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Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast

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Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers Football
College Football
Transfer Portal
Luke Fickell
Football
NIL
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
Recruiting
Alabama
Oak Bridge Wealth Management
NIL Deals
NIL Opportunities
Barry Alvarez
Betonline
Big Ten
NFL
Tyler Van Dyke
USC
University Of Wisconsin

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 Badger... more

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It's time for our Behind Enemy Lines episode as we preview the USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin Badgers game. Co-host Matt Perkins and former Wisconsin fullback and co-host of Bleav In Badgers, Matt Bernstein, join me to share great insight into the Badgers... more

Former Badgers track star and CEO of The Weaponry Adam Albrecht returns to the show to talk about his new book, Build Your Own Damn Business, discuss becoming an entrepreneur midway through his career, the biggest lessons he learned, and more. Plus, ... more

After a disheartening loss to UCLA in the Rose Bowl, Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Saturday night's game, including the defense being shredded by Ty Dieffenbach, the passing game unable to get anything going, questi... more

Former Badgers 1st Team All-Big Ten CB Mike Echols returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about all of the key matchups between Wisconsin and UCLA as the Badgers take on the #12 ranked Bruins in the Rose Bowl, break down what's making Java... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Echols
Former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback and standout defender
Wisconsin Badgers (former)
Episode: Mike Echols Previews UCLA
Clint Cosgrove
Former athlete manager; NIL and entertainment/business development executive
Propath (VP of Football and Business Development)
Episode: O Captain! My Captain!
Nick Osen
Intrepid reporter from Badger 247
Badger247
Episode: Nick Osen on How the Badgers Regroup After Notre Dame
Shawn Eichorst
Athletic Director
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Wisconsin Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst
Jeff Mack
Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Jeff Mack
Ben Rohaly
CFB liaison, commentator and analyst
CFB online community/liaison
Episode: State of the Game: Looking at CFB in 2026 with Ben Rohaly
Jake Kocorowski
Badger Observer newsletter writer and reporter
Badger Observer
Episode: Jake Kocorowski Reporting from Fall Camp
Darius Jones
Lineman extraordinaire, outside linebacker for the Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers
Episode: Episode 350! Sacks and Shenanigans with Darius Jones
Bill Nagy
Former Badger offensive lineman (multi-position contributor)
Wisconsin Badgers
Episode: Bill Nagy: Versatility is Everything

Hosts

Matt Bernstein
Badger legend, host; former fullback and captain, associated with Bleav in Badgers network.
Matt Perkins
Host of Bleav in Badgers; long-time Badger football broadcaster and insider.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Love it

    Love having a former players perspective. Keep it up Bernie and Matt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redemption2013
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the post game mash up

    Always fun pod and can’t beat the player lead analysis post game with the guys from Money Down. Perko does great moderating but lets Bernie, James, Soujourn and others breakdown the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mar1jdh
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the enthusiasm

    Just a great podcast to catch up on my childhood team. The Hebrew Hammer seems like he’s just chatting with these past players at a bar somewhere. Matt P does a great job as moderator as well. 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ekim dlohtreb
    United States2 years ago
  • Ad count feels like NASCAR - too many ads

    Love the Hebrew Hammer ! Long time fan!!

    Please limit commercial content. 4:07 of ads and ad reads is excessive. It’s feels like the NASCAR of podcasts selling patches for ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    papalapa!
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Badger coverage

    Bernie and Perko are awesome and the interviews are so entertaining. One of my favorite Badger podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Simpsons family
    United States4 years ago

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Guest mix includes former players and reporters, delivering deep program stories.
Hosts provide insider Badger football insights with engaging chemistry.
Audience appreciates candid game analysis and nostalgia plus updates on NIL and recruiting.

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#70
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Jake Kocorowski Reporting from Fall Camp
Q: What can you tell us about the quarterback situation and the workload for Colton Joseph this season?
The crew discusses concerns about QB health, potential designed runs, and the need to protect the QB, while acknowledging the athleticism and depth behind Joseph as a contingency.
Jake Kocorowski Reporting from Fall Camp
Q: which transfer outside of Colton Joseph is going to make the biggest impact on the field this year?
Jake highlights several transfers; center Aust in Quickie and other linemen emerged as potential big-impact players, with emphasis on depth and competition across the line.
Bill Nagy: Versatility is Everything
Q: How did the NFL transition go for you, and what made your college system translate to the pros?
The Dallas Cowboys used a Paul Chryst-like offense in college and I could plug that into the NFL quickly due to the similarities in terminology and play concepts. Being adaptable and ready to learn the new system fast allowed me to earn the trust of the coaches and teammates.
Bill Nagy: Versatility is Everything
Q: What was it like when you finally got on the field in real games, and which moments stand out?
The first meaningful game moments were against Penn State and then Iowa in the following week. Those experiences stand out because the game was on the line and the whole team looked to the younger guys to contribute, showing how the program demanded readiness at every position.
Bill Nagy: Versatility is Everything
Q: Growing up and coming to Wisconsin, how did you end up as a multi-position player and what shaped that versatility?
I had to find a way to get in the field because we were so stacked that my senior year we had depth everywhere, so I played tight end in some packages and other spots when needed. Injuries and the depth chart forced me to adapt, and that versatility became a strength rather than a liability.

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Bleav in Badgers delivers high-energy, listener-friendly analysis of Wisconsin Badgers football, blending insider perspective from former players with candid banter and fan-focused storytelling. Episodes often cover recent games, player development, leadership within the program, and broader topics like NIL, recruiting, and conference dynamics, with guests who bring firsthand Badger experiences. Noteworthy strengths include long-form guest conversations, strong sense of program culture, and sponsor integration that keeps the show practical for fans and professionals alike.

Across recent episodes, the hosts balance technical football critique with personal anecdotes, memorable Camp Randall moments, and behind-the-scenes context from practic... more

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1. Mike Echols
2. Clint Cosgrove
3. Nick Osen
4. Shawn Eichorst
5. Jeff Mack
6. Ben Rohaly
7. Jake Kocorowski
8. Darius Jones

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