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

Locked On Podcast Network, Ryan Harings
Wisconsin Badgers
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Big Ten Conference
Colton Joseph
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College Football
Basketball
Greg Gard
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Nolan Winter
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John Blackwell
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Penn State
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NIL
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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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Big Ten powers gear up for a season of high stakes and sky-high expectations. Oregon’s fans are asking: Is this finally the year Dan Lanning leads the Ducks to a national championship? Ohio State faces questions about the Arthur Smith-led offense and... more

Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey shatters records with five first-round picks in the PWHL draft, led by Caroline Harvey’s No. 1 overall selection. Can this gold-standard program continue its dominance after so many stars turn pro? Ryan Herrings and A... more

Wisconsin Badgers football locks in a powerhouse 2027 recruiting class, led by a dominant offensive line haul. Could the strength in the trenches signal a new era for the program? Ryan Harings ranks every positional group, spotlighting blue-chip pros... more

Wisconsin Badgers basketball breaks an 11-year drought by landing top-100 in-state recruit Jalen Brown—a 6'4" combo guard from Milwaukee with three-level scoring potential and elite defensive upside. Can Brown's length, athleticism, and playmaking ca... more

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Recent Guests

Connor Whelan
Basketball analyst and contributor
Frequent guest on Locked On Badgers
Episode: Nine Wins: Wisconsin Badgers SHOCK College Football World With Bold Win Predictions & Hot Takes
Zach Anderson-Yokseimer
Locked On UCLA
Locked On UCLA
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: Big 10 & SEC MEGA CONFERENCE Coming Soon... What this means for Wisconsin
Craig Schiemann
Locked On Big Ten
Locked On Big Ten
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: Big 10 & SEC MEGA CONFERENCE Coming Soon... What this means for Wisconsin
Mark Colkin
Locked On USC personality
Locked On USC
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: Tony Petitti is DRIVING college football | What this means for Wisconsin
Zach Anderson-Yokheimer
Locked On UCLA analyst
Locked On UCLA
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: Tony Petitti is DRIVING college football | What this means for Wisconsin
Craig Schieman
Locked On Big Ten host
Locked On Big Ten
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: Tony Petitti is DRIVING college football | What this means for Wisconsin
Traevion Donley
Wisconsin native Air Force veteran
Guest on Locked On Badgers
Episode: BREAKOUT POTENTIAL: Wisconsin Badgers’ Colton Joseph AIMS to REDEFINE QB Expectations
Alex Seaman
Wisconsin student, Locked On Hockey Insider
Wisconsin/Locked On Hockey
Episode: NEW BEGINNING: Wisconsin Badgers REBUILD After Caroline Harvey, Lacey Eden DEPARTURE
Jake Davis
Head coach of Germantown Football
Germantown High School (Wisconsin)
Episode: RECRUITING: Wisconsin Badgers Land Cole Reiter—Coach Davis TALKS About His NEXT-LEVEL Talent!

Hosts

Ryan Harings
Host of Locked On Badgers; provides daily Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage with insider perspectives.
Spencer McLaughlin
Host of Locked On Big Ten Squad and related programs; contributes Big Ten governance and conference-structure insights.
Zach Seiko
Co-host with Wisconsin-focused coverage and cross-show collaboration.

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 States4 months ago
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    19mjs79
    United States5 months ago
  • This guy Ryan is the biggest Wisconsin sports nerd on the planet. Follow and listen, really entertaining.

    Audible
    5
    James H.
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Some criticisms point to repetitive focus on football at times and ad reads.
Guests and hosts are praised for knowledgeable perspectives and engaging banter.
Fans value the mix of in-depth team analysis and broader conference governance topics.
Listeners appreciate insider access and balanced discussion with diverse guest voices.

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

Apple Podcasts
#240
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#36
Taiwan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#68
New Zealand/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nine Wins: Wisconsin Badgers SHOCK College Football World With Bold Win Predictions & Hot Takes
Q: Who are the top two backs likely to carry the load if the run game carries the offense?
Sama and Dupreeh are identified as the likely top two, with Jackson potentially stepping in to add a punch, but balance and offensive line play are critical to reaching nine wins.
Nine Wins: Wisconsin Badgers SHOCK College Football World With Bold Win Predictions & Hot Takes
Q: How many teams on this schedule really terrify you?
Only Notre Dame stands out as a truly daunting challenge, with Penn State, USC, and Iowa being worrisome but not overwhelming; most other games are perceived as winnable with momentum.
SURGE: Wisconsin Badgers add James Roberson, recruiting MOMENTUM continues to ACCELERATE
Q: Who is the best recruiter on this staff?
Jon explains that top candidates like Yahzeen Zion and Mekai Williams are among the best, with Matt Mitchell highlighted for his work with the linebackers/edge room and a strong overall recruiting operation that balances talent with fit.
CRITICAL DEPTH: Wisconsin Badgers O-Line Faces PRESSURE, Kevin Heywood & PJ Wilkins Under PRESSURE!
Q: What is the biggest difference you expect up front this year?
The guests expect more consistency and health on the line, with Heywood, Wilkins, and Mandel forming a more solid and higher-ceiling unit than last year, aided by Mateos' coaching and a more stable roster.
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: Wisconsin Badgers LAND Elite Mekhi Williams, Jai Jones Fuels RECRUITING Surge!
Q: What does Jai Jones bring to the program, watching his film, and what position could he fit into best?
Jones is quick, twitchy, and versatile; his film suggests he could play boundary corner, flanker, or even slot—depending on how Wisconsin wants to use his athleticism and how the staff develops him.

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What is Locked On Badgers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball, with frequent guests and cross-program banter focused on conference realignment, governance, recruiting, NIL, and the evolving college sports landscape. Episodes blend in-depth team analysis with broader league dynamics, including playoff formats and media/TV considerations, while interleaving sponsor reads and insider perspectives from a range of Wisconsin-centric and rival-program voices. A notable pattern is the balance between long-term program strategy and day-to-day roster or matchup breakdowns, often anchored by a single host who guides conversations through a fan-focused lens. The format tends to pair tactical breakdowns (positions, depth charts, recruiting) with hi... more

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1. Connor Whelan
2. Zach Anderson-Yokseimer
3. Craig Schiemann
4. Mark Colkin
5. Zach Anderson-Yokheimer
6. Craig Schieman
7. Traevion Donley
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