Former Badgers fullback Russ Kuhns joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Madison, how his brother Chad saved his life, how he kept his eyes on the prize when life got tough, and much much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInB…

Former Badgers quarterbacks coach Jeff Horton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his favorite memories of coaching some of the best QBs to ever come through Madison, his working relationship with Barry Alvarez and Brian White, how he recruited quarterbacks to play in a run-first system and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever yo…

Former Badgers DB Eddie Fletcher joins Bernie and Perko to discuss playing for both Don Morton and Barry Alvarez, how he ended up making it to Madison after growing up in Dallas, sharing a defensive backfield with Troy Vincent, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audienc…

Former Badger fullback Chad Kuhns joins Bernie and Perko to talk about blocking for Ron Dayne, sharing a backfield with his brother, the Wisconsin fullback tradition, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @Bleav…

Matt LePay, the announcer for Wisconsin Football and Men's Basketball, joins Bernie and Perko to share his favorite stories from more than 30 years of covering Badger athletics, debates how fans should view athletes in 2024, talks about his relationship with coach Fickell, and much more. Learn more about Matt's work with the UW-Madison Initiative t…

Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about this year's Squatfest, who's impressed him in their offseason training, how he and Coach Fickell have tweaked their approach to S&C for year two, and so much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It help…

Former Badgers OC and RB coach and current Bowling Green RB coach Brian White joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his 40 years in coaching, how he recruited and coached some of the most successful backs in the history of college football, his favorite stories from the locker room and so much more. Plus, former Badgers All-American Anthony Davis dr…

Will Tyler Van Dyke be a top 5 quarterback in the Big 10? Who steps up next to Will Pauling at wide receiver? Will the defensive line take a step forward in year two? Bernie and Perko answer ten of the biggest questions for the Badgers heading into the 2024 season.By Bleav

Bernie and Perko answer questions from listeners about Tyler Van Dyke, new faces on the team, their favorite Matts, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekl…

Clare Vogel of ESPN Madison and Wando's joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how NIL has changed things on campus, the culture of Badger athletics, the relationship between athletes and fans, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBad…

Wisconsin State Journal, Badger Extra, and madison.com reporter Jake Kocorowski is back on the podcast to discuss everything he saw in person at the Badgers' spring practices. The guys talk about why the linebacker depth is going to be key this season, how Tyler Van Dyke is adapting to Phil Longo's offense, what holes are left on the roster, and mu…

Badgers running back Chez Mellusi joins Bernie and Perko to discuss rehabbing his leg after his season-ending injury, what his goals are for 2024, how he's grown into a leader for the team, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadge…

Friend of the show Clint Cosgrove returns to break down the tape on some of the Badgers' highest priority remaining prospects in the 2025 class, including LB Mason Posa, CB Tre Poteat, DB Zay Gentry, and RB Jace Clarizio. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twit…

Former Wisconsin Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning John Dettmann joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Executive Director of the YMCA in South Florida to Wisconsin strength coach under Barry Alvarez, his favorite memories from the weight room, how they built the strongest teams in program history, and much more. P…

Badgers OLB Darryl Peterson stops by to join Bernie and Perko to talk about all of the new faces in the OLB room, the biggest differences from year one to year two under Coach Fickell, who reps Ohio the hardest in the locker room, what he's looking forward to for this fall, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listenin…

Badgers wide receiver coach Kenny Guiton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his new position in Madison, his early thoughts on the position group he has inherited, the culture he's establishing in the meeting room, and much more.By Bleav

W Club Executive Director and former Badgers soccer player and coach Nick Pasquarello joins Bernie and Perko to talk about why Badger athletics are so meaningful to him, the work that the W Club is doing for former Badger student-athletes, his favorite moments with Bernie and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening!…

Former Badgers and Chiefs tight end Bob Docherty joins Bernie and Perko to share some legendary stories about being roommates with Bernie at the Seminary, the shenanigans they got up to as young players in Madison, training future Badger Michael Roeske, and much more! Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show …

Two-time Rose Bowl winner, All-American, NFL veteran, and Badger Football Director of Scouting Casey Rabach sits down with Bernie and Perko to talk about the ins and outs of recruiting in 2024, how different things have gotten since he was being recruited, how the culture of the Badgers shaped him, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review …

Badgers All-American and NFL All-Pro tailback Jonathan Taylor joins the show for an in-depth interview to talk about why he chose Wisconsin instead of Harvard, his love of astronomy, how he keeps his body in peak condition, his thoughts on the state of running backs in the NFL and much, much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are…

Former Badgers, Falcons, and Jaguars fullback Bradie Ewing hops on with Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Wisconsin, how he grew to love the role of being a fullback, sharing a backfield with some of the best backs to ever put on a Wisconsin uniform, and much more! Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps…

Badgers offensive line coach AJ Blazek joins Bernie and Perko for a wide-ranging conversation about his life in coaching, why he wanted to come to Wisconsin, what he preaches in the meeting room, and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening! It helps the show grow and reach new audiences. Follow us on Twitter @BleavI…

Former Badgers quarterback Tyler Donovan joins Bernie and Perko to break down his career, how he stayed motivated while waiting his turn, why he values the relationships he built in the locker room, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrov…

Former Badger OL, Marine Corps sniper, ESPY Award-winner, Founder of Team Rubicon, and CEO of Groundswell joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey, how he battled through shoulder injuries to become an elite snider, why he felt the need to start Team Rubicon, how he is changing corporate philanthropy at Groundswell, and much, much mo…

Bernie and Perko discuss losing defensive line coach Greg Scruggs to Michigan, the social media coming out of the program, what they're looking forward to this spring, and more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube.…

Badgers head strength coach Brady Collins returns to the show to talk about everything that he and the team experienced in their first year in Madison, what they are focusing on this offseason, how he and the team have grown through adversity, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check …

Former Badgers strength and conditioning coach Brian Bott returns to the podcast to talk about the developments in the world of strength training, how he trains athletes of all different backgrounds and levels, the key to making a great protein shake, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure t…

Clint Cosgrove returns for the final installation of our five-part scouting series, breaking down every high school and transfer addition for the Badgers in 2024. We finish up with all five new linebackers joining the team: Leon Lowery (Syracuse), John Pius (William and Mary), Sebastian Cheeks (UNC), Jaheim Thomas (Arkansas), and Tackett Curtis (US…

Clint is back for part four of our five-part scouting series, this time to look at some of the Badgers' haul from the transfer portal. We break down the film on QB Tyler Van Dyke, RB Tawee Walker, WR Tyrell Henry, TE Jackson McGohan, DT Elijah Hills, CB RJ Delancy II, and LS Cayson Pfeiffer. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @Bleav…

Clint Cosgrove returns for part three of our five-part series breaking down the tape on all of the Badgers 2024 high school and transfer commits. On this episode, we've got the back seven of the defense - linebackers and defensive backs. Tune in as we dive deep on LBs Thomas Heiberger, Anelu Lafaele, and Landon Gauthier, CBs Omillio Agard, Xavier L…

Clint Cosgrove returns for part two of our five-part series breaking down the tape on all of the Badgers 2024 high school and transfer commits. On this episode, we've got the big boys - offensive and defensive linemen. Tune in as we dive deep on OT Kevin Heywood, OT Derek Jensen, OL Colin Cubberly, OG Emerson Mandell, C Ryan Cory, DT Dillan Johnson…

Clint Cosgrove returns for part one of a five-part series where we'll break down the tape on all of the Badgers 2024 high school and transfer commits. Up first are the offensive skill position players, including QB Mabrey Mettauer, WR Kyan Berry-Johnson, TEs Grant Stec and Rob Booker, and RBs Darrion Dupree, Dilin Jones, and Gideon Ituka. Follow us…

Two-time Super Bowl champion and former Badgers safety Chris Maragos joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Racine to Western Michigan to Wisconsin to the NFL. He talks about how his mindset helped him turn from a walk-on to a starter, how Luke Swann was partially responsible for his transfer, what he learned about teamwork fr…

Despite the loss to LSU, Bernie and Perko are optimistic about the direction of the team. They talk about why the offense was so successful, how the addition of Jake Renfro was impactful, promising young players like Trech Kekahuna, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Matt's …

We HIGHLY recommend you watch this episode on our YouTube channel so you can see Bernie's clips that we analyze. Subscribe to our channel while you're there! Recruiting analyst and former Badger WR Clint Cosgrove breaks down the Badgers recruiting class on early signing day, the latest from the transfer portal, and the evolution of the program unde…

Former Wisconsin women's volleyball player and track star Alexis Steinbach joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the team's run back to the Final Four, how the program has become arguably the most popular sport on campus, what makes playing in the UW Field House special, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadge…

Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Stadium Seating, sits down with Bernie and Perko to talk about the renovations to the South Endzone in Camp Randall, what the company's goals were for revamping that space, the future of in-stadium entertainment, and more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out…

Bernie and Perko talk about the departures of Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell, and Myles Burkett, react to the recommitment of Leon Lowery from the portal after his incredible saga, and talk about the state of college football recruiting in the day and age of NIL. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make…

BadgerBlitz.com publisher Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to talk about their big takeaways from the year, the direction of the program under Luke Fickell, transfer portal needs that will need to be addressed, and more. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clin…

Bernie and Perko react to Wisconsin's big win over Minnesota to end the season on a high note. They talk about the evolution of the offense, Braelon Allen's huge performance in what is likely his last game in a Wisconsin uniform, and how Mike Tressel's defense has been as good as any in the second half of games down the stretch. Follow us on Twitte…

Former Badgers defensive lineman and co-host of the Camp Randall Platoon joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique upbringing, how he knew Wisconsin was the place for him, adjusting to college as an early enrollee, how his UW experience led to his current passion of podcasting with James White and Sojourn Shelton, and much more. Make sure to …

Bernie and Perko react to a huge win for the Badgers over Nebraska to get to six wins on the season and become bowl-eligible. The guys talk about both being in the stadium for an up-and-down game and how the Badgers can use this momentum heading into Axe week. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to chec…

Badgers All-American TE and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum returns to the show to talk about the disheartening performances over the past two weeks, leadership in the locker room, and what needs to happen in the final two weeks of the season. The guys react to Hunter Wohler's statement, talk about the biggest shortcomings, and the silver linings…

Bernie and Perko commiserate with each other after Wisconsin's disappointing performance against Northwestern. They try to diagnose what is wrong with the team and what can be done to fix it.By Bleav

Former Badgers James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring of the Camp Randall Platoon joins Bernie and Perko for a mega-episode to talk about Wisconsin's struggles on offense, what improvements need to be made down the stretch, and managing expectations before answering your questions. Make sure to check out Sojourn, James White, and Warren H…

Gary Stokan, CEO and President of the Peach Bowl, joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the CFP, the bowl game experience, his unique career path, the work they're doing in the Atlanta community, and much more. Learn more about Gary and the Peach Bowl on their website. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure…

Bernie and Perko lament Wisconsin's poor performance in Bloomington and try to find some light in the darkness after one of the most disheartening losses in recent memory. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube.…

Sojourn Shelton returns to talk about the evolution of the Badgers' defense, what makes Ricardo Hallman special, and answer. mailbag questions from listeners. Make sure to check out Sojourn, James White, and Warren Herring on Camp Randall Platoon on Beyond the Big Ten. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sur…

Bernie and Perko break down Wisconsin's 24-10 loss to Ohio State and talk about why some of the recurring issues are getting more concerning. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube.By Bleav

Former Badgers All-American running back Anthony Davis returns to talk about everything he's seen from Wisconsin on the field so far this season and preview a huge matchup against the Buckeyes under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium. Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Matt's weekly segmen…