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BuckAround: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Richard Branch/Maxwell Brusky
Wisconsin Badgers Football
Wisconsin Badgers
Big Ten Conference
Purdue Football
Prop Bets
Tyler Van Dyke
Football Season 2024
Team Performance Stats
Player Predictions
Ryan Walters
Braden Locke
Sponsorship In College Sports
NCAA Football
NIL
Recruiting Strategies
Running Backs
Game Analysis
Alabama
Hudson Card
Notre Dame Football

BuckAround is the original podcast focused exclusively on Wisconsin football. An outgrowth of the popular blog founded in 2012, the BuckAround podcast is for the Badger fan who can never get enough Bucky!

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Latest Episodes

Rich and Max take a look at Colton Joseph's 2025 season at Old Dominion and talk about how he fits in with Wisconsin for 2026

Rich and Max discuss the roster post-portal. They talk about it so much they push off breaking down Colton Joseph for next time.

Rich and Max find 5 different ways to say Luke Fickell has a lot to prove this year.

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Recent Guests

Jim Polzin
Columnist for Badger Extra and the Wisconsin State Journal
Badger Extra
Episode: Episode 366 - Week 9: Oregon
Ryan Anderson
Contributor at Dairy Raid
Dairy Raid
Episode: Episode 361 - Week 4: Maryland
Colten Bartholomew
Journalist for Wisconsin State Journal and Badger Extra
Wisconsin State Journal
Episode: Episode 352 - Wrapping up Spring with Colten Bartholomew
Ryan Andersen
A prominent figure in Badger fandom and analyst from The Dairy Raid
The Dairy Raid
Episode: Episode 342 - WTF Happened to the Air Raid with The Dairy Raid
Drew DeArmond
Co-host of Talk and Ball on ESPN's 97.7 and contributor to Tider Insider
ESPN 97.7
Episode: Episode 329 - B1G Picture: Alabama
Lucas Rohde
Host of Running for the Roses, a podcast about college football
Running for the Roses
Episode: Episode 326 - B1G Picture: Basically Everyone Else
Andy Schaff
Guest specializing in prop betting for college football
Private Individual
Episode: Episode 325 - Prop Bets: 2024 Edition
Colton Bartholomew
Reporter covering Wisconsin Badgers Football
Episode: Episode 323 - Depthier
Matt Mitchell
Outside linebacker and special teams coordinator at the University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Episode 321 - Q & A with Matt Mitchell

Hosts

Richard Branch
Co-host of BuckAround; long-running host with deep Wisconsin football insight and fan perspective
Maxwell Brusky
Co-host of BuckAround; known for detailed breakdowns and collaborative banter with Richard Branch

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • One of my must listens

    Appreciate the fan perspective. Having Jim and Colton on only makes it better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redemption2013
    United States5 months ago
  • Hello

    very good haha

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mac and cheesese
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love Richard’s Laugh

    Love the show even more. So glad you are back for the resurrection of Badger football.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monet's Lily
    United States2 years ago
  • South Jersey Pete

    So glad they came back after such a long break.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    South Jersey Pete
    United States3 years ago
  • Just ok

    Loved these guys years ago when they were about the only podcast out there talking Badger football. But they aren’t the only ones now. I love their passion and commitment but reality is they just aren’t very good or terribly knowledgeable compared to other pods out there now. They shoulda stayed “retired”.

    P.S. please stop laughing really hard at stuff that isn’t funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KevininDC
    United States3 years ago

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Some critics wish for more frequent episodes and faster content updates.
Listeners praise deep analysis and engaging discussion about rosters and transfers.
Fans value the authentic, humorous banter and insider Wisconsin football insights.

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#198
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Talking Points

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Episode 373 - Listener Potpourri 2026 Edition
Q: What would work for Wisconsin's strategy for success now?
The answer may lie in identifying under-recruited players and developing them, but there's a need to recognize how to transition in today's competitive landscape.
Episode 373 - Listener Potpourri 2026 Edition
Q: How do you think a typical Wisconsin team over the past 20 years would have fared against the 2025 schedule?
A typical Wisconsin team would likely have a solid chance against the 2025 schedule, especially with a strong 2019 team comparison, potentially achieving 7-5.
Episode 368 - Week 12: Indiana
Q: Why do you think Carter Smith is playing?
It's complicated because he hasn't shown enough improvement, and there are questions about whether he is truly better than Hunter Simmons.
Episode 352 - Wrapping up Spring with Colten Bartholomew
Q: How excited should people be that Jaden Ballard seems to be like the number two outside guy?
Jaden Ballard is definitely good and adds a dual speed element that is really attractive for this offense.
Episode 319 - Big Picture: Rutgers
Q: What do you think sort of like the long term, hey, this is reasonable to expect from Rutgers in the next several years?
If Rutgers can consistently have winning seasons and get to bowl games, that would be a valid expectation for the program.

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A lively, fan-driven Wisconsin Badgers football show that combines in-depth game analysis with banter and listener interactions. Hosts Richard Branch and Maxwell Brusky break down rosters, coaching strategies, and in-season performance, often diving into transfer portal impacts, NIL dynamics, and the Big Ten landscape. The show stands out for its engaging, self-described fan perspective, long-running coverage of Wisconsin football, and approachable deep-dives that appeal to devoted Badger fans while still offering accessible takeaways for casual listeners.

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1. Jim Polzin
2. Ryan Anderson
3. Colten Bartholomew
4. Ryan Andersen
5. Drew DeArmond
6. Lucas Rohde
7. Andy Schaff
8. Colton Bartholomew

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