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Jason Nolf on Faith & Mindset | Ep. 51 Apr 20, 2020

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Jason Nolf came back on Baschamania and the stories and insights didn't disappoint! We cover topics ranging from quarantine updates and blessings in disguise to Gilman's move to the NLWC and Nolf's controversial match with Hidlay at the NCAA's last year. Tons of faith substance in this one, too!

- Currently In Omaha
- Blessings In Disguise
- Golf with Nolf
- Positive Attitude
- Injury Rehab
- Olympics Postponement
- New Opportunities
- Important of Faith
- Mindset from Youth to College
- Celebrating
- Controversial Hidley match
- Gilman Joining the NLWC
- Competition in the Room
- Nights with Nolf  

Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

What’s Next For Mark Hall | Ep. 50 Apr 16, 2020

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Mark Hall has won just about every championship a wrestler can win. From his record-setting 6 Minnesota State Championships and his NCAA Championship as a True Freshmen at Penn State to his 3 Cadet & Junior Level World Championships and 3 Big Ten Championships, one thing is clear: Mark Hall is a Champion! But, he doesn't want to just be known for being a champion on the mat, he wants to be a champion off the mat as well. It was great chatting with Mark about both his on-the-mat and off-the-mat perspectives as he takes another step in his career after his collegiate career came to a screeching halt because of COVID-19. Enjoy episode 50!

 - 6 State Championships
- World Level Aspirations
- Path to Penn State
- Penn State Expectations
- First True Freshmen To Win NCAA’s
- College Expectations
- Staying Humble
- Important of Mindset
- Being A Part of The Penn State Dynasty
- Not Burning Out
- Faith In His Career 
- NCAA’s Being Cancelled
- What's Next for Mark Hall?
- Growing A Brand
- Fire For More Championships 
- Some Favorite Matches

Chatting with Thomas Gilman On His Move to The NLWC | Ep. 49 Apr 13, 2020

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Thomas Gilman is back on Baschamania today to talk about the move he announced last week from Iowa City to State College, where he’ll train with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club.

If you haven’t listened to his story, check out episode 28 of the podcast that we did back early January which talks a bit more about the Thomas Gilman Story.

Topics In the Conversation:

- Financial Impact
- Fiancées Family in PA
- A Traitor?
- Due Diligence
- Perry Leaving
- Wrestling With This For Weeks
- Building Brand
- NLWC Camaraderie
- Impacting NLWC/PSU Guys
- Becoming A Nittany Lion
- Making A Tough Decision
- Moving To NLWC 

Luke Pletcher’s Moving On | Ep. 48  Apr 10, 2020

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2x All-American and 2020 Big Ten Champ Luke Pletcher of Ohio State is moving on - both mentally and physically. He recently had to let go of NCAA's being canceled his senior year as he was the #1 seed and he just moved back home to PA to take a coaching job at Pitt. Pletcher is nothing but grateful for his time at Ohio State but is ready for what's next. Enjoy episode 48 of BASCHAMANIA!

Topics Covered:

1. Start in Wrestling
2. Handling Lone State Final Losses
3. Balancing Wins & Losses
4. Path to Ohio State
5. Changing Mindset
6. Grinding Out Wins
7. Flipping the Switch
8. NCAA’s Being Cancelled
9. Move to PWC
10. Favorite Matches

Lance Palmer: Million Dollar Man | Ep. 47 Apr 05, 2020

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Before he was earning multiple Million Dollar paydays in the PFL, Lance Plamer was a 4x Ohio State Champ and 4x All-American at Ohio State. He also won a Big Ten Championship, being named Outstanding Wrestler in the process, and lost a super close one to Brent Metcalf in the NCAA Finals. Grateful to have Lance come on the podcast today! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Topics/Order of the Conversation:

1. Start in Wrestling
2. Dad Too Tough?
3. Decision To Go to Ohio State
4. College Expectations
5. Lance Palmer Wrestles a Bear
6. Brent Metcalf Match at Big 10’s
7. Confidence & Mentality
8. Balancing Hi’s and Low’s of D1 Wrestling
9. The Vibe at Ohio State
10. Lou Rosselli’s Impact
11. The MMA Itch
12. The Journey To PFL
13. Million Dollar Paydays
14. The Nickname
15. Investing In Yourself
16. Balancing Wanting More
17. Building Brand
18. Involvement with Wrestling

Mark Perry Tells Some Stories | Ep. 46 Apr 01, 2020

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Mark Perry knows wrestling. Heck, he is wrestling. Born into a wrestling family, on wrestling soil at Oklahoma State, a Blair Academy wrestler, a 4x All-American at Iowa, a 2x NCAA Champion, the street cred goes on. This man just eats, sleeps, breathes wrestling & his story and insight is amongst the most unique you’ll find in the sport. Grateful to sit down and chat wrestling for an hour with Mark tonight and to hear more of his story. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

Topics/Order of the Conversation:

1. Growing up in a True Wrestling Family
2. Early Expectations
3. Heading To Blair Academy
4. Battling Depression
5. Continuing to Elevate
6. Blair Lake
7. Sophomore Year Injuries
8. Elevating to Beat Hendrick
9. Not Wrestling Internationally
10. Transitioning from Athlete to Coach
11. Differences In Coaching at Penn State, Cal Poly, and Illinois
12. IMAR
13. College Level vs RTC Level Coaching
14. Relationship with Gilman
15. HWC Coaching Expectations
16. Olympics & NCAA'S Being Cancelled
17. Women’s Wrestling Exploding

Jack Mueller Has No Regrets | Ep. 45 Mar 28, 2020

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Last year he was in the finals against Spencer Lee. This year, he's had one thing on his mind: take out Spencer Lee in the rematch. Today, I sat down with UVA's Jack Mueller to chat about his college career, hear about his faith, learn of his backstory and see what's next.

1. Quarantine Update
2. What Led You to Wrestle?
3. Leveling Up as a Wrestler
4. What led you to Virginia?
5. Role of Faith In Your Career
6. Incredible Matches in March
7. ACC Competition
8. NCAA’s Cancelled
9. No Regrets
10. Resetting Focus After Events
11. Visiting RTCs
12. The Uncertainty of The Future 

Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email baschamania@gmail.com.

Brandon Slay Knows His Purpose | Ep 44 Mar 22, 2020

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Today, another Olympic Gold Medalist comes on the BASCHAMANIA Podcast as Brandon Slay stops by to shares his story. Brandon is not only an incredible wrestler and wrestling coach, but he has a contagious faith and tons of wisdom! I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do, too!

Topics & Order of Conversation

- Quarantine Update
- Youth Career Advancement
- Loving Freestyle Wrestling
- NCAA Dreams vs Olympic Dreams
- School of Business Plan
- Freestyle Success
- What’s Your Purpose?
- Pursuing Jesus
- Olympic Finals “Loss” & Victory
- Transitioning to a Wrestling Coach
- Coaching The National Team
- “Homecoming” To Penn RTC
- NCAA’s Being Cancelled
- Trials Being Postponed & Coaching Athletes
- Various Attention Levels in Wrestling

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Nahshon Garrett is an Overcomer | Ep. 43 Mar 17, 2020

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Nahshon Garrett really is an overcomer. While he's also an NCAA Champion and EIWA Wrestler of The Year, what sticks out the most to me is Nahshon's ability to overcome adversity. It was great chatting with Nahshon about his wrestling career, his faith, content creation, and more!

Order of the Conversation:

- NG didn’t start wrestling until 7th Grade
- Cornell was an early decision
- Wrestling in College
- Ebb and Flow of College Career
- National Championship
- Faith in Career
- False Humility
- Road to Arizona State and Back
- Training with Chas Tucker, Vito A, Yianni D
- Pulling out of World Championships
- Trusting God’s Plan
- Beating Himself at 57kg
- Uncertainty of Olympic Trials
- CoronaVirus
- Creating Content
- Shutting out Negativity
- Control What   You Can Control

Olympic Trials Qualifiers Dake, Nickal, Steveson, Ashnault, & Oliver on The Postponement | Ep. 42 Mar 14, 2020

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It was announced yesterday that the Olympic Trials have officially been postponed. In having conversations with some of the athletes and coaches, I decided to have some hop on for an episode of the podcast where we talk reactions & perspectives and you can hear straight from the athletes, instead of just the chatter in the community. Enjoy!

Anthony Ashnault  begins at: 3:20
Kyle Dake begins at: 10:10
Bo Nickal  begins at: 25:50
Gable Steveson begins at: 33:30
 Jordan Oliver  begins at: 39:39

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