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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
Chris Maragos: Create Your Opportunity
Two-time Super Bowl champion and former Badgers safety Chris Maragos joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Racine to Western Michigan to…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Reliaquest Bowl Recap
Despite the loss to LSU, Bernie and Perko are optimistic about the direction of the team. They talk about why the offense was so successful, how the addition…
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Signing Day Reaction and Scouting Bernie as a Prep with Clint Cosgrove
We HIGHLY recommend you watch this episode on our YouTube channel so you can see Bernie's clips that we analyze. Subscribe to our channel while you're there!…
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Alexis Steinbach - Women's Volleyball Back in the Final Four
Former Wisconsin women's volleyball player and track star Alexis Steinbach joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the team's run back to the Final Four, how the…
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Deron Nardo - Sit Down On It
Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Stadium Seating, sits down with Bernie and Perko to talk about the renovations to the South Endzone in Camp Randall, what the…
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The Leon Lowery Saga and Reckless Offseason Speculation
Bernie and Perko talk about the departures of Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell, and Myles Burkett, react to the recommitment of Leon Lowery from the…
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Season Wrap Up and Storylines with Jon McNamara
BadgerBlitz.com publisher Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to talk about their big takeaways from the year, the direction of the program under Luke Fickell…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Take Back the Axe
Bernie and Perko react to Wisconsin's big win over Minnesota to end the season on a high note. They talk about the evolution of the offense, Braelon Allen's…
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Warren Herring - Eyes on the Prize
Former Badgers defensive lineman and co-host of the Camp Randall Platoon joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique upbringing, how he knew Wisconsin was…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Defeat Nebraska in OT to Become Bowl Eligible
Bernie and Perko react to a huge win for the Badgers over Nebraska to get to six wins on the season and become bowl-eligible. The guys talk about both being in…
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Travis Beckum: Coach Fick and the Curse of Expectations
Badgers All-American TE and Super Bowl champion Travis Beckum returns to the show to talk about the disheartening performances over the past two weeks…
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Monday Morning Fullback - A Disheartening Loss to Northwestern
Bernie and Perko commiserate with each other after Wisconsin's disappointing performance against Northwestern. They try to diagnose what is wrong with the team…
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James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring: The Camp Randall Platoon
Former Badgers James White, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring of the Camp Randall Platoon joins Bernie and Perko for a mega-episode to talk about Wisconsin's…
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Going Bowling with Peach Bowl CEO and President Gary Stokan
Gary Stokan, CEO and President of the Peach Bowl, joins Bernie and Perko to talk about the CFP, the bowl game experience, his unique career path, the work…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Fall Flat at Indiana
Bernie and Perko lament Wisconsin's poor performance in Bloomington and try to find some light in the darkness after one of the most disheartening losses in…
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Sojourn's Return
Sojourn Shelton returns to talk about the evolution of the Badgers' defense, what makes Ricardo Hallman special, and answer. mailbag questions from listeners…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Fall to Ohio State
Bernie and Perko break down Wisconsin's 24-10 loss to Ohio State and talk about why some of the recurring issues are getting more concerning. Follow us on…
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Anthony Davis Previews Ohio State vs Wisconsin
Former Badgers All-American running back Anthony Davis returns to talk about everything he's seen from Wisconsin on the field so far this season and preview a…
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Previewing Ohio State vs. Wisconsin with Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning
Bernie and Perko are joined by former Ohio State standouts and co-hosts of Bleav in Buckeyes Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning to talk about their experience…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Come Back to Take Down Illinois
Bernie and Perko react to a huge come-from-behind victory for the Badgers against Illinois, talk about what still needs to be improved, and talk about how…
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Badgers Mid-Season Check-Up with Brian Calhoun
Former Badgers All-American Brian Calhoun returns to talk about what's gone right and what's gone wrong in the first half of Wisconsin's season. The guys…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Offense Falters Badly in Loss to Iowa
Bernie and Perko break down a disheartening loss for Wisconsin against Iowa, talk about the offensive struggles, discuss the future with Bradeyn Locke at…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Take Down Rutgers on Homecoming Weekend
Bernie and Perko break down the Badgers' victory over Rutgers and talk about why, despite the win, there is still a lot of room for improvement for the team…
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Previewing Rutgers vs. Wisconsin with Mike Broadbent of the Knight Report
Mike Broadbent, host of The Knight Report podcast, joins Bernie and Perko to preview the Badgers' homecoming game against the Scarlet Knights. The guys discuss…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Mike Brown: Badgers Associate Head Coach and WR Coach
Badgers Associate Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach Mike Brown joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his transition to Madison, how he's incorporating a lot of…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Beat Purdue
Ahead of Yom Kippur, Bernie and Perko discuss a solid road victory for the Badgers over Purdue. But there are still questions to be answered and things that…
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Jonathan Clinkscale - Paving a New Path
Former Badgers offensive lineman Jonathan Clinkscale joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique path from Pasadena to Madison, how he helped pave the way…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Beat Georgia Southern
Bernie and Perko break down an underwhelming Badgers victory over Georgia Southern. While Wisconsin forced six turnovers, they were outgained by the Eagles…
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From the Film Room: Wisconsin vs. Washington State
**** EDITOR'S NOTE **** We HIGHLY recommend watching this episode on YouTube to see the film that we break down for yourself! https://youtu.be/SuFy0gYWTMg…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Lose at Washington State
Bernie and Perko recap a tough loss for the Badgers against Washington State, and talk about the state of the offensive line, the pass rush (or lack thereof)…
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Sojourn Shelton: From Start to Finish
Former Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his record-setting career, the Florida-Wisconsin connection, and what he sees in…
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Monday morning Fullback - Badgers Win in Coach Fick's Debut
Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Badgers season opener. Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen looked great, the passing game was…
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Jake Kocorowski: Let the Season Begin
Badger Extra reporter Jake Kocorowski returns to talk about the closing of fall camp, the growth he's seen in the past few months, reasonable expectations for…
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Jared Abbrederis: Always Grinding
Jared Abbrederis, former Badgers and Packers wide receiver, joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique career that saw him go from walk-on quarterback to…
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LJ Rader: Art, But Make it Badgers
Producer's Note We HIGHLY recommend that you watch this episode on our YouTube channel (and subscribe while you're there!) LJ Rader, the man behind Art, But…
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David Samson: The Business of Sports
Former Florida Marlins and Montreal Expos president and world series champion David Samson joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his experience as a Badger, the…
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Joshua Perry: Learning From Fickell, Life in the Media, and the future of NIL
NBC and Big Ten Network's Joshua Perry joins Bernie and Perko to talk about playing for Luke Fickell at Ohio State, why he came to Madison to talk with the…
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An Ode to Joe Thomas and Training Camp Talk
Bernie and Perko discuss some of their favorite Joe Thomas memories as he gets inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame before talking about the storylines they're…
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LaMar "Soup" Campbell: Never Stop Learning
Former Badgers and Detroit Lions defensive back LaMar "Soup" Campbell joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Philadelphia to Madison to…
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Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, Mike Tressel, and the Best of the Badgers Coaching Staff
The best moments from our interviews with Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, Mike Tressel, Jack Bicknell, Greg Scruggs, Devon Spalding, Matt Mitchell, and Nate Letton…
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Dwayne Smith: At the Heart of it All
Former Badgers running back Dwayne Smith joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from valedictorian of his high school to standout freshman to…
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The Best of Squatfest: Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Darryl Peterson, and More
Bernie and Perko are joined by a wide variety of Wisconsin Badgers players at Squatfest, including Braelon Allen, Chimere Dike, Kamo'i Latu, Darryl Peterson…
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Jerry Mao: Wisconsin Badgers Social Media
Wisconsin Badgers video producer Jerry Mao joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Luke Fickell's staff has brought a new direction to the video team, how the…
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Joe Thomas, Gio Paez, Marty Strey, and Brady Collins: Live from Squatfest
Bernie and Perko are joined by Hall of Famer Joe Thomas, defensive tackle Gio Paez, linebacker Marty Strey, and strength coach Brady Collins at the Wisconsin…
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Luke Fickell: Live from Squatfest
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell joins Bernie and Perko from Squatfest to talk about his first seven months in Madison, his vision for the future of…
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Jonathan Casillas: Championship Mindset
Badgers All-American and two-time Super Bowl champion linebacker Jonathan Casillas joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his journey from New Jersey to Madison…
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Nate Letton: Attack the Opportunity
Wisconsin Badgers tight ends coach Nate Letton joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his coaching methodology, his ascendency in the coaching ranks, why he…
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Rob Havenstein: Building on Tradition
Former Badgers All-American and Super Bowl champion Rob Havenstein joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his record-setting career, why he knew Wisconsin was the…
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Kenzel Doe, Rob Wheelwright, and Austin Traylor: Vibez Golf Club Part 4
In the final installment of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers wide receivers Kenzel Doe…
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Alex Lewis: Create Your Own Destiny
Former Badgers and Detroit Lions OLB Alex Lewis joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey to Madison by way of JUCO, how Wisconsin prepared in…
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Darius Hillary, Darius Feaster, and Tanner McEvoy: Vibez Golf Club Part 3
In part 3 of our 4 part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by former Badgers defensive backs Darius Hillary and Darius…
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Chris Mad Dog Russo: The Legend Continues
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how he's come to be involved with Wisconsin through his son, his career in broadcasting, why college…
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Dare Ogunbowale and Hugs Etienne: Vibez Golf Club Part 2
In part two of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, Bernie and Perko are joined by for Badgers RB Dare Ogunbowale and CB Hugs Etienne to…
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Bryson Williams: From State Street to Wall Street and Everywhere in Between
Former Badgers defensive lineman Bryson Williams joins Bernie and Perko to talk about why he's running the New York marathon to raise money for ALS, what he's…
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Melvin Gordon and Noe Vital: Vibez Golf Club
In part one of our four-part series with the guys from Vibez Golf Club, co-founders Melvin Gordon and Noe Vital talk about how their group is breaking down…
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Nigel Hayes-Davis: Planting the Seeds of Change
Former Badger and current Fenerbahçe forward Nigel Hayes-Davis joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey, paving the way for the NIL era, his new…
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Driving the Badgers with Dan Slattery
Dan Slattery, the driver of the Badgers' equipment truck joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his decade-plus experience hauling the team's equipment across…
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Sweet Feet James White
Badger legend and three-time Super Bowl Champion James "Sweet Feet" White joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey through college and the pros…
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Coaching More than Football with Greg Scruggs
Wisconsin Badgers defensive line coach Greg Scruggs joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his unique path to coaching, how he thinks of his role as more than just…
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Draft Day Special with Joe DeLeone
Perko is joined by Joe DeLeone from The First Team Podcast to break down the Badgers three big draft prospects Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, and Joe Tippmann, as…