233 episodes

A wrestling podcast hosted by Justin Basch and cohost Vincenzo Joseph featuring the best wrestlers sharing great stories & insight. Available on Apple, Spotify, & more.

BASCHAMANIA Justin Basch

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    • 4.8 • 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.

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

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

    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's Next for AB
    86kg or 92kg After 2024 Olympics

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

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

    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 faith has played in this past year, being coached by Izzy & Mark Perry, the depth of the 76kg Women's Freestyle field and more.

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

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

    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.

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    • 1 hr 28 min
    2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Recap | 231

    2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Recap | 231

    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.

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    • 1 hr 30 min
    Full 2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Preview & Picks! | 230

    Full 2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Preview & Picks! | 230

    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 BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.

    • 2 hr 4 min
    David Carr on His Second National Championship & What's Next | 229

    David Carr on His Second National Championship & What's Next | 229

    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 podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.

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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
223 Ratings

223 Ratings

Albero419 ,

More about the guest!

Good show but the host should spend less time talking and more time letting the guest speak. Many times the conversations get diverted and lose focus. Including more coaches as guests would be nice as well.

Colonel Skip ,

“Take your shots!”

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Tamyra Mensah-Stock has taken her shots on and off the mats. Episode 149 was delightful listening to this humble, optimistic, and grateful women talk about her success on and off the mat. She is very candid All of it is an answer to her prayers to honor God, inspire others, and share love and joy. Incredible, check it out.

ThatGodOfAPerson ,

Good Show

Justin does a good job most of the time on this show. It just is a little too much Penn State love. But at least he doesn’t try to fake it.

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