Badger Connect Podcast

Episode 32: Austin “Aussie” Rapp

Wisconsin Basketball takes center stage on Episode 32 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Mike Heller sits down with Badgers forward Austin Rapp! Rapp shares more about his

Episode 31: Wisconsin Hockey’s Joe Palodichuk and Zach Schulz

Wisconsin Hockey takes center stage on Episode 31 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Mike Heller is joined by Badgers Joe Palodichuk and Zach Schulz for a conversation about

Episode 30: Badger Tight End Jacob Harris

Wisconsin Football tight end Jacob Harris joins Mike Heller for Episode 30 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Harris takes fans inside his journey to Wisconsin, his developm

Episode 29: Robin and Rich Pingeton

Wisconsin Women’s Basketball Head Coach Robin Pingeton joins Mike Heller for Episode 29 of the Badger Connect Podcast, and this time she’s joined by her husband, Rich! R

Episode 28: Joe Krabbenhoft

Wisconsin Basketball Associate Head Coach Joe Krabbenhoft joins Mike Heller for Episode 28 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Krabbenhoft talks about the Badgers, his role o

Episode 27: Gavin Lahm and Sean West

Wisconsin Football specialists take center stage on Episode 27 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Gavin Lahm and Sean West join Mike Heller to talk about their journeys to W

Episode 26: Cooper and Jim Catalano

Wisconsin Football is a family affair on Episode 26 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Badgers linebacker Cooper Catalano is joined by his dad, Jim Catalano, for a special c

Episode 25: Lauren Carlini & Sydney Hilley - Badger Volleyball Legends

Two Wisconsin Volleyball legends join the Badger Connect Podcast! Lauren Carlini and Sydney Hilley sit down with Mike Heller to talk about their journeys at Wisconsin, t

Episode 24: Badger Hockey's Oliver Tulk

On Episode 24 of the Badger Connect Podcast, Mike Heller sits down with Wisconsin men’s hockey forward Oliver Tulk to discuss his path from Canada to Madison, adapting to

Episode 23: Badger Volleyball's Kristen Simon

What does it take to build a championship culture behind the scenes? On Episode 23 of the Badger Connect Podcast, Mike Heller is joined by Kristen Simon for a conversati

Episode 22: Badger Football's Matt Jung & Chris Brooks Jr.

On Episode 22 of the Badger Connect Podcast, Mike Heller sits down with Wisconsin football teammates Matt Jung and Chris Brooks Jr. for a conversation that’s equal parts

Episode 21: Badger Hockey’s Finn Brink & Grady Deering

Wisconsin men’s hockey teammates Finn Brink and Grady Deering join Mike Heller on Episode 21 of the Badger Connect Podcast! The two Badgers discuss their paths to Madiso

Episode 20: Wisconsin Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst

Episode 20 of the Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst. Eichorst joins Mike Heller to discuss his return to Wisconsin, the expe

Episode 19: Wisconsin Running Back Abu Sami III

Episode 19 | Abu Sama III Wisconsin’s newest running back, Abu Sama III, joins Mike Heller on Episode 19 of the Badger Connect Podcast. The explosive Iowa State transfe

Episode 18: Hayden Jones and Jackson Ball - Wisconsin Men’s Basketball

Episode 18 of the Badger Connect Podcast with Mike Heller features Wisconsin men’s basketball players Hayden Jones and Jackson Ball. Two of the newest members of the Bad

Episode 17: Ron Vincent - Wisconsin Hall of Fame Hockey Legend

Episode 17 of the Badger Connect Podcast with Mike Heller features Wisconsin hockey legend Ron Vincent. Recently named to the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fa

Episode 16: Chris Solinsky - Wisconsin’s Director of Track & Field and Cross Country

Wisconsin Track & Field and Cross Country has a new leader, and it’s a familiar name for Badger fans. On Episode 16 of the Badger Connect Podcast, Mike Heller sits down

Episode 15: Chris Clark - Wisconsin’s Director of Rowing

Episode 15: Chris Clark | Director of Rowing For nearly three decades, Chris Clark helped shape one of the most successful programs in Wisconsin Athletics history. Now s

Episode 14: Wisconsin Basketball’s Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock

Episode 14 of the Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Men’s Basketball players Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock. Zach and Will join Mike Heller to discuss their bask

Episode 13: Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph and David Joseph

Episode 13 of the Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph and his father, David Joseph. Colton joins Mike Heller to discuss his journey from