2025-2026 Crystal Ball! + Fargo, Askren, Borshoff; Basch & The Brain | 318
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…
BASCHAMANIAGabe Arnold's Departure from Iowa, Coaching Moves & RAF Updates; Basch & The Brain
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…
BASCHAMANIAAaron Brooks Facing Suspension, Huge Ben Askren Update; Basch & The Brain | 316
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…
BASCHAMANIACarter Starocci Allegations, Bo Bassett Recruiting Latest; Basch & The Brain | 315
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 ->…
BASCHAMANIABo Bassett Decommits from Iowa; Basch & The Brain Live | 314
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…
BASCHAMANIACoach KD Joins! + D1 Coaching Carousel, Rev Share Updates & More | 313
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…
BASCHAMANIA2025 World Team Is Just About Set: Final X Winners, Surprises & Storylines | 312
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…
BASCHAMANIACatching Up With Olympian Roman Bravo-Young on Life in Stillwater | 311
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…
BASCHAMANIAFinal X Preview, Ferrari to Nebraska + More | 310
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…
BASCHAMANIALuke Stanich Talks World Team Trials Win, Lehigh Progress, and NJ Roots | 309
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…
BASCHAMANIAVito Arujau Wrestle-off Delay, Oklahoma in Portal, RAF Updates | 308
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…
BASCHAMANIADuke, Blaze, Mirasola Twins & More — U20 World Team Reactions | 307
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…
BASCHAMANIAGilman’s Suspension, Snyder at Final X & U20 Team Trials Take Shape | 306
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…
BASCHAMANIALevi Haines on Final X, NCAA Battles, and the Culture at Penn State | 305
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…
BASCHAMANIAJunior World Team Trials Preview! + Snyder, Ranking Series + Girls Rankings | 304
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…
BASCHAMANIAWorld Team Trials Recap: Final X is Set, NLWC/PSU Shows Out, New Class of 2026 Big Board Top 10! | 303
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…
BASCHAMANIASnyder’s Status, Raney Bros to OK State, WTT Picks & More | 302
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…
BASCHAMANIASnyder Arrested, Alvarez to Iowa & World Team Trials Preview | 301
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…
BASCHAMANIAJosh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle, & Upcoming Plans | 300
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…
BASCHAMANIAYianni Was Wondering if it Was Time To Be Done, Then He Won The Open | 299
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…
BASCHAMANIAJax Forrest on Winning US Open, Excitement in Stillwater, Time Left at Bishop McCort | 298
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…
BASCHAMANIAThe Start of a New Cycle: Full 2025 US Open Recap | 297
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…
BASCHAMANIAUS Open Preview & We Try To Convince Jason Nolf Live on the Show! | 296
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…
BASCHAMANIABrandon Slay Talks New G1 Training Center, SportsLife Wrestling | 295
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…
BASCHAMANIANational Duals Causes Heat on Basch & The Brain! | 294
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…
BASCHAMANIAIs ASU Ok?, Latest Portal Moves, & Coaching Shuffles Begin | 293
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?…
BASCHAMANIAThomas Gilman on This Past Season at Oklahoma State & His Departure | 292
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…
BASCHAMANIARocky Elam on Why He’s Transferring & Where | 291
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…
BASCHAMANIAZack Ryder to Oklahoma State, Iowa's Lineup Coming Together, & More Portal Talk | 290
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…
BASCHAMANIAMinnesota's Max McEnelly on Incredible Freshman Season (That Left Him Unsatisfied) | 289
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 -…
BASCHAMANIAIowa’s Drake Ayala on New Transfers, Battling Adversity, & The Iowa Culture | 288
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…
BASCHAMANIABasch & The Brain Live to Discuss Hodge Race, Portal Heating Up, & NIL | 287
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…
BASCHAMANIARocco Welsh Announces Where He's Transfering & Why | 286
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…
BASCHAMANIALuke Lilledahl on Ono, AA'ing, His True Freshman Year, & Freestyle Plans | 285
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…
BASCHAMANIAThe Transfer Portal Is Getting Wild! + Early Projected Line-ups! | 284
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…
BASCHAMANIARecapping the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships! | 283
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 -…
BASCHAMANIAFinal Crystal Ball & NCAA Championships Bracketology | 282
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…
BASCHAMANIA2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Preview & Picks! | 281
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…
BASCHAMANIAConference Championships Wrap Up, All Eyes Now Turn to NCAA's | 280
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…
BASCHAMANIAConference Championship Saturday Kickoff Show with Basch & The Brain | 278
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…
BASCHAMANIAConference Championships Saturday Recap! Basch & The Brain | 279
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…
BASCHAMANIABig Ten Championships & Conference Tourmament/Postseason Previews! | 277
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…
BASCHAMANIASpencer vs Ono Reaction, Allocations Are Out & Coaches Rankings Are Comedy | 276
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…
BASCHAMANIA#3 Iowa Beats #2 Oklahoma State 21-16, Weekend/Season Recap | 275
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…
BASCHAMANIA#2 Oklahoma State vs #3 Iowa Preview + Full Weekend Slate Rundown! | 274
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…
BASCHAMANIAPSU/Ohio State, Iowa/Minnesota, Rest of the Weekend Slate Rundown | 273
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…
BASCHAMANIABig Ten Projected Seeds, Iowa/Minnesota, Penn State/Ohio State | 272
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…
BASCHAMANIAIowa beats Nebraska, CommentaryGate, Weekend Rundown | 271
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…
BASCHAMANIABo Bassett Commits to Iowa, #3 Iowa vs #6 Nebraska, Weekend Preview | 270
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…
BASCHAMANIAPenn State/Iowa Recap, Arnold/Ferrari Drama, Recruiting News | 269
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…
BASCHAMANIA#1 Penn State vs #2 Iowa Preview! | 268
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…
BASCHAMANIACollege Wrestling Season is Heating Up! Full Weekend Rundown | 267
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…
BASCHAMANIANational Duals Are Back, Cleveland St Cuts Wrestling, Weekend Preview | 266
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…
BASCHAMANIAAre There Clear Front Runners for the 125lb Title? Full Weekend Rundown | 265
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…
BASCHAMANIAWould National Duals Only Work This Way? Penn State/Nebraska Preview! | 264
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…