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Snyder’s Status, Raney Bros to OK State, WTT Picks & More | 302 May 16, 2025

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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the latest on Kyle Snyder’s situation and what it could mean for Final X. We also dive into the Raney brothers’ commitment to Oklahoma State, reactions from Iowa fans, and what it means for recruiting momentum moving forward. Plus, we talk about the Class of 2027, and make our final picks for World Team Trials matchups across the board.

Video Timestamps:

4:50 - Kyle Snyder Update
11:45 - Will We See Snyder at Final X?
17:31 - Raney Bros Commit to Oklahoma State
25:30 - Iowa Fan Reactions to Not Getting Raney
31:30 - Next Year, Class of 2027
39:30 - World Team Trials Matchups & Making Final Picks

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Snyder Arrested, Alvarez to Iowa & World Team Trials Preview | 301 May 12, 2025

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On this week’s Basch & The Brain Live, we cover a packed slate of news and speculation across the wrestling world. We kick things off with the breaking news of Kyle Snyder’s arrest, then dive into transfer buzz with Sammy Alvarez announcing he's heading to Iowa. We discuss Dee Lockett’s possible weight change, preview the World Team Trials, and then we get into Real American Freestyle, new recruiting class rankings, and more.

Video Timestamps:

03:50 - Kyle Snyder Got Arrested
17:35 - Sammy Alvarez to Iowa?
31:45 - Dee Locket Changing Weights?
37:15 - World Team Trials Preview for Men’s Freestyle (65 & 70)
52:20 - 74kg at WTT
57:00 - 79kg & 86kg at World Team Trials
01:03:15 - 92kg and 97kg
01:08:15 - Is Heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson Next Topic?
01:12:00 - Real American Freestyle Wrestling
01:17:15 - Recruiting Class Rankings Are Out

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Josh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle, & Upcoming Plans | 300 May 05, 2025

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After an incredible freshman season, Josh Barr returns to Baschamania to talk about his NCAA Finals run, battling through injury, and what he learned in year one at Penn State.

We dive into everything from his mindset after the Buchanan match to his growing leadership role, the addition of new training partners and teammates like Rocco Welsh and Ono, and his decision-making around World Team Trials.

Josh also shares how his faith anchored him through the highs and lows of a grueling season.

02:00 - Bo Nickal’s Fight Reaction
04:30 - Biggest Takeaways from Freshman Season
06:30 - Getting Injured at Big 10’s
12:30 - Getting Momentum at NCAA’s
14:30 - Cardenas Semis Rubber Match
17:15 - Gratitude for Heading to NCAA Finals
19:50 - Mindset after NCAA Finals
25:00 - 2nd or 3rd Place
29:10 - Role of His Faith This Season
32:15 - Iron Sharpens Iron
36:30 - Leadership in the Room
39:30 - Approaching Next Season Differently?
43:00 - Rocco Welsh Coming & Zack Ryder Leaving
46:30 - Depth at Penn State, Wrestling with Mirasola
49:30 - Excitement for Ono
51:30 - World Team Trials?
56:30 - Biggest Pride from This Past Year

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Yianni Was Wondering if it Was Time To Be Done, Then He Won The Open | 299 Apr 29, 2025

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Fresh off winning the U.S. Open at 70kg, Yianni Diakomihalis returns to Baschamania with a lot to unpack. We dive into his transition to 70kg, what beating James Green meant to him, how a year off changed his approach, and what’s fueling him heading toward Final X and the World stage.

01:30 - How This Open Win Compares
03:30 - Having a Full Year Off
07:00 - The Transition to 70kg
10:00 - Cardenas & Bryce Wins
11:30 - Takeaways from Finals with Green
14:00 - Best of 3 Series at Final X
16:45 - Focusing on Green vs World Competition
19:00 - Only 26, But Already 26
22:30 - Being the Old Guy
23:00 - PJ Duke Story
24:30 - Inspiration in the Young Guys
29:00 - Mindset Focus
33:00 - Evolving at This Point in Your Career
34:15 - Thoughts on Current State of Team USA
39:00 - Impact of Guys Wrestling for Other Countries
45:45 - NIL’s Impact on RTC’s
58:00 - Simon Ruiz Story
01:00:50 - Fan Q&A

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Jax Forrest on Winning US Open, Excitement in Stillwater, Time Left at Bishop McCort | 298 Apr 29, 2025

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Fresh off winning the 2025 US Open - (Seniors!) High School Phenom Jax Forrest joined me to talk about his awesome performance in Vegas, committing to Stillwater, and finishing up his time at Bishop McCort.

1:30 - Going Seniors instead of U20/Juniors
03:15 - Oklahoma State Commitment Impact on US Open
05:30 - Seeing the Veterans Retire
07:10 - Perspective Heading into the Open
09:15 - Finals Match with Seth Gross
12:00 - When He’s Locking In for Vito
13:30 - Daton Fix Injury Update
14:50 - Importance of Faith
19:30 - Balancing Expectation & Pressure
21:45 - Jax on Social Media
23:30 - Other Team Plans?
24:15 - The Excitement in Stillwater
27:15 - Bishop McCort
30:30 - Dynamic in the McCort Room
31:30 - Motivation for Remainder of High School Career
34:15 - Influences for Development & Maturity
36:00 - Getting a Cadillac
37:45 - Fan Questions

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The Start of a New Cycle: Full 2025 US Open Recap | 297 Apr 28, 2025

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The 2025 US Open did not disappoint as we really kick off a new cycle/quad! Fun diving into it all tonight on a live Basch & The Brain!

08:00 - Thoughts on USABracketing.com
13:35 - Seniors Men’s Freestyle: 57kg
19:00 - 61kg
32:15 - 65kg
37:30 - 70k
43:35 - Par Terre
48:30 - 74kg
53:45 - 79kg
01:03:00 - 86kg
01:11:00 - 92kg
01:14:30 - 97kg
01:15:30 - 125kg
01:19:00 - Junior/U20s Quick Recap

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US Open Preview & We Try To Convince Jason Nolf Live on the Show! | 296 Apr 23, 2025

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It's time for the US Open this weekend! JB & the Brain preview Men's Freestyle and also have Jason Nolf join the show during our 79kg discussion!

01:30 - Slay Interview
08:30 - OU Doing Some Recruiting
11:40 - Hawkeyes Get Their 197'lber
22:30 - Is Iowa Getting Daniel Cardenas?
30:30 - US Open! 57kg
34:10 - 61kg
38:30 - USA Bracketing.com
46:20 - 65kg
52:15 - 70kg
01:02:55 - 74kg
01:12:10 - 79kg
01:15:00 - Nolf Joins
01:29:00 - 86kg
01:35:50 - 92kg
01:38:00 - 97kg
01:41:45 - 125kg

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Brandon Slay Talks New G1 Training Center, SportsLife Wrestling | 295 Apr 22, 2025

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Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay returns to the podcast for the first time since 2021 — and he’s stepping into a bold new chapter. After 9 impactful years leading the PRTC in Philadelphia, Brandon is stepping down and moving to Springdale, Arkansas to launch the G1 Training Center and serve as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling — a ministry dedicated to building champions in life through faith and the sport of wrestling.

In this episode, we talk about the decision to leave Philly, the role of prayer in his journey, the vision behind G1, and how faith is now the cornerstone of everything he’s building. From mentoring senior-level athletes to investing in the next generation, Brandon unpacks what it truly means to pursue the Greater Gold.

01:30 - Past 9 Years in Philly at the PRTC
05:20 - Stepping Down from the PRTC0
5:50 - Decision to Make a Move from Philly to Arkansas
08:25 - Power of Prayer

10:10 - Opening the G1 Training Center
13:00 - Instilling Core Values
14:25 - G1 Will be a World-Class Facility
16:30 - Bringing In Senior-Level Talent
18:41 - Juxtaposition of Coaching All Ages
20:25 - SportsLife Wrestling
24:00 - Faith Is Now the Cornerstone
25:50 - Building in Arkansas
28:25 - Leaving Legacy in Philly
31:00 - Supporting What’s Next

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National Duals Causes Heat on Basch & The Brain! | 294 Apr 19, 2025

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There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves!

05:15 - Willie is on Tilt Over National Duals & Penn State Fans
19:45 - Hatred for Penn State Not Going
24:25 - Credit to Iowa Fans
30:30 - People Want Penn State vs Oklahoma State
40:00 - The Seeding of National Duals - Nebraska the 1?
01:08:30 - Lottery For Remaining Teams
01:10:00 ISH - Transfer Updates
01:28:00 - Graduates Not Happy With Coaching Salaries
01:31:15 - Coaching Hires/Moves

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Is ASU Ok?, Latest Portal Moves, & Coaching Shuffles Begin | 293 Apr 14, 2025

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There is a lot of Transfer Portal Activity to catch up on & and we finally start to see some big coaching moves!

02:25 - Richie Figgs leaves ASU; Is ASU Okay?
14:50 - Oklahoma State Picks Up Figs; Loses Gilman
18:15 - Brayden Thompson Staying In Stillwater
24:20 - Thomas Gilman Back to NLWC
30:30 - UNC Picks Up AJ Ferrari
38:00 - Willie Explains “Nebraska 2nd Best Program"
42:15 - Cowboy RTC Adds Lee Roper
46:20 - Rutgers Adds 3 From The Portal
51:15 - Iowa State Adds Elam & Dean
01:00:30 - National Duals Selection
01:08:10 - Willie Rants on “Newbs”
01:11:30 - Ono Does Not Have Four Years
01:13:30 - Coaching Moves
01:19:00 - Tidbits From Around Wrestling

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