The Wisconsin Badgers basketball program has landed three key players through the transfer portal this offseason, and we’re breaking down what each addition brings to the roster. But the job’s not finished—on this episode of Talkin’ Badgers , we dive into what Greg Gard and his staff still need to add to the roster before the offseason wraps up. Plus, we’re two-thirds of the way through Wisconsin football spring practice. What storylines coming out of practice have us feeling encouraged—and whic...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Spring practice kicks off for Wisconsin football on March 13 as the Badgers look to turn the page on one of the program’s worst seasons in recent memory. Coming off a disappointing 5-7 finish—their first year without making a bowl game in over two decades—Luke Fickell and his revamped staff have 15 practices to start laying the foundation for a much-needed reset in Madison. Wisconsin welcomes 34 new faces to the program, between 19 transfer portal additions and 15 early-enrollee freshmen, highli...
Mar 11, 2025•30 min
Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team will close out the regular season with one final game at the Kohl Center—Senior Day against Penn State. On this episode of Talkin’ Badgers , we reflect on the impact of this Wisconsin senior class, including Steven Crowl, Carter Gilmore, John Tonje, and others, as they prepare for their final home game. But that’s not all—Max Klesmit’s injury looms large heading into the postseason. Should Badgers fans be concerned? Plus, with the Big Ten and N...
Mar 07, 2025•42 min
It’s mailbag time on Talkin’ Badgers , and we’re answering all your burning questions about Wisconsin football and basketball. Is Greg Gard the right guy to lead the Badgers long-term? Can Wisconsin football ever recruit at a level high enough to compete for a national championship? With the Big Ten and SEC landing the top recruits and elite programs and having more NIL money at their disposal to retain and poach high level talent, what does that mean for the Badgers’ future? Plus, we discuss wh...
Feb 24, 2025•50 min
Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers have officially hired Jeff Grimes as their new offensive coordinator, and we’re breaking down what his “RVO” (reliable, violent, offense) system brings to the football program. From a tough, physical run game to creative play-action downfield passing concepts, Grimes’ scheme offers the perfect blend of modern innovation and traditional fundamentals. Will this approach help the Badgers restore their offensive identity and contend in the Big Ten? Tune in for ...
Dec 13, 2024•22 min
The transfer portal window is open, and Wisconsin Badgers football has some significant roster holes to fill after a disappointing 5-7 season, plus the loss of quite a few scholarship players. In this episode of Talkin’ Badgers, I break down what I perceive to be the Wisconsin football program's top needs to address in the portal, from the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback spot to glaring needs on the defensive line, cornerback depth, and more. With Luke Fickell entering a critical offseas...
Dec 10, 2024•20 min
The Wisconsin Badgers football team’s struggles continue after a heartbreaking 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon, marking their third straight defeat. Now sitting at 5-5, bowl eligibility is on the line with two games left, and the program is making big changes—offensive coordinator Phil Longo has been fired. What does this mean for Luke Fickell’s squad moving forward? Meanwhile, Wisconsin men's basketball is getting it done under Greg Gard. The Badgers are off to a 5-0 start and just took down No. 9 A...
Nov 20, 2024•51 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , the boys sit down and talk about their big takeaways from the Wisconsin Badgers football team's second-half collapse against No. 3 Penn State — and then look ahead to their road matchup against Iowa—will this week be any different? Support Talkin' Badgers by checking out our sponsors! True Classic Tees: Home of the softest, most comfortable, and form-fitting men's clothing on the market. True Classic is a must-own. Follow this link and use promo code B...
Oct 31, 2024•49 min
On this week's mailbag episode of Talkin' Badgers , the boys run through a bunch of listener questions about the Wisconsin Badgers football team ahead of their matchup against No. 3 Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium. Could the Badgers pull off the upset, and if they do, where would they rank among the other Big Ten football teams? We also list off some of the Big Ten football coaches we hate and make our picks for the big game. Support Talkin' Badgers by checking out our sponsors! True Classic ...
Oct 23, 2024•47 min
On this impromptu episode of Talkin' Badgers , I discuss some of my big takeaways from the Wisconsin Badgers basketball red-white scrimmage that was open to the public on Sunday afternoon. My musings range from who the leading candidate to start for the men's basketball team at point guard on opening night is, whether or not the frontcourt depth is better than in years past — and why sophomore guard John Blackwell will be this team's best player during the 2024-25 season. Support Talkin' Badgers...
Oct 22, 2024•24 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , the boys sit down to discuss the Wisconsin Badgers football team taking down the Northwestern Wildcats 23-3 on the road, advancing to 5-2 on the season. Luke Fickell and the Badgers have won three straight games for the second time during his tenure — the momentum’s building, and we’re starting to see signs of consistency. We break down the keys to Wisconsin's winning streak, what’s working on both sides of the ball, and what still needs to improve bef...
Oct 20, 2024•56 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , Coop and Ryan sit down and answer listener questions about the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Topics range from whether or not Braedyn Locke's knowledge of Phil Longo's offense has turned him into the de facto offensive coordinator, a lot of discussion centered around the running back room, and what has been the biggest difference for the Wisconsin football team turning a corner. Support Talkin' Badgers by checking out our sponsors! True Classic Tees...
Oct 17, 2024•52 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , the boys react to Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football program, putting together a complete team effort and dominating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-7 on the road. After back-to-back blowout wins, the Badgers are now 4-2 on the season, and we've begun to see tangible signs of growth on both sides of the ball. Is this indicative of the T.E.A.M. they could become under coach Fickell? I’ll tell you what: it looks like this Wisconsin football t...
Oct 12, 2024•45 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , we’re diving into listener questions for a mailbag session, but first, we have to talk about the Wisconsin Badgers football team's tough 38-21 loss to No. 13 USC. The Badgers are now 2-2 on the season and still winless under Luke Fickell against ranked teams, sparking frustration from fans and even some former players. With a 1-3 Purdue team coming up, the pressure is mounting to right the ship. Join Cooper, Ryan, and me as we tackle everything from th...
Oct 02, 2024•57 min
On this week's bonus episode of Talkin' Badgers , we sit down to discuss our listener's mailbag questions about the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Topics range from the potential disconnect between head coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Phil Longo to expectations for Braedyn Locke as he steps in for the injured Tyler Van Dyke at quarterback, a little recruiting, and even an interesting thought-provoking exercise at the end. Support Talkin' Badgers by checking out our sponsors! True ...
Sep 20, 2024•46 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , we’ve got some tough conversations to have today because Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team just suffered their worst home loss in 16 years to No. 4 Alabama, losing 42-10 at Camp Randall. It wasn’t pretty, and now the Badgers are sitting at 2-1 heading into the bye week before a trip to USC. So the big question is—where do we go from here, especially now that it's been confirmed starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is out for the seaso...
Sep 18, 2024•48 min
On this week's episode of Talkin' Badgers , we've got a loaded show for Wisconsin Badgers football fans because there’s a lot to unpack. Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football team may be sitting at 2-0, but let’s not kid ourselves—this start hasn’t exactly been what we’d call dominant. Coming off a 27-13 win over South Dakota, and after that too-close-for-comfort showing against Western Michigan, it’s safe to say the Badgers have left some meat on the bone. First, we discuss the Wisconsin Badg...
Sep 11, 2024•44 min
The Talkin' Badgers crew sat down to discuss what we saw from Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team in their too-close-for-comfort 28-14 win over Western Michigan at Camp Randall in Week 1. Now, we don’t have to tell you—this one wasn’t as smooth as Wisconsin fans had hoped. There were moments where it felt like this game could’ve slipped right through the Badgers' fingers if not for a lucky bounce on that punt from Atticus Bertrams that was recovered by safety Austin Brown. Again...
Sep 04, 2024•47 min
Talkin' Badgers season 2, episode 1: The crew talks about Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team ahead of their Week 1 matchup against Western Michigan at Camp Randall. First, we get into the Badgers quarterback competition between Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke and why that choice was made, along with any potential future long-term ramifications from that decision. I give my take on the Wisconsin football team's running back room. Could it be better than it was in 2024? Then we ...
Aug 28, 2024•46 min
Special episode this week, the boys draft their top 3 all time Badgers basketball moments! As is standard with this pod, things went off the rails quickly. Let us know in the comments some of your favorite moments! And also let us know who you think wins the draft! Support BadgerNotes After Dark by Supporting Our Sponsors! Big Banter Sports: The podcast network that provides year-round coverage of the country's grittiest collegiate programs, conveniently located in the Big Ten. https://www.bigba...
Feb 01, 2024•46 min
Arguably, the most anticipated Wisconsin Badgers football season in a decade is just around the corner, so the fellas over at BadgerNotes sat down to discuss some potential futures bets that we've got our eye on for the upcoming season. The offseason coaching hires of Luke Fickell and Phil Longo have inspired unparalleled optimism across the fanbase and given degenerate gamblers like us a reason to throw some wagers down on the Wisconsin Badgers. We discuss whether Braelon Allen will eclipse 10....
Aug 23, 2023•45 min
