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The Wisconsin Sportscast

The Cap Times
Wisconsin Badgers
Green Bay Packers
Milwaukee Brewers
Jordan Love
NFL
Milwaukee Bucks
Transfer Portal
College Football
Luke Fickell
NCAA
NIL
NFL Draft
Giannis Antetokounmpo
NCAA Tournament
Super Bowl
Kohl Center
Matt Lafleur
Wisconsin Badgers Football
College Football Playoffs
Dan Hurley

A weekly podcast with insights and analysis on the Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks from two of Wisconsin’s most experienced sports journalists. Mike Lucas is a veteran sports columnist for the Cap Times and was a Badgers radio color commentator for over 25 years. Tom Oates was a sports reporter and columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal for 40 years.

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For this week's episode of The Wisconsin Sportscast, not even storms kept Lucas and Oates away from the recording studio. Topics:

* Chris McIntosh announced his time as athletic director with UW-Madison has come to an end, as he is accepting a po... more

In this week's episode of The Wisconsin Sportscast, the transfer portal is open, which means big news for Badger Men’s Basketball. John Blackwell has announced that he is officially entering the portal. Badger fans might be mad or upset at him for th... more

In this week's episode of The Wisconsin Sportscast, Oate’s NCAA Men’s Basketball brackets are alive, if just barely. After UConn beat Michigan State and Duke, a lot of people’s brackets probably look pretty similar. Duke had a good team, sure, but it... more

In this week's episode of The Wisconsin Sportscast, we have to celebrate Mark Johnson on his ninth career NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship. That puts him in the running for most national championships in college sports, and he’s in some good... more

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Tony Granato
Former Olympian, player and coach, known for his accomplishments in hockey.
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Bill Brophy
Former sports editor of the Wisconsin State Journal and veteran sports journalist
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Episode: Bill Brophy and the Rise of the Brewers

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Mike Lucas
Host of The Wisconsin Sportscast; Cap Times columnist with decades covering Wisconsin sports and a Badgers radio color commentator role.
Tom Oates
Co-host of The Wisconsin Sportscast; long-time sports reporter and columnist with extensive Wisconsin coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Sports!

    Sports!

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    5
    Tell Dylan
    United States3 years ago
  • The Best

    Great perspective on Wisconsin sports.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MJFINNANE
    United States3 years ago
  • Listening w a Miller Lite bottle in hand

    Oates is the best!

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    5
    Broski
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic!!

    Looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
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    ColleenWilly
    United States3 years ago

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Audience seems to favor consistent, local coverage over national sports chatter
Fans enjoy the banter and practical takeaways for fans and advertisers
Some episodes highlight strong coverage of Wisconsin teams and coaching decisions
Listeners appreciate the deep Wisconsin sports insight and veteran perspectives

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Live at the Greenbush Bar! Successful Seasons for the Brewers, Packers and Badgers
Q: What would be a successful year for Wisconsin?
A successful year would be achieving a 6-6 record and making it to a bowl game.
Live at the Greenbush Bar! Successful Seasons for the Brewers, Packers and Badgers
Q: What would be a successful season for the Green Bay Packers?
They need to make noise in the playoffs to validate their good roster and past playoff appearances.
One Tough Badger Football Schedule, and Pocket Pancakes Lead Brewers to Victory
Q: Which teams do you fear most in the playoff race?
The Dodgers and Phillies are seen as strong contenders that could pose significant challenges for the Brewers.
One Tough Badger Football Schedule, and Pocket Pancakes Lead Brewers to Victory
Q: Do you think the Brewers need to improve their lineup for the postseason?
The team is strong, but there's a concern about missing a big hitter in the middle of their lineup as the season progresses.
One Tough Badger Football Schedule, and Pocket Pancakes Lead Brewers to Victory
Q: What do you think about Nate Hobbs' injury impact on the Packers' season?
The injury to Nate Hobbs is impactful, as he was considered a key addition to the secondary, and now the team might struggle with depth at that position.

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Two veteran Wisconsin-based sports journalists provide in-depth, opinionated coverage of local teams, with a strong emphasis on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks. Episodes feature roster moves, coaching dynamics, conference play, and Big Ten landscape shifts, all framed by long-standing regional expertise and banter. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on Wisconsin sports culture, with anecdotes from a career in local journalism, and a cadence that blends practical takeaways for fans with cues that appeal to advertisers targeting a Wisconsin audience.

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