Nebraska completes a busy offseason in the Transfer Portal, adding 3x All-American Meyer Shapiro now, and Cadet Worlds are officially here!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Back, Smoking Meats07:35 - World Championships Season Kickoff Today10:20 - Meyer Shapiro to Nebraska15:35 - Nebraska Lineup with Meyer18:20 - Nebraska’s Transfer Portal Season 33:00 - Jordan Williams Staying at Iowa37:00 - Army WCAP Now in Stillwater42:25 - World Championships Start Today44:00 - USA Freestyle Preview and PredictionsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

Let's dive into some wrestling news and results!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro, Start of Show04:55 - Stanford Adds Amine08:55 - F&M adds Anthony Noto09:55 - Recruiting; UNC Adds Reynolds16:30 - RAF 1135:00 - Trent Hidlay Up or Down?53:35 - Askren’s Final Match01:04:45 - Sam Barber Stepping Down01:08:50 - Ridge Lovett & Ranking SeriesRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

From Snyder pinning Sadulaev at RAF Georgia to the Fargo Freestyle Finals in the books, we’ve got a lot to talk about!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Willie’s Back From Georgia01:00 - Burn Out/Mesenbrink Interview07:10 - Gable Steveson’s UFC Debut10:40 - RAF Georgia Takeaways13:30 - Development of RAF15:30 - Snyder Pins Sadulaev25:50 - Georgia Crowd27:40 - The RAF32:30 - RAF Georgia Card Rundown44:00 - Fargo47:00 - Junior Fargo Finals Rundown01:40:50 - Cadet FinalsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

Mitchell Mesenbrink joins the show to discuss what he's been up to since the NCAA season, why he chose not to compete on this international circuit, and how he's starting to feel the itch to get back on the mat. He shares what his training has been focused on, talks about the non-bonus win at NCAA's over Hepner, and opens up about the role faith plays in his life, describing the "God-shaped hole" he believes everyone has. Mitchell also reflects on the family atmosphere at Penn State, what winning the Hodge Trophy meant to him, the influence of his parents throughout his wrestling journey, and takes part in a fun coaching word association segment. The conversation wraps up with stories about Ben Askren's impact on the sport, thoughts on Ben competing at Real American Freestyle, and answers to a variety of fan-submitted questions.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of Show01:00 - What MM Has Been Up To06:00 - Decision Not to Compete This Circuit09:00 - Getting the Itch Again13:00 - The Training Focus20:00 - The Non-Bonus Win over Hepner26:25 - God-Shaped Hole in Our Hearts33:45 - The Penn State Family40:45 - Winning the Hodge45:35 - Family & Role of Parents55:25 - Coaching Word Association58:00 - Impact of Ben Askren01:02:10 - Ben Competing at RAF01:04:10 - Fan QuestionsMM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mitchell_mesenbrink/MM ON X: https://x.com/Mitch_MesBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

We're back to talk about the latest in wrestling!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Back!02:55 - U23 World Team Spots19:00 - Kellen Russell Back in Michigan20:30 - Iowa and UI Agree to Home & Home24:20 - AJ Ferrari Done, Right?31:05 - Ranking Series Next Week38:00 - Freestyle Schedule Coming Up41:15 - Fargo!57:30 - Pin Ratings, Lol01:03:30 - RAF Georgia01:14:30 - Closing out with Soccer TalkRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

We went live to talk about the U23 World Team drama and who "deserves the spot!"The Captain: https://x.com/dbeshada1Willie: https://x.com/MatScouts1Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

AJ Ferrari was arrested again, Willie’s Recruiting Class Rankings are out, more coaching news with Pat Santoro to the PRTC & we start to look at Roster Battles for Penn State and Oklahoma State!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start to the Show03:00 - Pat Santoro Steps Down at Lehigh, Moves to PRTC11:45 - AJ Ferrari Arrested Again21:20 - World Cup 24:40 - Oklahoma State’s Lineup Roster Battles51:45 - Penn State Lineup and Roster BattlesRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

5-for-5 is here, and the landscape of college wrestling is changed forever.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We’re Back!03:45 - 5 for 5 is Here06:50 - Will Bo Bassett Get 5 Years?24:30 - A New Transfer Portal Window?34:25 - USA Gets 3rd Now35:15 - RAF 43:00 - India Age Cheating47:40 - Bo Bassett Live UpdateRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

Fresh off earning a spot on his sixth U.S. World Team with a victory over Ridge Lovett at Final X, Zain Retherford returns to Baschamania for one of his most candid conversations yet. Zain opens up about the concussion and head issues that impacted his Olympic cycle, what motivated him to make another run at the world level, and how opportunities like Real American Freestyle helped fuel his return. We also discuss his plans for LA 2028, whether 65kg or 74kg is in his future, the incredible depth inside the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, balancing business ownership with training and coaching, and why he believes Levi Haines may be the best hand-fighter in the world. Plus, Zain answers fan questions and shares his expectations heading into the World Championships.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Zain Train Back on the Podcast!0:46 - Competing at the World Team Trials03:50 - LA 202804:40 - The Head/Concussion Issues from the Olympics06:00 - The Role of the Leagues in His Return07:30 - Zain’s Business In State College, PA08:30 - Returning at the World Team Trials10:30 - Levi Haines is the Best Hand Fighter in the World11:00 - Toughest Part of Wrestling Ridge Lovett13:00 - Making a 6th World Team & Expectations16:30 - Competing with RAF21:30 - 2028 Weight Plans - 65kg or 74kg?23:15 - NLWC Depth & Penn State Depth29:00 - Balancing Building a Business & Training/Coaching31:25 - Fan QuestionsBO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.comBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.

FINAL X IS IN THE BOOKS & Our Men's Freestyle 2026 World Team is (Almost Fully) Set! On today’s Basch & The Brain, we recap Final X & talk all the storylines & takeaways.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We're Back02:05 - The Trip to Newark09:30 - The Delays18:20 - True Third Matchups20:45 - 125 kg: Wyatt vs Mason29:25 - 70 kg: Zain over Ridge36:40 - 79 kg: Levi over Chance48:55 - 74 kg: James Green over Carr01:00:00 - 97 kg: Snyder over Buchanan01:06:10 - 61 kg: Forrest/Blaze Season01:21:40 - 57 kg: Spencer over Luke01:27:10 - 86 kg: Dake over Zahid01:37:10 - PostshowRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! 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 [email protected] 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.