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Oklahoma State's Benji Mower joins the show for a powerful conversation about his recent cancer diagnosis, the perspective that's helping him navigate it, and why he genuinely sees the battle as "a privilege." We also discuss his path to Oklahoma State, the culture in Stillwater, becoming a husband and father, his MMA aspirations, faith, and the mindset that's allowed him to choose happiness even while facing an incredibly difficult season of life. Benji's positivity and perspective are incredibly inspiring, and there's a lot to take away from this one. Learn more about Benji's journey and how you can support him at HelpBenji.com. 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 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.

Support Benji Mower: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?is&v=jAtxRPsdWLk&feature=youtu.be GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/fa330c538 SHOW TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1-0 05:45 - Sonny Amato Commits to Rutgers 09:55 - V Tech & Bassett/Stanich 14:15 - Virginia Tech Roster Battles Coming 19:00 - Benji Mower Needs Our Support 23:10 - Zahid Valencia’s Inconsistency 35:00 - Embrace Debate / Elite 8 Duals 44:45 - Gavin Mangano at Who’s #1? 48:50 - Rest of Who’s #1 Match Reactions 58:30 - Elite 8 Duals Takeaways 01:05:30 - RAF & Aftershow Rokfin.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 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.

Let's talk some wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 02:10 - Americans Balled Out at RAF Moscow 04:20 - Lack of a Stream 24:40 - Jason Nolf is the Face of RAF 30:00 - Snyder Stock Continues to Go Up 38:45 - Branugal scores 6 on Sadulaev 52:10 - Nebraska Huskers Coming Season 01:21:30 - After Show Rokfin.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 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.

Let's talk some wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie's Going to Moscow! 03:50 - Poland Open 16:25 - Jayden James Grayshirting 29:10 - Jesse Mendez & Ohio State 47:00 - Big Tens at "Neutral Site” U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.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 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.

Team USA dominated the U20 World Championships! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back on a Tuesday 03:45 - NCAA Chaos Continues 12:10 - U20 Worlds 28:00 - Bo Bassett Stock Report? 50:00 - RAF Moscow 53:25 - Ono vs Davino & RAF 12 U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.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 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.

Team USA is rolling at the U20 World Championships! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Live on a Friday! 01:30 - Leydecker a 2x U20 Champ! 05:45 - Men’s Freestyle 11:00 - Going Weight by Weight 25:40 - Other Americans at Worlds 29:40 - RAF 12 This Weekend! 45:50 - RAF in Moscow in Trouble? U20 Worlds Coverage: https://www.baschamania.com/u20-worlds/ Rokfin.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 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.

Time for some Crystal Ball & Roster follow-ups as U20 Worlds get underway! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back & It's RAF Week! 05:30 - Junior Worlds Underway 09:40 - Oklahoma State Fans Mad at Willie 22:40 - Jesse Mendez at 141 or 149? 25:50 - Ono/Blaze Flip 33 and 41? 34:30 - Bennett Berge or Mikey White 38:55 - We are Sending a SQUAD to Poland Open 43:45 - Kannon Webster Moving Weights? 46:35 - Konner Doucet’s Return 53:40 - Stanford and Nebraska Recruiting 01:05:45 - Final Questions from the Chat Rokfin.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 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.

We're back as we talk 2027 Crystal Ball Updates with 5 for 5 in play! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Taylor Wants PSU Date 06:15 - Oklahoma State’s Roster 11:00 - Clinton Shepherd Foregoing Senior Year 15:15 - Crystal Ball Updates! Looking at Teams 30:55 - 125 and 133 Didn’t Change Much 34:30 - 141 is Loaded 45:55 - 149 & 157 53:20 - 165 & 174 01:30:00 - 184 & 197 01:11:50 - Heavyweight 01:15:50 - Crystal Ball 01:20:00 - After Show (Jayden Daniels & Meat Talk) Rokfin.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 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.

Massive news dropped on Monday this week that there will be no Final X in 2027 and that there is an entirely new World Team Trials process ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. Sonny Amato also decommitted from Iowa & we are a week out from U20/Junior Worlds! On today’s show, we dive into it all. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Willie’s Head Wrapped 04:15 - RIP Final X 14:45 - Why The Change & The Impact 26/27 - Crystal Ball Rankings 28:20 - Jesse Mendez Going 149? 31:10 - Sonny Amato Decommitting from Iowa 40:00 - U20/Junior Worlds 53:30 - New York Military Academy 55:40 - Who’s #1 & Willie’s Picks 01:17:00 - After Show Rokfin.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 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.

Busy week in the world of wrestling! Let's dive in on today's Basch & The Brain! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 03:55 - The Women’s Freestyle Team Balled Out 05:00 - Keegan O’Toole Retires 10:00 - Levi & Jesse Getting a 5th Year? 20:00 - Anthony Knox “Stripped” of 4th Title 22:50 - McGee and Tannelli Hires 26:10 - U23 Teams 29:00 - Women’s Freestyle at Cadet Worlds 35:00 - The Men’s Freestyle Performance Rokfin.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 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.

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 Meats 07:35 - World Championships Season Kickoff Today 10:20 - Meyer Shapiro to Nebraska 15:35 - Nebraska Lineup with Meyer 18:20 - Nebraska’s Transfer Portal Season 33:00 - Jordan Williams Staying at Iowa 37:00 - Army WCAP Now in Stillwater 42:25 - World Championships Start Today 44:00 - USA Freestyle Preview and Predictions Rokfin.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 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.

Let's dive into some wrestling news and results! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro, Start of Show 04:55 - Stanford Adds Amine 08:55 - F&M adds Anthony Noto 09:55 - Recruiting; UNC Adds Reynolds 16:30 - RAF 11 35:00 - Trent Hidlay Up or Down? 53:35 - Askren’s Final Match 01:04:45 - Sam Barber Stepping Down 01:08:50 - Ridge Lovett & Ranking Series Rokfin.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 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.

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 Georgia 01:00 - Burn Out/Mesenbrink Interview 07:10 - Gable Steveson’s UFC Debut 10:40 - RAF Georgia Takeaways 13:30 - Development of RAF 15:30 - Snyder Pins Sadulaev 25:50 - Georgia Crowd 27:40 - The RAF 32:30 - RAF Georgia Card Rundown 44:00 - Fargo 47:00 - Junior Fargo Finals Rundown 01:40:50 - Cadet Finals Rokfin.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 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.

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 Show 01:00 - What MM Has Been Up To 06:00 - Decision Not to Compete This Circuit 09:00 - Getting the Itch Again 13:00 - The Training Focus 20:00 - The Non-Bonus Win over Hepner 26:25 - God-Shaped Hole in Our Hearts 33:45 - The Penn State Family 40:45 - Winning the Hodge 45:35 - Family & Role of Parents 55:25 - Coaching Word Association 58:00 - Impact of Ben Askren 01:02:10 - Ben Competing at RAF 01:04:10 - Fan Questions MM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mitchell_mesenbrink/ MM ON X: https://x.com/Mitch_Mes 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 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.

We're back to talk about the latest in wrestling! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - We’re Back! 02:55 - U23 World Team Spots 19:00 - Kellen Russell Back in Michigan 20:30 - Iowa and UI Agree to Home & Home 24:20 - AJ Ferrari Done, Right? 31:05 - Ranking Series Next Week 38:00 - Freestyle Schedule Coming Up 41:15 - Fargo! 57:30 - Pin Ratings, Lol 01:03:30 - RAF Georgia 01:14:30 - Closing out with Soccer Talk Rokfin.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 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.

We went live to talk about the U23 World Team drama and who "deserves the spot!"The Captain: https://x.com/dbeshada1 Willie: https://x.com/MatScouts1 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 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.

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 Show 03:00 - Pat Santoro Steps Down at Lehigh, Moves to PRTC 11:45 - AJ Ferrari Arrested Again 21:20 - World Cup 24:40 - Oklahoma State’s Lineup Roster Battles 51:45 - Penn State Lineup and Roster Battles Rokfin.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 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.

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 Here 06:50 - Will Bo Bassett Get 5 Years? 24:30 - A New Transfer Portal Window? 34:25 - USA Gets 3rd Now 35:15 - RAF 43:00 - India Age Cheating 47:40 - Bo Bassett Live Update Rokfin.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 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.

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 Trials 03:50 - LA 2028 04:40 - The Head/Concussion Issues from the Olympics 06:00 - The Role of the Leagues in His Return 07:30 - Zain’s Business In State College, PA 08:30 - Returning at the World Team Trials 10:30 - Levi Haines is the Best Hand Fighter in the World 11:00 - Toughest Part of Wrestling Ridge Lovett 13:00 - Making a 6th World Team & Expectations 16:30 - Competing with RAF 21:30 - 2028 Weight Plans - 65kg or 74kg? 23:15 - NLWC Depth & Penn State Depth 29:00 - Balancing Building a Business & Training/Coaching 31:25 - Fan Questions BO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/ BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.com 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 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.

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 Back 02:05 - The Trip to Newark 09:30 - The Delays 18:20 - True Third Matchups 20:45 - 125 kg: Wyatt vs Mason 29:25 - 70 kg: Zain over Ridge 36:40 - 79 kg: Levi over Chance 48:55 - 74 kg: James Green over Carr 01:00:00 - 97 kg: Snyder over Buchanan 01:06:10 - 61 kg: Forrest/Blaze Season 01:21:40 - 57 kg: Spencer over Luke 01:27:10 - 86 kg: Dake over Zahid 01:37:10 - Postshow Rokfin.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 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.