BASCHAMANIA

Team USA Shines, Wins Big at The U17 (CADET) World Championships! | 323

What a performance from Team USA in Greece this week! On today's BASCH & THE BRAIN, we dive into it all.0:00: Intro & Gable Game!06:45: Women’s Freestyle & Some Notes12:30: 45kg Keegan Bassett Wins Gold18:45 - WIllie Representing The American Media25:15: 48kg Ariah Mills Wins Gold29:55: 51kg Sammy Sanchez Goes Back-to-Back!33:40: 55kg Grey Burnett Picks Up Bronze37:35: 60kg Besmar Goes 0-139:35: 65kg Kikiniou Doubles Up in Greco & Freestyle43:45: 71kg Jayden James Wins Gold!46:50: 80kg Aaron Stewart Still a Dawg52:50: 92kg Hodgins Bounces Back with Grit55:20: 110kg Alex Taylor at Heavyweight 58:00 - Iran’s Terrible Finals Performance01:00:50 - Men’s Freestyle Action from Poland01:05:00 - Cowboy RTC Took on China in a Gym01:11:00 - Gabe Arnold Staying at Iowa?01:12:15 - NWCA Convention Results in Dead Period & Willie Hates ItBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Team USA’s Cadet Worlds Update + Other Wrestling Headlines; Basch & The Brain | 322

Live from Greece, we break down the latest from Cadet/U17 Worlds, including Team USA’s updates, the historic Greco medal haul, and the newly released men’s freestyle draws. We also hit major storylines in wrestling: TJ Dudley stepping up as head coach, Sammy Alvarez officially not heading to Iowa, Sasso’s situation at Lehigh, and Vito potentially competing in Poland. Plus, we discuss Brayton Lee joining Bellarmine’s staff, Villasenor’s move to Stillwater, updates on Real American Freestyle, Hulk Hogan’s passing, and a new NCAA “Mental Hardship Pilot Program.”0:00 - Intro, Live from Greece05:00 - Cadet/U17 Worlds Update for Team USA06:30 - 3 Greco Medals for First Time09:00 - Morgan Turner is a Dawg12:25 - Cadet Men’s Freestyle Draws Are Out17:15 - Hulk Hogan’s Passing & RAF Update21:25 - TJ Dudley Elevated as Head Coach26:00 - Sasso No Longer at Lehigh After Arrest30:30 - Bellarmine Adds Brayton Lee as Asst Coach35:45 - Vito Competing in Poland?40:00 - Villasenor to Stillwater42:00 - Sammy Alvarez Officially Not Going to Iowa45:15 - NWCA/Mike Moyer 51:30 - Jersey Barred from NCAA Punishment?53:45 - “Mental Hardship Pilot Program”Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

USA vs Russia, Penn’s $20 Million Boost & Get to Know USA Cadet World Team; Basch & The Brain | 321

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 touch on cross-sport topics like the WNBA pay , Penn’s massive $20 million donation to wrestling, and wrap things up with key updates from the Ranking Series and UWW—plus another round of the Gable Game to close the show.0:00 - Intro02:50 - Get to Know Our USA Cadet World Team16:00 - Real American Freestyle23:30 - USA vs Russia30:00 - WNBA & Wrestling 38:25 - Penn Gets $20 Million Donation01:01:00 - Ranking Series Cleanup & UWW Notes01:11:40 - Gable Game to Close The ShowBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Jax Takes Out Vito + Fargo Nuggets & Wrap up!; Basch & The Brain | 320

On this episode of Basch & The Brain, we dive into Jax Forrest’s shocking sweep over Vito Arujau, break down the finalized (and very young) 2025 U.S. World Team, and unpack everything from Fargo—including key Cadet and Junior results, standout performances, and bracket nuggets. We also talk team scores, Pennsylvania’s dominance, and give a quick update on the latest from the Ranking Series—all wrapped in one.0:00 - Intro & Gable Game07:10 - Jax Forrest Takes Out Vito Arujau in Two Straight28:15 - World Team is Officially Set & We’re Young30:16 - Fargo Nuggets & USA Bracketing41:00 - Fargo Results from Cadets58:50 - Quick Ranking Series Update01:05:15 - Fargo Results from Juniors01:39:25 - PA Wins, Team Score Talk01:48:10 - Wrapping Up The ShowBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

PSU’s Connor & Cole Mirasola Are Ready for Bulgaria—and the Big Stage | 319

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 college season in State College.0:030 - Intro & Pan-Ams02:50 - The Twin Component03:30 - Making U20/Junior World Team Together05:45 - Competing As Often as Possible06:30 - Freestyle or Folkstyle?08:10 - Vibes in State College09:40 - Getting Mixed Up10:30 - Cole Going Heavyweight11:30 - Connor Battling for Roster Spot14:00 - Transfer Portal Thoughts16:30 - Coming Off Redshirts18:10 - Penn State Culture19:35 - AWA 21:20 - Elevating Wisconsin23:00 - Impact of Faith26:40 - U20 Junior World Championships29:30 - Fan Q&ABe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaCONNOR ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/connor.mirasola/COLE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/colemirasola/