BASCHAMANIA

Time to go weight by weight through all 14 Super 32 finals, from freshman Nelson Villafane pinning the #1 seed at 106 to Mac Crosson's double-overtime win over Cam Howard and Melvin Miller's third title. They also break down the late scratches, how the seeds really held up after a chaotic Day 1, and their first-half Outstanding Wrestler pick. Plus an update from the World Championships and a full recap of RAF 14.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What a Weekend!
01:55 - World Championships
03:15 - Super 32 Scratches & Seeds
10:40 - 106: Freshman Villafane Pins The #1 Seed After Tech'ing to Finals!
13:40 - 113: #7 Caleb Noble Wins His Second Title
19:00 - 120: Cam Sontz Goes 8-0
25:30 - 126: Gallegos Pins #2, Wins at 126
32:20 - 132: Borge Gets Over the Hump
36:30 - 138: UNI Commit Anderson Tops Iowa Commit Youngblut
41:20 - 144: O'Neill Gives Up 8 Points All Weekend
44:15 - 106-144, First Half OW
47:50 - 150: #5 Kikiniou Beats #1 and #3 in Overtime
53:10 - 157: Crosson Beats Howard in Double Overtime
01:01:00 - 165: Melvin Miller's Third Title
01:04:30 - 175: Lucas Boe Edges Fortier 6-5
01:07:08 - 190: Hodgins Holds Off Hutcherson
01:11:40 - 215 & 285: Konopka Dominates, Davis Wins at Heavyweight
01:14:45 - RAF 14
01:37:50 - Aftershow

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We're running low on energy today, but there's plenty to get into. We break down the end of UWW Arena, the new clipping enforcement, Amit Elor pulling out of Worlds, Levi Haines enrolling in classes, and the RAF 14 card in Vegas.
Then it's a full weight-by-weight preview of this weekend's Super 32, from 106 to 285, with your questions from the chat along the way.
SHOW TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - We Need an Energy Boost
02:30 - No More UWW Arena
04:45 - UWW Enforcing Clipping
17:40 - Amit Out for Worlds
19:25 - Levi Enrolled in Classes
23:35 - RAF 14 Vegas
30:15 - Super 32 This Weekend!
34:40 - Weight by Weight Overview for 106 - 150
56:00 - 157, 165 and the Chat
01:06:25 - 175 - 285

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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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