Episodes

  • The Weekly Wager 3.18.26

    The Weekly Wager 3.18.26
    Mar 18 2026
    The Weekly Wager with Ben Brust and Josh DiMaggio went live from the Potawatomi Sportsbook as the madness officially tipped off. With the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament underway, the focus was simple: find the best value and cash in. The guys dove into First Round bets, highlighting key spreads and totals, identifying upset alerts, and calling out matchups the public might be getting wrong. From bracket busters to sneaky value plays, they zeroed in on games worth targeting during the most unpredictable stretch of the tournament. Looking ahead, they broke down Championship futures — separating true contenders from overvalued favorites while spotlighting sleeper teams with realistic paths to a title. The goal: lock in strong numbers before the bracket chaos shifts the odds. Beyond the picks, the show emphasized strategy — how to approach the First Round versus later rounds, when to bet early versus waiting things out, and how to manage risk during one of the wildest betting weekends of the year. And as always, the audience was part of the action — debating national champions, upset picks, and best bets live as the madness unfolded.
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    44 mins
  • 3-14-26 Saturday Scramble - Are the Badgers Peaking at the Right Time? 🏀 Big Ten Tournament Reactions & Michigan Matchup Preview

    3-14-26 Saturday Scramble - Are the Badgers Peaking at the Right Time? 🏀 Big Ten Tournament Reactions & Michigan Matchup Preview
    Mar 14 2026
    Join hosts Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch for a full one-hour deep dive into Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball on this special edition of Saturday Scramble! 🏀 The guys react to Wisconsin’s impressive Big Ten Tournament victories over Washington Huskies men's basketball and Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, breaking down what these performances mean for their postseason outlook. Plus, they preview the Badgers’ upcoming showdown with Michigan Wolverines men's basketball later today and discuss key matchups, X-factors, and tournament momentum. Can Wisconsin carry this surge into March? Is this team built for a deep run? Pablo and Riley give analysis, bold takes, and fan-focused insight throughout the entire hour. 🔥
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    50 mins
  • 3-7-26 Saturday Scramble - Rashan Gary’s Deleted Message 👀 + Luke Fickell & Badgers Basketball vs Purdue

    3-7-26 Saturday Scramble - Rashan Gary’s Deleted Message 👀 + Luke Fickell & Badgers Basketball vs Purdue
    Mar 7 2026
    The Saturday Scramble with Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch is back with another packed Wisconsin sports show! 🧀🏈🏀 We start with breaking conversation surrounding Rashan Gary and a deleted Instagram farewell message that had many fans believing his time with the Green Bay Packers was over. The team says he hasn’t been released… so what’s really going on? 🤔 Then we shift to Wisconsin Badgers football and head coach Luke Fickell. Has Fickell done everything he can with the program so far, given the resources available? Or should fans expect more by now? We also preview the season finale for Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball as they travel to face Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball. Is this a must-win game heading into the postseason? And of course… we wrap things up with Riled Up, where anything can be on the table. 🔥 👇 Join the conversation in the comments: • What did Rashan Gary’s post mean? • Is Luke Fickell doing enough for Wisconsin football? • Do the Badgers NEED to beat Purdue?
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • WIAC Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Championship: UW-La Crosse vs UW-Whitewater

    WIAC Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Championship: UW-La Crosse vs UW-Whitewater
    Feb 28 2026
    ESPN Wisconsin has its final stop of our statewide tour of WIAC basketball. All roads led to Whitewater for the WIAC Men's Tournament Championship as the UW-Whitewater Warhawks hosted UW-La Crosse Eagles. The Eagles soared to victory as the university completed the WIAC Conference Tournament sweep with both men's and women's teams claiming the title. February 28th, 2026.
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • 2-28-26 Saturday Scramble - Green Bay Packers’ NFLPA Grades Plummet — Is This on LaFleur & Gutekunst?

    2-28-26 Saturday Scramble - Green Bay Packers’ NFLPA Grades Plummet — Is This on LaFleur & Gutekunst?
    Feb 28 2026
    Saturday Scramble has you covered this morning with Pablo Iglesias and Wally Lukachinsky The Green Bay Packers just took a major hit in the latest NFLPA Report Card — and fans should be paying attention. After ranking 7th overall last year, the Packers dropped all the way to 21st in the NFL. The grades? Concerning. Poor marks in treatment of families, training room facilities, training staff, offensive coordinator evaluation, and even head coach Matt LaFleur ranking near the bottom in player respect. What happened in Green Bay? Why did the organization’s reputation decline so sharply? Is this a front office issue under Brian Gutekunst? Does this change how we should view LaFleur as a leader? And how quickly can the Packers realistically fix this? We break down what this means for the culture inside Lambeau, whether this affects free agency moving forward, and if Packers fans should be concerned about long-term organizational stability. Plus: 🏈 A quick look ahead to the NFL Combine — how would WE stack up athletically? 🔥 “Riled Up” returns with the takes you’ve been waiting for. If you care about the future of the Packers, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Is this overblown… or is something actually wrong in Green Bay?
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • WIAC Women's Basketball Conference Championship: UW-La Crosse vs UW-Oshkosh

    WIAC Women's Basketball Conference Championship: UW-La Crosse vs UW-Oshkosh
    Feb 28 2026
    WIAC Wednesday brings ESPN Wisconsin to Oshkosh for the final stop of our statewide tour for women's basketball. UW-La Crosse visits UW-Oshkosh for the WIAC Conference Championship. The Titans won the regular season title, but the Eagles are seeking their first ever WIAC Tournament Championship. Listen back for a historic game between UW-La Crosse and UW-Oshkosh February 27th, 2026.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Ben Wins $800 at the Slots, Builds a Parlay + Packers Ticket Drama - The Weekly Wager 2.25.26

    Ben Wins $800 at the Slots, Builds a Parlay + Packers Ticket Drama - The Weekly Wager 2.25.26
    Feb 26 2026
    Live from Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Ben Brust and Josh DiMaggio kick off Weekly Wager… a few minutes late because Ben got stuck at a slot machine winning $800. To make up for it, Ben promises to give Josh and Strouf $50 each — but the guys decide to roll the $100 into a college basketball parlay instead. They also react to Brian Gutekunst’s comments about the Packers’ inability to close out games. Then things get weird (as usual): 17-year-old Soren from Hartland calls in to continue his ongoing beef with Josh — while walking into church — and casually shouts out his pastor mid-call. The guys pivot to Evan Cohen’s ESPN Radio comments and Aaron Popkey’s remarks about the Packers revoking more tickets, which sends Josh into a passionate rant about a “community-owned” team nickel-and-diming its fans. The show wraps with the crew finalizing their parlay — which could net Josh and Strouf $250 each — and a replay of Ben hilariously yelling at himself on Strouf’s behalf earlier in the day on KBN.
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    45 mins
  • 2-21-26 Saturday Scramble -Milwaukee Brewers EXPECTATIONS with Jeff Levering + Packers Special Teams DISASTER

    2-21-26 Saturday Scramble -Milwaukee Brewers EXPECTATIONS with Jeff Levering + Packers Special Teams DISASTER
    Feb 21 2026
    Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering joins us to kick off this week’s Saturday Scramble as the Brewers play their FIRST Spring Training game! ⚾ We break down: What realistic expectations should be for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2026 Is their projected win total too high… or too low? Can this roster compete for the NL Central? Then we shift to Green Bay 👇 With Rich Bisaccia stepping down as special teams coordinator, we ask the tough question: Who’s more at fault for letting this drag out — Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst? Plus: 🌙 It’s a new Lunar Year — we react to Wisconsin sports player predictions based on their birth year 🔥 “Riled Up” If you’re a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Brewers baseball, and unfiltered debate, this is the episode for you. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly Wisconsin sports coverage! 📺 Watch live on YouTube or listen on 100.5 ESPN Madison & the ESPN Wisconsin app.
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    1 hr and 33 mins