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Butchie's Den
The world of Brian Butch. Daily short content and bi-weekly long form content from former Wisconsin Badger and Pro Basketball Player Brian Butch
Episodes
Butchie's DenJacob Harris on His Viral TD, Badger Belief & Secret Hobbies
Wisconsin Badgers TE Jacob Harris joins Butchie's Den to talk about the fun and grit of the Badger football season. Hear his hilarious take on his viral…
Butchie's DenCharlie Wills on Confronting Bo Ryan & Badger Basketball's Big Ten Title Season
Charlie Wills (1998-2002) joins Butchie to share the incredible, never-before-heard story of confronting Coach Bo Ryan during a critical team moment – a…
Butchie's DenBrewers 2-0 World Series Lead, Packers Ref Rage & Badgers Ranked!
It's a big Wisconsin sports breakdown on Butchie's Den! Chuck Freimund from Locked On Brewers joins to discuss the Brewers' dominant 2-0 World Series lead, the…
Butchie's DenButchie's Den LIVE - Friday, October 23rd - World Series Preview
Join former Wisconsin Badger Brian Butch for another edition of Butchie’s Den LIVE! Butchie breaks down the biggest stories across Wisconsin sports, shares his…
Butchie's DenJoe Krabbenhoft on Badger Basketball's Best Excuses & "Gotta Get Three"
Wisconsin Associate Head Coach Joe Krabbenhoft joins Butchie's Den for a fun, unfiltered look inside Badger basketball, from hilarious player excuses to the…
Butchie's DenBrevin Pritzl on Badger Pressure, Coach Gard's Haircut Rule & Overseas Pro Ball
Brevin Pritzl pulls back the curtain on his Badger career and wild pro journey! The former Wisconsin guard joins Butchie's Den for a fun, honest conversation…
Butchie's DenDoug Gottlieb Recaps Green Bay vs. Wisconsin Basketball
Green Bay Phoenix Head Coach Doug Gottlieb joins Butchie's Den for a fun and candid breakdown of his team's exhibition game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Hear…
Butchie's DenButchie & Czabe: Mondays in the Den - October 19th 2026
Join Butchie and Czabe for a fun-filled 'Mondays in the Den' covering all things Wisconsin sports! They break down the Packers' recent surge, debating if this…
Butchie's DenDoug Gottlieb: Green Bay Coach on Wisconsin, Marquette, & Mid-Major Survival
Butchie sits down with Green Bay Phoenix Head Coach Doug Gottlieb for an in-depth conversation about building a mid-major program, navigating tough scheduling…
Butchie's DenJohn Ellenson: The UNTOLD Stories of Badger Hoops' Rise
Former Wisconsin Badger John Ellenson joins Butchie’s Den to share exclusive stories from his time playing under Coach Yoder (1988-1991), including a powerful…
Butchie's Den"All The Way to State": High School Basketball's Enduring Impact on Wisconsin Communities
Join Butchie as he talks with author Nick Weisheipl about his new book, "All The Way to State." This episode goes beyond the game, exploring why high school…
Butchie's DenBadger Hoops to Business Success: Dave Mader on Lessons from Madison
Discover how former Wisconsin Badger big man Dave Mader (2000-04) leveraged lessons from coaches Bennett, Soderberg, and Ryan to build a successful career off…
Butchie's DenIsaac Riddle: Aussie Badger On Team Hype, Gard's Intensity & NIL Dreams
Get ready for an exclusive conversation with Wisconsin Badger #11 Isaac Riddle! This episode features his unique path from Australia to becoming a key part of…
Butchie's DenVictory Onuetu on Brad Davison, Confidence & His Badger Debut
New Badger Victory Onuetu sits down with Butchie to discuss his journey from Spain to Wisconsin basketball. Hear about his unique connection with coach Brad…
Butchie's DenInside Badger Basketball Practice: Sharif Chambliss on New Season Buzz
Wisconsin Badger fans, get ready for the new basketball season! Assistant Coach Sharif Chambliss joins Butchie’s Den to share exclusive insights into the…
Butchie's DenTarek Saleh: Barry Alvarez's 'Godfather' Role & the 1994 Rose Bowl
Wisconsin football legend Tarek Saleh joins Butchie's Den to dive into the iconic 1994 Rose Bowl team, sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories including…
Butchie's DenEian Elmer: From Transfer Portal to NBA Hopes with Wisconsin
Wisconsin transfer Eian Elmer sits down with Butchie to discuss his bold claim of being one of the best shooters in the country, his high goals for the Badgers…
Butchie's DenFarmer Tough: Mike Wilkinson's Wisconsin Basketball Stories
Wisconsin Hall of Famer Mike Wilkinson joins Butchie's Den for a conversation you won't want to miss. Hear the real story behind Bo Ryan's coaching tactics…
Butchie's DenMike Hastings: The REAL Meaning of Coaching Wisconsin Badger Hockey
Head Coach Mike Hastings joins Butchie to talk all things Wisconsin Badger Hockey! Tune in to hear his fun insights on bringing Badger alumni like Joe Pavelski…
Butchie's DenBronson Koenig on His Comeback, Wisconsin & One Last Chance
Bronson Koenig joins Butchie in The Den for a powerful conversation about basketball, Wisconsin, and what it means to chase one more shot. Koenig opens up…
Butchie's DenButchie's Green Bay Football Primer - Tuesday, September 8th
Butchie gets you ready for the Packers season with a full Green Bay-focused preview of the biggest storylines, key questions, players to watch, and what fans…
Butchie's DenJustin Ostrowski: Badger Family Stood By Me After Injury
Former Badger Justin Ostrowski opens up about his career-ending injuries and how the Wisconsin football program's unique family culture supported him through…
Butchie's DenBadger Defense & Balance: UW Assistant Lance Randall Breaks Down The Team
Wisconsin Assistant Coach Lance Randall pulls no punches on the current state of college basketball, NIL, and the transfer portal. Hear his honest take on why…
Butchie's DenButchie's Badger Football Primer - Tuesday, September 1st
Butchie’s Den LIVE presents the 2026 Wisconsin Badger Football Primer on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00 PM CT. This special edition of Butchie’s Den LIVE is…
Butchie's DenShawn Eichorst: Wisconsin AD's Vision for Unifying Badger Sports
Tune in as Wisconsin Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst lays out his powerful vision for the future of Badgers athletics. Butchie and Eichorst discuss the…
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Kyle Blackbourn: Parkside Coach on "The Wisconsin Way" & Facing the Badgers
Former Badger insider and now Parkside Head Coach Kyle Blackbourn joins Butchie to share his unique journey. From 8 years as Director of Recruiting and…
Butchie's DenClayton Hanson on Bo Ryan, Wisconsin Walk-On Journey & Elite Eight Run
Clayton Hanson joins Butchie to reveal a classic Bo Ryan story where Coach compared his wife to a "15-seed upsetting a 2-seed" in the NCAA Tournament – and how…
Butchie's DenAndy Kowske: Dick Bennett's Badger Legacy & Final Four Brotherhood
Former Wisconsin Badger Andy Kowske joins Butchie's Den to share how legendary coach Dick Bennett shaped him and the Wisconsin basketball program. Hear…
Butchie's DenAndy Kilbride: The '94 Badgers Who Ended Wisconsin's NCAA Drought
Andy Kilbride, a starting guard for the historic 1993-94 Wisconsin Badgers team, shares the real story of how they broke the program's 47-year NCAA Tournament…
Butchie's DenJP Gavinski on Bo Ryan's Wildest Quotes & Wisconsin Basketball Brotherhood
Former Wisconsin Badger JP Gavinski joins Butchie's Den to share hilarious and intense behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the Badgers. From Bo Ryan's…
Butchie's DenJoel Stave: Wisconsin QB Pressure, Badger Culture & Russell Wilson's Impact
Ever wonder what it's like to play quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers with Aaron Rodgers setting the bar on Sundays? Former Wisconsin QB Joel Stave tells…
Butchie's DenCharles Perkins Says Wisconsin Football Is BACK
Current Wisconsin Badger Football player Charles Perkins joins Butchie's Den for an inside look at the program. Hear Perkins' unique perspective on Coach…
Butchie's DenRose Bowl Champ Brooks Bollinger on Badger Football & Barry Alvarez's Wisconsin Legacy
Brooks Bollinger, legendary Wisconsin Badgers Rose Bowl champion QB, joins Butchie to dive deep into the iconic Barry Alvarez era. Hear untold stories about…
Butchie's DenCarter Gilmore: Inside the Badger Standard & Life After Madison
Former Wisconsin Badger Carter Gilmore joins Butchie's Den to discuss the shocking reality of professional basketball after college, contrasting the "Wisconsin…
Butchie's DenTravis Beckum: From LB Recruit to Elite Badger TE & Super Bowl Champ
Travis Beckum, former Badger standout and NFL Tight End, joins Butchie to share his incredible journey. Hear how Beckum's position switch redefined Wisconsin's…
Butchie's DenJosh Manchester on His Dream School, Wisconsin Basketball & Becoming a Badger
Josh Manchester joins Butchie in The Den to talk about choosing Wisconsin and beginning his Badger basketball journey. Josh shares what it meant to get the…
Butchie's DenJackson Ball on New Zealand, Wisconsin Basketball & Becoming a Badger
Jackson Ball joins Butchie in The Den to talk about his journey from New Zealand to Madison. Jackson shares how he first connected with Wisconsin, what stood…
Butchie's DenBrett Valentyn on the Badger Family & Life After Wisconsin Basketball
Former Wisconsin Badger Brett Valentyn joins Butchie in The Den to look back on his Wisconsin basketball journey, from walk-on memories and locker room stories…
Butchie's DenKevin Zeitler: How Wisconsin Football Built Kevin Zeitler Into a NFL Veteran
14-year (and not done yet) NFL veteran and Wisconsin legend Kevin Zeitler reveals the wild, unexpected turns in his recruiting journey, including a Michigan…
Butchie's DenWautoma to Madison to Green Bay: Jared Abbrederis’ Wisconsin Dream
Former Wisconsin Badger and NFL wide receiver Jared Abbrederis joins Butchie to settle the debate: Who threw a better ball – Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, or…
Butchie's DenDevin Harris: Bo Ryan's Tough Love, NBA Challenges & Being a Badger
Wisconsin Badger legend Devin Harris joins Butchie's Den for an unfiltered chat about his iconic career. From his days under Coach Bo Ryan to his journey in…
Butchie's DenTodd Fergot on the Shot Clock, State Expansion & Wisconsin High School Hoops
New WBCA Executive Director Todd Fergot joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about the future of Wisconsin high school basketball. Todd breaks down the…
Butchie's DenMike Kelley on Wisconsin’s Final Four Run & Badger Basketball Legacy
Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Kelley joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin basketball history, the foundation of the program, and the…
Butchie's DenMatt Erickson on Appleton West, the Brewers & Life in the Dugout
Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson joins Butchie in The Den from the dugout at American Family Field. Matt talks about his journey from Appleton…
Butchie's DenFreddie Owens on Bo Ryan, Badger Basketball & Life After the Game
Former Wisconsin Badger Freddie Owens joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his playing days, the foundation of the Bo Ryan era, back-to-back Big…
Butchie's DenGiannis Era OVER: What the Bucks Do Now
Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially gone, and the Milwaukee Bucks are entering a new era. Butchie reacts to Giannis being traded to Miami, what his time in…
Butchie's DenWisconsin’s Hayden Jones Visits The Den
Wisconsin’s Hayden Jones joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his journey, what brought him to Madison, life inside the Badger program, and what…
Butchie's DenJason Bohannon Visits The Den With Former Teammate Butchie
Former Wisconsin Badger Jason Bohannon joins Butchie in The Den for a Badger hoops reunion. Butchie and Jason look back on their time together at Wisconsin…
Butchie's DenAndy North Talks U.S. Open, Wisconsin Roots & Golf in The Den
Two-time U.S. Open champion Andy North joins Butchie in The Den during U.S. Open week for a conversation on golf, major championships, Wisconsin roots, Badger…
Butchie's DenMick Byrne Looks Back on His Wisconsin Coaching Career
Retiring Wisconsin Track & Field and Cross Country coach Mick Byrne joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on his time leading the Badgers, building…
Butchie's DenBradie Ewing Talks Wisconsin Football & Alumni Connections
Former Wisconsin Badger Bradie Ewing joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin football, his time in Madison, and the relationships that…
Butchie's DenWisconsin Legend Sam Dekker Visits The Den
Wisconsin legend Sam Dekker joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his Badger career, the Final Four run, playing in Madison, and the moments…
Butchie's DenAaron Nagler Joins The Den to Talk Packers
Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV joins Butchie in The Den for a Packers conversation pulled from Butchie’s Den LIVE. Aaron and Butchie talk through the latest on…
Butchie's DenKeaton Nankivil Visits The Den With Former Badger Teammate Butchie
Former Wisconsin Badger Keaton Nankivil joins Butchie in The Den for a Badger hoops reunion. Butchie and Keaton look back on their time together at Wisconsin…
Butchie's DenJesse Temple Celebrates One Year at Badger Connect
Jesse Temple is celebrating one year with Badger Connect, and he hops in The Den with Butchie for a conversation on Wisconsin sports, storytelling, Badger…
Butchie's DenZach Kinziger Visits The Den
Zach Kinziger joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on basketball, his journey, what drives him as a player, and what comes next as he continues building…
Butchie's DenMarcus Landry Visits The Den
Former Badger Marcus Landry joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin basketball, his time in Madison, the people and moments that shaped his…
Butchie's DenNick Boyd Talks Badgers, Madison & His Next Step
Nick Boyd joins Butchie in The Den after wrapping up his final season at Wisconsin. Nick looks back on his Badger journey, what Madison meant to him, how his…
Butchie's DenWisconsin Basketball GM Marc VandeWettering Joins The Den
Wisconsin Men’s Basketball General Manager Marc VandeWettering joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on what a GM does in today’s college basketball, how…
Butchie's DenBadger Big Man Will Garlock Visits The Den
Will Garlock joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on Wisconsin basketball, staying in Madison for his sophomore campaign, and continuing to grow inside…