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Butchie's Den
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The world of Brian Butch. Daily short content and bi-weekly long form content from former Wisconsin Badger and Pro Basketball Player Brian Butch
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Devin Harris: Bo Ryan's Tough Love, NBA Challenges & Being a Badger
1w ago00:47:59Tap to summarizeWisconsin Badger legend Devin Harris joins Butchie's Den for an unfiltered chat about his iconic career. From his days under Coach Bo Ryan to his journey in the NBA, Harris pulls back the curtain on what it took to succeed at the highest levels of basketball. Butchie and Devin reminisce about Bo Ryan's legendary coaching, including the "shoebox incident" that shaped the program, and Bo's relentless pursuit of intensity on every possession. Harris shares his "welcome to the NBA" reality check, his proudest career moments, and the tough decision to leave Wisconsin early. He also talks about the deep bond shared by Badger teammates and what the program meant to him. Tune in to hear Devin's all-time Wisconsin starting five, his take on the most underrated Badgers, and candid stories about his NBA career, including facing Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a true Wisconsin icon. Listen and follow Butchie's Den: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGiKuBM8TfirIEhMz2?si=qoAPJ9tNQySmFDydIhmEyw Also available on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Todd Fergot on the Shot Clock, State Expansion & Wisconsin High School Hoops
2w ago00:41:53Tap to summarizeNew WBCA Executive Director Todd Fergot joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about the future of Wisconsin high school basketball. Todd breaks down the shot clock pilot program, what still needs to happen before full implementation, why coaches are pushing for state tournament expansion, and what an expanded tournament could look like. Butchie and Todd also discuss declining girls basketball numbers, club basketball, summer contact days, multi-sport athletes, and how to keep high school sports healthy for players, parents, coaches, and communities across Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mike Kelley on Wisconsin’s Final Four Run & Badger Basketball Legacy
2w ago00:38:00Tap to summarizeFormer Wisconsin Badger Mike Kelley joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin basketball history, the foundation of the program, and the culture that still carries through today. Mike looks back on playing for Dick Bennett, the five pillars, the 2000 Final Four run, the locker room bond that made that team special, and why wearing the Wisconsin jersey still means something. Butchie and Mike also talk about Bo Ryan, Greg Gard, today’s Badgers, Wisconsin’s style of play, Final Four memories, favorite teammates, toughest matchups, Wisconsin golf, Culver’s, cheese curds, and plenty more. A strong listen for Badger fans who love the history, stories, and people who helped build Wisconsin basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Matt Erickson on Appleton West, the Brewers & Life in the Dugout
2w ago00:35:39Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson joins Butchie in The Den from the dugout at American Family Field. Matt talks about his journey from Appleton West to professional baseball, his brief time playing for the Brewers, his first Major League hit off Greg Maddux, and how his path eventually led him from the Timber Rattlers to the Brewers big league staff. Butchie and Matt also discuss Jacob Misiorowski, Pat Murphy, the Brewers’ clubhouse culture, third-base coaching, Robin Yount, Ryan Braun, and what makes this Milwaukee team so tough to play against. A great conversation for Brewers fans, Appleton sports fans, and anyone who loves Wisconsin baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Freddie Owens on Bo Ryan, Badger Basketball & Life After the Game
3w ago00:45:42Tap to summarizeFormer Wisconsin Badger Freddie Owens joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his playing days, the foundation of the Bo Ryan era, back-to-back Big Ten titles, and the relationships that made that Wisconsin basketball run so special. Freddie also shares stories about playing for Dick Bennett and Bo Ryan, the famous “corner pocket” shot, his coaching journey, becoming a teacher and father, and his book Echoes of Stark Park. A great listen for Badger fans who love Wisconsin basketball history and the people who helped build it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Giannis Era OVER: What the Bucks Do Now
3w ago00:10:17Tap to summarizeGiannis Antetokounmpo is officially gone, and the Milwaukee Bucks are entering a new era. Butchie reacts to Giannis being traded to Miami, what his time in Milwaukee meant, why Bucks fans should still say thank you, and whether the Bucks got enough back in the deal. He also breaks down the young pieces, the draft picks, the ownership questions, Jon Horst’s role, and what comes next for Milwaukee as the rebuild begins. A sad day for Bucks basketball — and a massive turning point for the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wisconsin’s Hayden Jones Visits The Den
3w ago00:42:06Tap to summarizeWisconsin’s Hayden Jones joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about his journey, what brought him to Madison, life inside the Badger program, and what he’s working toward as he continues building his game. A great listen for Wisconsin fans who want to get to know Hayden better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jason Bohannon Visits The Den With Former Teammate Butchie
4w ago00:37:55Tap to summarizeFormer Wisconsin Badger Jason Bohannon joins Butchie in The Den for a Badger hoops reunion. Butchie and Jason look back on their time together at Wisconsin, playing for Bo Ryan, life inside the program, old teammate stories, Madison memories, and what Wisconsin basketball still means to them today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Andy North Talks U.S. Open, Wisconsin Roots & Golf in The Den
Jun 1500:39:09Tap to summarizeTwo-time U.S. Open champion Andy North joins Butchie in The Den during U.S. Open week for a conversation on golf, major championships, Wisconsin roots, Badger connections, and more. Butchie and Andy talk about what makes the U.S. Open different, the Wisconsin sports connection, and a life spent around the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mick Byrne Looks Back on His Wisconsin Coaching Career
Jun 1300:34:17Tap to summarizeRetiring Wisconsin Track & Field and Cross Country coach Mick Byrne joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on his time leading the Badgers, building championship-level programs, coaching elite runners, and what Wisconsin has meant to him through the years. As Coach Byrne prepares for retirement, this is a great listen for Wisconsin fans who appreciate the people and programs that help make Badger athletics special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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