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Vito Arujau Wrestle-off Delay, Oklahoma in Portal, RAF Updates
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 ...
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Jun 1307
Duke, Blaze, Mirasola Twins & More — U20 World Team Reactions
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’...
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May 27306
Thomas Gilman’s Suspension, Snyder at Final X & U20 Team Trials Take Shape
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 ...
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May 22305
Levi Haines on Final X, NCAA Battles, and the Culture at Penn State
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 ...
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May 22304
Junior World Team Trials Preview! + Snyder, Ranking Series + Girls Rankings
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 ...
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May 18303
World Team Trials Recap, Final X is Set, NLWC Shows Out, Class of 2026 Big Board Tease!
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 ...
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May 16302
Kyle Snyder’s Status, Raney Bros to OK State, WTT Picks & More
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 ...
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May 12301
Snyder Arrested, Alvarez to Iowa & World Team Trials Preview
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 ...
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May 5300
Josh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle, & Upcoming Plans
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 ...
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Apr 29299
Yianni Was Wondering if it Was Time To Be Done, Then He Won The Open
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 ...
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Apr 28298
Jax Forrest on Winning US Open, Excitement in Stillwater, Time at Bishop McCort
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 ...
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Apr 27297
The Start of a New Cycle: Full 2025 US Open Recap
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 ...
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Apr 22296
US Open Preview + We Try to Convince Jason Nolf To Enter!
US Open This Weekend! We went live to talk Brackets, Preview & Predictions! 01:00 - Slay Interview 08:00 - OU Doing Some Strong Recruiting 11:10 - Hawkeyes Get Their 197’lber 22:00 - Iowa ...
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Apr 22295
Brandon Slay on Leaving PRTC, New G1 Training Center, Heading West
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 ...
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Apr 19294
Collegiate Duals Causing Heat! Basch & The Brain
Lot going on with National Duals and we dive into it all on today's weekend special! 05:15 - Willie is on Tilt Over National Duals & Penn State Fans 19:45 - Hatred ...
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Apr 14293
Is ASU Ok?, All The Latest Portal Moves, & Coaching Shuffles Begin
There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves! 01:55 - Richie Figgs leaves ASU; Is ASU ...
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Apr 10292
Thomas Gilman on This Past Season at Oklahoma State & His Departure
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 - ...
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Apr 8291
Rocky Elam on Why He’s Transferring & Where He's Headed
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 ...
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Apr 6290
Zack Ryder to Oklahoma State, Iowa's Lineup Coming Together, & More Portal Talk
Another wild week in College Wrestling with the Transfer Portal, and we're here to break down all of the latest. 05:00 - Transfer Portal, Peterson Commits to Iowa 08:15 - Iowa’s ...
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Apr 4289
Minnesota's Max McEnelly on Incredible Freshman Season (That Left Him Unsatisfied)
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 ...
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