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Terrace View: A Wisconsin Badgers Podcast
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporters Mark Stewart and John Steppe join host JR Radcliffe to analyze Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball, plus other UW sports.
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The heavy Wisconsin influence on the U.S. women's hockey team in the Olympics (01.29.2026)
Jan 2900:49:36Tap to summarizeFreelance hockey writer Nicole Haase joins the show (12:15) to discuss the University of Wisconsin's women's hockey team, both the five players headed to the Olympics as well as the impact the upcoming games will have on the No. 1 team in the nation. Is the United States truly the favorite to win gold? The difference in philosophy between USA and Canada. The changes that the women's game has seen in the past decade, including in issues of pay equity. What makes Caroline Harvey so great? Is ex-Badger Hilary Knight still one of the best players in the world? And while we're here, why didn't UW alumnus and NHL star Cole Caufield get a spot on Team USA for the men?Before that, Badgers reporter John Steppe discusses the past two Badgers games, a close loss to USC and a significant rally to defeat Minnesota on Jan. 28. The good and the bad from those outcomes - are the Badgers slipping after the five-game winning streak? What's up with Austin Rapp?
Transcribe →Five football transfers likely to impact Wisconsin in 2026 (01.23.2026)
Jan 2300:39:13Tap to summarizeWisconsin Badgers reporters John Steppe and Mark Stewart join host JR Radcliffe now that the dust has settled (mostly) in football transfer-portal season. Where did the Badgers get better, where do they still need to improve, and who are five guys likely to impact the football team right out of the gate in 2026? Also, the men's basketball team now finds itself on a five-game winning streak with some convincing play, and the women's team scores a win over ranked Nebraska as the program continues an upward ascent.
Transcribe →John Blackwell's buzzer beater and a reborn men's basketball team (01.15.2026)
Jan 1500:40:54Tap to summarizeJohn Blackwell's 3-pointer gave the Badgers a big win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, mere days after Wisconsin landed its biggest win of the year against undefeated Michigan. Badgers reporters John Steppe and Mark Stewart join host JR Radcliffe to discuss a number of Badgers happenings, including the elements that have helped the UW men go from disappointing season to tourney team, at least for now. Mark discusses the latest transfer portal developments for the football team and which players will likely be difference makers. Is this a two-year plan more than a 2026 plan? Does it all just come back to Colton Joseph (and what do they make of a second transfer quarterback joining the program)? Plus, the men's hockey team heads into a huge two-game stretch against Michigan State.
Transcribe →The Badgers have their transfer-portal quarterback and other takeaways (01.05.2026)
Jan 600:43:46Tap to summarizeThe Wisconsin football program has its quarterback for next season, with Old Dominion's Colton Joseph joining the fray. Badgers reporters John Steppe and Mark Stewart discuss what that means for UW, with a look at some of the other players who announced they'd be joining the program, as well as some of the players to leave. Plus: Can the men's basketball team make the NCAA Tournament? It's not looking promising at the start of 2026. The guys discuss the continued strong start for the women's basketball program, the women's hockey players heading to the Olympics in February, the volleyball transfers, both in and out, plus more.
Transcribe →The Badgers volleyball team is headed to the Final Four. Here's what to know about the 2025 squad (12.16.2025)
Dec 1600:33:15Tap to summarizeBadgers reporter John Steppe and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team, which just staged back-to-back upsets to reach the Final Four, and it's a wide-open field with No. 1 Nebraska shockingly defeated at the regional final. How did this team come together with so few holdovers? What makes them tick? What makes setter Charlie Fuerbringer so good? What about Oregon transfer Mimi Colyer? What else do you need to know about this team before they face Kentucky in the national semifinal Dec. 18? Plus, they briefly discuss the football transfer of Christian Alliegro.
Transcribe →What do we have in the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team? Plus: Women stage an upset, Trech and Sweet 16 volleyball (12.12.2025)
Dec 1200:39:38Tap to summarizeThe Wisconsin men's basketball team defeated rival Marquette but then suffered a 30-point blowout at the hands of Nebraska. Is this a tournament team? Badgers reporters John Steppe and Mark Stewart join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the turn of events for Wisconsin. Plus: The Badger women stage an upset over Michigan State, the women's volleyball team heads into the second weekend of their NCAA Tournament as underdogs, and the men's hockey team flirts with getting both Badgers hockey teams to No. 1 in the nation.On the football front, prominent players Tackett Curtis and Trech Kekahuna are transferring out (at least, for now), and offensive line coach AJ Blazek is gone.
Transcribe →What went wrong with UW football? Plus, a Big Ten opener win for men's hoops and NCAA volleyball ahead (12.04.2025)
Dec 400:50:13Tap to summarizeThe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's podcast looking at University of Wisconsin athletics is back, with Badgers reporters John Steppe and Mark Stewart joining host JR Radcliffe to discuss a handful of UW sports topics. The football program just had an underwhelming signing day, with a top recruit flipping to West Virginia. Can the Badgers even use recruiting to recover what's been lost over the last few years? They discuss Luke Fickell, the program's woes and how to overcome them and who or what ultimately should be blamed for its sudden fall. They also talk basketball, including the men's team (which just defeated Northwestern in the Big Ten opener) and women's team (with a new coach ... and a new trajectory?). The women's volleyball team also heads into the NCAA Tournament this weekend. Interested in more like this? Help us name the podcast, give us a rating and tell us what you'd like to hear us talk about.
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04.03.2019: Look ahead to next year's Badgers basketball team
Apr 3, 201900:30:03Tap to summarizeBadgers beat reporter Jeff Potrykus joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the look of next year's Badgers basketball team -- how different it will be without Ethan Happ and whose development will be the most crucial. How does he evaluate the 2019 season. Was it fair to call it "ugly basketball?" How did Tyler Herro's change to Kentucky impact this team? What should we expect from Micah Potter and Tyler Wahl next year? What's the rationale behind Tai Strickland's departure? Finally, Jeff discusses his takeaways from a conversation with Dick Bennett after his son, Tony, and Virginia clinched a spot in the 2019 Final Four, and he gives some early thoughts from Badgers football spring practice. Music intro: "Rumble" available at https://www.bensound.com.
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03.19.2019: Your full-fledged NCAA Tournament preview with Badgers talk (and a little Marquette, too)
Mar 19, 201900:46:22Tap to summarizeJake Kocorowski of Bucky's 5th Quarter swings by to preview the NCAA Tournament, with fifth-seeded Wisconsin slated to face Oregon for the third time in six NCAA tourneys. Can the Badgers work deep into the dance despite their flaws? How does the matchup break down (along with the potential Kansas State battle in the second round)? Plus, a look back at the classic 2014 tilt between Oregon and Wisconsin.Then, Ben Steele of the Journal Sentinel stops by (30:00) to talk Marquette, also a fifth seed headed to Hartford to meet Murray State in a showcase of top individual players Markus Howard and Ja Morant. What's behind the team's late-season struggles, is Howard healthy and if this team doesn't work deep into the dance … what about next year?Music intro: "Rumble" available at https://www.bensound.com.
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03.14.2019: Previewing the Big Ten tourney and a wild regular-season finish
Mar 14, 201900:25:45Tap to summarizeBadgers beat reporter Jeff Potrykus discusses Wisconsin's zany finish to the regular season against Ohio State and looks ahead to the Big Ten tournament. How will Wisconsin get past Maryland (if they play) and Michigan State (if Indiana doesn't get there first)? Which Badgers player got snubbed for Big Ten postseason hardware, and what's the legacy of Ethan Happ now that his career is coming to a close? What type of team will give the Badgers problems in the NCAA Tournament?Music intro: "Rumble" available at https://www.bensound.com.
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