Badger Connect Podcast

The voice of the Badgers joins the show. Matt Lepay sits down with Mike Heller to reflect on his Hall of Fame broadcasting career and the moments that have defined Wisconsin athletics over the years. From stories behind the mic to his perspective on what makes a great play-by-play call, Matt gives a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of calling games at the highest level. The conversation also to...

Badger Connect is a membership platform built for Wisconsin fans who want to get closer to the teams they love. Members receive exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and opportunities to participate in weekly giveaways and experiences throughout the year. Pro and Elite memberships include eligibility for premium experiences such as tickets, practice access, suite experiences, and autographe...

Episode 5 of The Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Men’s Hockey Head Coach Mike Hastings. With the Badgers headed to the Frozen Four, Hastings sits down with Mike Heller to discuss the path to this moment, the culture inside the program, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. He also shares perspective on building a championship-caliber team and the excitement surrounding this...

Episode 4 of The Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Football Offensive Coordinator Jeff Grimes. Coach Grimes sits down with Mike Heller to discuss his path through college football, lessons learned along the way, and his approach to developing an offense. He also shares what drew him to Wisconsin and his vision for the future of the Badgers. It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at one of the...

On this episode of the Badger Connect Podcast, we’re joined by Wisconsin Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Sheffield and his wife Cathy Sheffield. We talk about the rise of Wisconsin Volleyball, what it takes to sustain success at the highest level, and how their partnership has played a role throughout the journey. From recruiting and player development to the culture inside the program, this is a behi...

In Episode 2 of The Badger Connect Podcast, host Mike Heller sits down with Wisconsin Men's Basketball guard Nick Boyd. Mike and Nick talk about his journey to Wisconsin, the transition into the Badger program, leadership on the court, and what it means to represent Wisconsin basketball. The conversation also dives into life off the court, the culture inside the locker room, and what fans might no...

Welcome to the first episode of The Badger Connect Podcast hosted by Mike Heller. Each week Mike sits down with the players, coaches, and personalities who make Wisconsin athletics special. The goal is simple: bring Badger fans closer to the stories, people, and moments behind the program. For our first episode, Mike is joined by Wisconsin Football Head Coach Luke Fickell and his wife Amy. They ta...

Trailer for The Badger Connect Podcast hosted by Mike Heller Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics. Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love. New episodes drop every Thursday. Join the community at BadgerConnect.com