The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

We welcome Lee Sports Wisconsin columnist Jim Polzin to the show to hear his story of how he came to cover the Badgers. We learn how growing up in Clintonville helped foster his love for sports, the key decisions he made to land at the Capital Times, covering Barry Alvarez and Bret Bielema, how his job has changed in going from a beat writer to a columnist and more. He also helps preview Wisconsin...

Our preview series continues with Evan Flood as our latest guest. We hear about how he got to 247Sports, the business he wanted to start before he got into media, the challenge of always needing to be in work mode, dealing with upset parents and he helps preview the defensive line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our series on learning more about the people that cover Wisconsin on a day-to-day basis continues with SI/AllBadgers.com's Matt Belz. We talk about him missing out on UW-Whitewater's football dynasty, his career as a teacher, his love for sports that pushed him to get into media, the challenge of working a full-time job while also running his site and he helps preview the tight ends.  See omnystud...

Jesse returns to help with our latest position preview and we get the story of his journey to Madison more than a decade ago. We talk about his college basketball career, when he knew writing was the profession for him, how having a kid impacted how he does the job and how long he sees himself covering the Badgers. We also preview an offensive line that has a ton of talent but also some questions...

Our journey to learn more about the people that cover the Badgers continues with Mike Hogan from 247Sports joining us. We talk about him growing up as a triplet just outside of Milwaukee, the impact of his time at St. Bonaventure, the challenge of writing for a subscription site and he helps preview the exciting but inexperienced wide receiver room.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

We continue to introduce you to the people that cover your favorite team with this episode's guest being the Wisconsin State Journal's Jake Kocorowski. He talks about his long and winding road to his current job, the things he's passionate about away from sports, what it's like covering UW for a traditional media outlet and he helps us preview Wisconsin's running backs.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

We're back! We get our position previews underway with a bit of a twist. The Wisconsin State Journal's Colten Bartholomew joins to talk about his path to being the beat writer for the Badgers, his life outside of the job and more. Then we jump into breaking down the quarterback spot headlined by Graham Mertz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a recruiting episode of The Camp. Zach is joined by BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara to get the latest on the Wisconsin's recruiting efforts in the 2023 and 2024 classes, as well as the impact of NIL and how Mickey Turner is settling into his role leading the recruiting department.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring practice is done! The guys get together to talk about what they learned during the 12 practices open to the media, the questions that remain, some guys that stood out and others that have put themselves in position to compete for playing time this fall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is nearing the end of spring practice. The guys talk about what changes Bob Bostad is bringing to the offensive line, the recovery of tight end Clay Cundiff, the deepest group of OLBs the Badgers have had and players that have stood out over the last week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin has hit the midway point of spring practice. The guys talk about what they learned from the sessions they got to watch in the last week, what Graham Mertz had to say about the Caleb Williams situation, the position group that is standing out the most and what spots are a bit of a concern.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring football is heating up for the Badgers. The guys talk about what they've seen in the first two practices open to the media, how Graham Mertz and the passing game looks, a revamped offensive line and all the mixing and matching on the defensive side of the ball. They also play a little Overreaction or No? and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Spring ball starts Tuesday for Wisconsin. The guys go position-by-position to preview what should be a very intriguing March and April. They also talk about the impact of new OC Bobby Engram, how Graham Mertz will handle Wisconsin's pursuit of Caleb Williams and some potential breakout stars on defense.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin introduced new offensive coordinator Bobby Engram on Friday. The guys talk about what they learned and what they still have questions about. They also discuss the latest addition to the 2022 recruiting class and whether the Badgers may look in the portal for another QB after missing out on Caleb Williams.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin has an offensive coordinator! The guys talk about the hire of Bobby Engram and what his potential role could be, they discuss the latest (as of Monday morning) on Caleb Williams, breakdown the first commit for the 2023 recruiting class and debate the Big Ten potentially eliminating divisions and going back to eight conference games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

It's the offseason but there is plenty of Wisconsin football news to talk about.  -- Bob Bostad is back coaching the Badgers offensive line  -- Offensive coordinator job is posted -- who could it be?  -- Transfer portal rumors -- Caleb Williams?  -- A couple more additions to the secondary  -- Braelon Allen is 18!! What can we expect of him in his second season?  See...

The Big Ten released a revised schedule for 2022 on Wednesday. The guys look at the impact on Wisconsin's slate, as well as debate some of the way-too-early Top 25s and discuss the biggest storylines facing the Badgers this offseason.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo Chenal is heading for the NFL. The guys talk about his decision and where he ranks among the best LBs at Wisconsin. They also dive into what the defensive depth chart could look like in 2022 with eight new starters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Rudolph is leaving Wisconsin for Virginia Tech. The guys talk about that decision and the various options Paul Chryst has in filling out in his coaching staff. They also discuss OL Tyler Beach coming back for his sixth season and debate what the depth chart on offense will look like next year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM VEGAS: The guys are in Las Vegas getting ready for the Badgers matchup with Arizona State. They talk about Jesse's trip from hell in getting to town, what players are in for Thursday and which are out, touch on the Joe Rudolph to Virginia Tech report and give their predictions for the Las Vegas Bowl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An information packed episode with the guys discussing which players are staying and going, what the coaching staff had to say about the 2022 recruiting class and then a position-by-position breakdown of what the Badgers could look like heading into spring practice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The early signing period is upon us. The guys talk about the 2022 class with BadgerBlitz's Jon McNamara and are joined by Wisconsin commit Cade Yacamelli.  They also talk about what Paul Chryst had to say in a 40 minute interview where he discussed the turnover in the recruiting department, roster building for 2022 and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This offseason may be the biggest of Paul Chryst's tenure. Zach and Jesse talk about what may happen, including staff movement, changes on offense and potential positions to target in the transfer portal. They also talk about the direction of the program and where they see it going.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers end the regular season with an ugly loss to Minnesota. Zach and Jesse talk about what went wrong on offense, the inexplicable decision by Paul Chryst to call for the punt unit late in the game, some issues on defense and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Axe week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse debate where this season ranks among Paul Chryst's best coaching jobs, give their favorite memories from the Minnesota-Wisconsin rivalry, preview Saturday's game in Minneapolis and make their weekend picks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.