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Hosted by Mike Heller, Badger Connect · news · EN · 34 episodes
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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Badger Connect Podcast is hosted by Mike Heller, Badger Connect. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 34: Morgan Van Wie" (22 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Episode 33: Sebastian Cheeks" (15 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "Episode 32: Austin “Aussie” Rapp" (8 October 2026, 36 minutes).
Badger Connect Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for Badger Connect Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Badger Connect Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Badger Connect Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Mike Heller, Badger Connect hosts Badger Connect Podcast, a news show with 34 episodes published.
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Episode #34
Wisconsin Volleyball takes center stage on Episode 34 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Mike Heller is joined by Wisconsin Volleyball junior setter Morgan Van Wie, a Waunakee, Wisconsin native who grew up dreaming of...
Episode #33
Mike Heller is joined by Wisconsin outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks, who has emerged as one of the nation’s most disruptive defensive players this season. Through the first five weeks of the 2026 season, Cheeks led...
Episode #32
Wisconsin Basketball takes center stage on Episode 32 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Mike Heller sits down with Badgers forward Austin Rapp! Rapp shares more about his background, what led him to Wisconsin, his early...
Episode #31
Wisconsin Hockey takes center stage on Episode 31 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Mike Heller is joined by Badgers Joe Palodichuk and Zach Schulz for a conversation about life inside the Wisconsin Hockey program, their...
Episode #30
Wisconsin Football tight end Jacob Harris joins Mike Heller for Episode 30 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Harris takes fans inside his journey to Wisconsin, his development at tight end and what it takes to compete at...
Episode #29
Wisconsin Women’s Basketball Head Coach Robin Pingeton joins Mike Heller for Episode 29 of the Badger Connect Podcast, and this time she’s joined by her husband, Rich! Robin and Rich talk about their journey together...
Episode #28
Wisconsin Basketball Associate Head Coach Joe Krabbenhoft joins Mike Heller for Episode 28 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Krabbenhoft talks about the Badgers, his role on Greg Gard’s staff, the upcoming season and his...
Episode #27
Wisconsin Football specialists take center stage on Episode 27 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Gavin Lahm and Sean West join Mike Heller to talk about their journeys to Wisconsin, life as specialists for the Badgers, and...
Episode #26
Wisconsin Football is a family affair on Episode 26 of the Badger Connect Podcast! Badgers linebacker Cooper Catalano is joined by his dad, Jim Catalano, for a special conversation with Mike Heller about Cooper’s...
Episode #25
Two Wisconsin Volleyball legends join the Badger Connect Podcast! Lauren Carlini and Sydney Hilley sit down with Mike Heller to talk about their journeys at Wisconsin, the growth of the Badger Volleyball program and the...
Episode #24
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...
Episode #23
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...
Episode #22
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...
Episode #21
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...
Episode #20
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...
Episode #19
Episode 19 | Abu Sama III Wisconsin’s newest running back, Abu Sama III , joins Mike Heller on Episode 19 of the Badger Connect Podcast. The explosive Iowa State transfer discusses why he chose Wisconsin, what drew him...
Episode #18
Episode 18 of the Badger Connect Podcast with Mike Heller features Wisconsin men’s basketball players Hayden Jones and Jackson Ball. Two of the newest members of the Badger basketball program join Mike Heller to discuss...
Episode #17
Episode 17 of the Badger Connect Podcast with Mike Heller features Wisconsin hockey legend Ron Vincent. Recently named to the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Vincent looks back on his...
Episode #14
<p>Episode 14 of the Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Men’s Basketball players Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock.</p> <p>Zach and Will join Mike Heller to discuss their basketball journeys, what led them to...
Episode #13
<p>Episode 13 of the Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph and his father, David Joseph.</p> <p>Colton joins Mike Heller to discuss his journey from Old Dominion to Wisconsin after a...
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