Best Fickell Podcasts (2025)

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Fickell's 'identity that fits us,' Overreaction, er No?, NFL draft cleanup 47:21

22h ago47:21

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Luke Fickell spoke with ESPN's Pete Thamel this week and said Wisconsin now has an 'identity that fits' them. Zach and Jesse discuss Fickell's comments before getting into some Overreaction, er No? and finishing with a couple leftover draft questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Spring Football Awards! NEW Incoming Transfers for Fickell & Gard! 1:06:53

10d ago1:06:53

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Send us a text Spring football has come to an end. Rajeev and Justin are back with special Guest Nick Osen from 247 Sports to break down some of the happenings of the 15 practices. Who was most improved? Who's the MVP thus far? Those and so much more! Luke Fickell signed some much needed reinforcements in offensive lineman Davis Heinzen and Tight e…

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Best Case & Worse Case Scenarios! We Begin Building the Floor & Ceiling. Who Else Does Gard Need? 59:23

6h ago59:23

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Send us a text Today on The Bucky Report, we’re laying out the extremes. What’s the best-case scenario for Wisconsin Football in 2025? How about the worst? We’re putting the pieces together to define this team’s ceiling and floor heading into the season. Plus, we shift gears to the hardwood to talk Greg Gard — with one spot left, what should he do?…

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Season 8 Episode 19- They're Punishing All of Us 52:16

2h ago52:16

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In this episode quite a bit is revealed, including how stupid Hurlbert really is. Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank you to Danny Deluca, Jordan Fickel, Pressure Highway, and Motoshi Kosako for the music contai…

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2025 Football Season CONFIDENCE RANKINGS! Game by Game, Student Section, Coaching, & More! 1:00:40

4d ago1:00:40

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Send us a text On this episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin are putting their confidence to the test! We're diving deep into the upcoming Wisconsin Badgers football season with a full breakdown of our confidence rankings—from coaching staff performance and quarterback leadership to game-by-game win predictions and Big Ten title hopes. Whe…

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Season 8 Episode 18- Sargo and the Zoog 52:51

6d ago52:51

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In this episode Andrew makes multiple embarrassing confessions, and we also play Dungeons and Dragons Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank you to Danny Deluca, Jordan Fickel, Pressure Highway, and Motoshi Kosako …

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

10d ago58:37

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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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DnD Season 8 Episode 17- Wet Little Tongue 53:16

13d ago53:16

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I honestly don't know what to say about this episode. Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank you to Danny Deluca, Jordan Fickel, Pressure Highway, and Motoshi Kosako for the music contained herein. Edited by Chris …

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Wisconsin Badgers Spring Showcase News & Notes. Depth Issues at Key Positions After Big Losses!! 58:32

17d ago58:32

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Send us a text APOLOGIES FOR THE PROCESSING DELAY FOR THE AUDIO PODCAST The Wisconsin Badgers football team led by head coach Luke Fickell put their talents on display for the public this past weekend. Justin was there, he'll give you all his news and notes, who impressed, and any concerns seen! The program lost some big pieces this week in Kevin H…

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

19d ago1:00:28

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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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DnD Season 8 Episode 16- Dark Smell 48:04

20d ago48:04

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In this episode the heroes venture forth into the unknown expanses of the Underworld beneath the Dreamlands, but they are very, very tired. Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank you to Danny Deluca, Jordan Fickel,…

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

26d ago46:55

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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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HOPKINS COMMITS! Wisconsin Badgers Spring Stock Report: What Positions Are Stronger and Weaker?? 1:03:15

24d ago1:03:15

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Send us a text Spring football is slowly approaching its end, and there are tons of storylines to unpack! Rajeev is back from his European vacation and ready to get back into the Wisconsin Badgers talk! What positions are Justin and Rajeev feeling stronger about as the spring winds down? What are the major areas of concern heading into a long summe…

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DnD Season 8 Episode 15- Not Unpossible 1:01:45

25d ago1:01:45

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The edgy dudes have entered the underworld of the dreamlands. Will they reach their goal, the Plateau of Leng? It doesn't seem likely. Hear all about it on this episode of Playing With Madness! Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - C…

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

27d ago56:51

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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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The Bucky Report - Commits, Spring Practice, and Portaling... 47:17

29d ago47:17

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Send us a text On a very special episode of The Bucky Report with Rajeev in London Justin sits down with Badger 247's Nick Osen to discuss spring practice. Luke Fickell and the Badger staff are cooking on the trail with two big commits. And the boys dive into the transfer portal haul that Greg Gard is putting together.…

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

1M ago51:21

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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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DND Season 8 Episode 14 - Another Live One 52:44

1M ago52:44

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These Edgy Dudes fought the Zoogs, now it's time to get the heck outta this jungle because something wicked this way comes. Hear all about it on this episode of Playing With Madness! Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A hug…

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

1M ago49:11

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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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Is Luke Fickell's Staff Good Enough?! Basketball Transfer Portal MAJOR NEEDS! 1:12:32

1M ago1:12:32

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Send us a text We wrap up some basketball season talk by discussing some major needs that Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team has. After the losses of key contributors, who does this team need to land in order to replicate success late this fall when next season begins. Our continued focus on 2025 football moves to coaching! Does Lu…

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DND Season 8 Episode 13 - Are We the Bad Guys? 1:03:31

1M ago1:03:31

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These Edgy Dudes are in the heat of combat amidst their jungle dwelling foes! They need information from the Zoogs, but can they survi.... HEY! Who's breathing into the goddamn mic?! Find out on this special live recording of Playing With Madness! Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluc…

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Wisconsin Badgers Exit NCAA Tournament; Tonje a LEGEND! Spring Football Storylines! 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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Send us a text In what can only be described as pure heartbreak, the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team and head coach Greg Gard are out of the NCAA tournament and fail to reach the sweet 16 yet again. What many thought was going to be a failed season turned out to be pretty successful, especially the Badgers' best player, John Tonje. We talk about …

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DnD Season 8 Episode 12- A Pretty Dangerous Jungle 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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In this episode the Edgy dudes are really bad trip buddies, and continue to have a hard time in a pretty dangerous jungle. Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank you to Danny Deluca, Jordan Fickel, Pressure Highway…

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

2M ago48:48

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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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E159.1: NCAA Tournament Preview! 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Sam & Tony are back to talk about the #B1G teams included in the NCAA Tournament! Did Michigan get hot too early to carry momentum to the NCAA? Can Michigan St. make a run? Did the B1G Tournament help anyone or did the committee have the bracket decided before the championship game? How in the world did UNC make it over Indiana? It's a great show, …

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March Madness Special! Full Bracket Breakdown, Badgers Lose Title Game, SPRING FOOTBALL UPDATES! 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Send us a text Its that time of year again, MARCH MADNESS!! Justin and Rajeev are back to talk through the whole bracket, the Badgers path to victory, and the biggest road block in the way. Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers lost the Big Ten Tourney Championship game due to some super poor shooting against Michigan. We talk through the tourney and…

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DND Season 8 Episode 11 - A Triangular Spaghetti Western 1:24:16

2M ago1:24:16

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These Edgy Dudes enter the Jungles of Kled. I like the Brain Frog, BF for short. Go ahead and meet him on this episode of Playing With Madness Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank you to Danny Deluca, Jordan Fick…

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

2M ago50:24

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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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WTF?! Wisconsin Badgers Unacceptable Against Penn St; B1G Tourney Preview; Football Recruiting! 54:20

2M ago54:20

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Send us a text An epic disaster of a final regular season game for Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team. After celebrating this deep class of seniors, the Badgers took a 40-27 lead...only to see it slip away in what can only be called a senior day meltdown. How will this loss affect the Badgers going into next week's Big Ten Tourname…

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E158.1: The B1G Tournament Is Set! 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Sam & Tony talk about the B1G Tournament and who could make the run to Sunday and a post-season championship!By Bleav + B1G Talk

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We Have a Champion & More MBB Talk! 32:06

2M ago32:06

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Sam & Tony are talking about Michigan St. winning the B1G championship. They're also talking about teams going for a double-bye (at the top), and teams trying to make it to Indy (at the bottom).By Bleav + B1G Talk

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DND Season 8 Episode 10 - Peter and the Drow 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Tensions rise as an unforeseen guest arrives in camp while Brick and The Marqui wander aimlessly in the Jungles of Kled. Will These Edgy Dudes make a new friend or add another foe to their long list? Find out on this episode of Playing With Madness! Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Del…

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

2M ago55:18

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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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E157.1: B1G Tournament Seeding Heats Up At the Top & Bottom of the Conference! 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Sam & Tony are diving into the fight for seeding in the B1G Tournament at the top & bottom of the conference!By Bleav + B1G Talk

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Offensive Spring FOOTBALL Depth Chart Predictions! Wisconsin Badgers fall in E. Lansing to Mich St 57:17

2M ago57:17

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Send us a text Spring football is right around the corner, so its time to talk more about Wisconsin Badgers football led by Head Coach Luke Fickell! We begin our official spring previews by taking you through our predictions for the offensive depth chart. What is our two deep and who is someone we want to see growth from in the Spring? Greg Gard su…

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E156.2: MBB: Who Gets Into the B1G Tournament, at the Bottom & Things Get Interesting at the Top! 31:56

2M ago31:56

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Sam & Tony dive into the final week for the men's basketball regular season, and who is in contention to MAKE the B1G tournament, as well as teams getting in place for the double-bye in the upcoming conference tournament!By Bleav + B1G Talk

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DND Season 8 Episode 09 - Morgan's Heart Clit 58:06

2M ago58:06

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These Edgy Dudes escape Peskijumba into the night, heading for the Jungles of Kled, but what sort of mischief will they make for themselves along the way? Find out on this episode of Playing With Madness! Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morg…

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E156.1: MBB: Refs Miss An OBVIOUS Call, Pur Freefall, Championship Race Heats Up! 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Sam & Tony get back at the MBB conference race talk! Who is still in the race, who needs to get some wins to get into the tournament?By Bleav + B1G Talk

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Wisconsin Badgers Fall to Oregon! Who Needs to be a Star on the Football Team?? 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers led by head coach Greg Gard lost all hope in a bid for a Big Ten Championship when they fell to the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. What happened in that game and who's fault is it? How much does it really mean in the grand scheme of things?? With spring football right around the corner, we begin talking about the upc…

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Friday Free For All Wisconsin Top QB Targets 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Send us a text Join The Bucky Report's Justin as he discusses some recruiting including QB's in the 2026 cycle. Join and ask your questions about the 2026 class. Peyton Falzone https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17996639/6735241c1d3978c8fbebec72 Brodie McWhorter https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15609780/67299ebcfd08e0b269e251cd Ryan Hopkins http://www.hudl.c…

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DND Season 8 Episode 08 - Have Ze Pickleman Fight Zem 51:54

3M ago51:54

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These Edgy Dudes have wrangled the Githzerai of Peskijumba to perform a maritime rescue for Corvus, but where is he exactly? Find out on this episode of Playing With Madness! Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge thank …

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E155.2: MBB: Races Heat Up At the Top & Bottom of the B1G & Luke Fickell Gets Extended! 32:14

3M ago32:14

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Sam & Tony talk about the men's basketball B1G conference season! There are races at the top & bottom of the league! They will also talk about Wisconsin's extension of football coach, Luke Fickell.By Bleav + B1G Talk

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

3M ago40:33

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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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The Unaffiliated Pregame Show || Washington 1:42:31

3M ago1:42:31

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Max and Alec are joined by Mike Broadbent to get hyped up for Rutgers-Washington: The Northwest AssageBy Sports Radio 1766

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E155.1: MICH Sits On Top, WISC Catches Fire, PUR Drops Two Straight, Bottom Tier Teams Win Big Matchups! 32:28

3M ago32:28

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Sam and Tony are talking about the MBB B1G conference season! Which of the top 4 has the "easier" route to get the conference championship?! Are there any "lower-tier" teams that can play a part in deciding the top team?By Bleav + B1G Talk

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Badgers Notch SIGNATURE WIN OF THE SEASON at Purdue!! How likely are we to win the B1G?! 58:37

3M ago58:37

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Send us a text In what will surely go down as one of the best wins of the season, Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Purdue Boilermakers on the road at Mackey Arena to stay in the Big Ten title race! John Tonje delivered a masterclass with standout performances from Max Klesmit and Jack Janicki! After the totally ridiculous ejection of …

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DND Season 8 Episode 07 - Commune With Smootie 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

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These Edgy Dudes lock swords with the Men of Leng in the outskirts of Peskijumba, but have they bit off more than they can chew? Find out on this episode of Playing With Madness? Cast: Andrew Collins-Anderson - Brick Chris Thiel - Dungeon Master Chris French - Hurlbert Danny Deluca - The Marquis Jared Witkofsky- Peter Morgan Just - Corvus A huge th…

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E154.1: Looking at B1G MBB Conference Race & Looking at Potential Replacements in Bloomington For Mike Woodson! 31:37

3M ago31:37

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Sam & Tony talk about the MBB race, and who could take Mike Woodson's place and win, if they come to Bloomington, according to Mike DeCourcy's list of potential replacements!By Bleav + B1G Talk

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

3M ago32:17

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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.…