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Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball

Locked On Podcast Network, Ryan Harings
Wisconsin Badgers
Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
Transfer Portal
Colton Joseph
Fanduel
Basketball
College Football
Big 10
Luke Fickell
NCAA Football
Wisconsin Badgers Football
NCAA Basketball
NIL
Indiana
Nolan Winter
Greg Gard
John Blackwell
Indiana Hoosiers
Carter Smith

Locked On Badgers podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Wisconsin Badgers. Hosted by Ryan Harings, the Locked On Badgers podcast provides your daily Wisconsin fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Wisconsin Badgers. From Camp Randall’s electric atmos... more

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ZEROED IN: Wisconsin Badgers Target Jack Sorgi as Must-HAVE Quarterback in 2027 Recruiting Class! Wisconsin Badgers target legacy quarterback Jack Sorgi as their top 2027 recruit. Could his arm talent and football IQ reignite the Badgers’ offense? Ho... more

ARE WE BETTER? Wisconsin Badgers BASKETBALL portal ADDITIONS and THOUGHTS! Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, an... more

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MASSIVE! Eian Elmer COMMITS to the Badgers!! Greg Gard ADDS TWO more pieces in the portal! Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-... more

Shockwaves hit Wisconsin Badgers athletics as Chris McIntosh departs as Athletic Director, sparking questions about the program’s future leadership and direction. Could Marcus Sedberry move from interim to full-time AD, or is a nationwide search inev... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Gose
247Sports analyst guest on the episode
247Sports
Episode: Winter STAYING? Wisconsin Badgers PORTAL THOUGHTS? Football SPRING practice!
Ryan Andersen
Dairy Raid coach, Wisconsin football analyst
Dairy Raid
Episode: VIBE: Wisconsin Badgers Spring Football—Coach Andersen BREAKS DOWN Offensive Changes
Jake Kocorowski
Badger Observer writer
Badger Observer
Episode: Wisconsin Badgers SPRING STANDOUTS and CONCERNS with Jake Kocorowski! Colton Joseph thoughts!
Zach Anderson-Yoxheimer
Host from Locked On Bruins joining the panel
Locked On Bruins
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: The Big 10 is CRUSHING March Madness | Will Michigan & Illinois MEET in the Final?
Mark Kolkin
Host from Locked On USC joining the panel
Locked On USC
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: The Big 10 is CRUSHING March Madness | Will Michigan & Illinois MEET in the Final?
Jay Stevens
Host from Locked On Buckeyes
Locked On Buckeyes
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: The Big 10 is CRUSHING March Madness | Will Michigan & Illinois MEET in the Final?
Roman Tomashoff
Host from Locked On Huskies
Locked On Huskies
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: The Big 10 is CRUSHING March Madness | Will Michigan & Illinois MEET in the Final?
Isaiah Hull
Host from Locked On Wolverines
Locked On Wolverines
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: The Big 10 is CRUSHING March Madness | Will Michigan & Illinois MEET in the Final?
Kevin Claxton
Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker; coach at Charlotte High School (Florida)
Wisconsin Badgers / Charlotte High School (Florida)
Episode: Can Luke Fickell’s Finally UNLOCK the Wisconsin Badgers’ Big Ten Ambitions? | Kevin Claxton JOINS!

Hosts

Ryan Harings
Host of Locked On Badgers, provides analysis and commentary within the Locked On Podcast Network.
Ross Jackson
Host on Locked On Badgers, contributes show coverage and analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 411 ratings
  • Disappointing single focus on moribund football program

    I used to subscribe to this show and really liked it for Wisconsin basketball. Now, it’s just a show on the moribund football program that’s going nowhere for the next 2 years.

    We get one show after every basketball game. Meanwhile, we’re getting analysis of the best deck chair color on the Titanic (i.e., the best portal finds for the dead-in-the-water football program ) day after day after day. And it’s happening IN THE MIDDLE OF BASKETBALL SEASON.

    It’s too bad— because the basketball analy... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    argu101
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show

    Good way to keep up with the Badgers. Enjoy the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    19mjs79
    United States3 months ago
  • This guy Ryan is the biggest Wisconsin sports nerd on the planet. Follow and listen, really entertaining.

    Audible
    5
    James H.
    United States10 months ago
  • Best Badgers podcast in the world

    This guy Ryan is the biggest Wisconsin sports nerd on the planet. Follow and listen, really entertaining.

    Audible
    5
    James H.
    United States10 months ago
  • Locked on Badgers!

    Ryan is knowledgeable and positive but not a homer. He also has great guests. Love when he talks to recruits and their families. Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkDucki
    United States10 months ago

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Some critiques note overemphasis on football-focused content and ad read frequency, with requests for more non-football coverage or diverse topics.
Positive feedback often highlights daily updates and insider insights.
Listeners generally praise the host's knowledge, conversational tone, and guest quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#175
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#138
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#13
Taiwan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#153
Austria/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#207
Japan/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DECISION: Should John Blackwell LEAD the Badgers at PG? Wisconsin’s Offseason HINGES on His Move
Q: What are the three biggest offseason priorities for this roster?
Host and coach agree on length, athleticism, and defensive versatility as top lines of effort, with a need for a balanced approach that preserves shooting while adding defensive tenacity and a rim protector.
Wisconsin Badgers SPRING STANDOUTS and CONCERNS with Jake Kocorowski! Colton Joseph thoughts!
Q: How does the offensive line look with Wilkins at left tackle?
Wilkins has the physical tools (6'6
Wisconsin Badgers SPRING STANDOUTS and CONCERNS with Jake Kocorowski! Colton Joseph thoughts!
Q: What's Colton Joseph's quarterback archetype, gunslinger or game manager?
From the starter's early look, Joseph isn't a pure gunslinger; he has arm talent and mobility, capable of deep throws and extending plays, but his game should refine within the offense to balance passing with quarterback runs.
Oklahoma's Loss Becomes Wisconsin Badgers' GAIN—can ZION KEARNEY be a GAMECHANGER for the BADGERS?
Q: Talk to me about Zion Kearney.
Jay Smith provides a breakdown of Kearney's speed, hands, and potential role at Wisconsin, noting that his success will largely depend on getting a quarterback who can consistently deliver the ball and the ability of the coaching staff to integrate him into a diverse route tree.
BLITZ: Coach Scott Gauthier DECONSTRUCTS Wisconsin Badgers vs High Point Panthers GAMEPLAN!
Q: What are the three keys to Wisconsin's game plan mentioned by the guest?
Transition defense, taking care of the ball, and dominating the glass, with emphasis on starting fast and making smart, patient plays to avoid giving High Point opportunities in transition.

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Recent guests on Locked On Badgers include:

1. Nick Gose
2. Ryan Andersen
3. Jake Kocorowski
4. Zach Anderson-Yoxheimer
5. Mark Kolkin
6. Jay Stevens
7. Roman Tomashoff
8. Isaiah Hull

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