Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast

Before sharing some big news for our favorite fullback, we get inside the head of the 2003 version of the Hebrew Hammer.

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Former Badgers TE Jacob Pedersen joins Bernie and Perko to discuss how he made it from a small town in the Upper Peninsula to Madison, setting the all-time touchdown record for tight ends for UW, why he nearly quit the team his freshman year, playing with Russell Wilson, and much more.

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Bernie reports what he's hearing on the ground in Madison about the latest buzz from the football program, the AD search, and much more.

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Bernie and Perko debate their boldest predictions for the Badgers ahead of the 2026 season. Can they win 9 games? Will there be a 1,000 yard rusher or receiver? How many touchdowns will Colton Joseph account for? Drop your boldest prediction in the comments.

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Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns once again to talk about everything he saw from the Badgers' 15 spring practices, including Colton Joseph's progression as QB1, the running back room rotation, changes on the offensive line, impact transfers all over the field, and more.

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Former Badgers fullback and new Director of Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing returns to the show to talk with Bernie and Perko about his new role in the program, what he's doing to reconnect former players with the current team, how he's helping current student-athletes find their niche outside of football, the vibe in the building this spring, and more.

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Bernie and Perko react to the news of Chris McIntosh vacating the Athletic Director position in Madison, debate who should be his replacement, figure out what's next for Luke Fickell and the football program, and pay tribute to the late Henry Mason.

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The co-host of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike Evan Cohen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Wisconsin shaped his career, the voices he's learned from in the media, his thoughts on the current state of the Badgers, how to fix NIL, and much more.

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Badger247.com writer Jon McNamara returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about everything happening in spring ball, including Colton Joseph's progress as QB1, the shape of the offensive line, who's stepping up on defense, how the new coaches have taken to the program, how players are handling big NIL deals, and much more.

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Super Bowl champion and Badgers legend Rob Havenstein returns to the show to talk with Bernie and Perko about his decision to retire from the NFL, his thoughts on the state of college football, what's next for him, advice he has for young offensive linemen, and much more.

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New Wisconsin wide receivers coach Ari Confesor joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his path to Madison, his philosophies around teaching the position, how he has gotten on the same page with Coach Fickell and the rest of the staff, and much more.

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Bernie and Perko discuss the commitment of in-state edge defender Isaac Miller and the importance of the 2027 in-state class, talk about the combine and Badger Pro Day, and get excited for spring practice.

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Bernie and Perko take mailbag questions like, What are the top five beers? What's the ideal evening in Madison? What was Bernie's favorite (and least favorite) workout? And much more.

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Running backs coach and author Brian White returns to the show to talk about his new book, "The Locker Room is Not For Sale", discuss the life lessons that he teaches through coaching, share his thoughts on building a culture in the age of NIL and the transfer portal, and much more.

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Ian Gurfield - founder of Ian's Pizza - joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from 25 years of being a campus staple.

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Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his path from growing up in St. Louis to Madison, how he works to establish impactful relationships with his players, what he's looking forward to for Wisconsin this season, and much more.

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Bernie and Perko talk through every game on Wisconsin's 2026 schedule, figure out how they can get to 8+ wins, and talk about their favorite bets for the Super Bowl.

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New Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos joins Bernie and Perko to talk about what drew him to Madison, his relationship with Jeff Grimes, juggling the transfer portal and getting to know the current roster, what he looks for in lineman, and much more.

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As the Badgers continue to add to their portal haul, Bernie and Perko break down the key pieces left to add for Luke Fickell and the coaching staff, discuss how many wins they need in order to keep their jobs next season, and preview the CFB national title game between Indiana and Miami.

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Bernie and Perko discuss all of the latest additions to the Badgers' roster and figure out what they need to do on the field in order to make Wisconsin's 2026 season a success.

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Badger247.com writer Nick Osen returns to discuss all of the new faces hitting Madison from the transfer portal, including quarterback Colton Joseph, running back Abu Sama, and many more, as well as preview the final four of the CFP.

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Clint Cosgrove returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about player movement in the transfer portal, new cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples, and how to sell prospects on UW moving forward.

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Bernie and Perko share their Chanukah and Christmas wishlists for Wisconsin and preview the first round of the CFP.

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Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to join Bernie and Perko to break down the hiring of new offensive line coach Eric Mateos, talk about the entries into the transfer portal, talk about the volleyball team's success in the NCAA tournament, and figure out how far the basketball team can go as they head into the heart of their conference schedule.

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With national signing day behind us, Bernie and Perko discuss the Badgers' 2026 class, issues facing the team this offseason, and what they need to address in the transfer portal, as well as give kudos to the players who earned spots on the All-Big 10 Team.

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Bernie and Perko break down a discouraging end of season loss for Wisconsin at Minnesota, discuss what's next for the Badgers at signing day and in the transfer portal, and preview the big conference title games this upcoming weekend.

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Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman joins Bernie and Perko to preview Wisconsin's season finale against Minnesota, talk about his career in Madison, discuss the vibe around the team during a topsy-turvy season, and take fan questions live on air.

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Bernie and Perko recap a dominant performance for Wisconsin against Illinois, talk through what impressed them most on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, and discuss a potential bowl berth and what that would mean for the program.

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Bernie and Perko recap the Badgers struggles in Bloomington, preview Wisconsin's matchup against Illinois on senior day, and discuss the recent decommitments on the recruiting trail.

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Bernie and Perko debate what Wisconsin needs to do in their final three games of the year to make players and fans feel good about the program moving forward, figure out what they can do against a high-powered Indiana team, and take a look at the FanDuel odds for the Big Ten and CFP championships.

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Bernie and Perko recap a thrilling victory Wisconsin victory over Washington and discuss how the young players have brought new life to the program.

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Bernie and Perko react to the announcement by AD Chris McIntosh that Luke Fickell will continue to coach Wisconsin for 2026 and discuss what it means to the present and future of the program.

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Bernie and Perko preview the Badgers' matchup against Washington and discuss what Wisconsin can do to right the ship and pull off the upset on what promises to be a cold and dreary day in Madison.

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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 Women's Volleyball Team.

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Bernie and Perko recap Wisconsin's 21-7 loss to Oregon and discuss the standout freshmen, continued problems with the passing game, impressive performances once again from the defensive front, and more.

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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 about some of his favorite memories from Eugene, rank his favorite and least favorite Oregon uniforms, and much more.

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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 Oregon.

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Bernie and Perko celebrate homecoming from Jay's Bar in Madison with Badger legends Joe Thomas, Lee Evans, Jonathan Clinkscale, Brian Calhoun, and Travis Beckum.

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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 issues, and look ahead to an even tougher game against Ohio State.

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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 look ahead to the homecoming matchup against Iowa.

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