Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast

Chris McIntosh Leaving UW, RIP Henry Mason

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:01:04 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to the news of Chris McIntosh vacating the Athletic Director position in Madison, debate who should be his replacement, figure out what's next for Luke Fickell and the football program, and pay tribute to the late Henry Mason.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Unsportsmanlike's Evan Cohen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The co-host of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike Evan Cohen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Wisconsin shaped his career, the voices he's learned from in the media, his thoughts on the current state of the Badgers, how to fix NIL, and much more.

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Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Jon McNamara: Spring Ball Notes, Position Battles, NIL, and More

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Badger247.com writer Jon McNamara returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about everything happening in spring ball, including Colton Joseph's progress as QB1, the shape of the offensive line, who's stepping up on defense, how the new coaches have taken to the program, how players are handling big NIL deals, and much more.

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Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Rob Havenstein

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Super Bowl champion and Badgers legend Rob Havenstein returns to the show to talk with Bernie and Perko about his decision to retire from the NFL, his thoughts on the state of college football, what's next for him, advice he has for young offensive linemen, and much more.

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Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Badgers WR Coach Ari Confesor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

New Wisconsin wide receivers coach Ari Confesor joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his path to Madison, his philosophies around teaching the position, how he has gotten on the same page with Coach Fickell and the rest of the staff, and much more.

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Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Hopium

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 18:41:02 +0000

Bernie and Perko discuss the commitment of in-state edge defender Isaac Miller and the importance of the 2027 in-state class, talk about the combine and Badger Pro Day, and get excited for spring practice.

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Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Mailbag!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko take mailbag questions like, What are the top five beers? What's the ideal evening in Madison? What was Bernie's favorite (and least favorite) workout? And much more.

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Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Brian White

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Running backs coach and author Brian White returns to the show to talk about his new book, "The Locker Room is Not For Sale", discuss the life lessons that he teaches through coaching, share his thoughts on building a culture in the age of NIL and the transfer portal, and much more.

Get Coach White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ

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Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube.

While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Ian Gurfield - Ian's Pizza

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:04:37 +0000

Ian Gurfield - founder of Ian's Pizza - joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from 25 years of being a campus staple.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Cornerbacks Coach Robert Steeples

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his path from growing up in St. Louis to Madison, how he works to establish impactful relationships with his players, what he's looking forward to for Wisconsin this season, and much more.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Breaking Down the Badgers Schedule

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:29:53 +0000

Bernie and Perko talk through every game on Wisconsin's 2026 schedule, figure out how they can get to 8+ wins, and talk about their favorite bets for the Super Bowl.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

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OL Coach Eric Mateos

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:55:18 +0000

New Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos joins Bernie and Perko to talk about what drew him to Madison, his relationship with Jeff Grimes, juggling the transfer portal and getting to know the current roster, what he looks for in lineman, and much more.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

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The Portal Rolls On

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

As the Badgers continue to add to their portal haul, Bernie and Perko break down the key pieces left to add for Luke Fickell and the coaching staff, discuss how many wins they need in order to keep their jobs next season, and preview the CFB national title game between Indiana and Miami.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Portal in Full Effect

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:58:49 +0000

Bernie and Perko discuss all of the latest additions to the Badgers' roster and figure out what they need to do on the field in order to make Wisconsin's 2026 season a success.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Transfers Galore with Nick Osen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Badger247.com writer Nick Osen returns to discuss all of the new faces hitting Madison from the transfer portal, including quarterback Colton Joseph, running back Abu Sama, and many more, as well as preview the final four of the CFP.

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Portal Me This with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Clint Cosgrove returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about player movement in the transfer portal, new cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples, and how to sell prospects on UW moving forward.

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The Badger Holiday Wishlist

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko share their Chanukah and Christmas wishlists for Wisconsin and preview the first round of the CFP.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

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Eric Mateos Hired, Portal Season, Volleyball Tournament, Basketball Heads into Big 10 Play

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to join Bernie and Perko to break down the hiring of new offensive line coach Eric Mateos, talk about the entries into the transfer portal, talk about the volleyball team's success in the NCAA tournament, and figure out how far the basketball team can go as they head into the heart of their conference schedule.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Wrapping Up Signing Day

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:35:19 +0000

With national signing day behind us, Bernie and Perko discuss the Badgers' 2026 class, issues facing the team this offseason, and what they need to address in the transfer portal, as well as give kudos to the players who earned spots on the All-Big 10 Team.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Hopes Axed in the Twin Cities

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 20:24:04 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down a discouraging end of season loss for Wisconsin at Minnesota, discuss what's next for the Badgers at signing day and in the transfer portal, and preview the big conference title games this upcoming weekend.

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Preston Zachman Previews the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman joins Bernie and Perko to preview Wisconsin's season finale against Minnesota, talk about his career in Madison, discuss the vibe around the team during a topsy-turvy season, and take fan questions live on air.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Old School Football is Back

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:01:48 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap a dominant performance for Wisconsin against Illinois, talk through what impressed them most on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, and discuss a potential bowl berth and what that would mean for the program.

Join us tonight for a special LIVE episode tonight, Monday, November 24 at 7:30 PM CT/8:30 PM ET for a special LIVE episode with Badgers safety Preston Zachman. Get your tickets here: https://showus.tv/checkout/interactive-wisconsin-vs-minnesota-preview-wpreston-zachman-bleav-in-badgers

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Thursday Morning Fullback - Recapping UW vs IU and preview Badgers-Illini

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:03:39 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap the Badgers struggles in Bloomington, preview Wisconsin's matchup against Illinois on senior day, and discuss the recent decommitments on the recruiting trail.

Join us Monday, November 24 at 7:30 PM CT/8:30 PM ET for a special LIVE episode with Badgers safety Preston Zachman. Get your tickets here: https://showus.tv/checkout/interactive-wisconsin-vs-minnesota-preview-wpreston-zachman-bleav-in-badgers

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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How Do the Badgers Define Success Down the Stretch?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko debate what Wisconsin needs to do in their final three games of the year to make players and fans feel good about the program moving forward, figure out what they can do against a high-powered Indiana team, and take a look at the FanDuel odds for the Big Ten and CFP championships.

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While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Monday Morning Fullback - Catharsis at Camp Randall

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:46:08 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap a thrilling victory Wisconsin victory over Washington and discuss how the young players have brought new life to the program.

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Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC

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Rapid Reaction - Fickell Staying for 2026

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:40:01 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to the announcement by AD Chris McIntosh that Luke Fickell will continue to coach Wisconsin for 2026 and discuss what it means to the present and future of the program.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Previewing Washington vs Wisconsin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 15:44:42 +0000

Bernie and Perko preview the Badgers' matchup against Washington and discuss what Wisconsin can do to right the ship and pull off the upset on what promises to be a cold and dreary day in Madison.

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Jake Kocorowski on the State of UW Football and Volleyball

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:55:42 +0000

Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns for his monthly visit to talk about the future of the football program under Luke Fickell and the state of the UW Women's Volleyball Team.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Rays of Hope in a Downpour

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:50:12 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap Wisconsin's 21-7 loss to Oregon and discuss the standout freshmen, continued problems with the passing game, impressive performances once again from the defensive front, and more.

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LeGarrette Blount Previews Oregon

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:38:06 +0000

Former Oregon running back and 3x Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount joins Bernie and Perko to break down the matchup between the Badgers and Ducks, talk about some of his favorite memories from Eugene, rank his favorite and least favorite Oregon uniforms, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Can it Get Any Worse?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:01:21 +0000

After another shutout, this time to Ohio State, Bernie and Perko try to figure out how things have gotten so bad for Wisconsin and preview the matchup against Oregon.

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Live from Jay's with Joe Thomas, Lee Evans, Jonathan Clinkscale, Brian Calhoun, and Travis Beckum

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:39:35 +0000

Editor's Note: Please forgive some of the audio inconsistencies - we had some minor tech issues on-site that caused a couple of hiccups, but we think you'll still enjoy!

Bernie and Perko celebrate homecoming from Jay's Bar in Madison with Badger legends Joe Thomas, Lee Evans, Jonathan Clinkscale, Brian Calhoun, and Travis Beckum.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Is This Rock Bottom?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:22:42 +0000

After a disastrous 37-0 loss to Iowa at homecoming, Bernie and Perko discuss how the bottom has fallen out of the program, what they can possibly do to fix the issues, and look ahead to an even tougher game against Ohio State.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Come Up Short in the Big House

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:35:47 +0000

Bernie and Perko find the silver linings from a tough 24-10 loss at Michigan, try to figure out what the coaching staff was doing at the end of the game, and look ahead to the homecoming matchup against Iowa.

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Nick Osen on the Future of the Badgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Badger247.com writer Nick Osen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about Wisconsin's tough road for the rest of the season, preview this weekend's matchup at Michigan, and figure out what the future holds for the Badgers football team.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Getting Ready for Michigan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:47:12 +0000

Coming off a bye week, Bernie and Perko try to figure out what the Badgers can do to pull off a big upset in the Big House, talk about who needs to step up, and break down why Bernie hates Michigan so much.

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Jon McNamara on the Dysfunction in Madison

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:24:30 +0000

Badger247.com writer Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to discuss the future of Luke Fickell, Barry Alvarez's tone-deaf comments, how Wisconsin can fix their on- and off-field issues, and more.

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Badgers at the Crossroads - Monday Morning Fullback

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:35:31 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap a very disheartening 27-10 loss at home to Maryland and talk about what's next for Wisconsin as they face the gauntlet of the Big Ten schedule.

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Paul and Jay Standring

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:12:31 +0000

Former Badgers special teams ace Paul Standring and his father, Notre Dame national champion Jay (J-Bird), join Bernie and Perko to share a litany of great stories from Paul begging the UW coaches to let him play kickoff coverage to J-Bird's tales of playing for Notre Dame in the 60's.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Wisconsin Swept Up by the Tide

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:07:43 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down a disheartening loss at Alabama and discuss the good (run defense), the bad (not getting Vinny Anthony the ball nearly enough), and the ugly (penalties galore), before giving a quick preview of the Maryland game this coming weekend.

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SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips Previews Alabama

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips joins Bernie and Perko to break down the matchup between the Badgers and the Crimson Tide and give his thoughts on the state of the Alabama program.

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Jake Kocorowski Previews Alabama

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to talk with Bernie and Perko about what went right (and wrong) for Wisconsin against MTSU, give his keys to the game, discuss his first season covering the Women's Volleyball team, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - A Tale of Two Halves Against MTSU

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 17:51:25 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down everything from Wisconsin's 42-10 victory over MTSU, discuss the good (Danny O'Neil), the bad (starting slow again), and the ugly (offensive line miscues), and preview the big matchup against Alabama this weekend.

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Clint Cosgrove Breaks Down Danny O'Neil

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 21:34:54 +0000

With Danny O'Neil being named the starter for the Badgers, we had to bring back our number one guest, Clint Cosgrove, who's been covering him since he was a freshman in high school. Clint breaks down Danny's game, how the scheme will need to change with him on the field, and his leadership style.

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Jack Cichy

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:37:04 +0000

Former Badger linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Jack Cichy joins Bernie and Perko to break down Wisconsin's opener against Miami (OH), talk about his unique journey to Madison, share some of his favorite stories from the linebacker room, and much more!

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Matt Unertl

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers running back Matt Unertl joins Bernie and Perko to chat about his unique path to Madison, backing up Ron Dayne, becoming a college football referee, and much more!

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Monday Morning Fullback - Depth Chart Rapid Reaction and Miami Preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:44:43 +0000

Badger football is back this week! Bernie and Perko react to the freshly-released depth chart, including five true freshmen in the two deep, give their predictions for what they'll see in Jeff Grimes' new offense, break down the additions on defense, and more.

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Donnel and Bryson Thompson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:31:34 +0000

Former Wisconsin linebackers Donnel and Bryson Thompson join Bernie and Perko to talk about growing up in the shadow of Camp Randall stadium, playing together for their hometown team, Donnel's Hall of Fame induction, and much more!

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Brandon Williams

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:24:24 +0000

Badgers All-American wide receiver Brandon Williams joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his path from St. Louis to Madison to the NFL and back to St. Louis, his favorite stories from his time at UW, and what he's doing to make a big impact in his hometown every day with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis.

You can learn more about the great work Brandon and his team are doing at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis and donate to the cause at https://www.bgcstl.org/

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Fullback City with Bradie Ewing

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 20:17:00 +0000

Former Badgers and NFL fullback Bradie Ewing returns to the show to talk about his excitement for Jeff Grimes' offense, the return of the fullback to the Wisconsin backfield, what he wants to see from the team this fall, and much more.

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Fall Camp Check-In with Jake Kocorowski

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer returns to give Perko and Bernie the inside scoop on what he's seeing from the Badgers as they opened training camp in Platteville, how the offensive line is shaking out, what fans can expect from Jeff Grimes' offense, what new names to look out for, and to talk about his newest venture, the Badger Observer.

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Wendell Bryant

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:44:25 +0000

Two-time All-American defensive tackle and Wisconsin legend Wendell Bryant joins Bernie and Perko to talk about winning back-to-back Rose Bowls as a freshman and sophomore, being thrust into a key role right from the get-go in Madison, the lessons he learned from Barry Alvarez, and much more!

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The Money Down: Keeanu Benton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:46:02 +0000

On a crossover episode with our friends at the Money Down Podcast, Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton joins James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring to talk about his journey from elite high school wrestler to NFL starter, how he's adjusted to playing in Pittsburgh, learning from Cameron Heyward, playing with five other former Badgers, and much more.

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John Stocco: Don't Flinch

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Badger quarterback John Stocco returns to the show with Bernie and Perko to talk about the pressures of being QB1, his take on the current state of college football, why he believes that Brent Grimes will succeed in Madison, and much more.

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Meet the Cosgroves

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:26:26 +0000

Longtime Badgers defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove and friend of the show Clint Cosgrove join Bernie and Perko to talk about Coach Cos’ life in college coaching for more than 40 years, how football was everything to their family, the special bond that Kevin and Clint have, some of Coach’s favorite memories from the recruiting trail, and much more.

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Official Visits, Summer Workouts, Badgers Place in the B1G

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 30 May 2025 17:11:52 +0000

With official visits starting this weekend, Bernie and Perko talk about the importance of getting recruits on campus during the spring, share some stories of Bernie hosting official visitors during his time on the team, discuss where Wisconsin stands in the Big Ten, and much more.

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Jake Kocorowski Rides Again

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 7 May 2025 14:53:39 +0000

Badgers beat reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to break down everything that happened at spring camp, the position battles to watch this fall, where things stand in the transfer portal for Wisconsin, and much more.

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Carlos Harper: Biggest Man on Campus

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:02:44 +0000

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.

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Exploring the Badgerverse

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:48:47 +0000

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.

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

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:13:27 +0000

Bernie and Perko answer listener mailbag questions on recruiting, the upcoming seasons, their favorite moments in Madison, and more.

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Vinny Anthony: The Power of Perseverance

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 14:43:23 +0000

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!

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2025 Storyline Draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:34:02 +0000

Bernie and Perko draft their top players, coaches, and storylines they're excited for in the 2025 season and much more.

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Ricardo Hallman: Keeping the Faith

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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Nick Davis: Returning the Favor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:39:04 +0000

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.

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Austin Brown: Adapt or Die

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:02:33 +0000

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.

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Jake Renfro: At the Center of Everything

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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Brian Calhoun - Back in the Saddle

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:39:16 +0000

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.

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Brady Collins: For the Boys

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:15:43 +0000

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.

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Group Therapy with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 16:51:12 +0000

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?

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Krissy Birdsall: Reporting from the Arena

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:28:48 +0000

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.

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Family Business with Ben Johnson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:38:38 +0000

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.

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Tales from the Press Box with Kyle Golik

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:16:55 +0000

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.

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Offseason Changes and an NIL Draft with Jake Kocorowski

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:01:31 +0000

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!

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Portal Culture with David Pfaff

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Walking the Badger Beat with Jeff Potrykus

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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!

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Merry Portalmas

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:48:30 +0000

Bernie and Perko talk about the hiring of Jeff Grimes to be the new Wisconsin offensive coordinator, who the Badgers will hire at quarterbacks coach, the exodus of players to the transfer portal, who Wisconsin is targeting via the portal, and how coach Fickell can build a culture through recruiting while also trying to get players from the portal.

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Where Does Wisconsin Go Now? With Sojourn Shelton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Badgers DB and co-host of the Money Down Podcast Sojourn Shelton returns to talk with Bernie and Perko about the latest news from the transfer portal, how Wisconsin can get back to playing Badger football, problems on both sides of the ball, the transfer portal, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Stuck in a Gopher Hole

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 16:03:14 +0000

A somber Bernie and Perko go through everything that went wrong against Minnesota that left the Badgers without the Axe, a winning record, a bowl game, and a lot of questions to be answered. Who will be the next offensive coordinator? What needs to change schematically on the defensive side of the ball? Who can play quarterback? Is Coach Fickell on the hot seat?

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Monday Morning Fullback - Travis Beckum on the Loss in Lincoln

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:38:47 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wisconsin's 44-25 loss to Nebraska over the weekend before being joined by former Badgers All-American tight end and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum to talk about the game, the state of the Badgers, and the future of the program.

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David Edwards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:37:31 +0000

Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl champion David Edwards returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about what the Badgers need to do on offense to win at Nebraska, the changing priorities offensive lineman face, walk us through Josh Allen's incredible game-winning touchdown run against the Chiefs, and much more.

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PFF's Max Chadwick Grades the Badgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

PFF college football analyst and host of the PFF College Football Podcast Max Chadwick joins Bernie and Perko to discuss everything that has gone wrong for Wisconsin's offense, break down how the defensive backfield is keeping the rest of that side of the ball afloat, determine who the next offensive coordinator should be for the Badgers, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Phil Longo Out in Madison

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:58:06 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to the news that Phil Longo has been fired as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator, try to pinpoint just what went wrong, recap what went right and wrong against Oregon, and figure out the next steps for Coach Fickell as they work to fill the vacant offensive coordinator position.

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The Big Picture in the Big Ten with Alec Nederveld

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

College football guru and Editor-in-Chief of mikefarrellsports.com Alec Nederveld joins Bernie and Perko for a 30,000 foot view of where the Badgers stand in the Big Ten, what adjustments Luke Fickell needs to make in order to get the program back on the right trajectory, talk about the College Football Playoff, and more.

Check out Alec on Twitter @nederveldcfb

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Badgers State of the Union with Jesse Temple

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 18:17:32 +0000

The Athletic's Jesse Temple joins Bernie and Perko for a candid conversation about the present and future of the Badgers' football program. What has gone wrong? What changes are necessary? And how does Wisconsin stay afloat in the NIL and transfer portal era?

Make sure to read Jesse's article on Bernie's famous Yom Kippur game, and follow him on Twitter @jessetemple

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Monday Morning Fullback - A Discouraging Loss at Iowa

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 16:07:06 +0000

Bernie and Perko chat about Wisconsin's disheartening loss in Iowa City, try to figure out what the major problems are, talk about the rest of the season, and more.

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Coaching, Recruiting, and NIL Opportunities with Jamal Cooper

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:48:23 +0000

Former Badgers defensive end Jamal Cooper returns with Bernie and Perko to talk about his passion for training defensive linemen, what the key points he teaches are, how student athletes have to navigate the wild west of the NIL world, and his favorite memories from playing Iowa.

Learn more about Jamal's DL training here.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Fall Down the Stretch to Penn State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:19 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wisconsin's homecoming loss to Penn State, and try to figure out what needs to change in order to beat Iowa on the road next week.

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Montee Ball Previews Penn State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:03:09 +0000

All-American Badger running back Montee Ball returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about being the honorary captain for this weekend's game against Penn State, his impressions on Tawee Walker, Cade Yacamelli, and the rest of the Badgers' backfield, his present and future in healthcare, and much more.

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Jamal Cooper

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:41:32 +0000

Former Badgers defensive end Jamal Cooper joins Bernie and Perko to talk about coaching the next generation of defensive linemen, his unique path to Madison, his thoughts on this year's team, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - A Dominant Defensive Performance at Northwestern

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:54:17 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap an impressive victory lakeside in Chicago against the Wildcats where Wisconsin's defense completely shut down any chance for Northwestern. They're both impressed by the continued improved play of the Badgers' offensive and defensive lines and also excited about the growth of the defense as a whole.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Wisconsin Obliterates Rutgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Bernie (and Maple) and Perko break down a decisive victory by the Badgers over Rutgers and talk about the team's prospects as they move into the heart of the Big Ten season.

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Wisconsin vs Rutgers Rapid Reaction with James White and Warren Herring

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 22:46:53 +0000

Perko is joined by Badger legends James White and Warren Herring to break down Wisconsin's dominant 42-7 victory over Rutgers, talk about the reasons for the Badgers offensive explosion over the past two weeks, analyze how Mike Tressel's defense has started to bottle up the run, and look ahead to the rest of the season.

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Wisconsin vs Rutgers Preview with Mike Broadbent from The Knight Report

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:11:08 +0000

Mike Broadbent of The Knight Report podcast joins Bernie and Perko to preview the matchup between Wisconsin and Rutgers this weekend, talk about the state of the Scarlet Knights' program, and discuss how both teams having been trying to make the most of NIL opportunities and the transfer portal.

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You can find Mike on Twitter @MikeBBent and check out Bernie over on The Knight Report from earlier this week!

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Monday Morning Fullback (Live!) - Badgers Dominate Boilermakers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 03:25:32 +0000

Bernie and Perko go live for the weekly Monday Morning Fullback podcast, recapping a high flying win over Purdue and figuring out what needs to happen to come away with a win in East Piscataway.

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Back to Badger Ball with Kraig Urbik

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 16:35:58 +0000

Badgers All-Big 10 OL and NFL veteran Kraig Urbik returns with Bernie and Perko to talk about the improvement he's seeing on the offensive line, how he and his fellow Badger alumni feel about Luke Fickell, the mindset of the team heading into the heart of Big 10 play, and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - What Went Wrong (and Right) at USC

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:32:49 +0000

Bernie and Perko take a deeper dive into Wisconsin's second-half meltdown at the Coliseum against USC, discuss how the defense played very commendably in tough circumstances, and try to come up with fixes for a still inconsistent offense.

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Wisconsin-USC Postgame Rapid Reaction with James White and Sojourn Shelton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:23:48 +0000

After a tough loss at USC, Bernie and Perko are joined by Badger legends James White and Sojourn Shelton from the Money Down Podcast to break down what went right and wrong for Wisconsin, what they can take from this game moving forward through the season, and what changes they need to see.

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Stay Hydrated with Emma Peterson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:59:22 +0000

Wisconsin Football Lead Hydration Specialist Emma Peterson joins Bernie and Perko to talk about building relationships with players and coaches on and off the field, discuss the ins and outs of working with specific position groups, talk about how the different coaching staffs handled business during practices, pick the best dancer on the team, and more.

You can follow Emma on Instagram @emma.a.peterson.

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Breaking Down Wisconsin vs USC with Cooper Perkins

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:31:44 +0000

West Coast play by play specialist and host of Bleav in USC Cooper Perkins joins Bernie and Perko to preview the matchup between the Badgers and the Trojans, debate the merits of the four newest members of the Big Ten, figure out Cooper's Mt. Rushmore of all-time Trojans, and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Previewing USC

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:53:31 +0000

Bernie and Perko get together after the bye weekend to preview this week's game at USC, figure out ways to get the offense going, talk about Bernie's experience in big away games, and more.

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Bye Week Blues with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:44:33 +0000

Our friend Clint Cosgrove returns to the podcast to chat with Bernie and Perko about the state of the Badgers, what rays of hope there are for the rest of the season, how the Badgers' offensive philosophy needs to change, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Lose to Alabama

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:59:19 +0000

Bernie and Perko reconvene for another post-game debrief on Monday Morning fullback. They break down just what went wrong for Wisconsin against the Tide, what potential fixes there are, how the team lacks an identity, some silver linings from the game, and more.

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Alabama Post Game Recap with Clint Cosgrove and the Money Down Crew

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:14:07 +0000

With Bernie in Madison, Perko is joined by our old friend Clint Cosgrove as well as James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring from the Money Down to break down a difficult 42-10 loss by the Badgers to Alabama, figure out where the program goes from here, and try to find some silver linings from the worse loss in Madison in more than 15 years.

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Brian Calhoun Previews the Tide

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers All-American running back Brian Calhoun returns to preview the Alabama game, discuss team identity, figure out what makes him hopeful for the future, and more.

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Alabama Week with Anthony Davis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:24:37 +0000

Former Badgers All-Big Ten running back Anthony Davis joins Bernie and Perko to preview Wisconsin's matchup with Alabama, discuss the struggles of the Badgers' offense, talk about the change in team culture, and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback x Money Down: South Dakota Postgame

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badger legends and co-hosts of The Money Down Podcast James White and Sojourn Shelton join Bernie and Perko to break down everything they saw in Wisconsin's win over South Dakota, give their candid thoughts on the state of the program, talk about what needs to happen for Wisconsin to beat Alabama this coming week, and talk about Coach Thomas Hammock and NIU's big victory over Notre Dame.

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Sojourn Shelton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 15:34:49 +0000

Former Badgers DB Sojourn Shelton joins Bernie and Perko to break down the issues that plagued Wisconsin in their opening game, talk about how to fix the problems with the offense, discuss why Xavier Lucas could be a truly special player, and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Western Michigan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 15:17:58 +0000

Monday Morning Fullback is back on a Tuesday to recap the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Badgers' opening game against Western Michigan.

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Week 1 Preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:01:04 +0000

Bernie and Perko (and Ruby Bernstein) preview the Badgers opening matchup of the 2024 season against Western Michigan by answer a six pack of questions. Can the offensive line keep Tyler Van Dyke upright? What does the defensive line look like without James Thompson? Will there be another kickoff out of bounds?

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Don Davey: The Real Iron Man

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers and Packers legend Don Davey joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his remarkable career on and off the field, his special relationship with Barry Alvarez, why he started doing IronMan triathlons, and much much more.

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The Dairy Raid - Ryan Andersen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The man behind the Dairy Raid, coach Ryan Andersen, joins Bernie and Perko for a deep dive into the intricacies of Coach Longo's offensive scheme and what improvements he expects to be made in 2024 from the Badgers' offense.

See all of Ryan's incredible work on his YouTube page and Substack.

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SweetFeet James White

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:07:44 +0000

Badgers legend and 3x Super Bowl champ James White joins Bernie and Perko to discuss expectations for Luke Fickell, his advice for freshmen running backs Darrion Dupree, Dilin Jones, and Gideon Ituka, which positions need to step up, his new podcast, and much more.

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Jon McNamara Reporting from Training Camp

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

BadgerBlitz.com publisher Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to talk about what he's seen from the Badgers at their training camp in Platteville including the latest on the quarterback battle, which true freshmen and transfers have stood out, how the offense is progressing in year two under Phil Longo, and much much more!

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Fantasy Spread Offense Draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 14:35:38 +0000

Bernie and Perko draft the best players from Badgers' history to fit into Phil Longo's spread offense. Let us know who you think had a better draft in the comments or drop us a note on Twitter or Instagram!

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Badgers Fantasy Defense Draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko try to draft the best possible 3-3-5 defense using every player from Wisconsin football history. Lots of tough choices, lots of controversial picks, and lots of intrigue!

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Jeff Horton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers quarterbacks coach Jeff Horton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his favorite memories of coaching some of the best QBs to ever come through Madison, his working relationship with Barry Alvarez and Brian White, how he recruited quarterbacks to play in a run-first system and much more.

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Eddie Fletcher

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers DB Eddie Fletcher joins Bernie and Perko to discuss playing for both Don Morton and Barry Alvarez, how he ended up making it to Madison after growing up in Dallas, sharing a defensive backfield with Troy Vincent, and much more.

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Chad Kuhns

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Former Badger fullback Chad Kuhns joins Bernie and Perko to talk about blocking for Ron Dayne, sharing a backfield with his brother, the Wisconsin fullback tradition, and much more.

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Matt LePay: The Voice of the Badgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Matt LePay, the announcer for Wisconsin Football and Men's Basketball, joins Bernie and Perko to share his favorite stories from more than 30 years of covering Badger athletics, debates how fans should view athletes in 2024, talks about his relationship with coach Fickell, and much more.
Learn more about Matt's work with the UW-Madison Initiative to End Alzheimer’s and donate to the cause at iea.wisc.edu

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Brady Collins Opens the Pit

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about this year's Squatfest, who's impressed him in their offseason training, how he and Coach Fickell have tweaked their approach to S&C for year two, and so much more.

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Fullback U with Russ Kuhns

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers fullback Russ Kuhns joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Madison, how his brother Chad saved his life, how he kept his eyes on the prize when life got tough, and much much more.

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Brian White: Constant Conditioning of Correct Behavior (with Anthony Davis)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers OC and RB coach and current Bowling Green RB coach Brian White joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his 40 years in coaching, how he recruited and coached some of the most successful backs in the history of college football, his favorite stories from the locker room and so much more. Plus, former Badgers All-American Anthony Davis drops by to join the group to talk about how Coach White was so instrumental in his personal development as both a person and player.

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10 Burning Questions for 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:55:24 +0000

Will Tyler Van Dyke be a top 5 quarterback in the Big 10? Who steps up next to Will Pauling at wide receiver? Will the defensive line take a step forward in year two? Bernie and Perko answer ten of the biggest questions for the Badgers heading into the 2024 season.

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Mid-May Mailbag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko answer questions from listeners about Tyler Van Dyke, new faces on the team, their favorite Matts, and much more.

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Boots on the Ground with Clare Vogel

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:43:10 +0000

Clare Vogel of ESPN Madison and Wando's joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how NIL has changed things on campus, the culture of Badger athletics, the relationship between athletes and fans, and much more.

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Spring Ball Recap with Jake Kocorowski

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Wisconsin State Journal, Badger Extra, and madison.com reporter Jake Kocorowski is back on the podcast to discuss everything he saw in person at the Badgers' spring practices. The guys talk about why the linebacker depth is going to be key this season, how Tyler Van Dyke is adapting to Phil Longo's offense, what holes are left on the roster, and much more.

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Chez Mellusi

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 May 2024 14:16:22 +0000

Badgers running back Chez Mellusi joins Bernie and Perko to discuss rehabbing his leg after his season-ending injury, what his goals are for 2024, how he's grown into a leader for the team, and much more.

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Scouting 2025 Prospects with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 3 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Friend of the show Clint Cosgrove returns to break down the tape on some of the Badgers' highest priority remaining prospects in the 2025 class, including LB Mason Posa, CB Tre Poteat, DB Zay Gentry, and RB Jace Clarizio.

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Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning John Dettmann

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:47:05 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning John Dettmann joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Executive Director of the YMCA in South Florida to Wisconsin strength coach under Barry Alvarez, his favorite memories from the weight room, how they built the strongest teams in program history, and much more.

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Darryl Peterson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:44:30 +0000

Badgers OLB Darryl Peterson stops by to join Bernie and Perko to talk about all of the new faces in the OLB room, the biggest differences from year one to year two under Coach Fickell, who reps Ohio the hardest in the locker room, what he's looking forward to for this fall, and much more.

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WR Coach Kenny Guiton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:49:22 +0000

Badgers wide receiver coach Kenny Guiton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his new position in Madison, his early thoughts on the position group he has inherited, the culture he's establishing in the meeting room, and much more.

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W Club Executive Director Nick Pasquarello

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 14:56:12 +0000

W Club Executive Director and former Badgers soccer player and coach Nick Pasquarello joins Bernie and Perko to talk about why Badger athletics are so meaningful to him, the work that the W Club is doing for former Badger student-athletes, his favorite moments with Bernie and much more.

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Bob Docherty

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers and Chiefs tight end Bob Docherty joins Bernie and Perko to share some legendary stories about being roommates with Bernie at the Seminary, the shenanigans they got up to as young players in Madison, training future Badger Michael Roeske, and much more!

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Casey Rabach

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:02:06 +0000

Two-time Rose Bowl winner, All-American, NFL veteran, and Badger Football Director of Scouting Casey Rabach sits down with Bernie and Perko to talk about the ins and outs of recruiting in 2024, how different things have gotten since he was being recruited, how the culture of the Badgers shaped him, and much more.

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Jonathan Taylor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Badgers All-American and NFL All-Pro tailback Jonathan Taylor joins the show for an in-depth interview to talk about why he chose Wisconsin instead of Harvard, his love of astronomy, how he keeps his body in peak condition, his thoughts on the state of running backs in the NFL and much, much more.

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Bradie Ewing

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers, Falcons, and Jaguars fullback Bradie Ewing hops on with Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Wisconsin, how he grew to love the role of being a fullback, sharing a backfield with some of the best backs to ever put on a Wisconsin uniform, and much more!

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OL Coach AJ Blazek

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Badgers offensive line coach AJ Blazek joins Bernie and Perko for a wide-ranging conversation about his life in coaching, why he wanted to come to Wisconsin, what he preaches in the meeting room, and much more.

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Touchdown Tyler Donovan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 17:37:41 +0000

Former Badgers quarterback Tyler Donovan joins Bernie and Perko to break down his career, how he stayed motivated while waiting his turn, why he values the relationships he built in the locker room, and much more.

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Crossing the Rubicon with Jake Wood

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:18:21 +0000

Former Badger OL, Marine Corps sniper, ESPY Award-winner, Founder of Team Rubicon, and CEO of Groundswell joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey, how he battled through shoulder injuries to become an elite snider, why he felt the need to start Team Rubicon, how he is changing corporate philanthropy at Groundswell, and much, much more.

You can learn more about Jake on his website and buy his book Once a Warrior anywhere books are sold.

Learn more about the amazing work Team Rubicon is doing on their website, teamrubiconusa.org, and see how his latest venture is changing the landscape of corporate philanthropy at groundswell.io

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Be My Badger Valentine

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:56 +0000

Bernie and Perko discuss losing defensive line coach Greg Scruggs to Michigan, the social media coming out of the program, what they're looking forward to this spring, and more.

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Badgers Strength Coach Brady Collins

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers head strength coach Brady Collins returns to the show to talk about everything that he and the team experienced in their first year in Madison, what they are focusing on this offseason, how he and the team have grown through adversity, and much more.

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Get Your Edge with Brian Bott

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 15:23:29 +0000

Former Badgers strength and conditioning coach Brian Bott returns to the podcast to talk about the developments in the world of strength training, how he trains athletes of all different backgrounds and levels, the key to making a great protein shake, and much more.

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Scouting Mega Pod Part 5 with Clint Cosgrove - Portal Linebackers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Clint Cosgrove returns for the final installation of our five-part scouting series, breaking down every high school and transfer addition for the Badgers in 2024. We finish up with all five new linebackers joining the team: Leon Lowery (Syracuse), John Pius (William and Mary), Sebastian Cheeks (UNC), Jaheim Thomas (Arkansas), and Tackett Curtis (USC).

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Scouting Mega Pod Part 4 with Clint Cosgrove - Portal Non-Linebackers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Clint is back for part four of our five-part scouting series, this time to look at some of the Badgers' haul from the transfer portal. We break down the film on QB Tyler Van Dyke, RB Tawee Walker, WR Tyrell Henry, TE Jackson McGohan, DT Elijah Hills, CB RJ Delancy II, and LS Cayson Pfeiffer.

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Scouting Mega Pod Part 3 with Clint Cosgrove - Linebackers and Defensive Backs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Clint Cosgrove returns for part three of our five-part series breaking down the tape on all of the Badgers 2024 high school and transfer commits. On this episode, we've got the back seven of the defense - linebackers and defensive backs. Tune in as we dive deep on LBs Thomas Heiberger, Anelu Lafaele, and Landon Gauthier, CBs Omillio Agard, Xavier Lucas, and Jay Harper, and safety Raphael Dunn.

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Scouting Mega Pod Part 2 with Clint Cosgrove - Offensive and Defensive Linemen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Clint Cosgrove returns for part two of our five-part series breaking down the tape on all of the Badgers 2024 high school and transfer commits. On this episode, we've got the big boys - offensive and defensive linemen. Tune in as we dive deep on OT Kevin Heywood, OT Derek Jensen, OL Colin Cubberly, OG Emerson Mandell, C Ryan Cory, DT Dillan Johnson, DE Hank Weber, and DE Ernest Willor.

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Scouting Mega Pod Part 1 with Clint Cosgrove - Offensive Skill Players

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:36 +0000

Clint Cosgrove returns for part one of a five-part series where we'll break down the tape on all of the Badgers 2024 high school and transfer commits. Up first are the offensive skill position players, including QB Mabrey Mettauer, WR Kyan Berry-Johnson, TEs Grant Stec and Rob Booker, and RBs Darrion Dupree, Dilin Jones, and Gideon Ituka.

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Chris Maragos: Create Your Opportunity

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 13:20:05 +0000

Two-time Super Bowl champion and former Badgers safety Chris Maragos joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Racine to Western Michigan to Wisconsin to the NFL. He talks about how his mindset helped him turn from a walk-on to a starter, how Luke Swann was partially responsible for his transfer, what he learned about teamwork from winning two titles in the pros, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Reliaquest Bowl Recap

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 16:33:02 +0000

Despite the loss to LSU, Bernie and Perko are optimistic about the direction of the team. They talk about why the offense was so successful, how the addition of Jake Renfro was impactful, promising young players like Trech Kekahuna, and much more.

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Signing Day Reaction and Scouting Bernie as a Prep with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:28:18 +0000

We HIGHLY recommend you watch this episode on our YouTube channel so you can see Bernie's clips that we analyze. Subscribe to our channel while you're there!

Recruiting analyst and former Badger WR Clint Cosgrove breaks down the Badgers recruiting class on early signing day, the latest from the transfer portal, and the evolution of the program under Luke Fickell before breaking down Bernie's high school tape. Trust us, you're not going to want to miss this one.

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Alexis Steinbach - Women's Volleyball Back in the Final Four

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin women's volleyball player and track star Alexis Steinbach joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the team's run back to the Final Four, how the program has become arguably the most popular sport on campus, what makes playing in the UW Field House special, and much more.

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Deron Nardo - Sit Down On It

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:15:56 +0000

Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Stadium Seating, sits down with Bernie and Perko to talk about the renovations to the South Endzone in Camp Randall, what the company's goals were for revamping that space, the future of in-stadium entertainment, and more.

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The Leon Lowery Saga and Reckless Offseason Speculation

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 22:15:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko talk about the departures of Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell, and Myles Burkett, react to the recommitment of Leon Lowery from the portal after his incredible saga, and talk about the state of college football recruiting in the day and age of NIL.

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Season Wrap Up and Storylines with Jon McNamara

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

BadgerBlitz.com publisher Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to talk about their big takeaways from the year, the direction of the program under Luke Fickell, transfer portal needs that will need to be addressed, and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Take Back the Axe

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:19:59 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to Wisconsin's big win over Minnesota to end the season on a high note. They talk about the evolution of the offense, Braelon Allen's huge performance in what is likely his last game in a Wisconsin uniform, and how Mike Tressel's defense has been as good as any in the second half of games down the stretch.

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Warren Herring - Eyes on the Prize

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:42:37 +0000

Former Badgers defensive lineman and co-host of the Camp Randall Platoon joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique upbringing, how he knew Wisconsin was the place for him, adjusting to college as an early enrollee, how his UW experience led to his current passion of podcasting with James White and Sojourn Shelton, and much more.

Make sure to check out Warren, James, and Sojourn on Camp Randall Platoon on Beyond the Big Ten.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Defeat Nebraska in OT to Become Bowl Eligible

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:06:35 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to a huge win for the Badgers over Nebraska to get to six wins on the season and become bowl-eligible. The guys talk about both being in the stadium for an up-and-down game and how the Badgers can use this momentum heading into Axe week.

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Travis Beckum: Coach Fick and the Curse of Expectations

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Badgers All-American TE and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum returns to the show to talk about the disheartening performances over the past two weeks, leadership in the locker room, and what needs to happen in the final two weeks of the season. The guys react to Hunter Wohler's statement, talk about the biggest shortcomings, and the silver linings of the season so far.

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Monday Morning Fullback - A Disheartening Loss to Northwestern

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:08:24 +0000

Bernie and Perko commiserate with each other after Wisconsin's disappointing performance against Northwestern. They try to diagnose what is wrong with the team and what can be done to fix it.

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James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring: The Camp Randall Platoon

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring of the Camp Randall Platoon joins Bernie and Perko for a mega-episode to talk about Wisconsin's struggles on offense, what improvements need to be made down the stretch, and managing expectations before answering your questions.

Make sure to check out Sojourn, James White, and Warren Herring on Camp Randall Platoon on Beyond the Big Ten.

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Going Bowling with Peach Bowl CEO and President Gary Stokan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:21:56 +0000

Gary Stokan, CEO and President of the Peach Bowl, joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the CFP, the bowl game experience, his unique career path, the work they're doing in the Atlanta community, and much more.

Learn more about Gary and the Peach Bowl on their website.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Fall Flat at Indiana

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 21:40:38 +0000

Bernie and Perko lament Wisconsin's poor performance in Bloomington and try to find some light in the darkness after one of the most disheartening losses in recent memory.

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Sojourn's Return

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 16:22:13 +0000

Sojourn Shelton returns to talk about the evolution of the Badgers' defense, what makes Ricardo Hallman special, and answer. mailbag questions from listeners.

Make sure to check out Sojourn, James White, and Warren Herring on Camp Randall Platoon on Beyond the Big Ten.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Fall to Ohio State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:10:02 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down Wisconsin's 24-10 loss to Ohio State and talk about why some of the recurring issues are getting more concerning.

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Anthony Davis Previews Ohio State vs Wisconsin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers All-American running back Anthony Davis returns to talk about everything he's seen from Wisconsin on the field so far this season and preview a huge matchup against the Buckeyes under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Previewing Ohio State vs. Wisconsin with Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:28:45 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by former Ohio State standouts and co-hosts of Bleav in Buckeyes Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning to talk about their experience playing under Coach Fickell, what they like about this year's Ohio State team, predictions for the big game this weekend, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Come Back to Take Down Illinois

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to a huge come-from-behind victory for the Badgers against Illinois, talk about what still needs to be improved, and talk about how significant a victory it was for the team.

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Badgers Mid-Season Check-Up with Brian Calhoun

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:41:33 +0000

Former Badgers All-American Brian Calhoun returns to talk about what's gone right and what's gone wrong in the first half of Wisconsin's season. The guys discuss why the team hasn't reached expectations, what improvements they need to see, and the future of the program after a disappointing beginning to Luke Fickel''s tenure in Madison.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Offense Falters Badly in Loss to Iowa

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:54:48 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down a disheartening loss for Wisconsin against Iowa, talk about the offensive struggles, discuss the future with Bradeyn Locke at quarterback, and try to find silver linings in an otherwise forgettable rivalry matchup against the Hawkeyes.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Take Down Rutgers on Homecoming Weekend

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 20:40:59 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down the Badgers' victory over Rutgers and talk about why, despite the win, there is still a lot of room for improvement for the team.

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Previewing Rutgers vs. Wisconsin with Mike Broadbent of the Knight Report

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 17:42:47 +0000

Mike Broadbent, host of The Knight Report podcast, joins Bernie and Perko to preview the Badgers' homecoming game against the Scarlet Knights. The guys discuss key matchups, the biggest question marks, what they hope to see out of each team, and much more.

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Mike Brown: Badgers Associate Head Coach and WR Coach

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers Associate Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach Mike Brown joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his transition to Madison, how he's incorporating a lot of new faces in the wide receiver room, why relationships are so crucial for him, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Beat Purdue

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:09:47 +0000

Ahead of Yom Kippur, Bernie and Perko discuss a solid road victory for the Badgers over Purdue. But there are still questions to be answered and things that need to be cleaned up in the bye week if they're going to compete for a Big Ten West title.

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Jonathan Clinkscale - Paving a New Path

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:55:57 +0000

Former Badgers offensive lineman Jonathan Clinkscale joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique path from Pasadena to Madison, how he helped pave the way for Bernie's Penn State game, some of his favorite locker room moments, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Beat Georgia Southern

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:41:36 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down an underwhelming Badgers victory over Georgia Southern. While Wisconsin forced six turnovers, they were outgained by the Eagles, and the guys figure out what the Badgers need to do to get ready for Big Ten play.

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From the Film Room: Wisconsin vs. Washington State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

**** EDITOR'S NOTE ****

We HIGHLY recommend watching this episode on YouTube to see the film that we break down for yourself! https://youtu.be/SuFy0gYWTMg

Sojourn Shelton returns for a new weekly segment where we break down key plays from the Badgers' game. Sojourn breaks down how Wisconsin's defense made changes from the first half to the second half, where they struggled, and where they succeeded.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Lose at Washington State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:40:07 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap a tough loss for the Badgers against Washington State, and talk about the state of the offensive line, the pass rush (or lack thereof), and what they need to do going forward to improve.

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Sojourn Shelton: From Start to Finish

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 13:24:27 +0000

Former Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his record-setting career, the Florida-Wisconsin connection, and what he sees in the team's new defense under Luke Fickell and Mike Tressel.

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Monday morning Fullback - Badgers Win in Coach Fick's Debut

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Badgers season opener. Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen looked great, the passing game was up and down, and special teams still leaves something to be desired.

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Jake Kocorowski: Let the Season Begin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Badger Extra reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to talk about the closing of fall camp, the growth he's seen in the past few months, reasonable expectations for the team in 2023, and the best Culver's locations in the state of Wisconsin.

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Jared Abbrederis: Always Grinding

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:41:52 +0000

Jared Abbrederis, former Badgers and Packers wide receiver, joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique career that saw him go from walk-on quarterback to all-conference receiver to playing in the league for his favorite childhood team.

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LJ Rader: Art, But Make it Badgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Producer's Note

We HIGHLY recommend that you watch this episode on our YouTube channel (and subscribe while you're there!)

LJ Rader, the man behind Art, But Make it Sports, joins Bernie and Perko. They talk about seeing the sports world through the lens of art, how he's made his passions of sports and art history coalesce, and helps the guys find some comparisons on the spot for some of their favorite pictures in college football.

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David Samson: The Business of Sports

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Former Florida Marlins and Montreal Expos president and world series champion David Samson joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his experience as a Badger, the business of conference realignment, his recommendation for getting into sports management, and much more.

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Joshua Perry: Learning From Fickell, Life in the Media, and the future of NIL

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 12:09:42 +0000

NBC and Big Ten Network's Joshua Perry joins Bernie and Perko to talk about playing for Luke Fickell at Ohio State, why he came to Madison to talk with the Badgers about NIL, what the future holds for the Big Ten conference, and much more.

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An Ode to Joe Thomas and Training Camp Talk

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko discuss some of their favorite Joe Thomas memories as he gets inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame before talking about the storylines they're most excited to follow as the Badgers complete their first week of training camp in Platteville.

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LaMar "Soup" Campbell: Never Stop Learning

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:34:49 +0000

Former Badgers and Detroit Lions defensive back LaMar "Soup" Campbell joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Philadelphia to Madison to the NFL, the bonds forged at football camp, his new role as the Seattle Seahawks Player Engagement & Football Operations Liason, and much more.

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Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, Mike Tressel, and the Best of the Badgers Coaching Staff

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:55:47 +0000

The best moments from our interviews with Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, Mike Tressel, Jack Bicknell, Greg Scruggs, Devon Spalding, Matt Mitchell, and Nate Letton.

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Dwayne Smith: At the Heart of it All

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:53:01 +0000

Former Badgers running back Dwayne Smith joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from valedictorian of his high school to standout freshman to having the game taken away from him due to a heart condition. Now, he's back in his hometown of Chicago, giving back to the community and rapping with a purpose.

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The Best of Squatfest: Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Darryl Peterson, and More

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by a wide variety of Wisconsin Badgers players at Squatfest, including Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Kamo'i Latu, Darryl Peterson, Maema Njongmeta, Chez Mellusi, and more to talk about the event and answer questions out of the OakBridge Wealth Management hat.

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Jerry Mao: Wisconsin Badgers Social Media

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:01:43 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers video producer Jerry Mao joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Luke Fickell's staff has brought a new direction to the video team, how the social media landscape has changed during his 10+ years with the program, how they balance player and program requests for content, and much more.

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Joe Thomas, Gio Paez, Marty Strey, and Brady Collins: Live from Squatfest

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by Hall of Famer Joe Thomas, defensive tackle Gio Paez, linebacker Marty Strey, and strength coach Brady Collins at the Wisconsin Badgers 1st annual Squatfest at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Luke Fickell: Live from Squatfest

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell joins Bernie and Perko from Squatfest to talk about his first seven months in Madison, his vision for the future of the program, how the team is progressing, and much more.

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Jonathan Casillas: Championship Mindset

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers All-American and two-time Super Bowl champion linebacker Jonathan Casillas joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from New Jersey to Madison to the NFL and now back home once again as he is giving back to the community that raised him in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Nate Letton: Attack the Opportunity

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers tight ends coach Nate Letton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his coaching methodology, his ascendency in the coaching ranks, why he loves coaching the Badgers group, and much more.

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Rob Havenstein: Building on Tradition

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl champion Rob Havenstein joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his record-setting career, why he knew Wisconsin was the place for him, how he grew into a leader for the Rams, and much more.

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Kenzel Doe, Rob Wheelwright, and Austin Traylor: Vibez Golf Club Part 4

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:55:45 +0000

In the final installment of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers wide receivers Kenzel Doe and Rob Wheelwright, and tight end Austin Traylor to talk about their involvement with Vibez, what they bring to the course, their favorite memories of Madison, and much more.

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Alex Lewis: Create Your Own Destiny

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers and Detroit Lions OLB Alex Lewis joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey to Madison by way of JUCO, how Wisconsin prepared in for the league, how he's sharing his passion for boxing with the world, and much more.

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Darius Hillary, Darius Feaster, and Tanner McEvoy: Vibez Golf Club Part 3

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In part 3 of our 4 part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers defensive backs Darius Hillary and Darius Feaster, and quarterback Tanner McEvoy to talk about their involvement with Vibez, what they bring to the course, their favorite memories of Madison, and much more.

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Chris Mad Dog Russo: The Legend Continues

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how he's come to be involved with Wisconsin through his son, his career in broadcasting, why college football doesn't resonate on the East Coast in the same way it does in Big Ten country, his relationship with Stephen A. Smith, and much more.

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Dare Ogunbowale and Hugs Etienne: Vibez Golf Club Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In part two of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by for Badgers RB Dare Ogunbowale and CB Hugs Etienne to talk about their role in Vibez, their unique bond, what sets their trash talk game apart, and much more.

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Bryson Williams: From State Street to Wall Street and Everywhere in Between

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 24 May 2023 18:04:11 +0000

Former Badgers defensive lineman Bryson Williams joins Bernie and Perko to talk about why he's running the New York marathon to raise money for ALS, what he's most proud of during his time in Madison, his favorite moments at Camp Randall Stadium and much more.

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Melvin Gordon and Noe Vital: Vibez Golf Club

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 19 May 2023 10:21:46 +0000

In part one of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, co-founders Melvin Gordon and Noe Vital talk about how their group is breaking down barriers of entry to the golf world for kids from the communities they grew up in.

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Nigel Hayes-Davis: Planting the Seeds of Change

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:43:38 +0000

Former Badger and current Fenerbahçe forward Nigel Hayes-Davis joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey, paving the way for the NIL era, his new company, and much more. Plus, a surprise appearance by Ali Fitz Bernstein!

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Driving the Badgers with Dan Slattery

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 May 2023 12:57:55 +0000

Dan Slattery, the driver of the Badgers' equipment truck joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his decade-plus experience hauling the team's equipment across the country, why he will always have a special place in his heart for Corey Clement and Melvin Gordon, parks his 18-wheeler mid-interview, and much, much more.

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Sweet Feet James White

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 May 2023 16:03:46 +0000

Badger legend and three-time Super Bowl Champion James "Sweet Feet" White joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey through college and the pros, the dynamics of some legendary running back rooms, what he spent his time doing off the field in Madison, and more.

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Coaching More than Football with Greg Scruggs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers defensive line coach Greg Scruggs joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to coaching, how he thinks of his role as more than just a coach for football, what drives him on a daily basis, and much more.

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Draft Day Special with Joe DeLeone

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:23:00 +0000

Perko is joined by Joe DeLeone from The First Team Podcast to break down the Badgers three big draft prospects Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, and Joe Tippmann, as well as talk about some big-picture draft topics and what the Packers should look to do in the first round.

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Family Business with Nick and Nate Herbig

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig and his brother, Steelers offensive lineman Nate Herbig, join Perko and Bernie to talk about their unique bond, how growing up together pushed them to excel in football, how they're giving back to their community through Herbie Gives, and much more.

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Launching the Luke Fickell Era with Jake Kocorowski

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin State Journal and Badger Extra reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about what he saw in person at The Launch this weekend, why fans shouldn't worry about the offense, who the breakout stars were, and much more.

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Running Into the Future with Devon Spalding

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Badgers running backs coach Devon Spalding joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his methodology in coaching running backs, what excites him about coaching Braelon Allen, Chez Mellsui, and the rest of the backs, what he's already learned from coach Longo, and much more.

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Building the Foundation with David Edwards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl Champion David Edwards joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from a high school quarterback to NFL offensive lineman, how his relationships formed at Wisconsin are still fundamental to who he is, why he's excited to reunite with Von Miller in Buffalo, and much more.

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The Fastest Badger in History with L.O. Johnson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers senior sprinter L.O. Johnson joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from Waunakee to New Mexico and back to Madison, how he became the school 60m and 100m record holder, and what drives him to get better.

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Rapid Reaction: 2024 WR Kyan Berry Johnson Commits to Wisconsin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Perko breaks down the tape on the Badgers' latest commit, WR Kyan Berry Johnson out of Bolingbrook, IL, and talks about what he brings to the table as a pass catcher as well as the big picture impact of the staff's first full recruiting class.

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Living the Message with Matt Mitchell

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers outside linebackers and special teams coach Matt Mitchell joins Perko and David Pfaff to talk about his life in coaching, being college teammates with coach Tressel, how he's approaching his new role in Madison, and much more.

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Brian Calhoun Reports from Spring Practice

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers running back Brian Calhoun returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about what he saw in person at spring practice this past weekend, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming season.

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Thomas Heiberger and Derek Jensen Commit to the Badgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 9 Apr 2023 18:15:00 +0000

Perko talks about what the commitment of 2024 edge rusher Thomas Heiberger means to the Badgers and breaks down the tape on him and four-star offensive tackle Derek Jensen who committed earlier this week.

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Pushing the Line with Jack Bicknell Jr.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Jack Bickenll Jr. joins Bernie, DMo, and Perko to talk about his journey in football, why playing for his father at Boston College was so special, why he believes the Badgers' offensive line group is special, and much more.

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Let's Get Thrifted with Gabe Lloyd

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers tight end Gabe Lloyd joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey as a walk-on, living in a house with nearly 20 other football players, how he's turned thrifting into a thriving business, and much more.

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Feeding the Badgers with UW Performance Dietician Sophie Pomrehn

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Football Performance Dietician Sophie Pomrehn joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how she feeds the entire Badger football team, what goes into tailoring individual diets, how the team gets competitive about eating, and much more.

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Forged in the Crucible with Alec Ingold

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers and current Dolphins FB Alec Ingold joins Bernie, Perko, and D-Mo to talk about his journey, why the relationships he made in Madison were so meaningful, his new book "The 7 Crucibles", and much more.

You can find Alec's new book, The Seven Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in Your Life, on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or anywhere you find books.

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Say Yes to the Tress with Mike Tressel

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel sits down with Bernie and Perko to discuss what excites him about taking over the Badgers' defense, what growing up in a coaching family has taught him, how he and the staff are approaching spring ball, and much more.

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Airing it Out with Phil Longo

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo joins Bernie and Perko to discuss why he chose to come to Wisconsin, the philosophies underlying his Air Raid offense, his favorites parts about Madison so far, and much more.

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Doubling Down on the Line with Tyler Beach and David Moorman

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers' offensive tackle Tyler Beach joins Perko and guest co-host David Moorman to talk about his career in Madison, the Wisconsin offensive line tradition, their favorite places to eat in Madison and much, much more.

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Never Say Die with David Pfaff

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers defensive end David Pfaff joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the pride he took in playing for the Badgers, how his no-quit attitude helped him persevere through injuries, how he's giving back to the university now, and much more.

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Branding the Badgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin Badgers Director of Football Brand Communications Brian Lucas joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his 20+ years in Badger athletics, how social media has changed the way the team and its players interact with fans, some of his favorite stories from behind the scenes, and so much more.

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Kickstarting a New Era of Badger Football with Rob Booker

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Badgers 2024 TE commit Rob Booker from Waunakee, WI, joins Perko to talk about why he chose UW, how the new staff made him feel like a priority, and what he wants his legacy to be off the field in Madison.

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Bitten by the Iron Bug with Brady Collins

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

New Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning Brady Collins joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey to becoming a strength coach, why he believes so deeply in coach Fickell, what his goals are for the program, and much more.

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Vaulting Into Badger History with Taylor Amann

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Three-time Big Ten pole vault champion and American Ninja Warrior veteran Taylor Amann joins the show to talk about her experience growing up in Wisconsin, becoming a standout athlete, her experience on Ninja Warrior, and much more.

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The Right Decision On and Off the Field with Jaevery McFadden

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 03:24:48 +0000

Former Badgers linebacker Jaevery McFadden joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his experience coming to Wisconsin from South Florida, the influence that Barry Alvarez had in his life, what made being a Badger special, and so much more.

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Chasing Greatness with 2023 Signee Justin Taylor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 16:59:51 +0000

Class of 2023 signee Justin Taylor joins Perko to talk about why he decided to become a Badger and stay with his commitment during the coaching transition, what he wants to accomplish on and off the field in Madison, and why he believes that Wisconsin is on the brink of something special.

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Portal Madness with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:33:43 +0000

Rivals.com National Analyst and former Badger WR Clint Cosgrove returns to talk about everything going on in the transfer portal, the additions to Luke Fickell's staff, and the buzz from the recruiting trail.

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Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk with Mike Echols

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Jan 2023 03:06:22 +0000

Former Badger and NFL cornerback Mike Echols joins Bernie and Perko to talk about prank-calling Plaxico Burress, the best trash talkers on the Badgers, what made Barry Alvarez unique as a coach, and much more.

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New Year, New Coach, and New QBs with Travis Beckum

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 3 Jan 2023 18:49:46 +0000

Badgers All-American and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum returns to talk with Perko about the addition of Tanner Mordecai, how the staff is attacking the transfer portal, and what it tells him about how the staff is handling the roster. Plus, Travis talks about why he became a DJ after he retired from the NFL.

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From Paradise to Madtown with Trech Kekahuna

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 1 Jan 2023 00:06:44 +0000

Badgers four-star wide receiver signee Trech Kekahuna joins the show to talk about his journey from Hawai'i to Las Vegas to Madison, why he ended up signing with the Badgers after originally de-committing, and what he's looking forward to as part of Coach Fickell and Coach Longo's first signing class.

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Scouting Mabrey Mettauer and the Air Raid with Matt Simms

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:36:04 +0000

Matt Simms from Simms Complete QB and the First Team Podcast joins Bernie and Perko to break down the skillset of Badger commit Mabrey Mettauer, talk about how Phil Longo's Air Raid will be deployed in Madison, and discuss the effects of NIL on recruiting.

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Badgers Land 2024 Four-Star Quarterback Mabrey Mettauer

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 19:35:12 +0000

Perko discusses the impact of the Badgers landing 2024 four-star quarterback Mabrey Mettauer out of The Woodlands, Texas, what it means for the next recruiting class, and breaks down the tape.

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Anthony Davis on Luke Fickell, Badgers Recruiting, and the Future of the Offense

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:04:12 +0000

Former Badgers All-American running back Anthony Davis returns to talk with Bernie and Perko about his impressions of the first month of the Luke Fickell era, how Wisconsin has already taken an upturn in recruiting, and his vision for the future of the Badgers' offense.

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2023 Four-Star OL Signee James Durand

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:11:25 +0000

Perko is joined by Badgers' 2023 OL signee James Durand to talk about why he chose UW, what he's looking forward to in Madison, his relationship with coaches Fickell and Longo, and much more.

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Scouting Cole LaCrue and the Badgers 2023 Class with Roderick Rogers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:01:37 +0000

Former Wisconsin All-Big Ten defensive back Roderick Rogers returns to the show to talk about how Luke Fickell has reinvigorated Wisconsin's recruiting, what college coaches are telling him they want to see out of today's defensive backs, and how the transfer portal is changing the name of the game. Plus, Rod drops his scouting report on the next Wisconsin signal caller Cole LaCrue.

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Nick Evers, Phil Longo, and the Future of the Badgers Offense with Matt Simms

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:02:39 +0000

Perko is joined by former Tennessee and NFL QB Matt Simms to break down the tape of new Badgers QB Nick Evers, discuss how Phil Longo's offense will rejuvenate Wisconsin, look at Matt's favorite recruits in the Badgers' class, and talk about growing up as quarterback royalty.

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Early Signing Day Primer with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:21:59 +0000

With the Hebrew Hammer on the injured list, Perko calls up friend of the show Clint Cosgrove to come on and talk about his thoughts on the young Luke Fickell era, what type of athletes the new regime is targeting, who their favorite players for the 2023 class are, and who they're looking forward to seeing more of in the future.

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Ushering in a New Era with David Moorman

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers OL David Moorman to talk about Luke Fickell, the transfer portal, NIL, his time in Madison, favorite playing memories in Camp Randall, and so much more.

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A New Path Forward with Travis Beckum

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 20:53:38 +0000

Bernie and Perko welcome back former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Beckum to get his insights on the hiring of Luke Fickell, why he believes it was the right thing for the program to do, and how this sets up Wisconsin football in the long run.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Right in the Fick of it

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:05:58 +0000

Bernie and Perko react to the shocking news that Luke Fickell has been hired as the next head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers in the wake of losing to Minnesota for the second consecutive season, discuss the issues with the hiring process, and talk about their feelings for Jim Leonhard.

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You Better Axe Somebody with Brian Calhoun

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko welcome back former Badgers All-American running back Brian Calhoun to talk about the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, his historic 2005 battle against the Gophers, the state of the team, and his thoughts on the future of Wisconsin under Jim Leonhard.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Nebraska and Head Coaching Job Posted

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:10:53 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap an ugly Badgers win over Nebraska and talk about the university officially posting the head coaching job, which is a good sign for Jim Leonhard.

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Bringing the Positivity with Adam Albrecht and Remembering Devin Chandler

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 02:40:38 +0000

After discussing the tragic events in Charlottesville and the passing of former Wisconsin wide receiver Devin Chandler, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badger track and field captain and founder and CEO of The Weaponry Adam Albrecht to talk about his journey to Wisconsin, marketing and advertising in the age of NIL, how choosing Madison shaped him as a person, and more.

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Putting In the Work with Chikwe Obasih

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:40:34 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers defensive end Chikwe Obasih to talk about his Badgers' career, his bond with his teammates, his favorite memories from his time in Madison, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Maryland

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 15:16:58 +0000

Bernie and Perko discuss the Badgers' dominant win over Maryland in the rain and talk about the future of the Wisconsin program under Jim Leonhard.

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Teamwork and Toughness with Garret Dooley

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:20:44 +0000

Former Badgers and NFL linebacker Garret Dooley joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey in football from growing up in Illinois to his time in Madison and in the league.

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Meditation and Mayhem with Chris Borland

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:06:56 +0000

Former Badgers All-American and NFL all-rookie selection Chris Borland stops by to talk with Bernie and Perko about his life in and around the game of football, his experience as a Badger, and his decision to walk away from the NFL after one season. Then, Chris and Bernie talk about what they saw at homecoming and the feeling around the program with Jim Leonhard now it charge.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Michigan State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:57:50 +0000

Bernie and Perko are surprisingly upbeat despite the Badgers' double-overtime loss at Michigan State. They dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly from a tough but encouraging weekend for Wisconsin football.

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Walk On Strong with Joel Nellis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:49:40 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by former Wisconsin Badgers TE and author of "Walk-On This Way: The Ongoing Legacy of the Wisconsin Football Tradition" Joel Nellis to talk about his journey, his close friendship with new Badgers coach Jim Leonhard, how he's used what he learned at Wisconsin as a high school coach, and more. You can find out more information about the Wisconsin Walk-On Scholarship at SupportUW.org and search "Walk-On"

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Monday Morning Fullback - Jim Leonhard's Debut

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:47:31 +0000

Bernie and Perko discuss the Badgers' dominant win over Northwestern in Jim Leonhard's debut as head coach and what it means for the program going forward.

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The Student Voice with Matt Blaustein

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 16:32:30 +0000

Current Badger student and composer of our show's theme song Matt Blaustein joins Bernie and Perko to talk about Paul Chryst's firing from the student's perspective, the state of the program on campus, and what needs to change about the in-stadium experience.

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For Chryst's Sake

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 15:02:30 +0000

On a very special Monday Morning Fullback, Bernie and Perko are joined by Clint Cosgrove of Rivals.com to talk about everything that transpired over the weekend, between the humiliating loss to Illinois, Paul Chryst shockingly being fired, Jim Leonhard being named interim, and much more.

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Brothers for Life with Tony Paciotti

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:21:17 +0000

Bernie and Perko are joined by Tony Paciotti, former Badger tight end to talk about his football career, making the move from northeast Pennsylvania to Madison, and cavorting with Bernie a little too much while at Wisconsin.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Ohio State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:18:25 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap the Badgers loss at Ohio State, talk about what needs to change moving forward, dive into what happened on that strange punt in the third quarter, and look forward to the rest of the season.

To see Coach Chryst's answer to the question regarding not accepting the penalty on fourth down in the third quarter, check out the video from friend of the show Jake Kocorowski of the Wisconsin State Journal and madison.com.

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Take a Chance on Yourself with Alex Erickson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:03:51 +0000

Former Badger and current Washington Commanders wide receiver Alex Erickson joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his life coming from small town Wisconsin to Badger walk-on to All Big Ten performer to NFL veteran.

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Monday Morning Fullback - New Mexico State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap Wisconsin's dominant victory over New Mexico State, why the offense looks so good, Bernie's two weeks in Madison, and the team's mindset headed into the big road trip to Ohio State.

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The Need for Speed with Michael Bennett

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:38:55 +0000

Former Badger running back and NFL Pro Bowler Michael Bennett joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his time in Madison, how playing at Wisconsin shaped his life both on the field and off of it, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Washington State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko commiserate with each other over the Badgers' disheartening loss to Washington State, discuss what needs to happen going forward, and recap Bernie's weekend in Madison.

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Forever Forward with AJ Taylor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:31:55 +0000

AJ Taylor, former Badgers WR, joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his career, why tearing his Achilles was a blessing in disguise, and what made his time in Madison so special.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Illinois State

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Bernie and Perko recap the Badgers' week 1 victory over Illinois State, break down what they saw on TV, and hand out some game balls.

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Joe Thomas and Week 1 Preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 16:57:13 +0000

The legendary Joe Thomas joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how he became one of the best linemen to ever play football, why Wisconsin is so important to him, who he thinks the best Badger running backs of all time are, and more. Then, Matt and Matt talk about what they want to see in Wisconsin's Week 1 game against Illinois State.

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Roderick Rogers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:41:04 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers and Denver Broncos safety Roderick Rogers joins Matt and Matt to talk about his life growing up in Georgia, the culture shock of moving to Wisconsin, his growth into being a two-time all-Big Ten safety, and how he's helping mold the next generation of athletes (including a current Badger).

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Matt Schabert

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by yet another Matt - former Badgers QB Matt Schabert - to talk about his career, being Bernie's roommate, and the play that made him a legend.

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Camping Out

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:52:19 +0000

The guys discuss Bernie's not-so-fond memories of summer camp at the Seminary, what they're curious about learning from this year's camp, and expectations heading into the season.

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Big Grit Energy with Collin Wilder

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:54:34 +0000

Badgers safety and Founder/CEO of the Grit Factory Collin Wilder joins Matt and Matt to discuss his football journey from Katy, Texas to Houston to Madison, his favorite Wisconsin memories, and what's next for him and the Grit Factory.

Find Collin on Twitter @WilderCollin and on Instagram @collin_wilder

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Mailbag Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

After a week off, Bernie and Perko are back with another round of listener questions, answering topics like who Bernie wished that he could have blocked for, which games the guys are looking forward to most this fall, and much more!

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Mailbag!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 May 2022 16:19:07 +0000

Matt and Matt answer listener questions about Badger Football, including how Bernie would do in today's game, which of his former teammates would pick to have on his Family Feud team, what the starting offensive line will look like this fall, and more.

Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and on Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with our friend Clint Cosgrove on YouTube.

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Laying Down the Law with Kalvin Barrett

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 18 May 2022 23:18:24 +0000

Dane County Sheriff and former Wisconsin Badgers lineman Kalvin Barrett joins Matt and Matt to talk about his life in football and law enforcement, what it means to be the first African-American sheriff in Madison, and much more.

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Ben Strickland

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 May 2022 13:35:11 +0000

Former Badgers defensive back Ben Strickland stops by the show to talk with Bernie and Perkins about his legendary punt block touchdown to win the Axe, his path to Wisconsin, his favorite Badger memories, and much more.

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John Chenal

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 4 May 2022 17:44:18 +0000

Badgers fullback John Chenal joins Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins to talk about his life growing up in a small town, how his competitive family helped mold him, his favorite moments playing for the Badgers, and much more.

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Going Camping with Zach Heilprin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:39:16 +0000

Zach Heilprin from The Zone Madison joins Matt and Matt to talk about everything that happened at spring camp for the Badgers, and his thoughts on the team heading into 2022.

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The Best of...

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:31:41 +0000

Some of our best conversations and moments from the history of the show, including stories from Leo Chenal, Montee Ball, Scott Starks, Nick Herbig, Owen Daniels, John Stocco, Anttaj Hawthorne, and Brandon White.

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Taking it to the House with David Gilreath

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:28:56 +0000

Former Wisconsin and NFL WR/KR David Gilreath joins Matt and Matt to talk about his career in Madison and in the pros, his thoughts on the current team, and what he's doing now as the Director of Development for the Badgers football team.

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Managing the Running Back with Lucas Feller

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 13:36:00 +0000

Former Badgers team manager Lucas Feller joins Matt and Matt to talk about his experience working in the running backs room, his favorite stories from being around all the guys, and why the toolbox game is so important.

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Fun with Fullbacks with Greg Root

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:10:00 +0000

Bernie and Perkins are joined by former Badgers fullback Greg Root to hear about his unique story of coming from the high desert of California to Madison, how his time at Wisconsin shaped him, and the amazing work he's doing now.

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Sparking Greatness with Scott Starks

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:25:03 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Scott Starks joins Matt and Matt to talk about his career at Wisconsin, what makes him tick, his time in the NFL, and much more.

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Being the Alpha with Sean Lewis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Sean Lewis, former Badgers TE and current Kent State head coach joins Matt and Matt to talk about his life in football, playing for the Badgers, his journey in coaching, and how he's reshaping the Kent State football program.

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Dontez Sanders - The One Man Wolfpack

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 15:43:00 +0000

Dontez Sanders, former Badgers LB, joins Matt and Matt to talk about his career at Wisconsin, how football shaped his life, and the success he's had in business after retiring from football.

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National W Club President Scott Brinen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Scott Brinen, National W Club President, to talk about how the organization is supporting UW student athletes, the future of UW Athletics, his journey as a Badger, and much more.

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Chris Orr

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:02:48 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Chris Orr, former Wisconsin Badgers and Carolina Panthers LB, and current Director of Player Development for Badger Football to talk about growing up in a football household, his time in Madison, what he learned playing in the NFL, how he's helping the program now, and much more.

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Jim Sorgi

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:52:00 +0000

Former Badgers and Colts QB Jim Sorgi joins Matt and Matt to talk about his career with the Badgers, his favorite memories playing for Wisconsin, his relationship with Peyton Manning, and much more.

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Brian Calhoun

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers and Detroit Lions RB Brian Calhoun joins Matt and Matt to talk about growing up in a military family, his time at Colorado and in Madison, his favorite memories from his year in the spotlight, his thoughts on this year's team, and much more.

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Badger Football Director of External Engagement Daron Jones

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 16:43:00 +0000

Daron Jones, UW Football Director of External Engagement and former Badgers Team Manager joins Matt and Matt to talk about his life in the program, stories from his time as a manager, and what the future of the program looks like.

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Clint Cosgrove on the Badgers' 2022 Recruiting Class

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 4 Feb 2022 17:10:00 +0000

Clint Cosgrove of Rivals.com joins Matt and Matt to break down the Badgers' 2022 recruiting class, discuss the state of recruiting, talk about his favorite players who signed with Wisconsin, and more.

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Out of the Island and Into the Fire with Nick Herbig

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:33:00 +0000

Wisconsin OLB Nick Herbig joins Matt and Matt to talk about his life growing up in Hawai'i, his transition to Madison, his growth as a player, training with his brother Nick, what he's looking forward to next season, and much more.

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Leo Chenal on Death Row

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Badgers All-American linebacker Leo Chenal joins Matt and Matt to talk about growing up in a big, competitive family, his growth as a player at Wisconsin, and what he's doing to prepare for the NFL draft.

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The Strength of the Badgers with Brian Bott

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Brian Bott, former Wisconsin Badgers strength coach and CEO of Sports AdvantEdge to talk about his time in the program, training some of the best players to ever play in Madison, stories from the weight room, and much more.

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Scary Alvarez

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Scary Alvarez (@barryisthedon) to break down a wide range of topics, including why he exclusively drives Cadillacs, why he wouldn't eat the food during Bernie's in-home visit, a bratwurst eating contest with Bret Bielema, and more.

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QB1 - John Stocco

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers QB John Stocco joins Matt and Matt to talk about his career in Madison, growing up in Minnesota, his favorite Badger memories, and much, much more.

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51 - Bowl Recap with Garrett Groshek

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 3 Jan 2022 23:05:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Garrett Groshek to give the on-the-field perspective from the Badgers' Las Vegas Bowl win over Arizona State, and talk about his experience as the running backs coach for the game.

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Brooks Bollinger

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:05:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by former Badgers Rose Bowl winning quarterback Brooks Bollinger to talk about his career at Wisconsin, his journey to becoming a Badger, and how his time in Madison shaped him.

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Owen Daniels

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:35:00 +0000

Matt and Matt sit down with for Badger and Super Bowl 50 champion Owen Daniels to talk about his career in Madison and in the league, transitioning from quarterback to tight end, and his favorite memories of his time at UW.

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Walking On to Greatness with Garrett Groshek

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:02:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers RB Garrett Groshek joins Matt and Matt to talk about his football career, the walk-on program at UW, his favorite Badger memories, and much more.

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Breaking Down NIL with Sports Lawyer Jeremy Evans

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:30:00 +0000

Matt and Matt sit down with sports lawyer Jeremy Evans to discuss the past, present, and future of Name-Image-Likeness laws and how they're already changing the landscape of college athletics.

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Everyone Sucked Except for Brooks Bollinger

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 15:40:00 +0000

Matt and Matt discuss the Badgers' berth in the Las Vegas Bowl against Arizona State, Matt's memories of bowl preparation, and Championship Week.

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Chris Chambers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers and NFL Pro Bowl WR Chris Chambers sits down with Matt and Matt to talk about his upbringing in northeast Ohio, his favorite memories from playing for the Badgers, his time in the league, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Minnesota

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:55:00 +0000

Matt and Matt discuss the Badgers' disappointing loss to Minnesota, and try to sort through what they saw on the field.

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Big Play John Clay

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers running back John Clay joins Matt and Matt to talk about his life as a Badger, what it was like to be recruited as the top running back in the country, his favorite memories as a Badger, and his thoughts on this year's group of running backs.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Nebraska

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:24:47 +0000

Matt and Matt break down the Badgers' 35-28 victory over Nebraska, talking the good, the bad, and the ugly from the game, and give their top 5 Badger performances.

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The Jump Off with Paul Hubbard

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:13:18 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers and NFL WR Paul Hubbard sits down with Matt and Matt to talk about his career as a two-sport athlete, why he ended up focusing on football instead of track, his favorite Badgers memories, and much more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Northwestern

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:08:23 +0000

Matt and Matt recap the Badgers' victory over Northwestern, talking the good, the bad, and the ugly from the game and name their top five players from the game.

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Making the Transition with Jonathan Orr

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:00:36 +0000

Matt and Matt welcome Jonathan Orr, former Badgers WR and Founder and CEO of Athlete Transition Services, to talk about his career at Wisconsin and how he is helping the next generation of student-athletes take the next step in their careers.

Find out more about Athlete Transition Services on their website, https://atscorp.org/, and follow them on Instagram @ats.corp

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Monday Morning Fullback - Rutgers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 15:22:01 +0000

Matt and Matt break down the Badgers' dominant win against Rutgers.

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Scouting the World with Clint Cosgrove

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by former UW wide receiver, college coach, and scout Clint Cosgrove of Rivals.com to talk about his life in football, tales from the road, and what he looks for in college prospects.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Iowa

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt break down the Badgers dominant win over Iowa, and give their good, bad, and ugly from the battle for the Heartland trophy.

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Travis Beckum

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Former Badger TE and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum joins Matt and Matt to talk about his experience at Wisconsin, the transition from linebacker to tight end, adapting to the college game and then the NFL, and this year's team.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Purdue

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt break down the Badgers big 30-13 victory over Purdue, and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly, of what they saw in the game.

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Lee Evans

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Lee Evans, Wisconsin Badgers Hall of Fame WR, NFL veteran, and all-time great.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Army

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:13:22 +0000

The Matts recap the Badgers game against Army, and give their takes on the good, the bad, and the ugly of what they saw in Wisconsin's 20-14 victory.

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Getting to Fiji with Brandon White

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Former Badgers WR and Founder of Receiver Factory Brandon White joins Matt and Matt to talk about coaching the top wide receivers in the country, playing for Wisconsin, and general life advice.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Illinois

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt react to the Badgers' 24-0 win over Illinois, and give out their good, bad, and ugly from the game.

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Jon McNamara of BadgerBlitz.com

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Oct 2021 13:02:59 +0000

Jon McNamara, publisher of BadgerBlitz.com, returns to join Matt and Matt to talk about the state of the team, facing Bret Bielema for the first time since he left the program, potential fixes to the offense and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Michigan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 19:13:34 +0000

Matt and Matt talk about the Badgers' ugly loss to Michigan at home on Barry Alvarez day, handing out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly on the week.

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Kraig Urbik

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:35:31 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by for Badgers and NFL offensive lineman Kraig Urbik to talk about his time at Wisconsin, stories from playing in the league, his thoughts on this year's Wisconsin team, and more.

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Monday Morning Fullback - Notre Dame Game

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt discuss their thoughts on the Badgers' ugly loss to Notre Dame at Solider Field, diagnosis what the problems are, and offer some solutions.

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Mike Farrell on Notre Dame

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:30:42 +0000

Mike Farrell of Rivals.com returns to the show to talk with Matt and Matt about the Badgers' game against Notre Dame at Soldier Field, the state of the Badgers, and recruiting.

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Gary Ellerson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:11:35 +0000

Matt and Matt welcome former Badgers and Packers RB Gary Ellerson to the show to talk about playing at Wisconsin in the early 80's, being recruited coming out of Georgia, and the state of the current team.

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Monday Morning Fullback: Week 2 Rapid Reaction

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt break down the Wisconsin Badgers' Week 2 victory over Eastern Michigan.

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Kicking Balls and Taking Names with Vitaly Pisetsky

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 20:49:11 +0000

Former Badgers kicker Vitaly Pisetsky joins Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins to talk about winning two Rose Bowls as a member of the Wisconsin team, his memories of playing for Barry Alvarez, and a ton of great stories from his time in Madison, as well sharing his thoughts on this year's team.

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Monday Morning Fullback: Week 1 Rapid Reaction

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt and Matt give their thoughts on the disappointing opening week matchup between the Badgers and the Nittany lions.

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Montee Ball

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 12:48:38 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by Badgers legend Montee Ball to talk about his career, playing with Russell Wilson, the 2021 team, and more.

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Jake Kocorowski on Fall Camp and Week 1

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:58:57 +0000

Jake Kocorowski from BadgerBlitz.com returns to the show to talk with Matt and Matt about fall camp, the week 1 game against Penn State, and why he's so excited to be back on the Badgers beat.

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Anthony Davis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Anthony Davis (2001-2004) joins Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins to talk about his career in Madison, the recruiting process, his thoughts on the current team, the implications of new NIL laws, and some of his favorite stories from his time on campus.

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Anttaj Hawthorne

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:41:05 +0000

Matt and Matt are joined by former Badger, NFL, and Arena League defensive tackle Anttaj Hawthorne to talk about his Wisconsin experience, time in the pros, and his lasting impressions of being a Badger.

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Camp Report

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:32:39 +0000

Bernie gives us a report from inside of Badgers fall camp, talking about what he saw, what he's excited about, and what questions he still has as the season nears.

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Fall Camp Preview and All-21st Century Team

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 9 Aug 2021 20:58:36 +0000

The show has a big announcement as Matt Bernstein joins as permanent cohost. Matt and Matt break down what the Badgers need to focus on during fall camp, Bernie's memories from camp when he was playing, and then talk about their All-21st Century picks for the best Badgers from the past two decades.

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Matt Bernstein, the Hebrew Hammer

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 21:56:38 +0000

Former Badger fullback and team captain Matt Bernstein joins the show to talk about his time in Madison, his epic game against Penn State, his relationships with Barry Alvarez and Paul Chryst, and much more.

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Bolted - with Raphie Cantor and Ben Stein

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:56:19 +0000

Matt is joined by the guys from the Bolted podcast, a six-part docuseries podcast from BLEAV Podcast Network that chronicles the rise and fall of the San Diego Chargers, the fight to keep them that split a city in two, and the aftermath that left a football team without fans, and football fans without a team. They talk about the series and about Badger legend Melvin Gordon, and his impact on the franchise.

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Performance Analytics with Dave Anderson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 18:10:11 +0000

Matt is joined by for Houston Texans wide receiver and founder and CEO of BreakAway Data Dave Anderson to talk about using analytics to improve player performance, his favorite memories of playing with former Badger Owen Daniels, how he would use analytics to improve the Badgers, and more.

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Mike Jarvis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:25:42 +0000

Matt is joined by Mike Jarvis, 2021 Badgers defensive line signee, to talk about his recruitment to UW, why Wisconsin was the right fit for him, what he's looking forward to once he steps on campus, and more.

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Deacon Hill and Josh Cook

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:16:25 +0000

In a special 2-part episode, Matt is first joined by 2021 QB commit Deacon Hill to talk about his recruiting experience, what he expects from his first season on campus, and how he's been adapting to life during the pandemic. Then, Josh Cook of Big Ten and Counting joins Matt to preview the game vs. Iowa, and talk about the history of the rivalry.

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TJ Bollers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 19:55:16 +0000

Badger linebacker/defensive end commit TJ Bollers from Tiffin, Iowa joins Matt to talk about why he chose Wisconsin, how he's been working out during the pandemic, what he's looking forward to on-campus and much more.

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Play-by-Play with Bob Brainerd

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:10:17 +0000

Matt is joined by veteran broadcaster Bob Brainerd of 97.3 The Game Milwaukee to talk about the Badgers loss to Northwestern, preview the upcoming matchup with Minnesota, and discuss his career in broadcasting.

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Mike Farrell on Wisconsin's 2021 Class

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:46:01 +0000

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell, National Recruiting Director, stops by to talk about the record setting 2021 Wisconsin Badger class, which features some of the top prospects in the country.

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Benjamin Worgull Previews Michigan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:59:21 +0000

Benjamin Worgull of BadgerBlitz.com joins Matt to preview the big matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan Wolverines.

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Cornerback Commit Al Ashford

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:31:32 +0000

Future Badgers cornerback Al Ashford joins Matt on the show to discuss his recruitment, why he ended up choosing Wisconsin, what his senior season has been like playing during the pandemic, his relationship with his future teammates, and more.

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Jake Kocorowski from BadgerBlitz.com

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 15:42:15 +0000

Matt talks with Jake Kocorowski, senior writer at BadgerBlitz.com about the latest news from the football program, where COVID is ravaging the team and the rest of the season is in question.

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Jon McNamara of BadgerBlitz.com

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:15:54 +0000

Matt is joined by Jon McNamara, publisher of BadgerBlitz.com and Rivals.com recruiting analyst to talk about the opening week matchup against Illinois, surprises on the depth chart, and what to look forward to for the rest of the season.

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Big Ten Season Preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:12:50 +0000

Matt is joined by Josh Cook and Corey Burton of Illegal Motion to preview the Big Ten football season, and figure out who's going to be playing for the title in Indianapolis come December.

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2020 Depth Chart Analysis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:34:08 +0000

With Badger Football finally back for the 2020 season, Matt is here to break down the initial depth chart released by the team over the weekend. Matt is excited about the depth at cornerback and offensive line, but a bit concerned with the middle linebacker position, and the future at wide received. Make sure to tune in to every episode to stay up on all of the news on Badger Football.

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Bleav in Badger Football Teaser

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:44:20 +0000

Matt Perkins is the host of Bleav in Badger Football - the latest show on the Bleav Podcast Network. This show will be all about everything Wisconsin Badger Football - from games and opponent previews to recruiting and program history. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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