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BuckAround: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Richard Branch/Maxwell Brusky
Wisconsin Badgers Football
Wisconsin Badgers
College Football
Luke Fickell
Big Ten Conference
NCAA Football
Transfer Portal
Braden Locke
NIL
Colton Joseph
Luke Fickel
Football
Iowa
Spring Practice
Penn State
Tyler Van Dyke
Michigan
NCAA
Prop Bets
Purdue 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

Max gets a cold at least twice per year. Don't let him try and convince you otherwise.

Rich and Max Look back at what they learned from spring practice 2026

Rich and Max give their thoughts on the first ⅓ of Spring Practice and talk about the string of recent commitments for the Badgers.

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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
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
Colten Bartholomew
Sports analyst and writer focusing on Wisconsin football
Badger Extra.
Episode: Episode 324 - Fall Camp Wrap Up with Colten Bartholomew
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 States7 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 States3 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 379 - Wrapping up Spring with Colten Bartholomew
Q: Dylan Johnson—what do you think?
He will play a fair amount, but the impact may be less visible; his interior line play and physical limitations will influence how much he stands out.
Episode 379 - Wrapping up Spring with Colten Bartholomew
Q: What do you think of the five then? Again, assuming Mandel slots in interior.
The five-man interior looks solid and deeper, with good run blocking and interior strength, though depth is still a piece to monitor if injuries occur.
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.

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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

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

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