Butchie's Den

Is Jordan Love an MVP candidate? Matt Schneidman of The Athletic puts him in the top four and says a big game against the Vikings could make him the frontrunner. Cameron Ezeir of CBS 58 breaks down the Bucks' 1-11 start, Miles Turner, the Giannis reunion in Miami and the Gary Trent Jr. contract investigation. Jake Kocorowski of the Badger Observer previews Wisconsin at Maryland, Ryan Hopkins at quarterback and the Badgers' three-game finish, plus his early read on Badger basketball. Also in the Den: the 2016 flashback when the Badgers beat No. 2 Maryland, Kirk Cousins back in Minnesota, and Dr. Nate Williams from Rehab Lab Wisconsin on Trey Smack's calf. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dGDfOzR6Gyo Butchie's Den LIVE streams every Friday at 7:30am CT. Website: https://butchiesden.com Mailbag: [email protected] Presented by Middleton Ford, AbbyBank, Rehab Lab Wisconsin and Gallant Knight Limousine. #ad #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Peterson, a former Wisconsin guard from the 90s, joins Butchie to reveal how the Badgers program built its winning culture. Listen as he shares stories from the coaching transitions of Stu Jackson, Stan Van Gundy, and Dick Bennett, who famously took a team predicted for just six wins to 17 in his inaugural season. Mo also dives into the pivotal role of Howard Moore as a mentor and teammate, Mike Finley's incredible work ethic, and the unexpected kindness of Coach Bennett off the court, especially after Mo's career-ending injury. Hear Coach Bennett's memorable "stop being a damn prima donnas" line and insights into why this era laid the groundwork for decades of Badger success. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_Butch32 Website: https://butchiesden.com Mailbag: [email protected] Presented by Middleton Ford and AbbyBank. #ButchiesDen #BadgerBasketball #WisconsinBasketball #DickBennett #HowardMoore #ad #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian "Butchie" Butch and Charlie Wills (Wisconsin 1998-2002) break down Wisconsin basketball every Wednesday on Wisconsin Hoops in the Den. Presented by Travis Hasse, Wisconsin entrepreneur, real estate investor, and owner of local delivery businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Badger guard Kamari McGee joins Butchie's Den to tell the story behind Coach Gard's halftime promise after his ejection at Purdue: "We're going to get this done for you." Hear what that moment meant to Kamari and the team's brotherhood. Kamari also talks about his journey from overseas pro basketball to becoming a stylist at Nordstrom in Chicago, the Wisconsin culture that makes the program different, his first start, the Marquette court storm, and his take on teammate Carter Gilmore's celebration. Plus, a rapid-fire round on his favorite Badgers teammates. Follow Kamari: Instagram @killa._.kam · X @KamariMcGee Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FJJT61xf6Ws Also available on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butchies-den/id1877905664 Presented by Middleton Ford and Rehab Lab Wisconsin. #ad #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mondays in the Den with Butchie and special guest Steve "Czabe" Czaban. The Packers roll 45-27 in New England behind Jordan Love's 372 yards, freshman Ryan Hopkins throws three touchdowns in his first start as the Badgers clinch a bowl bid, and the Bucks fall to 1-9. Plus the curse of No. 1 in college football, Notre Dame, and the NFL's strangest moments of the week, from a loose corgi to a parking-lot brawl. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NtsCqcfin8 Presented by Middleton Ford, AbbyBank and Gallant Knight Limousine. #ad #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday morning in the Den. Lane Grindle of the Brewers broadcast team on what the World Series parade was like from the inside, the family-first culture behind the champs, and filling in on Badger basketball calls in the Bahamas. Peter Bukowski of Locked On Packers on the offensive line, Micah Parsons' road back, the Josh Jacobs situation, and why he likes Green Bay's matchup at New England. Plus Dr. Sam Wagner of Rehab Lab on Christian Watson playing through a rib injury, a Starting 5 that goes back to Wisconsin-Rutgers in 2004, and the mailbag. 0:00 Open 2:18 Starting 5 13:11 Lane Grindle 27:03 Dr. Sam Wagner, Rehab Lab 32:19 Mailbag 36:20 Peter Bukowski 51:13 Wrap Presented by Middleton Ford, with AbbyBank, Gallant Knight Limousine and Rehab Lab. Butchie's Den LIVE, every Friday at 7:30am CT. Mondays in the Den, Mondays at 7am. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Badger Evan Anderson shares his deeply personal and inspirational story of how his son, Parker, unknowingly led to a life-saving diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome. Hear about Evan's journey from a Wisconsin basketball player to confronting a critical health condition that he had no symptoms for, and why awareness is crucial, especially for tall athletes. This episode also dives into Evan's time with the Wisconsin Badgers (2010-2014): the challenges of being an in-state recruit, the unwavering support of his teammates, the mental battle of D1 hoops, and the camaraderie that defined his experience. He relives Final Four memories, shares classic Bo Ryan stories, and answers Butchie's rapid-fire questions about his best teammates. A powerful conversation about life, basketball, and family. Listen to the full conversation and follow Butchie's Den on Spotify for more Wisconsin sports stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGiKuBM8TfirIEhMz2?si=qoAPJ9tNQeSmFDydIhmEyw Also available on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butchies-den/id1877905664 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Bohannon, a captain on Wisconsin's 2014 Final Four team, shares the stories from those back-to-back runs. He recounts how he ended up a Badger after Air Force, Bo Ryan's Selection Sunday reminder that "the seed that you get is your fault," and the Milwaukee red-out crowd that carried the Badgers to the Sweet 16. Zach also explains how the team built its bond by all living in one apartment complex, tells the MBA-class story that became a team running joke, and talks about life now as a bank president and F-35 intelligence officer. Plus, his rapid-fire answers and strong endorsement of Coach Gard. Listen to the full conversation on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Middleton Ford and AbbyBank. #ad #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Rapp drops in to Butchie's Den for a fun conversation about his second season with the Wisconsin Badgers. Hear Rapp's candid thoughts on the team's deep roster, how Coach Gard uses exhibition games to experiment, and the importance of responding to adversity. Austin also shares why this Badger team doesn't need a superstar, the defensive mindset, and the surprising challenges of playing mid-major opponents. Plus, a rapid-fire round with hilarious insights into his teammates! Listen now for an inside look at Badger basketball as the season tips off. Follow Butchie's Den on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGiKuBM8TfirIEhMz2?si=qoAPJ9tNQeSmFDydIhmEyw Also available on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butchies-den/id1877905664 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Butchie and Czabe are back in the Den, and there’s plenty to get to. They start with college basketball’s opening day and the Field of 68’s 24-hour game marathon. Then it’s coaching money gone wild: Florida State paying Mike Norvell to walk away, and what that means for Badger fans calling for Luke Fickell’s job after another loss to Iowa. Over in Green Bay, the latest Josh Jacobs news raises a question: how much talent buys how much tolerance when the Packers still can’t run the ball? Then it’s World Series champions. The guys break down the Brewers parade: the Uecker mural stop, the merch, the SNL bit, Brewers championship buses rolling through Chicago, and Pat Murphy riding the whole route in a bag chair. They finish with a lap around the NFL weekend. New episodes every Monday at 7 AM CT. Watch the full show on YouTube. Presented by Middleton Ford, AbbyBank, Gallant Knight Limousine & Rehab Lab Wisconsin #MondaysInTheDen #ButchiesDen #Brewers #Packers #Badgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices