Podcasts about Final X

Episode 1,240 of FloWrestling Radio Live - Kyle Dake joins + the crew talks about the new 5 for 5 rules. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (1:45) 5 for 5 is here. What it means and who it affects (27:00) women's Final X notes (30:00) questions from friends (56:10) Kyle Dake joins to talk Final X win, longevity, new perspective, and more (1:39:30) possible update on Bo Bassett 5 for 5 eligibility (1:43:15) questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Trials03:50 - LA 202804:40 - The Head/Concussion Issues from the Olympics06:00 - The Role of the Leagues in His Return07:30 - Zain's Business In State College, PA08:30 - Returning at the World Team Trials10:30 - Levi Haines is the Best Hand Fighter in the World11:00 - Toughest Part of Wrestling Ridge Lovett13:00 - Making a 6th World Team & Expectations16:30 - Competing with RAF21:30 - 2028 Weight Plans - 65kg or 74kg?23:15 - NLWC Depth & Penn State Depth29:00 - Balancing Building a Business & Training/Coaching31:25 - Fan QuestionsBO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.comBe 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.

FRL episode 1,239 - the FloWrestling Radio Live crew gives all their thoughts on Final X 2026. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter (1:18) expectations for this team at Worlds (11:30) 74 kg (21:15) 86 kg + controversial calls (42:00) 57 kg (50:35) 61 kg (1:02:00) 97 kg (1:10:45) 125 kg (1:17:40) 70 kg (1:21:35) 79 kg (1:23:15) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Back02:05 - The Trip to Newark09:30 - The Delays18:20 - True Third Matchups20:45 - 125 kg: Wyatt vs Mason29:25 - 70 kg: Zain over Ridge36:40 - 79 kg: Levi over Chance48:55 - 74 kg: James Green over Carr01:00:00 - 97 kg: Snyder over Buchanan01:06:10 - 61 kg: Forrest/Blaze Season01:21:40 - 57 kg: Spencer over Luke01:27:10 - 86 kg: Dake over Zahid01:37:10 - PostshowRokfin.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.

The FloWrestling Radio Live crew is live from Newark, New Jersey to preview Final X. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) live from the Prudential Center (1:07) after yesterday's press conference, is Zahid too confident? (6:00) how important is tonight in the Penn State - Oklahoma State rivalry? (10:30) men's freestyle weight-by-weight last-minute notes (21:30) women's storylines and highlights to watch for (26:30) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary Nebraska and Willingboro H.S. wrestling legend James Green joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his career and FINAL X in Newark

Episode 1,237 - The FloWrestling Radio Live crew previews Final X + everything that happened over the weekend. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter (1:10) Real Woods requests Final X delay (14:00) Trent Hidlay vs Michael Macchiavello (17:45) RAF recap (31:30) UFC 250 (44:00) keys to victory in every Final X matchup (1:21:00) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Final X week! On today's Basch & The Brain, we'll give some final thoughts before Friday's big event and round up the rest of the sport, including RAF 10 and Jordan Burroughs returning & signing with RAF! Also, breaking news on the show: Real Woods is OUT on Friday.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Burroughs is Back!08:30 - Arman/Burroughs11:30 - Real Woods is Out for Friday14:35 - Wrapping up Arman/Burroughs16:20 - Macch/Hidlay Wrestle-off25:10 - Shoutout Tony Ramos28:25 - Bo Nickal Wins at UFC Freedom 25030:40 - RAF 10 Rundown37:15 - Pico's Return to Wrestling & His Future49:10 - Rest of RAF & The FightRokfin.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.

The path to a senior world title is entirely black and white. There is no grey area on an elevated mat inside the Prudential Center—only a best-of-three series that ends with one athlete holding a plane ticket to the World Championships and another left behind in the wrestling room. For decades, the senior level was defined by a specific geography: farm boys from the grain elevators of the Midwest or private school hammers out of New England. On June 19, the sport shifts its entire weight to the concrete of the Tri-State area as Final X pairs elite freestyle with the infrastructure of the country's largest grassroots wrestling network.NOTE: This was recorded prior to the annoucement that world medalists Real Woods and Kyle Welker have delayed their Final X series matches.  Host Jason Bryant sits down with Beat the Streets New York Executive Director Bob Seidel to dissect the structural evolution of an organization that has grown 300% over the last four years. These are not suburban athletes with parents chauffeuring them to private clubs; these are fiercely independent kids taking two-hour subway rides from the outer edges of Queens and Brooklyn just to get a hand-fight in the middle of Manhattan. Seidel details the extreme logistics of maintaining a permanent training center on the most expensive real estate in the country, and why the daily grind of mass transit translates directly into individual accountability on the mat. The conversation pivots to the relentless competitive stakes of the Newark card. The lightweight matchups represent a complete collision of eras and philosophies, headlined by the re-ignited rivalry at 57 kg between Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee and reigning NCAA champion Luke Lilledahl—fresh off Lilledahl's shocking last-second headlock victory at the U.S. Open. From the hyper-aggressive offense of youth phenoms Bo Bassett and Jax Forrest to the structural control of multi-time world champions Helen Maroulis and Kyle Dake, this card is an absolute grinder. With Columbia University officially establishing the first Ivy League Division I women's program right in their backyard, this event marks the exact moment where the pipeline from the streets of New York to the global stage becomes undeniable. Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime

FRL 1,236 - The Greatest Final X Team Ever! The FRL crew looks back on the history of Final X, previews RAF 10, and breaks down the latest news in the wrestling world. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter (7:37) Final X 10 weight roster draft (30:00) RAF goes down on Saturday (36:30) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Askren and Bo Bassett join the show to talk RAF, Final X, and more. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) Ben Askren (38:00) Bo Bassett (1:02:15) NCAA news from the weekend (1:11:00) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got RAF 10 this weekend, a New '28 Big Board, and Final X next weekend - let's dive into it!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - It's RAF Week!06:55 - Class of 2028 Big Board13:20 - New ‘28 Top 1024:05 - Stock Up28:10 - Final X31:00 - Spencer Lee vs Luke Lilledahl39:30 - Jax Forrest vs Marcus Blaze46:25 - Bo Bassett vs Real Woods58:10 - Zain Retherford vs Ridge Lovett01:02:00 - David Carr vs James Green01:04:30 - Levi Haines vs Chance Marsteller01:10:15 - Zahid Valencia vs Kyle Dake01:20:40 - Kyle Snyder vs Stephen Buchanan01:26:30 - Mason Parris vs Wyatt Hendrickson01:31:00 - Kennedy Blades Going Full Time RAF/WFSRokfin.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.

Incoming Virginia Tech Freshman Bo Bassett is back on the show to talk about winning his spot on the U20 World Team, locking up a U23 World Team Spot, and looking ahead to Final X next week, where he takes on Real Woods!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Bo Bassett Back01:15 - Sitting Out at U20's04:20 - Unfinished Business at U20 Worlds06:30 - Winning on a World Level08:30 - Virginia Tech at U20's10:00 - The Move to Blacksburg12:00 - Locking in U23 World Spot15:20 - Facing Real Woods at Final X20:40 - Bassett vs PJ Duke?22:00 - Adjusting to Senior Level24:00 - Bo and Jax at Final X26:30 - Fan Questions 30:00 - Launching BoBassett65.comBO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bo.bassett/BO's NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! https://www.bobassett65.comBe 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.

On episode 1,234 of FloWrestling Radio Live, Kozak gives his official Final X predictions, and the crew talks all the latest wrestling news. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter (1:50) Trent Hidlay vs Mike Macchiavello match moved (5:05) Final X Predictions (37:45) is the Final X selection process good? (44:24) back to Final X predictions (1:07:00) thoughts on Ben wrestling at RAF (1:14:50) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in the books, Final X is officially set. On today's Basch & The Brain, we dive into the WTT Challenge Tourny results, talk the latest news around the sport of wrestling, and dive into the biggest roster battles we're going to see next year!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We've Been Busy!08:30 - NC State: Bob Guzzo Dies, Gantt Wins UFC Debut11:30 - Iowa Adds Jenna Burkert13:30 - Jordan Williams15:15 - Zain/Antrell Taylor at RAF 0921:15 - World Team Trials 22:00 - Spencer Lee Wins 57 kg25:00 - 61 kg31:05 - 70 kg38:15 - 74 kg45:30 - 125 kgRokfin.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.

The road to Final X runs through the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament this Thursday and Friday. On today's Basch & The Brain, we're diving into the matchups, storylines, and everything you need to know before the action begins.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Start of Show03:00 - RAF & Football talk09:25 - World Team Trials12:00 - 57kg15:45 - 61kg24:30 - 70kg33:00 - 74kg47:50 - 125 kg53:00 - True 3rd Matches57:50 - Women's Rant01:00:45 - Iowa State Hires Javi01:02:30 - Five for Five01:12:50 - National Duals Field is SetRokfin.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.

Mike Macchiavello just took his second US Open title at 92kg and punched his ticket to Final X — but the 2018 NCAA champ says pressure on the mat is "purely fabricated." In this one, Mock breaks down the mental game that most wrestlers don't figure out until it's too late: what an "honest 100%" really looks like, why getting teched in practice might be the best thing for you, and how parents can sabotage their kid's confidence without saying a word.Guest: Mike Macchiavello, 2018 NCAA Champion (NC State), 2x US Open Champion (92kg), USA Wrestling Athlete Advisory & Executive Committee memberTopics: mental toughness, pressure management, Final X prep, coaching young wrestlers, parent involvement, match strategy

The FloWrestling Radio Live team is joined by Ben Askren to talk all things US Open. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter + surprises (4:13) Bo Bassett's performance and Final X matchup with Real Woods (13:25) David Carr's performance (17:12) Luke Lilledahl upsets Spencer Lee (23:48) Marcus Blaze wins 61 kg (29:45) 65 kg (35:58) Lovett and Henson's wild 70 kg final (43:00) Ben Askren joins to talk US Open, health, Mesenbrink, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 US Open Is in The Books! Let's Dive In!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - What a weekend!03:15 - US Open Men's Freestyle Finals05:15 - 57 kg - Lilledahl takes out Spencer15:00 - 61kg - Blaze over Davino21:30 - 65 kg - Bassett Runs the Gauntlet31:30 - 70 kg - Ridge & Caleb was a Thriller!42:00 - 74 kg - Green over Kannon47:40 - 79 kg & 86 kg54:30 - 92 kg & 97 kg01:00:00 - 125 kg01:01:30 - U20s01:05:50 - U20 Finals - First 5 Weights01:27:00 - U20 Finals - Second Half01:30:15 - U17 Cadet World Team is Set!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.

The FloWrestling Radio Live crew sits down to talk about all the latest wrestling news and results. Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter (1:15) Vincent Robinson in the portal (6:45) Bennett Berge to Oklahoma State (22:15) Mark Manning's press conference (26:12) new NCAA proposal for 5 years of eligibility with age caps (34:28) Final X process  (38:35) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene Zannetti gives his detailed Final X recap, going through all the weight classes and breaking down the wrestlers, matches, and surprises as Team USA starts to take shape. Timestamps:0:18 - Going through the weight classes5:42 - Competing when hurt8:36 - How age impacts performance16:30 - Yianni will be back24:21 - Feeling strong32:37 - Real Woods making World Team

Join Daton and Lee as they catch up with the GOAT of Oklahoma State Wrestling according to this specific publication, Luke Surber. Catch up on what he's been up to since the season ended, how he's helping Wyatt Hendrickson prepare for Final X, and what he plans to do to stay involved in the sport in the future.

Join Daton and Lee as they welcome Teague Moore, the Wrestling Consultant, to the podcast to talk about Final X, preview the Jax Forrest - Vito Arujau matchup in Fargo, and talk about Teague's coaching stops. Looking to get your wrestler to the next level? Reach out to Teague Moore at thewrestlingconsultant@gmail.com or check out his website https://thewrestlingconsultant.com/ to help get your athlete the resources they need to find the best fit!

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State wrestling show from Blue-White Illustrated is back with a recap of Final X plus the latest on the Nittany Lions' 2025-2026 schedule.Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel start this week's show with a look at how past, present, and future members of head coach Cael Sanderson's program, plus Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members, performed at the event that sets the U.S. National team. Incoming freshman PJ Duke stole the show in Newark and thus dominates the conversation on this episode. Despite not yet receiving his high school diploma, the New York native is going to World's as his country's representative at 70 kilograms after stunning Cornell great Yianni Diakomihalis with a pin to win their best-of-three series 2-1. Duke, who is a four-time state champ, capped it off with a back flip seconds after the referee slapped the mat to end the match.#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Wrestling Show: Final X Recap | Big Ten Schedule Update

00:00:00 - Spencer Lee 00:05:28 - Real Woods 00:12:49 - PJ Duke 00:16:51 - David Carr 00:20:01 - Levi Haines 00:22:15 - Zahid Valencia 00:26:50 - Trent Hidlay 00:32:17 - Wyatt Hendrickson 00:35:33 - Marcus Blaze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FRL crew recaps a phenomenal Final X event and then PJ Duke joins the show to discuss his big win over Yianni Diakomihalis. Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) 70 kg (23:19) 86 kg (33:52) 74 kg (42:56) 57 kg (46:45) 65 kg (54:38) 92 kg (56:59) 97 kg (57:32) PJ Duke calls in from high school to talk making Senior World Team! (1:18:40) 125 kg (1:21:48) overall Team USA thoughts + questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we recap an electric Final X 2025 event with no shortage of drama, dominance, and surprises. From David Carr taking out Mesenbrink to Levi Haines showing out, we break down the biggest wins and upsets. PJ Duke stuns Yianni, Zahid dominates Dake, and Spencer Lee punches another World Team ticket. We also talk about Kyle Snyder's 11th straight team, Wyatt Hendrickson's thriller, and the impact of true third matches and delayed wrestle-offs. Plus, a look at women's freestyle & Helen Maroulis making her 15th straight team, Real American Freestyle's growth, and Poulin's transfer to Iowa State.07:30 - Delayed Wrestle-offs14:30 - True Third Matches17:49 - 74kg: David Carr beats Mitchell Mesenbrink21:20 - 79kg: Levi Haines is a Hoss24:45 - 125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Puts on a Thriller28:45 - 92kg: Hidlay vs Barr was a Battle33:20 - 97kg: Kyle Snyder Makes 11th Straight Team38:45 - 65kg: Real Woods 1-0 in Making World Teams43:00 - 70kg: PJ Duke Stuns Yianni54:20 - 57kg: Spencer Lee Back on a Team56:15 - 86kg: Zahid Dominated Dake01:00:30 - Women's Freestyle Recap01:07:30 - Steveo Poulin to Iowa State, NCAA Housekeeping01:10:20 - Can Real American Freestyle Succeed?Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaARGUE WITH THE BRAIN ON TWITTER/X: https://x.com/MatScouts1

CP, JB break down all the results and major takeaways from Final X, then hear from 57kg world teamer, Spencer Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00:00 - Kyle Dake 00:10:05 - Spencer Lee 00:19:02 - Real Woods 00:25:35 - Zahid Valencia 00:34:30 - Wyatt Hendrickson 00:42:35 - Yianni Diakomihalis 00:53:55 - Mike Grey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00:00 - Kennedy Blades 00:07:52 - Macey Kilty 00:14:28 - Kylie Welker 00:20:44 - Everest Lydecker 00:25:23 - Kayla Miracle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CP sits down with Jason Nolf for an in depth interview about his time competing against Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Dake as well as his tenacious wrestling style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Tommy and I talk about the new rule changes and what we can look forward to next season in officiating. Then we talk about Troy Nickerson getting the Head Coaching job at Army West Point, and AJ Ferrari's new home in Nebraska. Then we briefly walk through what we are looking forward to at Final X along with the Amit Elor news. Rock On!

Dylan Wanagiel is no stranger to wrestling events. As the current Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Wanagiel is again bringing a major wrestling event to the tri-state area.Previously, Wanagiel was one of the driving forces into bringing the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to Madison Square Garden in New York City, the venue Wanagiel worked at prior to moving back across to the New Jersey side.Final X is also pairing again with the Beat The Streets benefit (btsny.org) as USA Wrestling will wrestle both men's and women's freestyle to determine the world teams.Fans can watch live on Flowrestling or if they're in the region, can pick up tickets via Ticketmaster. Action begins at 12:30 p.m. with true-third matches on Saturday, June 14.Join the conversation with Dylan and host Jason Bryant inside “The Rock” as we prepare for Saturday. Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsLinks to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 787 –Recorded June 12, 2025.

Dylan Wanagiel is no stranger to wrestling events. As the current Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Wanagiel is again bringing a major wrestling event to the tri-state area. Previously, Wanagiel was one of the driving forces into bringing the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to Madison Square Garden in New York City, the venue Wanagiel worked at prior to moving back across to the New Jersey side.  Final X is also pairing again with the Beat The Streets benefit (btsny.org) as USA Wrestling will wrestle both men's and women's freestyle to determine the world teams.  Fans can watch live on Flowrestling or if they're in the region, can pick up tickets via Ticketmaster. Action begins at 12:30 p.m. with true-third matches on Saturday, June 14.  Join the conversation with Dylan and host Jason Bryant inside “The Rock” as we prepare for Saturday.  https://youtu.be/liYIkPpQXMU Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord  Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 787 –Recorded June 12, 2025.

Victoria Anthony joins the show, and the FRL team discusses all the latest wrestling news and results. Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) Dake vs Valencia (10:20) Carr vs Mesenbrink (16:40) Woods vs McKenna (24:12) Lee vs Lilledahl (27:15) Haines vs Wick (29:22) Amit Elor OUT of Final X (33:49) Spey's pick em game (36:45) 133-pound Quarter-Century Team (51:24) 2 Final X questions (54:10) Victoria Anthony previews the women's freestyle matches at Final X (1:05:40) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Team USA roster for the Senior World Wrestling Championships will be announced this weekend in Newark, N.J. Penn State standouts and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members are competing at Final X. Some are vying for a backup spot on the early portion of the day-long card. Others are seeking a starting spot on the national team for this year's championships, which are set for September in Croatia.We preview Saturday's action on a fresh episode of the Blue-White Illustrated Penn State wrestling show.Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel start by taking a look at the true third place matches. Those start at 12:30 p.m. ET. Multiple wrestlers, including incoming freshman Marcus Blaze and five-time NCAA champ Carter Starocci, are competing for a backup spot on Team USA. Blaze is in the 65 kilogram (143.3 pounds) true third place match opposite Nebraska's Brock Hardy. Starocci, then, has a familiar foe in Parker Keckeisen of Northern Iowa in the 86-kilogram (189.5 pounds) true third place match. A win would mean Blaze and Starocci have national team resources for the next year. And, for Blaze in particular, it would mean the U23 Team USA spot at 65 kilograms is his to turn down.

The FloWrestling Radio Live team is joined by Jordan Burroughs to talk all of the latest wrestling news and results. Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) Jordan Burroughs talks retirement, coaching, Final X, and more (57:40) new Army head coach Troy Nickerson talks about taking the position (1:05:42) Final X match order (1:09:02) AJ Ferrari to Nebraska (1:17:55) Final X schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Final X week! We talk:Bo Nickal Ben AskrenAJ Ferrari to NebraskaNational Duals Seeds ImplicationsMcHenry, Vasquez TransferringBeau Bartlett/Penn State Drama?Men's Final X PreviewWomen's Final X PreviewArmy, Kent State Coaching Announcements IncomingBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaFOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke__stanich/

The FRL crew talks about all the latest wrestling news and results. Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) catching up with Cyon (4:39) Vito Arujau has gotten a delay for Final X (20:27) Cyon's new projects for Flo include upgraded software (33:10) revealing and debating the greatest 125-pounder of this quarter century (57:45) Final X betting lines (1:21:50) Tsargush named Team Russia head coach (1:24:43) transfer portal news (1:25:30) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we break down the delay in Vito Arujau's Final X wrestle-off, what it means for the series, and why it matters. We also talk about Oklahoma quietly continuing to stockpile talent with the addition of Hipolito, and the Army head coaching search narrowing to its final three. Plus, an update on AJ Ferrari, a look ahead to June 15th recruiting calls, and Willie's Real American Freestyle trip and takeaways.01:30 - Vito Arujau Gets a Wrestle-off Delay for Final X15:30 - Oklahoma Picks Up Hipolito, Quietly Continuing to Load Up24:30 - Tyler Wells Buffaloes Willie29:40 - Army Head Coach Position Down To Final 332:30 - Update on AJ Ferrari41:15 - June 15th First Calls50:35 - Willie's Real American Freestyle Trip & UpdatesBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScouts

This week Tommy and I talk about USA Wrestling and the Kyle Snyder situation and strange lack of response. We also talk through the U20 and U23 results and some of the guys who stood out. We talk through the crowded PSU lineup as well and where we expect guys to end up. We also talk about AJ Ferrari and the surprise with UNC. We finish with the delayed Final X match for Vito and Jax Forrest. Rock On!

The FRL crew discusses all the latest wrestling news and results. Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) Army job update (5:30) Kyle Snyder is likely to wrestle at Final X (7:34) Vito looking for a Final X wrestle-off delay? (9:28) is it alright that multiple D1 head coaches have left for assistant jobs? (15:08) Marcus Blaze states he is likely going 133 next year - what this means for Penn State (18:03) brief U20 talk (21:05) why RBY could be the #2 ranked wrestler in the World after this weekend (26:50) other odds and ends (32:45) debating the top 4 greatest Penn State wrestlers of all-time (1:01:55) Tyler doesn't know sports + questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we cover everything from who's still in the transfer portal to the recent 18-month USADA suspension of Thomas Gilman, and signs pointing to Kyle Snyder's return at Final X. We dive into updates on the Real American Freestyle movement, Lehigh adding women's wrestling, and the increasingly competitive Junior World Team Trials. We also explore the impact of the same-day best-of-three format—and wrap by asking: Where is Iowa this freestyle season?10:50 - Who is Left in the Transfer Portal?13:45 - Thomas Gilman Suspended for 18 months25:45 - Sounds like Kyle Snyder is Competing at Final X33:00 - Real American Freestyle Update39:10 - Lehigh Adds Women's Wrestling47:45 - Junior World Team Trials Continue to Heat Up01:00:10 - The Advantage of Best of 3 Same Day in Junior World Team Trials01:18:05 - Where is Iowa this Freestyle Season?Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

In his first appearance on Baschamania, Penn State's Levi Haines joins the show fresh off a World Team Trials win to talk about his dominant performance, what it means to be heading to Final X, and how it felt getting revenge on Dean Hamiti. We break down Levi's incredible first three years at Penn State — including three Big Ten titles, a 73–4 record, and finishes of 2nd, 1st, and 3rd at the NCAA Championships. Levi opens up about leadership, faith, gratitude, and the elite culture inside the Penn State and NLWC room, plus his thoughts on social media, NIL, and who's the better outdoorsman — him or Josh Barr.TIMESTEAMPS01:00 - Winning the World Team Trials05:00 - Beating Hamiti in the Finals07:00 - Opposing David Taylor11:15 - Placing 1st, 2nd & 3rd at NCAA's16:45 - Learning The Most From Loss18:00 - Moving Up Two Weight Classes19:00 - Winning 3 Big Ten Titles21:00 - Winning Team Titles vs Individual Titles24:00 - The Depth at Penn State28:40 - The Penn State Coaches & Leadership31:00 - Having No Off Switch35:00 - Importance of Family39:15 - Stepping Up into Leadership42:00 - Penn State Culture & Gratitude47:00 - Growing in His Faith49:00 - Plans for Social Media53:30 - Perspective Heading into Final X54:30 - Rapid Fire Fan Questions

This week we connect with Joey Blaze - NCAA Finalist and 3rd place finisher at the World Team Trials. We talk about his experiences on the big stage, his perpective going into Final X, and how cool it was wrestling in the NCAA finals. We also talk about his teammates, being a leader, and about coach Ersland and his impact. Joey proves to be wise beyond his years. Next Tommy and I talk about the upcoming Final X matches, the results from the trials, and what we can look forward to. Block off your calendars now for that Saturday, June 14th! Also Flag Day as it turns out!

In this episode of Basch & The Brain, we break down all the major storylines from the 2025 World Team Trials. We start with the good, the bad, and the ugly from the event before diving into each key weight class — including Real Woods showing out at 65kg, Yianni vs PJ locked in at 70kg, Carter vs Dake delivering at 86kg, and Josh Barr making serious noise at 92kg. We also discuss PSU/NLWC sending 7 athletes to Final X, Skylar Grote vs Amit Elor, and whether Mason Parris & Gable Steveson's absences left 125kg feeling flat. Plus, we close with a teaser on the Class of 2026 Big Board and our Top 10 recruiting prospects.05:00 - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of the World Team Trials18:18 - 65kg Recap, Real Woods Brought It30:25 - 70kg Recap, We're Getting Yianni vs PJ!36:00 - National Team/Not Wrestling Back44:40 - 79kg, PSU/NLWC Sends 7 to Final X48:43 - 86kg - Carter/Dake Delivered57:00 - 92kg - Barr is an Animal01:01:45 - 97kg - TBD if Our Rep is Now Set01:05:15 - 125kg - Lacked the Star Power We're Used To01:10:20 - Skylar Grote brought it to Amit Elor01:12:15 - Class of 2026 Big Board Teaser1:14:20 - The NEW TOP 10 in The Class of 2026!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

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 Update11:45 - Will We See Snyder at Final X?17:31 - Raney Bros Commit to Oklahoma State25:30 - Iowa Fan Reactions to Not Getting Raney31:30 - Next Year, Class of 202739:30 - World Team Trials Matchups & Making Final PicksBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPSISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamania/WILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

On episode #138 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Trent Hidlay sits down with his current Wolfpack RTC head coach Jamill Kelly. Kelly was a teammate (at Oklahoma State) and previously coached under Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizo, and recently returned to Raleigh to join the RTC. The former Olympic Silver medalist talks about the Pack's recent success at the U.S. Open and Hidlay qualifying for Final X. #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcast SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

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 Compares03:30 - Having a Full Year Off07:00 - The Transition to 70kg10:00 - Cardenas & Bryce Wins11:30 - Takeaways from Finals with Green14:00 - Best of 3 Series at Final X16:45 - Focusing on Green vs World Competition19:00 - Only 26, But Already 2622:30 - Being the Old Guy23:00 - PJ Duke Story24:30 - Inspiration in the Young Guys29:00 - Mindset Focus33:00 - Evolving at This Point in Your Career34:15 - Thoughts on Current State of Team USA39:00 - Impact of Guys Wrestling for Other Countries45:45 - NIL's Impact on RTC's58:00 - Simon Ruiz Story01:00:50 - Fan Q&ATweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories.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 at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@JustinBaschCONNECT ON X/TWITTER:TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbasch

The FRL crew talks about all the latest wrestling news and results. Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) portal update (6:00) Lee Roper hired as Cowboy RTC coach (10:45) we're starting to get Final X bids accepted (15:45) Tsabalov suspended for 6 years by WADA (18:28) 2015 NCAA champs vs 2025 NCAA champs (51:25) Tyler and JD's weekend bike accident (55:22) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices