Badger Connect Podcast

The Badger Connect Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the people who shape Wisconsin Athletics. Hosted by Mike Heller, this premium podcast and video series goes beyond the headlines with coaches, athletes, media members, and insiders from across the Wisconsin Badgers landscape. Each episode features a relaxed, long-form conversation designed to give fans access, insight, and stories you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes drop every Thursday. Video episodes and full access are available at BadgerConnect.com.

Badger Connect Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Badger Connect Podcast, a news show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Episode 24: Badger Hockey's Oliver Tulk

  Aug 13, 202636 min

  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 college hockey, and what it means to wear the Motion W. Oliver shares stories from his hockey journey, life with his teammates, and the experiences that have shaped him both on and off the ice. Whether you’re a Badger hockey fan or just enjoy hearing the personal stories behind Wisconsin athletics, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Watch the full episode here on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for new Badger Connect Podcast episodes every week featuring Wisconsin student-athletes, coaches, staff, and Badger legends. Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics. Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love. New episodes drop every Thursday. Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

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  Episode #23

  Episode 23: Badger Volleyball's Kristen Simon

  Aug 6, 202650 min

  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 conversation about the work that often goes unnoticed but plays a major role in Wisconsin Athletics. From her path to Madison to the relationships she’s built with student-athletes, Kristen shares what drives her every day and why she’s passionate about helping Badgers succeed. Whether you’re a longtime Wisconsin fan or just enjoy hearing the stories behind the program, this episode offers a unique perspective you won’t hear very often. Watch the full episode here on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for new Badger Connect Podcast episodes every week featuring Wisconsin student-athletes, coaches, staff, and Badger legends. Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics. Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love. New episodes drop every Thursday. Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

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  Episode #22

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

  Jul 30, 202652 min

  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 football and personality. From how their friendship developed to life inside the Badgers program, the two share stories, jokes, and a few moments fans probably haven’t heard before. If you’re looking for a laid-back conversation that gives you a better feel for the people behind the helmets, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode here on YouTube. Subscribe for new episodes every week featuring Wisconsin student-athletes, coaches, and Badger legends. Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics. Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love. New episodes drop every Thursday. Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

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  Episode #21

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

  Jul 23, 202642 min

  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 Madison, the culture inside the Wisconsin hockey program, what it’s like playing for Coach Hastings, and their goals for the upcoming season. They also share stories from the locker room, their friendship as teammates, and what Badger fans can expect on the ice this year. If you’re a Wisconsin hockey fan, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with Wisconsin student-athletes, coaches, and alumni. Become a Badger Connect member for exclusive content, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes access: https://badgerconnect.com #BadgerConnect #OnWisconsin #Badgers #WisconsinHockey #CollegeHockey #NCAAHockey #MikeHeller #FinnBrink #GradyDeering Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics. Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love. New episodes drop every Thursday. Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20: Wisconsin Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst

  Jul 16, 202640 min

  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 experiences that prepared him to lead the athletic department, and his vision for the future of Badger Athletics. A Wisconsin native and former member of the UW Athletics administration, Eichorst returns to Madison after leadership roles at Miami, Nebraska and Texas. The conversation also explores the rapidly changing landscape of college sports and what it will take for Wisconsin to succeed moving forward. Watch the full episode and subscribe to the Badger Connect Podcast for more conversations from across Wisconsin Athletics. #onwisconsin #badgers #mikeheller #wisconsinfootball #wisconsinbadgers #badgerconnect #badgerfootball Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics. Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love. New episodes drop every Thursday. Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

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