NCAA Podcast Episodes

Nov 20

Episode 214

Bill Farrell Recap, All-Star Classic Preview, and Random College Notes

It was great to have my guy Cenzo back on as we had some Coffee Talk and dove into all things wrestling this weekend & what's coming up! Bill ...

Nov 7

Episode 213

Crystal Ball Rankings Discussion, 2023-24 College Season Preview

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 ...

Nov 3

Episode 212

Wyatt Hendrickson on U23 World Gold, Upcoming Season, All-Star Classic

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 ...

Oct 30

Episode 211

'Basch & The Brain' on College Wrestling, Senior Level Seasons

'Basch & The Brain' talk all things College Wrestling & Senior Level as both seasons kick off this week: Crystal Ball Rankings Update Wrestle Off & Lineup Updates Gomez Heading ...

Oct 29

Episode 210

College Wrestling's #1 P4P, Carter Starocci, Talks Upcoming Season

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 ...

Sep 25

Episode 208

PJ Duke on Committing to Penn State, NIL, His Return To The Mat

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 ...

Sep 3

Episode 204

Kurt Angle on Dave Schultz, Gable Steveson & His New ANGLE Doc

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 ...

Aug 8

Episode 203

Basch & The Brain Talk Conference Realignments, Oregon Wrestling, Cadet Worlds

Great having Willie back on the show today as we talk conference realignments and what it means for wrestling, Willie's disdain for Oregon, Cadet Worlds, preview Junior Worlds a ...

Jul 31

Episode 202

Rocky Elam's Excited To Go Home to Kansas City in 2024

Great having 2021 Junior World Champ and 3x NCAA D1 All-American from Mizzou, Rocky Elam, on the BASCHAMANIA wrestling podcast today. We talked about everything from his Junior World Championship ...

Jul 21

Episode 201

David Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year

From his battles with Keegan O'Toole and becoming a 4x BIG 12 Chanp to his upcoming senior year, was great to catch up with my guy David Carr and reflect ...

Jul 13

Episode 200

Beau Bartlett on Which PSU Guys Are Taking Olympic Redshirts

Episode 200! Thank you all for tuning in to the show and letting this show hit 200 episodes! Having a lot of fun with it, and I appreciate the support and all ...

Apr 25

Episode 193

Aaron Nagao On His Transfer to Penn State & Why

Aaron Nagao is back on BASCHAMANIA to share his transfer announcement and talk reasoning behind the decision, as well as what the process has been like. This show is brought ...

Apr 18

Episode 192

Basch & The Brain Preview The 2023 US Open

It's here! The 2023 US Open is next week in Las Vegas, and we are pumped! Today, friend of the show, Willie "the Brain", is back on as ...

Apr 9

Episode 191

Aaron Nagao on Why He Entered the Transfer Portal and What's Next

With all of the NIL & Transfer Portal talk going on, I thought it made sense to bring on someone who's at the center of the conversation - Aaron ...

Mar 29

Episode 190

Austin O'Connor on Establishing His Legacy at UNC

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 ...

Mar 22

Episode 189

Andrew Alirez Path to NCAA Title: Not Cheating a Rep

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, ...

Mar 21

Episode 188

Yianni D on Becoming a 4x NCAA Champion & Making History

Yianni D is now just the 5th ever 4x NCAA Champion after earning another title at 149lbs this weekend. Today, friend of the show Yianni came back on to talk ...

Mar 13

Episode 187

Nick Lee on Launching Wakinyan, Wrestlers in Business & More NCAA's Talk!

Great to have 2x NCAA Champ Nick Lee back on the podcast today as we chat: Transitioning to Freestyle Full Time Competing at the Zagreb Open Launching a Company (Wakinyan) ...

Mar 9

Episode 186

Coffee Talk: 2023 NCAA Championships Preview & Picks

The 2023 NCAA D1 Championships are a week away, and it's time to go weight by weight through the tournament and make some picks! View the full 2023 NCAA D1 Wrestling ...

Mar 6

Episode 185

Conference Championships Rundown with 'Basch & The Brain'

What a weekend the Conference Championships were! On today's Monday show 'Basch & The Brain' dive into all of the happenings of the weekend, starting with Big 12's and then ...