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Episode 149January 5th, 2022
I can't remember who, but I heard a podcaster once say that if nobody listened to their show, they would still do it because of the conversations they get to have. This is how I feel after having one of…
Episode 133August 26th, 2021
This week we were not only joined by Junior World Champ Kennedy Blades (one half of the Blades Sisters), but her coach Izzy Martinez of Izzy Style also hopped on the show with us. This was a fun episode getting…
Episode 99January 25th, 2021
World Silver Medalist, and all-around trailblazer, Sarah Hildebrandt joined Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk today and this conversation did not disappoint. We dove into Freestyle > Folkstyle debate, the sponsorship recruiting scene, the highs and lows of Sarah's…
Episode 67June 7th, 2020
I’ve been wanting to have Victoria Anthony back on the podcast to talk about her new business that she launched, and with how vocal she’s been on social media recently about racism while engaging in positive, productive dialogue, I wanted…
Episode 59May 11th, 2020
Caught up today with 7x Senior World Team Member, 2x World Silver Medalist, and 2x WCWA National Champion - among other accolades - Alli Ragan. Alli, along with others, just recently made the move from the Hawkeye Wrestling Club in…
Episode 182January 26th, 2023
Fellers and JB had a blast previewing this dual last year, so why not do it again? This year, we brought Willie “the Brain” along for the fun as well and Izzy Martinez joins us later in the show to…
Episode 181January 13th, 2023
Jake Herbert has no shortage of accolades! From multiple-time NCAA Champion & a Hodge Trophy Winner to Olympian and World Silver Medalist, most who have been around this sport for a while know who he is. Was great having him…
Episode 180January 6th, 2023
Today we had the pleasure of having #4 Iowa State’s Head Coach Kevin Dresser on the show. Coach Dresser joined JB to chat about the current situation and landscape of wrestling where there seems to be less competition and more…
Episode 179January 3rd, 2023
From the no-shows and MFF's to post-match flair between teammates, the holiday tournaments left no shortage of talking points and 'Basch & The Brain' dive into a lot of them on episode 179 of the BASCHAMANIA podcast!
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Episode 177December 5th, 2022
From CKLV to Iowa/Iowa State and everything in between, fun morning talking all things wrestling from the weekend with “The Brain!”
This show is brought to you by our friends at ATAC. ATAC is an AI Strength & Conditioning coach,…
Episode 181January 13th, 2023
Jake Herbert has no shortage of accolades! From multiple-time NCAA Champion & a Hodge Trophy Winner to Olympian and World Silver Medalist, most who have been around this sport for a while know who he is. Was great having him…
Episode 178December 14th, 2022
Great to have 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf back on the show today to talk about his World Cup experience & matches, gratitude in defeat, his new business venture 'Ocean', coping with a high-level athlete long-distance relationship, and more.
We…
Episode 176November 18th, 2022
Some weekend Coffee Talk with my guy Cenzo and our friend Luke Gardner joins us ahead of an action packed few days of wrestling! From Yianni/Gomez on Saturday to the star-studded All-Star Classic on Tuesday, college wrestling is headed for…
Episode 175November 16th, 2022
Great having NCAA Champ, Hodge Trophy Winner & now... World Silver Medalist Zain Retherford back on the show today. We caught up and talk about his SIlver Medal Performance at the World Championships, his decision not to compete at the…
Episode 173October 25th, 2022
Leaves are falling & college wrestling is upon us! Cenzo and I had some fun Coffee Talk today to talk the upcoming college season, give our All-Star Classic picks, and talk about some freestyle/international news tidbits. Cenzo also gives a…
Episode 89December 7th, 2020
What a fun episode! Coffee Cenzo back on the show as we talk about the storylines and takeaways from this weekend's RTC Cup. Two of the guys in the spotlight after this weekend, Gable Steveson and Trent Hidlay, also join…
Episode 76August 7th, 2020
BASCHAMANIA is back! It was a nice few weeks off from the podcast after 75 episodes in a row, but it feels good to be having a new conversation on the podcast! Today, my guy Jacob Kasper comes back on…
Episode 75July 15th, 2020
Across both amateur and professional wrestling combined, I'm not sure there's anyone more decorated. Some amateur wrestlers have more accolades and some professional wrestlers have more accolades, but nobody has done COMBINED what this man has done! He's also battled…
Episode. 38February 25th, 2020
The wrestling success he's had is just a portion of who J'den Cox is. The 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 2020 Olympic Hopeful has endured levels of hardship and adversity that few know about, but he's overcome, and he continues…
Episode 36February 18th, 2020
2x NCAA All-American Jacob Kasper and I couldn't keep this conversation short. He is one of the most passionate wrestlers out there and between his Olympic aspirations and his WWE aspirations, this man is the definition of passion and a…
Episode 178December 14th, 2022
Great to have 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf back on the show today to talk about his World Cup experience & matches, gratitude in defeat, his new business venture 'Ocean', coping with a high-level athlete long-distance relationship, and more.
We…
Episode 169August 20th, 2022
The newest Iowa Hawkeye Brody Teske joined me for a quick weekend chat on his career & recent move to the Iowa Hawkeyes. We talk the move, NIL, transitioning to college and more.
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Episode 166July 27th, 2022
Our guy Vincenzo Joseph is BACK for some Coffee Talk and catching up about his recent decision to leave his coaching gig at Stanford and head to Arizona State to train full time.
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Episode 165June 17th, 2022
NCAA Champ Seth Gross just added another incredible accolade to his resume: World Team Member! Today, just a week after the monster accomplishment, Seth joins me once again on the podcast to talk about his World Team Trials & Final…
Episode 153February 28th, 2022
So much fun having Kyle Snyder and Jason Nolf back on the podcast today to talk about their recent trip competing in Russia, Kyle's upcoming best of 3 series with J'den Cox, eating raw liver, Jason & Kyle's heated rivalry…
Episode 181January 13th, 2023
Jake Herbert has no shortage of accolades! From multiple-time NCAA Champion & a Hodge Trophy Winner to Olympian and World Silver Medalist, most who have been around this sport for a while know who he is. Was great having him…
Episode 180January 6th, 2023
Today we had the pleasure of having #4 Iowa State’s Head Coach Kevin Dresser on the show. Coach Dresser joined JB to chat about the current situation and landscape of wrestling where there seems to be less competition and more…
Episode 178December 14th, 2022
Great to have 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf back on the show today to talk about his World Cup experience & matches, gratitude in defeat, his new business venture 'Ocean', coping with a high-level athlete long-distance relationship, and more.
We…
Episode 174October 27th, 2022
If you follow wrestling, you’ve probably heard the name Scott Green. After a very dominant run as head coach as Wyoming Seminary Prep School in PA, Scott has made the move to Army West Point as associate head coach. Scott…
Episode 166July 27th, 2022
Our guy Vincenzo Joseph is BACK for some Coffee Talk and catching up about his recent decision to leave his coaching gig at Stanford and head to Arizona State to train full time.
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Episode 169August 20th, 2022
The newest Iowa Hawkeye Brody Teske joined me for a quick weekend chat on his career & recent move to the Iowa Hawkeyes. We talk the move, NIL, transitioning to college and more.
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Episode 168August 13th, 2022
Great talking to Bo just a few days removed from his 2nd pro fight win at Dana White's Contender Series. We talk about a lot of the MMA/wrestling comparisons, how the fight went down, when his next fight is, and…
Episode 144November 24th, 2021
What a show! Easily my top choice for show of the year as our guy Cenzo is back on for some Coffee Talk and 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf joins us a week ahead of some matches in Russia.??
We…
Episode 123June 22nd, 2021
The Champ Bo Nickal is back on Baschamania as he joins Cenzo and me as we talk about the latest in NCAA vs athletes and Bo's future in MMA & wrestling. Cenzo and JB also talk about the rundown of…
Episode 113April 20th, 2021
Freshmen National Champ Carter Starocci joins his Nittany Lion teammate Vincenzo and I to talk about his success, his future, and his faith, among other topics, including what Thomas Gilman has done for him!
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Episode 182January 26th, 2023
Fellers and JB had a blast previewing this dual last year, so why not do it again? This year, we brought Willie “the Brain” along for the fun as well and Izzy Martinez joins us later in the show to…
Episode 181January 13th, 2023
Jake Herbert has no shortage of accolades! From multiple-time NCAA Champion & a Hodge Trophy Winner to Olympian and World Silver Medalist, most who have been around this sport for a while know who he is. Was great having him…
Episode 180January 6th, 2023
Today we had the pleasure of having #4 Iowa State’s Head Coach Kevin Dresser on the show. Coach Dresser joined JB to chat about the current situation and landscape of wrestling where there seems to be less competition and more…
Episode 179January 3rd, 2023
From the no-shows and MFF's to post-match flair between teammates, the holiday tournaments left no shortage of talking points and 'Basch & The Brain' dive into a lot of them on episode 179 of the BASCHAMANIA podcast!
This show is…
Episode 178December 14th, 2022
Great to have 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf back on the show today to talk about his World Cup experience & matches, gratitude in defeat, his new business venture 'Ocean', coping with a high-level athlete long-distance relationship, and more.
We…
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