Episodes
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 through the archives to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and...
Published 04/15/24
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 Graduation Plans MMA in His Future? Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE...
Published 03/27/24
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 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...
Published 03/24/24
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 to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on...
Published 03/14/24
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 and go through the archives to hear more great stories. Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop...
Published 03/13/24
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 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...
Published 03/05/24
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 ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the...
Published 03/04/24
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 our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to...
Published 02/22/24
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 by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats meet Real-life Training. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer...
Published 02/19/24
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. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free...
Published 02/15/24
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 to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and...
Published 02/08/24
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 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...
Published 02/01/24
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! 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...
Published 01/22/24
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 your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure...
Published 01/09/24
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 closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be...
Published 12/05/23
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 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...
Published 11/30/23
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. What's your #ATACrating? Put in the work to get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to...
Published 11/21/23
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 messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories....
Published 11/07/23
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 Questions This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. Video Game Stats, Meets Real Life Training. What's your...
Published 11/03/23
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 Retirements Coming in April Coming Up on Senior Level Coming up on College College Rules Problem This show...
Published 10/30/23
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 Trials Weight, Prep - Freestyle Plans - MMA Plans - The In-Season Chirping/Social Media - All-Star Classic Coming Up This show is...
Published 10/29/23
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 get closer to your goals. Download the ATAC app and #LevelUp today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general...
Published 10/19/23
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 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...
Published 09/25/23
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! 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...
Published 09/17/23
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 #LevelUp today! 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...
Published 09/15/23