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Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
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.
Episodes
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jake Kocorowski on the State of UW Football and Volleyball
Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns for his monthly visit to talk about the future of the football program under Luke Fickell and the state of the UW…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Rays of Hope in a Downpour
Bernie and Perko recap Wisconsin's 21-7 loss to Oregon and discuss the standout freshmen, continued problems with the passing game, impressive performances…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
LeGarrette Blount Previews Oregon
Former Oregon running back and 3x Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount joins Bernie and Perko to break down the matchup between the Badgers and Ducks, talk…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Can it Get Any Worse?
After another shutout, this time to Ohio State, Bernie and Perko try to figure out how things have gotten so bad for Wisconsin and preview the matchup against…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Live from Jay's with Joe Thomas, Lee Evans, Jonathan Clinkscale, Brian Calhoun, and Travis Beckum
Editor's Note: Please forgive some of the audio inconsistencies - we had some minor tech issues on-site that caused a couple of hiccups, but we think you'll…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Is This Rock Bottom?
After a disastrous 37-0 loss to Iowa at homecoming, Bernie and Perko discuss how the bottom has fallen out of the program, what they can possibly do to fix the…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Come Up Short in the Big House
Bernie and Perko find the silver linings from a tough 24-10 loss at Michigan, try to figure out what the coaching staff was doing at the end of the game, and…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Nick Osen on the Future of the Badgers
Badger247.com writer Nick Osen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about Wisconsin's tough road for the rest of the season, preview this weekend's matchup at…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Getting Ready for Michigan
Coming off a bye week, Bernie and Perko try to figure out what the Badgers can do to pull off a big upset in the Big House, talk about who needs to step up…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jon McNamara on the Dysfunction in Madison
Badger247.com writer Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to discuss the future of Luke Fickell, Barry Alvarez's tone-deaf comments, how Wisconsin can fix their…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Badgers at the Crossroads - Monday Morning Fullback
Bernie and Perko recap a very disheartening 27-10 loss at home to Maryland and talk about what's next for Wisconsin as they face the gauntlet of the Big Ten…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Paul and Jay Standring
Former Badgers special teams ace Paul Standring and his father, Notre Dame national champion Jay (J-Bird), join Bernie and Perko to share a litany of great…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Wisconsin Swept Up by the Tide
Bernie and Perko break down a disheartening loss at Alabama and discuss the good (run defense), the bad (not getting Vinny Anthony the ball nearly enough), and…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips Previews Alabama
SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips joins Bernie and Perko to break down the matchup between the Badgers and the Crimson Tide and give his thoughts on the state of…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jake Kocorowski Previews Alabama
Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to talk with Bernie and Perko about what went right (and wrong) for Wisconsin against MTSU, give his keys to the…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - A Tale of Two Halves Against MTSU
Bernie and Perko break down everything from Wisconsin's 42-10 victory over MTSU, discuss the good (Danny O'Neil), the bad (starting slow again), and the ugly…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Clint Cosgrove Breaks Down Danny O'Neil
With Danny O'Neil being named the starter for the Badgers, we had to bring back our number one guest, Clint Cosgrove, who's been covering him since he was a…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jack Cichy
Former Badger linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Jack Cichy joins Bernie and Perko to break down Wisconsin's opener against Miami (OH), talk about his unique…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Matt Unertl
Former Badgers running back Matt Unertl joins Bernie and Perko to chat about his unique path to Madison, backing up Ron Dayne, becoming a college football…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Depth Chart Rapid Reaction and Miami Preview
Badger football is back this week! Bernie and Perko react to the freshly-released depth chart, including five true freshmen in the two deep, give their…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Donnel and Bryson Thompson
Former Wisconsin linebackers Donnel and Bryson Thompson join Bernie and Perko to talk about growing up in the shadow of Camp Randall stadium, playing together…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Brandon Williams
Badgers All-American wide receiver Brandon Williams joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his path from St. Louis to Madison to the NFL and back to St. Louis, his…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Fullback City with Bradie Ewing
Former Badgers and NFL fullback Bradie Ewing returns to the show to talk about his excitement for Jeff Grimes' offense, the return of the fullback to the…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Fall Camp Check-In with Jake Kocorowski
Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer returns to give Perko and Bernie the inside scoop on what he's seeing from the Badgers as they opened training camp in…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Wendell Bryant
Two-time All-American defensive tackle and Wisconsin legend Wendell Bryant joins Bernie and Perko to talk about winning back-to-back Rose Bowls as a freshman…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
The Money Down: Keeanu Benton
On a crossover episode with our friends at the Money Down Podcast, Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton joins James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
John Stocco: Don't Flinch
Badger quarterback John Stocco returns to the show with Bernie and Perko to talk about the pressures of being QB1, his take on the current state of college…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Meet the Cosgroves
Longtime Badgers defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove and friend of the show Clint Cosgrove join Bernie and Perko to talk about Coach Cos’ life in college…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Official Visits, Summer Workouts, Badgers Place in the B1G
With official visits starting this weekend, Bernie and Perko talk about the importance of getting recruits on campus during the spring, share some stories of…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jake Kocorowski Rides Again
Badgers beat reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to break down everything that happened at spring camp, the position battles to watch this fall, where things…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Carlos Harper: Biggest Man on Campus
Former Badgers offensive tackle Carlos Harper joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to Madison, the pressure of being the largest player in program…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Exploring the Badgerverse
Bernie and Perko wade through Badger social media to find what fans are talking about and give their takes on recent transfers, the change in attitude, key…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Mid-Spring Mailbag: In-State Recruiting, Most Important Positions, Best Madison Stories & More
Bernie and Perko answer listener mailbag questions on recruiting, the upcoming seasons, their favorite moments in Madison, and more. Please subscribe, rate…
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Vinny Anthony: The Power of Perseverance
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
2025 Storyline Draft
Bernie and Perko draft their top players, coaches, and storylines they're excited for in the 2025 season and much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review…
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Ricardo Hallman: Keeping the Faith
Wisconsin Badgers All-American cornerback Ricardo Hallman joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from growing up in South Florida youth football, talk about…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Nick Davis: Returning the Favor
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Austin Brown: Adapt or Die
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jake Renfro: At the Center of Everything
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Brian Calhoun - Back in the Saddle
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Brady Collins: For the Boys
Badgers Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the show to have a candid conversation about not living up to expectations in…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Group Therapy with Clint Cosgrove
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Krissy Birdsall: Reporting from the Arena
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Family Business with Ben Johnson
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Tales from the Press Box with Kyle Golik
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Offseason Changes and an NIL Draft with Jake Kocorowski
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Portal Culture with David Pfaff
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Walking the Badger Beat with Jeff Potrykus
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Merry Portalmas
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Where Does Wisconsin Go Now? With Sojourn Shelton
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Stuck in a Gopher Hole
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Travis Beckum on the Loss in Lincoln
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
David Edwards
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…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
PFF's Max Chadwick Grades the Badgers
PFF college football analyst and host of the PFF College Football Podcast Max Chadwick joins Bernie and Perko to discuss everything that has gone wrong for…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Phil Longo Out in Madison
Bernie and Perko react to the news that Phil Longo has been fired as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator, try to pinpoint just what went wrong, recap what went…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
The Big Picture in the Big Ten with Alec Nederveld
College football guru and Editor-in-Chief of mikefarrellsports.com Alec Nederveld joins Bernie and Perko for a 30,000 foot view of where the Badgers stand in…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Badgers State of the Union with Jesse Temple
The Athletic's Jesse Temple joins Bernie and Perko for a candid conversation about the present and future of the Badgers' football program. What has gone…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - A Discouraging Loss at Iowa
Bernie and Perko chat about Wisconsin's disheartening loss in Iowa City, try to figure out what the major problems are, talk about the rest of the season, and…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Coaching, Recruiting, and NIL Opportunities with Jamal Cooper
Former Badgers defensive end Jamal Cooper returns with Bernie and Perko to talk about his passion for training defensive linemen, what the key points he…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Fall Down the Stretch to Penn State
Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wisconsin's homecoming loss to Penn State, and try to figure out what needs to change in order…