Talkin’ Badgers: A Wisconsin Badgers Football and Basketball Podcast

As the Wisconsin football team puts the finishing touches on its game plan for the Maryland Terrapins, Talkin' Badgers puts the finishing touches on its matchup preview. Gard Your Fickell joins the show to give a slightly different perspective on the Big Ten opener. The analytics show the Wisconsin Badgers are favored by about a touchdown. If the Badgers are going to stop the Terps, late downs app...

The Big Ten finally announced its conference basketball schedules on Thursday. Die-hard Wisconsin basketball fans had already memorized the Wisconsin Badgers’ home and away opponents, but now, those fans can start putting road trips on their calendar. Wisconsin will be spending most of February on the road, as the Badgers are saddled with a schedule that features seven games in a mere 22 days. The...

After breaking down the film of the loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide, one thing is clear: Wisconsin football has an offensive line problem. Seamus Rohrer joins Talkin' Badgers to share the bad, and even the small amount of good, that he saw from the Wisconsin Badgers' day in Tuscaloosa. From pass protection to the running game, Wisconsin's offensive struggles all seem to stem from its issues up fr...

Big Ten play awaits Wisconsin football beginning on Saturday inside Camp Randall Stadium. When the Maryland Terrapins come to town, head coach Luke Fickell finds himself in as tenuous a position as ever. With three games in the rearview, Talkin’ Badgers assesses the state of the 2025 Wisconsin Badgers. From the best to the worst position groups on the team, some have room to grow, while others hav...

Head coach Luke Fickell addressed the media on Monday following his team's loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. As Wisconsin football awaits a visit from the Maryland Terrapins, everyone wants to know if Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. will get the chance to play against his former team. Fickell dove deep into the need for the offensive line to play in unison, its youngest members to grow into...

BadgerNotes writer Seamus Rohrer joins Talkin' Badgers to break down his latest columns on the Wisconsin football defense. Rohrer raves about one Wisconsin Badgers newcomer, but notes that coordinator Mike Tressel's unit as a whole needs some work. What will it take for backup quarterback Danny O'Neil to walk into Bryant-Denny Stadium against the Alabama Crimson Tide and exit with a shocking upset...

BadgerNotes writer Seamus Rohrer joins Talkin' Badgers to break down his latest columns on the Wisconsin football defense. Rohrer raves about one Wisconsin Badgers newcomer, but notes that coordinator Mike Tressel's unit as a whole needs some work. What will it take for backup quarterback Danny O'Neil to walk into Bryant-Denny Stadium against the Alabama Crimson Tide and exit with a shocking upset...

A 42-10 final score gives the appearance of a dominant win over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, but Wisconsin football was far from dominant in the first half. The Wisconsin Badgers have much to improve, but also many reasons to have their heads held high. Chief among those reasons is the play of quarterback Danny O’Niel. With a record-setting performance in his first start as a Badger, the San...

For the first time in a long time, the Wisconsin Badgers are scheduled to play a home game inside Camp Randall Stadium on a traditional college football Saturday. For the first time in an unbelievably even longer time, the Wisconsin football team might walk off Barry Alvarez Field a winner on a Saturday. Although the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders do not look like a formidable foe, head coach Luke...

On this weekly edition of "Seamus Says," Kedrick and Seamus dive into the film room in search of an answer to the long-asked question: Does Wisconsin football have a pass rush? BadgerNotes columnist Seamus Rohrer joins Talkin' Badgers to get the last word on the Wisconsin football defense, backup quarterback Danny O'Neil's Week 1 performance, and how the Wisconsin Badgers compared to other Big Ten...

You all have helped us have a great month of Talkin' Badgers , so we're giving back to all you fine Wisconsin football fans. We're giving away a pair of tickets to see the Wisconsin Badgers and Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders! There are two ways to enter, so be sure to read the official contest rules below and get in the action! Additionally, some aspects of the Wisconsin Badgers' performance...

You all have helped us have a great month of Talkin' Badgers , so we're giving back to all you fine Wisconsin football fans. We're giving away a pair of tickets to see the Wisconsin Badgers and Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders! There are two ways to enter, so be sure to read the official contest rules below and get in the action! Additionally, some aspects of the Wisconsin Badgers' performance...

Following Friday’s report that eliminated “the worst fears” of Wisconsin Badgers fans, things remain clear as mud in Madison. An uncertain handful of weeks at quarterback is something Luke Fickell navigated as recently as 2023. That led to two of UW’s most embarrassing losses in recent memory against the Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats. Make no bones about it, the 2025 Wisconsin footbal...

In a perhaps not-so-instant reaction show of Talkin’ Badgers due to the news of the evening, we digest the rollercoaster three hours Wisconsin football fans had inside Camp Randall Stadium on Thursday night. Yes, the Wisconsin Badgers walked off of Barry Alvarez Field with a 17-0 victory, but the final score nearly felt like an afterthought. Jeff Grimes and Jackson Acker returned the Wisconsin off...

The lengthiest offseason in over two decades has finally reached its conclusion. Wisconsin football opens the season inside Camp Randall Stadium tonight; BadgerNotes columnist Seamus Rohrer joins Talkin' Badgers to preview what he wants to see from every position group in the season-opener. When the Wisconsin Badgers take to Barry Alvarez Field, they will be faced with the challenge of showcasing...

After 270 days, Wisconsin football fans only have to wait 48 more hours for kickoff inside Camp Randall Stadium. Before it all gets underway, the boys of Talkin' Badgers After Dark preview the Badgers' season-opener against the Miami Redhawks and recap the last week of news in Madison. The first two-deep of the season released on Monday revealed the staff's tremendous belief in Dilin Jones. How hi...

The wait is over! Wisconsin football has released its first depth chart of 2025 ahead of Thursday's opener against Miami (OH), and it's full of surprises. From a "kitchen sink" approach on defense to a historical first for the running back room, an initial look at the two-deep reveals a lot about Luke Fickell's plans for 2025. First, we analyze the significant number of "OR" designations on the de...

On this episode of Talkin’ Badgers , we're doing a deep dive into the pipeline for former Wisconsin Badgers linebackers in the AFC and NFC North. We're breaking down how former Wisconsin football stars on four NFL teams are performing and what impact they might have on their squads this season. Join us as we talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers' Badger-made defense: T.J. Watt is now the highest-paid...

With fall camp in the Wisconsin Badgers’ rearview mirror, and Week 1 fewer than seven days away, we’re cracking open the Talkin’ Badgers mailbag to answer the big questions from Wisconsin football fans. In this episode, host Kedrick Stumbris delves into why  offensive line depth   is UW’s most significant weakness, answers the meta-question of Wisconsin’s  biggest roster question , and analyzes of...

This fall will be a defining one for Wisconsin football under head coach Luke Fickell, and perhaps one game will define this fall more than any other. BadgerNotes columnist Seamus Rohrer has boldly declared that "a 0-3 start against the Hawkeyes would be another massive indictment on the Fickell era." In the premiere of our Talkin' Badgers recurring segment, "Seamus Says," Seamus joins host Kedric...

It's the season premiere of Talkin' Badgers After Dark as host Kedrick Stumbris is joined by site publisher Dillon Graff, guest Ryan Eilers, and supermodel Jason Long. The boys crack jokes, wise, and beverages as they do a game-by-game schedule prediction for Wisconsin football in 2025. The guys discuss the potential for a third consecutive slow start in Madison, Wisconsin's challenging October sl...

The preseason is officially underway, and so is our scouting of former Wisconsin Badgers in the NFL! In this Badgers in the Bigs episode of Talkin’ Badgers , we're doing a full deep dive into the NFC West and AFC West to see how Wisconsin's guys are faring in the pro ranks. We'll break down who is making a splash, who is on the bubble, and what to expect from them this season. Here's a look at wha...

Fall camp is officially over, and the Wisconsin football is now in game-prep mode! In this special "therapy" episode of Talkin’ Badgers , Kedrick conducts a comprehensive mental debrief on the team, breaking down everything he's seen and heard using the "I Know, I Think, I Feel" framework. Here's what we cover in this can't-miss fall camp recap: I KNOW : The Badgers will have to lean on young tale...

We're talking Wisconsin Badgers in the NFL! In this episode of Talkin' Badgers , we're doing a deep dive into every Wisconsin football alum currently playing in the AFC and NFC South. We'll break down their roles, their training camp storylines, and their potential to have a breakout 2025 season. We'll cover these teams in order: Indianapolis Colts: It's the Jonathan Taylor show! But we'll also ta...

In Platteville, Wisconsin football is in the thick of fall camp, and there's a lot to talk about! In this episode of Talkin’ Badgers , we're breaking down the latest developments, including some major news on the offensive line and an exciting new playmaker on offense. First, the big story: starting center Jake Renfro's injury. We dive into the details of his "week-to-week" status and the ripple e...