The Pat Richter Show

After an inspired effort against Oregon that resulted in a 21-7 loss, Barry and the gang give their thoughts — Does Luke Fickell still have locker room? Should the Badgers continue to roll out Hunter Simmons at QB? And much more! Plus, the crew reacts to FS1’s Tim Brando calling out “Wisconsin podcasters” for criticizing Fickell’s recruiting strategy. Is the criticism fair, or is the Badgers’ staff being unfairly targeted? Barry gives his honest perspective on the state of Wisconsin football, recruiting in the Fickell era, and what needs to change moving forward. Alongside Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh, with Jesse Nelson keeping everyone in check, it's The Barry Alvarez Show LIVE from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Middleton!

Legendary former Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez discusses current Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh penning a letter of support for head coach Luke Fickell despite the program reaching historic lows. What does the man responsible for building this program up to respectability think? Former Badgers running back Terrell Fletcher also joins during the special two hour show. Alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson, it's the Barry Alvarez Show LIVE from the Hard Rock Casino Rockford!

Legendary former Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez discusses UW's atrocious performance in their 37-0 loss against Iowa after making this game a focal point of their offseason... Is Luke Fickell officially on borrowed time now? Alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson, it's the Barry Alvarez Show LIVE from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Legendary former Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez discusses Luke Fickell's controversial decisions to NOT use his timeouts at the end of the half and the end of the game, which had a lot of fans wondering, did Coach Fickell quit on his team? He also talks the fight Wisconsin put up against #20 Michigan in their 24-10 loss and look ahead to the Badgers Heartland Trophy matchup against Iowa this weekend. Alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson, it's the Barry Alvarez Show LIVE from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Legendary former Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez discusses the passionate, visceral reaction to his comments last week about Wisconsin fans being spoiled rotten after the booing against Maryland. Has Coach changed his tune? He also discusses the Badgers Big Noon matchup with #20 Michigan this weekend alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh and Jim Rutledge in for Jesse Nelson LIVE from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Legendary former Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez discusses his biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's embarrassing 27-10 loss to the Maryland Terrapins and ponders if this is rock bottom for the program he once built. How do the Badgers move forward? Is Fickell on borrowed time? Barry answers these questions and much more as he's joined by Rose Bowl champion's Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh alongside Jesse Nelson LIVE from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Legendary former Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez discusses the biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's 38-14 drubbing at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide and gives his State of the Union on UW football ahead of a must-win game against Maryland on Saturday. Alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler & Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson running the show, it's the Barry Alvarez Show live from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Middleton! The guys are also joined by UW Athletic Hall of Famer and Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay! He gives his thoughts on the Badgers and tells amazing stories from his time covering Barry, Tarek, and Derek, you won't want to miss this!

Barry Alvarez discusses the biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's 42-10 win over Middle Tennessee State before previewing the BIG non-conference matchup at Alabama this coming week! Alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler & Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson running the show, it's the Barry Alvarez Show live from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Middleton!

Barry Alvarez is LIVE at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler & Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson running the show! Today the guys give their biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's 17-0 win over Miami (OH), discuss the impact of starting QB Billy Edwards Jr. going down with an injury, share some Lee Corso stories, and much more! Barry also has a very interesting take on the Alabama game coming up next week...

The Godfather has returned to ESPN Madison! Barry Alvarez is live alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler & Tarek Saleh with Jesse Nelson running the show to preview the Badgers Week 1 matchup against Miami (OH). Today the fellas give their thoughts and expectations for Wisconsin's season opener on Thursday, speculate on the NCAA's ruling in Nyzier Fourqurean's case, and much more!

The Godfather has returned to ESPN Madison! Barry Alvarez will be live every Monday during the Wisconsin football season alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler & Tarek Saleh while Jesse Nelson runs the show! Today the fellas get back on the saddle and lend their thoughts on 2025 Badgers football, how many wins will Bucky have? Can Fickell right the ship? Who will step up? Find out what The Don thinks on this first episode of The Barry Alvarez Show!

The finale of The Pat Richter Show from the Everlight Solar Studio. Pat and Alex Strouf reflect on the 15+ year run of Richter with ESPN Madison and his memories from the University of Wisconsin. Mark Tauscher and Jason Wilde join. Former hosts of The Pat Richter Show, Jim Rutledge and Bill Johnson, join Pat and Alex.

The celebration of the legendary Pat Richter continues as Richter and Alex Strouf are joined by former Badgers Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler, and then Founder and CEO of Good Karma Brands Craig Karmazin.

Pat Richter and Alex Strouf discuss Tyler Wahl returning to Wisconsin, the evolution of NIL/Transfer Portal, Caitlin Clark, the Brewers young core, and reflect on Pat's tenure on ESPN Madison.

Pat and Jesse Nelson--in for Alex Strouf--review Wisconsin's loss in the NIT semifinals, spring practice continuing for the Badgers football team, the hiring of a new men's hockey coach, plus more from the Packers and Brewers.