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Badger Hoops to Business Success: Dave Mader on Lessons from Madison

Discover how former Wisconsin Badger big man Dave Mader (2000-04) leveraged lessons from coaches Bennett, Soderberg, and Ryan to build a successful career off the court.

Isaac Riddle: Aussie Badger On Team Hype, Gard's Intensity & NIL Dreams

Get ready for an exclusive conversation with Wisconsin Badger #11 Isaac Riddle! This episode features his unique path from Australia to becoming a key part of the Badger

Victory Onuetu on Brad Davison, Confidence & His Badger Debut

New Badger Victory Onuetu sits down with Butchie to discuss his journey from Spain to Wisconsin basketball. Hear about his unique connection with coach Brad Davison (who

Inside Badger Basketball Practice: Sharif Chambliss on New Season Buzz

Wisconsin Badger fans, get ready for the new basketball season! Assistant Coach Sharif Chambliss joins Butchie’s Den to share exclusive insights into the team's depth, ex

Tarek Saleh: Barry Alvarez's 'Godfather' Role & the 1994 Rose Bowl

Wisconsin football legend Tarek Saleh joins Butchie's Den to dive into the iconic 1994 Rose Bowl team, sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories including the unforget

Eian Elmer: From Transfer Portal to NBA Hopes with Wisconsin

Wisconsin transfer Eian Elmer sits down with Butchie to discuss his bold claim of being one of the best shooters in the country, his high goals for the Badgers this seaso

Farmer Tough: Mike Wilkinson's Wisconsin Basketball Stories

Wisconsin Hall of Famer Mike Wilkinson joins Butchie's Den for a conversation you won't want to miss. Hear the real story behind Bo Ryan's coaching tactics, including whe

Mike Hastings: The REAL Meaning of Coaching Wisconsin Badger Hockey

Head Coach Mike Hastings joins Butchie to talk all things Wisconsin Badger Hockey! Tune in to hear his fun insights on bringing Badger alumni like Joe Pavelski and Andy B

Bronson Koenig on His Comeback, Wisconsin & One Last Chance

Bronson Koenig joins Butchie in The Den for a powerful conversation about basketball, Wisconsin, and what it means to chase one more shot. Koenig opens up about trying t

Butchie's Green Bay Football Primer - Tuesday, September 8th

Butchie gets you ready for the Packers season with a full Green Bay-focused preview of the biggest storylines, key questions, players to watch, and what fans should be pa

Justin Ostrowski: Badger Family Stood By Me After Injury

Former Badger Justin Ostrowski opens up about his career-ending injuries and how the Wisconsin football program's unique family culture supported him through life's tough

Badger Defense & Balance: UW Assistant Lance Randall Breaks Down The Team

Wisconsin Assistant Coach Lance Randall pulls no punches on the current state of college basketball, NIL, and the transfer portal. Hear his honest take on why the system

Butchie's Badger Football Primer - Tuesday, September 1st

Butchie’s Den LIVE presents the 2026 Wisconsin Badger Football Primer on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00 PM CT. This special edition of Butchie’s Den LIVE is sponsored by

Shawn Eichorst: Wisconsin AD's Vision for Unifying Badger Sports

Tune in as Wisconsin Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst lays out his powerful vision for the future of Badgers athletics. Butchie and Eichorst discuss the critical role of

Kyle Blackbourn: Parkside Coach on "The Wisconsin Way" & Facing the Badgers

Former Badger insider and now Parkside Head Coach Kyle Blackbourn joins Butchie to share his unique journey. From 8 years as Director of Recruiting and Scouting at UW, le

Clayton Hanson on Bo Ryan, Wisconsin Walk-On Journey & Elite Eight Run

Clayton Hanson joins Butchie to reveal a classic Bo Ryan story where Coach compared his wife to a "15-seed upsetting a 2-seed" in the NCAA Tournament – and how Clayton fa

Andy Kowske: Dick Bennett's Badger Legacy & Final Four Brotherhood

Former Wisconsin Badger Andy Kowske joins Butchie's Den to share how legendary coach Dick Bennett shaped him and the Wisconsin basketball program. Hear behind-the-scenes

Andy Kilbride: The '94 Badgers Who Ended Wisconsin's NCAA Drought

Andy Kilbride, a starting guard for the historic 1993-94 Wisconsin Badgers team, shares the real story of how they broke the program's 47-year NCAA Tournament drought and

JP Gavinski on Bo Ryan's Wildest Quotes & Wisconsin Basketball Brotherhood

Former Wisconsin Badger JP Gavinski joins Butchie's Den to share hilarious and intense behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the Badgers. From Bo Ryan's unforgetta

Joel Stave: Wisconsin QB Pressure, Badger Culture & Russell Wilson's Impact

Ever wonder what it's like to play quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers with Aaron Rodgers setting the bar on Sundays? Former Wisconsin QB Joel Stave tells all. He joins