BASCHAMANIA

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!

  1. 2d ago

    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, and their first-half Outstanding Wrestler pick. Plus an update from the World Championships and a full recap of RAF 14. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What a Weekend!01:55 - World Championships03:15 - Super 32 Scratches & Seeds10:40 - 106: Freshman Villafane Pins The #1 Seed After Tech'ing to Finals!13:40 - 113: #7 Caleb Noble Wins His Second Title19:00 - 120: Cam Sontz Goes 8-025:30 - 126: Gallegos Pins #2, Wins at 12632:20 - 132: Borge Gets Over the Hump36:30 - 138: UNI Commit Anderson Tops Iowa Commit Youngblut41:20 - 144: O'Neill Gives Up 8 Points All Weekend44:15 - 106-144, First Half OW47:50 - 150: #5 Kikiniou Beats #1 and #3 in Overtime53:10 - 157: Crosson Beats Howard in Double Overtime01:01:00 - 165: Melvin Miller's Third Title01:04:30 - 175: Lucas Boe Edges Fortier 6-501:07:08 - 190: Hodgins Holds Off Hutcherson01:11:40 - 215 & 285: Konopka Dominates, Davis Wins at Heavyweight01:14:45 - RAF 1401:37:50 - Aftershow 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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

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

  2. 6d ago

    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 32, from 106 to 285, with your questions from the chat along the way. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We Need an Energy Boost02:30 - No More UWW Arena04:45 - UWW Enforcing Clipping17:40 - Amit Out for Worlds19:25 - Levi Enrolled in Classes23:35 - RAF 14 Vegas30:15 - Super 32 This Weekend!34:40 - Weight by Weight Overview for 106 - 15056:00 - 157, 165 and the Chat01:06:25 - 175 - 285 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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

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

  3. Oct 21

    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, the stacked 133 lb field, Penn State vs. Oklahoma State, the Cowboys' wrestle-offs and launching his own shoe. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Jax Returns to the Show02:15 - Getting Back on the Mat03:15 - Not Competing at U23 Worlds05:00 - World Championships Experiences06:20 - Heading to Stillwater Early11:00 - Leaning into His Faith13:00 - 133 lb Weight Class Being Stacked16:00 - True Freshman National Champ19:40 - Perspective on This Season & Teammates22:50 - Penn State & The Team Race25:50 - The Oklahoma State Wrestle-offs27:30 - Juggling Off the Mat Responsibilities29:05 - Creating a Shoe33:45 - Rapid Fire Questions JAX'S SHOE: Preorder now! 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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

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

  4. Oct 19

    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 Rademacher. Plus Coby Merrill's bronze, how the U23 team spot should be decided, and where Team USA stands heading into Senior Worlds. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What a Weekend!01:00 U23 Worlds Overview03:55 - Lilledahl’s Tournament09:40 - Davino World Champ!16:15 - Bo Bassett’s Performance22:50 - Jordan Williams24:20 - Jayden James, 74kg29:55 - 79kg and Picking Our Team37:15 - Sinclair Will Be Fine43:00 - Shumate’s Injury a Bummer46:30 - Rademacher’s Weekend51:25 - Coby Merrill53:40 Team Picture & After Show 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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

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

  5. Oct 15

    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, and questions surrounding Mikey Caliendo and Braeden Davis. Plus, Little Rock hosting the Pac-12 Championships, Sadulaev winning his wrestle-off, and the growing bracket wars between USA Wrestling and FloWrestling. SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Should We Release the Preshow02:15 - Greco’s U23 World Performance, Womens Rundown10:30 - U23 Worlds Attendance is BAD16:10 - Jesse Mendez Coming Back?21:45 - All-Star Classic Nuggets34:25 - Boom or Busts Coming Soon36:00 - All-Star Classic Matches38:55 - Little Rock Hosting Pac-12’s, Sadulaev Wins Wrestle-Off44:45 - Mikey Caliendo & Braeden Davis51:20 - Bracket Wars Heating Up01:12:55 - After ShowRokfin.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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

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

  6. Oct 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 Monday in Las Vegas! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - It’s Officially Wrestling Season05:45 - Robert Morris Adds Wrestling14:30 - Oklahoma State Not Streaming OSU Invitational23:50 - Super 32 Nuggets & Bachmann Going 19030:50 - Crystal Ball Final Preseason Rankings41:00 - Iowa Expectations55:00 - 133lbs & Oklahoma State Repeating All 3 Champs?01:03:00 - Blaze/Ono Weights Thesis01:08:15 - 141lbs & 149lbs01:18:45 - 157 &16501:32:40 - What Will Mesenbrink Be Up at 174 01:43:00 - 184, 197 and 285 All Kinda Chalk01:50:05 - Team Race01:57:00 - Team Scores are Bananas02:02:20 - Closing Out the ShowRokfin.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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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 Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings & Expectations for Iowa | 437

  7. Oct 8

    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 becoming a fan favorite, and Kyle Dake's opportunity to win World gold at a third weight class. Plus, we break down the Super 32 seeds! SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Season is Here!01:00 - Amit Elor Out for U23’s04:10 - Americans Competing for Other Countries at U23’s12:55 - RAF Announcements18:10 - National Duals & All-Star Classic28:00 - Virginia Tech Becoming a Fan Favorite?44:30 - Kyle Dake’s Opportunity to Win Gold at a 3rd Weight51:10 - Likelihood of Dake Winning Gold58:30 - Super 32 Seeds Done01:16:25 - High School Careers & College Finishes01:23:30 - AftershowRokfin.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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

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

  8. Oct 5

    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 Monday05:00 - Crystal Ball Updates Coming?09:45 - Konnor Doucet & Oklahoma State’s Lineup26:05 - U23’s Rundown & Preview51:45 - Super 32 Seeds Coming & Travel NotesRokfin.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 info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA 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.

    U23 Worlds Next Week and the College Season is Near! | 435
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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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  • Creator
    Justin Basch
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    441
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin Basch
  • Show Website
    BASCHAMANIA

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