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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
Tyler Van Dyke
NFL
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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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 ... more

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... more

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. more

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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Evan Cohen
Host of Unsportsmanlike Everyday, ESPN, Badger alumnus
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Jon McNamara
Contributor from Badger 247, guest on the episode
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Rob Havenstein
Recently retired Rams offensive lineman and Wisconsin Badgers alumnus
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Ian Gurfield
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Robert Steeples
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Eric Mateos
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Hosts

Matt Bernstein
Host of Bleav in Badgers; former Badger fullback and prominent local analyst
Matt Perkins
Co-host of Bleav in Badgers; long‑time Badger analyst

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Love it

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redemption2013
    United States6 months 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 States3 years ago

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Hosts provide energetic moderation and deep Badger context.
Guests consistently deliver strong insights and entertaining interviews with former players.
Shows occasionally overrun with ads, but content remains focused on Wisconsin football.

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Mailbag!
Q: Who's your breakout player for the season?
Bryant notes Kevin Heywood at left tackle as a breakout candidate due to high expectations and prior All-American-level recruitment, while Bernstein suggests Colin Joseph as a quarterback successor and emphasizes the need for consistent QB play to drive team success.
The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Brian White
Q: Did you just wake up one day and you're like, man, I want to write a book?
I got fired at Colorado State, and my wife encouraged me to finally write the book I've been talking about.
The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Brian White
Q: How do you implement these things from your book in the day where you could have a dude in the running back room for three months, six months, and then all of a sudden he's going somewhere else?
You need to have conviction and belief in running your program, teaching players about these important values.
The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Brian White
Q: What's the book about?
The book discusses the significance of the locker room, personal development, and the values learned within it.
Cornerbacks Coach Robert Steeples
Q: How do you start to build relationships with the new faces in the cornerbacks room?
Steeples emphasized the importance of getting to know his players personally and understanding their backgrounds.

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What is Bleav in Badgers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show combines former Badgers players turned analysts with inside access to Wisconsin football, delivering episode-by-episode breakdowns of coaching moves, NIL dynamics, recruiting, and on-field strategy. Across samples, the hosts balance insider chatter about roster development, spring practice notes, and schedule analysis with candid memories from their playing days and local Wisconsin culture, often tying football to community and business interests. A recurring strength is the blend of personal Badger lore, practical game insight, and timely commentary on how NIL and transfer dynamics affect team building, making it useful for fans, sponsors, and brands looking to connect with a highly engaged, locally rooted audience. Noteworthy is... more

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2. Evan Cohen
3. Jon McNamara
4. Rob Havenstein
5. Ari Confesor
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7. Robert Steeples
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