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We're back with a new Basch & The Brain a few days ahead of the 2025 World Championships! 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

RAF 01 is officially in the books & today, we'll dive into it all! 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, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Episode 329 of Baschamania, a fun Basch & The Brain covering: 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania

Episode 328! Time to catch up on a few more days of U20/Junior World Championships action and talk about the Pico vs Duke debate that started. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania

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 he’s balancing juniors with eyes on senior-level goals. We cover the wild Iranian match finish, the KD coaching influence, making the transition to Penn State, and whether he’ll redshirt. Plus, fan Q&A and fun hypotheticals like who wins: Aaron Pico of 2015 or PJ Duke of 2025. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania

After two fun days of U20 Worlds action, it's time to dive into it! 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Starting the week off with another edition of Basch & The Brain Live! 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Fresh off winning the U17 World Championship, Jayden James joins the BASCHAMANIA Podcast to break down his incredible run in Turkey. We talk semifinal and finals moments, training with Khaled Dassan, balancing club and high school coaching, and his dominant 43-0 high school season. Jayden also opens up about flipping his commitment from Virginia Tech to Penn State, reuniting with Duke and Welsh in Happy Valley, and being part of the loaded Class of 2026. From goals for next year to the mindset behind staying hungry, this conversation gives an inside look at one of wrestling’s brightest young stars. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

What a performance from Team USA in Greece this week! On today's BASCH & THE BRAIN, we dive into it all. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

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.” 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

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. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

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. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania CONNOR ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/connor.mirasola/ COLE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/colemirasola/

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. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania CONNOR ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/connor.mirasola/ COLE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/colemirasola/

Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Fun Basch & The Brain this morning as we do what we do: talk about what's going on in the landscape of wrestling. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

No shortage of topics in the wrestling world this week! 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Over the weekend, big news dropped as Bo Bassett decommitted from Iowa & Melvin Miller followed that up by eliminating them from contention. We dove into it all this morning on Basch & The Brain! 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

Wrapping up the week with a Live Basch & The Brain! 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we recap an electric Final X 2025 event with no shortage of drama, dominance, and surprises. From David Carr taking out Mesenbrink to Levi Haines showing out, we break down the biggest wins and upsets. PJ Duke stuns Yianni, Zahid dominates Dake, and Spencer Lee punches another World Team ticket. We also talk about Kyle Snyder’s 11th straight team, Wyatt Hendrickson’s thriller, and the impact of true third matches and delayed wrestle-offs. Plus, a look at women’s freestyle & Helen Maroulis making her 15th straight team, Real American Freestyle’s growth, and Poulin’s transfer to Iowa State. 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=pxf0TDH1TTY TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbasch INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch BASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania ARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1