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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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01:08:10

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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01:04:39

Snyder’s Status, Raney Bros to OK State, WTT Picks &...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/05/16

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 brothers’ commitment to Oklahoma State, reactions from Iowa fans, and what it means for recruiting momentum moving forward. Plus, we talk about the Class of 2027, and make our final picks for World Team Trials matchups across the board.Video Timestamps:4:50 - Kyle Snyder Update11:45 - Will We See Snyder at Final X?17:31 - Raney Bros Commit

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01:26:37

Snyder Arrested, Alvarez to Iowa & World Team Trials...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/05/12

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 Kyle Snyder’s arrest, then dive into transfer buzz with Sammy Alvarez announcing he's heading to Iowa. We discuss Dee Lockett’s possible weight change, preview the World Team Trials, and then we get into Real American Freestyle, new recruiting class rankings, and more.Video Timestamps:03:50 - Kyle Snyder Got Arrested17:35 - Sammy

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01:00:16

Josh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle,...

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2025/05/05

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 one at Penn State. We dive into everything from his mindset after the Buchanan match to his growing leadership role, the addition of new training partners and teammates like Rocco Welsh and Ono, and his decision-making around World Team Trials.Josh also shares how his faith anchored him through the highs and lows of a grueling season.02:00 - Bo

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01:19:06

Yianni Was Wondering if it Was Time To Be Done, Then...

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2025/04/29

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 James Green meant to him, how a year off changed his approach, and what’s fueling him heading toward Final X and the World stage. 01:30 - How This Open Win Compares03:30 - Having a Full Year Off07:00 - The Transition to 70kg10:00 - Cardenas & Bryce Wins11:30 - Takeaways from Finals with Green14:00 - Best of 3 Series at Final X16:45 - Focusing

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00:48:50

Jax Forrest on Winning US Open, Excitement in...

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2025/04/29

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 Stillwater, and finishing up his time at Bishop McCort.1:30 - Going Seniors instead of U20/Juniors03:15 - Oklahoma State Commitment Impact on US Open05:30 - Seeing the Veterans Retire07:10 - Perspective Heading into the Open09:15 - Finals Match with Seth Gross12:00 - When He’s Locking In for Vito13:30 - Daton Fix Injury Update14:50 - Importance of

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01:46:53

The Start of a New Cycle: Full 2025 US Open Recap | 297

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/04/28

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 USABracketing.com13:35 - Seniors Men’s Freestyle: 57kg19:00 - 61kg 32:15 - 65kg37:30 - 70k43:35 - Par Terre48:30 - 74kg53:45 - 79kg01:03:00 - 86kg01:11:00 - 92kg01:14:30 - 97kg01:15:30 - 125kg01:19:00 - Junior/U20s Quick RecapTweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the

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01:54:10

US Open Preview & We Try To Convince Jason Nolf Live...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/04/23

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 Interview08:30 - OU Doing Some Recruiting11:40 - Hawkeyes Get Their 197'lber22:30 - Is Iowa Getting Daniel Cardenas?30:30 - US Open! 57kg34:10 - 61kg38:30 - USA Bracketing.com46:20 - 65kg52:15 - 70kg01:02:55 - 74kg01:12:10 - 79kg01:15:00 - Nolf Joins01:29:00 - 86kg01:35:50 - 92kg01:38:00 - 97kg01:41:45 - 125kgTweet us and send

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00:33:34

Brandon Slay Talks New G1 Training Center, SportsLife...

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2025/04/22

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 leading the PRTC in Philadelphia, Brandon is stepping down and moving to Springdale, Arkansas to launch the G1 Training Center and serve as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling — a ministry dedicated to building champions in life through faith and the sport of wrestling.In this episode, we talk about the decision to leave Philly, the role

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01:41:55

National Duals Causes Heat on Basch & The Brain! | 294

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2025/04/19

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 & Penn State Fans19:45 - Hatred for Penn State Not Going24:25 - Credit to Iowa Fans30:30 - People Want Penn State vs Oklahoma State40:00 - The Seeding of National Duals - Nebraska the 1?01:08:30 - Lottery For Remaining Teams01:10:00 ISH - Transfer Updates01:28:00 - Graduates Not Happy With Coaching Salaries01:31:15 - Coaching

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01:34:32

Is ASU Ok?, Latest Portal Moves, & Coaching Shuffles...

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2025/04/14

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?14:50 - Oklahoma State Picks Up Figs; Loses Gilman18:15 - Brayden Thompson Staying In Stillwater24:20 - Thomas Gilman Back to NLWC30:30 - UNC Picks Up AJ Ferrari38:00 - Willie Explains “Nebraska 2nd Best Program"42:15 - Cowboy RTC Adds Lee Roper46:20 - Rutgers Adds 3 From The Portal51:15 - Iowa State Adds Elam & Dean01:00:30 - National

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00:54:45

Thomas Gilman on This Past Season at Oklahoma State &...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/04/10

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 competition - and, of course, the news that broke this weekend that he’s out of Oklahoma State. What a show!01:40 - Olympic Trials & Jumping into Coaching06:11 - Not Going to Turkey08:45 - Coaching at Oklahoma State12:45 - Coaching Troy Spratley to the National Finals17:00 - The Decision to Leave Oklahoma State20:00 - Going back to NLWC25:30 -

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00:25:24

Rocky Elam on Why He’s Transferring & Where | 291

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/04/08

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 final year of eligibility. Today he joins me on the show to talk about where he’s transferring and why..01:00 - Injuries from last year06:30 - The Decision to Transfer08:00 - How NIL Factored In09:40 - The Decision to Transfer12:30 - Call From David Carr14:15 - Approaching a New Room & System16:30 - Zach Headed to Rutgers17:45 -

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01:30:34

Zack Ryder to Oklahoma State, Iowa's Lineup Coming...

BASCHAMANIA ·

2025/04/06

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 Iowa08:45 - Iowa’s Line-up: Will Iowa get a 197lb’er to complete the lineup?16:45 - Ben Kueter Hip Surgery18:30 - AJ Ferrari Decision Coming Soon27:50 - Zack Ryder Heading to Oklahoma State32:55 - Does Oklahoma State Now Have a Log Jam?51:30 - Deals Need To Be In By April 7th, Paid Out by Around June 20th56:15 - How Many Wrestlers Have “NIL

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00:35:39

Minnesota's Max McEnelly on Incredible Freshman...

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2025/04/04

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 - Summarizing the Season03:19 - Making the Jump to College05:30 - Being an Underdog08:28 - Dropping Matches to Carter & Parker11:00 - Bouncing Back for 3rd13:00 - Match Against Berge14:30 - Film Guy?15:45 - Having Gable Back For This Year18:00 - Impact of Michael Kemerer20:00 - Vance Vombaur in the Room22:00 - Maintaining Momentum 24:30 - 184

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