Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast Bleav Football

Clare Vogel of ESPN Madison and Wando's joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how NIL has changed things on campus, the culture of Badger athletics, the relationship between athletes and fans, and much more.

Wisconsin State Journal, Badger Extra, and madison.com reporter Jake Kocorowski is back on the podcast to discuss everything he saw in person at the Badgers' spring practices. The guys talk about why the linebacker depth is going to be key this season, how Tyler Van Dyke is adapting to Phil Longo's offense, what holes are left on the roster, and much more.

Badgers running back Chez Mellusi joins Bernie and Perko to discuss rehabbing his leg after his season-ending injury, what his goals are for 2024, how he's grown into a leader for the team, and much more.

Friend of the show Clint Cosgrove returns to break down the tape on some of the Badgers' highest priority remaining prospects in the 2025 class, including LB Mason Posa, CB Tre Poteat, DB Zay Gentry, and RB Jace Clarizio.

Former Wisconsin Badgers Director of Strength and Conditioning John Dettmann joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey from Executive Director of the YMCA in South Florida to Wisconsin strength coach under Barry Alvarez, his favorite memories from the weight room, how they built the strongest teams in program history, and much more.

Badgers OLB Darryl Peterson stops by to join Bernie and Perko to talk about all of the new faces in the OLB room, the biggest differences from year one to year two under Coach Fickell, who reps Ohio the hardest in the locker room, what he's looking forward to for this fall, and much more.