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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 Meats07:35 - World Championships Season Kickoff Today10:20 - Meyer Shapiro to Nebraska15:35 - Nebraska Lineup with Meyer18:20 - Nebraska’s Transfer Portal Season 33:00 - Jordan Williams Staying at Iowa37:00 - Army WCAP Now in Stillwater42:25 - World Championships Start Today44:00 - USA Freestyle Preview and PredictionsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Let's dive into some wrestling news and results!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro, Start of Show04:55 - Stanford Adds Amine08:55 - F&M adds Anthony Noto09:55 - Recruiting; UNC Adds Reynolds16:30 - RAF 1135:00 - Trent Hidlay Up or Down?53:35 - Askren’s Final Match01:04:45 - Sam Barber Stepping Down01:08:50 - Ridge Lovett & Ranking SeriesRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Georgia01:00 - Burn Out/Mesenbrink Interview07:10 - Gable Steveson’s UFC Debut10:40 - RAF Georgia Takeaways13:30 - Development of RAF15:30 - Snyder Pins Sadulaev25:50 - Georgia Crowd27:40 - The RAF32:30 - RAF Georgia Card Rundown44:00 - Fargo47:00 - Junior Fargo Finals Rundown01:40:50 - Cadet FinalsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 NCAA's over Hepner, and opens up about the role faith plays in his life, describing the "God-shaped hole" he believes everyone has. Mitchell also reflects on the family atmosphere at Penn State, what winning the Hodge Trophy meant to him, the influence of his parents throughout his wrestling journey, and takes part in a fun coaching word association segment. The conversation wraps up with stories about Ben Askren's impact on the sport, thoughts on Ben competing at Real American Freestyle, and answers to a variety of fan-submitted questions.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of Show01:00 - What MM Has Been Up To06:00 - Decision Not to Compete This Circuit09:00 - Getting the Itch Again13:00 - The Training Focus20:00 - The Non-Bonus Win over Hepner26:25 - God-Shaped Hole in Our Hearts33:45 - The Penn State Family40:45 - Winning the Hodge45:35 - Family & Role of Parents55:25 - Coaching Word Association58:00 - Impact of Ben Askren01:02:10 - Ben Competing at RAF01:04:10 - Fan QuestionsMM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mitchell_mesenbrink/MM ON X: https://x.com/Mitch_MesBe 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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

We're back to talk about the latest in wrestling!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Back!02:55 - U23 World Team Spots19:00 - Kellen Russell Back in Michigan20:30 - Iowa and UI Agree to Home & Home24:20 - AJ Ferrari Done, Right?31:05 - Ranking Series Next Week38:00 - Freestyle Schedule Coming Up41:15 - Fargo!57:30 - Pin Ratings, Lol01:03:30 - RAF Georgia01:14:30 - Closing out with Soccer TalkRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

We went live to talk about the U23 World Team drama and who "deserves the spot!"The Captain: https://x.com/dbeshada1Willie: https://x.com/MatScouts1Be 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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Show03:00 - Pat Santoro Steps Down at Lehigh, Moves to PRTC11:45 - AJ Ferrari Arrested Again21:20 - World Cup 24:40 - Oklahoma State’s Lineup Roster Battles51:45 - Penn State Lineup and Roster BattlesRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Here06:50 - Will Bo Bassett Get 5 Years?24:30 - A New Transfer Portal Window?34:25 - USA Gets 3rd Now35:15 - RAF 43:00 - India Age Cheating47:40 - Bo Bassett Live UpdateRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 another run at the world level, and how opportunities like Real American Freestyle helped fuel his return. We also discuss his plans for LA 2028, whether 65kg or 74kg is in his future, the incredible depth inside the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, balancing business ownership with training and coaching, and why he believes Levi Haines may be the best hand-fighter in the world. Plus, Zain answers fan questions and shares his expectations heading into the World Championships.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Zain Train Back on the Podcast!0:46 - Competing at the World Team Trials03:50 - LA 202804:40 - The Head/Concussion Issues from the Olympics06:00 - The Role of the Leagues in His Return07:30 - Zain’s Business In State College, PA08:30 - Returning at the World Team Trials10:30 - Levi Haines is the Best Hand Fighter in the World11:00 - Toughest Part of Wrestling Ridge Lovett13:00 - Making a 6th World Team & Expectations16:30 - Competing with RAF21:30 - 2028 Weight Plans - 65kg or 74kg?23:15 - NLWC Depth & Penn State Depth29:00 - Balancing Building a Business & Training/Coaching31:25 - Fan QuestionsBO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.comBe 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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Back02:05 - The Trip to Newark09:30 - The Delays18:20 - True Third Matchups20:45 - 125 kg: Wyatt vs Mason29:25 - 70 kg: Zain over Ridge36:40 - 79 kg: Levi over Chance48:55 - 74 kg: James Green over Carr01:00:00 - 97 kg: Snyder over Buchanan01:06:10 - 61 kg: Forrest/Blaze Season01:21:40 - 57 kg: Spencer over Luke01:27:10 - 86 kg: Dake over Zahid01:37:10 - PostshowRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 - Burroughs is Back!08:30 - Arman/Burroughs11:30 - Real Woods is Out for Friday14:35 - Wrapping up Arman/Burroughs16:20 - Macch/Hidlay Wrestle-off25:10 - Shoutout Tony Ramos28:25 - Bo Nickal Wins at UFC Freedom 25030:40 - RAF 10 Rundown37:15 - Pico’s Return to Wrestling & His Future49:10 - Rest of RAF & The FightRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Board13:20 - New ‘28 Top 1024:05 - Stock Up28:10 - Final X31:00 - Spencer Lee vs Luke Lilledahl39:30 - Jax Forrest vs Marcus Blaze46:25 - Bo Bassett vs Real Woods58:10 - Zain Retherford vs Ridge Lovett01:02:00 - David Carr vs James Green01:04:30 - Levi Haines vs Chance Marsteller01:10:15 - Zahid Valencia vs Kyle Dake01:20:40 - Kyle Snyder vs Stephen Buchanan01:26:30 - Mason Parris vs Wyatt Hendrickson01:31:00 - Kennedy Blades Going Full Time RAF/WFSRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Back01:15 - Sitting Out at U20’s04:20 - Unfinished Business at U20 Worlds06:30 - Winning on a World Level08:30 - Virginia Tech at U20’s10:00 - The Move to Blacksburg12:00 - Locking in U23 World Spot15:20 - Facing Real Woods at Final X20:40 - Bassett vs PJ Duke?22:00 - Adjusting to Senior Level24:00 - Bo and Jax at Final X26:30 - Fan Questions 30:00 - Launching BoBassett65.comBO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.comBe 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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Show01:55 - U23 World Team Criteria17:35 - Ben Askren Competing at RAF25:05 - RAF Georgia27:55 - New Class of 2027 Big Board31:30 - The Top Ten46:30 - The 5 Biggest Stock Up55:50 - Content Coming Up57:00 - Instagram Talk & Show Goes Off The Rails01:06:55 - RAF & Busy Summer01:13:10 - Macch/Hidlay in VARokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Texas01:00 - RAF 0918:25 - Junior/U20 World Team Trials21:10 - 57kg - 74kg48:26 - U20 WTT’s 79kg - 125kg01:07:15 - Summer Schedule & RAF in Vegas01:12:30 - U23 Nationals & World Team SituationRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Show03:00 - Junior Big Board Updates05:30 - Worlds Moving11:50 - Tratleton State14:55 - Ohio State adds Jaxon Smith18:00 - Citadel Hires Timmy McCall21:30 - U20/Junior World Team Trials 22:50 - 57 kg Field33:35 - 61 kg35:30 - 65 kg39:30 - 70 kg47:00 - 74 kg56:55 - 79 kg01:01:15 - 86 kg01:04:00 - 92 kg01:15:15 - 97 kg01:19:20 - 125 kg01:24:00 - RAF 9 SaturdayRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We've Been Busy!08:30 - NC State: Bob Guzzo Dies, Gantt Wins UFC Debut11:30 - Iowa Adds Jenna Burkert13:30 - Jordan Williams15:15 - Zain/Antrell Taylor at RAF 0921:15 - World Team Trials 22:00 - Spencer Lee Wins 57 kg25:00 - 61 kg31:05 - 70 kg38:15 - 74 kg45:30 - 125 kgRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Show04:25 - Lorenzo Norman Commits to Oklahoma St10:20 - World Team Trials!17:55 - 57 kg - Spencer Lee vs Anthony Knox21:30 - 61 kg - Jax Forrest vs Ben Davino26:15 - 70 kg - Zain Retherford vs Caleb Henson31:05 - 74 kg - Jayden James vs David Carr40:10 - 125 kg - Mason Parris vs Isaac TrumbleRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Show03:00 - RAF & Football talk09:25 - World Team Trials12:00 - 57kg15:45 - 61kg24:30 - 70kg33:00 - 74kg47:50 - 125 kg53:00 - True 3rd Matches57:50 - Women’s Rant01:00:45 - Iowa State Hires Javi01:02:30 - Five for Five01:12:50 - National Duals Field is SetRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Ams13:35 - Vegas with UWW25:30 - David Taylor Wins Coach of the Year28:50 - Stanford Retains Nico Provo31:00 - Huskers Active in Portal35:40 - Josh Churella Steps Down from Michigan47:45 - RAF Signings52:15 - HWC Quietly Hires Branden Sorensen01:01:50 - Final Class of 2026 Big Board Out!Rokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

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 Mizzou12:10 - Penn State Loses Nobody in Portal16:50 - Five-for-Five Happening & Happening Now26:40 - Mike Macch to West Point30:25 - Pan Ams & WTT36:50 - RAF Updates43:25 - Olympic Trials Moving? LA 2028 TalkRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!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 apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.