In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the latest on Kyle Snyder’s situation and what it could mean for Final X. We also dive into the Raney brothers’ commitment to Oklahoma State, reactions from Iowa fans, and what it means for recruiting momentum moving forward. Plus, we talk about the Class of 2027, and make our final picks for World Team Trials matchups across the board.

Video Timestamps:

• 4:50 - Kyle Snyder Update
• 11:45 - Will We See Snyder at Final X?
• 17:31 - Raney Bros Commit to Oklahoma State
• 25:30 - Iowa Fan Reactions to Not Getting Raney
• 31:30 - Next Year, Class of 2027
• 39:30 - World Team Trials Matchups & Making Final Picks

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On this week’s Basch & The Brain Live, we cover a packed slate of news and speculation across the wrestling world. We kick things off with the breaking news of Kyle Snyder’s arrest, then dive into transfer buzz with Sammy Alvarez announcing he's heading to Iowa. We discuss Dee Lockett’s possible weight change, preview the World Team Trials, and then we get into Real American Freestyle, new recruiting class rankings, and more.

Video Timestamps:

• 03:50 - Kyle Snyder Got Arrested
• 17:35 - Sammy Alvarez to Iowa?
• 31:45 - Dee Locket Changing Weights?
• 37:15 - World Team Trials Preview for Men’s Freestyle (65 & 70)
• 52:20 - 74kg at WTT
• 57:00 - 79kg & 86kg at World Team Trials
• 01:03:15 - 92kg and 97kg
• 01:08:15 - Is Heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson Next Topic?
• 01:12:00 - Real American Freestyle Wrestling
• 01:17:15 - Recruiting Class Rankings Are Out

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After an incredible freshman season, Josh Barr returns to Baschamania to talk about his NCAA Finals run, battling through injury, and what he learned in year one at Penn State.

We dive into everything from his mindset after the Buchanan match to his growing leadership role, the addition of new training partners and teammates like Rocco Welsh and Ono, and his decision-making around World Team Trials.

Josh also shares how his faith anchored him through the highs and lows of a grueling season.

• 02:00 - Bo Nickal’s Fight Reaction
• 04:30 - Biggest Takeaways from Freshman Season
• 06:30 - Getting Injured at Big 10’s
• 12:30 - Getting Momentum at NCAA’s
• 14:30 - Cardenas Semis Rubber Match
• 17:15 - Gratitude for Heading to NCAA Finals
• 19:50 - Mindset after NCAA Finals
• 25:00 - 2nd or 3rd Place
• 29:10 - Role of His Faith This Season
• 32:15 - Iron Sharpens Iron
• 36:30 - Leadership in the Room
• 39:30 - Approaching Next Season Differently?
• 43:00 - Rocco Welsh Coming & Zack Ryder Leaving
• 46:30 - Depth at Penn State, Wrestling with Mirasola
• 49:30 - Excitement for Ono
• 51:30 - World Team Trials?
• 56:30 - Biggest Pride from This Past Year

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Fresh off winning the U.S. Open at 70kg, Yianni Diakomihalis returns to Baschamania with a lot to unpack. We dive into his transition to 70kg, what beating James Green meant to him, how a year off changed his approach, and what’s fueling him heading toward Final X and the World stage.

• 01:30 - How This Open Win Compares
• 03:30 - Having a Full Year Off
• 07:00 - The Transition to 70kg
• 10:00 - Cardenas & Bryce Wins
• 11:30 - Takeaways from Finals with Green
• 14:00 - Best of 3 Series at Final X
• 16:45 - Focusing on Green vs World Competition
• 19:00 - Only 26, But Already 26
• 22:30 - Being the Old Guy
• 23:00 - PJ Duke Story
• 24:30 - Inspiration in the Young Guys
• 29:00 - Mindset Focus
• 33:00 - Evolving at This Point in Your Career
• 34:15 - Thoughts on Current State of Team USA
• 39:00 - Impact of Guys Wrestling for Other Countries
• 45:45 - NIL’s Impact on RTC’s
• 58:00 - Simon Ruiz Story
• 01:00:50 - Fan Q&A

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Fresh off winning the 2025 US Open - (Seniors!) High School Phenom Jax Forrest joined me to talk about his awesome performance in Vegas, committing to Stillwater, and finishing up his time at Bishop McCort.

• 1:30 - Going Seniors instead of U20/Juniors
• 03:15 - Oklahoma State Commitment Impact on US Open
• 05:30 - Seeing the Veterans Retire
• 07:10 - Perspective Heading into the Open
• 09:15 - Finals Match with Seth Gross
• 12:00 - When He’s Locking In for Vito
• 13:30 - Daton Fix Injury Update
• 14:50 - Importance of Faith
• 19:30 - Balancing Expectation & Pressure
• 21:45 - Jax on Social Media
• 23:30 - Other Team Plans?
• 24:15 - The Excitement in Stillwater
• 27:15 - Bishop McCort
• 30:30 - Dynamic in the McCort Room
• 31:30 - Motivation for Remainder of High School Career
• 34:15 - Influences for Development & Maturity
• 36:00 - Getting a Cadillac
• 37:45 - Fan Questions

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The 2025 US Open did not disappoint as we really kick off a new cycle/quad! Fun diving into it all tonight on a live Basch & The Brain!

• 08:00 - Thoughts on USABracketing.com
• 13:35 - Seniors Men’s Freestyle: 57kg
• 19:00 - 61kg
• 32:15 - 65kg
• 37:30 - 70k
• 43:35 - Par Terre
• 48:30 - 74kg
• 53:45 - 79kg
• 01:03:00 - 86kg
• 01:11:00 - 92kg
• 01:14:30 - 97kg
• 01:15:30 - 125kg
• 01:19:00 - Junior/U20s Quick Recap

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It's time for the US Open this weekend! JB & the Brain preview Men's Freestyle and also have Jason Nolf join the show during our 79kg discussion!

• 01:30 - Slay Interview
• 08:30 - OU Doing Some Recruiting
• 11:40 - Hawkeyes Get Their 197'lber
• 22:30 - Is Iowa Getting Daniel Cardenas?
• 30:30 - US Open! 57kg
• 34:10 - 61kg
• 38:30 - USA Bracketing.com
• 46:20 - 65kg
• 52:15 - 70kg
• 01:02:55 - 74kg
• 01:12:10 - 79kg
• 01:15:00 - Nolf Joins
• 01:29:00 - 86kg
• 01:35:50 - 92kg
• 01:38:00 - 97kg
• 01:41:45 - 125kg

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Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay returns to the podcast for the first time since 2021 — and he’s stepping into a bold new chapter. After 9 impactful years leading the PRTC in Philadelphia, Brandon is stepping down and moving to Springdale, Arkansas to launch the G1 Training Center and serve as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling — a ministry dedicated to building champions in life through faith and the sport of wrestling.

In this episode, we talk about the decision to leave Philly, the role of prayer in his journey, the vision behind G1, and how faith is now the cornerstone of everything he’s building. From mentoring senior-level athletes to investing in the next generation, Brandon unpacks what it truly means to pursue the Greater Gold.

• 01:30 - Past 9 Years in Philly at the PRTC
• 05:20 - Stepping Down from the PRTC0
• 5:50 - Decision to Make a Move from Philly to Arkansas
• 08:25 - Power of Prayer

• 10:10 - Opening the G1 Training Center
• 13:00 - Instilling Core Values
• 14:25 - G1 Will be a World-Class Facility
• 16:30 - Bringing In Senior-Level Talent
• 18:41 - Juxtaposition of Coaching All Ages
• 20:25 - SportsLife Wrestling
• 24:00 - Faith Is Now the Cornerstone
• 25:50 - Building in Arkansas
• 28:25 - Leaving Legacy in Philly
• 31:00 - Supporting What’s Next

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There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves!

• 05:15 - Willie is on Tilt Over National Duals & Penn State Fans
• 19:45 - Hatred for Penn State Not Going
• 24:25 - Credit to Iowa Fans
• 30:30 - People Want Penn State vs Oklahoma State
• 40:00 - The Seeding of National Duals - Nebraska the 1?
• 01:08:30 - Lottery For Remaining Teams
• 01:10:00 ISH - Transfer Updates
• 01:28:00 - Graduates Not Happy With Coaching Salaries
• 01:31:15 - Coaching Hires/Moves

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There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves!

• 02:25 - Richie Figgs leaves ASU; Is ASU Okay?
• 14:50 - Oklahoma State Picks Up Figs; Loses Gilman
• 18:15 - Brayden Thompson Staying In Stillwater
• 24:20 - Thomas Gilman Back to NLWC
• 30:30 - UNC Picks Up AJ Ferrari
• 38:00 - Willie Explains “Nebraska 2nd Best Program"
• 42:15 - Cowboy RTC Adds Lee Roper
• 46:20 - Rutgers Adds 3 From The Portal
• 51:15 - Iowa State Adds Elam & Dean
• 01:00:30 - National Duals Selection
• 01:08:10 - Willie Rants on “Newbs”
• 01:11:30 - Ono Does Not Have Four Years
• 01:13:30 - Coaching Moves
• 01:19:00 - Tidbits From Around Wrestling

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