Best Justin Basch Podcasts (2025)

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Why Iowa Is Seeded Above Nebraska + Best National Duals Matchups! 1:01:44

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The National Duals Seeds and Draws Are Here & We Have NDI Brackets! Run of the Show: 0:00 - Intro & Yankees Win! 02:00 - National Draw Seeds & Draws Took Place 04:45 - Why Iowa is Seeded Over Nebraska 13:30 - Iowa/Oklahoma State Being on the Same Side 16:00 - Oklahoma State Getting the 4 Seed 21:30 - The Bracket Is Set 25:05 - Will Matches Count fo…

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Bo Bassett & Melvin Miller Commit to Virginia Tech; Brain & The Brain 1:08:20

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When “Fine” Keeps Us Stuck: A Reflection on My Dad, Masking, and Adapting ep 558 14:36

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“I’m Fine”: What My Dad Taught Me About Resisting Help On August 14th, my dad passed away. In the weeks since, I’ve been reflecting on his life, his humor, his resilience — and his signature phrase: “I’m fine.” He said it when he was hooked up to machines in the hospital. He said it when he was on the roof cleaning gutters, even though his balance …

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Building Systems that work for you (and not the other way around) with Stephanie Blake - Ep 557 41:44

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🧠 Episode Summary: Are you building a business (or a life) that supports your life—or one that runs you into the ground? In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by business systems coach and automation strategist Stephanie Blake. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Stephanie shares how simplifying her business, embracing structure, an…

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New High School Rankings, Coaching Moves & More; Basch & The Brain Live 1:11:20

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We're back to our regularly scheduled Monday morning programming with a full breakdown of the 2025 World Championships! 0:00 - Intro & Weekend Sports 01:45 - James Franklin = Tom Brands? 05:45 - Cenzo to Lehigh 08:30 - Kerkvliet to Lehigh 13:00 - Enoch to IMG Academy 20:00 - New High School Rankings 23:25 - Bishop McCort Having 3 of Top 4 P4P Guys …

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Breaking Down the 2025 World Championships; Basch & The Brain Live 2:01:22

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We're back to our regularly scheduled Monday morning programming with a full breakdown of the 2025 World Championships! 0:00 - Intro & Willie’s Travel Nightmares 05:50 - Overview of the Performance 10:15 - 57kg - Spencer Lee, Stock up RBY 13:30 - Is Change Needed for Spencer Lee? 27:13 - 61kg, Jax Impresses 41:00 - 65kg Real Woods is The Real Deal …

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Hustle, Flow or Let it Go? Lessons from Burnout and Grief - with Dr. Portia Preston - Ep 556 51:35

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What does it really mean to know when to push, when to pause, and when to let go? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Portia Preston returns to ADHD reWired to share insights from her book Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? We talk about burnout, shame-free wellness, and the small practices that can help us create a more sustainable rhythm in life. This e…

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Bassetts Visit Nebraska, New Commitments, Senior Worlds Talk! 1:42:54

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We're back with a new Basch & The Brain a few days ahead of the 2025 World Championships! 0:00 - Intro / Start of Show 05:50 - Gable Game 09:00 - Intermat Releases Preseason Rankings 11:20 - National Duals Seeding Notes 19:00 - Oklahoma State to CKLV? 21:30 - Updated Commitment List 24:15 - Bassett Crew Visits Nebraska 37:00 - June 15th Date Pushed…

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RAF 01: Full Recap, Breakdown & Takeaways; Basch & The Brain 1:26:34

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RAF 01 is officially in the books & today, we'll dive into it all! 0:00 - Start of Show 02:30 - NCAA Eligibility 05:40 - Overall Takeaways from RAF 01 11:15 - Adding The Belts Was The Right Call 14:00 - Rewarding The Athletes Who Bought In 18:30 - What Happened to the Seth Gross Match? 22:00 - Holly Holm’s Presence on the Card 29:15 - Recapping the…

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Real American Freestyle 01 Full Preview & Picks! + Rademacher Being Poached?! 1:28:17

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Episode 329 of Baschamania, a fun Basch & The Brain covering: 0:00 - It’s “RAF01 Fight Week” 03:30 - Gable Game 13:00 - Justin Rademacher Being Poached? 20:22 - Junior Pan Ams & U20 Cleanup 22:50 - Jordan Williams in and Going 157 25:30 - Who’s #1 Headed to Iowa 30:55 - Bo Bassett Recruiting Update? 33:30 - NIL Collectives 40:00 - Portland St vs Ta…

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U20 Men Win 5 Golds, 8 Medals at Worlds! + Aaron Pico vs. PJ Duke Debate 1:25:17

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Episode 328! Time to catch up on a few more days of U20/Junior World Championships action and talk about the Pico vs Duke debate that started. 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 8:30 - USA U20 Recap 11:50 - Stanich Wins Gold & Our Trials Process 14:20 - J’Den’s Role in Winning Team Titles 19:00 - Will a College Poach J’Den 21:15 - Henckel Drops Finals, Wins…

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Penn State's PJ Duke on U20 World Title Run! | 327 37:28

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Fresh off a U20 World Title, PJ Duke joins the show to talk about his journey from bronze last year to gold this year, what it means to be part of Team USA and Penn State’s powerhouse lineup, and how he’s balancing juniors with eyes on senior-level goals. We cover the wild Iranian match finish, the KD coaching influence, making the transition to Pe…

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U20 Worlds Reactions & Recap! Basch & The Brain | 326 1:25:46

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After two fun days of U20 Worlds action, it's time to dive into it! 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 04:15 - Aaron Pico’s Fight 15:45 - It's U20 World's Week! 16:30 - PJ Duke is a World Champ 25:00 - Dee Lockett Eliminated 35:00 - Luke Stanich is a DAWG 39:15 - Justin Rademacher Is a World Champ! 51:45 - Cole Mirasola Bounces Back for Bronze 55:00 - Antho…

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Mason Parris is Back, RAF is Finalized & It's Junior Worlds Week! | 325 1:00:25

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Starting the week off with another edition of Basch & The Brain Live! 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 05:00 - Jayden James Interview 08:30 - Real American Freestyle Is Set 12:20 - Final Real American Freestyle Card on August 30th 15:30 - Mason Parris is Back 20:15 - Penn State Hosting Big 10’s 23:00 - Lennox Wolak Added Asst Coach, Coaching Carousel 27:0…

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People Pleasing & ADHD: When "Yes" is a Nervous-System Response and How to Stop with Anita Sandoval, LPC - EP 555 45:01

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People-pleasing isn’t a personality flaw—often it’s a nervous-system strategy. Licensed Professional Counselor and ADHD-CCSP Anita Sandoval joins Eric to unpack how the fawn response shows up with ADHD, trauma, and RSD; how it differs from masking and conflict avoidance; and what real change looks like. We cover Anita’s “Empower → Resilient → Authe…

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Jayden James on Becoming a U17 World Champ & Where His Hunger Is Now | 324 33:12

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Fresh off winning the U17 World Championship, Jayden James joins the BASCHAMANIA Podcast to break down his incredible run in Turkey. We talk semifinal and finals moments, training with Khaled Dassan, balancing club and high school coaching, and his dominant 43-0 high school season. Jayden also opens up about flipping his commitment from Virginia Te…

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Team USA Shines, Wins Big at The U17 (CADET) World Championships! | 323 1:24:34

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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 B…

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Team USA’s Cadet Worlds Update + Other Wrestling Headlines; Basch & The Brain | 322 1:02:21

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Live from Greece, we break down the latest from Cadet/U17 Worlds, including Team USA’s updates, the historic Greco medal haul, and the newly released men’s freestyle draws. We also hit major storylines in wrestling: TJ Dudley stepping up as head coach, Sammy Alvarez officially not heading to Iowa, Sasso’s situation at Lehigh, and Vito potentially c…

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USA vs Russia, Penn’s $20 Million Boost & Get to Know USA Cadet World Team; Basch & The Brain | 321 1:17:16

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain, we spotlight the U.S. Cadet World Team and what makes this group one to watch, dive into the buzz around Real American Freestyle, and break down USA vs. Russia storylines. We also touch on cross-sport topics like the WNBA pay , Penn’s massive $20 million donation to wrestling, and wrap things up with key update…

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Jax Takes Out Vito + Fargo Nuggets & Wrap up!; Basch & The Brain | 320 1:58:47

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On this episode of Basch & The Brain, we dive into Jax Forrest’s shocking sweep over Vito Arujau, break down the finalized (and very young) 2025 U.S. World Team, and unpack everything from Fargo—including key Cadet and Junior results, standout performances, and bracket nuggets. We also talk team scores, Pennsylvania’s dominance, and give a quick up…

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PSU’s Connor & Cole Mirasola Are Ready for Bulgaria—and the Big Stage | 319 37:10

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Penn State’s Connor & Cole Mirasola—twin stud brothers from Wisconsin—join the show today to talk about their dominant off-season performances, their upcoming trip to Bulgaria for the U20 World Championships, and what lies ahead as they prepare to enter the college season in State College. 0:030 - Intro & Pan-Ams 02:50 - The Twin Component 03:30 - …

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2025-2026 Crystal Ball! + Fargo, Askren, Borshoff; Basch & The Brain | 318 1:58:27

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Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:00 - Intro & Gable 09:50 - Ben Askren Sends a Video 18:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa? 20:30 - Kyle Borshoff Steps Down from Binghamton 28:00 - Fargo Starts Monday + Something’s Got Willie’s Pissed! 39:30 - 2025-2026 Crystal Ball 52…

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Gabe Arnold's Departure from Iowa, Coaching Moves & RAF Updates; Basch & The Brain 1:18:23

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Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 9:30 - Willie’s Trip to Chicago & Reading The Chat 15:00 - Gabe Arnold’s Departure from Iowa 30:00 - NY Post’s Story on Ferrari 33:15 - Bo Nickal & Real American Updates 49:30 - Teyon Ware to UNC, Sammy Sasso t…

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554 | OCD with ADHD: Could your anxiety be OCD? with Natalia Aíza 47:57

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What is OCD, really? It’s far more than the stereotypes of handwashing, tapping, or lining up your pens just right. On today’s episode, Eric is joined by Natalia Aíza — a therapist, parent, writer, and co-founder of Kairos Wellness Collective — who specializes in supporting individuals and families navigating OCD and anxiety. Together, they explore…

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The ADHD Productivity Manual with Ari Tuckman, PSY.D, MBA 57:03

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Support Comes from ADHD reWIred's Coaching and Accountability Groups. Summer Sessions are July 24 - Sept 18. Join us at our next registration event on July 10th. Learn more by going to www.coachingrewired.com Episode Overview: In this episode, Eric is joined by Ari Tuckman, PSY.D, MBA, psychologist, international presenter, and author of the new "A…

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Aaron Brooks Facing Suspension, Huge Ben Askren Update; Basch & The Brain | 316 1:07:59

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Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 0:30 - Intro & Game Gable 07:30 - Ben Askren Update 12:00 - Aaron Brooks Facing A Suspension 35:20 - Fargo Two Weeks from Today, Pin System Disaster Lingering? 44:50 - High School Wrestling Rankings P4P Top 10 51:30 - Questions & Topics…

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Carter Starocci Allegations, Bo Bassett Recruiting Latest; Basch & The Brain | 315 1:08:34

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No shortage of topics in the wrestling world this week! 0:00 - Intro & Gable Game 8:30 - Carter Starocci Allegations 28:05 - Jax Forrest Wrestling in Fargo -> Budapest, Ranking Series 32:10 - Tony Ramos Turns Down Northern Colorado Job 36:00 - Current Coaching Scene Needs 42:30 - Bo Basset Follow-up 46:00 - Updated Thoughts on Bo’s Destination 51:0…

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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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Special Episode: Alumni Stories of Change + Registration Details Inside 14:07

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🎧 Special Announcement: Alumni Voices + Your Chance to Join ADHD reWired In this special announcement episode of ADHD reWired, Eric shares something a little different: a powerful 10-minute audio montage of alumni from our most recent coaching group — voices from ADHDers just like you who finished the program not long ago. You’ll hear, in their own…

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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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551 | Queer and Neurodivergent Pride - Panel Discussion 2025 59:22

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🎧 Episode Overview Join host Eric Tivers and three incredible panelists—Nathan James, Meg Zirger, and Christal Wang—for the second-annual Neurodivergent Queer Pride panel, organized by Shimmer. In this landmark conversation, we explore: Masking vs. Unmasking: Why hiding feels safe and how reclaiming your authentic self fuels resilience. Intersectio…

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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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550 | Decide Ai Tools made by and for brains like ours with Dr Shannan Palma 39:31

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In episode 550 of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers sits down with Dr. Shannan Palma to explore Decide—a suite of AI-powered decision-support tools built by and for neurodivergent brains. Throughout this conversation, you’ll hear about: How Decide leverages AI (Gemini and large language models) to help with everyday choices and multi-step tasks. The story …

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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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549 | Diagnosed AuDHD: Navigating Burnout, Balance, and Blind Spots with Dr. Shannan Palma 56:41

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Summer coaching groups start on July 24th. LIstners can save $200 by signing up at the registration kickoff event on June 18th. Learn more and get on the interest list at www.coachingrewired.com Eric shares updates about prioritizing sustainable energy practices and coping with recent family challenges, including the passing of his grandmother and …

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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…