Best Justin Basch Podcasts (2024)

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Luke Fickell on Young Wrestling Success Interwining with Football Today 47:42

2h ago47:42

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Awesome having the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football program, Luke Fickell, on the podcast today to talk about his success in wrestling early on & how it all intertwines with his current position as a D1 Big Ten Head Coach! We talked: Mindset Early in Wrestling Career Wrestling Lessons to Football Choosing to Focus on Football Balancing …

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Bo Bassett Talks College Commitment as He Makes Another World Team | 237 53:34

12d ago53:34

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Fresh off making another age-level World Team, high school superstar Bo Bassett of Bishop McCort joins the show today to talk about the successes of the past year before we dive into the recruiting window opening up for him! We talk: Making his first Junior World Team Last Chance Qualifier Experience Humility in Defeat Not Burning Out Bumping Up in…

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Buckeye Jesse Mendez, 2024 NCAA Champ, Hungry For More | 236 30:39

11d ago30:39

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Great having 2024 NCAA Champ Jesse Mendez of Ohio State on the podcast today ahead of his match next week at Beat The Streets with 2023 NCAA Champ Andrew Alirez! We covered a ton, including: Making the Jump from 6th to Champ Rivalry with Beau Bartlett NCAA Finals Finish Excitement for Next Season Mindset Late in the Matches Sammy Sasso Tom Ryan Oly…

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Penn State's Newest Coach Nick Lee on His New Role, Olympic Trials & Pan-Ams | 235 40:07

15d ago40:07

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Earlier this week, 2x NCAA Champion & USA Olympic Team Alternate Nick Lee was named the new assistant coach at Penn State. Great to have him back on the show today to talk all about the past few months leading up to the new role with Penn State. We talked: Wrestling Gomez at the Pan-Ams Other Americans Wrestling for Other Countries 2024 Olympic Tri…

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Aaron Brooks on Beating David Taylor, Becoming Olympian, Addressing Rumors | 234 51:17

1M ago51:17

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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 L…

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Wyatt Hendrickson on His 5th Year & 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades! | 233 56:23

1M ago56:23

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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.…

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David Taylor Is The New Oklahoma State Head Coach: A Live Reaction Show | 232 1:28:35

1M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

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. Support the show & l…

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2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Recap | 231 1:30:40

2M ago1:30:40

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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. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on…

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Full 2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Preview & Picks! | 230 2:04:29

2M ago2:04:29

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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 th…

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David Carr on His Second National Championship & What's Next | 229 31:25

3M ago31:25

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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 Graduati…

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2024 NCAA Championships Recap Coffee Talk with Cenzo | 228 1:34:02

3M ago1:34:02

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Back on the podcast for episode 228 today, is our guy Vincenzo Joseph, 2x NCAA CHAMP, 3x NCAA Finalist (4th year stolen as the 1 seed), as we go weight-by-weight recapping an incredible 2024 NCAA Championships Tournament. We also talk about Cenzo’s return to the mat in just two weeks at the Olympic Trials Last Chance Qualifier! Feel free to tweet u…

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2024 NCAA Championships Preview & Picks with Basch & The Brain | 227 1:53:18

3M ago1:53:18

1:53:18

It's time! We have brackets for the 2024 NCAA Championships and today, Willie and I, the host Justin Basch, go weight-by-weight as we preview the 2024 NCAA Championships and make our picks at every weight! 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 …

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Basch & The Brain Discuss At-Large Bids & Broken System | 226 57:27

3M ago57:27

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The At-Large Bids/Wildcards came out today for NCAA's and, as per usual in the wrestling community, drama ensued. Today, Basch & The Brain -Willie of Matscouts - discuss what's going on, the process and talk about the change needed. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast a…

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2024 Big Ten Championships Preview & Picks + Some Pan Am Talk | 225 1:26:57

4M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Conference Championship Week is here! Today as Pre-Seeds came out for Big 10's, Willie and JB hop on to do a full preview show of the Big Ten Championships. Also talked about Pan Am Championships and American wrestlers competing for ther countries. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's …

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Roman Bravo-Young on Becoming an Olympian! | 224 20:03

4M ago20:03

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This weekend, 2x NCAA Champ & friend of the show, Roman Bravo-Young, officially became an Olympian! He will be competing in Paris at the 2024 Olympics at 57kg. We spoke on: Becoming an Olympian Wrestling for Mexico Cutting down to 57kg/125lbs PSU Room/Gilman Launching WRSLE Audrey Jimenez/Sunny Side This show is brought to you by our friends at ATA…

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Previewing #2 Oklahoma State vs #3 Iowa & The Rest of the Weekend Preview! | 223 1:13:12

4M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

The Final Weekend of Regular Season Wrestling is Here, and There Is No Shortage of Storylines & Hype! Willie Won an Award, We Didn't NCAA Still Playing Credentials Game Senior Level Schedule & Updates Virginia Tech at NC State Lehigh vs Arizona State Missouri vs Iowa State #3 Iowa at #2 Oklahoma State Weekend Preview This show is brought to you by …

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Recapping Penn State vs Nebraska & a Weekend Rundown | 222 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Another fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we recap the weekend and talk: Penn State vs Nebraska Full Recap Audrey Jimenez Makes History in Arizona Some Iowa/Wisconsin Notes Is Vito Banged Up? Cornell/NC State Notes Adam Hall named Utah Valley Head Coach Other Weekend Notes & Tidbits NCAA Makes Another Stupid Decision This show is brought to you …

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PSU/Nebraska, Senior Level News, Weekend Preview With The Brain | 221 1:14:55

4M ago1:14:55

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Another fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we talk: Willie on FRL Non Olympic Weight World Championships Announced World Team Trials & Olympic Trials Talk Pan Am Championships Coming Up ReviewGate Cornell/NC State Penn State/Nebraska Weekend Lookahead This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. Wh…

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Penn State vs Iowa Preview, Transfer Portal Probables & More | 220 1:46:43

4M ago1:46:43

1:46:43

Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling including: Crystal Ball Rankings Updates Transfer Portal Probables Penn State/Iowa Preview Nebraska/Michigan Preview 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 …

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Previewing Michigan/Iowa and Penn State/Ohio State, Pan Am Talk | 219 1:18:54

5M ago1:18:54

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Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling for the upcoming weekend. Addressing "The Bias" Pan Am Talk Previewing Penn State vs Ohio State Previewing Michigan vs Iowa Looking at the Rest of The Weekend This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stat…

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Basch & The Brain Weekend Rundown - Penn State is Dominating | 218 1:09:23

5M ago1:09:23

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Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling from this weekend. - Penn State is Dominating - Willie's 8 AA Predictions - Peyton Robb Drops 4 in a Row - Henri Deglane Men's Freestyle Rundown - Little Rock Upsets Arizona State - Some Exciting Duals on Deck for This Weekend…

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Could Fix/Vito Be a 125lb Semi at NCAAs? Basch & The Brain Midseason Breakdown | 217 1:52:29

5M ago1:52:29

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Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and preview the second half of the season. We also go through Friday night's Iowa/Nebraska dual. 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 yo…

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Nico Provo Joins & Full CKLV Recap with Basch & The Brain | 216 1:38:01

7M ago1:38:01

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Great show today recapping The 2023 CKLV Tournament with Willie The Brain as we go weight-by-weight, talk team race, and also bring on the 125lb Champ - and our MOW of the tourney - Stanford's Nico Provo! 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 c…

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2023 CKLV Preview with Basch & The Brain | 215 2:15:50

7M ago2:15:50

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It's CKLV weekend, and it's time to preview what is arguably the toughest tournament of the season! Another fun episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we go weight by weight through the CKLV, talk a little CyHawk dual, some other college tidbits and even end the show looking at the College Football Championship Conference weekend! This show is brought t…

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Coffee Talk: Bill Farrell, All-Star Classic, and Random College Notes | 214 1:11:55

7M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

It was great to have my guy Cenzo back on as we had some Coffee Talk and dove into: Bill Farrell Men's Freestyle Recap Update on Cenzo & His Return Some College Thoughts & Notes from Around the Country CyHawk Dual 2023 All-Star Classic Picks & Preview This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. Wh…

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Basch & The Brain Crystal Ball Rankings Discussion, College Season Preview | 213 1:23:34

7M ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Willie's Crystal Bank Rankings are out & we went weight by weight previewing this upcoming college season! 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 free to tweet us and send us m…

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Wyatt Hendrickson on U23 World Gold, Upcoming Season, All-Star Classic | 212 35:14

8M ago35:14

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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…

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Basch & The Brain Talk College Wrestling & Senior Level | 211 1:20:47

8M ago1:20:47

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Basch & The Brain talk all things College Wrestling & Senior Level: Crystal Ball Rankings Update Wrestle Off & Lineup Updates Gomez Heading to Michigan AJ Ferrari to Iowa? Carter Chasing 4 ESPN Getting Involved Oklahoma State/NC State Dual in Italy Flag Football in Olympics Burroughs going to 74kg Amit Elor wins #8 Haley Augello Returning Lot of Re…

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Carter Starocci - #1 P4P - Talks Upcoming Season, Olympic Trials, PSU Room | 210 53:02

8M ago53:02

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He's the #1 P4P wrestler in college today and he's back on the Baschamania podcast to talk all about this upcoming season and the looming 2024 Olympic Trials. We talk all things ranging from: - Winning His 3rd Natty - The Elite Company He's With at Penn State - Staying Hungry for 4 - The Decision To Come Back - Would He Come Back For #5? - Olympic …

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Zain Retherford on World Gold, Olympic Trials, What's Next | 209 30:45

8M ago30:45

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Fun having our guy Zain Retherford back on the show today to discuss his newest accolade, becoming a World Champion, and talk about what's next as both his business career & Olympic Trials are on the horizon. 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 g…

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PJ Duke on Committing to Penn State, NIL, His Return To The Mat | 208 16:07

9M ago16:07

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Today, the #1 P4P wrestler in the Class of 2025 and Willie's #1 on his Big Board, hopped on BASCHAMANIA to announce his commitment to Penn State and talk why, how NIL played into, how the success of the current club and college program plays into it, his return to the mat and more. This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stat…

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World Championships Day 1 & 2 Recap with Basch & The Brain | 207 1:53:42

9M ago1:53:42

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What a crazy weekend of wrestling! Willie & JB break down all the action recapping Days 1 and 2 as 8 of 10 have wrestled in Men's Freestyle. 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! F…

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2023 Worlds Championships Bracket Reaction & Breakdown Show | 206 58:25

9M ago58:25

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The brackets are out for the 2023 World Championships and WIllie and Basch went through them weight-by-weight before tomorrow's action gets underway! 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 #Leve…

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Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 World Championships | 205 2:10:10

9M ago2:10:10

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It's time for the 2023 World Championships and the Brain joined me for a fun episode of Basch & The Brain as we preview, weight by weight, the Men's Freestyle action coming up. We also talked about all of the Gable news, the communication frustration with UWW/Russian, and whatever else popped up along the way. This show is brought to you by our fri…

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Kurt Angle on Dave Schultz, Gable Steveson & His New ANGLE Doc | 204 36:24

10M ago36:24

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Friend of the show Kurt Angle - NCAA, World, Olympic & WWE Champion - is back on BASCHAMANIA as we dive deeper into the new ANGLE doc and talk a variety of storylines: Dave Schultz & their relationship Sylvester Terkay NCAA Finals match Chaid clubbing his neck in the Olympic Trials Overtraining Mental Strength, Perseverance Starting over after Olym…

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Basch & The Brain Talk Conference Realignments, Oregon Wrestling, Cadet Worlds | 203 58:57

11M ago58:57

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Great having Willie back on the show today as we talk conference realignments and what it means for wrestling, Willie's disdain for Oregon, Cadet Worlds, preview Junior Worlds a little, and just catch up. 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 c…

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Rocky Elam's Excited To Go Home to Kansas City in 2024 | 202 1:01:37

11M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

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…

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David Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year | 201 1:11:25

11M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

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,…

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 Beau Bartlett on Which PSU Guys Are Taking Olympic Redshirts | 200 1:22:46

11M ago1:22:46

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Episode 200! Thank you all for tuning in to the show and letting this show hit 200 episodes! Having a lot of fun with it, and I appreciate the support and all of you listeners! Today, my guy Beau Bartlett is back on to talk about his past season with a 3rd place NCAA finish, the US Open Experience, creating content, building his brand, and what he'…

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Bo Nickal on His Fight at UFC 290 Next Weekend & Cenzo's Back! | 199 1:17:14

12M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Great having friend of the show Bo Nickal back on today as Cenzo makes his return to the podcast! We talked about Bo's upcoming fight with Tresean Gore next week at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, being a huge favorite, his takeaways from his last fight in March, a bunch of wrestling vs. MMA comparisons, the business side of becoming a fighter, his brand dea…

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Basch & The Brain Recap Final X 2023 & Talk Results | 198 1:39:26

1y ago1:39:26

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Time for the FINAL X RECAP Show! Great weekend of wrestling, and Willie & JB break it all down on today's show. 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 free to tweet us and s…

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Basch & The Brain Preview Final X, Make Predictions | 197 1:42:38

1y ago1:42:38

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Final X is here! This Saturday, on June 10th, in Newark, NJ, Ten World Team spots are on the line in each style. Today, Willie and I (Justin Basch) do a deep dive through the Men's Freestyle match-ups, and despite being out of time, rapid-fire through the Women's freestyle match-ups as well! There may be some heavy favorites, but there was a lot to…

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Yianni D, Vito Arujau & BTS' Brendan Buckley Talk Final X & Beat The Streets | 196 55:16

1y ago55:16

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Fun show today as we start really looking to Final X and Beat The Streets next week on June 10th in Newark, NJ! First up, Executive Director of Beat The Streets, Brendan Buckley, joins me to talk all things Final X & Beat The Streets, from what went into the event being at the Prudential Center and how Beat The Streets is involved to some of our fa…

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Tyler Berger on US Open, PRTC, Zain at Final X & His Faith | 195 51:41

1y ago51:41

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Fun having NCAA Finalist & US Open Winner Tyler Berger on the podcast ahead of his upcoming Best of 3 battle with Zain Retherford at Final X. We talked all things this past year, including what's coming up next between Final X & the looming Olympic year weight change. Our conversation order: The Nickname “Pup” Pantaleo gets Pinned The US Open. Conf…

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'Basch & The Brain' Recap Men's Freestyle at the US Open! | 194 1:11:44

1y ago1:11:44

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What a fun few days of Men’s Freestyle at the US Open! This morning, Live from Las Vegas, Willie joins me and we go through Men’s Freestyle, weight-by-weight! 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. Dow…

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Aaron Nagao Makes His Transfer Decision & Talks Why | 193 18:28

1y ago18:28

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Aaron Nagao is back on BASCHAMANIA to share his transfer announcement and talk reasoning behind the decision, as well as what the process has been like. 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 …

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Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 US Open! | Ep. 192 2:09:05

1y ago2:09:05

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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…

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Aaron Nagao on Why He Entered the Transfer Portal | Ep. 191 29:55

1y ago29:55

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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 BASCH…

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Austin O'Connor on Establishing His Legacy at UNC as a 2x NCAA Champ | Ep. 190 28:58

1y ago28:58

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Today on BASCHAMANIA, UNC's Now-2x NCAA Champ Austin O'Connor, who just wrapped up his wrestling career on the top of the podium in Tulsa, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, finishing on top of the podium and what's next for the former Tarheel. Medical Forfeitting Out of 2022 NCAA Championships Importance of All-American'ing in 2022…

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Andrew Alirez Path to NCAA Title: Not Cheating a Rep | Ep. 189 40:57

1y ago40:57

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This weekend in Tulsa, Greeley, Colorado-native Andrew Alirez brought back the first D1 National Championship EVER to UNC. He joined me on the show today to discuss his wrestling career, the NCAA championship, and of course, what's next. We talk: - Sinking in that he’s an NCAA Champion - Looking back at the bracket - Finals match with Real - Weight…

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