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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 107March 15th, 2021
NAIA Champ Peyton Prussin, who teched and pinned her way to a national championship this past weekend, and Matt McCutcheon, who helped coach Life U to an upset for the Men's team championship, joined Cenzo and I tonight for some…
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…
321July 23rd, 2025
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…
319July 16th, 2025
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…
318July 11th, 2025
Another Friday edition of Basch & The Brain Live to talk all things going on in the wrestling landscape.
On today's show, we dive into the following (timetamps are video on YouTube):
0:00 - Intro & Gable Game
09:50 -…
317July 7th, 2025
Another Monday Basch & The Brain Live to talk all things going on in the wrestling landscape.
On today's show, we dive into the following (timetamps are video on YouTube):
0:00 - Intro & Gable Game
9:30 - Willie’s Trip…
316June 30th, 2025
Another Monday Basch & The Brain Live to talk all things going on in the wrestling landscape.
On today's show, we dive into the following (timetamps are video on YouTube):
0:00 - Intro & Game Gable
07:00 - Ben Askren…
331September 10th, 2025
RAF 01 is officially in the books! Let's dive into it all on today's show.
0:00 - Intro / Start of Show
05:50 - Gable Game
09:00 - Intermat Releases Preseason Rankings
11:20 - National Duals Seeding Notes
19:00 -…
329August 26th, 2025
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…
328August 21st, 2025
Time to catch up on a few more days of U20/Junior World Championships action!
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…
327August 20th, 2025
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…
326August 18th, 2025
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…
Episode 204September 3rd, 2023
Friend of the show Kurt Angle - NCAA, World, Olympic & WWE Champion - is back on BASCHAMANIA as we dive deeper into the new ANGLE doc and talk a variety of storylines:
Dave Schultz & their relationship
Sylvester Terkay…
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…
305May 22nd, 2025
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…
Episode 241July 22nd, 2024
What a fun show today talking mindset & marketing for wrestlers as Wrestling Mindset's Gene Zannetti comes on the show and we talk all things mindset & marketing.
For those that don't know, I've owned Basch Solutions, a marketing agency…
Episode 240July 15th, 2024
Great having 2024 NCAA Champion Greg Kerkvliet back on the podcast as we recap this past season, look ahead to next season, and talk about him competing in the Craig Jones Invitational next month.
Feel free to tweet us and…
Episode 235May 23rd, 2024
Earlier this week, 2x NCAA Champion & USA Olympic Team Alternate Nick Lee was named the new assistant coach at Penn State. Great to have him back on the show today to talk all about the past few months leading…
Episode 234May 10th, 2024
Great having 4x NCAA Champion, Hodge Trophy Winner, and 2024 Olympian Aaron Brooks back on the show today!
We talked:
Wrapping up College Career
His Hodge Trophy
Being Part of the PSU Sports Dynasty
Most Memorable Matches
Wrestling in U23's,…
Episode 239June 24th, 2024
Fun time catching up with the Brain as we swift through news & rumors from the past few weeks in high school, college & freestyle wrestling!
Olympics Marketing Seems Quiet
Sidakov and Sadulaev Out
AJ Ferrari News Matters
Teemer Transferring…
Episode 238June 11th, 2024
Awesome having the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football program, Luke Fickell, on the podcast today to talk about his success in wrestling early on & how it all intertwines with his current position as a D1 Big Ten…
Episode 235May 23rd, 2024
Earlier this week, 2x NCAA Champion & USA Olympic Team Alternate Nick Lee was named the new assistant coach at Penn State. Great to have him back on the show today to talk all about the past few months leading…
Episode 232May 6th, 2024
David Taylor was just announced as the new Oklahoma State Head Coach and Willie and JB talked about it as the news officially broke live a bit into the show.
Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with…
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 240July 15th, 2024
Great having 2024 NCAA Champion Greg Kerkvliet back on the podcast as we recap this past season, look ahead to next season, and talk about him competing in the Craig Jones Invitational next month.
Feel free to tweet us and…
Episode 199June 28th, 2023
Great having friend of the show Bo Nickal back on today as Cenzo makes his return to the podcast!
We talked about Bo's upcoming fight with Tresean Gore next week at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, being a huge favorite,…
Episode 190March 29th, 2023
Today on BASCHAMANIA, UNC's Now-2x NCAA Champ Austin O'Connor, who just wrapped up his wrestling career on the top of the podium in Tulsa, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, finishing on top of the podium and…
Episode 189March 22nd, 2023
This weekend in Tulsa, Greeley, Colorado-native Andrew Alirez brought back the first D1 National Championship EVER to UNC. He joined me on the show today to discuss his wrestling career, the NCAA championship, and of course, what's next. We talk: …
Episode 184March 3rd, 2023
Always great having my friend Jordan Oliver back on the show, and the timing for today's episode was no accident! This week JO & Bellator announced that he had signed an MMA contract and would start fighting this year! We…
331September 10th, 2025
RAF 01 is officially in the books! Let's dive into it all on today's show.
0:00 - Intro / Start of Show
05:50 - Gable Game
09:00 - Intermat Releases Preseason Rankings
11:20 - National Duals Seeding Notes
19:00 -…
330September 1st, 2025
RAF 01 is officially in the books! Let's dive into it all on today's show.
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…
329August 26th, 2025
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…
328August 21st, 2025
Time to catch up on a few more days of U20/Junior World Championships action!
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…
327August 20th, 2025
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…
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