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By: Landon Thies

Weekly Wisconsin sports talk show with UWRF student Landon Thies. Landon discusses Wisconsin sports topics from the UW Badgers to UWRF hockey. Live on Thursdays 6-7 on WRFW 88.7.

Wisconsin vs Nebraska Basketball Preview & UWRF Gets Ready For Battle Against St. John's!!!
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Today at 1:24 AM

Doug joins the show to talk about the Huskers taking on the Badgers in basketball on Wednesday. What does each team need to do to get a Big Ten win? Wisconsin falls to Minnesota for the second straight year and another season of an empty trophy case. UWRF crushes Chapman in the second round of the playoffs and gets ready for a battle against St. John's.


Wisconsin Gets It's 2nd Ranked Win With The AXE Up For Grabs!!!
#13
11/28/2025

The Badgers secure their 2nd-ranked win of the season against Illinois! The AXE is up for grabs on Saturday as the Badgers try to go 3-1 in November. The Badgers basketball team lays an egg against BYU and lose their first game of the season. The Falcons get ready for their first playoff game since 1996!


Badgers Fall At Indiana & UWRF Heads To The D3 Playoffs!
#12
11/21/2025

Jaksen joins the show to talk about the CFP. It's Feast Week in men's college basketball! Wisconsin lost at Indiana, but with a strong defensive performance. Badger basketball starts 4-0 and gets their first test against BYU on Friday. UWRF gets a first-round bye in the D3 football playoffs and awaits the winner of Chapman and Whitworth.


Badgers Take Down The Huskies & UWRF Gets A Share Of The WIAC Title!!!
#11
11/14/2025

Ahren joins the show to discuss the CFP rankings, things that might need to change with the CFP, and first thoughts on COllege hoops. Wisconsin gets there ranked win in 5 years and tries to take the momentum to Bloomington. Greg Gard has his basketball team 3-0 to start the year, with one more tune-up game on the horizon. UWRF beats the Eagles and gets a share of the WIAC for the first time since 1996!


Luke Fickell Staying For Next Season & UWRF With Chance at the WIAC Title!!!
#10
11/07/2025

Luke Fickell is staying with the Badgers for next season. What does that mean for the program? The Washington Huskies come to town as the Badgers try to stop the losing skid. Badger basketball started its regular season play and dropped 96 points. How good is the offense? UWRF makes a statement against Whitewater and challenges La Crosse in the WIAC.


The Coaching Carousel Continues & Badger Basketball Hits The Floor!
#9
10/31/2025

The coaching carousel continues as Brian Kelly is out of LSU; what does this mean for college football? Who are some backdoor CFP teams? Wisconsin loses its sixth straight against Oregon, but gets some points on the board. The Badger basketball team wraps up exhibition play. How does the team look? UWRF football has its biggest game of the season as it gets a visit from the Warhawks, who are ranked 9th in the land.


Back-To-Back Shutouts For The Badgers Offense and Brewers Season Comes To A Slamming Halt
#8
10/24/2025

The Badgers' offense gets shut out for the first time since 1977, and the schedule is not getting any easier. They head to Eugene to face the Ducks with one of the best defenses in the country. Barron joins the show to talk some Barry's Bets with some locks for Saturday. The Brewers' season comes to a screaming halt as they bat .118 as a team in the Dodger series. UWRF stacks up a couple of WIAC wins with another one on the line Saturday.


James Franklin GONE, Is Luke Fickell Next?
#7
10/17/2025

The Badgers get embarrassed again against Iowa. James Franklin is fired at Penn State. What does that mean for the Badgers? 7 Weeks into the college football season already, Ahren joins the show to talk about the teams have have locked their CFP bid. The last 20 minutes of the live show were not recorded, unfortunately.


The Badgers Look To Get Back The Heartland Trophy And The Brewers Try To Go To The NLCS!!!
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10/10/2025

The Badgers fall short in Ann Arbor but have an opportunity to win at home against Iowa. Hunter Simmons looks like the better QB. Can the Badgers avenge a beating in Iowa City last year? The Brewers look to punch their ticket to the NLCS but must win one more game. UWRF falls on the road to UWO and has a chance to bounce back against UWP on Saturday.


Badgers Head To The Big House And The Brewers Get Ready For The NLDS!
#5
10/03/2025

The Badgers are coming off their bye and bring their #1 rushing defense to the 8th best rushing offense in Ann Arbor. Jaksen joins the show to talk about some things around college football. The Brewers have a date with the Cubs in the NLDS. UWRF has a top #15 showdown on the road at Oshkosh.


Disaster In Madison & A Pennant Race In Milwaukee!
#4
09/26/2025

The Badgers lose a game they could not lose. Will Luke Fickell win another game as the head coach of Wisconsin? The road only gets harder from here for the Badgers. But Badger basketball is on the horizon with big hopes. The Brewers win the NL Central for the 4th time in 5 years. UWRF football goes 3-0 in non-conference play and has a bye before WIAC play.


Badgers Get Embarrassed In Tuscaloosa & Now They Face A Must Win!
#3
09/19/2025

Locked-On Badgers host Ryan Harings joins the show to talk about the Badgers failure at Alabama and give up a ton of passing yards, but hold up in the trenches. Multiple mistakes cost multiple drives for Wisconsin. They now have a must-win against Maryland on Saturday. What has to happen for the Badgers to win their first Big Ten game? The Brewers clinch their 7th postseason birth in 8 years. UWRF Football travels to Jackson, Mississippi, to play Belhaven for its final non-conference match-up.


Badgers Dominate The Second Half As Bama Sits On The Horizon!
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09/12/2025

Badger is a win with a dominant second half. Still o-line struggles as Bama waits for them on Saturday. Danny shines in his Badger debut, and defense holds strong once again. Jaksen joins to talk about some Head Coach hot seats, potential upsets this weekend. UWRF football gets a great week 1 win with another team coming to Ramer Field.


Wisconsin Defense Shines In Game 1 But Offense Struggles!!!
#1
09/05/2025

Football is BACK!!! Wisconsin takes down Miami (OH) 17-0. The defense pitches a shutout while the offense disappoints. Wisconsin's QB 1 falls to injury for the 3 straight season. What needs to be shown in week 2 against Middle Tennessee State? The Brewers have the best record in baseball, but drop a series to the Phillies. UWRF looks to take on Alam in the 2025 season!


The Season Finale!!!
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05/02/2025

The last episode of ThiesTalk is here already. The NFL draft had some crazy surprises: the Wild are fighting for their lives, and the Bucks' defense loses them a series, so what is next for them? The Badgers get a portal addition for the backcourt, and spring football is over. Who stood out the most? All this and more, and the season finale of ThiesTalk.


It's Draft Day and The Wild Knot Up the Series At 1-1!!!
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04/24/2025

It is finally Draft Day, and Jaksen joins the show as we all wait and see how it will unfold. The college basketball portal has some interesting names entering. The Wild split down in Vegas and now head back to St. Paul. The Bucks' defence stops them from winning games against the Pacers, and the Badgers have their Spring Showcase. All this and more this week on ThiesTalk.


It's NBA and NHL playoffs!!! A Tough Week for Wisconsin Football
#27
04/18/2025

This week on ThiesTalk, the NFL draft is right around the corner. Who is going where? Rory completes his career Grand Slam at Augusta. Wild and Bucks are both headed to the playoffs. We take a look at their matchups and what lies ahead. Wisconsin football takes some tough news this week. How will that affect the season? All this and more this week on ThiesTalk.


Greg Gard Is Cooking As Wisconsin Add to Portal Needs!!!
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04/11/2025

This week on ThiesTalk, Jaksen joins the show to wrap up March Madness as Florida takes home the title. The NFL is just 2 weeks away, and who fits best where? Wisconsin adds to the gaps in the roster for basketball, and no surprise, they all shoot the 3. UWRF baseball looks to get right after a tough weekend against Whitewater.


Badgers Have First Portal Exits and UWRF Women's Hockey Back-to-Back Natty Champs!!!
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04/04/2025

This week on Thiestalk, the Wild and Bucks are making final pushes to the postseason, and both battle the injury bug. The Brewers had a tough start to the season but are starting to get back on track. The Badgers have had their first portal exit since returning from Denver but have their eye on key pieces to fill the gaps. Spring football is also in full gear. How is the new offense looking? The UWRF women's hockey team wins back-to-back national championships, and UWRF baseball starts WIAC play.


The Second Weekend Weekend Is Here!
#24
03/28/2025

This week on ThiesTalk we cover where the Wild and Bucks sit as the playoffs near. UWRF women's hockey is in back-to-back Frozen Fours. Wisconsin can't shoot past a hot BYU squad in the second round. Ahren joins the show to recap the first weekend and preview what lies ahead for the remaining teams. All this and more this week on ThiesTalk.


The March Madness Special Edition!!!
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03/21/2025

This is the time for the Madness!!! The bracket is set, and the upsets have already started. Jaksen and I go through it all. Did the committee do it right? Who got the best draw? Who is the Favorite? It is the best time of year, and we talk it through on this episode of ThiesTalk.


Its Conference Tournament Week! The Badger Survive and Advance!
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03/14/2025

How are the P4 conference tournaments shaping out? What do the bubble teams' resumes look like to make the big dance? Some have punched their tickets already. The Badgers get past Northwestern and get ready for a rematch against UCLA. Tonje is an All-American, Winter is coming, and can we play in Milwaukee? All this and more this week on ThiesTalk.


It Is Finally March! Where do the Big 10 & 12 Sit!
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03/07/2025

This week on ThiesTalk, Ahern joins the show to discuss the Big 10 and 12 standings for their conference tournaments and the big dance. Who is in the big dance, and what's their ceiling/floor? Are the Badgers going to be able to get past the offensive struggles? UWRF hockey teams are both in the WIAC tournament finals, what does Steve Freeman have to say.


Conference Tournaments Are Right Around The Corner and The Badgers Look To Face Sparty!
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02/28/2025

This week on ThiesTalk, Jaksen joins the show to take a look around the country as March nears. How the SEC might cannibalize itself, conference players of the year favorites, and who will get the double byes. Wisconsin loses a game they should have won but bounces back before their toughest game approaches. UWRF men's hockey advance in the WIAC tournament.


This Badgers Team is WAGON!!! Wins against Purdue and Illinois!
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02/21/2025

This week on ThiesTalk we about the Badger's road win against Purdue and home win against Illinois. Greg Gard making his case for B1G coach of the year. John Tonje is the best transfer of the season and tries to lead Wisconsin to a B1G season title. All this and more this week on ThiesTalk.


March Madness Predictions, Super Bowl Talk, and Badgers are Hot
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02/14/2025

This week on ThiesTalk we talk leaders in each P4 conference and Final Four predictions. Patrick Mahomes goes down in New Orleans and Saquon gets a ring. The Badgers are on a 3-game win streak and head to West Lafayette to play Purdue. UWRF men's Basketball gets a much-needed win.


It Almost Super Bowl Sunday and Wisconsin Basketball heads to Iowa City!
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02/07/2025

This week on ThiesTalk, Jaksen joins the show as we talk college basketball, potentially one seed, and surprises in the B1G and 12. Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and the Eagles have to do to beat Patrick. Wisconsin basketball wins 2 in a row and looks to win 3 against the Hawks. All this and more this week on ThiesTalk


Badgers Dominate At Home but Fall On The Road, Super Bowl 59 Is Set!
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01/31/2025

Will joins the show to talk about March Madness and Big Ten basketball. What has happened and what is the future of the Big Ten in the big dance? How does Patrick somehow keep winning, and what does Philly have to do to stop the three peet? Badgers look to bounce back after a loss at Maryland.


Wisconsin Basketball splits its LA trip and National Championship thoughts!
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01/24/2025

Ryan Day has saved his job, a couple of upsets in college basketball, and how it affects the bracketology. Wisconsin splits its LA trip with a homestand against Nebraska on the way. Wisconsin football fills out its staff and updates on Xavier Lucas. UWRF basketball on a skid.


CFP, College Basketball, and NFL Playoffs Thoughts!
#14
01/17/2025

ThiesTalk is back! Ahren joins the shows to talk about the CFP and its surprises. Thoughts and updates about the college basketball season as it hits midseason. NFL playoffs are off and running. Who will make it to New Orleans? Lastly, we make our picks for the week.


The College Football Playoff is Set and Badger Basketball in a Slump
#13
12/13/2024

Jaksen joins the show again to discuss the CFP and whether they got it right. We talk Fact or Fiction and our 2024 season takeback. The 2025 Wisconsin football schedule comes out and it's a nightmare. Some portal changes for Luke Fickell. Wisconsin basketball losses 3 straight.


It's Conference Championship Weekend!
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12/06/2024

It is conference championship weekend, Jaksen joins the show to talk about it and the implications on the CFP. The Badger football season is over and basketball season has started great. John Hynes has the Wild the best team in the NHL!


The Freedom Trophy Up For Grabs as Wisconsin Football Heads to Lincoln Nebraska!
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11/22/2024

We talk Wisconsin football with special guest Doug Aliano about where the programs are going, overreaction or no, Saturday X factors, and week 13 picks. UWRF football's season comes to an end. Wisconsin basketball knocks off a top 10 team and UWRF hockey stays hot.


Badgers Look Take On the Number 1 Team in the Land and UWRF Football Season Finale!
#10
11/15/2024

This week on ThiesTalk, it's Trust the Numbers with Will Trussell. We talk Playoff or Wayoff, Overreaction er No, the Panic Meter, and Week 10 Picks. UWRF Football has a season finale showdown with Oshkosh. Badger basketball will battle with #9 Arizona, and UWRF Hockey is off to a hot start.


Badger Football Gets Embarrassed but Badger Basketball is 1-0!
#9
11/08/2024

Wondy's Wisdom is back for another week as we talk some Fact or Fiction, Wondy's Crystal Ball, Week 10 Picks, and some Clones and Wisconsin Basketball. The Wild off to a hot start this season and UWRF hockey both start the season with a win.


Can the Badgers Bounce Back in a Trip to Iowa City!
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11/01/2024

It is Wondy's Wisdom this week on ThiesTalk, Overreaction er No, Bad Game or Bad Sign, and Week 10 Picks. Luck Fickle is 0-5 vs ranked opponents and look for a season changing win on the road vs Iowa. UWRF football takes on the Warhawks. Badger and Falcon hoops square off.


Wisconsin Looking to Play Spoiler to Penn State & UWRF Football with a OT Comeback!
#7
10/25/2024

Wisconsin completes the landing strip with a win at Northwestern. Penn State coming to Camp Randell on Saturday, can Luke Fickell finally get that signature win for Wisconsin. UWRF football wins a thriller vs UW-Stout. Badgers hoops starts on Wednesday!


Badger Look to Keep the Momentum Going As they Take On Northwestern!
#6
10/18/2024

Badgers need a win to keep the momentum up. A blowout win against Rutgers, is Locke our QB for the future. UW-River Falls loses to Platteville and takes on a hot Stout team.


Badgers Head to Piscataway and UWRF Football Continues Dominance!
#5
10/11/2024

Will joins the show to talk about B1G football. Badger secured their first B1G win and looks to face the Scarlet Knights. Braedyn Locke puts up some numbers. UWRF football starts WIAC play with a convincing win.


Badgers Try to Get Right Against the Boilermakers
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10/04/2024

Jaksen joins the show to talk about some possible overreactions. Badgers look to take on Purdue and go 1-1 in the Big 10. Can they put 4 quarters together? UWRF Football looks to continue their dominance as they start WIAC play.