Wisconsin is headed to Nebraska this Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the game and what needs to happen for the Badgers to win. Then they jump into Jaylen Williams flipping from Michigan, whether Cole LaCrue is just the first of several QBs heading to the portal, whether you'd rather be in Matt Rhule or Luke Fickell's situation and they close with their Week 13 picks. 

Wisconsin is headed to Nebraska this Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the game and what needs to happen for the Badgers to win. Then they jump into Jaylen Williams flipping from Michigan, whether Cole LaCrue is just the first of several QBs heading to the portal, whether you'd rather be in Matt Rhule or Luke Fickell's situation and they close with their Week 13 picks.

Nebraska preview, Rhule or Fickell (?), Jaylen Williams flips to UW, Cole LaCrue goes portal, Week 13 picks

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell met the media on Monday for the first time since firing offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach and Jesse talk about how feisty Fickell was and some of his answers/non-answers to what is next for the team's offense. They also play some Overreaction, er No?, including Braedyn Locke still being he unquestioned starting quarterback.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell met the media on Monday for the first time since firing offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach and Jesse talk about how feisty Fickell was and some of his answers/non-answers to what is next for the team's offense. They also play some Overreaction, er No?, including Braedyn Locke still being he unquestioned starting quarterback.

That Luke Fickell press conference, Overreaction, er No? 

Wisconsin has fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach is joined by Ben Kenney to discuss the breaking news. 

Wisconsin has fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach is joined by Ben Kenney to discuss the breaking news.

Phil Longo fired

The Badgers fell short in their upset bid of No. 1 Oregon. Zach and Jesse talk about what went right and wrong against the Ducks, and then get into some listener questions.

The Badgers fell short in their upset bid of No. 1 Oregon. Zach and Jesse talk about what went right and wrong against the Ducks, and then get into some listener questions.

What went right and wrong against Oregon, listener questions

Wisconsin gets No. 1 Oregon on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse discuss what success against the Ducks looks like and if there is any chance the Badgers can keep it close. They also debate whether a win over Oregon would be more important than the basketball team beating No. 9 Arizona on Friday night. They close with their Week 12 picks.

Wisconsin gets No. 1 Oregon on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse discuss what success against the Ducks looks like and if there is any chance the Badgers can keep it close. They also debate whether a win over Oregon would be more important than the basketball team beating No. 9 Arizona on Friday night. They close with their Week 12 picks.

Wisconsin-Oregon preview, Week 12 picks

Wisconsin is prepping for a visit from No. 1 Oregon on Saturday night but the focus to start the week was on offensive coordinator Phil Longo. He spoke with reporters about Braedyn Locke's struggles, the chances of Mabrey Mettaeur being ready to play and recruiting multiple QBs in one class. The guys also discuss Jack Del Rio's stepping down after his arrest for OWI.

Wisconsin is prepping for a visit from No. 1 Oregon on Saturday night but the focus to start the week was on offensive coordinator Phil Longo. He spoke with reporters about Braedyn Locke's struggles, the chances of Mabrey Mettaeur being ready to play and recruiting multiple QBs in one class. The guys also discuss Jack Del Rio's stepping down after his arrest for OWI.

Phil Longo talks offense and QBs, Jack Del Rio resigning

Wisconsin is in the midst of its bye week, so Zach and Jesse focus on some bigger picture items. That includes a look at how the roster is made up and how it has changed under coach Luke Fickell. Then they get into a bunch of Overreaction, er No? questions, including whether the Badgers will ever make the CFP under Fickell and the fates of Braedyn Locke and Phil Longo.

Wisconsin is in the midst of its bye week, so Zach and Jesse focus on some bigger picture items. That includes a look at how the roster is made up and how it has changed under coach Luke Fickell. Then they get into a bunch of Overreaction, er No? questions, including whether the Badgers will ever make the CFP under Fickell and the fates of Braedyn Locke and Phil Longo.

Analyzing the roster, Overreaction, er No? 

Wisconsin got embarrassed at Iowa on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right (very little) and what went wrong (a lot) before finishing with listener questions.

Wisconsin got embarrassed at Iowa on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right (very little) and what went wrong (a lot) before finishing with listener questions.

What went right and wrong vs Iowa, listener questions

Wisconsin will face Iowa on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including what the Badgers need to do to pull out a win. Then they get into Jesse's story about how recruits reacted to the Penn State game and Wisconsin getting involved with a 2025 QB. They close with their Week 10 picks.

Wisconsin will face Iowa on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including what the Badgers need to do to pull out a win. Then they get into Jesse's story about how recruits reacted to the Penn State game and Wisconsin getting involved with a 2025 QB. They close with their Week 10 picks.

What does success look like vs Iowa, recruiting recap, Week 10 picks

Wisconsin is prepping for a trip to Iowa City but 2025 is on the minds of Zach and Jesse, specifically the quarterback spot. They discuss the options and what the Badgers might do. They also get into the commitment of TE Emmett Bork and the de-commitment of Wilnerson Telemaque. They close with some Overreaction, er No?

Wisconsin is prepping for a trip to Iowa City but 2025 is on the minds of Zach and Jesse, specifically the quarterback spot. They discuss the options and what the Badgers might do. They also get into the commitment of TE Emmett Bork and the de-commitment of Wilnerson Telemaque. They close with some Overreaction, er No?

Wisconsin's future at QB, recruiting news, Overreaction, er No?

A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin

A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin

The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Wisconsin hammered No. 9 Arizona at home over the weekend. Zach and Jesse get together to discuss the big win, John Tonje's 41-point performance, court storming, changing expectations and more.

Wisconsin hammered No. 9 Arizona at home over the weekend. Zach and Jesse get together to discuss the big win, John Tonje's 41-point performance, court storming, changing expectations and more.

Wisconsin beats Arizona, John Tonje biggest transfer portal steal, Overreaction, er No?

The #Badgers are off to a 3-0 start but the competition will pick up significantly this week with No. 9 Arizona coming to town. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen from Wisconsin so far. Then former captain Josh Gasser joins to talk about the 10th year anniversary of their run to the national title game, Bo Ryan getting a banner at the Kohl Center, and the 2014 and 2015 teams being honored on Friday.

The #Badgers are off to a 3-0 start but the competition will pick up significantly this week with No. 9 Arizona coming to town. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen from Wisconsin so far. Then former captain Josh Gasser joins to talk about the 10th year anniversary of their run to the national title game, Bo Ryan getting a banner at the Kohl Center, and the 2014 and 2015 teams being honored on Friday.

Looking at Wisconsin's start to the season, Josh Gasser joins the show

The Swing is back! With the Badgers getting the season going next Monday, Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard. They get into a ton of things, including his thoughts on where the team sits right now, the challenge of being a good defensive team with so many new faces, the play of the transfers, his rotation, the state of college athletics and a whole lot more.

The Swing is back! With the Badgers getting the season going next Monday, Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard. They get into a ton of things, including his thoughts on where the team sits right now, the challenge of being a good defensive team with so many new faces, the play of the transfers, his rotation, the state of college athletics and a whole lot more.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard joins the show

Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse talk about the decision, what it means for Wisconsin now and how the Badgers go about potentially replacing their starting point guard in the portal. 

Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse talk about the decision, what it means for Wisconsin now and how the Badgers go about potentially replacing their starting point guard in the portal.

Chucky Hepburn in the portal, where Greg Gard and the Badgers go from here

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse discuss that news, while also diving into what went wrong against JMU, the uncertainty around AJ Storr, the transfer portal, what success should look like under Greg Gard and more. 

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse discuss that news, while also diving into what went wrong against JMU, the uncertainty around AJ Storr, the transfer portal, what success should look like under Greg Gard and more.

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal, looking back at the loss to JMU, looking ahead to next season

The Badgers know their opening round opponent in the NCAAs. Zach and Jesse talk about the game against James Madison, but also look back at a great performance by the team in Minneapolis and what it means for them in the Big Dance. They close by answering some of your Twitter questions. 

The Badgers know their opening round opponent in the NCAAs. Zach and Jesse talk about the game against James Madison, but also look back at a great performance by the team in Minneapolis and what it means for them in the Big Dance. They close by answering some of your Twitter questions.

Wisconsin gets its NCAA Tourney assignment, looking back at a great week in Minneapolis

Wisconsin closed out its conference schedule with a loss at Purdue to finish 19-12. Zach and Jesse discuss whether the regular season was a success, takeaways from the Rutgers and Purdue game, the Badgers chances at the Big Ten Tournament and the guys answer some Twitter questions. 

Wisconsin closed out its conference schedule with a loss at Purdue to finish 19-12. Zach and Jesse discuss whether the regular season was a success, takeaways from the Rutgers and Purdue game, the Badgers chances at the Big Ten Tournament and the guys answer some Twitter questions.

Was Wisconsin's regular season a success, looking ahead to the B1G Tourney

Former Badgers great Josh Gasser joins the show to talk about his career at Wisconsin, the two runs to the Final Four, his take on this year's team and Greg Gard's job status. Zach and Jesse also talk about where Wisconsin sits in NCAA tourney projections, the importance of a win over Rutgers and Howard Moore's emotional return to the Kohl Center.

Former Badgers great Josh Gasser joins the show to talk about his career at Wisconsin, the two runs to the Final Four, his take on this year's team and Greg Gard's job status. Zach and Jesse also talk about where Wisconsin sits in NCAA tourney projections, the importance of a win over Rutgers and Howard Moore's emotional return to the Kohl Center.

Josh Gasser joins the show, NCAA tourney seeding, Howard Moore returns to the Kohl Center

Wisconsin closed the month of February with a loss at Indiana. Zach and Jesse talk about whether it was the worst month for the team, the fire alarm that led to a 25-minute delay in Bloomington, whether the Badgers are in for a short March, Greg Gard's performance and discussion on Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame candidacy. 

Wisconsin closed the month of February with a loss at Indiana. Zach and Jesse talk about whether it was the worst month for the team, the fire alarm that led to a 25-minute delay in Bloomington, whether the Badgers are in for a short March, Greg Gard's performance and discussion on Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame candidacy.

A bad month of February, expectations for March, Bo Ryan (HOF?)

Wisconsin won for just a second time in its last seven games. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Maryland, some lingering concerns and a change in the rotation. Then the guys are joined by former Badgers All-American Jordan Taylor to talk about his time at Wisconsin, in the professional ranks, a fun recruiting story and what he sees from this year's team. 

Wisconsin won for just a second time in its last seven games. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Maryland, some lingering concerns and a change in the rotation. Then the guys are joined by former Badgers All-American Jordan Taylor to talk about his time at Wisconsin, in the professional ranks, a fun recruiting story and what he sees from this year's team.

Jordan Taylor joins the show, Badgers beat Maryland

A podcast focused solely on the Wisconsin basketball team with hosts Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network and Jesse Temple of The Athletic.

The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Bruesewitz, Brian Butch and Josh Gasser -- talk about the huge win at Michigan, whether this is the best coaching job of Greg Gard's career and the importance of a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Bruesewitz, Brian Butch and Josh Gasser -- talk about the huge win at Michigan, whether this is the best coaching job of Greg Gard's career and the importance of a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 28, 2020

On this week's show, we chat with former Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz about the win over Purdue, a late season surge by Wisconsin's backcourt and the crowd at the Kohl Center.

UW forward Aleem Ford also joins to talk about his big day against Purdue, his growing confidence, having D'Mitrik Trice as a roommate and more.

On this week's show, we chat with former Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz about the win over Purdue, a late season surge by Wisconsin's backcourt and the crowd at the Kohl Center.
UW forward Aleem Ford also joins to talk about his big day against Purdue, his growing confidence, having D'Mitrik Trice as a roommate and more.

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 21, 2020

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Josh Gasser, Brian Butch and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about the win over Ohio State, the Badgers road woes and the Erik Helland situation. BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara also joins the show to discuss whether there is any fallout on the recruiting trail as a result of Helland's resignation. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Josh Gasser, Brian Butch and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about the win over Ohio State, the Badgers road woes and the Erik Helland situation. BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara also joins the show to discuss whether there is any fallout on the recruiting trail as a result of Helland's resignation.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 14, 2020

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about a difficult week for the team, the impact of the off the court distractions and their memories of the 2000 Final Four team. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about a difficult week for the team, the impact of the off the court distractions and their memories of the 2000 Final Four team.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 7, 2020

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- tackle the Kobe King situation, Brad Davison's suspension and facing Michigan State. The Athletic's Jesse Temple also joins the show. 

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- tackle the Kobe King situation, Brad Davison's suspension and facing Michigan State. The Athletic's Jesse Temple also joins the show.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Jan. 30, 2020

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- look at Wisconsin's record breaking night against Nebraska, Micah Potter's struggles on defense and the muddled Big Ten picture. 

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- look at Wisconsin's record breaking night against Nebraska, Micah Potter's struggles on defense and the muddled Big Ten picture.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Jan. 24, 2020

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, we chat with our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- about what they've seen from the team so far, the strength of the Big Ten and catch up with what they've been doing in their lives. The Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin also joins the show. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, we chat with our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- about what they've seen from the team so far, the strength of the Big Ten and catch up with what they've been doing in their lives. The Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin also joins the show.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Jan. 10, 2020

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly by former Wisconsin Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz to talk all things Wisconsin basketball. 

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly by former Wisconsin Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz to talk all things Wisconsin basketball.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable

On the season finale of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, we hear from our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- on the joy of Wisconsin taking back Paul Bunyan's Axe, what it's going to take to beat Ohio State and what was the best UW team of the decade. 

On the season finale of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, we hear from our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- on the joy of Wisconsin taking back Paul Bunyan's Axe, what it's going to take to beat Ohio State and what was the best UW team of the decade.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Dec. 5, 2019

On this week's edition of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Matt Bernstein talk Wisconsin/Minnesota, tell some bowl stories and debate whether UW can ever win a national title in the current playoff setup. 

On this week's edition of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Matt Bernstein talk Wisconsin/Minnesota, tell some bowl stories and debate whether UW can ever win a national title in the current playoff setup.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Nov. 21, 2019

Live from Coach's Club in Cross Plains, this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable featured former Badgers Bill Nagy and Montee Ball. The guys talked about getting back to Wisconsin football against Iowa, whether Nebraska is a rival, Jonathan Taylor's legacy and more. 

Live from Coach's Club in Cross Plains, this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable featured former Badgers Bill Nagy and Montee Ball. The guys talked about getting back to Wisconsin football against Iowa, whether Nebraska is a rival, Jonathan Taylor's legacy and more.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Nov. 14, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bill Nagy, Mike Taylor and Bradie Ewing -- look back at went wrong against Ohio State, keys to the Iowa game and their favorite memories from their matchups with the Hawkeyes. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bill Nagy, Mike Taylor and Bradie Ewing -- look back at went wrong against Ohio State, keys to the Iowa game and their favorite memories from their matchups with the Hawkeyes.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Nov. 7, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Mike Taylor and Bill Nagy -- talk about what went wrong at Illinois, how the team rebounds this week and give their predictions for the game at Ohio State. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Mike Taylor and Bill Nagy -- talk about what went wrong at Illinois, how the team rebounds this week and give their predictions for the game at Ohio State.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 24

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at Jack Coan's performance against Michigan State, talk about not overlooking Illinois and discuss whether they've ever tried to influence officials into giving them calls. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at Jack Coan's performance against Michigan State, talk about not overlooking Illinois and discuss whether they've ever tried to influence officials into giving them calls.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 17, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor -- talk the Michigan State rivalry, all the injuries they played through during their careers and more. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor -- talk the Michigan State rivalry, all the injuries they played through during their careers and more.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 10, 2019

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Taylor, Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- discuss the offensive struggles against Northwestern, the potential for college athletes to profit from their fame and why Wisconsin is so successful despite not getting a lot of 4- and 5-star recruits. 

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Taylor, Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- discuss the offensive struggles against Northwestern, the potential for college athletes to profit from their fame and why Wisconsin is so successful despite not getting a lot of 4- and 5-star recruits.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 3, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at the win over Michigan, talk about the 2011 Rose Bowl loss, whether they are in favor of alternate uniforms and more. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at the win over Michigan, talk about the 2011 Rose Bowl loss, whether they are in favor of alternate uniforms and more.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Sept. 26, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bill Nagy, Bradie Ewing and Mike Taylor discuss what a win over Michigan would mean, whether players care if the student section isn't filled to start the game and tell some stories about the hotel the team stays at the night before the game. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bill Nagy, Bradie Ewing and Mike Taylor discuss what a win over Michigan would mean, whether players care if the student section isn't filled to start the game and tell some stories about the hotel the team stays at the night before the game.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Sept. 19, 2019

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly at Coach's Club in Cross Plains by former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor to talk all things Wisconsin football. 

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly at Coach's Club in Cross Plains by former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor to talk all things Wisconsin football.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable

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