Episode 4 of The Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Football Offensive Coordinator Jeff Grimes.

Coach Grimes sits down with Mike Heller to discuss his path through college football, lessons learned along the way, and his approach to developing an offense. He also shares what drew him to Wisconsin and his vision for the future of the Badgers.

It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at one of the key leaders shaping Wisconsin Football.

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On this episode of the Badger Connect Podcast, we’re joined by Wisconsin Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Sheffield and his wife Cathy Sheffield.

We talk about the rise of Wisconsin Volleyball, what it takes to sustain success at the highest level, and how their partnership has played a role throughout the journey. From recruiting and player development to the culture inside the program, this is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier teams in college athletics.

Badger fans will also enjoy stories from their time in Madison, what makes the Wisconsin fan base special, and how the program continues to evolve year after year.

The Badger Connect Podcast is hosted by Mike Heller and features conversations with Wisconsin athletes, coaches, and insiders.

New episodes drop every Thursday.

Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics.

Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love.

New episodes drop every Thursday.

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In Episode 2 of The Badger Connect Podcast, host Mike Heller sits down with Wisconsin Men's Basketball guard Nick Boyd.

Mike and Nick talk about his journey to Wisconsin, the transition into the Badger program, leadership on the court, and what it means to represent Wisconsin basketball. The conversation also dives into life off the court, the culture inside the locker room, and what fans might not see on game day.

New episodes of The Badger Connect Podcast are released every Thursday featuring conversations with Badger athletes, coaches, and personalities.

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Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics.

Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love.

New episodes drop every Thursday.

Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

Welcome to the first episode of The Badger Connect Podcast hosted by Mike Heller.

Each week Mike sits down with the players, coaches, and personalities who make Wisconsin athletics special. The goal is simple: bring Badger fans closer to the stories, people, and moments behind the program.

For our first episode, Mike is joined by Wisconsin Football Head Coach Luke Fickell and his wife Amy. They talk about their journey to Madison, the culture they are building at Wisconsin, balancing family and football, and what makes the Badger program unique.

The Badger Connect Podcast is part of Badger Connect, a fan membership platform designed to bring fans closer to Wisconsin athletics through exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and special opportunities.

Badger Connect members are also automatically entered into weekly giveaways throughout the year.

This week’s giveaway includes premium home opener tickets for the 2026–2027 season for:
• Wisconsin Football
• Wisconsin Volleyball
• Wisconsin Men’s Basketball
• Wisconsin Women’s Basketball
• Wisconsin Hockey

Each week features a new category of giveaways.

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New episodes every Thursday.

Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics.

Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love.

New episodes drop every Thursday.

Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics.

Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love.

New episodes drop every Thursday.

Join the community at BadgerConnect.com