Beste Wisconsin Badgers Football podcaster (2025)

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Spring superlatives, draft recap, transfer portal adds 58:37

1d ago58:37

58:37

Spring practice is in the books. Zach and Jesse give their big picture takeaways, hand out some spring superlatives, discuss what it means that just two Badgers got drafted and close talking about the latest transfer portal additions. Follow the show on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Carlos Harper: Biggest Man on Campus 43:35

4d ago43:35

43:35

Former Badgers offensive tackle Carlos Harper joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Madison, the pressure of being the largest player in program history, how he made the most of his time as a Badger, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us…

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Episode 350 - Max Attends the Not-The-Launch 52:29

8d ago52:29

52:29

The Spring Showcase had a special guest who shares his thoughts on the day.

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Spring Showcase recap, Overreaction, er No?, Jesse talks The Athletic departure 1:00:28

9d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Fans got a chance to see the Badgers for the first time this spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in the Spring Showcase, including how the QBs played, concerns at left tackle, a true freshman LB making noise and more. They also play some Overreaction, er No? and Jesse discusses his decision to leave The Athletic. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Exploring the Badgerverse 28:04

11d ago28:04

28:04

Bernie and Perko wade through Badger social media to find what fans are talking about and give their takes on recent transfers, the change in attitude, key injuries to the offensive line, and more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers an…

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Kevin Heywood done for the season, Tanner Koziol and Mark Hamper leaving, actual positives from spring ball 46:55

14d ago46:55

46:55

It's been a tough couple days on the news front for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse dive into Kevin Heywood's likely season-ending injury, the departures of two recent transfer portal additions, some positives from the last couple of practices and the commitment of 3-star QB Ryan Hopkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 349 - Good News Would Be Nice 40:22

14d ago40:22

40:22

Tanner Koziol. Kevin Heywood. Is there light in the darkness? The BSAPM makes a return!

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Mike Tressel speaks, recapping practice, couple injuries 56:51

18d ago56:51

56:51

Wisconsin was on the field twice this week already. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in practice on Tuesday and Thursday. The guys also get into comments from DC Mike Tressel on what will be different about the defense this year and touch on a couple key injuries that hit on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mid-Spring Mailbag: In-State Recruiting, Most Important Positions, Best Madison Stories & More 34:51

18d ago34:51

34:51

Bernie and Perko answer listener mailbag questions on recruiting, the upcoming seasons, their favorite moments in Madison, and more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's w…

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Spring practice thoughts, position battles, listener questions 51:21

22d ago51:21

51:21

Wisconsin is nearly halfway through spring practice. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen through seven practices, including several interesting position battles on the offensive side of the ball. They also tackle a ton of listener questions, including whether the Badgers make a bowl game, the position group that could take the biggest jump and…

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Vinny Anthony: The Power of Perseverance 35:21

25d ago35:21

35:21

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony joins Bernie and Perko to discuss how he went from a lightly recruited player in Kentucky to the team's WR1, why he has stuck with UW through all of the coaching and staff changes, what his goals are for his senior season, and much more! Follow Vinny on Twitter/X @VinnyAnthony1 and on Instagram @vinny_a…

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Badgers back from spring break, in-state recruiting 49:11

27d ago49:11

49:11

Wisconsin was back from spring break on Tuesday as the team held practice No. 5 of spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw, including a notable position change, what's different about the offense, some young guys making plays, the size along the defensive line and more. They also get into 3-star OL Gavin Meier's comments about the Badgers and …

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Episode 348 - You Only Love Us For Our Pivot Tables 59:41

1M ago59:41

59:41

Rich and Max talk a little spring practice and then dig into a 3 month old listener question

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2025 Storyline Draft 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

Bernie and Perko draft their top players, coaches, and storylines they're excited for in the 2025 season and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show with…

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Ricardo Hallman: Keeping the Faith 34:42

1M ago34:42

34:42

Wisconsin Badgers All-American cornerback Ricardo Hallman joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from growing up in South Florida youth football, talk about his growth as a player and person in Madison, break down how the team has changed this offseason, discuss how his faith drives him, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever y…

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Evaluating spring ball so far, new looks on offense, early standouts, listener questions 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

The Badgers have been on the field for three practices in spring. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss their early impressions. They also get into how the offense looks different, some early standouts on both sides of the ball and finish with some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nick Davis: Returning the Favor 42:17

1M ago42:17

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Former Badgers wide receiver and All-American returner Nick Davis joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path from walk-on to star returner as a freshman, playing with legends like Ron Dayne and Lee Evans, making it to the NFL, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new a…

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Episode 347 - 2025 Spring Practice Preview 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Rich and Max are basically looking for the same stuff...no idea if this is good or bad.

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Austin Brown: Adapt or Die 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

Wisconsin Badgers senior defensive back Austin Brown joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the growth of the team during the offseason, how he's adapted to playing multiple positions, the goals for the team this fall, why he's passionate about cancer research, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the…

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Spring practice preview, updated 2025 roster, Tayshon Bardo commits 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

Wisconsin will open spring practice on Thursday. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing Luke Fickell and the Badgers as they get going. The guys also jump into the roster changes unveiled earlier this week and touch on the commitment of 2026 WR commit Tayshon Bardo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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QB coach Kenny Guiton joins the show, winter workouts update, Luke Fickell article 55:18

2M ago55:18

55:18

The Camp is back. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest from winter workouts, including big leaps by several players. Then, QB coach Kenny Guiton joins the show to discuss his move from WRs, what he’s seen from the new trio of quarterbacks, how they fit Jeff Grimes’ offense, his philosophy in developing QBs and a little on the WRs he used to coach. The…

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Jake Renfro: At the Center of Everything 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

Badgers starting center Jake Renfro joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Jeff Grimes is helping the team get back to Badger football, why he believes in Luke Fickell, the growth of the offensive line, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitte…

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Episode 346 - Jack Coan: The Toyota Camry of Quarterbacks 1:04:36

2M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Rich and Max discuss the Luke Fickell media blitz and talk about what DAnny O'Neil brings to the Badgers

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Brian Calhoun - Back in the Saddle 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

Badgers All-American Brian Calhoun returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about his return to coaching, his thoughts on new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, handling recruiting and NIL deals, and more. Sign up with Underdog Fantasy - our newest partner - with our link and use our promo code BADGERS for a free pick and up to $1,000 in b…

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Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr joins the show, Badgers have a new GM 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

The newest Wisconsin quarterback -- Billy Edwards Jr -- joins the show to talk about his decision to come to the Badgers, how he fits in Jeff Grimes' offense, how he's established himself as a leader, some guys that are standing out in winter workouts and more. Zach and Jesse also discuss the addition of Marcus Sedberry as the program's general man…

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Brady Collins: For the Boys 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

Badgers Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the show to have a candid conversation about not living up to expectations in 2024, what has changed this offseason, how Brent Grimes' system meshes with who Wisconsin wants to be as a team, what is going to be different in 2025, and much, much more. Sign up with Underdog…

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Group Therapy with Clint Cosgrove 49:35

3M ago49:35

49:35

There's not a lot of great news coming out of Badgerland these days, so Bernie and Perko sat down with Clint Cosgrove to talk it all out. How much does the loss of Max Steinecker hurt? Can Jeff Grimes' offense be successful? Will we ever see a true team culture in the portal era? Sign up with Underdog Fantasy - our newest partner - with our link an…

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Nyzier Fourqurean is back, Max Stienecker is headed to USC 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

Wisconsin cornerback Nyzer Fourqurean is (likely) back for another year. Why the court issued an injunction and what it means for the Badgers. Meanwhile, GM Max Stienecker is headed to USC's recruiting department. What kind of impact does it have on Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 345 - Way Too Much Billy Edwards Talk 46:52

3M ago46:52

46:52

Watching Maryland's offensive line stumble through 11 games was troubling.

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Episode 344 - Max Stienecker and the End of Badger Football 45:13

3M ago45:13

45:13

It's time to find a new team to root for.

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Wisconsin OC Jeff Grimes joins the show 43:30

3M ago43:30

43:30

The guys are joined by Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes to discuss the install of his offense, what he's seen from the QBs so far, his thoughts on being under center or in shotgun in short yardage, whether he feels pressure in turning the Badgers offense around and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Introducing the new coaches, transfer portal news, Junior Day visitors 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

The Badgers introduced their new coaches this week. Zach and Jesse discuss the offense that OC Jeff Grimes wants to install, Kenny Guiton's move from WRs coach to QB coach, the hire of Jordan Reid as WRs coach and the promotion of Jack Cooper to coach the safeties. They also get into some of the latest transfer portal moves, which players in the 20…

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Krissy Birdsall: Reporting from the Arena 52:18

3M ago52:18

52:18

ESPN Madison, WSUM, Big Ten+, and Peacock reporter and producer Krissy Birdsall joins Bernie and Perko to break down the surprising success of the Men's Basketball team, the latest on the turmoil surrounding the football program, her career covering Badger sports, and more. Follow Krissy on Twitter @KrissyBirdsall and on Instagram @krissywiththecal…

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Family Business with Ben Johnson 48:25

3M ago48:25

48:25

Former Badgers and Lions offensive lineman Ben Johnson stops by to join Bernie and Perko to chat about his unique path to Madison, playing on the same offensive line as his cousin Al, learning from some of the best players to ever play the position, and much more. Sign up with Underdog Fantasy - our newest partner - with our link and use our promo …

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Wisconsin/Big Ten vs Xavier Lucas/Miami, transfer portal superlatives 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Wisconsin finally ended its silence on the Xavier Lucas situation. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest developments in what is becoming a national story that could have a significant impact on college athletics. They also dive into some transfer portal superlatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tales from the Press Box with Kyle Golik 49:24

3M ago49:24

49:24

College football writer and Senior Columnist at mikefarrellsports.com Kyle Golik joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his year on the road from the Combine to Big Ten Media Days, Madison, Morgantown, the Fiesta Bowl, and the Rose Bowl before previewing the CFP National Championship game. Sign up with Underdog Fantasy - our newest partner - with our…

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Offseason Changes and an NIL Draft with Jake Kocorowski 39:26

4M ago39:26

39:26

Badger Extra reporter Jake Kocorowski joins Bernie and Perko to recap all of the changes that have happened at Wisconsin this offseason before the three guys do a draft to determine the most valuable Badgers of the past 30 years. Let us know who drafted the most valuable team in the comments! Make sure to follow Jake on Twitter (@jakekoco) and on I…

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Grading the Luke Fickell era, breaking down the 2-deep on defense and ST 1:10:22

4M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Wisconsin is more than two years into the Luke Fickell era. Zach and Jesse grade it on seven different categories and give it an overall grade. They also dive into Jesse's projected two-deep on defense and special teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av The Zone

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Ricardo Hallman returns, coaching staff filled out, Xavier Lucas lawyers up 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

The Badgers got big news Wednesday with the return of Ricardo Hallman. Zach and Jesse discuss what the veteran's decision to stay means for the defense. They get into Luke Fickell finalizing his coaching staff and then finish with the Xavier Lucas situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 343 - Portal Subtractions, Portal Additions 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

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Lots of insane conjecture about the Xavier Lucas situation and discussions of the comings and goings in the transfer portal.

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Coaching moves, new transfer portal additions, early look at the 2-deep on offense 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

Wisconsin has a new quarterback's coach and now an opening at WR coach. Zach and Jesse discuss the move of Kenny Guiton from WRs to QBs, along with Jack Cooper being elevated to safeties coach. Then they get into the latest transfer portal additions and whether the DL is improved from this past season. They close with an early look at what the two-…

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Meeting Matt Jung, the toughest 2-deep projection, CFP reaction 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

Zach and Jesse are back for the first episode of 2025. The guys discuss the College Football Playoff with a bit of a Wisconsin angle, then jump into the player Jesse believes could be the most interesting transfer -- safety Matt Jung. They close with some talk about the toughest position on offense to project a depth chart for. See omnystudio.com/l…

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Xavier Lucas situation, transfer portal moves, meeting the new QBs 51:53

4M ago51:53

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Wisconsin and Xavier Lucas are in a standoff at this point. Though details are still few, Zach and Jesse discuss what is known about the situation. They also get into the latest moves in the transfer portal and further introduce new QBs Billy Edwards Jr. and Danny O'Neil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wisconsin adds on defense, the QB room overhaul, Tawee Walker in the portal 47:16

4M ago47:16

47:16

Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news that Tawee Walker is in the transfer portal and lookin…

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The portal gives and takes, Overreaction, er No? 50:50

4M ago50:50

50:50

Wisconsin has now seen more than 20 guys hit the portal, including CB Xavier Lucas. Zach and Jesse discuss what his loss means. They also get into all the guys the Badgers have added, including a couple intriguing players in Matt Jung and Mark Hamper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Portal Culture with David Pfaff 32:34

4M ago32:34

32:34

Former Badgers DL David Pfaff returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about the problems with building a program culture in the transfer portal era, how Wisconsin's defense will have to adjust losing 7 starters, the NIL Class Action suit for former players, and more. You can learn more about the class action lawsuit here. Be sure to also check out…

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Episode 342 - WTF Happened to the Air Raid with The Dairy Raid 40:54

4M ago40:54

40:54

Ryan Andersen from the Dairy Raid joins the podcast to talk through Phil Longo's time in Madison and looks ahead to what Jeff Grimes might mean for the offense in 2025.

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Wisconsin gets its QBs, restocking the defense, Preston Zachman back, Alex Grinch to UCF 57:38

4M ago57:38

57:38

It's been a crazy few days for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse break it all down, including the Badgers adding a pair of QBs, restocking the front seven, Landyn Locke not coming, Preston Zachman staying and Alex Grinch leaving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av The Zone

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Walking the Badger Beat with Jeff Potrykus 49:19

4M ago49:19

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Legendary columnist and beat reporter Jeff Potrykus joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from his 30+ year covering the Wisconsin Badgers, talk about the state of the team under Luke Fickell, what changes he wants to see for both Wisconsin and college football in general, and much more! Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listeni…

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Trech is back, Braedyn Locke is in the portal, Transfer targets, OMG that 2025 schedule 44:21

5M ago44:21

44:21

Wisconsin got good news from the portal on Wednesday with Trech Kekahuna announcing he would be returning to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the move, and then get into Braedyn Locke putting his name into the portal and what it means for the QB spot. They also go over some of the Badgers targets in the portal and close with a look at a brutal 2…

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