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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
NCAA Basketball
NIL
Nolan Winter
NCAA Football
Recruiting
Greg Gard
Indiana Hoosiers
Luke Fickell
College Football Playoff
John Blackwell
Indiana
NCAA

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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Latest Episodes

Inside Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting WHY Luke Fickell HAS the PROGRAM on the right track! Wisconsin Badgers football’s recruiting operation reveals surprising behind-the-scenes hustle—500+ hours for a single commitment and round-the-clock staff engage... more

MARCH MADNESS EXPANSION : Why it's a GOOD THING for the FANS and the SPORT! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Gametime ... more

Greg Gard and in-state recruiting for the Wisconsin Badgers program - is there a PROBLEM? 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-onl... more

DIFFERENCE-MAKER: Coach PRAISES DJ Davis’ ELITE Versatility and Grit in '27 Wisconsin Badgers class! Wisconsin Badgers land standout athlete DJ Davis—can his elite ball skills and fierce competitiveness elevate their secondary? HS head coach Zachary ... more

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Recent Guests

Zachary Blum
Head Coach, Wisconsin Badgers football program
Wisconsin Badgers
Episode: DIFFERENCE-MAKER: Coach PRAISES DJ Davis’ ELITE Versatility and Grit in '27 Wisconsin Badgers class!
Spencer McLaughlin
Host of Locked On College Football, guest on this episode
Locked On College Football
Episode: BIG 10 SQUAD: The College Football Playoff may EXPAND TO 24 TEAMS | How this impacts Wisconsin
Cole Reiter
Four-star in-state offensive tackle from Germantown, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers commit
Episode: ELITE OL Cole Reiter JOINS the show! Wisconsin Badgers’ IN-STATE RECRUITING! Scouting his game!
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
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?
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?
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 States3 months ago
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    19mjs79
    United States4 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 Statesa year 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.

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

Apple Podcasts
#149
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#38
Taiwan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#99
Sweden/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#247
New Zealand/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DIFFERENCE-MAKER: Coach PRAISES DJ Davis’ ELITE Versatility and Grit in '27 Wisconsin Badgers class!
Q: When did Wisconsin maybe come into the mix and what stood out about the recruiting process for you?
Coach Cooper did a tremendous job in recruiting, Wisconsin's energy and the head coach's positive outlook stood out, and the visit to Madison solidified that it was a good fit for DJ's personality and development arc.
DIFFERENCE-MAKER: Coach PRAISES DJ Davis’ ELITE Versatility and Grit in '27 Wisconsin Badgers class!
Q: Man, thank you for the time, really do appreciate it. I want to start here, let's just kind of break down his game. If you had to scout DJ Davis, what would you put on a scouting report?
DJ's length and elite ball skills stand out, but more than that, his competitiveness and willingness to come downhill and fit the run as a safety distinguish him. He can high-point the ball like a receiver yet consistently get to and tackle the run at the line of scrimmage in the Big Ten, which is rare and valuable.
FOOTBALL HYPE! Why Wisconsin Badgers football is on the UPSWING? Recruiting news!
Q: Does it feel like there's any still trying to figure out the new coaching schemes?
There is a sense of natural cohesion; most coordinators and coaches are familiar with key players, and the new staff appears to have meshed well with the roster, suggesting a smoother transition than expected.
FOOTBALL HYPE! Why Wisconsin Badgers football is on the UPSWING? Recruiting news!
Q: What happens if they beat Notre Dame? Is this a playoff team?
They are likely to be a bowl team if they beat Notre Dame; a win could place them in the top three to five with a returning quarterback, raising the possibility of being a playoff contender, though it's not guaranteed and depends on the rest of the schedule.
Basketball SWEET 16 or Football 10 win season — What comes FIRST? | Wisconsin Badgers Podcast
Q: Who is the most important basketball player on the roster next season?
Nolan Winter is the most important due to his versatility and leadership, followed by Owen Foxwell as a key playmaker; Elmer is also a crucial piece depending on development.

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1. Zachary Blum
2. Spencer McLaughlin
3. Cole Reiter
4. Nick Gose
5. Ryan Andersen
6. Zach Anderson-Yoxheimer
7. Mark Kolkin
8. Roman Tomashoff

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