Best Justin Basch Podcasts (2025)

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Bo Bassett Decommits from Iowa; Basch & The Brain Live | 314 50:20

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Over the weekend, big news dropped as Bo Bassett decommitted from Iowa & Melvin Miller followed that up by eliminating them from contention. We dove into it all this morning on Basch & The Brain! 07:45 - Bo Bassett Decommits from Iowa 11:20 - Melvin Miller Removed Iowa from Top Schools 13:25 - What Bo's Dad Bill Bassett Shared with Willie 31:15 - S…

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Coach KD Joins! + D1 Coaching Carousel, Rev Share Updates & More | 313 1:17:02

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Wrapping up the week with a Live Basch & The Brain! 01:30 - Today’s Gable Game 10:20 - Willie Makes a BIG Purchase 14:30 - Coaching Carousel 16:30 - Northern Colorado Position 24:05 - Scotti Sentes Stepping Down from Campbell 30:30 - Rev Share Updates 36:30 - Going Through the Live Chat 44:40 - Jordan Williams Arrested 53:30 Coach KD Joins Live Fro…

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2025 World Team Is Just About Set: Final X Winners, Surprises & Storylines | 312 1:31:35

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we recap an electric Final X 2025 event with no shortage of drama, dominance, and surprises. From David Carr taking out Mesenbrink to Levi Haines showing out, we break down the biggest wins and upsets. PJ Duke stuns Yianni, Zahid dominates Dake, and Spencer Lee punches another World Team ticket. We also ta…

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Catching Up With Olympian Roman Bravo-Young on Life in Stillwater | 311 33:12

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RBY is back on the show today! 0:45 - The Move to Stillwater 2:45 - Training with Daton Fix 05:00 - Transitioning to Freestyle 09:25 - Getting a Big Win 11:30 - Competing for Mexico 14:00 - Audrey Jimenez & Sergio Vega 17:00 - NIL / Brand, Current Thoughts 19:30 - Getting Better in the Room 23:00 - MMA Plans? 25:30 - Final X Picks Be sure to SUBSCR…

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Final X Preview, Ferrari to Nebraska + More | 310 1:28:04

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It's Final X week! We talk: Bo Nickal Ben Askren AJ Ferrari to Nebraska National Duals Seeds Implications McHenry, Vasquez Transferring Beau Bartlett/Penn State Drama? Men's Final X Preview Women's Final X Preview Army, Kent State Coaching Announcements Incoming Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY! Support the show & l…

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Luke Stanich Talks World Team Trials Win, Lehigh Progress, and NJ Roots | 309 35:44

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In this episode, Lehigh standout Luke Stanich joins the show fresh off winning a best-of-three series to make his first U20 World Team. We talk about his rise from the New Jersey high school scene, overcoming an early deficit in the Trials finals, and how he’s quickly adjusting to freestyle with minimal experience. Luke reflects on his freshman sea…

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Vito Arujau Wrestle-off Delay, Oklahoma in Portal, RAF Updates | 308 1:08:10

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the delay in Vito Arujau’s Final X wrestle-off, what it means for the series, and why it matters. We also talk about Oklahoma quietly continuing to stockpile talent with the addition of Hipolito, and the Army head coaching search narrowing to its final three. Plus, an update on AJ Ferrari, a …

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Duke, Blaze, Mirasola Twins & More — U20 World Team Reactions | 307 1:40:23

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live on BASCHAMANIA, we react to the news that AJ Ferrari was denied admission at UNC and speculate on Troy Nickerson’s possible return to Army West Point. We then dive deep into the U20 World Team Trials, covering weight-by-weight highlights — including Anthony Knox’s 3 match rebound, Blaze back on the team, Du…

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Gilman’s Suspension, Snyder at Final X & U20 Team Trials Take Shape | 306 1:32:01

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we cover everything from who’s still in the transfer portal to the recent 18-month USADA suspension of Thomas Gilman, and signs pointing to Kyle Snyder’s return at Final X. We dive into updates on the Real American Freestyle movement, Lehigh adding women’s wrestling, and the increasingly competitive Junior…

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Levi Haines on Final X, NCAA Battles, and the Culture at Penn State | 305 1:05:40

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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 rec…

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Junior World Team Trials Preview! + Snyder, Ranking Series + Girls Rankings | 304 1:20:33

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we dive into the latest buzz around the Junior World Team Trials, previewing loaded brackets at 61kg, 65kg, and 70kg, and potential finals matchups across the board. We talk about the latest on Kyle Snyder, why USA isn’t attending the Ranking Series, and why Oklahoma State fans are once again triggering Wi…

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World Team Trials Recap: Final X is Set, NLWC/PSU Shows Out, New Class of 2026 Big Board Top 10! | 303 1:27:44

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain, we break down all the major storylines from the 2025 World Team Trials. We start with the good, the bad, and the ugly from the event before diving into each key weight class — including Real Woods showing out at 65kg, Yianni vs PJ locked in at 70kg, Carter vs Dake delivering at 86kg, and Josh Barr making seriou…

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Snyder’s Status, Raney Bros to OK State, WTT Picks & More | 302 1:04:39

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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…

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Snyder Arrested, Alvarez to Iowa & World Team Trials Preview | 301 1:26:37

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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 the…

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Josh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle, & Upcoming Plans | 300 1:00:16

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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 On…

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Yianni Was Wondering if it Was Time To Be Done, Then He Won The Open | 299 1:19:06

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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 Of…

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Jax Forrest on Winning US Open, Excitement in Stillwater, Time Left at Bishop McCort | 298 48:50

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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 - Pers…

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The Start of a New Cycle: Full 2025 US Open Recap | 297 1:46:53

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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…

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US Open Preview & We Try To Convince Jason Nolf Live on the Show! | 296 1:54:10

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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 - 6…

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Brandon Slay Talks New G1 Training Center, SportsLife Wrestling | 295 33:34

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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 minist…

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National Duals Causes Heat on Basch & The Brain! | 294 1:41:55

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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? …

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Is ASU Ok?, Latest Portal Moves, & Coaching Shuffles Begin | 293 1:34:32

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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 “N…

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Thomas Gilman on This Past Season at Oklahoma State & His Departure | 292 54:45

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Thomas Gilman just spent his first year as a coach at Oklahoma State, and today we caught up to talk about his first year coaching, his retirement from competition - and, of course, the news that broke this weekend that he’s out of Oklahoma State. What a show! 01:40 - Olympic Trials & Jumping into Coaching 06:11 - Not Going to Turkey 08:45 - Coachi…

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Rocky Elam on Why He’s Transferring & Where | 291 25:24

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Rocky Elam is a 4x All-American with 5th, 4th, 3rd and 6th place finishes at NCAA's. He has spent his whole career at Missouri but will be transferring for his final year of eligibility. Today he joins me on the show to talk about where he’s transferring and why.. 01:00 - Injuries from last year 06:30 - The Decision to Transfer 08:00 - How NIL Fact…

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Zack Ryder to Oklahoma State, Iowa's Lineup Coming Together, & More Portal Talk | 290 1:30:34

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Another wild week in College Wrestling with the Transfer Portal, and we're here to break down all of the latest. 05:30 - Transfer Portal, Peterson Commits to Iowa 08:45 - Iowa’s Line-up: Will Iowa get a 197lb’er to complete the lineup? 16:45 - Ben Kueter Hip Surgery 18:30 - AJ Ferrari Decision Coming Soon 27:50 - Zack Ryder Heading to Oklahoma Stat…

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Minnesota's Max McEnelly on Incredible Freshman Season (That Left Him Unsatisfied) | 289 35:39

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On today's show, the NCAA Freshman of the Year, Max McEnelly of Minnesota, joins the show as we talk all things his Freshman season & Minnesota. 01:32 - Summarizing the Season 03:19 - Making the Jump to College 05:30 - Being an Underdog 08:28 - Dropping Matches to Carter & Parker 11:00 - Bouncing Back for 3rd 13:00 - Match Against Berge 14:30 - Fil…

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Iowa’s Drake Ayala on New Transfers, Battling Adversity, & The Iowa Culture | 288 54:36

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Great having 2x National Finalist Drake Ayala of Iowa on the show today! 1:13 - Checking in Post-NCAA’s 03:40 - Growth at Iowa 06:30 - Going to Paris with Spencer Lee 10:00 - Overcoming Adversity 12:20 - The NCAA Tournament 15:20 - NCAA Finals Experience 2 Years in a Row 16:30 - Teemer & Parco Hate 20:30 - Nasir Bailey & Jordan Williams Joining Iow…

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Basch & The Brain Live to Discuss Hodge Race, Portal Heating Up, & NIL | 287 1:36:04

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The Hodge Race got contentious, the portal continues to heat up & top talent is finding new homes. We've got a fun show today. Be sure to subscribe for new episodes! 03:00 - The Hodge Trophy Race Was CLOSE! 28:50 - Transfer Portal: Rocco Welsh to PSU 39:40 - NIL and Why Are Some Numbers Disclosed & Others Aren’t? 48:00 - Iowa Picks Up Williams & Ba…

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Rocco Welsh Announces Where He's Transfering & Why | 286 14:32

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Ohio State's Rocco Welsh, who was an NCAA Finalist his true freshman year & has 3 years of eligibility remaining, hit the transfer portal last week, and the decision was a quick one! On today's episode, we talk briefly about where he's headed & why. 0:51 - Why Rocco is Transferring 02:10 - What Happened Back in December 03:45 - Reaction When Going …

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Luke Lilledahl on Ono, AA'ing, His True Freshman Year, & Freestyle Plans | 285 1:05:29

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Great chatting with Penn State's Luke Lilledahl on today's show!Luke just wrapped up his true freshman season with a 3rd place finish at NCAA's. Prior to starting college, Luke won both Cadet & Junior World Gold! 0:01 - Winning another World Title Before Season 4:14 - The Hunger For More Gold, The Fun in Competing 05:30 - Pressure of Being a Highly…

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The Transfer Portal Is Getting Wild! + Early Projected Line-ups! | 284 1:48:48

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The Transfer Portal is getting WILD! Today, we dive into everything going on in the Portal and then start to look at predicted/projected line-ups for the Top 5 next year! 04:15 - Coaching Changes Are Quiet 07:50 - There Are Buckets of Transfers 21:16 - Portal Rundown 43:13 - What’s Going on at Iowa State? 51:30 - Lucas Byrd Transferring Out? 52:55 …

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Recapping the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships! | 283 2:28:39

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WOW! The 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships DID NOT disappoint and we are back and recapping the whole event! 0:31 - We’re back from NCAAs, Our Trip 07:30 - Starting With The Team Race 09:00 - Penn State Dominated 18:00 - Podium Picture 24:30 - David Taylor’s Rookie Coaching Season 31:50 - Ono to Penn State? 41:00 - 125lbs Recap 47:15 - 133lbs 56…

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Final Crystal Ball & NCAA Championships Bracketology | 282 1:38:35

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We are officially one week out from the 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships, and that means we have brackets! Today, we talk all things NCAA's and go weight-by-weight through the brackets. 3:30 - Let D2 and D3 Champions Into D1 Championships 05:40 - The Whole Gang Is Going to Philly 11:00 - Tyler Brennan Situation is So Dumb 20:00 - Betting Odds f…

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2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Preview & Picks! | 281 2:05:11

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We are officially one week out from the 2025 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships, and that means we have brackets! Today, we talk all things NCAA's and go weight-by-weight through the brackets. 06:00 - The Seeds Were Not Bad 10:00 - 4 Teams Qualified All 10 11:30 - Tyler Brennan Situation 19:30 - Previewing 125 lbs at NCAA Championships 23:45- Actually…

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Conference Championships Wrap Up, All Eyes Now Turn to NCAA's | 280 1:44:51

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Conference Championships are officially in the books & we went weight-by-weight through it all as all eyes now turn to the NCAA's in 2 weeks! 06:30 - 125lbs at Conference Championships 22:10 - 133lbs 35:40 - 141lbs 46:00 - 149lbs 54:00 - 157lbs 01:01:30 - 165lbs 01:07:08 - 174lbs 01:17:40 - 184lbs 01:25:30 - 197lbs 01:36:45 - Heavyweight Tweet us a…

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Fun show today diving into the biggest news stories of the week in the world of College & Senior Level Wrestling with Willie 'The Brain'!0:31 - Intro and Bills/Commanders3:45 - Diving into Wrestling Talk4:30 - Iowa vs Illinois Recap17:00 - 35 Undefeated Guys in the Country18:10 - 125lb Tier Talk: Are There Clear Favorites?41:00 - Cenzo Joins!46:50 …