Episodes

  • Evan Cohen on the Wisconsin AD Search Committee | The Jump Around

    Evan Cohen on the Wisconsin AD Search Committee | The Jump Around
    May 14 2026
    Evan Cohen, co-host of Unsportsmanlike and UW alum, joined The Jump Around with Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch to discuss the announcement of the nine-person search committee for the University of Wisconsin's vacant athletic director position. The names included former Badger greats Chris Ballard (Indianapolis Colts GM), Michael Finley (Dallas Mavericks co-GM), and Meghan Duggan (director of player development with the New Jersey Devils). Evan gives his reaction to the committee and gives his four names that he WISHED were included in the search for Wisconsin's new AD. Evan also points out one name missing on the committee who is a direct source for success within Wisconsin football... all that and more from his appearance on The Jump Around!
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    14 mins
  • 4-30-26 Nyzier Fourqurean joins The Jump Around!

    4-30-26 Nyzier Fourqurean joins The Jump Around!
    Apr 30 2026
    Exclusive interview with Nyzier Fourqurean — former Wisconsin CB and current Los Angeles Rams UDFA — on his journey, the NCAA situation, and what’s next!
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    19 mins
  • Greg Gard on Portal Moves, Blackwell & Tournament Expansion

    Greg Gard on Portal Moves, Blackwell & Tournament Expansion
    Apr 29 2026
    Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard joins Ben Brust to talk through a busy offseason in Madison, including roster retention, transfer portal additions, and what comes next after John Blackwell’s departure. Gard shares how he evaluates portal talent, balances offense with the need to improve defensively, and adapts to the realities of NIL and modern college basketball. He also discusses the impact of athletic director Chris McIntosh leaving and what stability looks like during a changing time on campus. Plus, Gard explains why he supports expanding the NCAA Tournament and why college basketball needs a bigger spotlight earlier in the season. It’s a wide-ranging Badgers conversation with insight on the present and future of the program.
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    17 mins
  • 4-23-26 Brady Collins Joins The Jump Around

    4-23-26 Brady Collins Joins The Jump Around
    Apr 23 2026
    Wisconsin Football Strength Coach Brady Collins joins the show to discuss offseason changes to the football program, player development for the NFL Draft, and growth of the Badgers this spring on the gridiron. You don't want to miss any of the JUICE that Collins' brings and get you amped up for the upcoming Wisconsin football season!
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    16 mins
  • 4-18 Wisconsin vs UW-Green Bay

    4-18 Wisconsin vs UW-Green Bay
    Apr 18 2026
    Jon Arias and Jess Williams are on the call for the Badgers Spring Match against in-state rival UW-Green Bay. Wisconsin handles the Phoenix in the 5-set SUPER SWEEP!
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    2 hrs and 25 mins
  • Pat Richter joins The Jump Around

    Pat Richter joins The Jump Around
    Apr 16 2026
    Badgers legend and former AD Pat Richter joins the show! He spins yarns from his AD days, elaborates on why he took the Wisconsin job, lists the qualities he'd look for in the next athletic director, and more!
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    20 mins
  • Jim Polzin joins The Jump Around

    Jim Polzin joins The Jump Around
    Apr 9 2026
    Wisconsin beat reporter Jim Polzin joins the show to give his insight on Blackwell, NIL, and where the Badgers stand compared to the rest of college sports. Spoiler alert... it's not where we'd like...
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    21 mins
  • Bradie Ewing joins The Jump Around

    Bradie Ewing joins The Jump Around
    Apr 2 2026
    Former Badgers fullback and new Director of Football Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing joins the show to discuss his new role, the importance of alumni engagement, his confidence in the future of Wisconsin football, and much more!
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    15 mins