Episodes

  • Mason Posa joins The Jump Around

    Mason Posa joins The Jump Around
    Jan 9 2026
    Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa joins The Jump Around for one of the most candid, energetic interviews of the offseason — diving into LB-U pride, recruiting in the transfer-portal era, and why he believes Wisconsin football is on the verge of something big. Posa breaks down: How he went from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Madison — and why Wisconsin wasn’t even on his radar early The recruiting relationship that pulled him away from Oklahoma and changed his trajectory Why Wisconsin is Linebacker U — and how he plans to carry on the legacy of T.J. Watt, T.J. Edwards, Jack Sanborn, and more Making an early impact as a freshman, earning snaps, and proving he belongs His mindset of competing every week despite ups and downs in the season We also dive into: His tight bond with Cooper Catalano (you'll want to hear the nickname they gave themselves...) Why he fully embraced Badger culture — rivalries, toughness, and wearing the “W” Actively recruiting transfer-portal additions like Colton Joseph and Abu Sama III How Wisconsin’s aggressive portal approach is changing the locker-room mentality Why he believes 9–10 wins and a CFP run aren’t crazy goals Facing elite teams and quarterbacks — and what separates contenders from champions Plus: 🌶 New Mexico food vs. Madison eats 🎮 Off-day hangouts, film habits, and competitive edge 🧠 Why loyalty still matters to him in the NIL + portal era This is a must-watch conversation for Badgers fans wanting a real look inside Wisconsin football’s mindset heading into the next season. 📺 Watch now on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee’s YouTube channels 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Badgers interviews and portal coverage
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    27 mins
  • 12-18 Wisconsin vs Kentucky Volleyball

    12-18 Wisconsin vs Kentucky Volleyball
    Dec 19 2025
    The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the Final Four. Wisconsin dominated the first set and the teams went back and forth with Kentucky winning the match in five sets.
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    3 hrs and 58 mins
  • Chris Bono joins The Jump Around Extra

    Chris Bono joins The Jump Around Extra
    Dec 18 2025
    Wisconsin Badgers head wrestling coach Chris Bono joins Riley Jauch and The Jump Around Extra for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of Wisconsin Wrestling, the challenges of the NIL and transfer portal era, and what it takes to build a sustainable championship culture in the Big Ten. Coach Bono discusses: Wisconsin’s 5–0 start and goals heading into Big Ten play How the Badgers can close the gap on Penn State, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska Why development, not the portal, remains the foundation of the program The importance of All-Americans and national champions in March How Wisconsin measures progress beyond dual-meet wins The rapid growth of wrestling nationally and in the state of Wisconsin The future of women’s wrestling and why the sport is at an all-time high Bono also opens up about: The difficulty of adversity as a coach vs. athlete Building lifelong relationships with his wrestlers Maintaining roster continuity in the NIL + transfer portal era Recruiting and retaining Wisconsin in-state talent The culture of hustle, effort, accountability, and commitment inside the room Plus, Coach Bono explains why fans should make it a priority to pack the UW Field House, what makes this team especially entertaining to watch, and his vision for taking Wisconsin Wrestling events across the state. This is a must-watch conversation for Badgers fans, wrestling fans, and anyone interested in how college athletics is evolving.
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    26 mins
  • 12-14 #3 Wisconsin vs #1 Texas Volleyball

    12-14 #3 Wisconsin vs #1 Texas Volleyball
    Dec 15 2025
    The Wisconsin Badgers are back in Final Four! The Badgers went on the road to the No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns winning in four sets. Wisconsin now heads to their 7th Final Four.
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    3 hrs and 36 mins
  • 12-12 #3 Wisconsin vs #2 Stanford Volleyball

    12-12 #3 Wisconsin vs #2 Stanford Volleyball
    Dec 13 2025
    The 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers travel to Texas for the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament to face the Stanford Cardinal. Wisconsin comes away with their first win ever over Stanford and advance to their 8th consecutive Elite Eight.
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    3 hrs and 59 mins
  • Jon Arias joins The Jump Around

    Jon Arias joins The Jump Around
    Dec 11 2025
    Play-by-play voice of UW volleyball and women's basketball Jon Arias joins The Jump Around! He discusses Badgers VB heading into the Sweet 16, whether a Final Four run would be a surprise, whether he’s a believer in Robin Pingeton and how her leadership differs from past approaches and much more!
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    13 mins
  • Jim Polzin joins The Jump Around

    Jim Polzin joins The Jump Around
    Dec 11 2025
    Jim Polzin of BadgerExtra joins The Jump Around! He discusses Wisconsin football’s disappointing season, the early outlook for Wisconsin men’s basketball, his reporting on UW’s response to abuse allegations against former WBB coach, Marisa Mosely and much more!
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    12 mins
  • Brian Calhoun joins The Jump Around

    Brian Calhoun joins The Jump Around
    Dec 8 2025
    Former Badgers star RB Brian Calhoun joins The Jump Around! The 2005 All-American discusses his perspective on the state of Wisconsin football, his view on the Badgers recruiting approach, what the team needs to do to regain national relevance, and much more!
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    19 mins