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. 1D AGO

    Wisconsin STUNS Purdue! Badgers Send Massive March Message | Football Recruiting Buzz

    Wisconsin just delivered one of the biggest wins of the season, taking down the Purdue Boilermakers in a massive statement game — and we break down exactly what it means for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball heading into March. On this episode of The Bucky Report, we dive into Wisconsin’s huge win over Purdue, the performances that powered the Badgers to victory, and why this result could be a major signal that Wisconsin is peaking at the perfect time for the NCAA Tournament. Is this team built to make a real run in March? How does this win impact Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament and March Madness seeding outlook? We also shift to football recruiting, where Wisconsin Badgers football just landed a commitment from Isaac Miller, another key in-state addition for Luke Fickell and his staff. What does Miller bring to the program, and what does this commitment say about Wisconsin’s momentum recruiting inside the state? Topics include: Wisconsin vs Purdue Game Reaction! How the Badgers pulled off a massive Big Ten win What this victory means for Wisconsin’s March Madness outlook Players and adjustments that changed the game Wisconsin football lands Isaac Miller In-state recruiting momentum under Luke Fickell If you're a Badgers fan, this is your home for Wisconsin basketball analysis, Wisconsin football recruiting news, and Big Ten discussion all year long. Subscribe for more Badgers football recruiting updates, Wisconsin basketball breakdowns, and Bucky Report episodes every week. #WisconsinBadgers #BadgersBasketball #WisconsinFootball #BadgersRecruiting #MarchMadness #BigTenBasketball 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 3m
  2. Why I LOVE the Big Ten’s 24-Team Playoff Plan + Greg Gard’s Underrated Greatness

    3D AGO

    Why I LOVE the Big Ten’s 24-Team Playoff Plan + Greg Gard’s Underrated Greatness

    In this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, I dive into the newly proposed 24-team College Football Playoff format backed by the Big Ten — and why I absolutely love the idea. From more meaningful late-season games to incredible campus playoff environments and expanded access across college football, I explain why this proposal could actually be great for the sport. Then we shift to Wisconsin basketball, where the Badgers have once again finished off a strong Big Ten regular season. It’s time to talk about Greg Gard and the consistency he’s brought to the program. Wisconsin fans sometimes take the program’s high floor for granted, but Gard has quietly built one of the most reliable teams in the conference year after year. More playoff football, another strong Badgers season, and a little perspective on why both might deserve more appreciation. If you enjoy Wisconsin sports talk and thoughtful college football discussion, Rajeev’s Corner is the place for it. 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.

    24 min

  3. MAR 2

    Wisconsin Basketball: Real Contender or March Mirage? | Bracketology + Spring Football Talk!

    Wisconsin basketball had an up-and-down week — a frustrating loss to Oregon followed by a dominant win over Washington. So which Badgers team is real? On today’s solo episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev breaks down what went wrong against Oregon, what clicked in the Washington blowout, and whether this Wisconsin team is consistent enough to make a serious run in March Madness. We dive into: What the Oregon loss exposed What changed in the Washington win Whether the Badgers have too many flaws Current bracketology projections and potential NCAA Tournament seeding First round matchup scenarios Preview of Wisconsin’s final two regular season games Then we shift to spring football and the five biggest things to watch when Wisconsin football practice begins! Are the Badgers built for March… or headed for another early exit? And what should fans expect from spring football? Subscribe for weekly Wisconsin Badgers basketball and football analysis, recruiting updates, and in-depth breakdowns. #WisconsinBadgers #BadgersBasketball #MarchMadness #Bracketology #WisconsinFootball 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

  4. FEB 23

    Wisconsin Basketball Split Week vs Ohio State & Iowa | Spring Football & 2027 Recruiting

    Wisconsin Basketball had a split week — a road loss at Ohio State followed by a strong bounce-back win over Iowa at the Kohl Center. What does it mean for the Badgers’ NCAA Tournament hopes and potential March run? We break down key performances from Nick Boyd, John Blackwell, Nolan Winter, and Austin Rapp, discuss seeding projections, and set expectations for the next two games as the postseason picture sharpens. Special guest Nick Osen of 247Sports joins the show to provide recruiting insight and inside perspective on where the Wisconsin football program stands heading into spring. We preview Wisconsin Spring Football storylines, identify players we may be too high on, spotlight underrated names, and dive deep into the 2027 recruiting class. We discuss key offensive line targets including Cole Reiter, Reed Gerken, Hunter Mallinger, Reece Mallinger, and Luke Injaychock — and break down positional needs for the Badgers moving forward. Basketball momentum. NCAA Tournament outlook. Spring Football buzz. 2027 recruiting intel. It’s a full Wisconsin program deep dive on today’s episode. 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

  5. FEB 16

    Dream Week Changes EVERYTHING for Wisconsin Basketball | 5 Offensive Players to Watch in Spring!

    Wisconsin basketball may have just flipped its entire season in ONE week. After sitting on the NCAA Tournament bubble, the Badgers delivered a dream week with two massive statement wins over Illinois and Michigan State — and suddenly everything has changed. Just days ago, we were debating whether Wisconsin would even make the tournament. Now? The Badgers look like a lock. The real question becomes: how high can this team climb on the seed line? On today’s show, we break down both signature wins, what changed in Wisconsin’s play, and whether this surge is sustainable heading toward March. Is this a team getting hot at the perfect time — or one revealing its true ceiling? We also shift to Wisconsin football and discuss the departure of WR assistant coach Jordan Reid to the NFL. What does his loss mean for the wide receiver room, recruiting momentum, and the offense moving forward? Plus, with spring practice around the corner, we reveal the five offensive players we’re most excited about — the playmakers and key pieces who could define Wisconsin’s offense in 2026. Topics covered: Wisconsin vs Illinois breakdown Wisconsin vs Michigan State breakdown From bubble team to tournament lock How high can Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament seed go? Is this surge sustainable into March? Jordan Reid leaves for the NFL — impact on Wisconsin football Five offensive players to watch heading into spring practice Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers analysis, breakdowns, and real talk all season long. 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 2m
  6. Rajeev's Corner: Badgers Heating Up: Real Progress, Real Hope, Real March Upside

    FEB 13

    Rajeev's Corner: Badgers Heating Up: Real Progress, Real Hope, Real March Upside

    Wisconsin basketball may be hitting its stride at exactly the right time. In this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, we dive into the Badgers’ late-season surge and the real, visible progression this team has made throughout the year. From lineup growth and smarter execution to improved confidence and identity, the positive changes are starting to show on the court. This isn’t just about winning games — it’s about trajectory. The Badgers look more connected, more confident, and more dangerous than they did earlier in the season, and it’s creating real belief that Wisconsin could make a legitimate run in March. Are the Badgers truly peaking at the perfect time? How real is the growth? And what would it take for this team to turn momentum into a deep March push? Let’s talk about where Wisconsin stands — and why hope is rising in Madison. 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

  7. FEB 10

    Football Spring Stock Market! + Are the Badgers Slipping Toward the Bubble?

    Wisconsin basketball suffered a tough loss to Indiana, and now the question is getting louder — are the Badgers drifting toward the NCAA Tournament bubble? We break down where Wisconsin stands, what the loss means for their March Madness outlook, and how much concern fans should really have as the Big Ten race continues. Then we turn to Wisconsin football and open the Badgers Stock Market — player edition heading into spring. We go three buys, three holds, and three sells, breaking down which players look like true upgrades, who still has something to prove, and where Wisconsin could be slipping as spring football approaches. If you're a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this episode covers the biggest storylines in both basketball and football, including tournament positioning, program direction, and what to watch moving forward. 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 3m

  8. FEB 3

    MAKE or BREAK February for Wisconsin Basketball | Badgers Big Ten Breakdown

    On this week’s Bucky Report, we dive deep into Wisconsin basketball’s brutal February schedule and explain why the next seven games are truly make-or-break for Greg Gard’s team. With a gauntlet of Big Ten opponents, tough road environments, and postseason positioning on the line, this stretch will determine whether the Badgers are a real contender or just hanging on. In this episode, we break down: Wisconsin basketball’s February schedule and why it’s so difficult The seven-game stretch that could decide the Badgers’ season What Wisconsin must improve to survive Big Ten play Takeaways from the Ohio State game Austin Rapp’s standout performance and his growing role What this stretch means for NCAA Tournament hopes This is the most important month of the season for Wisconsin basketball. The margin for error is gone, and February will tell us exactly who the Badgers are. If you follow Wisconsin Badgers basketball, Big Ten hoops, or college basketball at large — this is the stretch you can’t ignore. Wisconsin Basketball, Wisconsin Badgers, Bucky Report, Big Ten Basketball, Greg Gard, NCAA Basketball, College Basketball Analysis, Wisconsin vs Ohio State, Austin Rapp, Badgers Basketball February Schedule 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.

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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
    204
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Bucky Report
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