In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take what they are hearing from other new outlets on the Badgers and put it together. How do Badgers elite vs general fans view this year’s squad? Diving into comparable programs and more - Welcome to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE ...
Jul 08, 2025•20 min
Former Badgers star Nigel Hayes returns to the NBA on a 1-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into his journey and also that of John Tonje, who got drafted to the Utah Jazz. Bringing you updates around campus and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_B...
Jul 01, 2025•18 min
Hey Badgers fans! Tight-end university is active in the NFL bringing together the best tight-ends in the game and this year a member from UW is in attendance. Brothers Alex and KJ dive down history and talk some of the best to do it at the position and others. Adding a little NBA Draft talk and more — Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-T...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min
Alex and KJ are back as the NBA Draft approaches. The brother's share their thoughts on this year's class and compare it to the past. Which draft class is it similar to? Talking all things football as well — Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music" on Spotify Learn ...
Jun 17, 2025•21 min
Alex and KJ are back to dive into the new NIL rule. Schools can now pay players directly? What does this mean for Madison? Taking a deeper dive into the basketball team and more —Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music" on Spotify Learn more about the #1 podcast net...
Jun 10, 2025•22 min
The Wisconsin Badgers are landing new recruits—but are any of them true difference-makers? Alex and Kj return to break down what this means for the program, how the future could shake out, and what fans should realistically expect. Plus, a look at the NFL's most dominant pass rushers and how Wisconsin talent stacks up vs Villanova in basketball. It's all things Badgers and beyond—Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a...
Jun 03, 2025•21 min
In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the best traditions of Madison. What it means to tailgate and attend the games, and more. How do they feel the culture has shifted in the past few seasons? Tune in to find out! Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IK...
May 27, 2025•19 min
Alex and KJ return from France and get into all the juicy Badgers conversations! Starting with the ESPN Coaches Poll that dropped, walking through the eras, and stacking programs against programs. This episode also looks at the new pro Badgers playing on the same team - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE...
May 20, 2025•22 min
The NFL Draft in Green Bay was a smash hit! Badgers put two players in the league, but the results for the home state were slim. Alex and KJ dive into the current state of the program and more. Tune in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music" on Spotif...
Apr 29, 2025•24 min
Badgers fans, who saw the Spring Game? Things are quickly getting worse for the football program and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ bring you live updates during NFL Draft Week. Which Badgers have gone early in years past? How is this year's schedule looking? Tune in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeti...
Apr 22, 2025•32 min
Badgers lose their starting left tackle for the season and Alex and KJ are unfazed. In today's episode of the podcast, the brothers dive into the current state of the football program and the college game in general. Are they happy with the progress they are seeing? Tune in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Bad...
Apr 16, 2025•31 min
Badgers fans, the NCAA tournament is officially over and the Florida Gators are National Champs. In no time, Greg Gard and the Basketball Badgers look to retool - including some notable names coming to play in the Red and White. Taking a look at the programs new additions and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers ...
Apr 08, 2025•28 min
The NCAA Tournament has reached the stage of the Final 4 and this season it is ALL #1 seeds. What does this say about NIL and College Sports? In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the reality of the new era we live in and discuss ways to return to the golden era of Wisconsin sports. Don’t miss this! Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on T...
Apr 01, 2025•24 min
Badgers fell to BYU in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament over the weekend, and in today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ deliver their fresh takes on the team and game! Bringing you reaction, recap, and more - Where does Greg Gard and Wisconsin go from here? Dive back in - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers ...
Mar 25, 2025•34 min
March Madness is here and the Badgers are entering this year's tournament on a tear! In the Big Ten tournament over the weekend, Wisconsin went to the finals. They earned a 3 seed in the Big Dance and Alex and KJ are here for it all! Listen to their predictions, thoughts, and more on this year's team. All basketball today - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badger...
Mar 19, 2025•25 min
Hello Badgers fans and happy March! The Big Ten Tournament kicks off this weekend and the Badgers are a #5 seed. How many games do they need to win to secure a favorable position in the Big Dance? Alex and KJ recap the recent games and preview the upcoming conference tournaments. All basketball today - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-...
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
Badgers took on Tom Izzo and Michigan State over the weekend and this time the Spartans got the W. How does Wisconsin prepare heading into tournament play? Taking a look at past teams and the NFL combine - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music" on Spotify Learn mo...
Mar 04, 2025•33 min
Badgers latest winning streak was brought to an end in overtime against Oregon this weekend with key players going cold from the three point line. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the Badgers schedule down the stretch and chances at making a post-season run. How is the competition stacking up this year? Let's find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help th...
Feb 25, 2025•21 min
Badgers fans good times are here! The Men's basketball program upset #7 Purdue down in Indiana on Saturday and have skyrocketed to #11 in the country. How are Alex and KJ feeling about their tournament chances? The brothers dive into Tonje, Gilmore, Blackwell, the football program and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of...
Feb 18, 2025•24 min
Patrick Mahomes drops back, throws it, and picked off by Zack Baun! In today's episode of the podcast, Alex recaps the Super Bowl and latest in Wisconsin world. Where is Greg Gard's squad coming in at in the tournament predictions? Can't look too far ahead though, a big matchup against Purdue coming up - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Liv...
Feb 11, 2025•25 min
It is Super Bowl weekend, and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ highlight Zack Baun and Leo Chenal. Is Wisconsin LBU? The brothers have been saying it for a while. Also taking a stab at the Max Klesmit situation surrounding the basketball team. How have his shooting struggles hurt the squad? Tune in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badg...
Feb 04, 2025•25 min
Looking at the Basketball and Football programs right now and things have never looked so further off. On one end, Greg Gard continues to find leaders and ways to win games. On the other, a Football team devoid of the very basics on what makes a winning team. How can Coach Fickle get Wisconsin back into the College Football Playoff next season? Is it even possible? Alex and KJ dive into their conversations with Badgers in the NFL for advice - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing,...
Jan 28, 2025•27 min
This episode is MUST LISTEN. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and Kj give their reactions to the juicy Xavier Lucas situation. Who is in the wrong more? Is Wisconsin's football program able to turn things around next year? Dive into this - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the musi...
Jan 21, 2025•26 min
The National Championship game is set. It's Notre Dame taking on Ohio State and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the matchup. Also updating Badgers fans on the basketball team and Badgers in the pros - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music"...
Jan 14, 2025•29 min
Out goes Oregon! Down goes Georgia! In today's episode the podcast, Alex and KJ update Badgers fans on the College Football Playoff. Unfortunately, there are some former Badgers really playing well still. How did the program fall so far and so fast? The brothers try to answer that question. Also bringing you an update on Greg Gard and the Basketball Team's latest win streak. Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a frie...
Jan 07, 2025•34 min
Happy New Years Badgers fans! Alex and KJ wish they had a better team to talk about entering the new year, but the Badgers football program has fallen on very hard times. How can things be turned around? Dive in to catch up - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music"...
Jan 01, 2025•20 min
Coach Fickell is being aggressive in the Portal, bringing in 2 Quarterbacks. Are they any good? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into what makes a championship program. Bringing you updates on Gard and the basketball team as well - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the ...
Dec 18, 2024•28 min
Over the weekend, Wisconsin fell to Marquette in a competitive in state rivalry. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the exciting game and begin to talk more college basketball. However, the focus of the show remains on the UW Football program. Tyler Van Dyke is gone and so are many other players. How do the brothers feel about the College Football Playoff? Find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and tell...
Dec 10, 2024•35 min
We cannot believe the football season is already over. 5-7, the Badgers finish and Coach Fickell is on the hot seat. Should he be fired? Alex and KJ dive into the Minnesota game recap and overall state of the program. Talking the big matchup against Marquette this weekend and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers ...
Dec 03, 2024•26 min
Wisconsin fell 44-25 to Nebraska and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the downward diving state of the program. Is it best to cut ties with Fickell this season? Do the brothers think it will get better next year? Also talking the basketball program's hot start and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting...
Nov 26, 2024•31 min
