What an awesome weekend of wrestling at the 2024 World Team Trials for the Non Olympic Weight World Championships! This weekend, Vito Arujau, James Green, Jordan Burroughs & David Taylor all made the 2024 World Team and Willie & I recap it all, talking about many of this weekend's top storylines! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with ques…

Many laughs & an awesome time today having Olympic Champion and 6x World/Olympic Medalist Sarah Hildebrandt back on the podcast. We talk: Processing Emotions before Olympics Susaki Going Down in the First Round Vinesh Missing Weight on Day 2 Wrestling Cuba's Guzman in the Finals Never Giving Up Fans at the Olympics vs No Fans in Tokyo Having Drew w…

David Taylor is officially in at 92kg for the World Team Trials, which means it's finally time to do an official preview for Men's Freestyle. We'll dive in to 61kg, 70kg, 79kg, and 92kg, and of course, make our picks! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through t…

Fun show today as Adam Fellers and Don Beshada join Willie & I to discuss the state of the NIL & The Transfer Portal after all of the recent Iowa & surrounding activity. We also talk about "developing" athletes & just what that means. After that lengthy discussion, we talk Gable Steveson/Buffalo Bills, Zain's NLWC addition, WTT news and notes and b…

Olympic wrestling has come to a close at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and today, Willie & I, along with Felters halfway through, recap the action and talk about many of the reactions & takeaways. 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 hea…

Basch & The Brain Recap the Past Few Days of Wrestling at the Olympics, including: Sarah Hildebrandt Wins Gold Helen In 3rd Olympic Medal Match Spencer Lee is in the Finals Mason Parris Went 0 for 1 Aaron Brooks Loses a Heartbreaker Dake is In Fact Aging Backwards Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be su…

Basch & The Brain Recap the First Few Days of Wrestling at the Olympics: Lopez Wins Gold Number 5 Vinesh Stuns 5x World & Olympic Champ Yiu Susaki, then gets DQ'd after not making weight Sarah Hildebrandt Is Into The Finals! Amit Elor is Simply Incredible Previewing Tomorrow's MFS 57kg & 86kg, and WFS 57kg brackets Greco Goes 0-for-5 Micic is Out, …

It is finally here! Of course, I'm referring to both Wrestling at The 2024 Olympics and our preview show! Today, Willie "The Brain" and I, Justin Basch, go through Men's Freestyle in-depth, weight-by-weight, and talk picks, betting lines, brackets (what we know), storylines, and more. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and ge…

What a fun show today talking mindset & marketing for wrestlers as Wrestling Mindset's Gene Zannetti comes on the show and we talk all things mindset & marketing. For those that don't know, I've owned Basch Solutions, a marketing agency for the past 16 years, and we not only work with businesses of all shapes and sizes across the country, but we wo…

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 mo…

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 Rundow…

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 …

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…

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 Oly…

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 Tri…

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 L…

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.…

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 & l…

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…

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 th…

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 Graduati…

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 u…

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 …

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 a…

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 …

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 ATA…

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 …

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 …

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. Wh…

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 …

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 Stat…

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…

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 yo…

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 c…

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 t…

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. Wh…

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 m…

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…

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 Re…

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 …

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 g…

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 Stat…

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! F…

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 #Leve…

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 fri…

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 Olym…

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 c…

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…

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,…

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'…