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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BASCHAMANIA
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Team USA Shines, Wins Big at The U17 (CADET) World Championships! | 323
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Team USA Shines, Wins Big at The U17 (CADET) World Championships! | 323
What a performance from Team USA in Greece this week! On today's BASCH & THE BRAIN, we dive into it all. * 0:00: Intro & Gable Game! * 06:45: Women’s Freestyle & Some Notes * 12:30: 45kg Keegan Bassett Wins Gold * 18:45 - WIllie Representing The American Media * 25:15: 48kg Ariah Mills Wins Gold * 29:55: 51kg Sammy Sanchez Goes Back-to-Back! * 33:40: 55kg Grey Burnett Picks Up Bronze * 37:35: 60kg Besmar Goes 0-1 * 39:35: 65kg Kikiniou Doubles Up in Greco & Freestyle * …
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Levi Haines on Final X, NCAA Battles, and the Culture at Penn State | 305
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Levi Haines on Final X, NCAA Battles, and the Culture at Penn State | 305
In his first appearance on Baschamania, Penn State’s Levi Haines joins the show fresh off a World Team Trials win to talk about his dominant performance, what it means to be heading to Final X, and how it felt getting revenge on Dean Hamiti. We break down Levi’s incredible first three years at Penn State — including three Big Ten titles, a 73–4 record, and finishes of 2nd, 1st, and 3rd at the NCAA Championships. Levi opens up about leadership, faith, gratitude, and the elite culture inside the …
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Aaron Brooks on Beating David Taylor, Becoming Olympian, Addressing Rumors | 234
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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 Apart 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 …
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David Carr on His Second National Championship & What's Next | 229
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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 …
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Wyatt Hendrickson on U23 World Gold, Upcoming Season, All-Star Classic | 212
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Wyatt Hendrickson on U23 World Gold, Upcoming Season, All-Star Classic | 212
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 Questions This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. …
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Rocky Elam's Excited To Go Home to Kansas City in 2024 | 202
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Rocky Elam's Excited To Go Home to Kansas City in 2024 | 202
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 the role it plays in his career, why his losses fuel him more than his wins, and his thoughts on going home for the 2024 NCAA Championships. This …
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Daivd Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year | 201
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Daivd Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year | 201
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, 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 …
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Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 US Open! | Ep. 192
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Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 US Open! | Ep. 192
It's here! The 2023 US Open is next week in Las Vegas, and we are pumped! Today, friend of the show, Willie the Brain, is back on as we go through Men's Freestyle weight by weight and go off on 15 tangents! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions …
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Aaron Nagao on Why He Entered the Transfer Portal | Ep. 191
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Aaron Nagao on Why He Entered the Transfer Portal | Ep. 191
With all of the NIL & Transfer Portal talk going on, I thought it made sense to bring on someone who's at the center of the conversation - Aaron Nagao. Nagao just finished an amazing redshirt freshmen season at Minnesota that saw him make the NCAA tournament & All-American his first year. Today, Nagao joined me for a special Easter episode of BASCHAMANIA as we chat about his rare disease, his start in wrestling, what led him to Minnesota, his great redshirt freshman season, what led him to …
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3x Big Ten Champ Kollin Moore Talks Career, Faith & We Preview Big Ten Championships! Ep. 183
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3x Big Ten Champ Kollin Moore Talks Career, Faith & We Preview Big Ten Championships! Ep. 183
It's time for Conference Championships, and today's guest knows a thing or two about those! Along with being a 4x All-American, Ohio State Buckeye Kollin Moore is a 3x Big Ten Champ & 4x Big Ten Finalist. Most recently, Kollin won back-to-back Ranking Series events on the Senior Level in Croatia & Egypt. The 2020/2021 Olympic Alternate and I dove into various aspects of his career & faith and even dove into this weekend's Big Ten Championships for a bit! This show is brought to you by our …
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Brody Teske on His Transfer to the Iowa Hawkeyes | Ep. 169
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Brody Teske on His Transfer to the Iowa Hawkeyes | Ep. 169
The newest Iowa Hawkeye Brody Teske joined me for a quick weekend chat on his career & recent move to the Iowa Hawkeyes. We talk the move, NIL, transitioning to college and more. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! …
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Cenzo's Back for Coffee Talk & An Update on His Career | Ep. 166
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Cenzo's Back for Coffee Talk & An Update on His Career | Ep. 166
Our guy Vincenzo Joseph is BACK for some Coffee Talk and catching up about his recent decision to leave his coaching gig at Stanford and head to Arizona State to train full time. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, …
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Seth Gross Loves To Be The Underdog | Ep. 165
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Seth Gross Loves To Be The Underdog | Ep. 165
NCAA Champ Seth Gross just added another incredible accolade to his resume: World Team Member! Today, just a week after the monster accomplishment, Seth joins me once again on the podcast to talk about his World Team Trials & Final X performances and share some insight around the matches, circumstances, and overcoming adversity. Always great catching up with Seth! We talked about: 1) Jesse Mendez Match at WTT 2) Nico Match at WTT 3) DeShazer Match at WTT 4) Being the Underdog …
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Kyle Snyder & Jason Nolf Have a Heated Rivalry! | Ep. 153
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Kyle Snyder & Jason Nolf Have a Heated Rivalry! | Ep. 153
They're back! So much fun having Kyle Snyder and Jason Nolf back on the podcast today to talk about their recent trip competing in Russia, Kyle's upcoming best of 3 series with J'den Cox, eating raw liver, Jason & Kyle's heated rivalry and more! This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach, Nutritionist, and Mentality Mentor all in your pocket. Your Age. Your Goals. Your Program. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet …
