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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!

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01:02:21

Team USA’s Cadet Worlds Update + Other Wrestling...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/07/31

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

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01:17:16

USA vs Russia, Penn’s $20 Million Boost & Get to Know...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/07/23

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 - Intro02:50 - Get to Know Our USA Cadet World Team16:00

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01:58:47

Jax Takes Out Vito + Fargo Nuggets & Wrap up!; Basch...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/07/17

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 Game07:10 - Jax Forrest Takes Out Vito Arujau in Two

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00:37:10

PSU’s Connor & Cole Mirasola Are Ready for...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/07/16

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-Ams02:50 - The Twin Component03:30 - Making U20/Junior World Team Together05:45 - Competing As Often as Possible06:30 - Freestyle or Folkstyle?08:10 - Vibes in State College09:40 -

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01:58:27

2025-2026 Crystal Ball! + Fargo, Askren, Borshoff;...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/07/11

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 & Gable09:50 - Ben Askren Sends a Video18:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa?20:30 - Kyle Borshoff Steps Down from Binghamton28:00 - Fargo Starts Monday + Something’s Got Willie’s Pissed!39:30 - 2025-2026 Crystal Ball52:00 - 125lbs56:00 - 133lbs01:02:40 - 141lbs01:08:40 - 149lbs01:12:30 - 157lbs01:30:35 - 165lbs01:25:16 - 174lbs01:30:05 - 184lbs01:36:30 -

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01:18:23

Gabe Arnold's Departure from Iowa, Coaching Moves &...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/07/07

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 Game9:30 - Willie’s Trip to Chicago & Reading The Chat15:00 - Gabe Arnold’s Departure from Iowa30:00 - NY Post’s Story on Ferrari33:15 - Bo Nickal & Real American Updates49:30 - Teyon Ware to UNC, Sammy Sasso to Lehigh54:30 - Vito/Jax Next Monday at Fargo01:00:37 - U23 and U20 Pan Am Teams are Set, Fargo Rosters Rolling Out01:11:00 - Iowa Roster

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01:07:59

Aaron Brooks Facing Suspension, Huge Ben Askren...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/30

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 Gable07:30 - Ben Askren Update12:00 - Aaron Brooks Facing A Suspension35:20 - Fargo Two Weeks from Today, Pin System Disaster Lingering?44:50 - High School Wrestling Rankings P4P Top 1051:30 - Questions & Topics from the ChatBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on

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01:08:34

Carter Starocci Allegations, Bo Bassett Recruiting...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/27

No shortage of topics in the wrestling world this week!0:00 - Intro & Gable Game8:30 - Carter Starocci Allegations28:05 - Jax Forrest Wrestling in Fargo -> Budapest, Ranking Series32:10 - Tony Ramos Turns Down Northern Colorado Job36:00 - Current Coaching Scene Needs42:30 - Bo Basset Follow-up46:00 - Updated Thoughts on Bo’s Destination51:00 - Bo & Iowa a Mutual Split?57:30 - Training at the RTC/250 Mile Radius58:45 - Traeger & Grill TalkBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW

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00:50:20

Bo Bassett Decommits from Iowa; Basch & The Brain...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/23

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 Iowa11:20 - Melvin Miller Removed Iowa from Top Schools13:25 - What Bo's Dad Bill Bassett Shared with Willie31:15 - So, Who Needs a 149lber?37:10 - How the NIL Package Will Look Now38:15 - Iowa Will Have To Go Hard After the Class of 202739:48 - Looking at the

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01:17:02

Coach KD Joins! + D1 Coaching Carousel, Rev Share...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/20

Wrapping up the week with a Live Basch & The Brain!01:30 - Today’s Gable Game10:20 - Willie Makes a BIG Purchase14:30 - Coaching Carousel16:30 - Northern Colorado Position24:05 - Scotti Sentes Stepping Down from Campbell30:30 - Rev Share Updates36:30 - Going Through the Live Chat44:40 - Jordan Williams Arrested53:30 Coach KD Joins Live From BrazilBe 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

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01:31:35

2025 World Team Is Just About Set: Final X Winners,...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/16

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

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00:33:12

Catching Up With Olympian Roman Bravo-Young on Life...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/13

RBY is back on the show today!0:45 - The Move to Stillwater2:45 - Training with Daton Fix05:00 - Transitioning to Freestyle09:25 - Getting a Big Win11:30 - Competing for Mexico14:00 - Audrey Jimenez & Sergio Vega17:00 - NIL / Brand, Current Thoughts19:30 - Getting Better in the Room23:00 - MMA Plans?25:30 - Final X PicksBe 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

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01:28:04

Final X Preview, Ferrari to Nebraska + More | 310

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/09

It's Final X week! We talk:Bo Nickal Ben AskrenAJ Ferrari to NebraskaNational Duals Seeds ImplicationsMcHenry, Vasquez TransferringBeau Bartlett/Penn State Drama?Men's Final X PreviewWomen's Final X PreviewArmy, Kent State Coaching Announcements IncomingBe 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

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00:35:44

Luke Stanich Talks World Team Trials Win, Lehigh...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/06

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

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01:08:10

Vito Arujau Wrestle-off Delay, Oklahoma in Portal,...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/05

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

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01:40:23

Duke, Blaze, Mirasola Twins & More — U20 World Team...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/06/02

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

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01:32:01

Gilman’s Suspension, Snyder at Final X & U20 Team...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/05/27

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 -

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01:05:40

Levi Haines on Final X, NCAA Battles, and the Culture...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/05/22

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

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01:20:33

Junior World Team Trials Preview! + Snyder, Ranking...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/05/22

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 Here08:15 - Kyle Snyder Looking Likely18:00 - Oklahoma State Fans are Pissing Willie Off Again25:30 - USA

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01:27:44

World Team Trials Recap: Final X is Set, NLWC/PSU...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/05/18

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

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