Butchie's Den

Former Wisconsin Badger and NFL wide receiver Jared Abbrederis joins Butchie to settle the debate: Who threw a better ball – Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, or Matthew Stafford? Abbrederis, who caught passes from all three, gives his candid ranking and breaks down their unique styles. Listeners will hear about: - The surprising challenges and pressures of playing for the Green Bay Packers as a Wisc...

Wisconsin Badger legend Devin Harris joins Butchie's Den for an unfiltered chat about his iconic career. From his days under Coach Bo Ryan to his journey in the NBA, Harris pulls back the curtain on what it took to succeed at the highest levels of basketball. Butchie and Devin reminisce about Bo Ryan's legendary coaching, including the "shoebox incident" that shaped the program, and Bo's relentles...

New WBCA Executive Director Todd Fergot joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about the future of Wisconsin high school basketball. Todd breaks down the shot clock pilot program, what still needs to happen before full implementation, why coaches are pushing for state tournament expansion, and what an expanded tournament could look like. Butchie and Todd also discuss declining girls basketbal...

Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Kelley joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin basketball history, the foundation of the program, and the culture that still carries through today. Mike looks back on playing for Dick Bennett, the five pillars, the 2000 Final Four run, the locker room bond that made that team special, and why wearing the Wisconsin jersey still means something. Butch...

Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson joins Butchie in The Den from the dugout at American Family Field. Matt talks about his journey from Appleton West to professional baseball, his brief time playing for the Brewers, his first Major League hit off Greg Maddux, and how his path eventually led him from the Timber Rattlers to the Brewers big league staff. Butchie and Matt also discuss Ja...

Former Wisconsin Badger Freddie Owens joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his playing days, the foundation of the Bo Ryan era, back-to-back Big Ten titles, and the relationships that made that Wisconsin basketball run so special. Freddie also shares stories about playing for Dick Bennett and Bo Ryan, the famous “corner pocket” shot, his coaching journey, becoming a teacher and father...

Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially gone, and the Milwaukee Bucks are entering a new era. Butchie reacts to Giannis being traded to Miami, what his time in Milwaukee meant, why Bucks fans should still say thank you, and whether the Bucks got enough back in the deal. He also breaks down the young pieces, the draft picks, the ownership questions, Jon Horst’s role, and what comes next for Milwaukee a...

Wisconsin’s Hayden Jones joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his journey, what brought him to Madison, life inside the Badger program, and what he’s working toward as he continues building his game. A great listen for Wisconsin fans who want to get to know Hayden better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wisconsin Badger Jason Bohannon joins Butchie in The Den for a Badger hoops reunion. Butchie and Jason look back on their time together at Wisconsin, playing for Bo Ryan, life inside the program, old teammate stories, Madison memories, and what Wisconsin basketball still means to them today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time U.S. Open champion Andy North joins Butchie in The Den during U.S. Open week for a conversation on golf, major championships, Wisconsin roots, Badger connections, and more. Butchie and Andy talk about what makes the U.S. Open different, the Wisconsin sports connection, and a life spent around the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retiring Wisconsin Track & Field and Cross Country coach Mick Byrne joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on his time leading the Badgers, building championship-level programs, coaching elite runners, and what Wisconsin has meant to him through the years. As Coach Byrne prepares for retirement, this is a great listen for Wisconsin fans who appreciate the people and programs that help make Ba...

Former Wisconsin Badger Bradie Ewing joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin football, his time in Madison, and the relationships that still connect former players to the program. Now serving as Wisconsin’s Director of Football Alumni Relations, Bradie talks about keeping former Badgers connected, what the alumni bond means, and why it matters for the future of Wisconsin footba...

Wisconsin legend Sam Dekker joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his Badger career, the Final Four run, playing in Madison, and the moments Wisconsin fans still remember. Butchie and Sam also talk about his next chapter starting his coaching career at South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV joins Butchie in The Den for a Packers conversation pulled from Butchie’s Den LIVE. Aaron and Butchie talk through the latest on Micah Parsons, what it could mean for Green Bay, and the bigger picture around the Packers heading into the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wisconsin Badger Keaton Nankivil joins Butchie in The Den for a Badger hoops reunion. Butchie and Keaton look back on their time together at Wisconsin, playing for Bo Ryan, life inside the program, old Badger stories, and what Wisconsin basketball still means to them today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Temple is celebrating one year with Badger Connect, and he hops in The Den with Butchie for a conversation on Wisconsin sports, storytelling, Badger fans, athletes, programs, and what he’s learned through the first year. A strong Wisconsin sports conversation for Badger fans who care about the people and stories coming out of Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Zach Kinziger joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on basketball, his journey, what drives him as a player, and what comes next as he continues building his game. A great Wisconsin hoops conversation with Butchie and Zach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Badger Marcus Landry joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin basketball, his time in Madison, the people and moments that shaped his career, and what being a Badger still means to him today. We had some technical issues with Marcus’ video during the episode, but his audio came through and the conversation is well worth the listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Nick Boyd joins Butchie in The Den after wrapping up his final season at Wisconsin. Nick looks back on his Badger journey, what Madison meant to him, how his game grew at Wisconsin, and what comes next as he works out for NBA teams and chases the next step in his basketball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin Men’s Basketball General Manager Marc VandeWettering joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on what a GM does in today’s college basketball, how Wisconsin is building its roster, schedule updates including some breaking news, NIL, the transfer portal, and more. A must-listen for Badger hoops fans who want a closer look at how the program is being built behind the scenes. Learn more...

Will Garlock joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on Wisconsin basketball, staying in Madison for his sophomore campaign, and continuing to grow inside the Badgers program. A strong local hoops conversation with one of Wisconsin’s young big men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Morley joins Butchie’s Den for a conversation with his former Wisconsin teammate, Butchie. Zach and Butchie look back at their time in Madison, the memories from those Wisconsin basketball teams, the teammates and coaches who shaped them, and what made that era of Badger hoops so special. A fun conversation full of Wisconsin basketball stories, laughs, and former teammate memories. Learn more...

Tanner Bronson joins Butchie’s Den for a conversation with his former Wisconsin teammate, Butchie. Tanner talks about his path from playing at Wisconsin to coaching college basketball, including his current role as an assistant coach at South Carolina. The guys get into Badger memories, life as teammates, player development, recruiting, and how the college game has changed over the years. Learn mo...

Jack Robinson joins Butchie’s Den to talk about his time at Wisconsin, the relationships he built as a Badger, and his next chapter at North Dakota State. Brian and Jack discuss the transfer process, what he learned in Madison, and why being part of the Wisconsin program will always mean something. Once a Badger, always a Badger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian reacts to Donavan Davis choosing Iowa State and talks about a side of recruiting that does not get discussed enough: the pressure of staying home. For in-state players, the decision can become bigger than basketball. Brian shares his perspective on local expectations, fan pressure, recruiting, and why choosing your own path is not always as simple as it looks from the outside. Learn more abo...