BASCHAMANIA
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 221 ratingsA wrestling podcast hosted by Justin Basch and cohost Vincenzo Joseph featuring the best wrestlers sharing great stories & insight. Available on Apple, Spotify, & more.
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2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Recap | 231
April 21, 2024 22:01 - 1 hour - 83 MBGreat time today recapping the 2024 Olympic Trials as we dive into Men's Freestyle & a bit of the Women's Freestyle action. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. 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 [email protected].
Full 2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Preview & Picks! | 230
April 15, 2024 22:28 - 2 hours - 114 MBAnother fun episode of "Basch & The Brain" as Willie & JB spend 2 hours going through the Men's Freestyle brackets for the 2024 Olympic Trials this weekend! Catch all the action on Friday & Saturday on Peacock & USA Network. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on ...
David Carr on His Second National Championship & What's Next | 229
March 27, 2024 23:08 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBNow a 2x NCAA Champ, Iowa State's David Carr joins me once again on Baschamania to talk all about his latest championship and more. We talk: NCAA Matches Rivalry with Keegan O'Toole Finals with Mesenbrink Winning With Fans Best Father/Son NCAA Duo? Winning Big 12 Championships What Faith Has Done For Him Perspective for Olympic Trials Post Graduation Plans MMA in His Future? Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the...
2024 NCAA Championships Recap Coffee Talk with Cenzo | 228
March 24, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBBack on the podcast for episode 228 today, is our guy Vincenzo Joseph, 2x NCAA CHAMP, 3x NCAA Finalist (4th year stolen as the 1 seed), as we go weight-by-weight recapping an incredible 2024 NCAA Championships Tournament. We also talk about Cenzo’s return to the mat in just two weeks at the Olympic Trials Last Chance Qualifier! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great...
2024 NCAA Championships Recap Coffee Talk with Cenzo
March 24, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 129 MBBack on the podcast for episode 228 today, is our guy Vincenzo Joseph, 2x NCAA CHAMP, 3x NCAA Finalist (4th year stolen as the 1 seed), as we go weight-by-weight recapping an incredible 2024 NCAA Championships Tournament. We also talk about Cenzo’s return to the mat in just two weeks at the Olympic Trials Last Chance Qualifier! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great...
2024 NCAA Championships Preview & Picks with Basch & The Brain | 227
March 14, 2024 15:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBIt's time! We have brackets for the 2024 NCAA Championships and today, Willie and I, the host Justin Basch, go weight-by-weight as we preview the 2024 NCAA Championships and make our picks at every weight! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! F...
Basch & The Brain Discuss At-Large Bids & Broken System | 226
March 13, 2024 17:29 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe At-Large Bids/Wildcards came out today for NCAA's and, as per usual in the wrestling community, drama ensued. Today, Basch & The Brain -Willie of Matscouts - discuss what's going on, the process and talk about the change needed. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some ap...
2024 Big Ten Championships Preview & Picks + Some Pan Am Talk | 225
March 05, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBConference Championship Week is here! Today as Pre-Seeds came out for Big 10's, Willie and JB hop on to do a full preview show of the Big Ten Championships. Also talked about Pan Am Championships and American wrestlers competing for ther countries. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us mes...
Roman Bravo-Young on Becoming an Olympian! | 224
March 04, 2024 14:49 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis weekend, 2x NCAA Champ & friend of the show, Roman Bravo-Young, officially became an Olympian! He will be competing in Paris at the 2024 Olympics at 57kg. We spoke on: Becoming an Olympian Wrestling for Mexico Cutting down to 57kg/125lbs PSU Room/Gilman Launching WRSLE Audrey Jimenez/Sunny Side This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app an...
Previewing #2 Oklahoma State vs #3 Iowa & The Rest of the Weekend Preview! | 223
February 22, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 67 MBThe Final Weekend of Regular Season Wrestling is Here, and There Is No Shortage of Storylines & Hype! Willie Won an Award, We Didn't NCAA Still Playing Credentials Game Senior Level Schedule & Updates Virginia Tech at NC State Lehigh vs Arizona State Missouri vs Iowa State #3 Iowa at #2 Oklahoma State Weekend Preview This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Do...
Recapping Penn State vs Nebraska & a Weekend Rundown | 222
February 19, 2024 03:43 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBAnother fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we recap the weekend and talk: Penn State vs Nebraska Full Recap Audrey Jimenez Makes History in Arizona Some Iowa/Wisconsin Notes Is Vito Banged Up? Cornell/NC State Notes Adam Hall named Utah Valley Head Coach Other Weekend Notes & Tidbits NCAA Makes Another Stupid Decision This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. D...
PSU/Nebraska, Senior Level News, Weekend Preview With The Brain | 221
February 15, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBAnother fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we talk: Willie on FRL Non Olympic Weight World Championships Announced World Team Trials & Olympic Trials Talk Pan Am Championships Coming Up ReviewGate Cornell/NC State Penn State/Nebraska Weekend Lookahead This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and ...
Penn State vs Iowa Preview, Transfer Port Probables & More | 220
February 08, 2024 19:20 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBBack at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling including: Crystal Ball Rankings Updates Transfer Portal Probables Penn State/Iowa Preview Nebraska/Michigan Preview This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meets Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general...
Penn State vs Iowa Preview, Transfer Portal Probables & More | 220
February 08, 2024 19:20 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBBack at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling including: Crystal Ball Rankings Updates Transfer Portal Probables Penn State/Iowa Preview Nebraska/Michigan Preview This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meets Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general...
Previewing Michigan/Iowa and Penn State/Ohio State, Pan Am Talk | 219
February 01, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBBack at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling for the upcoming weekend. Addressing "The Bias" Pan Am Talk Previewing Penn State vs Ohio State Previewing Michigan vs Iowa Looking at the Rest of The Weekend This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meets Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! ...
Basch & The Brain Weekend Rundown - Penn State is Dominating | 218
January 22, 2024 15:46 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBBack at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling from this weekend. - Penn State is Dominating - Willie's 8 AA Predictions - Peyton Robb Drops 4 in a Row - Henri Deglane Men's Freestyle Rundown - Little Rock Upsets Arizona State - Some Exciting Duals on Deck for This Weekend! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meets Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get...
Could Fix/Vito Be a 125lb Semi at NCAAs? Basch & The Brain Midseason Breakdown | 217
January 09, 2024 16:09 - 1 hour - 103 MBBack at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and preview the second half of the season. We also go through Friday night's Iowa/Nebraska dual. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to ...
Nico Provo Joins & Full CKLV Recap with Basch & The Brain | 216
December 05, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBGreat show today recapping The 2023 CKLV Tournament with Willie The Brain as we go weight-by-weight, talk team race, and also bring on the 125lb Champ - and our MOW of the tourney - Stanford's Nico Provo! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! B...
2023 CKLV Preview with Basch & The Brain | 215
November 30, 2023 15:12 - 2 hours - 124 MBIt's CKLV weekend, and it's time to preview what is arguably the toughest tournament of the season! Another fun episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we go weight by weight through the CKLV, talk a little CyHawk dual, some other college tidbits and even end the show looking at the College Football Championship Conference weekend! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. D...
Coffee Talk: Bill Farrell, All-Star Classic, and Random College Notes | 214
November 21, 2023 00:20 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIt was great to have my guy Cenzo back on as we had some Coffee Talk and dove into: Bill Farrell Men's Freestyle Recap Update on Cenzo & His Return Some College Thoughts & Notes from Around the Country CyHawk Dual 2023 All-Star Classic Picks & Preview This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and sen...
Basch & The Brain Crystal Ball Rankings Discussion, College Season Preview | 213
November 07, 2023 23:31 - 1 hour - 7.21 MBWillie's Crystal Bank Rankings are out & we went weight by weight previewing this upcoming college season! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. Suppo...
Wyatt Hendrickson on U23 World Gold, Upcoming Season, All-Star Classic | 212
November 03, 2023 21:10 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBBack-to-back most dominant wrestler in NCAA, Air Force's Wyatt Hendrickson, is on the show today to talk about his recent accolades and the upcoming season! Being Recruited by Air Force Influence of Grandpa, Farm Life U23 Experience Winning U23 Gold Upcoming College Season Most Dominant Wrestler Award Battles with Kerk, Gable Post Academy Plans Fan Questions This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put ...
Basch & The Brain Talk College Wrestling & Senior Level | 211
October 30, 2023 22:51 - 1 hour - 111 MBBasch & The Brain talk all things College Wrestling & Senior Level: Crystal Ball Rankings Update Wrestle Off & Lineup Updates Gomez Heading to Michigan AJ Ferrari to Iowa? Carter Chasing 4 ESPN Getting Involved Oklahoma State/NC State Dual in Italy Flag Football in Olympics Burroughs going to 74kg Amit Elor wins #8 Haley Augello Returning Lot of Retirements Coming in April Coming Up on Senior Level Coming up on College College Rules Problem This show is brought to you by our ...
Carter Starocci - #1 P4P - Talks Upcoming Season, Olympic Trials, PSU Room | 210
October 29, 2023 21:20 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBHe's the #1 P4P wrestler in college today and he's back on the Baschamania podcast to talk all about this upcoming season and the looming 2024 Olympic Trials. We talk all things ranging from: - Winning His 3rd Natty - The Elite Company He's With at Penn State - Staying Hungry for 4 - The Decision To Come Back - Would He Come Back For #5? - Olympic Trials Weight, Prep - Freestyle Plans - MMA Plans - The In-Season Chirping/Social Media - All-Star Classic Coming Up This show is broug...
Zain Retherford on World Gold, Olympic Trials, What's Next | 209
October 19, 2023 17:41 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFun having our guy Zain Retherford back on the show today to discuss his newest accolade, becoming a World Champion, and talk about what's next as both his business career & Olympic Trials are on the horizon. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thought...
Zain Retherford on World Gold, Olympic Trials, What's Next | BASCHAMANIA 209
October 19, 2023 17:26 - 31 minutes - 43 MBFun having our guy Zain Retherford back on the show today to discuss his newest accolade, becoming a World Champion, and talk about what's next as both his business career & Olympic Trials are on the horizon. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thought...
PJ Duke on Committing to Penn State, NIL, His Return To The Mat | 208
September 25, 2023 23:57 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBToday, the #1 P4P wrestler in the Class of 2025 and Willie's #1 on his Big Board, hopped on BASCHAMANIA to announce his commitment to Penn State and talk why, how NIL played into, how the success of the current club and college program plays into it, his return to the mat and more. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Fee...
World Championships Day 1 & 2 Recap with Basch & The Brain | 207
September 17, 2023 23:03 - 1 hour - 104 MBWhat a crazy weekend of wrestling! Willie & JB break down all the action recapping Days 1 and 2 as 8 of 10 have wrestled in Men's Freestyle. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives t...
2023 Worlds Championships Bracket Reaction & Breakdown Show | 206
September 15, 2023 16:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe brackets are out for the 2023 World Championships and WIllie and Basch went through them weight-by-weight before tomorrow's action gets underway! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through th...
Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 World Championships | 205
September 14, 2023 01:46 - 2 hours - 179 MBIt's time for the 2023 World Championships and the Brain joined me for a fun episode of Basch & The Brain as we preview, weight by weight, the Men's Freestyle action coming up. We also talked about all of the Gable news, the communication frustration with UWW/Russian, and whatever else popped up along the way. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ...
Kurt Angle on Dave Schultz, Gable Steveson & His New ANGLE Doc | 204
September 03, 2023 19:46 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFriend of the show Kurt Angle - NCAA, World, Olympic & WWE Champion - is back on BASCHAMANIA as we dive deeper into the new ANGLE doc and talk a variety of storylines: Dave Schultz & their relationship Sylvester Terkay NCAA Finals match Chaid clubbing his neck in the Olympic Trials Overtraining Mental Strength, Perseverance Starting over after Olympic Gold Gable Steveson NIL Deals Available Now Daughter Wrestling Bray Wyatt's Death What does the crowd do when Kurt Dies? What next...
Basch & The Brain Talk Conference Realignments, Oregon Wrestling, Cadet Worlds | 203
August 08, 2023 19:47 - 58 minutes - 54 MBGreat having Willie back on the show today as we talk conference realignments and what it means for wrestling, Willie's disdain for Oregon, Cadet Worlds, preview Junior Worlds a little, and just catch up. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts...
Rocky Elam's Excited To Go Home to Kansas City in 2024 | 202
July 31, 2023 16:07 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBGreat having 2021 Junior World Champ and 3x NCAA D1 All-American from MIZ, Rocky Elam, on the podcast today. We talked about everything from his Junior World Championship win against the Russian and Iranian to both his past and upcoming collegiate seasons and even looked ahead to the Olympic Trials and 2024 Olympics. We also dive into his faith and the role it plays in his career, why his losses fuel him more than his wins, and his thoughts on going home for the 2024 NCAA Championships. Thi...
Daivd Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year | 201
July 21, 2023 22:10 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBFrom his battles with Keegan O'Toole and becoming a 4x BIG 12 Chanp to his upcoming senior year, was great to catch up with my guy David Carr and reflect on this past season and look ahead to next year. We also talk Gable Steveson, NIL, Cody Chittum, and feeling like the old guy! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Fe...
David Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year | 201
July 21, 2023 22:10 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBFrom his battles with Keegan O'Toole and becoming a 4x BIG 12 Chanp to his upcoming senior year, was great to catch up with my guy David Carr and reflect on this past season and look ahead to next year. We also talk Gable Steveson, NIL, Cody Chittum, and feeling like the old guy! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Fe...
Beau Bartlett on Which PSU Guys Are Taking Olympic Redshirts | 200
July 13, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBEpisode 200! Thank you all for tuning in to the show and letting this show hit 200 episodes! Having a lot of fun with it, and I appreciate the support and all of you listeners! Today, my guy Beau Bartlett is back on to talk about his past season with a 3rd place NCAA finish, the US Open Experience, creating content, building his brand, and what he's thinking heading into this next collegiate year & Olympic year. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Re...
Talking UFC 290 with Bo Nickal & Cenzo | Ep. 199
June 29, 2023 01:40 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBGreat having friend of the show Bo Nickal back on today as Cenzo makes his return to the podcast! We talked about Bo's upcoming fight with Tresean Gore next week at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, being a huge favorite, his takeaways from his last fight in March, a bunch of wrestling vs. MMA comparisons, the business side of becoming a fighter, his brand deals & partnerships including his new podcast, and some other fun tidbits! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, M...
Bo Nickal on His Fight at UFC 290 Next Weekend & Cenzo's Back! | 199
June 29, 2023 01:40 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBGreat having friend of the show Bo Nickal back on today as Cenzo makes his return to the podcast! We talked about Bo's upcoming fight with Tresean Gore next week at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, being a huge favorite, his takeaways from his last fight in March, a bunch of wrestling vs. MMA comparisons, the business side of becoming a fighter, his brand deals & partnerships including his new podcast, and some other fun tidbits! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, M...
Basch & The Brain Recap Final X 2023 & Talk Results | 198
June 12, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 91 MBTime for the FINAL X RECAP Show! Great weekend of wrestling, and Willie & JB break it all down on today's show. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. 👊💪 Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great sto...
Basch & The Brain Preview Final X, Make Predictions | 197
June 07, 2023 16:19 - 1 hour - 94 MBFinal X is here! This Saturday, on June 10th, in Newark, NJ, Ten World Team spots are on the line in each style. Today, Willie and I (Justin Basch) do a deep dive through the Men's Freestyle match-ups, and despite being out of time, rapid-fire through the Women's freestyle match-ups as well! There may be some heavy favorites, but there was a lot to dive into on today's show! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What’s your #ATACrat...
Yianni D, Vito Arujau & BTS' Brendan Buckley Talk Final X & Beat The Streets | 196
May 31, 2023 14:45 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBFun show today as we start really looking to Final X and Beat The Streets next week on June 10th in Newark, NJ! First up, Executive Director of Beat The Streets, Brendan Buckley, joins me to talk all things Final X & Beat The Streets, from what went into the event being at the Prudential Center and how Beat The Streets is involved to some of our favorite Final X Storylines! Then, Yianni and Vito join us at the 26:20-minute mark to talk about their upcoming matches, the importance of the pr...
Yianni D, Vito Arujau & BTS' Brandon Buckley Talk Final X & Beat The Streets | 196
May 31, 2023 14:45 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBFun show today as we start really looking to Final X and Beat The Streets next week on June 10th in Newark, NJ! First up, Executive Director of Beat The Streets, Brandon Buckley, joins me to talk all things Final X & Beat The Streets, from what went into the event being at the Prudential Center and how Beat The Streets is involved to some of our favorite Final X Storylines! Then, Yianni and Vito join us at the 26:20-minute mark to talk about their upcoming matches, the importance of the pr...
Tyler Berger on US Open, PRTC, Zain at Final X & His Faith | 195
May 18, 2023 18:39 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBFun having NCAA Finalist & US Open Winner Tyler Berger on the podcast ahead of his upcoming Best of 3 battle with Zain Retherford at Final X. We talked all things this past year, including what's coming up next between Final X & the looming Olympic year weight change. Our conversation order: The Nickname “Pup” Pantaleo gets Pinned The US Open. Confidence Takeaways from Open Faith in His Career Proverbs 21:31 Move to the PRTC Slay & Burroughs In His Corner Training Partners at PRTC ...
'Basch & The Brain' Recap Men's Freestyle at the US Open! | 194
April 29, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWhat a fun few days of Men’s Freestyle at the US Open! This morning, Live from Las Vegas, Willie joins me and we go through Men’s Freestyle, weight-by-weight! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE...
Aaron Nagao Makes His Transfer Decision & Talks Why | 193
April 25, 2023 22:10 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBAaron Nagao is back on BASCHAMANIA to share his transfer announcement and talk reasoning behind the decision, as well as what the process has been like. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to th...
Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 US Open! | Ep. 192
April 19, 2023 01:09 - 2 hours - 118 MBIt's here! The 2023 US Open is next week in Las Vegas, and we are pumped! Today, friend of the show, Willie the Brain, is back on as we go through Men's Freestyle weight by weight and go off on 15 tangents! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with question...
Aaron Nagao on Why He Entered the Transfer Portal | Ep. 191
April 09, 2023 19:12 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWith all of the NIL & Transfer Portal talk going on, I thought it made sense to bring on someone who's at the center of the conversation - Aaron Nagao. Nagao just finished an amazing redshirt freshmen season at Minnesota that saw him make the NCAA tournament & All-American his first year. Today, Nagao joined me for a special Easter episode of BASCHAMANIA as we chat about his rare disease, his start in wrestling, what led him to Minnesota, his great redshirt freshman season, what led him to...
Austin O'Connor on Establishing His Legacy at UNC | Ep. 190
March 29, 2023 18:21 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBToday on BASCHAMANIA, UNC's Now-2x NCAA Champ Austin O'Connor, who just wrapped up his wrestling career on the top of the podium in Tulsa, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, finishing on top of the podium and what's next for the former Tarheel. Medical Forfeitting Out of 2022 NCAA Championships Importance of All-American'ing in 2022 Bouncing All Around the Podium Dominant 2023 Season Levi Haines Matches Hodge Reaction Only Letting Up One Takedown Relationship with Ton...
Austin O'Connor on Establishing His Legacy at UNC as a 2x NCAA Champ | Ep. 190
March 29, 2023 18:21 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBToday on BASCHAMANIA, UNC's Now-2x NCAA Champ Austin O'Connor, who just wrapped up his wrestling career on the top of the podium in Tulsa, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, finishing on top of the podium and what's next for the former Tarheel. Medical Forfeitting Out of 2022 NCAA Championships Importance of All-American'ing in 2022 Bouncing All Around the Podium Dominant 2023 Season Levi Haines Matches Hodge Reaction Only Letting Up One Takedown Relationship with Ton...
Andrew Alirez’s Path to NCAA Title: Not Cheating a Rep | Ep. 189
March 22, 2023 14:33 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBThis weekend in Tulsa, Greeley, Colorado-native Andrew Alirez brought back the first D1 National Championship EVER to UNC. He joined me on the show today to discuss his wrestling career, the NCAA championship, and of course, what's next. We talk: - Sinking in that he’s an NCAA Champion - Looking back at the bracket - Finals match with Real - Weight management - Living the right lifestyle - Hitting rock bottom - Legacy being established - Decision to stay home - Relationship with Troy Nicker...