Podcasts by IKE Badgers Podcast

Wisconsin Upsets #2 Marquette in Statement Win - College Football Chaos (Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, and the end of an era) from 2023-12-05T21:08:03

The Badgers pulled off the upset! In today''s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap Wisconsin's home win over in-state rivals Marquette in basketball. Then the brothers turn thei...

The Axe is Back - Badgers Knock Off Minnesota to Cap Off Regular Season, Wisconsin Marquette Basketball Preview (Bowl Game Predictions, Grading Tanner Mordecai, The Path Forward for Greg Gard) from 2023-11-28T21:35:17

The Axe is Back! In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Badgers’ 28-14 win over Minnesota in the final game of the season. How do the brothers grade the season? What about some...

Axe Week - Braelon Allen Leads Badgers to Overtime Victory vs Nebraska at Home (Defensive Big Plays, Tanner Mordecai as QB1, and an Ohio State, Michigan Showdown, Jim Harbaugh, Minnesota Game Preview) from 2023-11-21T21:15:52

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Braelon Allen played through injury and scored two massive touchdowns for Wisconsin in their 24-17 Overtime victory over Nebraska. In today’s epis...

Coach Fickell's BIG Mistake, Evaluating the State of the Program - Wisconsin Bottoms Out with Loss vs Northwestern (Hunter Woehler's comments, Chris Orr, Myles Burkett) from 2023-11-14T20:05:09

Tanner Mordecai came back to start and the Badgers quickly found themselves in a 24-3 hole against Northwestern. Wisconsin hits rock bottom again and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex ...

Badgers Back to Square One, Lose to Indiana (Braedyn Locke in review, Coach Fickell and Longo evaluations, Around College Football, UW Alumni in the NFL) from 2023-11-07T20:19:38

Indiana was 0-5 in the Big Ten entering Saturday’s game. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into Wisconsin’s embarrassing loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. Where does Coach Fickell ...

Badgers Fall Short to Ohio State in Competitive Effort (Braelon Allen goes down with injury, Ricardo Hallman hits 5 interceptions, Marvin Harrison Jr, and Indiana Preview) from 2023-10-31T19:48:11

At one point the game was 10-10 and it looked like momentum was turning in Wisconsin’s favor. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Ohio State game. What did they see from Bra...

Badgers Complete Comeback to Win in Illinois over Bret Bielema (Left Tackle Nolan Rucci catches winner from Quarterback Braedyn Locke, Braelon Allen Beast Mode, Ohio State Preview) from 2023-10-24T20:20:03

Wisconsin Football is back! In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Badger's 25-21 comeback victory over Illinois on the road as well as preview the upcoming Ohio State ...

Wisconsin Falls to Iowa at Home, Loses QB Tanner Mordecai in the Process (Braedyn Locke or Myles Burkett, Illinois and Bret Bielema Preview) from 2023-10-17T19:55:56

It was ugly, but at least it was entertaining. Wisconsin fell over the weekend at home to Iowa in ugly fashion, losing their starting quarterback to injury, and more. Where does the team go from...

Ricardo Hallman Goes House Call, Badgers Advance to 4-1 Following Home Win vs Rutgers (Braelon Allen Bounces Back, Big Ten Landscape, Predictions for Iowa) from 2023-10-11T20:29:27

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ celebrate the Badgers resilience to finding ways to win. At 4-1, it hasn't been pretty, but the team is knocking on the doorstep of the Top...

Badgers - Rutgers Game Preview, Around College Football (Top 25, Big Ten, Looking Ahead at the Schedule) from 2023-10-03T22:54:50

Fresh off a bye week, how will Wisconsin show up on game day? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ jump into the greater college football conversation. Where does Wisconsin stack u...

Friday Night Lights - Badgers Knock Off Purdue in Indi (Braelon Allen Time, Ricardo Hallman and Hunter Woehler, Tanner Mordecai's Destiny at QB) from 2023-09-26T21:19:14

Big win under the lights on Friday night for the Badgers over Purdue. The offense looked to have some creativity and misdirection, but how are the fans feeling? At 3-1, Alex and KJ assess what t...

Five Interceptions - Badgers Defense Leads Wisconsin to Victory Over Georgia Southern (Is Mordecai the guy? Hunter Woehler Dawg Check, More Braelon Allen, Looking Ahead at Big 10 Play) from 2023-09-19T19:46:09

Badgers win, but it wasn't pretty. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Georgia Souther game, unpacking the good, the bad, and the ugly. Is Mordecai going to finish t...

Badgers Honeymoon Ends in Washington, Cougars Upset Wisconsin (Tanner Mordecai, Coaching Staff, and State of the Program) from 2023-09-12T20:27:53

Reality check - Wisconsin falls to the Washington State Cougars two years in a row. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ break it down with Badgers fans. There was always bound to ...

Badgers Start the Fickell Era with a WIN - Wisconsin beats Buffalo in Season Opener (Grading Tanner Mordecai at QB, Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi Carry, Pass Rush Problems, Colorado and Coach Prime) from 2023-09-05T20:06:07

At least the Badgers got the Win. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Week 1 performance from the Badgers. How did Coaches Fickell and Longo look? Who played well? What ...

Special Guest Darryl Peterson Joins the Show for a Special 2023 Wisconsin Badgers Football Season Preview from 2023-08-29T20:14:13

Darryl Peterson joins the podcast with Alex and KJ today for a special football season preview! Talking the depth chart, players to know, predictions and more, learn about Darryl's path to s...

Braelon Allen Named Preseason 2nd Team All-American - Big Ten's Players To Know (Predictions for the East and West, Coach Fickell's Qualifications, and a Quarterback Competition) from 2023-08-22T20:01:27

The light at the end of the tunnel is in view. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ talk the preseason rankings and predictions floating around college football. What are they abou...

Badgers Ranked 19 in College Football Preseason Poll - Braelon Allen in a New Offense (Looking out at Buffalo, Update on JT, and Alumni in the NFL Preseason) from 2023-08-15T19:13:05

College Football is less than 20 days away. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ look out at the Buffalo matchup on September 2 as well as provide updates and analysis on all thing...

Jonathan Taylor Crisis - Big Ten Expansion and a New Era of Wisconsin Football (Braelon Allen, Offensive Weapons, Fall Camp, and Joe Thomas enters the NFL Hall of Fame) from 2023-08-08T21:17:58

The Big Ten Conference is adding more teams from the West Coast. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the latest changes in college football. Bringing you updates from Fa...

Former Badgers Coach Jim Leonhard Joins The Fighting Illini - How an Accomplished Defensive Coordinator Ended Up Back with Bret Bielema, Jonathan Taylor Contract Situation) from 2023-07-25T19:53:56

Breaking news: Jim Leonhard is joining Illinois as a Senior Advisor to the Football Program. Does he have some master plan up his sleeve? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive ...

Badgers Loading Up - Coach Fickell's New Football Recruits (Top Players to Know, Former High-Ranked Prospects, and the UW Tradition) from 2023-07-18T19:28:21

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are here to provide Badgers fans with an update on the Football team and the new recruits coming to town. This time, the players are not from t...

Badgers Offensive Weapons - WR Markus Allen Leaves Program, Enters Transfer Portal (Expectations for Phil Longo's Offense, Coach Fickell's presence in the Big 10) from 2023-06-27T21:30

The Wisconsin Badgers lose another player, this time it's Markus Allen to the transfer portal. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the team's depth at the W...

Badgers Big Ten Championship Ambitions - Is Tanner Mordecai a Heisman sleeper? (Over/Under Win Totals for Wisconsin and Conference) from 2023-06-20T21:30:37

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ go through the Vegas odds for the Big Ten Conference and give their thoughts. What are the chances Wisconsin makes it to the Big Ten Championsh...

Badgers Football Recruiting Classes - Coach Fickell and Coach Longo Heating Up (Recruits to Know, What to expect from Braelon Allen in his Junior Season) from 2023-06-13T22:00:33

The Wisconsin Football program continues to bring in the talent. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ look deeper at the recruiting classes of 2023 and 2024. Which position groups ...

Badgers Basketball Lands Four-Star Recruit Daniel Freitag - Predictions for Football Team in the Big Ten (Coach Fickell's First Year Expectations, Leo Chenal Visits the White House) from 2023-06-06T21:30:26

Boom! Greg Gard lands another four-star recruit. In today's episode of the podcast Alex and KJ dive into the details. The brothers also touch on the Big Ten Conference and rank the other foo...

Badgers and the NFL Draft - Pick Analysis and Team Fit for Tippmann, Benton, and Herbig (Coach Gard's new roster, Learning from TJ Watt, Coach Fickell, and Graduation Day in Madison) from 2023-05-16T21:30:53

Alex and KJ return from Italy to talk the NFL Draft and the Badgers players selected. How will Tippmann do with Aaron Rodgers? Is Pittsburgh the dream scenario for Nick Herbig? The brother dive ...

NFL Draft Week & Spring Game - Reflecting on some of the Best Badgers in Recent Years (Coach Fickell's Defense Looking Good, Wyoming Basketball Transfer Back in the Portal) from 2023-04-25T21:30:15

This is the week the Badgers men have waited for - NFL Draft weekend. A special moment for any football player and exciting for fans. Alex and KJ look forward to the draft in this week's epi...

Greg Gard lands AJ Storr from St. Johns in Transfer Portal - Wide Receiver Will Pauling Impressing for Phil Longo's Air Raid Offense (What's next for Braelon Allen? NFL Draft less than 10 days away) from 2023-04-18T21:30:17

Badgers Basketball program celebrates 125 years by landing another big time recruit from the transfer portal. This time it is St. Johns AJ Storr. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and ...

Badgers Basketball Lands Wyoming Guard Noah Reynolds from Transfer Portal - CJ Williams Tearing Up Spring Football (Joe Tippmann, Keeanu Benton Rising Up NFL Draft Boards) from 2023-04-11T20:00:36

The basketball season just ended, but the transfer window is wide open. Wisconsin lands its first in former-Wyoming guard Noah Reynolds. Is it enough to rival Michigan nailing Caleb Love from No...

Badgers should Move-On from Greg Gard - Basketball season ends with ugly NIT loss (Uconn crowned National Champions, Brian Butch response, Football Spring Update, and a new Men's Hockey Coach) from 2023-04-04T19:03:37

Badgers basketball season ends in flames and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the plan going forward. One that is without coach Greg Gard. This did not make former pl...

Badgers Coach Fickell Sets Goal of Winning a National Championship (First look at new Quarterbacks, NFL Pro Day, Basketball Team in Final Four of NIT) from 2023-03-28T20:17:27

Spring football has officially started in Madison and the atmosphere is electric. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the early depth charts and point out what they...

Badgers Still Alive in the NIT - Marquette Falls in NCAA Tournament to Michigan State (Wisconsin Football Pro Day, Women's Hockey National Championship) from 2023-03-21T23:20:01

Brackets are busted and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the NCAA tournament. Marquette has been knocked out. #1 seed Purdue upset by a 16-seed. Other big names such ...

Badgers Basketball Falls First Round to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament - Is it time to fire Greg Gard? (NIT Bound, In-State Rivals, Badgers in the Pros, a new contract for TJ Edwards) from 2023-03-14T20:32:15

The Badgers men's basketball program was upset by Ohio State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Badgers now find themselves in the NIT ready to take on the Bradley Braves. Is this the...

Badgers Fire Men's Hockey Coach - Is Greg Gard Next? (NFL Combine Results for Keeanu Benton, Nick Herbig, and Joe Tippmann) from 2023-03-07T20:43:42

Tony Granato has been fired as the Badgers men's hockey coach. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the debate on whether Greg Gard is the next coach to go? In addition, the ...

Badgers Heading to the NFL Draft Combine - Evaluating This Year's and Last Year's Participants (Basketball team loses overtime thriller to Michigan, Greg Gard Debate) from 2023-02-28T20:28:24

It is Combine Week and the Wisconsin Badgers Football program is sending 3 players to participate: Benton, Herbig, and Tippmann. Who will test the best? Who went last year? Why do Badgers always...

Super Bowl Champion Leo Chenal Joins The Show To Tell His Super Bowl Story from 2023-02-21T19:29:49

One of the best interviews in IKE history, Super Bowl Champion Leo Chenal returns to the podcast to share his can't miss Super Bowl story. Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast!

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Badgers Super Bowl Winners - NFL Draft Combine Invites (Basketball Team Loses Overtime Game to Nebraska, Which direction is the program going?) from 2023-02-14T20:49:07

Super Bowl is over and Alex and KJ come on the pod to congratulate current and former Wisconsin Super Bowl Champions. The brothers also talk the upcoming NFL Combine and the basketball team that...

Badgers Land Jamel Howard - Keeanu Benton Impresses at the Senior Bowl (Nick Herbig Draft Stock, Losing to Northwestern Twice, and How much longer can the Basketball team put up with Greg Gard?) from 2023-02-07T20:28:33

Badgers Football goes into Illinois and lands another recruit. This time it is defensive tackle Jamel Howard, choosing Madison over programs like LSU and Michigan. Who will he replace? Potential...

Badgers Football Landing Recruits in Enemy Territory - Is Greg Gard capable of turning things around? (TJ Edwards & Leo Chenal in the Super Bowl, New Four-Star Tight End, and a 12-8 Basketball team) from 2023-01-31T20:34:48

Badgers Basketball has dropped 2 more games since last episode, falling to 12-8 on the year. Is their season on life-support? In today’s podcast, Alex and KJ dive into whether or not Greg Gard c...

Badgers Basketball Skid - Linebackers still in the NFL Playoffs (TJ Edwards, Leo Chenal, Jack Sanborn, Greg Gard, and what the Basketball Team needs to do to turn things around in Madison) from 2023-01-24T20:04:12

Big Ten Basketball is in midseason form and only one team has separated from the pack: #1 ranked Purdue. The Wisconsin Badgers find themselves at 4-4 in conference play and 12-6 overall looking ...

Badgers Coaches Luke Fickell & Phil Longo Land Big Time Wide Receivers (How UW's Class Stacks Up, How it Benefits Braelon Allen, Basketball Update & More!) from 2023-01-18T00:22:25

First it was Wisconsin getting the coaches. Then Wisconsin got the Quarterbacks. Now Wisconsin lands the receivers. The Badgers recruiting momentum is INSANE, with Luke Fickell landing stud rece...

Badgers Coach Fickell Going Crazy - Lands Another Quarterback Transfer (Roster Update, New Receivers in Town, JJ Watt Retirement, Basketball Team Eyes Up Michigan State) from 2023-01-10T21:29:27

Alright, it is getting absurd at this point. Badgers new coach Luke Fickell has landed another quarterback transfer, this time from the SEC. He also has added multiple new coaches and offensive ...

Badgers Bowl Game Winners - Knock off Oklahoma State, Finish with a Winning Record (Coach Luke Fickell and OC Phil Longo land another Quarterback, SMU’s Tanner Mordecai, Big Ten Bball Up Next) from 2023-01-03T20:42:31

Badgers salvage the season, defeating Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl 24-17 and finishing with a winning record in Jim Leonhard’s final game. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex a...

Badgers Quarterback Recruits - Bowl Game Preview (First look at Coach Luke Fickell, Trevor Lawrence look-alike, Basketball team rises to #15, Athletic Programs moving in the right direction) from 2022-12-27T21:41:56

Badgers are set to face Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl tonight and in today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ preview the matchup. Which players did Oklahoma State lose? How abou...

Badgers Bowl Game Depth Chart - Familiar Faces and New Opportunities (Herbig, Mertz, and Benton update, Luke Fickell puts emphasis on winning, New QB transfer, Basketball Team jumps up to #17) from 2022-12-20T21:31:28

With all the changes going on inside and outside of the football program, who will start for the Badgers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl? In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the...

Badgers Fickell Era Announcements - Braelon Allen is Back (Herbig and Benton declare for NFL Draft, Wisconsin snags 2 recruits, End-Of-Season Awards, Basketball Team starts conference play 2-0) from 2022-12-13T22:39:31

Braelon Allen will remain in Madison despite the coaching change. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the roster moves. Which players have declared for the draft? Which play...

Badgers Graham Mertz Gone - Wisconsin Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal (Luke Fickell Era Changes, Bowl Game against Oklahoma State, Jim Leonhard's Future, and a Basketball Win Against a Rival) from 2022-12-05T21:03:03

Massive news out of Madison: Quarterback Graham Mertz has entered the transfer portal and left the program. What does this mean for new coach Luke Fickell? Alex and KJ dive into the discussion. ...

Badgers Hire Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell to Coach Football Program - Wisconsin falls to Minnesota in Axe Week (What’s next for Jim Leonhard? Players react to coaching pivot, Basketball team near upset) from 2022-11-28T19:55:12

What a weekend! In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into Badgers new Football Coach, Luke Fickell. Formerly the Head Coach at Cincinnati, Fickell looks to takes the Wisconsin Pro...

Badgers Late Heroics - Wisconsin Comes Back to Beat Nebraska, Axe Week Minnesota Preview (Keeanu Benton Shines, Nick Herbig Ejected, Graham Mertz Unpredictable, Jim Leonhard's Predicament)) from 2022-11-22T21:22:05

Alex and KJ are back to recap the Nebraska game and preview Axe Week. Do the Badgers have what it takes to beat Minnesota at home? Dive into the discussion - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podc...

Badgers Turmoil - Wisconsin loses hard-fought game to Iowa (Nick Herbig 3 sacks, Braelon Allen Transfer news, Basketball program, NIL, and the deeper conversation) from 2022-11-15T20:52:29

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into Wisconsin's 24-10 defeat against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Where does the program go from here? Is Braelon Allen really considering a transfer? ...

Badgers Righting The Ship - Should Jim Leonhard be made the Permanent Head Coach? (Greg Gard and the Basketball Program start their season, Maryland Game Recap, Iowa Preview) from 2022-11-08T21:38

Alex and KJ are back from Greece to discuss the Jim Leonhard lead football team and Greg Gard basketball team, which just kicked off their season. Talking Maryland game recap, Iowa predictions, ...

Wisconsin Badgers Status Check Following Overtime Loss to Michigan State, Purdue Preview (Players begin to transfer out, Graham Mertz job security, Braelon Allen fumble, NIL deals are they worth it?) from 2022-10-20T15:52:46

Badgers went to overtime against Michigan State and were dealt another blow of reality. Jim Leonhard has more work to do ahead of Purdue. Which players have left the program? How can Wisconsin g...

Jim Leonhard Era Begins with a Win - Graham Mertz Slings 5 Touchdown Passes (Dike goes off, Latu named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, Opening up the playbook, Michigan State Preview) from 2022-10-11T19:12:26

Graham Mertz looked his best since that Illinois game all that long ago. Jim Leonhard starts his head coaching career with a win. Chimere Dike busts out for a massive game receiving. In today's ...

EMERGENCY PODCAST - Wisconsin Fires Paul Chryst, Jim Leonhard takes over. What this means for Badgers Nation from 2022-10-04T20:31:50

Following the crushing defeat to Illinois and Bret Bielema at home the Badgers fire their head coach. Paul Chryst's time is over and the Jim Leonhard era has just begun. In today's episode of th...

IKE Badgers Podcast with Nick Herbig - Ohio State Obliteration, Illinois Preview (Poor first quarter leads to crushing defeat, Is it time to move on from Paul Chryst?) from 2022-09-27T21:47:42

Ohio State absolutely wrecked the Badgers in prime time, as Wisconsin failed to register a single sack in its 52-21 loss. Despite the final score, it could have been worse. In today's episode of...

IKE Badgers Podcast with Nick Herbig - Ohio State Preview, New Mexico State Recap (Containing CJ Stroud, Unleashing Braelon Allen, Scoring 66, Creating Turnovers, Graham Mertz Moment) from 2022-09-20T21:26:14

Wisconsin Football dominated New Mexico State 66-7 on Saturday, but Ohio State looms next. This year, they have projected #1 pick quarterback CJ Stroud. In the Big Ten opener, the Badgers are ma...

IKE Badgers Podcast with Nick Herbig - Wisconsin Football STUNNED by Washington State, Lose in Week 2 at Home despite being Heavy Favorites (Paul Chryst Questions, Graham Mertz Progression, Turnovers) from 2022-09-13T13:00:56

Tough Scene in Madison as the Badgers fell to unranked Washington State over the weekend in Week 2. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into what went wrong and who should be hel...

IKE Badgers Podcast with Nick Herbig - Wisconsin Starts Season 1-0, Shut-Out Illinois State at Home (Game Recap, Big Plays from Torchio and Allen, Herbig records 2 sacks, Washington State Preview) from 2022-09-06T13:00:14

The Wisconsin Football team is 1-0 following a 38-0 shutout victory over Illinois State in the home-opener. In today's episode, Alex and Nick Herbig talk game recap, the big plays, and preview n...

IKE Badgers Podcast with Nick Herbig - Season Preview, Introducing Nick (Talking Graham Mertz, Braelon Allen, and the Offense, Replacing Key Starters on Defense, Schedule Predictions) from 2022-08-31T13:00:30

College Football is back and so is the IKE Badgers Podcast. In today's episode, Alex and KJ introduce Nick Herbig and talk season preview. What are realistic expectations? Can Graham Mertz have ...

Badgers FALL to Iowa St in NCAA Tournament Round of 32 - Initial Reactions, Thoughts on Greg Gard, Thank you Brad Davison, Was that Johnny Davis' last game for Wisconsin? from 2022-03-21T19:28:27

The Badgers managed to knock off Colgate, but their big dance ends this year with Iowa State in the Round of 32. Alex and KJ give their initial reaction. Was this a disappointing ending to a goo...

The Return of JACK SANBORN - Badgers Linebacker Talks Declaring For The NFL Draft, Senior Year, Combine, Leading The #1 Defense from 2022-03-16T23:10:16

Special Guest Jack Sanborn returns to the podcast as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Coming off a tremendous senior year, in which the Badgers had the #1 Defense, Jack is surely to hear his name ...

MARCH MADNESS IS HERE (3-seed Wisconsin set to face 14 Colgate in NCAA Tournament First-Round - Badgers at the NFL Combine, Johnny Davis, Brad Davison, Greg Gard, Leo Chenal, Jack Sanborn) from 2022-03-14T22:14:45

It's March and it's Mad! Badgers draw 14-seed Colgate in the NCAA Tournament. All eyes on POY candidate Johnny Davis. What to expect from Greg Gard? NFL Combine, Pro Day, and more - Thank you fo...

Chucky Hepburn Goes Glass (Badgers Down Purdue, Clinch Share of Big Ten Regular Season Championship, Tournament Thoughts, NFL Combine) from 2022-03-02T21:05:37

The energy at the Kohl Center Tuesday night was electric. The Badgers knocked off #8 Purdue at home to clinch a share of the Big Ten Regular Season Championship. Alex and KJ share their reaction...

BRAWL AT THE KOHL CENTER - Wisconsin Michigan ends in Fight, Instant Reactions, Juwan Howard punches Joe Krabbenhoft, Will Greg Gard be disciplined? from 2022-02-20T20:56:19

We come to you LIVE following the out-of-nowhere BRAWL between the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan Wolverines. Alex and KJ give their reactions.

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John & Leo Chenal Sit Down With IKE - The 4 Brothers Interview from 2022-01-28T08:00

KJ and Alex talk to John & Leo Chenal as the brothers give an exclusive interview into the Wisconsin Badgers season, their family, and their current and future plans as they prepare for the ...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Las Vegas Bowl, Wisconsin - Arizona State Preview) from 2021-12-28T22:18:12

Coach Riley is back and the Badgers are in Las Vegas to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in their Bowl Game. Coach breaks down the opposing squad and looks at how Wisconsin can come away wit...

Rise of Johnny Davis (Badgers Basketball has a new #1 option, Football team draws ASU in Las Vegas, Is Jonathan Taylor an MVP candidate? from 2021-12-13T18:45:15

The Badgers Basketball team went from winning the Maui to knocking off in-state rival Marquette to coming from behind down 20 points to Indiana. How did they do it? Could have something to do wi...

Wisconsin & Spencer Rattler - Is it a Fit? Honoring Virgil Abloh, Badgers Hoops, and the Future of the Footbal Program from 2021-11-29T20:32:51

The Badgers did not get the job done unfortunately and fell to Minnesota - relinquishing the axe. Paul Chryst sent out the punt team with 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter. The Basketball team w...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Minnesota Preview, Nebraska Takeaways) from 2021-11-26T16:45:35

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On this episode, Coach Riley previews the BIG Minnesota game. Big Ten West is on the line! Coach also touches on Nebraska game and Braelon Allen's monster performanc...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Braelon Allen Goes Global (Wisconsin knocks off Nebraska 35-28, Iron-Man rushes for 200+ yards and 3 touchdowns, Wilder has 2 interceptions, Minnesota up next) from 2021-11-22T20:31:42

Braelon Allen was already playing phenomenal... but he just had his BEST game of the season so far. Over 200+ rushing yards and 3 touchdowns that were all critical in the Badgers narrow 35-28 wi...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Nebraska Preview, Northwestern Takeaways) from 2021-11-19T07:00

Nebraska is a tough team. If you look at their schedule, they've lost a lot of close games against some really high ranked opponents. Will Wisconsin keep the trend of beating the Cornhuskers? Jo...

Badgers & Friends S2E12 - Logan Brown from 2021-11-17T08:00

Today we welcome Logan Brown to the show. For those that don’t know Logan, quite simply he’s up next. The 5-star Offensive Lineman recruit has been sharpening his skills at Offensive Lineman U, ...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Ironman Braelon Allen Scores 3 Touchdowns (Wisconsin Badgers annihilate the Northwestern Wildcasts 35-7, Defense creates 4 interceptions, Big Ten Standings) from 2021-11-15T19:31:19

Braelon Allen finally got his chance to be the main back for the Badgers and he did not disappoint, going for over 170 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns. Caesar Williams made his 3rd interception i...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Northwestern Preview, Rutgers Takeaways) from 2021-11-12T07:00

Coach Riley breaks down the Badgers dominant road win at Rutgers and previews the upcoming Northwestern game! Will the Badgers be 7-3 by the end of the week? Or will Northwestern play spoiler? J...

Badgers & Friends S2E11 - Alex Smith from 2021-11-10T08:00

Today we welcome Alex Smith to the show. For those that don’t know Alex, he’s another athletic defensive back for the talented Wisconsin secondary, hailing from California. Every year it’s a con...

IKE Badgers Podcast - 5 STRAIGHT WINS (Wisconsin Badgers rout Rutgers 52-3 in New Jersey, Caesar Williams Pick-6, Braelon Allen goes for 100+ yards, Big Ten looks Wide Open) from 2021-11-08T19:10:43

Badgers fans, make it 5 straight wins. This team has seemingly turned things around, beating Rutgers 52-3 handedly, and are now poised to make a run for the Big Ten title. Caesar Williams with a...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Rutgers Preview with Special Guest Aaron Patel, Iowa Takeaways) from 2021-11-05T07:00

Welcome back! In today's episode, Coach Riley welcomes Rutgers SUPER FAN "AP" Aaron Patel to the show to preview the upcoming Wisconsin-Rutgers game. Rolling on 4 straight wins, Coach Riley also...

Badgers & Friends S2E10 - Dean Engram from 2021-11-03T07:00

Today we welcome Dean Engram to the show. For those that don’t know Dean, he’s an athletic defensive back for the Wisconsin secondary. Every year the Badgers have players step up and assume impa...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Down Goes #9 Iowa (Badgers upset the Hawkeyes in Madison, Huge Day for the Top Ranked Defense, Braelon Allen with another 100 yard game, Nick Herbig Strip Sack) from 2021-11-01T17:30:38

Badgers fans, it has now been back-to-back weeks that Wisconsin has knocked off ranked opponents. Last week it was Purdue, this week it was #9 Iowa! That makes things very interesting going forw...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Iowa Preview, Purdue Takeaways) from 2021-10-29T06:00

Welcome back! In today's episode, Coach Riley touches on the Wisconsin - Purdue game and previews the BIG matchup this weekend against the #9 Iowa Hawkeyes. With both defenses in the Top 15, wil...

Badgers & Friends S2E9 - Josh Seltzner from 2021-10-27T07:00

Today we welcome Josh Seltzner to the show. For those that don't know Josh, he's a key piece of the Wisconsin Offensive line and we can't wait to share his story with you. Ladies and gentlemen, ...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Badgers Heating Up (Wisconsin Punishes Purdue 30-13, 3-Game Winning Streak, Braelon Allen Monster Game, Caesar Williams Interception, Chenal Brothers, and Iowa Preview) from 2021-10-25T17:44:33

There is hope again in Madison! Wisconsin knocked off the 25th ranked Purdue Boilermakers on their home field 30-13 and now have won 3 straight games. Braelon Allen continues to look like a MONS...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Purdue Preview, Army Takeaways) from 2021-10-22T06:00

Welcome back! In today's episode, Coach Riley touches on the Wisconsin - Army game and previews the Wisconsin - Purdue matchup. Can the Badgers defense contain the Boilermakers' passing attack? ...

Badgers & Friends S2E8 - Braelon Allen from 2021-10-20T07:00

Today we welcome Braelon Allen to the show. For those that don’t know Braelon, he’s the present, he’s the future, and most importantly, he’s up next at Wisconsin as an impact runningback / defen...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Army Visits Camp Randall (Wisconsin Beats the Army Black Knights 20-14 at Home, Braelon Allen Impresses Again, Linebackers Carry The Load) from 2021-10-18T15:57:39

Army did not play spoiler as many thought they would. They did run the ball a lot (as expected), and so did Wisconsin. Freshman RB Braelon Allen looked good again and the defense held on long en...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Army Preview, Illinois Takeaways) from 2021-10-15T06:00

Welcome back! In today's episode, Coach Riley touches on the Wisconsin - Illinois game and previews the Wisconsin - Army matchup. Can the Badgers defense contain the Black Knights' triple option...

Badgers & Friends S2E7 - Mike Maskalunas from 2021-10-13T07:00

Today Mike Maskalunas joins the show. For those that don’t know Mike, he’s an impact linebacker at Wisconsin, rocking the cowboy collar and making impact plays for Jim Leonard’s defense. We’re g...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Badgers Blank Bielema (Wisconsin Beats Illinois 24-0, Defense Ranks 2nd in Nation, Braelon Allen Breakout Game, Jalen Berger Dismissal) from 2021-10-11T15:24:33

Bret Bielema did not get his revenge on Wisconsin. Instead, the Badgers shutout his offense and handed Illinois a 24-0 loss on their home field. We discuss the game, the defense, Braelon Allen, ...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Illinois Preview, Michigan Takeaways) from 2021-10-08T06:00

Welcome back! In today's episode, Coach Riley touches on the Wisconsin - Michigan game and previews the Wisconsin - Illinois matchup. Can the Badgers beat former head coach Bret Bielema? Join th...

Badgers & Friends S2E6 - Chris Orr from 2021-10-06T07:00

Chris Orr returns with another appearance in Episode 6. Known as a leader of men and one of the best linebackers to ever play at Wisconsin, Chris joined the Carolina Panthers where he's competin...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Disaster in Madison (Wisconsin gets beat down by Michigan 38-17 at Camp Randall, Worst Start in 30 years, Paul Chryst and the QB situation, Looking Ahead at Bret Bielema) from 2021-10-04T18:39:25

As if it couldn't get any worse, it did. Michigan came into Madison and pummelled the Wisconsin Badgers 38-17 on their home turf, sending QB Graham Mertz to the hospital in the process. In today...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Introducing Coach Riley (Wisconsin - Michigan Preview, Notre Dame Takeaways) from 2021-10-01T07:00

Welcome back! In today's episode, meet Coach Riley as he previews the Wisconsin - Michigan game this weekend and discusses what Wisconsin can take away from the Notre Dame debacle. 

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Badgers & Friends S2E5 - Eric Burrell from 2021-09-29T07:00

Eric Burrell joins the show for Episode 5. For those that don’t know Eric, he’s been a crown jewel in the Wisconsin secondary for so many years delivering hard hits and exciting plays and he now...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Notre Dame Catastrophe (The Fighting Irish Demolish Wisconsin at Soldier Field, Mertz turns the ball over 5 times, throws 2 pick-six) from 2021-09-27T16:57:41

The HIGHLY anticipated Wisconsin - Notre Dame matchup at Soldier Field did not go as planned. Jack Coan and the fighting Irish laid down the hammer and Graham Mertz self-destructed, turning the ...

Badgers & Friends S2E4 - Tyler Biadasz from 2021-09-22T07:00

Tyler Biadasz joins us for Episode 4. For those that don’t know Tyler, he’s part of the longstanding tradition of excellence in Madison that has helped earn the program the nickname of OLU. Like...

Badgers & Friends S2E3 - Isaiahh Loudermilk from 2021-09-15T07:00

Isaiahh Loudermilk, former Wisconsin and current Pittsburgh Steelers DE joins us for Episode 3. For those that don’t know Isaiaahh he’s been a huugge defensive force in the Wisconsin program the...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Wisconsin Clobbers Eastern Michigan (Chez Mellusi, Isaac Guerendo, a Near Shut-Out, and Looking Ahead at Notre Dame) from 2021-09-13T21:48:03

A week after falling to Penn State in the season opener, Wisconsin gets back on track against Eastern Michigan at home. The runningbacks stole the show and we dive into the recap talking offense...

Badgers & Friends S2E2 - Zack Baun from 2021-09-08T07:00

We're joined in the 2nd episode of Badgers & Friends by Zack Baun. For those that don’t know Zack, he's the rising linebacker on the New Orleans Saints, taking on the Packers in Week 1. We’r...

IKE Badgers Podcast - Badgers Drop Week 1 to Penn St (Graham Mertz hits rock bottom, Paul Chryst and offense can't get going, Eastern Michigan Preview) from 2021-09-06T22:25:34

We're back with another great episode of the IKE Badgers Podcast. Week 1 didn't go as planned. Badgers lost 10-16 to Penn St at home. We dive into what happened. Did Graham Mertz his rock bottom...

IKE Badgers Podcast - 2021 Season Preview (Penn St Game, Graham Mertz, Depth Chart, Season Predictions) from 2021-09-03T19:51:39

It's Wisconsin Badgers Football Season. We're back with another great episode of the IKE Badgers Podcast. Today, we dive into the season preview. Who should Badger fans pay close attention to, s...

Badgers & Friends S2E1 - Alec Ingold from 2021-09-01T07:00

After a brief break in the summer, we're back by popular demand with a fresh Season 2, just in time for the Wisconsin Badgers Football Season.

The 1st episode of ...