Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast

Badgers All-American and two-time Super Bowl champion linebacker Jonathan Casillas joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from New Jersey to Madison to the NFL and now back home once again as he is giving back to the community that raised him in New Brunswick, NJ. Follow Jonathan on twitter @jcasillas52 and on instagram @jade_52 Learn more about Jonathan's foundation Forward Progress, vi...

Wisconsin Badgers tight ends coach Nate Letton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his coaching methodology, his ascendency in the coaching ranks, why he loves coaching the Badgers group, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We encourage you, if you are able, to contin...

Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl champion Rob Havenstein joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his record-setting career, why he knew Wisconsin was the place for him, how he grew into a leader for the Rams, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We encourage you, if...

In the final installment of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers wide receivers Kenzel Doe and Rob Wheelwright, and tight end Austin Traylor to talk about their involvement with Vibez, what they bring to the course, their favorite memories of Madison, and much more. Learn more about Vibez at their website  and follow them on Instagr...

Former Badgers and Detroit Lions OLB Alex Lewis joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey to Madison by way of JUCO, how Wisconsin prepared in for the league, how he's sharing his passion for boxing with the world, and much more. Follow Alex on Instagram @Alex_Lewix_Fitness Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly...

In part 3 of our 4 part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers defensive backs Darius Hillary and Darius Feaster, and quarterback Tanner McEvoy to talk about their involvement with Vibez, what they bring to the course, their favorite memories of Madison, and much more. Learn more about Vibez at their website  and follow them on Instagram . Follow u...

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how he's come to be involved with Wisconsin through his son, his career in broadcasting, why college football doesn't resonate on the East Coast in the same way it does in Big Ten country, his relationship with Stephen A. Smith, and much more. Follow Chris on Twitter @MadDogUnleashed and listen to him on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad...

In part two of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by for Badgers RB Dare Ogunbowale and CB Hugs Etienne to talk about their role in Vibez, their unique bond, what sets their trash talk game apart, and much more. Learn more about Vibez at their website  and follow them on Instagram . Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadger...

Former Badgers defensive lineman Bryson Williams joins Bernie and Perko to talk about why he's running the New York marathon to raise money for ALS, what he's most proud of during his time in Madison, his favorite moments at Camp Randall Stadium and much more. Support Bryson and his fundraiser for ALS by donating here . Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make...

In part one of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, co-founders Melvin Gordon and Noe Vital talk about how their group is breaking down barriers of entry to the golf world for kids from the communities they grew up in. Learn more about Vibez at their website  and follow them on Instagram . Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to ch...

Former Badger and current Fenerbahçe forward Nigel Hayes-Davis joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey, paving the way for the NIL era, his new company, and much more. Plus, a surprise appearance by Ali Fitz Bernstein! Visit harana.us to check out and buy Nigel's new hot dog and bun griller tray. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to...

Dan Slattery, the driver of the Badgers' equipment truck joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his decade-plus experience hauling the team's equipment across the country, why he will always have a special place in his heart for Corey Clement and Melvin Gordon, parks his 18-wheeler mid-interview, and much, much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure...

Badger legend and three-time Super Bowl Champion James "Sweet Feet" White joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey through college and the pros, the dynamics of some legendary running back rooms, what he spent his time doing off the field in Madison, and more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly seg...

Wisconsin Badgers defensive line coach Greg Scruggs joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to coaching, how he thinks of his role as more than just a coach for football, what drives him on a daily basis, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We encourage you,...

Perko is joined by Joe DeLeone from The First Team Podcast to break down the Badgers three big draft prospects Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, and Joe Tippmann, as well as talk about some big-picture draft topics and what the Packers should look to do in the first round. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Co...

Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig and his brother, Steelers offensive lineman Nate Herbig, join Perko and Bernie to talk about their unique bond, how growing up together pushed them to excel in football, how they're giving back to their community through Herbie Gives, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segmen...

Wisconsin State Journal and Badger Extra reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about what he saw in person at The Launch this weekend, why fans shouldn't worry about the offense, who the breakout stars were, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube...

Badgers running backs coach Devon Spalding joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his methodology in coaching running backs, what excites him about coaching Braelon Allen, Chez Mellsui, and the rest of the backs, what he's already learned from coach Longo, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint...

Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl Champion David Edwards joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from a high school quarterback to NFL offensive lineman, how his relationships formed at Wisconsin are still fundamental to who he is, why he's excited to reunite with Von Miller in Buffalo, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make...

Wisconsin Badgers senior sprinter L.O. Johnson joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from Waunakee to New Mexico and back to Madison, how he became the school 60m and 100m record holder, and what drives him to get better. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We encourage yo...

Perko breaks down the tape on the Badgers' latest commit, WR Kyan Berry Johnson out of Bolingbrook, IL, and talks about what he brings to the table as a pass catcher as well as the big picture impact of the staff's first full recruiting class. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We e...

Wisconsin Badgers outside linebackers and special teams coach Matt Mitchell joins Perko and David Pfaff to talk about his life in coaching, being college teammates with coach Tressel, how he's approaching his new role in Madison, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We...

Former Badgers running back Brian Calhoun returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about what he saw in person at spring practice this past weekend, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming season. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We encourage you, if you are able, to continue to dona...

Perko talks about what the commitment of 2024 edge rusher Thomas Heiberger means to the Badgers and breaks down the tape on him and four-star offensive tackle Derek Jensen who committed earlier this week. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube . We encourage you, if you are able, to conti...

Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Jack Bickenll Jr. joins Bernie, DMo, and Perko to talk about his journey in football, why playing for his father at Boston College was so special, why he believes the Badgers' offensive line group is special, and much more. Follow us on Twitter  @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers . And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrov...