Joncast Podcast: A Wisconsin Sports Podcast

In this episode, I look back at Wisconsin Volleyball’s bounce-back win following a tough loss to 2nd ranked Nebraska, along with a breakdown of the critical upcoming matchup against #3 Penn State.

Hear from Head Coach Kelly Sheffield as he shares his perspective on the team’s passing performance this season and highlights areas for improvement as they head into the final stretch of the year.

Plus, get to know middle blocker Anna Smrek as she talks about strengthening her mental game and why she opted out of basketball, despite her NBA dad. Libero Lola Schumacher also joins in, sharing her family’s unique travel experiences and her top destination on her travel bucket list.

In this episode, I break down Wisconsin Volleyball’s hard-fought road win over Purdue, played in front of a packed crowd of 14,876 at Mackey Arena and I think we need more volleyball at basketball arenas. I share Head Coach Kelly Sheffield’s insights on the Purdue victory and the huge upcoming matchup when Wisconsin hosts Nebraska.

Also, hear from freshman setter Charlie Fuerbringer as she shares how young she was when she started playing and what she enjoys off the court. Plus, middle blocker Carter Booth gives us a peek into her love for K-Dramas and why they’re her favorite escape.

In this episode I talk about Wisconsin Volleyball’s dominant performance, including the team’s record-setting 21 blocks against Michigan, as highlighted by Head Coach Kelly Sheffield. We also recap standout bounce-back performances from Sarah Franklin and Anna Smrek. Plus, meet freshman Trinity Shadd-Ceres, who shares how she followed the Badgers from Canada and her impressive track and field background. And don't miss Wisconsin libero Gulce Guctekin’s thoughts on the team’s winning streak and how she celebrated her birthday with a special visit from her mother, all the way from Turkey.

In this episode, I give a quick reaction to the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team's impressive sweep of the Washington Huskies on Sunday.

Plus, I replay some insightful comments from Head Coach Kelly Sheffield from last week's Kelly Sheffield Show. Hear his thoughts on reaching 300 career wins, the significance of consistency as a head coach, and which non-setter on this year's team he thinks could record a triple/double.

Also, meet freshman outside hitter Una Vajagić, who joins the Badgers from Serbia. Discover why she decided to make the journey to the United States and why she's excited to experience a Wisconsin winter.

In this episode I replay comments from Head Coach Kelly Sheffield following the team's tough loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference opener plus catch a couple of clips from this week's Kelly Sheffield Show where the coach discusses the impact of lengthy video reviews with the challenge system, and shares his insights on the development of the setter/hitter connection crucial to the team's offensive strategies this season.

Plus hear my pregame interview with Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson as she shares the story of her recent engagement and talks about what it's been like to get behind the service line this year.

A bonus episode with freshman Tosia Serafinowska from my pre-match interview. We talk about what made her want to leave Poland to play for the Badgers and her relationship with teammate Julia Orzoł. Plus middle blocker Caroline Crawford talks about her start to the season, what makes her a good block her and her plans for after her career at Wisconsin.

In this episode, I recap Sarah Franklin’s incredible performance against Marquette, where she shattered the Wisconsin school record with 33 kills. I break down how Franklin’s dominant play impacted the match and what it means for the team moving forward. I also recap this week’s Kelly Sheffield Show, sharing my top three takeaways from the show. Plus, hear my exclusive pre-game interview with former Badger setter and new Offensive Analyst and Strategy Consultant, Lauren Carlini, as she talks about her new role with the team.

In this episode I talk about the news of former Wisconsin setter Lauren Carlini rejoining the Badgers as an Offensive Analyst and Strategy Consultant. I discuss what Carlini's return means for the team and how her experience can benefit Freshman setter Charlier Fuerbringer. Plus, I break down three key takeaways from Coach Kelly Sheffield's recent insights on the Kelly Sheffield Show on ESPN Madison. And don’t miss my pre-game interview with freshman libero Lola Schumacher, where we talk about her performance in her first start at libero and why she loves the game of volleyball.

In this bonus episode, I’ve got to pregame interviews with Wisconsin Volleyball’s newest talent.

First up is freshman setter Morgan Van Wie, who shares her journey from growing up as a Badgers fan to becoming one of just two players from Wisconsin on the team. We discuss her pride in representing her home state and what it means to play for the program she’s admired for so long.

Next, I chat with freshman defensive specialist Maile Chan from Portland, Oregon. Maile talks about her decision to choose Wisconsin, her passion for thrifting, and a unique story about how her parents met through volleyball.

Wisconsin Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Sheffield joins me to recap the Badgers' recent matches against powerhouse teams Texas and Stanford. Coach Sheffield explains why there’s no panic with his team right now and shares his insights on how the team is adjusting. Coach Sheffield also has some thoughts on speeding up volleyball matches and explores possible solutions. Plus, we tackle some fan questions!