IKE Badgers Podcast

Tony Granato has been fired as the Badgers men's hockey coach. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the debate on whether Greg Gard is the next coach to go? In addition, the combine results are in and the brothers break down how Benton, Herbig, and Tippmann performed amongst the competition. Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a f...

It is Combine Week and the Wisconsin Badgers Football program is sending 3 players to participate: Benton, Herbig, and Tippmann. Who will test the best? Who went last year? Why do Badgers always over-perform their draft position? 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 t...

One of the best interviews in IKE history, Super Bowl Champion Leo Chenal returns to the podcast to share his can't miss Super Bowl story. 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 on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Strea...

Super Bowl is over and Alex and KJ come on the pod to congratulate current and former Wisconsin Super Bowl Champions. The brothers also talk the upcoming NFL Combine and the basketball team that played in back-to-back Overtime games this week. How did they go? 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...

Badgers Football goes into Illinois and lands another recruit. This time it is defensive tackle Jamel Howard, choosing Madison over programs like LSU and Michigan. Who will he replace? Potentially Keeanu Benton who participated in the Senior Bowl. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ touch on Benton’s and Herbig’s draft stocks, as well as the crumbling basketball program. How much longer...

Badgers Basketball has dropped 2 more games since last episode, falling to 12-8 on the year. Is their season on life-support? In today’s podcast, Alex and KJ dive into whether or not Greg Gard can turn things around. Meanwhile the football program continues to land more talent. Where are they doing it? Tune in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Subscribing, leaving a five-star...

Big Ten Basketball is in midseason form and only one team has separated from the pack: #1 ranked Purdue. The Wisconsin Badgers find themselves at 4-4 in conference play and 12-6 overall looking to bounce back from their recent skid. How can the team do this? Talking all things Red & White including some of the Badgers still in the NFL Playoffs and more - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast...

First it was Wisconsin getting the coaches. Then Wisconsin got the Quarterbacks. Now Wisconsin lands the receivers. The Badgers recruiting momentum is INSANE, with Luke Fickell landing stud receiver transfers CJ Williams from USC and Bryson Greene from Oklahoma State. The sky is the limit right now for the Wisconsin Badgers football program, and there's upside in the future of the basketball progr...

Alright, it is getting absurd at this point. Badgers new coach Luke Fickell has landed another quarterback transfer, this time from the SEC. He also has added multiple new coaches and offensive weapons. Madison is the hot spot in college football and Alex and KJ dive into it all, including JJ Watt’s retirement. Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the...

Badgers salvage the season, defeating Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl 24-17 and finishing with a winning record in Jim Leonhard’s final game. In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ talk game recap and new QB transfer Tanner Mordecai from SMU. Is Oklahoma QBU? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podca...

Badgers are set to face Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl tonight and in today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ preview the matchup. Which players did Oklahoma State lose? How about new recruits? And did the basketball team really cancel a game? The brothers dive into it all - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and...

With all the changes going on inside and outside of the football program, who will start for the Badgers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl? In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the remaining roster and touch on some of the new players Coach Fickell has inked since getting the job. How is the basketball team doing? The brothers have an update there as well - Welcome back to the IKE Ba...

Braelon Allen will remain in Madison despite the coaching change. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the roster moves. Which players have declared for the draft? Which players have declared for the portal? Which recruits are coming to UW? The brothers discuss it all. Also touching on the basketball team and their hot start to conference play - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers...

Massive news out of Madison: Quarterback Graham Mertz has entered the transfer portal and left the program. What does this mean for new coach Luke Fickell? Alex and KJ dive into the discussion. Talking the football team, basketball team, 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...

What a weekend! In today’s episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into Badgers new Football Coach, Luke Fickell. Formerly the Head Coach at Cincinnati, Fickell looks to takes the Wisconsin Program to College Football Playoff heights. What does this mean for Jim Leonhard? Dive into the discussion - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podca...

Alex and KJ are back to recap the Nebraska game and preview Axe Week. Do the Badgers have what it takes to beat Minnesota at home? Dive into the discussion - 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 on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan...

In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into Wisconsin's 24-10 defeat against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Where does the program go from here? Is Braelon Allen really considering a transfer? The brother touch on it all (including the basketball program) - 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...

Alex and KJ are back from Greece to discuss the Jim Leonhard lead football team and Greg Gard basketball team, which just kicked off their season. Talking Maryland game recap, Iowa predictions, 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 on Twitter for Live...

Badgers went to overtime against Michigan State and were dealt another blow of reality. Jim Leonhard has more work to do ahead of Purdue. Which players have left the program? How can Wisconsin get back to a state of excellence? Alex and KJ dive into the debate. Join the conversation and find out what they have to say - Thank you for listening! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple P...

Graham Mertz looked his best since that Illinois game all that long ago. Jim Leonhard starts his head coaching career with a win. Chimere Dike busts out for a massive game receiving. In today's episode of the podcast Alex and KJ dive into what has changed since Paul Chryst's firing, the Northwestern game recap, and what is yet to come for this Badgers team. How important is this week's matchup aga...

Following the crushing defeat to Illinois and Bret Bielema at home the Badgers fire their head coach. Paul Chryst's time is over and the Jim Leonhard era has just begun. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ give their reactions to what transpired over the weekend. What does this mean for Badgers Fans and Badgers Football going forward? Dive into the episode to find out. Welcome back to t...

Ohio State absolutely wrecked the Badgers in prime time, as Wisconsin failed to register a single sack in its 52-21 loss. Despite the final score, it could have been worse. In today's episode of the podcast Alex, KJ, and Nick dive into what went wrong and what needs to change. Thank you for listening! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way...

Wisconsin Football dominated New Mexico State 66-7 on Saturday, but Ohio State looms next. This year, they have projected #1 pick quarterback CJ Stroud. In the Big Ten opener, the Badgers are massive underdogs going into Columbus. How can the squad come out with the W? Alex, KJ, and Nick dive into the conversation. Thank you for listening! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podca...

Tough Scene in Madison as the Badgers fell to unranked Washington State over the weekend in Week 2. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into what went wrong and who should be held accountable. Was this the Badgers losing as opposed to the Cougars winning? Then catch up with Nick Herbig as he takes the show inside the locker-room, talking game recap, playing with his friend, and the...

The Wisconsin Football team is 1-0 following a 38-0 shutout victory over Illinois State in the home-opener. In today's episode, Alex and Nick Herbig talk game recap, the big plays, and preview next week's matchup against Washington State. How did Nick feel Graham Mertz and the offense played? Who wins the Herbie Gives Award for Week 1? Dive into the conversation and thank you for listening! Subscr...