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BASCHAMANIA

by Justin Basch

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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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  1. Penn State's Roster Moves, Oklahoma State/Nebraska & New Big Board! | 448

    Penn State announces its roster moves ahead of tonight's season opener; the Class of 2027 Big Board expands to 250; and Oklahoma State vs. Nebraska tomorrow night! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Live from Abu Dhabi! 05:30 - Ono and Blaze Weights are Set 15:55 - Cole and Henkel Taking Religious...

  2. Bassett Rolls in College Debut, Burnett Wins Farrell & Weekend Reactions | 447

    What a fun weekend in wrestling! From Bo Bassett’s dominant win over Luke Stanich and high schooler Grey Burnett winning the Bill Farrell to Oklahoma State’s dual debut and Meyer Shapiro debuting for Nebraska. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into it all! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What a…

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  3. Spencer Gets His Title, Dake Wins 5th, Was Trent Robbed? & College Season Opened! | 446

    What a week. We recap the World Championships, starting with Spencer Lee's tech over Roman Bravo-Young and why that early takedown might be one of the most dangerous situations in freestyle, plus what Spencer's rehab timeline means now that the Trials procedures have changed. Then Levi Haines'...

  4. Spencer Lee's Comeback Pin, Levi & Trent Back in World Finals + Dake for Gold | 445

    JB and Willie react live as Spencer Lee, Levi Haines and Trent Hidlay punch their tickets to the World finals, set up a Penn State vs. Iowa showdown between Lee and Roman Bravo-Young, and get ready for Kyle Dake's shot at a fifth World title! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Team USA Keeps Rolling! 02:35…

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  5. Dake into the Finals, Wyatt & Zain into Medal Bouts + Blaze Still Alive! | 444

    Worlds rolls on with medals on the line. We break down Wyatt's impressive run to a bronze medal match, Marcus Blaze dropping a close quarterfinal but staying alive through repechage and Zain Retherford's heartbreaking semifinal loss as he turns to bronze. Plus why Kyle Dake has proven he's an…

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  6. Bassett & Snyder Into World Finals as Team USA Goes 14-0 in Astana | 443

    Worlds are underway, and Bo Bassett is into the World Finals at 65kg! Willie and JB break down his run and the 65kg bracket, then Kyle Snyder making his 9th World/Olympic final, which locks up his 11th world-level medal. Plus a look at tomorrow's men's freestyle draws and a quick look at the...

  7. Super 32 Takeaways & Nuggets, RAF 14 + It's Worlds Week! | 442

    Time to go weight by weight through all 14 Super 32 finals, from freshman Nelson Villafane pinning the #1 seed at 106 to Mac Crosson's double-overtime win over Cam Howard and Melvin Miller's third title. They also break down the late scratches, how the seeds really held up after a chaotic Day 1,...

  8. Super 32 Preview, RAF 14, UWW Drama & Levi Haines Enrolled in Classes!? | 441

    We're running low on energy today, but there's plenty to get into. We break down the end of UWW Arena, the new clipping enforcement, Amit Elor pulling out of Worlds, Levi Haines enrolling in classes, and the RAF 14 card in Vegas. Then it's a full weight-by-weight preview of this weekend's Super…

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  9. Jax Forrest on His Longest Time Off the Mat Since Age 7 | 440

    Jax Forrest returns to the show after one of the wildest years in wrestling. He went from US Open champ to the Senior and U23 World Teams, left Bishop McCort early for Stillwater, and won an NCAA title as an undefeated true freshman. Jax opens up about skipping U23 Worlds, leaning into his faith,...

  10. Davino Wins Gold, Lilledahl Goes 5th: Our U23 Worlds Takeaways | 439

    Justin and Willie break down their biggest takeaways from the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, where Team USA brought home 10 medals. They dig into Ben Davino's World title, Luke Lilledahl's tough tournament, Bo Bassett's performance, and silver-medal runs from Jayden James and Justin...

  11. Jesse Mendez Returning? All-Star Classic Drama & U23 Worlds | 438

    On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss the action so far at the U23 World Championships, including Team USA's Greco performance, the women's competition, and disappointing attendance. We also get into Jesse Mendez appearing on Ohio State's roster, the upcoming All-Star Classic and its matchups,...

  12. Final Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings & Expectations for Iowa | 437

    It’s time for the Final Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings as we talk about some of the biggest storylines & expectations for the upcoming college wrestling season, including our expectations and the question marks with Iowa's upcoming season... + U23 World Championships are officially underway on...

  13. Super 32 Seeds, Amit Elor Out, Kyle Dake Chasing History | 436

    Wrestling season is here! On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss Amit Elor withdrawing from U23 Worlds, the growing number of Americans competing for other countries, and the latest Real American Freestyle announcements. We also dive into National Duals and the All-Star Classic, Virginia Tech...

  14. U23 Worlds Next Week and the College Season is Near! | 435

    On today’s Basch & The Brain, we talk about what's coming up in the coming weeks, including the U23 World Championships next week and Super 32 after that! Also, Crystal Ball Updates coming soon?! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Happy Monday 05:00 - Crystal Ball Updates Coming? 09:45 - Konnor Doucet &...

  15. Joe Sealey Going to U23 Worlds, Save College Sports Act & New Rankings! | 434

    On today’s Basch & The Brain, we talk Joe Sealey replacing the injured Matty Singleton on the U23 World Team, Bo Bassett heading to U23 Worlds, and some other questions surrounding the roster. We also get into WrestleStat going premium, changes to the Bill Farrell, Jordan Oliver heading to Morgan...

  16. Bo Bassett Beats Real in Two Straight, Who's #1 in The Books | 433

    Bo Bassett beats Real Woods in two straight at Final X, Who’s #1 is in the Books & we go around the sport as we close out September. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re back! 02:20 - Lack of Communication is Frustrating 15:50 - Bo Bassett beats Real Woods 26:45 - Future of Final X 45:00 - Who’s #1...

  17. Iowa State Hit with NCAA Recruiting Violations | 432

    An NCAA Wrestling program finally got hit with recruiting sanctions?! We'll dive in on today's Basch & The Brain. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re back! 01:30 - Iowa State Hit with Recruiting Violations 18:40 - The Punishment 34:30 - Bo Bassett/Real Woods Picks 41:20 - Checking the Chat and Talking...

  18. Bassett vs Woods on Friday, Gable Knocked Out & Who's #1 Card Rundown | 431

    It's the greatest time of the year! Tomorrow is the first day of fall, and wrestling is that much closer to being in full swing! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - New Studio Loading... 04:00 - Super 32 Seeds 07:00 - Bill Barger Passing 12:05 - Gable’s Big Weekend 30:30 - RAF 13 50:45 - Jayden James...

  19. Why Oklahoma State's Benji Mower Sees Cancer Diagnosis as a Privilege | 430

    Oklahoma State's Benji Mower joins the show for a powerful conversation about his recent cancer diagnosis, the perspective that's helping him navigate it, and why he genuinely sees the battle as "a privilege." We also discuss his path to Oklahoma State, the culture in Stillwater, becoming a…

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  20. The Weekend Wrap! Elite 8 Duals, Cowboy RTC Overseas & Who's #1 Matchups | 429

    Support Benji Mower:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?is&v=jAtxRPsdWLk&feature=youtu.beGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/fa330c538 SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1-0 05:45 - Sonny Amato Commits to Rutgers 09:55 - V Tech & Bassett/Stanich 14:15 - Virginia Tech Roster Battles Coming 19:00 - Benji Mower…

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  21. Nebraska's Lineup for 2026-2027 is SOLID + RAF Moscow | 428

    Let's talk some wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 02:10 - Americans Balled Out at RAF Moscow 04:20 - Lack of a Stream 24:40 - Jason Nolf is the Face of RAF 30:00 - Snyder Stock Continues to Go Up 38:45 - Branugal scores 6 on Sadulaev 52:10 - Nebraska Huskers Coming Season 01:21:30 - After Show...

  22. Jayden James NOT on PSU Roster + Looking at Ohio State's Lineup & Poland Open | 427

    Let's talk some wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie's Going to Moscow! 03:50 - Poland Open 16:25 - Jayden James Grayshirting 29:10 - Jesse Mendez & Ohio State 47:00 - Big Tens at "Neutral Site” U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's...

  23. Team USA Dominated U20/Junior Worlds, RAF 12 Delivered + More NCAA Chaos? | 426

    Team USA dominated the U20 World Championships! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back on a Tuesday 03:45 - NCAA Chaos Continues 12:10 - U20 Worlds 28:00 - Bo Bassett Stock Report? 50:00 - RAF Moscow 53:25 - Ono vs Davino & RAF 12 U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/...

  24. U20 Worlds Reactions Live (+ RAF12 Tomorrow!) | 425

    Team USA is rolling at the U20 World Championships! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Live on a Friday! 01:30 - Leydecker a 2x U20 Champ! 05:45 - Men’s Freestyle 11:00 - Going Weight by Weight 25:40 - Other Americans at Worlds 29:40 - RAF 12 This Weekend! 45:50 - RAF in Moscow in Trouble? U20 Worlds Coverage:...

  25. Crystal Ball Follow-Ups & U20 Worlds are Underway! | 424

    Time for some Crystal Ball & Roster follow-ups as U20 Worlds get underway! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back & It's RAF Week! 05:30 - Junior Worlds Underway 09:40 - Oklahoma State Fans Mad at Willie 22:40 - Jesse Mendez at 141 or 149? 25:50 - Ono/Blaze Flip 33 and 41? 34:30 - Bennett Berge or Mikey...

  26. 2027 NCAA Crystal Ball Summer Update! | 423

    We're back as we talk 2027 Crystal Ball Updates with 5 for 5 in play! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Taylor Wants PSU Date 06:15 - Oklahoma State’s Roster 11:00 - Clinton Shepherd Foregoing Senior Year 15:15 - Crystal Ball Updates! Looking at Teams 30:55 - 125 and 133 Didn’t Change Much 34:30 - 141 is Loaded...

  27. The End of Final X?! Massive Change Ahead of 2028 Olympics | 422

    Massive news dropped on Monday this week that there will be no Final X in 2027 and that there is an entirely new World Team Trials process ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. Sonny Amato also decommitted from Iowa & we are a week out from U20/Junior Worlds! On today’s show, we dive into it all....

  28. Cadet Worlds Takeaways, Are Levi & Jesse Coming Back?, and More | 421

    Busy week in the world of wrestling! Let's dive in on today's Basch & The Brain! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 03:55 - The Women’s Freestyle Team Balled Out 05:00 - Keegan O’Toole Retires 10:00 - Levi & Jesse Getting a 5th Year? 20:00 - Anthony Knox “Stripped” of 4th Title 22:50 - McGee and...

  29. Nebraska Adds More Transfers & Picks Up Meyer Shapiro & It's Cadet Worlds Week! | 420

    Nebraska completes a busy offseason in the Transfer Portal, adding 3x All-American Meyer Shapiro now, and Cadet Worlds are officially here! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back, Smoking Meats 07:35 - World Championships Season Kickoff Today 10:20 - Meyer Shapiro to Nebraska 15:35 - Nebraska Lineup with...

  30. RAF 11 Takeaways, Amine to Stanford, Lovett Wins Ranking Series Gold |419

    Let's dive into some wrestling news and results! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro, Start of Show 04:55 - Stanford Adds Amine 08:55 - F&M adds Anthony Noto 09:55 - Recruiting; UNC Adds Reynolds 16:30 - RAF 11 35:00 - Trent Hidlay Up or Down? 53:35 - Askren’s Final Match 01:04:45 - Sam Barber Stepping Down...

  31. Snyder Pins Sadulaev, Melvin Miller Wins Fargo Title #4! | 418

    From Snyder pinning Sadulaev at RAF Georgia to the Fargo Freestyle Finals in the books, we’ve got a lot to talk about! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Back From Georgia 01:00 - Burn Out/Mesenbrink Interview 07:10 - Gable Steveson’s UFC Debut 10:40 - RAF Georgia Takeaways 13:30 - Development of RAF...

  32. Mitchell Mesenbrink Opens Up on What He's Been Up To | 417

    Mitchell Mesenbrink joins the show to discuss what he's been up to since the NCAA season, why he chose not to compete on this international circuit, and how he's starting to feel the itch to get back on the mat. He shares what his training has been focused on, talks about the non-bonus win at...

  33. Rademacher Gets The U23 Spot + Looking to Fargo & RAF | 416

    We're back to talk about the latest in wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 02:55 - U23 World Team Spots 19:00 - Kellen Russell Back in Michigan 20:30 - Iowa and UI Agree to Home & Home 24:20 - AJ Ferrari Done, Right? 31:05 - Ranking Series Next Week 38:00 - Freestyle Schedule Coming Up…

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  34. U23 World Team Drama! Who "Deserves The Spot" | 415

    We went live to talk about the U23 World Team drama and who "deserves the spot!"The Captain: https://x.com/dbeshada1 Willie: https://x.com/MatScouts1 Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some...

  35. AJ Ferrari Booked Again, Roster Battles at PSU & OSU and Pat Santoro to PRTC | 414

    AJ Ferrari was arrested again, Willie’s Recruiting Class Rankings are out, more coaching news with Pat Santoro to the PRTC & we start to look at Roster Battles for Penn State and Oklahoma State! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start to the Show 03:00 - Pat Santoro Steps Down at Lehigh, Moves to PRTC 11:45…

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  36. 5-for-5 Is Approved! What it Means for College Wrestling |413

    5-for-5 is here, and the landscape of college wrestling is changed forever. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 03:45 - 5 for 5 is Here 06:50 - Will Bo Bassett Get 5 Years? 24:30 - A New Transfer Portal Window? 34:25 - USA Gets 3rd Now 35:15 - RAF 43:00 - India Age Cheating 47:40 - Bo Bassett Live...

  37. Why Zain Retherford Came Back: The Story Behind His World Team Return | 412

    Fresh off earning a spot on his sixth U.S. World Team with a victory over Ridge Lovett at Final X, Zain Retherford returns to Baschamania for one of his most candid conversations yet. Zain opens up about the concussion and head issues that impacted his Olympic cycle, what motivated him to make...

  38. Final X: Our Biggest Takeaways & a Full Rundown | 411

    FINAL X IS IN THE BOOKS & Our Men's Freestyle 2026 World Team is (Almost Fully) Set! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we recap Final X & talk all the storylines & takeaways. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We're Back 02:05 - The Trip to Newark 09:30 - The Delays 18:20 - True Third Matchups 20:45 - 125 kg: Wyatt…

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  39. Real Woods is OUT for Friday, Jordan Burroughs is BACK, + RAF 10 Rundown | 410

    It’s Final X week! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’ll give some final thoughts before Friday’s big event and round up the rest of the sport, including RAF 10 and Jordan Burroughs returning & signing with RAF! Also, breaking news on the show: Real Woods is OUT on Friday. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 -...

  40. Final X Picks & Preview! + New Class of '28 Big Board With a New #1 | 409

    We've got RAF 10 this weekend, a New '28 Big Board, and Final X next weekend - let’s dive into it! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - It’s RAF Week! 06:55 - Class of 2028 Big Board 13:20 - New ‘28 Top 10 24:05 - Stock Up 28:10 - Final X 31:00 - Spencer Lee vs Luke Lilledahl 39:30 - Jax Forrest vs Marcus Blaze...

  41. Bo Bassett on Final X, Making U20 World Team & U23 Team Spot! | 408

    Incoming Virginia Tech Freshman Bo Bassett is back on the show to talk about winning his spot on the U20 World Team, locking up a U23 World Team Spot, and looking ahead to Final X next week, where he takes on Real Woods! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Bo Bassett Back 01:15 - Sitting Out at U20’s 04:20 -...

  42. All New Senior Class of 2027 Big Board Review! + RAF, U23s Talk | 407

    The MatScouts Class of 2027 Senior Big Board is OUT, and on today’s show, we take a look at the big board & its data! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show 01:55 - U23 World Team Criteria 17:35 - Ben Askren Competing at RAF 25:05 - RAF Georgia 27:55 - New Class of 2027 Big Board 31:30 - The Top Ten...

  43. Junior World Team is Set + RAF 09 & U23's in The Books! | 406

    Busy weekend with RAF 09, U20 World Team Trials & U23 Nationals! On this morning’s show, we dive into all the latest action & storylines. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Back from Texas 01:00 - RAF 09 18:25 - Junior/U20 World Team Trials 21:10 - 57kg - 74kg 48:26 - U20 WTT’s 79kg - 125kg 01:07:15 -...

  44. Previewing U20 World Team Trials & Some Wild Fields & Match-ups! | 405

    After a long holiday weekend, we’re back with a lot to discuss & a big week ahead! From U20/Junior World Team Trials to U23 Nationals and RAF 09, there’s a lot on deck. Plus, we dive into all the latest news & storylines from around the sport over the past week. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show...

  45. FINAL X IS SET! Recapping World Team Trials Finals + Around the Sport | 404

    With the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in the books, Final X is officially set. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into the WTT Challenge Tourny results, talk the latest news around the sport of wrestling, and dive into the biggest roster battles we’re going to see next year!...

  46. Recapping Day 1 of WTT & Previewing The Finals! | 403

    Day 1 of the World Team Trials was a thriller, and on deck today are the Finals! On today’s episode, we dive into yesterday’s action and preview today's! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & Start of Show 04:25 - Lorenzo Norman Commits to Oklahoma St 10:20 - World Team Trials! 17:55 - 57 kg - Spencer Lee…

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  47. World Team Trials Picks & Preview! + Five for Five & NDI | 402

    The road to Final X runs through the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament this Thursday and Friday. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we’re diving into the matchups, storylines, and everything you need to know before the action begins. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Start of Show 03:00 - RAF & Football talk...

  48. It's World Team Trials Week & Zain Is In! Also, USA Dominates Pan Ams | 401

    On today’s Basch & The Brain, we recap the past week in wrestling, including the latest college wrestling moves, Team USA’s Pan Ams dominance, and a look ahead to this week’s World Team Trials! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 0:30 - Pan Ams 13:35 - Vegas with UWW 25:30 - David Taylor Wins Coach of...

  49. Iowa State Adds Drake Ayala as Coach, Five for Five is Happening | 400

    We're back for another Basch & The Brain to kick off the week as we dive into a variety of storylines & topics from around the sport of wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Episode 400! 01:50 - Iowa State Adding Drake Ayaka 09:15 - Luke Geog to Mizzou 12:10 - Penn State Loses Nobody in Portal 16:50 -...

  50. Bo Bassett Doubles Up & The Final X Picture Coming Together! + Cadets & U20s | 399

    The 2026 US Open Is in The Books! Let's Dive In! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What a weekend! 03:15 - US Open Men’s Freestyle Finals 05:15 - 57 kg - Lilledahl takes out Spencer 15:00 - 61kg - Blaze over Davino 21:30 - 65 kg - Bassett Runs the Gauntlet 31:30 - 70 kg - Ridge & Caleb was a Thriller! 42:00…

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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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How many episodes does BASCHAMANIA have?

BASCHAMANIA has 445 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 12, 2026.

What is BASCHAMANIA about?

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!

How often does BASCHAMANIA release new episodes?

BASCHAMANIA publishes weekly, based on its 445 episodes since August 2019.

Who hosts BASCHAMANIA?

BASCHAMANIA is created and hosted by Justin Basch.
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