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BASCHAMANIA

258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 223 ratings

A 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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Greg Kerkvliet on His NCAA Championship, Competing in CJI | 240

July 15, 2024 13:09 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Great having 2024 NCAA Champion Greg Kerkvliet back on the podcast as we talk this past season, look ahead to next season, and talk about him competing in the Craig Jones Invitational next month. 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 part...

Basch & The Brain Dive Into Recent News & Rumors, Offseason Chat | 239

June 24, 2024 22:26 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Fun time catching up with the Brain as we swift through news & rumors from the past few weeks in high school, college & freestyle wrestling! Olympics Marketing Seems Quiet Sidakov and Sadulaev Out AJ Ferrari News Matters Teemer Transferring Out Rumors, Volk? Iowa's Transfer Batting Average Bo Bassett Recruiting Thoughts Recent Coaching Moves Rundown Recent Pro Leagues & Events Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to th...

Luke Fickell on Young Wrestling Success Interwining with Football Today

June 11, 2024 15:02 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Awesome having the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football program, Luke Fickell, on the podcast today to talk about his success in wrestling early on & how it all intertwines with his current position as a D1 Big Ten Head Coach! We talked: Mindset Early in Wrestling Career Wrestling Lessons to Football Choosing to Focus on Football Balancing Multiple Sports Bono & Reader’s Impact on Him Can We Get a Program at Cincinnati Success from Wrestling Gable Signing With The Bills Ben ...

Luke Fickell on Young Wrestling Success Interwining with Football Today | 238

June 11, 2024 15:02 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Awesome having the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football program, Luke Fickell, on the podcast today to talk about his success in wrestling early on & how it all intertwines with his current position as a D1 Big Ten Head Coach! We talked: Mindset Early in Wrestling Career Wrestling Lessons to Football Choosing to Focus on Football Balancing Multiple Sports Bono & Reader’s Impact on Him Can We Get a Program at Cincinnati Success from Wrestling Gable Signing With The Bills Ben ...

Bo Bassett Talks College Commitment as He Makes Another World Team | 237

June 03, 2024 13:57 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Fresh off making another age-level World Team, high school superstar Bo Bassett of Bishop McCort joins the show today to talk about the successes of the past year before we dive into the recruiting window opening up for him! We talk: Making his first Junior World Team Last Chance Qualifier Experience Humility in Defeat Not Burning Out Bumping Up in Weight Commitment to his Faith Having 100k Followers Recruiting Window Opening NIL's Role in His Decision Opinions on Some Top Schools ...

Buckeye Jesse Mendez, 2024 NCAA Champ, Hungry For More | 236

June 01, 2024 13:33 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Great having 2024 NCAA Champ Jesse Mendez of Ohio State on the podcast today ahead of his match next week at Beat The Streets with 2023 NCAA Champ Andrew Alirez! We covered a ton, including: Making the Jump from 6th to Champ Rivalry with Beau Bartlett NCAA Finals Finish Excitement for Next Season Mindset Late in the Matches Sammy Sasso Tom Ryan Olympic Trials Experience Wrestling Andrew Alirez Headlining Beat The Streets Indiana is 141U Feel free to tweet us and send us messages ...

Penn State's Newest Coach Nick Lee on His New Role, Olympic Trials & Pan-Ams | 235

May 23, 2024 19:41 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Earlier this week, 2x NCAA Champion & USA Olympic Team Alternate Nick Lee was named the new assistant coach at Penn State. Great to have him back on the show today to talk all about the past few months leading up to the new role with Penn State. We talked: Wrestling Gomez at the Pan-Ams Other Americans Wrestling for Other Countries 2024 Olympic Trials Experience Wrestling Zain at the Olympic Trials The NLWC vs NLWC dynamic Traveling with Zain to Qualify the Weight Oklahoma St News Bre...

Aaron Brooks on Beating David Taylor, Becoming Olympian, Addressing Rumors | 234

May 10, 2024 17:50 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Great having 4x NCAA Champion, Hodge Trophy Winner, and 2024 Olympian Aaron Brooks back on the show today! We talked: Wrapping up College Career His Hodge Trophy Being Part of the PSU Sports Dynasty Most Memorable Matches Wrestling in U23's, Decision Why Olympic Trials Perspective Connor Mirasola Taking Him Down Match with Zahid; The Singlet Pull Late Night Olympic Trials Weight Cut Sweeping David Taylor 2 in a row The Adderall Rumors Take on David Taylor to Oklahoma State What'...

Wyatt Hendrickson on His 5th Year & 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades! | 233

May 07, 2024 18:05 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Two fun conversations in one episode today! First up, I chatted with Air Force's Wyatt Hendrickson, a 2x All-American who is in the transfer portal, looking for a home for his final year of eligibility. We talked about how someone in the military service can transfer, what schools he's looking at, how NIL plays a role, the Olympic Trials, and more. Then, 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades joins the podcast once again as we talk about her Olympic Trials run, dethroning Adeline Gray, the role her ...

David Taylor Is The New Oklahoma State Head Coach: A Live Reaction Show | 232

May 07, 2024 03:33 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

David Taylor was just announced as the new Oklahoma State Head Coach and Willie and JB talked about it as the news officially broke live a bit into the show. 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, ema...

2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Recap | 231

April 21, 2024 22:01 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Great 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 MB

Another 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 MB

Now 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

March 24, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Back 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 | 228

March 24, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Back 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 MB

It'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 MB

The 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 MB

Conference 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 MB

This 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 MB

The 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 MB

Another 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 MB

Another 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 Portal Probables & More | 220

February 08, 2024 19:20 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Back 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 Port Probables & More | 220

February 08, 2024 19:20 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Back 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 MB

Back 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 MB

Back 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 MB

Back 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 MB

Great 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 MB

It'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 MB

It 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 - 115 MB

Willie'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 MB

Back-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 MB

Basch & 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 MB

He'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 MB

Fun 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 MB

Fun 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 MB

Today, 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 MB

What 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 MB

The 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 MB

It'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 MB

Friend 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 MB

Great 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 MB

Great 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 MB

From 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 MB

From 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 MB

Episode 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...

Bo Nickal on His Fight at UFC 290 Next Weekend & Cenzo's Back! | 199

June 29, 2023 01:40 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Great 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...

Talking UFC 290 with Bo Nickal & Cenzo | Ep. 199

June 29, 2023 01:40 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Great 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 MB

Time 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 MB

Final 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...