Jon Arias

Joncast Podcast: A Wisconsin Sports Podcast

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The radio voice of Wisconsin volleyball and women’s basketball has his own Wisconsin sports podcast. Join Jon Arias as he talks to interesting people throughout the world of Wisconsin sports while talking Packers, Badgers, Brewers, Bucks and more! Each episode you'll learn stories of how they got to where they are today and their thoughts on topics from their respective professions. Join Jon as he talks with former colleagues from the sports world, athletes, authors or whoever else sounds fun to record a podcast with. Follow @JonAriasRadio @JoncastPodcast for more info.

Author

Jon Arias

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.jonariasradio.com

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

E38: Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton (Sports) 15.03.2022

Matt Hamilton is an Olympic Gold medalist in curling. Jim Rutledge is a sports talk show host. Together they host Rutledge and Hamilton on 100.5 ESPN Madison. In this episode we talked about how the two came together to start a show, Matt's most recent win with his sister at the 2022 Mixed Doubles Championship and the Badgers seeding in the NCAA tournament.

E37: Tom Haudricourt (Baseball/Journalism) 10.03.2022

Tom Haudricourt covered the Milwaukee Brewers for 36 years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In this episode we breakdown the MLB lockout and what might look different in the game in the coming years, Tom tells me how he got his job 36 years ago and how writing about sports wasn't his career goals at college and he gives us his prediction for the 2022 Brewers season.

E36: Ben Brust (Sports) 07.03.2022

Ben Brust is a former Wisconsin Badger men's basketball player and current radio analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks. In this episode we talk about the Badgers run in the B1G and the win over Purdue that clinched a share of the title, Jonny Davis, and Ben's favorite games he was a part of at Wisconsin.

E35: Aaron Rodgers is the most despised player in the NFL and a funny Chucky Hepburn story! 04.03.2022

Another solo Joncast! Aaron Rodgers is the most despised player in the NFL according to www.betonline.ag, but please keep a few things in mind before you get too bent out of shape. Plus Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst both talk about Rodgers decision. I'll tell you why we should all calm down in general about any Rodgers news. I'm back from Indy and have some thoughts on the Badger women's basket...

E34: Meghan McKeown (Sports/Broadcasting) 02.03.2022

Meghan McKeown is a basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network. In this episode we talk about the B1G women’s basketball tournament, her lineup for a co-ed basketball team and how she was inspired to pursue broadcasting at the age of sixteen.

E33: Jim Polzin (Juwan Howard's postgame outburst vs Wisconsin) 21.02.2022

Jim Polzin covers the Wisconsin Badger men's basketball team for the Wisconsin State Journal. In this episode we breakdown the ending of the Wisconsin vs Michigan game at the Kohl Center. What led to Howard swinging at Wisconsin assistant coach? How long should he be suspended and what did everyone say after the game?

E32: Chris Vosters (Winter Olympics/Broadcasting) 17.02.2022

Chris Vosters is a play by play broadcaster for Big Ten Network and most recently called men's and women's hockey games for NBC and the 2022 Winter Olympics. In this episode we talk about what it was like calling hockey games remote for the Olympics, how Chris got into sports broadcasting and his advice for future sports broadcasters.

E31: Matt Schneidman (Super Bowl LVI/Aaron Rodgers) 14.02.2022

Matt Schneidman covers the Green Bay Packers for The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/author/matt-schneidman/) In this episode we recap the Rams win over the Bengals in the Super Bowl, look back at the commercials and halftime, and speculate about Aaron Rodgers future with the Green Bay Packers.

E30: Kelly Sheffield and Dennis Punzel (Volleyball) 11.02.2022

It's basically a "Point Wisconsin" reunion. Kelly Sheffield is the head coach of the Wisconsin volleyball team. Dennis Punzel writes about the team for the Wisconsin State Journal. In this episode we talked about what life after a national championship has been, some additions to the roster, a new project Dennis is working on and Kelly's favorite moments from the 2021 season.

E29: Shawna Nicols (DJ Shawna/Basketball) 08.02.2022

1st SCONNIE T-SHIRT RELEASED. Shawna Nicols, also know as DJ Shawna is the Milwaukee Bucks official DJ.  In this episode we talk about why Giannis says she is her favorite DJ, how she got into music, her time playing basketball at Wisconsin and what it takes to be a great teammate. 

E28: Jerry Mao (Johnny Davis Hype video) 04.02.2022

Jerry Mao is a video producer for the University of Wisconsin. In this episode we talk about one of the most recent interviews for Badger men's basketball. It's a hype video for Johnny Davis and we talk about what went into shooting it, how long did it take and how the concept was created a few minutes before the actual shoot! 

E27: What will Aaron Rodgers do in 2022? Thoughts from his Pat McAfee appearance and salary cap numbers I don't understand! 28.01.2022

A solo Joncast for the first time ever! I What will Aaron Rodgers do in 2022? Play for the Packers, another team or retire? I look at Rodgers house that recently sold, his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show and get into some Spotrac salary cap numbers if the Packers wanted Rodgers on an extension. I test out my new green screen and more!

E26: Joel Finkelman and Mike Pilch (Rundown Reunion/Sports?) 14.01.2022

Mike Pilch and Joel Finkelman join me for this episode and we find out what everyone has been up to following our time in world of radio, find out how Joel broke his wrist, we play the Rotten Tomatoes Movie Game hosted by Mike and I can’t believe what Kyrie Irving said about a hustle play in the NBA.

E25: Bill Scott (Packers/Sports) 13.01.2022

Bill Scott is the Sports Director for The Wisconsin Radio Network. In this episode we talked about whether Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady should be MVP and how much consideration Matt LaFleur should get for COY. We discuss the drama between Rodgers and reporter Hub Arkush, how Bill lost 60 pounds and his favorite athletes growing up in Wisconisn.

E24: Kelly Sheffield (Sports/Coaching) 23.12.2021

FINAL IAN'S KEYWORD. Kelly Sheffield is a national championship winning volleyball coach at Wisconsin. In this episode we talk about the teams 2021 title match versus Nebraska, the key moments in that match, the record setting viewership on ESPN 2 and how Kelly got started coaching volleyball.

E23: Lee Feinswog (NCAA Volleyball Championships edition) 16.12.2021

Lee Feinswog owns https://volleyballmag.com and covers college volleyball year round. In this episode we talk about the Wisconsin/Louisville match as well as the other National semi-final, how Lee starting writing for volleyball and his interactions with a young Shaquille O’Neal at LSU.

E22: Ahman Green (Sports/Packers) 10.12.2021

Ahman Green is a Green Bay Packers HOF running back. In this episode we talk about why he always loved baseball growing up, why he chose to play college football at Nebraska and whether or not he thinks the 2021 Packers can win the Super Bowl.

E21: Wayne Larrivee (Sports/Packers) 07.12.2021

Wayne Larrivee is the radio play by play broadcaster for the Green Bay Packers. In this episode we talked about the various play by play jobs Wayne has had in his life including calling the 1985 Bears and Michael Jordan's Bulls in the 90's. He takes me behind the scenes of how he approaches his job, the 2021 Packers season and some of his favorite moments he's called with some of the biggest names...

E20: Justin Garcia (Sports/Bucks) 02.12.2021

Justin Garcia is the studio host for the Bucks Radio Network. JG and I worked together in La Crosse, Wisconsin and in this episode we talk about the good old days, Justin takes us behind the scenes of the Bucks championship winning season and we talk a tiny bit about sports cards.

E19: Mike Lucas and Brian Posick (Sports) 29.11.2021

Mike Lucas and Brian Posick join me for this episode. Lucas is a longtime reporter covering Badger athletics. Brian is the play by play announcer for Wisconsin men's hockey. In this episode we break down the Badgers loss in Minnesota, take a look at the Packers win over the Rams and talk a little Badger men's hoops after the tournament win in Las Vegas.

E18: Andy Herman (Does Aaron Rodgers have Covid toe or what?) 24.11.2021

Andy Herman is the owner of "Pack a Day Podcast" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pack-a-day-your-daily-packers-podcast/id1414100645) and a writer for Packer Report (https://247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/) In this episode we talk about Aaron Rodgers "Covid Toe," we speculate how serious the injury may be, what happens this weekend vs the Rams and Andy tells me how he got into the sport...

E17: Sam Dekker (Sports) 23.11.2021

Sam Dekker is a former Wisconsin men's basketball player and currently a FA in the NBA. This episode Sam talks about his release by Toronto, outlines how he would fix the "vibe" at the Kohl Center, makes his case why Steph Curry is TOP 4 all time and tells me his most memorable games he's been a part of.

E16: Paul Allen (Sports/Play by play) 18.11.2021

Paul Allen is the radio voice of the Minnesota Vikings. In this episode I asked him about his thoughts on this weekend's Packers vs Vikings game, how he landed the Vikings gig (and why it will never happen again), asked him about his faith and his new Faith and Goal podcast as well as his famous play by play calls throughout his career.

E15: Bo Ryan (Sports/Coaching) 16.11.2021

First Ian's Pizza KEYWORD announced. Bo Ryan is the former head coach of the Wisconsin Badger men's basketball team. In this episode we talk about which game haunts him even to this day, the best coaching advice he ever got, his sports heroes growing up and he fills me in on how a coach watches a basketball game on TV.

E14: Dan Beyer (Sports) 11.11.2021

BIG NEWS COMING 11/15/21. LISTEN FOR DETAILS! Dan Beyer is a show host and update anchor for Fox Sports Radio and also co-hosts the Fantasy Football podcast "I Want Your Flex." https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-your-flex/id1530436504 In this episode we talked about the Aaron Rodgers storyline, why the NFL fines were a joke, why DB loves Mountain Dew, and play a sports trivia game.

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