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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.07:30 - Delayed Wrestle-offs14:30 - True Third Matches17:49 - 74kg: David Carr beats Mitchell Mesenbrink21:20 - 79kg: Levi Haines is a Hoss24:45 - 125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Puts on a Thriller28:45 - 92kg: Hidlay vs Barr was a Battle33:20 - 97kg: Kyle Snyder Makes 11th Straight Team38:45 - 65kg: Real Woods 1-0 in Making World Teams43:00 - 70kg: PJ Duke Stuns Yianni54:20 - 57kg: Spencer Lee Back on a Team56:15 - 86kg: Zahid Dominated Dake01:00:30 - Women’s Freestyle Recap01:07:30 - Steveo Poulin to Iowa State, NCAA Housekeeping01:10:20 - Can Real American Freestyle Succeed?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 [email protected]. 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

RBY is back on the show today!0:45 - The Move to Stillwater2:45 - Training with Daton Fix05:00 - Transitioning to Freestyle09:25 - Getting a Big Win11:30 - Competing for Mexico14:00 - Audrey Jimenez & Sergio Vega17:00 - NIL / Brand, Current Thoughts19:30 - Getting Better in the Room23:00 - MMA Plans?25:30 - Final X PicksBe 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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

It's Final X week! We talk:Bo Nickal Ben AskrenAJ Ferrari to NebraskaNational Duals Seeds ImplicationsMcHenry, Vasquez TransferringBeau Bartlett/Penn State Drama?Men's Final X PreviewWomen's Final X PreviewArmy, Kent State Coaching Announcements IncomingBe 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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

In this episode, Lehigh standout Luke Stanich joins the show fresh off winning a best-of-three series to make his first U20 World Team. We talk about his rise from the New Jersey high school scene, overcoming an early deficit in the Trials finals, and how he’s quickly adjusting to freestyle with minimal experience. Luke reflects on his freshman season at Lehigh, his decision to bump up to 141, and the value of his redshirt year. We also dive into the culture in the Lehigh room, his path through NJ states, and the keys to his successful transition to college wrestling — plus a few rapid-fire questions and transfer portal thoughts to close it out.1:10 - Winning Best of 3 Series3:30 - Minimal Freestyle Experience7:00 - Down 0-4 Against Zepeda9:10 - Growth Points10:30 - Freshman Season Takeaways12:00 - Going up to 14114:30 - Redshirt Season15:20 - Lehigh Vibes for Next Season17:30 - Growing up in Jersey19:30 - Breaking Through at NJ States24:30 - Successful Transition to College28:45 - Rapid Fire Q&A34:20 - Transfer PortalBe 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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the delay in Vito Arujau’s Final X wrestle-off, what it means for the series, and why it matters. We also talk about Oklahoma quietly continuing to stockpile talent with the addition of Hipolito, and the Army head coaching search narrowing to its final three. Plus, an update on AJ Ferrari, a look ahead to June 15th recruiting calls, and Willie’s Real American Freestyle trip and takeaways.01:30 - Vito Arujau Gets a Wrestle-off Delay for Final X15:30 - Oklahoma Picks Up Hipolito, Quietly Continuing to Load Up24:30 - Tyler Wells Buffaloes Willie29:40 - Army Head Coach Position Down To Final 332:30 - Update on AJ Ferrari41:15 - June 15th First Calls50:35 - Willie's Real American Freestyle Trip & UpdatesBe 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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live on BASCHAMANIA, we react to the news that AJ Ferrari was denied admission at UNC and speculate on Troy Nickerson’s possible return to Army West Point. We then dive deep into the U20 World Team Trials, covering weight-by-weight highlights — including Anthony Knox’s 3 match rebound, Blaze back on the team, Duke’s dominance at 70kg, and Jayden James giving Dee Lockett & the 74kg field a serious push at 74kg. We also talk Henckel’s breakthrough, Mirasola brothers’ dominance, and McEnelly’s gritty win at 86kg. Plus: a U23 Nationals recap and Willie’s next move with Real American Freestyle.6:15: AJ Ferrari Got Denied at UNC18:10: Troy Nickerson to Army West Point?24:05: U20s - 57kg, Knox Turned it Around Late33:30 - 61kg - Blaze back on a World Team35:15 - 65kg - Was It a Takedown? 46:15 - 70kg - Duke Back on the Team49:05 - 74kg - Jayden James is a Dawg, but Lockett Too Much57:10 - 79kg - Henckel Breaks Through01:01:10 - 86kg - McEnelly Battles Back to Make Team01:05:40 - 92kg - Mirasola Back on World Team01:07:30 - 97kg - Rademacher Continues to Win01:09:30 - 125kg - Cole Mirasola Again Checks The Box01:16:30 - U23 Nationals - Who Is on the Team, Finals Rundown01:31:30 - Willie Takes a Job With Real American FreestyleBe 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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we cover everything from who’s still in the transfer portal to the recent 18-month USADA suspension of Thomas Gilman, and signs pointing to Kyle Snyder’s return at Final X. We dive into updates on the Real American Freestyle movement, Lehigh adding women’s wrestling, and the increasingly competitive Junior World Team Trials. We also explore the impact of the same-day best-of-three format—and wrap by asking: Where is Iowa this freestyle season?10:50 - Who is Left in the Transfer Portal?13:45 - Thomas Gilman Suspended for 18 months25:45 - Sounds like Kyle Snyder is Competing at Final X33:00 - Real American Freestyle Update39:10 - Lehigh Adds Women’s Wrestling47:45 - Junior World Team Trials Continue to Heat Up01:00:10 - The Advantage of Best of 3 Same Day in Junior World Team Trials01:18:05 - Where is Iowa this Freestyle Season?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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

In his first appearance on Baschamania, Penn State’s Levi Haines joins the show fresh off a World Team Trials win to talk about his dominant performance, what it means to be heading to Final X, and how it felt getting revenge on Dean Hamiti. We break down Levi’s incredible first three years at Penn State — including three Big Ten titles, a 73–4 record, and finishes of 2nd, 1st, and 3rd at the NCAA Championships. Levi opens up about leadership, faith, gratitude, and the elite culture inside the Penn State and NLWC room, plus his thoughts on social media, NIL, and who’s the better outdoorsman — him or Josh Barr.TIMESTEAMPS01:00 - Winning the World Team Trials05:00 - Beating Hamiti in the Finals07:00 - Opposing David Taylor11:15 - Placing 1st, 2nd & 3rd at NCAA’s16:45 - Learning The Most From Loss18:00 - Moving Up Two Weight Classes19:00 - Winning 3 Big Ten Titles21:00 - Winning Team Titles vs Individual Titles24:00 - The Depth at Penn State28:40 - The Penn State Coaches & Leadership31:00 - Having No Off Switch35:00 - Importance of Family39:15 - Stepping Up into Leadership42:00 - Penn State Culture & Gratitude47:00 - Growing in His Faith49:00 - Plans for Social Media53:30 - Perspective Heading into Final X54:30 - Rapid Fire Fan Questions

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we dive into the latest buzz around the Junior World Team Trials, previewing loaded brackets at 61kg, 65kg, and 70kg, and potential finals matchups across the board. We talk about the latest on Kyle Snyder, why USA isn’t attending the Ranking Series, and why Oklahoma State fans are once again triggering Willie. 03:00 - Girls High School Rankings Are Here08:15 - Kyle Snyder Looking Likely18:00 - Oklahoma State Fans are Pissing Willie Off Again25:30 - USA Not Going to Ranking Series30:00 - WIllie Getting Sick in Uzbekistan32:00 - Junior World Team Trials Preview41:40 - 61kg: Loaded for College Fans45:30 - 65kg: Bassett/StanichRematch?51:25 - 70kg: Duke Trying to Double Up56:40 - 74kg: Dee Lockett Sitting in the Finals58:35 - 79kg - Will William Henckel Break Through01:01:30 - 86kg - Max McEnelly vs Sinclair Likely Battle Again01:03:35 - 92kg & 97kg - US Open Final Rematches Likely01:07:15 - 125kg is Gonna be a 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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

In this episode of Basch & The Brain, we break down all the major storylines from the 2025 World Team Trials. We start with the good, the bad, and the ugly from the event before diving into each key weight class — including Real Woods showing out at 65kg, Yianni vs PJ locked in at 70kg, Carter vs Dake delivering at 86kg, and Josh Barr making serious noise at 92kg. We also discuss PSU/NLWC sending 7 athletes to Final X, Skylar Grote vs Amit Elor, and whether Mason Parris & Gable Steveson’s absences left 125kg feeling flat. Plus, we close with a teaser on the Class of 2026 Big Board and our Top 10 recruiting prospects.05:00 - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of the World Team Trials18:18 - 65kg Recap, Real Woods Brought It30:25 - 70kg Recap, We’re Getting Yianni vs PJ!36:00 - National Team/Not Wrestling Back44:40 - 79kg, PSU/NLWC Sends 7 to Final X48:43 - 86kg - Carter/Dake Delivered57:00 - 92kg - Barr is an Animal01:01:45 - 97kg - TBD if Our Rep is Now Set01:05:15 - 125kg - Lacked the Star Power We're Used To01:10:20 - Skylar Grote brought it to Amit Elor01:12:15 - Class of 2026 Big Board Teaser1:14:20 - The NEW TOP 10 in The Class of 2026!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 [email protected]. 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/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu