BASCHAMANIA

By Justin BaschSports Wrestling

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Typical duration
83 min
per episode

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BASCHAMANIA episodes

November 09Bassett Rolls in College Debut, Burnett Wins Farrell & Weekend Reactions | 447
What a fun weekend in wrestling! From Bo Bassett’s dominant win over Luke Stanich and high schooler Grey Burnett winning the Bill Farrell to Oklahoma State’s dual debut and Meyer Shapiro debuting for Nebraska. On today’s Basch & The Brain, we dive into it all!
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What a weekend in wrestling!
02:15 - Bo Bassett Tops Luke Stanich
12:30 - Michigan State Open & Cam Catrabone Stock Up
26:50 - Huskers Stomp Wyoming
31:15 - Oklahoma State vs Nebraska
35:50 - Brian Smith Announces Retirement at Mizzou
40:40 - Ono/Desmond and PSU Wrestle-offs
44:25 - Bill Farrell & The Youngsters
53:15 - New MatScouts P4P Top 20 Rankings
01:10:20 - Ranking Series Coming to Iowa
01:08:15 - RAF Acquiring World of Wrestling

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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.
1 hr 22 min
November 02Spencer Gets His Title, Dake Wins 5th, Was Trent Robbed? & College Season Opened! | 446
What a week. We recap the World Championships, starting with Spencer Lee's tech over Roman Bravo-Young and why that early takedown might be one of the most dangerous situations in freestyle, plus what Spencer's rehab timeline means now that the Trials procedures have changed.
Then Levi Haines' gold, the NLWC going 6 for 6, the PA boys, Trent getting robbed, and Saturday's medal rounds with bronzes for Marcus Blaze and Wyatt, Zain's third World medal, and an insanely impressive run from Kyle Dake.
Plus the opening college weekend: Oklahoma State's wrestle-offs that saw Casey Swiderski beat Dee Lockett, Bouzakis dropping three at the Clarion Open and the All-Star Classic matchups.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What a Week!
04:45 - Team USA’s Historic Performance
07:00 - Spencer Lee Gets His Title
14:45 - Blaze Bounces Back for Bronze
19:55 - Zain Gets Bronze, NLWC Goes 6-for-6
26:50 - Levi Gets It Done
30:35 - Dake Wins His 5th Title
38:40 - Trent Hidlay Got Robbed
49:35 - Wyatt Wins Bronze
55:45 - Russians at RAF
01:01:55 - Oklahoma State Invitational
01:15:45 - Ohio State at Clarion Open, Notable Results
01:22:05 - All-Star Classic & National Duals Invitational

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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.
1 hr 40 min
October 31Spencer Lee's Comeback Pin, Levi & Trent Back in World Finals + Dake for Gold | 445
JB and Willie react live as Spencer Lee, Levi Haines and Trent Hidlay punch their tickets to the World finals, set up a Penn State vs. Iowa showdown between Lee and Roman Bravo-Young, and get ready for Kyle Dake's shot at a fifth World title!
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Team USA Keeps Rolling!
02:35 - Spencer Lee vs. RBY in the Finals
15:30 - James Green Falls to Russia
22:41 - Levi Haines Back into the World Finals
27:15 - Trent Hilday Back into the World Finals
30:10 - Bo & Snyder Winning Gold

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52 min
October 30Dake into the Finals, Wyatt & Zain into Medal Bouts + Blaze Still Alive! | 444
Worlds rolls on with medals on the line. We break down Wyatt's impressive run to a bronze medal match, Marcus Blaze dropping a close quarterfinal but staying alive through repechage and Zain Retherford's heartbreaking semifinal loss as he turns to bronze. Plus why Kyle Dake has proven he's an 86kg guy and a look at tomorrows draws.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Worlds Continues!
04:00 - Wyatt Impresses, Will Wrestle for Bronze
09:00 - Marcus Blaze Loses Tight One in Quarters, Alive
16:00 - Zain Loses Heartbreaker in the Semis, Going for Bronze
23:15 - Kyle Dake Has Proven He’s an 86kg Guy Now
31:55 - Tomorrow's Draws

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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.
45 min
October 29Bassett & Snyder Into World Finals as Team USA Goes 14-0 in Astana | 443
Worlds are underway, and Bo Bassett is into the World Finals at 65kg! Willie and JB break down his run and the 65kg bracket, then Kyle Snyder making his 9th World/Olympic final, which locks up his 11th world-level medal. Plus a look at tomorrow's men's freestyle draws and a quick look at the Oklahoma State Invitational entries.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Worlds are Underway!
02:48 - Bo Bassett into World Finals and 65kg
26:30 - Kyle Snyder Back into 9th World/Olympic Final & Wins His 11th Medal
42:30 - Men’s Freestyle Draws for Tomorrow
01:01:30 - Oklahoma State Invitational
01:11:00 - Aftershow

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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.
1 hr 20 min
October 26Super 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 Championships
03:15 - Super 32 Scratches & Seeds
10:40 - 106: Freshman Villafane Pins The #1 Seed After Tech'ing to Finals!
13:40 - 113: #7 Caleb Noble Wins His Second Title
19:00 - 120: Cam Sontz Goes 8-0
25:30 - 126: Gallegos Pins #2, Wins at 126
32:20 - 132: Borge Gets Over the Hump
36:30 - 138: UNI Commit Anderson Tops Iowa Commit Youngblut
41:20 - 144: O'Neill Gives Up 8 Points All Weekend
44:15 - 106-144, First Half OW
47:50 - 150: #5 Kikiniou Beats #1 and #3 in Overtime
53:10 - 157: Crosson Beats Howard in Double Overtime
01:01:00 - 165: Melvin Miller's Third Title
01:04:30 - 175: Lucas Boe Edges Fortier 6-5
01:07:08 - 190: Hodgins Holds Off Hutcherson
01:11:40 - 215 & 285: Konopka Dominates, Davis Wins at Heavyweight
01:14:45 - RAF 14
01:37:50 - Aftershow

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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.
1 hr 40 min
October 22Super 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 Boost
02:30 - No More UWW Arena
04:45 - UWW Enforcing Clipping
17:40 - Amit Out for Worlds
19:25 - Levi Enrolled in Classes
23:35 - RAF 14 Vegas
30:15 - Super 32 This Weekend!
34:40 - Weight by Weight Overview for 106 - 150
56:00 - 157, 165 and the Chat
01:06:25 - 175 - 285

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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.
1 hr 26 min
October 21Jax 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 Show
02:15 - Getting Back on the Mat
03:15 - Not Competing at U23 Worlds
05:00 - World Championships Experiences
06:20 - Heading to Stillwater Early
11:00 - Leaning into His Faith
13:00 - 133 lb Weight Class Being Stacked
16:00 - True Freshman National Champ
19:40 - Perspective on This Season & Teammates
22:50 - Penn State & The Team Race
25:50 - The Oklahoma State Wrestle-offs
27:30 - Juggling Off the Mat Responsibilities
29:05 - Creating a Shoe
33:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

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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.
47 min
October 19Davino 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 Overview
03:55 - Lilledahl’s Tournament
09:40 - Davino World Champ!
16:15 - Bo Bassett’s Performance
22:50 - Jordan Williams
24:20 - Jayden James, 74kg
29:55 - 79kg and Picking Our Team
37:15 - Sinclair Will Be Fine
43:00 - Shumate’s Injury a Bummer
46:30 - Rademacher’s Weekend
51:25 - Coby Merrill
53:40 Team Picture & After Show

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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.
1 hr 4 min
October 15Jesse 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 Preshow
02:15 - Greco’s U23 World Performance, Womens Rundown
10:30 - U23 Worlds Attendance is BAD
16:10 - Jesse Mendez Coming Back?
21:45 - All-Star Classic Nuggets
34:25 - Boom or Busts Coming Soon
36:00 - All-Star Classic Matches
38:55 - Little Rock Hosting Pac-12’s, Sadulaev Wins Wrestle-Off
44:45 - Mikey Caliendo & Braeden Davis
51:20 - Bracket Wars Heating Up
01:12:55 - After Show
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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].
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.
1 hr 24 min

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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!