BuckAround: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

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BuckAround is the original podcast focused exclusively on Wisconsin football. An outgrowth of the popular blog founded in 2012, the BuckAround podcast is for the Badger fan who can never get enough Bucky!

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 350 - Max Attends the Not-The-Launch
    Apr 21, 2025 – 52:29
  • Episode 349 - Good News Would Be Nice
    Apr 15, 2025 – 40:22
  • Episode 348 - You Only Love Us For Our Pivot Tables
    Mar 28, 2025 – 59:41
  • Episode 347 - 2025 Spring Practice Preview
    Mar 13, 2025 – 37:46
  • Episode 346 - Jack Coan: The Toyota Camry of Quarterbacks
    Feb 27, 2025 – 01:04:36
  • Episode 345 - Way Too Much Billy Edwards Talk
    Feb 7, 2025 – 46:52
  • Episode 344 - Max Stienecker and the End of Badger Football
    Feb 5, 2025 – 45:13
  • Episode 343 - Portal Subtractions, Portal Additions
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:07:31
  • Episode 342 - WTF Happened to the Air Raid with The Dairy Raid
    Dec 19, 2024 – 40:54
  • Episode 341 - Golden Buckys 2025 Edition
    Dec 12, 2024 – 40:03
  • Episode 340 - Let's Talk Portal Strategy
    Dec 10, 2024 – 54:48
  • Episode 339 - Early Signing Day Extravaganza!!!
    Dec 4, 2024 – 45:27
  • Episode 338 - Week 13: Nebraska
    Nov 27, 2024 – 56:39
  • Episode 337 - Week 12: Oregon
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:00:45
  • Episode 336 - Week 10: Iowa
    Nov 5, 2024 – 57:27
  • Episode 335 - Week 9: Penn State
    Oct 29, 2024 – 01:03:46
  • Episode 334- Week 8: Northwestern
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:02:17
  • Episode 333 - Week 7: Rutgers
    Oct 15, 2024 – 59:59
  • Episode 332 - Week 6: Purdue
    Oct 7, 2024 – 01:08:59
  • Episode 331 - Week 5: USC
    Sep 30, 2024 – 01:11:49
  • Episode 330 - Week 3: Alabama
    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:10:44
  • Episode 329 - B1G Picture: Alabama
    Sep 11, 2024 – 30:59
  • Episode 328 - Week 2: South Dakota
    Sep 9, 2024 – 59:50
  • Episode 327 - Week 1: Western Michigan
    Sep 3, 2024 – 01:05:26
  • Episode 326 - B1G Picture: Basically Everyone Else
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:00:12
  • Episode 325 - Prop Bets: 2024 Edition
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:16:57
  • Episode 324 - Fall Camp Wrap Up with Colten Bartholomew
    Aug 20, 2024 – 01:04:03
  • Episode 323 - Depthier
    Aug 13, 2024 – 49:21
  • Episode 322 - Just How Wrong can Rich be about Max Lofy?
    Aug 1, 2024 – 54:21
  • Episode 321 - Q & A with Matt Mitchell
    Jul 26, 2024 – 49:58
  • Episode 320 - B1G Picture: Purdue
    Jul 18, 2024 – 33:52
  • Episode 319 - Big Picture: Rutgers
    Jul 15, 2024 – 20:22
  • Episode 318 - The Best College Football Content On The Internet....in July
    Jul 10, 2024 – 34:43
  • Episode 317 - 62% Kirk Ferentz Content
    Jun 25, 2024 – 34:29
  • Episode 316 - B1G Picture: USC
    Jun 25, 2024 – 32:42
  • Episode 315 - 4th Down Decision Making and Graham Mertz Ennui
    Jun 12, 2024 – 53:09
  • Episode 314 - OK so NOW We're Done With Spring. We Mean it This Time
    May 21, 2024 – 42:15
  • Episode 313 - Especiunally
    May 15, 2024 – 01:01:24
  • Episode 312 - Getting Offensive
    May 7, 2024 – 01:07:25
  • Episode 311 - Wrapping up Spring Vol. 1: Revisiting "5 Things"
    Apr 30, 2024 – 40:13
  • Episode 310 - Staring Down the Back Half of Spring
    Apr 24, 2024 – 58:11
  • Episode 309 - Conspiracy, Conjecture, and Self Doubt
    Apr 4, 2024 – 45:54
  • Episode 308 - Spring Practice Preview: 2024 Edition
    Mar 26, 2024 – 58:01
  • Episode 307 - Why did We Record this Right Before New Rosters Dropped
    Mar 13, 2024 – 33:05
  • Episode 306 - It's late February So We Talked About Marty Schottenheimer
    Feb 29, 2024 – 42:26
  • Episode 305 - Dear God, We're Still Talking About Assistant Coach Salaries
    Feb 14, 2024 – 55:59
  • Episode 304 - Testing the Oops Hypothesis: Analyzing the History of In-State Recruiting
    Feb 7, 2024 – 01:08:36
  • Episode 303 - Colin Hitschler and the End of Badger Football
    Jan 24, 2024 – 53:49
  • Episode 302 - One Last Look Backwards
    Jan 16, 2024 – 59:40
  • Episode 301 - Bowl Week: Reliaquest Bowl Wrap Up
    Jan 4, 2024 – 01:00:16
Recent Reviews
  • Monet's Lily
    Love Richard’s Laugh
    Love the show even more. So glad you are back for the resurrection of Badger football.
  • South Jersey Pete
    South Jersey Pete
    So glad they came back after such a long break.
  • KevininDC
    Just ok
    Loved these guys years ago when they were about the only podcast out there talking Badger football. But they aren’t the only ones now. I love their passion and commitment but reality is they just aren’t very good or terribly knowledgeable compared to other pods out there now. They shoulda stayed “retired”. P.S. please stop laughing really hard at stuff that isn’t funny.
  • Illinois Badger Fan
    BuckAround
    Absolutely great Wisconsin Football Podcast! Every pod adds a little joy to the day!
  • ball-ratzlaff award
    Fire up a Jack’s Pizza
    Where else can you get a detailed breakdown of Ray Ball and Jake Ratzlaff….nobody breaks it down quite like Rich and Max
  • Claws Up
    GOAT Badgers fan podcast
    🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 This podcast has such a unique fan perspective is highly enjoyable. It’s not media or team drive. Honest dudes with honest opinions that aren’t hot takes.
  • Hetty
    Quality Wisconsin pod (from a fan perspective)
    Max and Rich laugh just the right amount.
  • WillMag14
    Smart analysis
    Great personality and analysis. Glad the boys are back.
  • BdgrBall
    It’s Back!
    The greatest Badger Football podcast ever is back!
  • sksksksksskskss
    Another Podcast which spouts liberal politics
    I want to listen to Badger sports. I dont want to listen to someones disdain for Elon because he once said he may vote conservative🙄. I want sports, not politics or your liberal agenda.
  • Slappy in LaCrosse
    Greatest Badger podcast EVER
    This was and will ever be the greatest Badger podcast EVER! If I win the lottery I will pay these clowns a living wage to do this full time.
  • Al L.
    Congrats and farewell
    Rich and Max...take a bow for a great job. You will be missed.
  • fincher37
    Fun Stuff
    These guys are funny. Laid back podcast, lots of humor. It’s a little bit Sconnie in a good way. Most of the other podcasts are serious so this a refreshing departure. Love the banter...this from a flat lander Badger. On Wisconsin!
  • Tom Platts
    Hawkeye fan
    Listened to the BYU and Iowa podcasts. Hosts are knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to.
  • Tmatt248
    Fits perfectly like a perfect hoodie hugging your bodice
    The guys do a great job with this pod. Love the interaction with fans and the other podcasters who cover the other B1G teams. As always #OnWisconsin
  • pjmartinkus
    Good Podcast
    Good podcast for anyone into Badger football.
  • Jeff from Wisconsin
    Best Badger Football Podcast
    This podcast is a must listen for any serious Badger football fan. It is hosted by two fans who I would say are at least 2-3 degrees separated from the program itself who provide Badger football commentary from a perspective very similar to those of us listening. They are obviously both big badger fans, but they also always have a healthy debate about the state of the program.
  • Matt Dougherty
    Comon!
    The name of the show is BuckAround. What more do you need!?!?!? :-) Matt Wisconsin!!
  • Avid pod listener
    Best Badgers pod around
    Regular pod listener of all genres and follower of all things Wisconsin football. Buckaround is the best Wisconsin football pod out there and I’ve listened to them all. The guys bring a good balance to the table - with Rich reminding you to keep your hopes as a badger fan in check and Max letting you dream a bit. Really get in the weeds of what’s going on with the team. If that’s your thing, you should absolutely become a regular listener
  • @Tommers71
    Love the Show
    I finally figured out how to leave comments on iTunes. (Yeah, I know...genius.) Fell in love with this podcast a few years ago. Rich and Max seem like old friends at this point. They're the perfect compliment to my passion for Badger football. Keep up the good work. Tom on a Train
  • Baseballbat338
    Love it
    Gets me through the week - love every minute of it! Go Badgers!
  • Hoosier Bro
    Solid Badger Podcast
    I love listening to independent sites. Their hearts are in it. Rich and Max do a tremendous job.
  • Divot516
    Outstanding Badger Football podcast
    I have been listening for a year now and this is a great podcast not only during the season and also during the offseason. Max and Rich know their stuff, conversation is fun and easy going, lots of good guests. Recommend it to all Badger fans.
  • Sheckysan
    Worth Every Minute
    I just finished my first season of listening and can honestly say that this is the most informative & enjoyable of the various college football podcasts I began listening to. The commentary provided by both Rich and Max is excelllent and is truly geared towards Badger football fans. These guys are very supportive of the UW football program as one would expect, but never shy away from offering criticism where warranted. More than anything else, I find that they dive pretty deep into the program and offer information about the team that I don't come across anywhere else. I also like that they both take the time to acknowledge and respond to emails and messages from their listeners. Highly recommended!
  • Moki Dugway
    A must listen for Bucky fans!
    Richard and Max are very entertaining to listen to and extremely knowledgeable UW fans. You may even hear a Lance Smith reference or two.
  • Jake from Sun Prairie
    Great for Badger Fans!
    The Buckaround is the perfect podcast for FANS of the Badgers. Rich and Max actually share the mindset of the majority of Badger fans, ranging from the self loathing to the casual armchair cheerleader. The hosts cut through the overly repetitive media stories and actually come to conclusions that I believe are in total agreement with the Badger faithful. Great balance of analyzing game performances, with the right amount of fun/off the field topics as well (touching on recruiting, the B1G landscape (and Northern Illinois), etc). The two hosts are wonderfully contrasting in personalities, opinions on the Badgers, and affection for the B1G as a whole (ahem, Iowa). Highly recommended from this Badger alum!
  • uwjp2002
    best Badger Football podcast
    Good work guys!
  • Badgerhawk75
    I like It
    Been listening since the summer. It’s a good podcast. I like Rich’s take on most things Wisconsin Football. He’s not irrationally biased. Definitely not a glass half empty view either. Then there’s Max... He’s fair to midland. Just kidding. Where Rich is patently wrong, Max is right on. Their Ying and Yang views makes their bro-mance work well. I’ll keep listening. I might consider buying them a beer if they ever came to St. Louis.
  • Not_Brent_Moss
    The BuckAround is RIPPED on the Brusky Scale
    Started listening after the Iowa game in 2014 and have been hooked ever since. Its like listening to your more well-informed friends talk Badger football…from analysis of the opponents, to depth chart discussions, they’ve got you covered. They will also throw in some Northern Illinois and Iowa hot takes just for good measure. A great listen, recommended to any college football fan!
  • Jon Kirsner
    Best Pod For Wisconsin Football
    I’ve been listening for a year now and its truly a phonemail production all things considered. The pod is informative and entertaining. I keep up with Wisconsin blogs as well but this is my favorite source for Wisconsin football analysis. 2 tips: #1 stop listening to games on the radio-its 2015. #2 Expand to Wisconsin basketball please
  • John Staskunas
    Enjoyable, understandable, insightful
    I found this podcast about halfway through the 2014 season. From that point on, I have listened every week. The chemistry between Rich and Max is excellent, and it is always entertaining when they get off topic. Their knowledge of Wisconsin football is extensive, and I have learned a lot about recruiting and the big picture of Wisconsin football. Finally, Rich has an interesting laugh.
  • bbbbrrrryyyy
    Love it
    Getting geared up for football season is great listening to these two’s subjective and objective viewpoints while staying grounded and honest with themselves and the audience.
  • JonDoubleU
    A must for badger football fans!
    Rich and Max do an awesome job of dissecting all things Badger Football. They also do an outstanding job of keeping the conversation around Badger Football going year round. Their offseason content is fantastic with guest like Evan Flood discussing recruiting to rival BigTen Schools discussing the upcoming season outlook. If you are a Badger Fan this is a can't miss podcast and you should download ASAP!
  • SEC_Chad
    Really Good
    This is a great show! Max and Richard are easy to listen to plus they know their stuff! Winning!
  • StevenLAdler
    First thing l listen to.
    Love this pod. The hosts are great and objective. They provide great information without taking themselves too seriously. I also learned about something called the MAC where they also apparently play football.
  • bjmaro
    Fan
    Great podcast for Badger fball fans.
  • Jonesified10
    Buckaround Podcast- a must for any Badgers Football fan
    Awesome podcast and a must subscribe for any Badgers football fan
  • CakeMinty
    Great Podcast
    LOVE the Buckaround. These guys know Badger football and the podcast is highly entertaining. Funny and knowledgeable guys
  • Stephen Newnam
    Fun Listen
    These guys are great. Not reactionary, just good fan analysis and perspective. Glad I found this podcast.
  • JSVLD
    Great Badger Podcast
    Great podcast, they are well informed with a realistic perspective on the state of the Badgers.
  • Bgdave84
    Excellent podcast
    Very enjoyable. They know the Badgers and you can tell they live doing the podcast.
  • Brewster4
    Really good fball podcast
    I wish they did the show more often but it's the guys hobby. They do a really nice job though.
  • maxximus02
    Great discussion of Badgers football
    Good to listen to, entertaining discussion
  • Lmusoccer13
    Great podcast
    Love listening to these guys. Enjoy the fact that they are average badger fans like me and don't get paid by a big company to do this podcast. Have unique guests with great perspectives. Keep up the good work!
  • Jtemp11
    Two guys who know their stuff
    Rich and Max do an excellent job of providing objective analysis of Wisconsin football from a fan's perspective. They play off each other well and are entertaining all the way through. They also offer more than simply opinion, going the extra mile to find guests with insight on either Wisconsin's program or an upcoming opponent. This podcast comes highly recommended.
  • Jb1gopack
    Awesome!!!
    Great podcast! On Wisconsin!
  • Cravilna
    If you like Badger football….
    You should probably be listening to this podcast. Personally, I’m not much of a podcast guy, but after listening to Branch and Brusky I thought maybe I was. So I thought I’d check out some other Badger podcasts…..Couldn’t even make it through an episode of the other stuff….it’s the Buckaround and nothing else!
  • Arman Belding
    Relaxed, informative, high quality
    These guys do a great job of creating an easy-to-listen-to Badgers football podcast experience w/o any unnecessary flare or annoyances. The audio quality is very good, as are their guests and topics. I get valuable information about Badgers stats, history and players, and would strongly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Badger Football.
  • JD from Madison
    I love the depth of Badger coverage!
    So much of sports media glosses over the intricacies of football and the mechanics of the offense and defense. These guys actually try to explain the purpose and objectives behind the X’s and O’s. Real quality stuff, keep up the good work!
  • Bigbucks5
    Love It!
    As a season ticket holder, I need my Badger football fix during the off-season! This podcast gives me all the updates I need whether it be recruiting, predictions, etc. Even though they are Badger fans, it's good to hear what they are concerned about with the team. It's not all about how good the team will be this coming year! Awesome show guys!
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