Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast

Bernie and Perko break down everything from Wisconsin's 42-10 victory over MTSU, discuss the good (Danny O'Neil), the bad (starting slow again), and the ugly (offensive line miscues), and preview the big matchup against Alabama this weekend. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers...

With Danny O'Neil being named the starter for the Badgers, we had to bring back our number one guest, Clint Cosgrove, who's been covering him since he was a freshman in high school. Clint breaks down Danny's game, how the scheme will need to change with him on the field, and his leadership style. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.bad...

Former Badger linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Jack Cichy joins Bernie and Perko to break down Wisconsin's opener against Miami (OH), talk about his unique journey to Madison, share some of his favorite stories from the linebacker room, and much more! Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @Ble...

Former Badgers running back Matt Unertl joins Bernie and Perko to chat about his unique path to Madison, backing up Ron Dayne, becoming a college football referee, and much more! Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Perk...

Badger football is back this week! Bernie and Perko react to the freshly-released depth chart, including five true freshmen in the two deep, give their predictions for what they'll see in Jeff Grimes' new offense, break down the additions on defense, and more. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter...

Former Wisconsin linebackers Donnel and Bryson Thompson join Bernie and Perko to talk about growing up in the shadow of Camp Randall stadium, playing together for their hometown team, Donnel's Hall of Fame induction, and much more! Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instag...

Badgers All-American wide receiver Brandon Williams joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his path from St. Louis to Madison to the NFL and back to St. Louis, his favorite stories from his time at UW, and what he's doing to make a big impact in his hometown every day with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. You can learn more about the great work Brandon and his team are doing at the Boys an...

Former Badgers and NFL fullback Bradie Ewing returns to the show to talk about his excitement for Jeff Grimes' offense, the return of the fullback to the Wisconsin backfield, what he wants to see from the team this fall, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and In...

Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer returns to give Perko and Bernie the inside scoop on what he's seeing from the Badgers as they opened training camp in Platteville, how the offensive line is shaking out, what fans can expect from Jeff Grimes' offense, what new names to look out for, and to talk about his newest venture, the Badger Observer . Subscribe to The Badger Observer for a special p...

Two-time All-American defensive tackle and Wisconsin legend Wendell Bryant joins Bernie and Perko to talk about winning back-to-back Rose Bowls as a freshman and sophomore, being thrust into a key role right from the get-go in Madison, the lessons he learned from Barry Alvarez, and much more! Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Perko's...

On a crossover episode with our friends at the Money Down Podcast, Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton joins James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring to talk about his journey from elite high school wrestler to NFL starter, how he's adjusted to playing in Pittsburgh, learning from Cameron Heyward, playing with five other former Badgers, and much more. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBa...

Badger quarterback John Stocco returns to the show with Bernie and Perko to talk about the pressures of being QB1, his take on the current state of college football, why he believes that Brent Grimes will succeed in Madison, and much more. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nic...

Longtime Badgers defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove and friend of the show Clint Cosgrove join Bernie and Perko to talk about Coach Cos’ life in college coaching for more than 40 years, how football was everything to their family, the special bond that Kevin and Clint have, some of Coach’s favorite memories from the recruiting trail, and much more. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Inst...

With official visits starting this weekend, Bernie and Perko talk about the importance of getting recruits on campus during the spring, share some stories of Bernie hosting official visitors during his time on the team, discuss where Wisconsin stands in the Big Ten, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow...

Badgers beat reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to break down everything that happened at spring camp, the position battles to watch this fall, where things stand in the transfer portal for Wisconsin, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And...

Former Badgers offensive tackle Carlos Harper joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Madison, the pressure of being the largest player in program history, how he made the most of his time as a Badger, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @Bleav...

Bernie and Perko wade through Badger social media to find what fans are talking about and give their takes on recent transfers, the change in attitude, key injuries to the offensive line, and more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to che...

Bernie and Perko answer listener mailbag questions on recruiting, the upcoming seasons, their favorite moments in Madison, and more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamar...

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony joins Bernie and Perko to discuss how he went from a lightly recruited player in Kentucky to the team's WR1, why he has stuck with UW through all of the coaching and staff changes, what his goals are for his senior season, and much more! Follow Vinny on Twitter/X @VinnyAnthony1 and on Instagram @vinny_a1 Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you...

Bernie and Perko draft their top players, coaches, and storylines they're excited for in the 2025 season and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube ....

Wisconsin Badgers All-American cornerback Ricardo Hallman joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from growing up in South Florida youth football, talk about his growth as a player and person in Madison, break down how the team has changed this offseason, discuss how his faith drives him, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach...

Former Badgers wide receiver and All-American returner Nick Davis joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path from walk-on to star returner as a freshman, playing with legends like Ron Dayne and Lee Evans, making it to the NFL, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers an...

Wisconsin Badgers senior defensive back Austin Brown joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the growth of the team during the offseason, how he's adapted to playing multiple positions, the goals for the team this fall, why he's passionate about cancer research, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on T...

Badgers starting center Jake Renfro joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Jeff Grimes is helping the team get back to Badger football, why he believes in Luke Fickell, the growth of the offensive line, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers ....

Badgers All-American Brian Calhoun returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about his return to coaching, his thoughts on new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, handling recruiting and NIL deals, and more. Sign up with Underdog Fantasy - our newest partner - with our link and use our promo code BADGERS for a free pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-bmP...