Podcast Episodes

Dec 30

Episode 26

A Chat with Lauren Burroughs

Being the wife to arguably the greatest wrestler in the world, Lauren has insights no one else has been privileged with. It was a pleasure catching up with good friend ...

Dec 24

Episode 25

The Impact of Joey McKenna's Faith

Fresh off an awesome performance at the US Open/Senior Nationals, Joey McKenna joins the show as we talk about his story & his faith. Many of us are guilty ...

Dec 18

Episode 24

It’s Izzy Style! This is the Israel Martinez Story

Pumped to have coach Izzy Martinez on the show for episode 24. I got a lot of good feedback on the Chris Bono episode and to play off of that, I ...

Dec 12

Episode 23

Meet 74kg James Green

He's had a ton of success throughout his career, but an Olympic/World Championship alludes James Green. His losses that led to Bronze & Silver Medals at the '15 and ...

Dec 5

Episode 22

'Jump Around' with Chris Bono

Chris Bono has had a wild career as both an athlete and a coach. Over the past decade, Coach Bono has continued to jump levels as a coach, much as ...

Nov 29

Episode 21

Getting to Know Darian Cruz

NCAA Champion & Olympic Hopeful Darian Cruz stops by the BASCHAMANIA podcast for Episode 21. It was great to spend an hour with Darian getting to know him and peeking behind ...

Nov 21

Episode 20

Chatting with Gable Steveson

It was great to chat with Minnesota's Gable Steveson after qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials at the Bill Farrell. Gable has won Junior and Cadet World Championships and now has ...

Nov 13

Episode 19

Catching up with NJRTC's Reece Humphrey Ahead of The Bill Farrell

The Bill Farrell is this weekend and everyone in the wrestling community is HYPED about it. NJ RTC Head Coach Reece Humphrey is no exception. People are noticing there is ...

Nov 8

Episode 18

20 Minutes with Alex Dieringer

Days away from competing at 86kg @ the Bill Farrell in NYC and starting his quest to the Olympic Trials in April, I caught up with 3x NCAA Champ Alex Dieringer. ...

Nov 4

Episode 17

WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco

Grateful to have WWE Hall of Famer & Current Talent Scout for the WWE, Gerald Brisco, on the show! Tis former Oklahoma State Cowboy knows college wrestling and now recruits ...

Oct 29

Episode 16

Catching up w/ David Taylor

David Taylor is not only as successful of a wrestler as it gets, already having won titles from the State level to the NCAA & Big 10 level on up to ...

Oct 19

Episode 15

A Chat with Nico Megaludis

Unlike many training for the 2020 Olympic Trials in State College, NCAA Champ Nico Megaludis is doing double duty. Along with training to beat the best in the world and make ...

Oct 12

Episode 14

1 Jersey State Tournament, 1 Jersey State Championship. 1 NCAA Tournament, 1 NCAA Championship. 2 "senior years", 2 incredible stories. Anthony Cassar has a story unlike any other in the sport and brings laughter, fun and ...

Oct 7

Episode 13

Getting to Know Spencer Lee

Iowa Hawkeye Spencer Lee is one of the most known & accomplished college wrestlers walking this country. At just 20 years old, he's already a 2X NCAA Champion and a 3X ...

Oct 2

Episode 12

A Yianni D Experience

In this episode, one of the biggest freaks in wrestling stops by. Normally, the term "freak" may be a bad thing, but with Yianni - only the term freak can ...

Sep 27

Episode 11

Zain Retherford Stops by

The Zain Train has been rolling for years and isn't slowing down any time soon. The 3X NCAA Champion, 2012 Cadet World Champion, 2x and Current Senior World Team Member just ...

Sep 23

Episode 10

Helen Maroulis Gets Transparent & Vulnerable

"I cried & cried." Helen Maroulis has had the highest of highs winning both World & Olympic Championships and quite frankly, the lowest of lows as well. She's no stranger ...

Sep 16

Episode 9

Catching up with Olympian Frank Molinaro

in 2016, Frank Molinaro was a 9 seed who upset the field and claimed the 65kg spot on USA Wrestling's Olympic Team. In 2020, he may not be seeded as low as 9, but ...

Sep 13

Episode 8

A Conversation with Roman Bravo-Young

He's one of the most exciting wrestlers in college to watch, and he still has 3 more years to put on a show. If you're not on the RBY train just ...

Sep 7

Episode 7

Inside the Mind of Jordan Oliver

2X NCAA Champion Jordan Oliver is one of the biggest personalities in wrestling. He's had his highs and lows. Hoping for his biggest high yet with making the 2020 Olympic Team, ...