IKE Badgers Podcast

Today we talk to Faion Hicks. For those that don’t know Faion, he’s a key member of the Wisconsin secondary, helping lock down receivers on the outside so guys like Keannu Benton and Jack Sanborn can go get sacks. Today, we tell his story. My name is KJ Eichstaedt, we’re here with Faion HIcks, and you are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support the show - subscribe today and tell a f...

This week's guest is Nick Herbig. For those that don’t know Nick, he’s a rising linebacker at Wisconsin hailing from the Island of Hawaii, playing with guys like Jack Sanborn and being coached by the legendary Jim Leonard. We’re gonna cover all of that, and we couldn't be more excited to see him hit the ground running his freshman year. My name is KJ Eichstaedt, we’re here with Nick Herbig, and yo...

12 Weeks, 12 Episodes, 12 Badgers continues with Adam Krumholz, the walk-on turned veteran Badgers Wide Receiver who does a little bit of everything and is now preparing for the NFL. An active member of the community, we’re going to cover his story and more. My name is KJ Eichstaedt, we’re here with Adam Krumholz, and you are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support the show - subscri...

12 Weeks, 12 Episodes, 12 Badgers. Next up is Garrett Groshek, the versatile Wisconsin Runningback who has helped the Badgers uphold the tradition of RunningBack University. He’s ran alongside guys like Jonathan Taylor, he loves dogs, and he’s currently preparing for the NFL. We’re going to cover all of that.  My name is KJ Eichstaedt, we’re here with Garrett Groshek, and you are listening to...

Today starts a brand new series, 12 Weeks, 12 Episodes, 12 Badgers. Some of them are in the NFL Pre-Draft Process, Some are starters on the Current team and some are NFL Stars. We get up close and personal, going below the surface and getting answers that would never make it on an ESPN or mainstream content channel. It's the first series of its kind, and we're thrilled to have you join us.  F...

Special Guest Jack Sanborn joins the Show and talks about Wisconsin linebacker brotherhood, learning under the legendary teacher Jim Leonhard, playing with and against Graham Mertz, NFL comparisons, music tastes, and more. You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support? Share this podcast with a fellow Badger. Follow the IKE Badgers Podcast today on Spotify. Subscribe to the IKE Bad...

Welcome back Badger fans! This was a tough week. The football team lost to Indiana and the basketball team lost to in-state rival Marquette. With that said there is A LOT to look forward to, including Chris Mueller's debut for the US Men's National Team (soccer) and a Special Announcement from IKE. We talk game recaps, all things Wisconsin, and the 2nd Annual IKE Community Toy Drive. Everything Wi...

Badgers Football fall to Northwestern, but don't worry, the Basketball season has just begun. Badgers basketball starts off the season ranked 7th. We talk the roster, address the Caesar Williams tweet, recap Mertz first loss this season, and more!  You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support the show? Share this podcast with a fellow Badger. Follow the IKE Badgers Podcast to...

Graham Mertz walks into the Big House as a freshman and lights up Michigan while Caesar Williams and Co locked it down on the other end. Jim Leonard's defense is rolling. Paul Chryst has the endarounds working. Jalen Berger bursts onto the scene. How special is this team? We talk all of that and more. You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support the show? Share this podcast with a...

It's Mertz Szn! Badgers DESTROY Illinois to move to 1-0. Graham Mertz' enters the Heisman discussion with a record-shattering prolific passing attack. Jim Leonhard's defense allows zero points. We announce the winner of the signed Jonathan Taylor helmet and look ahead to Nebraska. You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support the show? Share this podcast with a fellow Badger. Follo...

Badgers Football is back! Alex and KJ talk about what Badgers fans can look out for in Week 1 as well as make predictions for the year. Mertz is the first Wisconsin freshman quarterback to start since 1978. No JT, No Zack Baun, but this team is LOADED. A lot to look forward to. You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast.

Special Guest Caesar Williams joins the Show and talks about playing under Defensive Coordinator Jim Leonhard, training with superstar Safety Jamal Adams, competing against Quintez Cephus in practice, preparing for the Next Level, and more. You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Want to support? Share this podcast with a fellow Badger. Follow the IKE Badgers Podcast today on Spotify. Subscr...

Special Guest Nick Nelson talks about his story from being the 169th ranked CB prospect in high school leading him to Hawaii, transferring to Wisconsin, and eventually getting drafted and joining Jon Gruden and the Raiders. He speaks on his welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs Tyreek Hill, facing off against Michael Thomas and more. You are listening to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Share this podcast with a f...

Special Guest Chris Orr joins the show. We discuss what's it like being a kid from Texas going to play football at Wisconsin, going up against Kyler Murray in the Texas State Championship, that time Coach Chryst told him he might have double-digit sacks, being snubbed from the NFL Combine, the pre-draft process, his leadership style, his friendship and bond with past/present/future badgers, and mu...

It's an exciting time for Badger fans everywhere as an exciting new podcast enters the sports landscape to discuss all things red and white. In Episode 1 we interview former Wisconsin Badger, friend and NFL Draft Prospect Zack Baun about his Journey from high school, to Camp Randall, to the League. Ladies & gentlemen, welcome to the IKE Badgers Podcast. Enjoy! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts...