VARSITY

Jon Arias and Pete Waite are on the call for Wisconsin's exhibition match against the Bradley Braves. The Badgers get the sweep winning 25-17, 25-22, 25-14. Up next the Badgers start their season the Louisville Cardinals on August 27th.

Mark Tauscher joins Jim, Matt & Molly after his morning out at Badgers training camp in UW-Platteville. Tausch shares some of his observations from the Badgers practices, including which positions have stood out (for good and bad), what young players are catching his attention, what the vibe and focus of the team is like heading into Fickell's second season. Jim also shares his bold 10-win prediction for the Badgers, and Tausch weighs the benefits of the Badgers improved roster versus their significantly tougher schedule in 2024. Molly asks which of the Badgers' four toughest games (Alabama, USC, Penn State and Oregon) does Tausch think could turn into a sneaky upset win for Wisconsin.

Jim, Matt & Molly bring Evan back to his roots as a UW-Madison alum, asking Evan what his expectations are for transfer QB Tyler Van Dyke based on his time watching him at the University of Miami. Evan also gives his early wins prediction for the Badgers this season and if Fickell has a chance to take down Alabama at Camp Randall in the Crimson Tide's first season without Nick Saban!

Beau Allen, former Badgers defensive lineman and Super Bowl LII champion, joins Jim, Mat & Molly! They talk with Beau about his roots as a Packers fan growing up in Minnesota, winning the Super Bowl in his home state, and his similar vibes to our Olympic gold medalist Matt Hamilton! Beau also gets into his expectations for the Badgers in 2024, the brotherhood he and all former UW football players share, and some of his most underrated Badgers football players. He also talks about is work with the Green Light Podcast doing film breakdowns of defensive linemen like Kenny Clark, and he talks about the origin of some of his nicknames -- like "Fat Thor" and "The Butterking" -- and his friendship with our friend Chris Orr!

Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal joins JM&M to talk about his latest article detailing why Bret Bielema can't STILL can't get over Illinois' loss to Wisconsin last season. Jim "Hollywood" Polzin outlines Bielema's issue over Rucci (the other one)'s game-winning touchdown, why Luke Fickell is maybe over-downplaying the situation, and the pettiness from coaches like Bielema that make college football so entertaining! Jimmy Ruteldge also talks about his experiences with Bret & he asks Polzin for his thoughts on the latest Packers already starting more QB drama with Jordan Love's contract hold-in. Matt (aka Mark) Hamilton also explains the roots of his suspicion towards the "gotcha" media types

Jesse Nelson and the Voice of the Badgers Volleyball team react to Hunter Wohler and Chez Mellusi and where their priorities are after Squatfest!

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell joins Wilde and Tausch live at SquatFest 2024 to share his outlook for the upcoming Wisconsin Football season.

UW Strength Coach Brady Collins joins Wilde and Tausch live at Badgers SquatFest 2024.

Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi joins Wilde and Tausch live from Camp Randall Stadium at Badgers SquatFest 2024.

Badgers volleyball star Devyn Robinson joins Jesse Nelson on the Great Dane Huddle as she prepares for another run at a championship!