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United States
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Hosted by former fullback and captain Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins, Bleav in Badgers covers everything Wisconsin Badgers. From all-time Badgers greats like Jonathan Taylor and Joe Thomas to head coach Luke Fickell to recent stars like Nick Herbig and Chez Mellusi to media legends like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Bernie and Perko get the inside scoop and untold stories from everyone around the Badgers.
Language:
English
Episodes
Vinny Anthony: The Power of Perseverance
4/4/2025
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony joins Bernie and Perko to discuss how he went from a lightly recruited player in Kentucky to the team's WR1, why he has stuck with UW through all of the coaching and staff changes, what his goals are for his senior season, and much more!
Follow Vinny on Twitter/X @VinnyAnthony1 and on Instagram @vinny_a1
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Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:35:21
2025 Storyline Draft
3/28/2025
Bernie and Perko draft their top players, coaches, and storylines they're excited for in the 2025 season and much more.
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Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:36:44
Ricardo Hallman: Keeping the Faith
3/21/2025
Wisconsin Badgers All-American cornerback Ricardo Hallman joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from growing up in South Florida youth football, talk about his growth as a player and person in Madison, break down how the team has changed this offseason, discuss how his faith drives him, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:34:42
Nick Davis: Returning the Favor
3/18/2025
Former Badgers wide receiver and All-American returner Nick Davis joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path from walk-on to star returner as a freshman, playing with legends like Ron Dayne and Lee Evans, making it to the NFL, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:42:17
Austin Brown: Adapt or Die
3/13/2025
Wisconsin Badgers senior defensive back Austin Brown joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the growth of the team during the offseason, how he's adapted to playing multiple positions, the goals for the team this fall, why he's passionate about cancer research, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:33:22
Jake Renfro: At the Center of Everything
3/4/2025
Badgers starting center Jake Renfro joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Jeff Grimes is helping the team get back to Badger football, why he believes in Luke Fickell, the growth of the offensive line, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:30:51
Brian Calhoun - Back in the Saddle
2/24/2025
Badgers All-American Brian Calhoun returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about his return to coaching, his thoughts on new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, handling recruiting and NIL deals, and more.
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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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:34:01
Brady Collins: For the Boys
2/14/2025
Badgers Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the show to have a candid conversation about not living up to expectations in 2024, what has changed this offseason, how Brent Grimes' system meshes with who Wisconsin wants to be as a team, what is going to be different in 2025, and much, much more.
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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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:59:02
Group Therapy with Clint Cosgrove
2/7/2025
There's not a lot of great news coming out of Badgerland these days, so Bernie and Perko sat down with Clint Cosgrove to talk it all out. How much does the loss of Max Steinecker hurt? Can Jeff Grimes' offense be successful? Will we ever see a true team culture in the portal era?
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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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:49:35
Krissy Birdsall: Reporting from the Arena
1/23/2025
ESPN Madison, WSUM, Big Ten+, and Peacock reporter and producer Krissy Birdsall joins Bernie and Perko to break down the surprising success of the Men's Basketball team, the latest on the turmoil surrounding the football program, her career covering Badger sports, and more.
Follow Krissy on Twitter @KrissyBirdsall and on Instagram @krissywiththecall
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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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:52:18
Family Business with Ben Johnson
1/20/2025
Former Badgers and Lions offensive lineman Ben Johnson stops by to join Bernie and Perko to chat about his unique path to Madison, playing on the same offensive line as his cousin Al, learning from some of the best players to ever play the position, and much more.
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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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:48:25
Tales from the Press Box with Kyle Golik
1/17/2025
College football writer and Senior Columnist at mikefarrellsports.com Kyle Golik joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his year on the road from the Combine to Big Ten Media Days, Madison, Morgantown, the Fiesta Bowl, and the Rose Bowl before previewing the CFP National Championship game.
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Check out Kyle's work at https://mikefarrellsports.com/tag/kyle-golik
Follow Kyle on twitter @kylegolikfb https://x.com/kylegolikfb
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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:49:24
Offseason Changes and an NIL Draft with Jake Kocorowski
1/14/2025
Badger Extra reporter Jake Kocorowski joins Bernie and Perko to recap all of the changes that have happened at Wisconsin this offseason before the three guys do a draft to determine the most valuable Badgers of the past 30 years. Let us know who drafted the most valuable team in the comments!
Make sure to follow Jake on Twitter (@jakekoco) and on Instagram (@jake_koco)
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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:39:26
Portal Culture with David Pfaff
12/19/2024
Former Badgers DL David Pfaff returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about the problems with building a program culture in the transfer portal era, how Wisconsin's defense will have to adjust losing 7 starters, the NIL Class Action suit for former players, and more.
You can learn more about the class action lawsuit here.
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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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:32:34
Walking the Badger Beat with Jeff Potrykus
12/16/2024
Legendary columnist and beat reporter Jeff Potrykus joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from his 30+ year covering the Wisconsin Badgers, talk about the state of the team under Luke Fickell, what changes he wants to see for both Wisconsin and college football in general, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:49:19
Merry Portalmas
12/11/2024
Bernie and Perko talk about the hiring of Jeff Grimes to be the new Wisconsin offensive coordinator, who the Badgers will hire at quarterbacks coach, the exodus of players to the transfer portal, who Wisconsin is targeting via the portal, and how coach Fickell can build a culture through recruiting while also trying to get players from the portal.
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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:38:33
Where Does Wisconsin Go Now? With Sojourn Shelton
12/6/2024
Badgers DB and co-host of the Money Down Podcast Sojourn Shelton returns to talk with Bernie and Perko about the latest news from the transfer portal, how Wisconsin can get back to playing Badger football, problems on both sides of the ball, the transfer portal, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:52:01
Monday Morning Fullback - Stuck in a Gopher Hole
12/2/2024
A somber Bernie and Perko go through everything that went wrong against Minnesota that left the Badgers without the Axe, a winning record, a bowl game, and a lot of questions to be answered. Who will be the next offensive coordinator? What needs to change schematically on the defensive side of the ball? Who can play quarterback? Is Coach Fickell on the hot seat?
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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:32:09
Monday Morning Fullback - Travis Beckum on the Loss in Lincoln
11/25/2024
Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wisconsin's 44-25 loss to Nebraska over the weekend before being joined by former Badgers All-American tight end and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum to talk about the game, the state of the Badgers, and the future of the program.
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Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:01:00:15
David Edwards
11/22/2024
Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl champion David Edwards returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about what the Badgers need to do on offense to win at Nebraska, the changing priorities offensive lineman face, walk us through Josh Allen's incredible game-winning touchdown run against the Chiefs, 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 weekly show with BadgerBlitz publisher Jon McNamara on YouTube.
While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring.
Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC
Duración:00:47:04
