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Mike Bruesewitz joins The Brew to break down Wisconsin’s 69-53 exhibition win over UW-Platteville — a game that was rough... Were the Badgers struggles a sign of what is to come or was this just a sleepy performance against a D3 school? 

We talk Nolan Winter’s growing pains, Austin Rapp’s flashes, and the difference between facing D3 competition vs D1 expectations. Subscribe for weekly Badger hoops breakdowns — The Brew is just heating up. 

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Mike Bruesewitz joins The Brew for the State of the Union address on Wisconsin basketball! We break down Friday’s 1-point exhibition loss to Oklahoma, Nolan Winter’s growing pains (still buying the hype?), Nick Boyd’s lefty takeover, and why he might be irreplaceable. Plus, our biggest concerns heading into the season and the debut of Pros Questions for the Joe! One-point game, five days later — where do the red & white stand? 

Drop your verdict below! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for your unfiltered Badger fix with Mike Bruesewitz! 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Mike’s Reaction to Wisconsin vs Oklahoma 

01:08 Nolan Winter Struggles 

07:15 Nick Boyd is LEFT-HANDED 

12:02 Our Concerns With The Team 

17:33 Nick Boyd is Irreplaceable 

20:35 Pros Questions For the Joe (New Segment)  

#WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #GregGard 

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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back for The Brew! We dive into the explosive Red-White scrimmage and debate WHO Greg Gard should start for the Badgers this season. Plus, we preview the squad’s potential, break down Austin Rapp’s role, unpack the preseason grind, and more. Don’t miss the hottest Wisconsin basketball takes! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for your weekly Badger hoops fix with Mike Bruesewitz! 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Red-White Scrimmage Reaction 

01:32 Nick Boyd’s Breakout Potential 

02:16 Austin Rapp Breakdown 

04:00 Who Should Start for Wisconsin? 

11:55 Greg Gard’s Coaching Evolution 

16:32 Preseason Grind with Mike 

21:31 NBA-FBI Drama Reaction 

#WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #GregGard #NolanWinter #JohnBlackwell

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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back for another episode of The Brew! This week, we react to what Greg Gard told us about the team — from Wisconsin’s incoming freshmen Will Garlock and Zach Kinziger, to the development of Nolan Winter, who might just have SNEAKY NBA upside and discuss Gard bringing in International Talent. We wrap by debating a hypothetical: Brad Davison — fresh off his pro career — vs John Blackwell. Who wins 1v1? Let us know who you are taking! If you love Wisconsin hoops, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for your weekly dose of Badger basketball with Mike Bruesewitz! 

Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 

00:50 Gard Bringing in International Talent 

04:04 Will Garlock and Zach Kinziger 

08:49 Is Nolan Winter an NBA Prospect? 

14:40 1v1 Basketball: John Blackwell vs Brad Davison 

#WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #GregGard #NolanWinter #JohnBlackwell 

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Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Joel Stave — the winningest QB in program history — joins the show to talk about his journey from walk-on to NFL quarterback, and how he’s built a fulfilling life after football. 

We dive into his story of balancing an intense degree in civil engineering while leading the Badgers, overcoming adversity and the yips, and going behind the scenes in his NFL journey from 2016–2018. 

Joel spent time with the Vikings, Seahawks, Chiefs, Redskins, Jets, and Browns — even sharing QB rooms with Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson. He opens up about how faith and music grounded him through challenges, what it’s really like being a backup QB in the NFL, and how his mindset from football prepared him for success in engineering, family, and life beyond the game. 

Whether you’re a Wisconsin fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone navigating change, this episode is packed with honesty, perspective, and inspiration. 

#Wisconsin #WisconsinBadgers #Football #NFL

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Joel on Life These Days
01:00 Joel on Why He Was a Walk-On
05:15 Joel Stave was a HOOPER!
07:48 Stave Put a D1 Hooper on a POSTER!
09:20 How Does Joel Keep Himself in Shape Now? 
10:22 Joel on Balancing Engineer Studies and Playing QB 
14:38 Did Joel Believe He’d Become a Starter at Wisconsin?
17:01 Joel on Playing ONLY 2 Plays in the 2013 Rose Bowl
19:00 Stave-Jared Abbrederis Connection
21:35 Joel on On Dealing With ADVERSITY His Junior Year
26:23 Joel on Leaning on Music
27:35 Joel on Humility
29:40 Joel on Playing the What-if Game
32:00 Joel on His Senior Season 
38:00 Joel on Dealing With Fans Negativity 
40:44 How Did Adversity in College Translate to Life Now?
43:32 Joel on Why He Didn’t Run the Ball More
45:29 Joel’s NFL Journey
49:11 Joel on Playing Alongside Patrick Mahomes
52:49 Joel on Briefly Reuniting with Russell Wilson
54:34 When Was Joel Ready to Move on From Football?
57:36 How Awesome is Being a Backup QB?
59:15 Joel on Playing With Travis Kelce
01:02:12 Did Joel Consider Playing in Any Other Leagues?
01:04:04 What’s Next for Joel? 
01:05:40 Rapid Fire Round

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Week Three of our weekly chats with Mike Bruesewitz! Stay tuned for more content in the future! 

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:45 Wisconsin Basketball Draft (Since 2000)

19:00 Mike's Relationship With Sam Dekker His Senior Year

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Former Badger Mike Bruesewitz joins the show for a candid conversation about a major shift for Wisconsin Basketball. We dive into Kirk Penney stepping away from the coaching staff to return to New Zealand, the massive impact he had on the Badgers’ offense, and what his departure could mean for recruiting—especially the international pipeline.

Mike also shares his take on Brad Davison stepping into the role at just 26 years old. From his discipline, faith, and ability to relate to players, to the unique perspective he brings having recently played professionally, Brad could be a huge influence on the team and a positive “big brother” figure for the players.

This is an in-depth discussion on leadership, program impact, and what the future could hold for Wisconsin Basketball.

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BKFC heavyweight contender Anthony “The Warrior of Christ” Garrett, joins the show to share his WILD journey through combat sports. 

Beyond his fighting career, Anthony gives the most substantive conversation on the show to date. He dives deep into his faith and how God has guided him through struggles, helped him overcome adversity, and shaped him into the man he is today. From praying with opponents at weigh-ins to embracing the responsibility of being an outspoken Christian athlete, he offers a candid, inspiring perspective on living out his beliefs while pursuing excellence in the ring. 

This is a raw, honest conversation about faith, perseverance, and what it truly means to be a warrior—inside the BKFC cage and in life.

#BKFC #Boxing 

Time stamps: 

00:00 Introduction
00:18 What’s the Most Brutal Martial Art?
02:57 Anthony’s Favorite Martial Art
03:45 Anthony on Why he Went to BKFC
05:02 Bare Knuckle vs Traditional Boxing Training
06:10 Knuckles Calcifying
06:50 Which Martial Art Translates Best to BKFC
07:38 Anthony’s Records in BKFC
08:40 Anthony’s Confidence Level and Next Fight
10:20 Yoel Romero Interaction
11:25 Potential Title Fight
13:08 $25 Million BKFC Tournament
14:40 Anthony on Praying With His Opponent
17:10 Anthony’s Testimony 
19:50 Walking the Walk as a Christian
21:04 Charlie Kirk 
26:42 Strategy in BKFC
30:40 Kenzie Morrison
33:07 Dichotomy of BKFC
35:23 Rapid Fire Round

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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back — this time as a weekly guest! 🦡🔥 Each week Mike will share behind-the-scenes stories from his Badger days, wild experiences overseas, and his unfiltered takes on today’s Wisconsin Basketball. 

Don’t miss this journey — hit SUBSCRIBE so you’re locked in for all the stories, insights, and laughs along the way.

Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Update From Mike
04:07 Mike on Fighting Father Time
17:49 Wisconsin’s Ceiling
23:29 Does Culture Matter in College Basketball Still? 
26:50 What Was Greg Gard When Mike Was in College? 

#CollegeBasketball #WisconsinBadgers #YouTube #Interview

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Kalvin “Hot Sauce” Henderson — 18-2 pro boxer and former sparring partner of Jake Paul — shares his insider perspective on the upcoming Jake Paul vs Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight. Kalvin explains why he thinks Tank has the edge in what could be another one of Jake’s circus-style fights, and we debate who really has the advantage. 

Kalvin gives insightful predictions and fight breakdowns you won’t find anywhere else, all in a short, no-fluff chat. In this video, we have a spirited debate on who gets the dub... Enjoy! 🔔 

Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and fight analysis! Check out ​⁠ @hotsaucehenderson on the socials! 📈

 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:35 – Matt’s Thoughts
01:53 – Floyd vs Logan Paul Part 2?
02:30 – Biggest Key to the Fight
03:25 – Can Tank Hurt Jake?
04:50 – PREDICTIONS
05:35 – Is Tank’s Heart Still in Boxing?