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Into The Winklerverse

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Join Milwaukeean Bart Winkler as he covers the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers honestly and hilariously via several podcast episodes each week on Into The Winklerverse.

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03.15.26 - Badgers draw dreaded #5 seed in NCAA Tournament 15.03.2026 53:34

Bart is live after the brackets are revealed for the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, reacting to a tough draw for the Wisconsin Badgers. Bart's Dad, Greg, hops on as well! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.12.26 - Two Radio Free Agents talk about NFL Free Agency 12.03.2026 1:03:56

Ryan Horvat joins Bart Winkler to gripe about their unemployment and then share their thoughts on the NFL Free Agency moves made so far, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.11.26 - An incredibly random Tuesday, Steve "Sparky" Fifer's Confident, Curious and Concerned 11.03.2026 56:39

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03.10.26 - MmHmm/Mm-mm: Packers Free Agency update, Fast Food, Bucks Approval Ratings 10.03.2026 54:34

Bart, Grant and Paul discuss the Packers free agency moves to this point. Could Jalen Carter or Brandon Aubrey be future Green Bay Packers? Plus, foods to avoid at fast food restaurants and Bucks approval ratings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.09.26 - The National Perspective with Karlos Ortiz - NFL Free Agency Begins 09.03.2026 1:06:20

Bart and Karlos are live to go through the rapid transactions happening in the NFL, discuss the significance of the World Baseball Classic, ponder Daylight Saving Time and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.06.26 - Bob Harlan's legacy, Ti Windish on the Bucks wasted season 06.03.2026 42:08

Some thoughts on the passing on Bob Harlan, a check in on MY Buffalo Sabres, and Ti Windish from the Gyro Step Podcast joins to talk about the Bucks wasted season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.05.26 - The Bucks season is over 05.03.2026 51:07

What you see in Doc Rivers is what I see in Matt LaFleur. This guy stinks and you deserve better. We're live after the Bucks lose to the Hawks and lock in their flights to Cancun Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.04.26 - Time sensitive Bucks content with Justin Garcia! Bucks vs Hawks Game of the Season Preview! 04.03.2026 51:04

Very March 4th based content here, the game is tonight! The Bucks have to beat the Hawks tonight for a chance to be 3 games back of the play-in tournament Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.03.26 - MmHmm/Mm-mm: Is Rich Bisaccia leaving us a hint about the Packers culture? Bucks disappointment 03.03.2026 52:41

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03.02.26 - The National Perspective Show with Karlos Ortiz, Giannis is back 02.03.2026 1:02:36

Karlos Ortiz is back with Bart as the two recap some of the big national sports stories of the week. Plus, a debut of Bart's A.I. video and the breaking news that Giannis will be back in action Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.02.26 - Doc Rivers is sucking the soul out of any Milwaukee Bucks hope, and possibly the entire franchise 02.03.2026 1:07:19

Giannis is back but that changed nothing and somehow maybe made things worse, as the Bucks lose to the Celtics as the rudderless season drags on... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03.01.26 - The Bucks, once again, lost badly to a team that wasn't even trying to win. This is a problem 01.03.2026 33:44

A pleasant enough Sunday, ruined by your Milwaukee Bucks, as they continue to invent new ways to lose, especially against teams that aren't even trying to win. It was the Chicago Bulls turn on this day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.27.26 - Reiter Than The Winklerverse 27.02.2026 55:32

Bill Reiter, Bart's now former Infinity Sports Network colleague, joins Bart for a conversation about their transition into the next phase of their radio (?) careers. At the :30 minute mark, they finally get into the Bucks stuff, Giannis, Doc, Haslem and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

02.26.26 - State of the (Winklerverse) Union, Bucks on a roll, Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports 26.02.2026 53:21

A potporri episode of sorts - thoughts on the Bucks, Packers, and an interview with Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports. But first a quick State of the Union and Bart looks at the progress of this new era of The Winklerverse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.25.26 - Into The Wickettverse 25.02.2026 52:27

How do you celebrate 27 years in the radio business if you're Mike Wickett? Jump on a podcast with your old buddy Bart! The two elite talents share war stories, and there's a surprise cameo from Gary Ellerson! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.24.26 - MmHmm/Mm-mm: Grant Bilse Interchange Grand Opening, Bart is HEATED about Lambeau Field crowds 24.02.2026 52:22

Grant is live from the NFL Combine as he, Bart, and Paul chop it up about the Packers approach to their season ticket lists and their approach to winning in the year of our Lord, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.23.26 - The National Perspective with Karlos Ortiz, Benjamin Robinson of Grinding the Mocks 23.02.2026 1:08:30

Bart and Karlos discuss the 2026 Winter Olympics and like everyone else, talk about if the NHL can capitalize on the Gold Medal Game. Plus, Benjamin Robinson of Grinding the Mocks stops by to talk NFL Draft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.20.26 - Peter Bukowski, "Locked On Packers" host joins Bart Winkler, host of "Locked On Hating Matt LaFleur" 20.02.2026 36:22

Peter Bukowski and Bart Winkler go around in circles about the kind of standards that Matt LaFleur should be held accountable to Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.19.26 - Chuck & Winkler 19.02.2026 1:27:08

Chuck Freimund is back with Bart and they eventually talk about the sporting issues of the day but this episode is more or less a nostalgia merchant for a show we hope you were as fond of as we are Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.18.26 - Wednesday Night Winklerverse: Bisaccia, Bucks, Gottlieb, Olympics, Ben Simmons 18.02.2026 1:23:01

It's the middle of February, usually as dead as it gets in sports, but not around here! We've got a special teams coach who the Packers were too shy to fire, we've got a Horizon League coach giving the league more press than it deserves, we've got Giannis unable to stay quiet, we've got Mark Attanasio winning Bart over. Let's talk about it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

02.17.26 - MmHmm/Mm-mm: Bucks playoff chances, MLB heading into a pre-lockout season, Blockbuster or Netflix? 17.02.2026 54:35

Bart, Grant and Paul are back to discuss the things that matter most to you as a Wisconsin sports fan in-between Bart trying to figure out who he wants to be as a person on this crazy rock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.16.26 - The National Perspective with Karlos Ortiz - NBA All-Star Game, LaFleur, Gottlieb 16.02.2026 1:01:02

Bart is joined by Karlos Ortiz as the guys discuss if NBA All-Star Weekend is #back. Plus, break downs of some recent appearances from our favorite coaches - Matt LaFleur and Doug Gottlieb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.13.26 - Do the Bucks have a possible playoff run in them? Will Giannis re-sign again? Jim Owczarski joins 13.02.2026 1:01:55

Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Bart to talk about how much stock Bucks fans should take in their All-Star Break win over the Thunder. Plus, with Giannis coming back, could this team make a run? Then, how do you fix tanking in the NBA. And are the Bears moving to Iowa? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

02.12.26 - New Look Bucks throttle banged up Thunder as the 2nd Half of this season will be very interesting 12.02.2026 52:13

Bart is live after these unfamiliar Bucks beat a banged up Thunder as both teams head into the NBA All-Star Break. Plus, how many people in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game have you heard of? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02.11.26 - Tommy Wortz and Bart try to figure out what the Brewers are up to, Sports Radio is failing at covering the Olympics 11.02.2026 50:12

Tommy Wortz of the Wisconsin Sports Radio Network joins Bart to discuss the Brewers very active offseason and if they are planning for a future that we aren't thinking about, plus, Bart's thoughts on how sports radio is failing at covering the Olympics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...