Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast
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Preserving history, one story at a time. The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the values and virtues of sports by honoring the icons who defined them. In this special 6-episode live series, we sit down with Hall of Fame inductees to discuss the principles of leadership and the legacy of Wisconsin athletics. Recorded live at Central Standard Craft Distillery, these sessions offer a rare, intimate look at the character behind the greatness.

Episodes

  1. Jun 25

    WI Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast Ep. 3 | Mark Murphy

    From leading the Green Bay Packers through an incredible era of success to navigating some of the biggest franchise transitions in NFL history, Mark Murphy is a true titan of Wisconsin sports. In this episode, we sat down with the recently retired Packers CEO at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen to dive into his legendary career. Mark pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of trading superstar quarterbacks, shares his ultimate favorite Packer, and gives his honest take on the current NFL landscape. In this episode, we discuss: - What it’s really like to trade away a superstar quarterback (Favre and Rodgers) - Mark’s absolute favorite Packers player from his tenure - His candid reaction to the Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy reunion in Pittsburgh - What life looks like these days in retirement A special thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery Nunn Bush

    WI Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast Ep. 3 | Mark Murphy

  2. Apr 7

    WI Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast Ep. 2 | Marques Johnson

    From the inventor of the “Point Forward” to his legendary role as Raymond in White Men Can’t Jump, Marques Johnson is the definition of a Wisconsin icon. In this episode, we sat down with the 5x NBA All-Star at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen to dive into his incredible career. Marques shares his hilarious first impressions of Milwaukee winters, his transition from the hardwood to the big screen, and his thoughts on the current state of the Milwaukee Bucks. In this episode, we discuss: Marques’ first impressions of Milwaukee after getting drafted 🥶 The origin story of his acting career and White Men Can’t Jump ⛹🏽‍♂️ His thoughts on the future of the Bucks What it means to be a Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame inductee A special thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery Nunn Bush

    WI Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast Ep. 2 | Marques Johnson

  3. Jan 30

    WI Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast Ep. 1 | Bonnie Blair

    The debut of a new Wisconsin sports staple starts here. The first episode of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast features an exclusive interview with Olympic legend Bonnie Blair. Bonnie sits down with us to discuss the thrill of winning five gold medals over four Olympic Games and gives an inside look at which speed skating stars to watch in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast is an all-new series celebrating our state’s greatest athletes and the iconic careers that defined Wisconsin sports history. In This Episode: The Gold Standard: Bonnie reflects on her historic 5-gold medal run. Olympic Evolution: How the games have changed from her first debut to today. The Next Generation: Bonnie’s "ones to watch" for the 2026 Winter Games. Wisconsin Roots: Why the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame is a vital part of our sports culture. About the Show: Filmed live on location at Central Standard Craft Distillery, this 6-episode 2026 season brings you face-to-face with the legends who put Wisconsin on the map.

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Preserving history, one story at a time. The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the values and virtues of sports by honoring the icons who defined them. In this special 6-episode live series, we sit down with Hall of Fame inductees to discuss the principles of leadership and the legacy of Wisconsin athletics. Recorded live at Central Standard Craft Distillery, these sessions offer a rare, intimate look at the character behind the greatness.

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