IKE Badgers

IKE Badgers Podcast

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Coming to you live from the #1 college town in America, this podcast is on a mission to deliver premium Wisconsin Badgers content straight to your ears. Intriguing stats. In depth interviews. Wisconsin football, basketball, alumni, and more. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the IKE Badgers Podcast.

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Wisconsin Falls to Iowa at Home, Loses QB Tanner Mordecai in the Process (Braedyn Locke or Myles Burkett, Illinois and Bret Bielema Preview) 17.10.2023 29:02

It was ugly, but at least it was entertaining. Wisconsin fell over the weekend at home to Iowa in ugly fashion, losing their starting quarterback to injury, and more. Where does the team go from here? How is the offense so broken? The brothers dive into it all - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 wa...

Ricardo Hallman Goes House Call, Badgers Advance to 4-1 Following Home Win vs Rutgers (Braelon Allen Bounces Back, Big Ten Landscape, Predictions for Iowa) 11.10.2023 28:13

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ celebrate the Badgers resilience to finding ways to win. At 4-1, it hasn't been pretty, but the team is knocking on the doorstep of the Top 25. Can Wisconsin knock off Iowa at home? Tune-in for game preview and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is...

Badgers - Rutgers Game Preview, Around College Football (Top 25, Big Ten, Looking Ahead at the Schedule) 03.10.2023 28:39

Fresh off a bye week, how will Wisconsin show up on game day? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ jump into the greater college football conversation. Where does Wisconsin stack up? How will the team do in their next 4 games? Coming to you with predictions and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a...

Friday Night Lights - Badgers Knock Off Purdue in Indi (Braelon Allen Time, Ricardo Hallman and Hunter Woehler, Tanner Mordecai's Destiny at QB) 26.09.2023 26:15

Big win under the lights on Friday night for the Badgers over Purdue. The offense looked to have some creativity and misdirection, but how are the fans feeling? At 3-1, Alex and KJ assess what they have seen so far. Are they believers in Tanner Mordecai? Dive right in - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is t...

Five Interceptions - Badgers Defense Leads Wisconsin to Victory Over Georgia Southern (Is Mordecai the guy? Hunter Woehler Dawg Check, More Braelon Allen, Looking Ahead at Big 10 Play) 19.09.2023 34:52

Badgers win, but it wasn't pretty. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Georgia Souther game, unpacking the good, the bad, and the ugly. Is Mordecai going to finish the year as QB? Something is off on the eye test. Discussing Braelon Allen, the coaching staff, upcoming Big Ten matchup against Purdue, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leavi...

Badgers Honeymoon Ends in Washington, Cougars Upset Wisconsin (Tanner Mordecai, Coaching Staff, and State of the Program) 12.09.2023 36:24

Reality check - Wisconsin falls to the Washington State Cougars two years in a row. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ break it down with Badgers fans. There was always bound to be growing pains, but is there something else that is lacking? Hear what the brothers have to say - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, an...

Badgers Start the Fickell Era with a WIN - Wisconsin beats Buffalo in Season Opener (Grading Tanner Mordecai at QB, Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi Carry, Pass Rush Problems, Colorado and Coach Prime) 05.09.2023 26:30

At least the Badgers got the Win. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ recap the Week 1 performance from the Badgers. How did Coaches Fickell and Longo look? Who played well? What happened around College Football? The brothers have an exciting episode. Dive right in - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a...

Special Guest Darryl Peterson Joins the Show for a Special 2023 Wisconsin Badgers Football Season Preview 29.08.2023 44:50

Darryl Peterson joins the podcast with Alex and KJ today for a special football season preview! Talking the depth chart, players to know, predictions and more, learn about Darryl's path to starting linebacker. Is he up next? Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Bad...

Braelon Allen Named Preseason 2nd Team All-American - Big Ten's Players To Know (Predictions for the East and West, Coach Fickell's Qualifications, and a Quarterback Competition) 22.08.2023 31:11

The light at the end of the tunnel is in view. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ talk the preseason rankings and predictions floating around college football. What are they about the landscape of the Big Ten? Who are the conference's best player? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and te...

Badgers Ranked 19 in College Football Preseason Poll - Braelon Allen in a New Offense (Looking out at Buffalo, Update on JT, and Alumni in the NFL Preseason) 15.08.2023 24:25

College Football is less than 20 days away. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ look out at the Buffalo matchup on September 2 as well as provide updates and analysis on all things Badgers Football. Bringing to you rankings, highlights from the NFL Preseason, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and tellin...

Jonathan Taylor Crisis - Big Ten Expansion and a New Era of Wisconsin Football (Braelon Allen, Offensive Weapons, Fall Camp, and Joe Thomas enters the NFL Hall of Fame) 08.08.2023 39:52

The Big Ten Conference is adding more teams from the West Coast. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the latest changes in college football. Bringing you updates from Fall Camp, the NFL, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers o...

Former Badgers Coach Jim Leonhard Joins The Fighting Illini - How an Accomplished Defensive Coordinator Ended Up Back with Bret Bielema, Jonathan Taylor Contract Situation) 25.07.2023 21:37

Breaking news: Jim Leonhard is joining Illinois as a Senior Advisor to the Football Program. Does he have some master plan up his sleeve? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the recent news. What does this mean for the overall Big Ten landscape? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and...

Badgers Loading Up - Coach Fickell's New Football Recruits (Top Players to Know, Former High-Ranked Prospects, and the UW Tradition) 18.07.2023 31:46

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are here to provide Badgers fans with an update on the Football team and the new recruits coming to town. This time, the players are not from the Transfer Portal. What should Badgers fans expect? Who were former big recruits? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcast...

Badgers Offensive Weapons - WR Markus Allen Leaves Program, Enters Transfer Portal (Expectations for Phil Longo's Offense, Coach Fickell's presence in the Big 10) 27.06.2023 22:00

The Wisconsin Badgers lose another player, this time it's Markus Allen to the transfer portal. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the team's depth at the Wide Receiver position (and offense as a whole). What should Badgers fans expect from Phil Longo's offense? Dive right in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a fiv...

Badgers Big Ten Championship Ambitions - Is Tanner Mordecai a Heisman sleeper? (Over/Under Win Totals for Wisconsin and Conference) 20.06.2023 17:16

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ go through the Vegas odds for the Big Ten Conference and give their thoughts. What are the chances Wisconsin makes it to the Big Ten Championship game? Will it be against Ohio State or Michigan? All the latest news on the football team, basketball team, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on...

Badgers Football Recruiting Classes - Coach Fickell and Coach Longo Heating Up (Recruits to Know, What to expect from Braelon Allen in his Junior Season) 13.06.2023 27:53

The Wisconsin Football program continues to bring in the talent. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ look deeper at the recruiting classes of 2023 and 2024. Which position groups has Coach Fickell focussed on? From which states? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1...

Badgers Basketball Lands Four-Star Recruit Daniel Freitag - Predictions for Football Team in the Big Ten (Coach Fickell's First Year Expectations, Leo Chenal Visits the White House) 06.06.2023 29:16

Boom! Greg Gard lands another four-star recruit. In today's episode of the podcast Alex and KJ dive into the details. The brothers also touch on the Big Ten Conference and rank the other football programs. Where does Coach Fickell's team fall in the rankings? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and te...

Badgers and the NFL Draft - Pick Analysis and Team Fit for Tippmann, Benton, and Herbig (Coach Gard's new roster, Learning from TJ Watt, Coach Fickell, and Graduation Day in Madison) 16.05.2023 26:52

Alex and KJ return from Italy to talk the NFL Draft and the Badgers players selected. How will Tippmann do with Aaron Rodgers? Is Pittsburgh the dream scenario for Nick Herbig? The brother dive into the latest and greatest for the Red & White - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the...

NFL Draft Week & Spring Game - Reflecting on some of the Best Badgers in Recent Years (Coach Fickell's Defense Looking Good, Wyoming Basketball Transfer Back in the Portal) 25.04.2023 22:16

This is the week the Badgers men have waited for - NFL Draft weekend. A special moment for any football player and exciting for fans. Alex and KJ look forward to the draft in this week's episode, but also touch on the Spring Game and Coach Fickell. What happened to Greg Gard's player? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on...

Greg Gard lands AJ Storr from St. Johns in Transfer Portal - Wide Receiver Will Pauling Impressing for Phil Longo's Air Raid Offense (What's next for Braelon Allen? NFL Draft less than 10 days away) 18.04.2023 27:35

Badgers Basketball program celebrates 125 years by landing another big time recruit from the transfer portal. This time it is St. Johns AJ Storr. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into this new weapon for Greg Gard as well as the upcoming NFL Draft. Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is...

Badgers Basketball Lands Wyoming Guard Noah Reynolds from Transfer Portal - CJ Williams Tearing Up Spring Football (Joe Tippmann, Keeanu Benton Rising Up NFL Draft Boards) 11.04.2023 30:06

The basketball season just ended, but the transfer window is wide open. Wisconsin lands its first in former-Wyoming guard Noah Reynolds. Is it enough to rival Michigan nailing Caleb Love from North Carolina? Alex and KJ dive into the discussion. As well as touch on WR from USC CJ Williams who is lighting up spring football. Talking the NFL Draft and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast!...

Badgers should Move-On from Greg Gard - Basketball season ends with ugly NIT loss (Uconn crowned National Champions, Brian Butch response, Football Spring Update, and a new Men's Hockey Coach) 04.04.2023 30:22

Badgers basketball season ends in flames and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the plan going forward. One that is without coach Greg Gard. This did not make former player Brian Butch happy and so the brothers also respond to what Butch had to say about the idea to move-on from Coach Gard. Bringing you updates on the football and hockey programs as well - Tune-in to find...

Badgers Coach Fickell Sets Goal of Winning a National Championship (First look at new Quarterbacks, NFL Pro Day, Basketball Team in Final Four of NIT) 28.03.2023 25:09

Spring football has officially started in Madison and the atmosphere is electric. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ take a look at the early depth charts and point out what they notice. All eyes on Tanner Mordecai. The basketball team knocked off Oregon in the NIT and just needs two more wins to raise the trophy. Will they do it? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badge...

Badgers Still Alive in the NIT - Marquette Falls in NCAA Tournament to Michigan State (Wisconsin Football Pro Day, Women's Hockey National Championship) 21.03.2023 24:17

Brackets are busted and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the NCAA tournament. Marquette has been knocked out. #1 seed Purdue upset by a 16-seed. Other big names such as Arizona and Kansas upset as well. As for the Badgers? Well they are still alive, but in the NIT. The brothers talk college tournaments and the upcoming Wisconsin Football Pro Day. Can Torchio find his wa...

Badgers Basketball Falls First Round to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament - Is it time to fire Greg Gard? (NIT Bound, In-State Rivals, Badgers in the Pros, a new contract for TJ Edwards) 14.03.2023 26:53

The Badgers men's basketball program was upset by Ohio State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Badgers now find themselves in the NIT ready to take on the Bradley Braves. Is this the sign to fire Greg Gard? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Fo...