The light at the end of the tunnel is in view. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ talk the preseason rankings and predictions floating around college football. What are they about the landscape of the Big Ten? Who are the conference's best player? 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 Fo...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min
College Football is less than 20 days away. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ look out at the Buffalo matchup on September 2 as well as provide updates and analysis on all things Badgers Football. Bringing to you rankings, highlights from the NFL Preseason, 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 Fo...
Aug 15, 2023•24 min
The Big Ten Conference is adding more teams from the West Coast. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the latest changes in college football. Bringing you updates from Fall Camp, the NFL, 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 Spo...
Aug 08, 2023•40 min
Breaking news: Jim Leonhard is joining Illinois as a Senior Advisor to the Football Program. Does he have some master plan up his sleeve? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the recent news. What does this mean for the overall Big Ten landscape? 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...
Jul 25, 2023•22 min
In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are here to provide Badgers fans with an update on the Football team and the new recruits coming to town. This time, the players are not from the Transfer Portal. What should Badgers fans expect? Who were former big recruits? 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 ...
Jul 18, 2023•32 min
The Wisconsin Badgers lose another player, this time it's Markus Allen to the transfer portal. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the team's depth at the Wide Receiver position (and offense as a whole). What should Badgers fans expect from Phil Longo's offense? Dive right 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 Twit...
Jun 27, 2023•22 min
In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ go through the Vegas odds for the Big Ten Conference and give their thoughts. What are the chances Wisconsin makes it to the Big Ten Championship game? Will it be against Ohio State or Michigan? All the latest news on the football team, 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 f...
Jun 20, 2023•17 min
The Wisconsin Football program continues to bring in the talent. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ look deeper at the recruiting classes of 2023 and 2024. Which position groups has Coach Fickell focussed on? From which states? 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 ...
Jun 13, 2023•28 min
Boom! Greg Gard lands another four-star recruit. In today's episode of the podcast Alex and KJ dive into the details. The brothers also touch on the Big Ten Conference and rank the other football programs. Where does Coach Fickell's team fall in the rankings? 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 Fo...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min
Alex and KJ return from Italy to talk the NFL Draft and the Badgers players selected. How will Tippmann do with Aaron Rodgers? Is Pittsburgh the dream scenario for Nick Herbig? The brother dive into the latest and greatest for the Red & White - 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 mu...
May 16, 2023•27 min
This is the week the Badgers men have waited for - NFL Draft weekend. A special moment for any football player and exciting for fans. Alex and KJ look forward to the draft in this week's episode, but also touch on the Spring Game and Coach Fickell. What happened to Greg Gard's player? 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 L...
Apr 25, 2023•22 min
Badgers Basketball program celebrates 125 years by landing another big time recruit from the transfer portal. This time it is St. Johns AJ Storr. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into this new weapon for Greg Gard as well as the upcoming NFL Draft. 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_Ba...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min
The basketball season just ended, but the transfer window is wide open. Wisconsin lands its first in former-Wyoming guard Noah Reynolds. Is it enough to rival Michigan nailing Caleb Love from North Carolina? Alex and KJ dive into the discussion. As well as touch on WR from USC CJ Williams who is lighting up spring football. Talking the NFL Draft 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...
Apr 11, 2023•30 min
Badgers basketball season ends in flames and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the plan going forward. One that is without coach Greg Gard. This did not make former player Brian Butch happy and so the brothers also respond to what Butch had to say about the idea to move-on from Coach Gard. Bringing you updates on the football and hockey programs as well - Tune-in to find out what is new! Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on th...
Apr 04, 2023•30 min
Spring football has officially started in Madison and the atmosphere is electric. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the early depth charts and point out what they notice. All eyes on Tanner Mordecai. The basketball team knocked off Oregon in the NIT and just needs two more wins to raise the trophy. Will they do it? 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 #...
Mar 28, 2023•25 min
Brackets are busted and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the NCAA tournament. Marquette has been knocked out. #1 seed Purdue upset by a 16-seed. Other big names such as Arizona and Kansas upset as well. As for the Badgers? Well they are still alive, but in the NIT. The brothers talk college tournaments and the upcoming Wisconsin Football Pro Day. Can Torchio find his way onto an NFL roster? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leavin...
Mar 21, 2023•24 min
The Badgers men's basketball program was upset by Ohio State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Badgers now find themselves in the NIT ready to take on the Bradley Braves. Is this the sign to fire Greg Gard? 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? Str...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min
Tony Granato has been fired as the Badgers men's hockey coach. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the debate on whether Greg Gard is the next coach to go? In addition, the combine results are in and the brothers break down how Benton, Herbig, and Tippmann performed amongst the competition. 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 I...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min
It is Combine Week and the Wisconsin Badgers Football program is sending 3 players to participate: Benton, Herbig, and Tippmann. Who will test the best? Who went last year? Why do Badgers always over-perform their draft position? 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...
Feb 28, 2023•29 min
One of the best interviews in IKE history, Super Bowl Champion Leo Chenal returns to the podcast to share his can't miss Super Bowl story. Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! 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 network in the state of Wisconsin by visiti...
Feb 21, 2023•30 min
Super Bowl is over and Alex and KJ come on the pod to congratulate current and former Wisconsin Super Bowl Champions. The brothers also talk the upcoming NFL Combine and the basketball team that played in back-to-back Overtime games this week. How did they go? 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 F...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min
Badgers Football goes into Illinois and lands another recruit. This time it is defensive tackle Jamel Howard, choosing Madison over programs like LSU and Michigan. Who will he replace? Potentially Keeanu Benton who participated in the Senior Bowl. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ touch on Benton’s and Herbig’s draft stocks, as well as the crumbling basketball program. How much longer does Greg Gard deserve to stick around? Tune in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podca...
Feb 07, 2023•24 min
Badgers Basketball has dropped 2 more games since last episode, falling to 12-8 on the year. Is their season on life-support? In today’s podcast, Alex and KJ dive into whether or not Greg Gard can turn things around. Meanwhile the football program continues to land more talent. Where are they doing it? 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 Badger...
Jan 31, 2023•30 min
Big Ten Basketball is in midseason form and only one team has separated from the pack: #1 ranked Purdue. The Wisconsin Badgers find themselves at 4-4 in conference play and 12-6 overall looking to bounce back from their recent skid. How can the team do this? Talking all things Red & White including some of the Badgers still in the NFL Playoffs 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 ...
Jan 24, 2023•22 min
First it was Wisconsin getting the coaches. Then Wisconsin got the Quarterbacks. Now Wisconsin lands the receivers. The Badgers recruiting momentum is INSANE, with Luke Fickell landing stud receiver transfers CJ Williams from USC and Bryson Greene from Oklahoma State. The sky is the limit right now for the Wisconsin Badgers football program, and there's upside in the future of the basketball program as well. Learn all about it on today's show. Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to the IKE...
Jan 18, 2023•19 min
Alright, it is getting absurd at this point. Badgers new coach Luke Fickell has landed another quarterback transfer, this time from the SEC. He also has added multiple new coaches and offensive weapons. Madison is the hot spot in college football and Alex and KJ dive into it all, including JJ Watt’s retirement. 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 ...
Jan 10, 2023•31 min
Badgers salvage the season, defeating Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl 24-17 and finishing with a winning record in Jim Leonhard’s final game. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ talk game recap and new QB transfer Tanner Mordecai from SMU. Is Oklahoma QBU? 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-Twe...
Jan 03, 2023•27 min
Badgers are set to face Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl tonight and in today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ preview the matchup. Which players did Oklahoma State lose? How about new recruits? And did the basketball team really cancel a game? The brothers dive into it all - 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 ...
Dec 27, 2022•28 min
With all the changes going on inside and outside of the football program, who will start for the Badgers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl? In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the remaining roster and touch on some of the new players Coach Fickell has inked since getting the job. How is the basketball team doing? The brothers have an update there as well - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend i...
Dec 20, 2022•27 min
Braelon Allen will remain in Madison despite the coaching change. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the roster moves. Which players have declared for the draft? Which players have declared for the portal? Which recruits are coming to UW? The brothers discuss it all. Also touching on the basketball team and their hot start to conference play - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the ...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min
