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The Bucky Report
Welcome to The Bucky Report, your ultimate podcast destination for die-hard Wisconsin Badgers fans! Join your hosts, Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka, as they bring you passionate, authentic takes from a fan's perspective. Every week, Rajeev and Justin dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Wisconsin Badgers sports, delivering all the action, analysis, and opinions you crave. This podcast is built by fans, for fans!So, if you bleed cardinal and white, if Jump Around is your anthem, and if…
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The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes KNOW YOUR FOE Series - 2025 Game Preview
In this week's edition of the Know Your Foe series, we take a closer look at the Wisconsin Badgers matchup against the defending national champions Ohio State…
The Bucky ReportWho Will Lead the Wisconsin Badgers in 2025? Stat Sheet Predictions & Pre-Camp Storylines!!
Who will dominate the Wisconsin Badgers’ stat sheet in 2025? In this episode of The Bucky Report, we predict the leaders in EVERY major statistical…
The Bucky ReportFriday Free For All: Wisconsin Badgers Big Ten Media Days Wrap & Fan Takeover
It’s Friday Free For All! We’re wrapping up Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas with all the biggest Wisconsin storylines: Luke Fickell’s vision for 2025, Ricardo…
The Bucky ReportLuke Fickell Sets the Tone! Biggest Takeaways from B1G Media Days in Las Vegas! NICK OSEN JOINS!
We’re live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas! Rajeev is joined by Nick Osen to break down everything we heard from Head Coach Luke Fickell and the three…
The Bucky ReportThe Grimes Effect: Breaking Down Wisconsin Badgers New Offense & Setting 2025 Expectations
Jeff Grimes is officially running the show in Madison, and Wisconsin fans are eager to see how his proven offensive system will translate to the Big Ten. In…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan Wolverines - KNOW YOUR FOE Series Season Preview!
In this edition of our Know Your Foe series, we take a deep dive into one of the more polarizing programs in college football, the Michigan Wolverines! The…
The Bucky ReportFact or Fiction: The Truth About the 2025 Wisconsin Badgers! PLUS: Nick Osen Joins!!
On this episode of The Bucky Report, we’re joined by Nick Osen of 247 Sports to break down the commitment of 4-star ATH Amari Latimer, what it means for…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Preseason Superlatives!! Who is Most Likely to Break Out? Most Improved?
In this episode of The Bucky Report, we take a fun and fresh look at the upcoming Wisconsin football season by handing out preseason superlatives. Think of it…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide - KNOW YOUR FOE Series Week 3!
In this Week 3 edition of our Know Your Foe series, we take a deep dive into one of college football’s most dominant programs—the Alabama Crimson Tide. The…
The Bucky ReportDouble Trouble!! Latimer and Petit Power Up Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Class!! Miami Lawsuit
The Badgers are making headlines both on the field and in the courtroom. First up: four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit kicked off a massive week for…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Early 2027 Target Talk, state of the 2026 class, and Big Picture with Nick!
This week with Rajeev out on vacation just brings on special guest Nick Osen. We discuss some the early targets to keep an eye on for the 2027 class as things…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Middle Tennessee St - KNOW YOUR FOE Series, Week 2!
Week 2 of the “Know Your Foe” series takes a deep dive into Wisconsin’s Week 2 opponent — Middle Tennessee State! In this quick-hitting episode, we break down…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Sure Bets & Soft Spots Headed into 2025! NCAA Violations & 2026 Class Updates
This week, we’re breaking down Wisconsin’s roster with a simple question at every position: What do we feel great about… and what worries us most? From…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Football Know Your Foe Series! Week 1 - Miami (OH)
We’re kicking off our brand-new “Know Your Foe” series with a deep dive into Wisconsin’s Week 1 opponent — the Miami (OH) RedHawks. In this quick-hitting…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Official Visit Buzz, NCAA Payouts, and Some Hoops Talk!!
🏈 We kick things off with recruiting updates coming out of the second weekend of official visits — which prospects are trending up, who’s on commitment watch…
The Bucky ReportOfficial Visit Weekend Hub! Who's In? Who's Expected to Commit? FULL RECRUITING COVERAGE
The first official visit weekend is here! Rajeev and Justin are back to break down who committed, and who is expected to pop today. How will the new players…
The Bucky ReportOfficial Visit Preview!! Who Will Wisconsin Land This Weekend? SPECIAL GUEST: Nick Osen-247 Sports
The first weekend of official visits is upon us! Special Guest and good friend of the show Nick Osen joins to discuss all the attendees for the first weekend…
The Bucky ReportInside the 2026 Class: Who’s In, Who’s Next, and What It Means
The Bucky Report dives into the early buzz around the 2026 recruiting class! We break down the latest commitments, top targets, and how the class is beginning…
The Bucky ReportWhat If?? Alternate Realities for the 2025 Football Season!
This week on The Bucky Report, we dive headfirst into the hypothetical! It’s a full-on What If episode, where we explore bold scenarios, alternate outcomes…
The Bucky ReportBest Case & Worse Case Scenarios! We Begin Building the Floor & Ceiling. Who Else Does Gard Need?
Send us a text Today on The Bucky Report, we’re laying out the extremes. What’s the best-case scenario for Wisconsin Football in 2025? How about the worst?…
The Bucky Report2025 Football Season CONFIDENCE RANKINGS! Game by Game, Student Section, Coaching, & More!
Send us a text On this episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin are putting their confidence to the test! We're diving deep into the upcoming Wisconsin…
The Bucky ReportSpring Football Awards! NEW Incoming Transfers for Fickell & Gard!
Send us a text Spring football has come to an end. Rajeev and Justin are back with special Guest Nick Osen from 247 Sports to break down some of the happenings…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Spring Showcase News & Notes. Depth Issues at Key Positions After Big Losses!!
Send us a text APOLOGIES FOR THE PROCESSING DELAY FOR THE AUDIO PODCAST The Wisconsin Badgers football team led by head coach Luke Fickell put their talents on…
The Bucky ReportHOPKINS COMMITS! Wisconsin Badgers Spring Stock Report: What Positions Are Stronger and Weaker??
Send us a text Spring football is slowly approaching its end, and there are tons of storylines to unpack! Rajeev is back from his European vacation and ready…
The Bucky ReportThe Bucky Report - Commits, Spring Practice, and Portaling...
Send us a text On a very special episode of The Bucky Report with Rajeev in London Justin sits down with Badger 247's Nick Osen to discuss spring practice…
The Bucky ReportIs Luke Fickell's Staff Good Enough?! Basketball Transfer Portal MAJOR NEEDS!
Send us a text We wrap up some basketball season talk by discussing some major needs that Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team has. After the…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Exit NCAA Tournament; Tonje a LEGEND! Spring Football Storylines!
Send us a text In what can only be described as pure heartbreak, the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team and head coach Greg Gard are out of the NCAA tournament…
The Bucky ReportMarch Madness Special! Full Bracket Breakdown, Badgers Lose Title Game, SPRING FOOTBALL UPDATES!
Send us a text Its that time of year again, MARCH MADNESS!! Justin and Rajeev are back to talk through the whole bracket, the Badgers path to victory, and the…
The Bucky ReportWTF?! Wisconsin Badgers Unacceptable Against Penn St; B1G Tourney Preview; Football Recruiting!
Send us a text An epic disaster of a final regular season game for Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team. After celebrating this deep class of…
The Bucky ReportOffensive Spring FOOTBALL Depth Chart Predictions! Wisconsin Badgers fall in E. Lansing to Mich St
Send us a text Spring football is right around the corner, so its time to talk more about Wisconsin Badgers football led by Head Coach Luke Fickell! We begin…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Fall to Oregon! Who Needs to be a Star on the Football Team??
Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers led by head coach Greg Gard lost all hope in a bid for a Big Ten Championship when they fell to the Oregon Ducks on…
The Bucky ReportFriday Free For All Wisconsin Top QB Targets
Send us a text Join The Bucky Report's Justin as he discusses some recruiting including QB's in the 2026 cycle. Join and ask your questions about the 2026…
The Bucky ReportBadgers Notch SIGNATURE WIN OF THE SEASON at Purdue!! How likely are we to win the B1G?!
Send us a text In what will surely go down as one of the best wins of the season, Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Purdue Boilermakers on the…
The Bucky ReportJunior Day Review: 2026 Breakdown with Nick Osen-247 Sports! Carter Gilmore Has Career Night!!
Send us a text The 2026 class construction is officially underway after Junior Day in Madison. Special guest and good friend of the show Nick Osen stops by…
The Bucky ReportFickell Offensive Expectations! Junior Day Prospects. BBALL: Can Wisconsin Challenge For the B1G?
Send us a text What are the realistic expectations for the Badgers offense in 2025? Can this team average 30 ppg with new QB Billy Edwards Jr? We'll tell you…
The Bucky ReportXavier Lucas Updates! UW & B1G Break Silence. Basketball Keeps Rolling! Which Youth Will Fickell Play??
Send us a text The Xavier Lucas situation continues to evolve, and now both the University of Wisconsin and the Big Ten conference have made statements. We…
The Bucky ReportFickell Makes Staff Changes. BASKETBALL MID-SEASON REPORT CARD!!
Send us a text ***SPECIAL MONDAY SHOW - Moved to Monday due to NFL playoff watching! :) *** The Wisconsin Badgers basketball season is half over, and there are…
The Bucky ReportRecord Setting IOWA BEATDOWN for Wisconsin Basketball! Luke Fickell Adds a CB and a DL!
Send us a text Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Basketball team put on quite the show to start off 2025 with a bang! The Iowa Hawkeyes were torched by the Badgers…
The Bucky ReportWhat is Happening With Xavier Lucas?! CB Room Problem. Preview & Superlatives for B1G Bball season
Send us a text Badger fans across the country are scratching their heads about the Xavier Lucas situation. What is happening with this situation and how do…
The Bucky ReportBetter or Worse at Each Position? TRANSFER PORTAL REVIEW!
Send us a text The transfer portal continues its rapid movement. So many players in and out! Rajeev and Justin are back to talk about the Wisconsin Badgers…
The Bucky ReportTransfer Portal Updates! WRs IN and OUT Depth Chart Based on Current Roster
Send us a text The transfer portal is moving at a rapid pace! So many players leaving and entering the Wisconsin Badgers football program. What pieces has Luke…
The Bucky ReportBig Transfer Portal Wins for Wisconsin!! Badger Basketball Back to Winning Ways!
Send us a text The transfer portal is in full swing and the Badgers picked up three likely starters in Tanner Koziol, Parker Petersen, and Mason Reiger! How…
The Bucky ReportTough Stretch for Greg Gard; 2025 Football Schedule Released. BRUTAL OCTOBER
Send us a text Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Basketball team are in the midst of a very tough early early season stretch. Thus far, they sit at 0-3 with a trip…
The Bucky ReportJeff Grimes is Offensive Coordinator! RIGHT HIRE? Marquette Takes Down Bucky
Send us a text A packed show this week with so much to get into! Jeff Grimes is Luke Fickell's choice to lead the Badgers offense in 2025. After time at…
The Bucky ReportNational Signing Day Review! Class & Positional Grades! Who Will Be a Star?!
Send us a text National signing day has come and gone, and the Wisconsin Badgers led by head coach Luke Fickell has landed a top 25 class for 2025! Rajeev and…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers. THE AXE IS LOST. Epic Disaster Ends Season!
Send us a text One of the most painful seasons in modern Wisconsin Football history comes to a fitting end.... Rajeev and Justin are sad, angry, and need to…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Dominated by Nebraska; Gard's Team Undefeated! QB Carter Smith is a Badger!
Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers suffered arguably one of the most painful losses they've had in years, and are now sadly on the cusp of missing a bowl for…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS; Who will be new OC? BETTING LOCKS!
Send us a text In the first game of the post Phil Longo era, the Luke Fickell led Wisconsin Badgers are headed to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers!…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Suffer Heartbreak to Oregon Ducks; Badger Basketball UPSET ARIZONA!!
Send us a text A tale of two games this weekend. Bittersweet results leave Badger fans wishing for a bit more success! Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers host #1 Oregon Ducks Football & #9 Arizona Wildcats Basketball! PREDICTIONS!
Send us a text An absolutely massive week for the national brand that is the Wisconsin Badgers. Luke Fickell and his team will face off against top ranked…
The Bucky ReportBasketball Season Predictions!! What is the Ceiling? Tonje MVP?!?!
Send us a text *SPECIAL DAY/TIME* Due to some travel, our live show this week will be on Monday evening! We'll be back to Sunday next week! The Wisconsin…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Embarrassed at Iowa Hawkeyes! Worst Loss of the Season!!
Send us a text Wisconsin Badgers fans all over the world suffered true pain yesterday..at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, who stomped Luke Fickell's team in a…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes - RIVALRY GAME! 3 Big Things & SCORE PREDICTIONS!
Send us a text After a crushing loss last week to Penn St, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action this week on the road at Iowa.. a night game at Kinnick…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Suffer Crushing Defeat to Penn State! Losses Continue Against Ranked Opponents
Send us a text Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers suffered a crushing defeat on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium against James Franklin and the Penn…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs Penn St Nittany Lions! Can Badgers Get Signature Win? SCORE PREDICTIONS!
Send us a text 3 consecutive wins for the Badgers has led us to one of the biggest games of Luke Fickell's young career in Madison - A home battle AT NIGHT…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Beat the Northwestern Wildcats to go 5-2! A Massive Week Ahead!
Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers escaped a house of horrors disaster and did exactly what was needed to win at Northwestern! A 23-3 win was dominated by…
The Bucky ReportPREVIEW! Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northwestern Wildcats. A TRAP GAME? 3 Big Things and PREDICTIONS!
Send us a text After back to back big wins, the Wisconsin Badgers and head coach Luke Fickell head on the road again, this time to Evanston, Illinois, to face…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers dominate Rutgers Scarlet Knights! Another Blowout Victory for Luke Fickell
Send us a text Wisconsin Badgers fans are living the high life! Luke Fickell and his team went on the road to Rutgers and left with another blowout victory…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Game Preview, 3 Big Things, SCORE PREDICTIONS!
Send us a text After a big win last week against Purdue, the Wisconsin Badgers hit the road again, this time to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. In what has…
The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers CRUSH the Purdue Boilermakers. Can this be the beginning of a big run??!
Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers finally had the game all fans have been waiting for! The Badgers put an absolute beatdown on the Purdue Boilermakers…