Joncast Podcast: A Wisconsin Sports Podcast

Wisconsin volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield reflects on the milestone of reaching 600 career wins and shares the best part of the achievement.

He also talks about the work freshman outside hitter Madison Quest is putting in to keep improving and gives his thoughts on a 2–0 week in Big Ten play.

Plus, Kelly tells a great story about a young version of himself trying to get an autograph from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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NEW UPLOAD AFTER THE 1ST UPLOAD HAD AUDIO ISSUES! I reflect on Wisconsin’s 2–0 start in Big Ten play and break down the numbers behind Madison Quest as she fills in for the injured Grace Egan.

You’ll also hear two clips from the Kelly Sheffield Show: one on Quest’s dedication and another on how Egan is handling her injury.

Plus, my pre-match interviews: Jada Cerniglia shares why she loves being active on social media, and Madison Quest talks about what it’s like being thrust into the starting lineup.

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Wisconsin volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield recaps the Kohl Center Classic win over Florida — including that wild 36–24 fourth set, Mimi Colyer’s 27-kill performance, and the post-match celebration with the student section.

We also look ahead to the start of Big Ten play and why Coach Sheffield wants the Field House packed this season. Plus, he answers fan questions including a detailed breakdown of the numbers behind what makes a serve truly successful.

The Kelly Sheffield Show-brought to you by North and South Seafood and Smokehouse-can be heard weekly on ESPN Madison 100.5 and on the ESPN Madison YouTube Channel.

I recap the week that was in Wisconsin volleyball, highlighted by another memorable Kohl Center Classic against Florida and the team’s celebration in the stands.

Hear clips from the Kelly Sheffield Show as he explains why a big crowd is so important for the Big Ten opener, breaks down the serving numbers, and shows which metrics matter most.

Plus, freshman libero Kristen Simon shares what she brings to the court.

I tell you about the one article everyone should read if they want to understand the Wisconsin offense in 2025.

Head coach Kelly Sheffield gives a detailed breakdown of what makes the Badgers’ attack so tough to defend.

Plus, middle blocker Tosia Serafinowska shares what it meant to have her family from Poland visiting in the U.S., and freshman setter Addy Horner reveals who she thinks is the best singer on this year’s team...and the worst.

I share my reactions to what I’ve seen from Wisconsin volleyball so far — including the electric serving of Grace Egan — and why I wasn’t impressed with Badger football fans booing on Saturday. I also touch on the Packers looking like the team to beat through one game (but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves).

Plus, you’ll hear a clip from the Kelly Sheffield Show on the importance of serving, and my pre-match interviews with Trinity Shadd-Ceres on who has the highest vertical on the team and setter Morgan Van Wie on being a great teammate and advice for young players just starting out in the sport.

Bonus episode! I share my thoughts on Wisconsin’s 2–1 start to the season and let you hear how head coach Kelly Sheffield described Grace Egan’s serve against UC-Davis.

Plus, in case you missed them: my pre-match interviews with Carter Booth (and whether she’s Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah), Mimi Colyer on facing her former coach, and Izzy Ashburn on how she landed her new role as an assistant at Creighton.

Wisconsin’s Director of Player Personnel and Analytics, Gary White, recaps the Badgers’ opening weekend of volleyball.

He shares his thoughts on the efficiency of the Badgers’ offense, the first weekend performances by Una Vajagić and Kristen Simon, and discusses his new role with the program plus how analytics factors into the team’s success.

Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barten joins the podcast to preview the Badgers’ season opener against Miami of Ohio. He talks about what it takes to make it as a student-athlete, his journey on the defensive line, and shares what it’s like being a student teacher at my daughter’s middle school.

Season 4 of the Joncast Podcast is here!! Subscribe, follow, share!!! Wisconsin Volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield shares his thoughts on the Red and White scrimmage and the exhibition match against Notre Dame. He breaks down why fans might see Carter Booth serving more in 2025, what goes into building a lineup with so many new faces, and answers questions straight from Badger fans.

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