The Bucky Report

Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka
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Welcome to The Bucky Report, your ultimate podcast destination for die-hard Wisconsin Badgers fans! Join your hosts, Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka, as they bring you passionate, authentic takes from a fan's perspective.  Every week, Rajeev and Justin dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Wisconsin Badgers sports, delivering all the action, analysis, and opinions you crave.  This podcast is built by fans, for fans!So, if you bleed cardinal and white, if Jump Around is your anthem, and if you can't get enough of Bucky Badger, The Bucky Report is for you! Tune in, subscribe, and get ready to cheer, because when Rajeev and Justin talk Badgers, it's game on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Why 2026 Feels Different for Wisconsin Football | 5 Reasons to Believe

    Wisconsin football has plenty of skeptics heading into 2026, but there are also some very real reasons for optimism. In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the latest recruiting momentum surrounding Luke Fickell's program, including the recent commitment from Brody Pfannenstiel. We discuss where the 2027 class stands, who could be next to commit, and why recruiting feels different right now in Madison. Then we dive into our main event: 5 Reasons to Believe. From coaching changes and roster improvements to recruiting wins and increased investment across the program, we examine why 2026 could be the year Wisconsin football starts turning the corner. Do you agree that 2026 feels different? What is YOUR biggest reason for optimism heading into the season? Follow The Bucky Report on X: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on X: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on X: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ #WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTen #WisconsinRecruiting #OnWisconsin #TheBuckyReport Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  2. Jun 14

    10 Tough Questions Facing Wisconsin Football + Recruiting Surge Continues

    Wisconsin football is entering a pivotal season under Luke Fickell, but there are still some massive questions surrounding the future of the program. On today's episode of The Bucky Report, we tackle 10 tough under-the-radar questions that could determine whether Wisconsin is truly turning the corner. Can Luke Fickell finally establish an identity? Has he become the CEO-type head coach Wisconsin hired him to be? Has the coaching staff learned from past mistakes? Is the program mentally tough enough to handle adversity? And most importantly… is rock bottom officially in the rearview mirror for Wisconsin football? We also break down the latest Wisconsin recruiting momentum, including new commitments from James Roberson and Jack Tabbert, plus a major addition for Wisconsin basketball with Jack Thelen. We discuss what these commitments mean for the future of the Badgers and whether Luke Fickell has officially locked down the state of Wisconsin. Plus, we discuss the latest Brendan Sorsby controversy and why his situation has become one of the biggest debates in college football. Topics include: Luke Fickell and the future of Wisconsin football The 10 biggest questions facing the Badgers Colton Joseph and the quarterback outlook Wisconsin’s injury issues and changes to strength & conditioning Wisconsin recruiting and recent commitments The Brendan Sorsby debate Wisconsin basketball recruiting with Jack Thelen Is Wisconsin football finally back? Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  3. Jun 10

    Brendan Sorsby Bet on His Own Team… and the Judge Is Letting Him Play?

    Brendan Sorsby placed over 9,000 bets totaling nearly $90,000, including wagers involving his own team… and he’s still allowed to play college football. How did we get here? On this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, I dive into one of the most shocking NCAA controversies in recent memory. The NCAA ruled Sorsby permanently ineligible after its gambling investigation, but a court injunction has allowed the Texas Tech quarterback to suit up in 2026. This isn’t just about Brendan Sorsby. It’s about the future of college football, the integrity of the game, and whether any rules still carry consequences in the NIL and transfer portal era. Has college football crossed a line that it can’t come back from? Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Brendan Sorsby be allowed to play, or did the NCAA get this right from the beginning? #CollegeFootball #NCAA #BrendanSorsby #TexasTechFootball #SportsGambling #NIL #CollegeFootballNews Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  4. Jun 8

    Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting Surge: Major Football & Basketball Commitments

    Wisconsin Recruiting Surge: Two Big Wins... More Commits Next? Wisconsin recruiting is on a roll. On today's show, we break down a massive weekend for the Badgers as Luke Fickell and Greg Gard both land major recruiting victories. We'll dive into what Wisconsin is getting from its newest football commitment, what the latest basketball addition means for the future of the program, and why the momentum may not be slowing down anytime soon. With Official Visit Weekend finishing up in Madison, several top targets remain on campus and more decisions could be right around the corner. We'll discuss who is visiting, who Wisconsin is trending with, and whether another wave of commitments could be on the horizon. We'll also talk about what these recruiting wins say about the direction of both programs and why Badger fans have plenty of reasons to be excited heading into the summer. 🔴 Topics Include: Wisconsin lands a major defensive line commitment Greg Gard adds one of his top basketball targets Official Visit Weekend #2 updates Which recruits could be next to commit? Recruiting momentum under Luke Fickell Why Wisconsin's 2027 football class continues to climb What the latest basketball addition means for the roster What do you think? Are more commitments coming before the weekend is over? Let us know in the comments! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ #WisconsinBadgers #BadgerFootball #WisconsinRecruiting #LukeFickell #GregGard #CollegeFootballRecruiting #BadgerBasketball #BuckyReport #WisconsinFootball #CollegeBasketballRecruiting #OnWisconsin #Badgers Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  5. Jun 5

    Can Wisconsin Land More 2027 Stars? Official Visit Weekend 2 Preview

    Official Visit Weekend 2 is here, and Wisconsin has another huge opportunity to build on the momentum that's been growing throughout the 2027 recruiting cycle. On this episode of The Bucky Report, we're breaking down every major prospect expected in Madison this weekend, where the Badgers stand with each recruit, and which players could be the next dominoes to fall for Luke Fickell and his staff. We'll take a closer look at: 🏈 Chuck Alexander 🏈 Steele Harris 🏈 Brody Pfannenstiel 🏈 James Roberson 🏈 Yahzeen Zion 🏈 Alijah Shaw Who are Wisconsin's top priorities? Which recruit is most likely to commit next? And can the Badgers keep their recent recruiting surge rolling into another successful official visit weekend? We'll also discuss the current state of the 2027 class, recent commitments, and why Wisconsin appears to be gaining serious traction with some of the nation's top prospects. Will Weekend 2 produce another commitment for the Badgers? Let us know your predictions in the comments! #WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #BadgerRecruiting #LukeFickell #OfficialVisits #CollegeFootballRecruiting #Badgers #WisconsinRecruiting #BigTenFootball #BuckyReport Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ Subscribe for Wisconsin football recruiting coverage, official visit breakdowns, commitment predictions, film analysis, roster news, and weekly live discussions covering everything Wisconsin Athletics. Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  6. Jun 1

    Who Commits Next?! Wisconsin Badgers OV Weekend 1 Review

    Official visit season is officially underway, and Wisconsin made a major statement with its first big recruiting weekend of the summer. On today's show, we're breaking down everything we learned from OV Weekend 1 including WHO COMMITTED, which recruits helped themselves the most, which visitors look closest to committing next, and what it all means for the future of the 2027 class. We'll also preview OV Weekend 2 and examine where Luke Fickell and his staff still need to add talent before signing day. We'll discuss the weekend visits from Mekhi Williams, Royalton Allen, Darin Graham, Nathan Jones, Tavares Powell, and Jai Jones, along with the growing buzz surrounding several of Wisconsin's top recruiting targets. Which visitors left Madison with the Badgers leading? Who could be next to join the class? And which recruit should Badger fans be watching most closely over the coming days and weeks? We'll also take a deeper look at the current 2027 class featuring names like Jack Sorgi, Kingston Allen, Hunter Mallinger, Reece Mallinger, Cole Reiter, Korz Loken, Keaton Wollan and others, while discussing the biggest remaining needs at wide receiver, cornerback, defensive line, linebacker and beyond. Can Wisconsin finish with one of the program's best recruiting classes of the Luke Fickell era? Join us live and let us know: Which OV Weekend 1 visitor are you most confident Wisconsin lands? Who is the next commitment? Which position group is the biggest remaining need in the 2027 class? Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  7. May 29

    Wisconsin Badgers HUGE OV Weekend Preview | Top 2027 Targets In Madison

    Official visit season is officially HERE — and Wisconsin’s first massive OV weekend could shape the future of the 2027 class. On today’s show, we break down every major storyline surrounding Luke Fickell’s huge recruiting weekend in Madison. We are joined by good friend Nick Osen from 247 Sports! We dive into the top uncommitted visitors expected on campus, including Mekhi Williams, Royalton Allen, Jai Jones, Tavares Powell, Darin Graham, and linebacker Nathan Jones — one of the most intriguing names on the board right now. We’ll also discuss why this weekend is so important for Wisconsin as the Badgers look to build on one of the hottest 2027 recruiting classes in the country. Plus: 🔥 Which recruits are realistic flip/watch candidates 🔥 Who Wisconsin is pushing hardest for this weekend 🔥 Why this OV cycle feels different under Luke Fickell 🔥 Current commits helping recruit the class 🔥 Early prediction talk and commitment possibilities 🔥 What a successful OV Weekend 1 would look like The Bucky Report is your home for Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting coverage, official visit breakdowns, recruiting intel, camp news, and all things Luke Fickell recruiting. #WisconsinBadgers #Badgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #BadgersRecruiting #CollegeFootballRecruiting #OfficialVisit #OVWeekend #BuckyReport #247Sports 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5349381712379904 Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  8. May 25

    Wisconsin Football Recruiting: Breaking Down Top 2027 Defensive Targets & Official Visits

    Wisconsin’s 2027 defensive recruiting board is starting to come into focus — and the message is clear: SPEED. LENGTH. VERSATILITY On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the Badgers’ top defensive targets in the 2027 class, including Nathan Jones, Mekhi Williams, Darin Graham, Darryl Flemister, Evan Via, Royalton Allen, Yahzeen Zion, and more. We dive into the loaded official visit weekends coming to Madison and discuss what Luke Fickell and Mike Tressel appear to be building defensively for the future of Wisconsin football. We’ll analyze: 🏈 Official visit weekends 🏈 Film breakdowns and player evaluations 🏈 The evolving identity of Wisconsin’s defense 🏈 Why the Badgers are prioritizing length, versatility, and speed 🏈 Which recruits could become the biggest difference-makers Is this the blueprint for the next era of Badger defense? #WisconsinBadgers #Badgers #WisconsinFootball #BadgerFootball #LukeFickell #CollegeFootball #Recruiting #FootballRecruiting #BadgersRecruiting #BuckyReport #BigTenFootball #WisconsinRecruiting Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
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Welcome to The Bucky Report, your ultimate podcast destination for die-hard Wisconsin Badgers fans! Join your hosts, Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka, as they bring you passionate, authentic takes from a fan's perspective.  Every week, Rajeev and Justin dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Wisconsin Badgers sports, delivering all the action, analysis, and opinions you crave.  This podcast is built by fans, for fans!So, if you bleed cardinal and white, if Jump Around is your anthem, and if you can't get enough of Bucky Badger, The Bucky Report is for you! Tune in, subscribe, and get ready to cheer, because when Rajeev and Justin talk Badgers, it's game on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Bucky Report
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