BASCHAMANIA

Jax Forrest returns to the show after one of the wildest years in wrestling. He went from US Open champ to the Senior and U23 World Teams, left Bishop McCort early for Stillwater, and won an NCAA title as an undefeated true freshman.
Jax opens up about skipping U23 Worlds, leaning into his faith, the stacked 133 lb field, Penn State vs. Oklahoma State, the Cowboys' wrestle-offs and launching his own shoe.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Jax Returns to the Show
02:15 - Getting Back on the Mat
03:15 - Not Competing at U23 Worlds
05:00 - World Championships Experiences
06:20 - Heading to Stillwater Early
11:00 - Leaning into His Faith
13:00 - 133 lb Weight Class Being Stacked
16:00 - True Freshman National Champ
19:40 - Perspective on This Season & Teammates
22:50 - Penn State & The Team Race
25:50 - The Oklahoma State Wrestle-offs
27:30 - Juggling Off the Mat Responsibilities
29:05 - Creating a Shoe
33:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

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Justin and Willie break down their biggest takeaways from the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, where Team USA brought home 10 medals. They dig into Ben Davino's World title, Luke Lilledahl's tough tournament, Bo Bassett's performance, and silver-medal runs from Jayden James and Justin Rademacher. Plus Coby Merrill's bronze, how the U23 team spot should be decided, and where Team USA stands heading into Senior Worlds.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What a Weekend!
01:00 U23 Worlds Overview
03:55 - Lilledahl’s Tournament
09:40 - Davino World Champ!
16:15 - Bo Bassett’s Performance
22:50 - Jordan Williams
24:20 - Jayden James, 74kg
29:55 - 79kg and Picking Our Team
37:15 - Sinclair Will Be Fine
43:00 - Shumate’s Injury a Bummer
46:30 - Rademacher’s Weekend
51:25 - Coby Merrill
53:40 Team Picture & After Show

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On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss the action so far at the U23 World Championships, including Team USA's Greco performance, the women's competition, and disappointing attendance.
We also get into Jesse Mendez appearing on Ohio State's roster, the upcoming All-Star Classic and its matchups, and questions surrounding Mikey Caliendo and Braeden Davis.
Plus, Little Rock hosting the Pac-12 Championships, Sadulaev winning his wrestle-off, and the growing bracket wars between USA Wrestling and FloWrestling.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Should We Release the Preshow
02:15 - Greco’s U23 World Performance, Womens Rundown
10:30 - U23 Worlds Attendance is BAD
16:10 - Jesse Mendez Coming Back?
21:45 - All-Star Classic Nuggets
34:25 - Boom or Busts Coming Soon
36:00 - All-Star Classic Matches
38:55 - Little Rock Hosting Pac-12’s, Sadulaev Wins Wrestle-Off
44:45 - Mikey Caliendo & Braeden Davis
51:20 - Bracket Wars Heating Up
01:12:55 - After Show
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It’s time for the Final Preseason Crystal Ball Rankings as we talk about some of the biggest storylines & expectations for the upcoming college wrestling season, including our expectations and the question marks with Iowa's upcoming season... + U23 World Championships are officially underway on Monday in Las Vegas!
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - It’s Officially Wrestling Season
05:45 - Robert Morris Adds Wrestling
14:30 - Oklahoma State Not Streaming OSU Invitational
23:50 - Super 32 Nuggets & Bachmann Going 190
30:50 - Crystal Ball Final Preseason Rankings
41:00 - Iowa Expectations
55:00 - 133lbs & Oklahoma State Repeating All 3 Champs?
01:03:00 - Blaze/Ono Weights Thesis
01:08:15 - 141lbs & 149lbs
01:18:45 - 157 &165
01:32:40 - What Will Mesenbrink Be Up at 174
01:43:00 - 184, 197 and 285 All Kinda Chalk
01:50:05 - Team Race
01:57:00 - Team Scores are Bananas
02:02:20 - Closing Out the Show
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Wrestling season is here! On today's Basch & The Brain, we discuss Amit Elor withdrawing from U23 Worlds, the growing number of Americans competing for other countries, and the latest Real American Freestyle announcements.
We also dive into National Duals and the All-Star Classic, Virginia Tech becoming a fan favorite, and Kyle Dake's opportunity to win World gold at a third weight class. Plus, we break down the Super 32 seeds!
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Season is Here!
01:00 - Amit Elor Out for U23’s
04:10 - Americans Competing for Other Countries at U23’s
12:55 - RAF Announcements
18:10 - National Duals & All-Star Classic
28:00 - Virginia Tech Becoming a Fan Favorite?
44:30 - Kyle Dake’s Opportunity to Win Gold at a 3rd Weight
51:10 - Likelihood of Dake Winning Gold
58:30 - Super 32 Seeds Done
01:16:25 - High School Careers & College Finishes
01:23:30 - Aftershow
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