Best Izzo the Great Podcasts (2024)

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Chucky Hepburn in the portal, where Greg Gard and the Badgers go from here 34:23

5M ago34:23

34:23

Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse talk about the decision, what it means for Wisconsin now and how the Badgers go about potentially replacing their starting point guard in the portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal, looking back at the loss to JMU, looking ahead to next season 1:10:14

6M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse discuss that news, while also diving into what went wrong against JMU, the uncertainty around AJ Storr, the transfer portal, what success should look like under Greg Gard and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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Wisconsin gets its NCAA Tourney assignment, looking back at a great week in Minneapolis 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

The Badgers know their opening round opponent in the NCAAs. Zach and Jesse talk about the game against James Madison, but also look back at a great performance by the team in Minneapolis and what it means for them in the Big Dance. They close by answering some of your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Was Wisconsin's regular season a success, looking ahead to the B1G Tourney 38:27

7M ago38:27

38:27

Wisconsin closed out its conference schedule with a loss at Purdue to finish 19-12. Zach and Jesse discuss whether the regular season was a success, takeaways from the Rutgers and Purdue game, the Badgers chances at the Big Ten Tournament and the guys answer some Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Josh Gasser joins the show, NCAA tourney seeding, Howard Moore returns to the Kohl Center 56:30

7M ago56:30

56:30

Former Badgers great Josh Gasser joins the show to talk about his career at Wisconsin, the two runs to the Final Four, his take on this year's team and Greg Gard's job status. Zach and Jesse also talk about where Wisconsin sits in NCAA tourney projections, the importance of a win over Rutgers and Howard Moore's emotional return to the Kohl Center. …

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A bad month of February, expectations for March, Bo Ryan (HOF?) 37:47

7M ago37:47

37:47

Wisconsin closed the month of February with a loss at Indiana. Zach and Jesse talk about whether it was the worst month for the team, the fire alarm that led to a 25-minute delay in Bloomington, whether the Badgers are in for a short March, Greg Gard's performance and discussion on Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame candidacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Jordan Taylor joins the show, Badgers beat Maryland 38:08

7M ago38:08

38:08

Wisconsin won for just a second time in its last seven games. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Maryland, some lingering concerns and a change in the rotation. Then the guys are joined by former Badgers All-American Jordan Taylor to talk about his time at Wisconsin, in the professional ranks, a fun recruiting story and what he sees from this y…

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Hitting the panic button, turnover woes, possible fixes before March 29:13

8M ago29:13

29:13

Wisconsin has lost four straight game for the first time in six years. Zach and Jesse discuss whether it's time to hit the panic button, the Badgers struggles with turnovers and whether there are any potential fixes to get Wisconsin back to playing the way it was prior to the last two weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tough week for the Badgers, no need to push the panic button yet, Chucky Hepburn's offense 34:08

8M ago34:08

34:08

It was an 0-2 week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the two losses, reasons for concern, whether it's too early to push the panic button, Chucky Hepburn's offense and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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The defense shows up, players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo on Chucky Hepburn 42:05

8M ago42:05

42:05

Wisconsin kept its winning ways going last week and is now up to No. 6 in the AP poll. Grant Bilse joins Jesse to talk about the defense bouncing back against the Spartans, certain players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo comparing Chucky Hepburn to Mateen Cleaves and a fun story Jesse is writing on the Badgers strength coach. See omnystudio.co…

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Max Klesmit joins the show, Badgers offense still rolling, defense a concern? 42:30

8M ago42:30

42:30

Max Klesmit -- one of the hottest shooters in the country -- joins the show (23:42) to talk about his recent tear, what's working so well offensively for the team, the elbow he took to the face vs Indiana, where things have to be cleaned up defensively and more. Zach and Jesse also discuss what Klesmit has done the last couple weeks, the importance…

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Sharif Chambliss joins the show, Max Klesmit goes off, Best team of the Gard era? 43:50

9M ago43:50

43:50

The Badgers are 5-0 in Big Ten play for the first time in 16 years. Zach and Jesse are joined by assistant Sharif Chambliss to discuss the great start and what's different from last year. The guys also discuss Max Klesmit's big week and debate whether this is Greg Gard's best team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What is powering Wisconsin's offense, the return of Connor Essegian, NCAA tourney seed 37:38

9M ago37:38

37:38

Wisconsin's offense underwent a transformation in the offseason. Zach and Jesse discuss what has changed, why it's working and why it's sustainable. They also chat about Connor Essegian's return to productivity and where the Badgers stand two months out from Selection Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wisconsin-Iowa recap, Jim Polzin joins the show 52:22

9M ago52:22

52:22

Zach and Jesse discuss Wisconsin's win over Iowa, including the excitement that AJ Storr brings, two clutch plays from Chucky Hepburn and the Badgers offensive prowess despite not hitting 3-pointers. Then BadgerExtra's Jim Polzin joins the show to talk about what he's seen from Wisconsin, where the Badgers stand in the Big Ten and whether they coul…

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Badgers get Tyler Van Dyke, Wisconsin-Arizona, alternate uniforms 37:54

10M ago37:54

37:54

Yes, a pod about Wisconsin basketball starts with discussion on new quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. Then the guys get into some takeaways from a tough outing at Arizona. They also touch on the alternate uniforms the Badgers will wear, and answer questions on John Blackwell being a potential starter, Steven Crowl not shooting open 3-pointers and Carter …

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The Badgers are rolling, what's changed from last year, your Twitter/Threads questions 39:09

10M ago39:09

39:09

How bout those Badgers?!? Wisconsin opens its three-game gauntlet with two wins. Zach and Jesse look back at the victories over Marquette and Michigan State, discuss what's different about the team from last year in tight games, the impressive offensive rebounding and look ahead to No. 1 Arizona. They also get to questions on Connor Essegian, what …

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John Blackwell joins the show, early season thoughts, tough schedule ahead 51:47

10M ago51:47

51:47

The Swing is BACK! Zach and Jesse return for the first show of the fall by talking with freshman guard John Blackwell about his upbringing, the transition to college, his impact on this year's team and more. They also give their early season thoughts on where the team is, the tough schedule they face in the next week and they get to your Twitter qu…

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How does MSU football move forward? Henning, Paul discuss 36:03

12M ago36:03

36:03

Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss the official firing of MSU football coach Mel Tucker and what to expect in the coming weeks and months on and off the field.By The Detroit News

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Tons of questions for MSU football; What's the ceiling? 47:21

1y ago47:21

47:21

Tony Paul and Matt Charboneau preview Michigan State football's season opener against Central Michigan on Friday at Spartan Stadium at 7 p.m.By The Detroit News

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The Swing: Daniel Freitag commits to the Badgers 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

35:08

The Swing is back to talk about the commitment of 4-star guard Daniel Freitag and what it means for coach Greg Gard and the Badgers. They also dive into the recruitment of other 2024 players, along with a look ahead at what is in store for the 2023-2024 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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After a game for the ages, where does MSU go from here? 35:34

1+ y ago35:34

35:34

Tony Paul and Matt Charboneau wrap up Michigan State's 98-93 overtime loss against Kansas State in the Sweet 16 game at Madison Square Garden in New York and they look ahead to next year's team.By The Detroit News

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Is something special brewing for MSU? Wojo joins discussion 32:41

1+ y ago32:41

32:41

Wojo joins Tony Paul and Matt Charboneau to preview the Michigan State-Kansas State game on Thursday in the Sweet 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York.By The Detroit News

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This run means just a little bit for MSU's Izzo 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

Tony Paul and Matt Charboneau recap Michigan State's 69-60 victory over Marquette and preview Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against Kansas State at Madison Square Garden in New York.By The Detroit News

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The Swing: March 19, 2023 42:18

1+ y ago42:18

42:18

The Badgers are still playing in March. They beat Bradley and Liberty to advance in the NIT. Zach and Jesse talk about the big efforts from Steven Crowl and Chucky Hepburn, the great play late from Max Klesmit on Sunday, whether making a run in the NIT is better than losing early in the NCAAs and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.c…

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So far, so good for Izzo’s Spartans; Marquette preview 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

Tony Paul and Matt Charboneau are back for a special March Madness edition of the Green Room podcast following MSU's 72-62 win over USC in the NCAA tourney opener in Columbus, Ohio.By The Detroit News

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The Swing: March 13, 2023 56:04

1+ y ago56:04

56:04

The Badgers are in the NIT. Zach and Jesse talk about the letdown at the Big Ten Tournament, the importance of the NIT for the program, Greg Gard's future and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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The Swing: March 6, 2023 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

45:00

Wisconsin came back to beat Minnesota in a must-win game. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over the Gophers, a little bit on what went wrong against Michigan and Purdue, the matchups at the Big Ten Tournament and the Badgers NCAA Tournament odds. They close by answering your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: Feb. 23, 2023 51:35

1+ y ago51:35

51:35

Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Iowa, the rest of the regular season, Wisconsin's tournament chances and they answer your Twitter questions. They are joined by guard Connor Essegian to discuss his freshman season, his development as a shooter and where the team sits with three games left. OpenLocker CEO Brian Klatsky also jumps on to talk ab…

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The Swing: Feb. 16, 2023 44:25

1+ y ago44:25

44:25

The Badgers held on for a much-needed win over Michigan. Zach and Jesse talk about the antics of Hunter Dickinson, another outburst from Juwan Howard, Wisconsin not scoring in the final 10:45, the big night from Connor Essegian and the contributions from Kamari McGee and Carter Gilmore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: Feb. 9, 2023 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

Welcome back, Tyler Wahl. The Badgers get a massive win on the road at Penn State behind a big effort from Wahl and so many others. Zach and Jesse talk about the performance from the senior forward, the continued strong play from Connor Essegian, Chucky Hepburn's 3-point shooting and the Badgers NCAA tournament chances. They finish by answering you…

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The Swing: Feb. 3, 2023 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

37:10

Wisconsin hung on to beat Ohio State on Thursday night. Zach and Jesse talk about the great first half, the strong offensive effort from Connor Essegian and Steven Crowl, the ugly final 7:18, Tyler Wahl's struggles and they get into your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: Jan. 26, 2023 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

It was not a great week for the Badgers as they fall at Northwestern and Maryland. Zach and Jesse talk about what's holding Wisconsin back, discuss the impact of not having Max Klesmit, give their take on some fans wanting a football-like change to the basketball program and they close by answering your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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The Swing: Jan. 19, 2023 49:52

1+ y ago49:52

49:52

Wisconsin got back on track with a win over Penn State. Zach and Jesse talk about the return of Tyler Wahl, Connor Essegian getting his first start, the continued strong play of Steven Crowl, the crowd at the Kohl Center and an NCAA Tournament update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: Jan. 12, 2023 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

A tough week for Wisconsin with a couple of losses without Tyler Wahl in the lineup. Zach and Jesse talk about the impact of not having the senior, some of the positive that could come later on from Wahl's absence and the play of Steven Crowl. Evan Flood from 247Sports joins the show to talk the recruitment of Kon Knueppel, Daniel Freitag, Nick Jan…

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The Swing: Jan. 4, 2023 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

44:29

The Badgers kept their winning ways going with a 63-60 win over Minnesota. Zach and Jesse talk about Tyler Wahl's injury, Chucky Hepburn's hot shooting and where he ranks among Wisconsin point guards, another strong night from Steven Crowl and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: Dec. 19, 2022 50:32

2y ago50:32

50:32

The Badgers brushed off a rough first half to win going away against Lehigh. Zach and Jesse talk about Connor Essegian's big contribution in the game and this season, the passing ability of Steven Crowl, whether Tyler Wahl might return for another year and the Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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The Swing: Dec. 12, 2022 46:56

2y ago46:56

46:56

Wisconsin opened the Big Ten season with a pair of impressive wins. Zach and Jesse talk about the fight the team has shown, whether winning games like the Badgers have is sustainable, if expectations have changed after a hot start and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: Dec. 5, 2022 34:48

2y ago34:48

34:48

The Badgers are off to a nice start to the season. Zach and Jesse get together to talk about Chucky Hepburn's hot shooting, the importance of Steven Crowl, the excitement around Connor Essegian and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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The Swing: Oct. 27, 2022 47:25

2y ago47:25

47:25

The Swing is back! Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard to preview the season. Among the topics are replacing Johnny Davis and Brad Davison, the emergence of Tyler Wahl and Chucky Hepburn as leaders, the additions of Max Klesmit and Kamari McGee from the transfer portal, the excitement around freshman Connor Essegian and more. The…

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Angelique joins Matt, Tony to break down under-the-lights UM-MSU 32:54

2y ago32:54

32:54

Angelique Chengelis joins the Green Room podcast to discuss Saturday night's Michigan-Michigan State battle at the Big House.By The Detroit News

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One-third of the way in, MSU's season already on the brink 31:29

2y ago31:29

31:29

It's week 5 of the Green Room podcast and Michigan State (2-2) looks to break a two-game losing streak with a road game against Maryland (3-1) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.By The Detroit News

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We finally know a bit about MSU, and it’s not great 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

It's Week 4 of the Green Room podcast and Michigan State (2-1) looks to bounce back against Minnesota (3-0) in the Big Ten opener at Spartan Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.By The Detroit News

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MSU heads to Left Coast, and we're about to find out a whole lot 28:49

2y ago28:49

28:49

It's Week 3 of the Green Room podcast and Michigan State's undefeated football team (2-0) is about to find out how they stack up against better competition with a road game against Washington (2-0) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.By The Detroit News

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Matt, Tony wait patiently for schedule to toughen … and for college hoops! 34:02

2y ago34:02

34:02

Detroit News writers Matt Charboneau and Tony Paul look back at the Michigan State Spartans' easy ride over the Western Michigan Broncos and look ahead to the Akron Zips -- and beyond, to beefier competition. And to hoops season.By The Detroit News

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Matt, Tony break down MSU's season, WMU opener 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

The Green Room podcast returns just in time for Michigan State's football opener against Western Michigan on Friday night at Spartan Stadium at 7 p.m. The Spartans are coming off an 11-2 season in 2021 and Matt Charboneau and Tony Paul have plenty of opinions about how the 2022 season will unfold. Matt predicts a 10-2 record with a road loss agains…

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The Swing: May 20, 2022 28:36

2+ y ago28:36

28:36

It's time to talk Badgers recruiting. Evan Flood from 247Sports joins to talk Gus Yalden, other potential 2023 commits, where Wisconsin stands with a couple in-state kids in the 2024 class and how NIL is impacting UW's recruiting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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The Swing: March 21, 2022 58:27

2+ y ago58:27

58:27

Wisconsin's season came to an end on Saturday. The guys recap what went wrong against Iowa State, reflect on what was a successful season and look ahead to what the future holds for the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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The Swing: March 14, 2022 49:55

2+ y ago49:55

49:55

It's NCAA Tournament time! The guys talk about Wisconsin's matchup with Colgate, discuss Johnny Davis' struggling against Michigan State, preview the Midwest Region, pick some tournament upsets and give you their Final Fours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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The Swing: March 7, 2022 37:39

2+ y ago37:39

37:39

A tough afternoon against Nebraska forces the Badgers to settle for a co-Big Ten title. The guys talk about the loss, discuss the impact Johnny Davis' injury, preview the Big Ten Tournament and debate whether the Nebraska game could change Wisconsin's seeding in the NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Swing: March 2, 2022 34:55

2+ y ago34:55

34:55

Wisconsin claimed at least a share of the Big Ten title. The guys talk about the win over Purdue, the performance from Chucky Hepburn, what it means for the NCAA Tournament, where this title ranks among the more improbable in Badgers history and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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