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IKE Badgers Podcast

Coming to you live from the #1 college town in America, this podcast is on a mission to deliver premium Wisconsin Badgers content straight to your ears. Intriguing stats. In depth interviews. Wisconsin football, basketball, alumni, and more. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the IKE Badgers Podcast.
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Episodes

Badgers UPSET by James Madison in NCAA Tournament (HOT REACTION, Is it time to part ways with Coach Greg Gard? Game Recap, Tournament Update)

Badgers fans, the basketball season is over and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are back with what is a juicy reaction to the game and season. Is it time to part ways with Greg Gard? Game recap 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 Sp...

Mar 26, 202429 min

Badgers NCAA Tournament Preview - Big Ten Tournament Recap (Upsetting Purdue, Takeaways from Illinois, James Madison - What you need to know)

Badgers are IN! Greg Gard's Wisconsin unit played a great Big Ten Tournament, including an overtime victory over Purdue, so today's episode of the podcast is can't miss! Alex and KJ break down what Badgers fans need to know about James Madison and also what they saw in the Illinois game. How far can UW go? Dive right 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 ...

Mar 19, 202426 min

Badgers on the Move in NFL Free Agency - Big Ten Tournament and Must-Win Games for Greg Gard, Can he keep his job? (Russell Wilson teaming up with TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, and others in Pittsburgh)

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 visiting ikepodcastnetwork.com @welcometoike

Mar 12, 202432 min

Greg Gard on the Hot Seat? Badgers Basketball loses 7 of last 9 games (Where is the Defense? NFL Combine, Braelon Allen, Isaac Guerendo, Tanor Bortolini, Maema Njongmeta, and a need for a reboot)

Is the clock running out on Badgers' Head Coach Greg Gard? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dissect what has gone wrong with the basketball team. The NFL Combine also happened over the last weekend, in which the Badgers only sent 3 players. Is the athletic program in dangerous territory? How did Braelon Allen test? 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 sho...

Mar 05, 202422 min

LEO CHENAL INTERVIEW - 2x Super Bowl Champion, Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker, Former Wisconsin Badger Standout, Joins the Show to Talk Winning Back-to-Back Super Bowls, Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce)

Leo Chenal, back-to-back 2x Super Bowl Champion, joins the podcast today is what is a very special episode! Former Wisconsin Badgers standout, turned Kansas City Chief shares an in-depth and inside look into the locker-room with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and Coach Andy Reid. What has he learned since last year's win? How does having a target on your back turn into positive motivation? What are his thoughts on the current state of the Badgers Football program? Dive-in now becaus...

Feb 27, 202432 min

Badgers Fall Out of the Top 25 - Is Greg Gard's Unit Capable of Turning Things Around? (Bo Ryan nominated for College Basketball Hall of Fame, Defensive Lapses leading to Losses, Tournament Chances)

Badgers basketball has lost 5 of their last 6 games and fallen out of the Top 25. Joe Lunardi has them pegged as a 5-seed. Is this realistic? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the team's recent struggles and identify what aspects have been missing. In addition, Bo Ryan has been nominated for the college basketball Hall of Fame. 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 ...

Feb 20, 202429 min

Badgers Leo Chenal Wins 2nd Super Bowl - Greg Gard and the Basketball Team on 4-game losing streak (How to turn things around before the tournament, JJ Watt's hairdo, and the Wisconsin Way)

The Badgers Basketball program is on a 4-game skid, following losses to Michigan and Rutgers since last time. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ give their thoughts on the state of the program. Also, friend of the show, Leo Chenal made some SUPER plays over the weekend. 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-Tweeti...

Feb 13, 202422 min

Badgers Fall Back-to-Back Games to Nebraska and Purdue - Super Bowl Week (Predictions for Chiefs vs 49ers, The New Big 18, and an update on Paul Chryst)

The college football landscape continues to change and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the new 18 team Big Ten. How do the Badgers work their way into the College Football Playoff next season? Touching on the Super Bowl and a tough week for the basketball program, there is a lot to get into. How does Greg Gard respond to losses against Nebraska and Purdue? Dive right in - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcas...

Feb 06, 202427 min

Badgers Jump Up to #6 in Basketball Rankings - UW Offense Scoring at Highest Clip in 50 years (Leo Chenal back in the Super Bowl, Purdue Matchup Looms Large, Preview and Outlook)

Greg Gard's Badgers keep winning and now Wisconsin finds themselves back in the top ten at #6. A massive matchup looms against number 2 Purdue this Sunday so Alex and KJ are here with preview and more. Talking Leo Chenal's return to the Super Bowl 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 ...

Jan 30, 202426 min

Badgers Basketball Bounces Back against Indiana - Gard's 13th Ranked Squad (College Basketball Landscape)

After their winning streak was snapped against Penn State, Greg Gard's Badgers found a way to come back against Indiana and get the win at home. Max Klesmit proved again that he can score 20+ points a game. How do the brothers Alex and KJ feel about their tournament chances? 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...

Jan 23, 202417 min

Badgers Ricardo Hallman Returns to UW, Basketball Program on 6 Game Winning Streak - UW Alumni in the NFL Playoffs (NCAA Tournament predictions and a lot of unknowns for Coach Fickell)

Badgers basketball is on fire, ranking 11th in the nation and 1st in the Big Ten. What is the difference between this year's team and others in years past? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ evaluate Gard's roster and provide an update on Badgers in the NFL Playoffs - 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 Foo...

Jan 16, 202430 min

Badgers watch Michigan win the National Championship over Washington - 2023 College Football Reflection (Has Greg Gard assembled a roster that can go deep into the tournament?)

The college football season is officially over and the Michigan Wolverines are National Champions. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ reflect on the year, the current state of the Wisconsin program, and give their thoughts for the future. Has Greg Gard assembled his best team yet? 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 Twitt...

Jan 09, 202423 min

Badgers Fall to LSU in Bowl Game - Coach Fickell's First Year in Review (Michigan knocks off Alabama in College Football Playoff, Transfer Portal vs Tradition)

It was a high flying offensive game, but the Badgers came up short to LSU. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are back to break down it all. How was Coach Fickell's first season in review? Dive 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...

Jan 02, 202433 min

Wisconsin Badgers Update from Puerto Rico (Gard in the Top 25, LSU Preview, Volleyball Standard of Excellence)

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are in Puerto Rico talking the current status of the Badgers football and basketball programs. 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 vis...

Dec 19, 202318 min

Badgers Land Quarterback Transfer Van Dyke from Miami - Reaction and LSU Bowl Game Prediction (Badgers Basketball knocks off Izzo and Michigan State, but falls to #1 Arizona)

Breaking news, the Badgers have landed their quarterback for next season via the Transfer Portal - Miami's Tyler Van Dyke. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into what this means for Badgers fans and the football program going forward. Also bringing you basketball predictions 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...

Dec 13, 202327 min

Wisconsin Upsets #2 Marquette in Statement Win - College Football Chaos (Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, and the end of an era)

The Badgers pulled off the upset! In today''s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap Wisconsin's home win over in-state rivals Marquette in basketball. Then the brothers turn their attention to College Football. What is going on? Find out the deal with Braelon Allen 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 Foo...

Dec 05, 202331 min

The Axe is Back - Badgers Knock Off Minnesota to Cap Off Regular Season, Wisconsin Marquette Basketball Preview (Bowl Game Predictions, Grading Tanner Mordecai, The Path Forward for Greg Gard)

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

Nov 28, 202332 min

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

Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Braelon Allen played through injury and scored two massive touchdowns for Wisconsin in their 24-17 Overtime victory over Nebraska. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the game and take a look at the final week of the regular season. Is the Axe coming back? 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...

Nov 21, 202326 min

Coach Fickell's BIG Mistake, Evaluating the State of the Program - Wisconsin Bottoms Out with Loss vs Northwestern (Hunter Woehler's comments, Chris Orr, Myles Burkett)

Tanner Mordecai came back to start and the Badgers quickly found themselves in a 24-3 hole against Northwestern. Wisconsin hits rock bottom again and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ assess the state of the program. What do the brothers make of Hunter Woehler's comments? 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...

Nov 14, 202333 min

Badgers Back to Square One, Lose to Indiana (Braedyn Locke in review, Coach Fickell and Longo evaluations, Around College Football, UW Alumni in the NFL)

Indiana was 0-5 in the Big Ten entering Saturday’s game. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into Wisconsin’s embarrassing loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. Where does Coach Fickell go from here? Join the conversation and hear what the brothers think. Also basketball is here - 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 Ba...

Nov 07, 202330 min

Badgers Fall Short to Ohio State in Competitive Effort (Braelon Allen goes down with injury, Ricardo Hallman hits 5 interceptions, Marvin Harrison Jr, and Indiana Preview)

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

Oct 31, 202324 min

Badgers Complete Comeback to Win in Illinois over Bret Bielema (Left Tackle Nolan Rucci catches winner from Quarterback Braedyn Locke, Braelon Allen Beast Mode, Ohio State Preview)

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

Oct 24, 202326 min

Wisconsin Falls to Iowa at Home, Loses QB Tanner Mordecai in the Process (Braedyn Locke or Myles Burkett, Illinois and Bret Bielema Preview)

It was ugly, but at least it was entertaining. Wisconsin fell over the weekend at home to Iowa in ugly fashion, losing their starting quarterback to injury, and more. Where does the team go from here? How is the offense so broken? 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 Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers...

Oct 17, 202329 min

Ricardo Hallman Goes House Call, Badgers Advance to 4-1 Following Home Win vs Rutgers (Braelon Allen Bounces Back, Big Ten Landscape, Predictions for Iowa)

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ celebrate the Badgers resilience to finding ways to win. At 4-1, it hasn't been pretty, but the team is knocking on the doorstep of the Top 25. Can Wisconsin knock off Iowa at home? Tune-in for game preview 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_Badge...

Oct 11, 202328 min

Badgers - Rutgers Game Preview, Around College Football (Top 25, Big Ten, Looking Ahead at the Schedule)

Fresh off a bye week, how will Wisconsin show up on game day? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ jump into the greater college football conversation. Where does Wisconsin stack up? How will the team do in their next 4 games? Coming to you with predictions 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 Footb...

Oct 03, 202329 min

Friday Night Lights - Badgers Knock Off Purdue in Indi (Braelon Allen Time, Ricardo Hallman and Hunter Woehler, Tanner Mordecai's Destiny at QB)

Big win under the lights on Friday night for the Badgers over Purdue. The offense looked to have some creativity and misdirection, but how are the fans feeling? At 3-1, Alex and KJ assess what they have seen so far. Are they believers in Tanner Mordecai? Dive right 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 Football @IKE...

Sep 26, 202326 min

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

Badgers win, but it wasn't pretty. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Georgia Souther game, unpacking the good, the bad, and the ugly. Is Mordecai going to finish the year as QB? Something is off on the eye test. Discussing Braelon Allen, the coaching staff, upcoming Big Ten matchup against Purdue, 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...

Sep 19, 202335 min

Badgers Honeymoon Ends in Washington, Cougars Upset Wisconsin (Tanner Mordecai, Coaching Staff, and State of the Program)

Reality check - Wisconsin falls to the Washington State Cougars two years in a row. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ break it down with Badgers fans. There was always bound to be growing pains, but is there something else that is lacking? Hear what the brothers have to say - 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 Ba...

Sep 12, 202336 min

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

At least the Badgers got the Win. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Week 1 performance from the Badgers. How did Coaches Fickell and Longo look? Who played well? What happened around College Football? The brothers have an exciting episode. Dive right 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 Footb...

Sep 05, 202327 min

Special Guest Darryl Peterson Joins the Show for a Special 2023 Wisconsin Badgers Football Season Preview

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

Aug 29, 202345 min
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