Sports Chat With Matt: Recent Episodes
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Hi I'm Matt, we love talking all sports but especially college basketball and combat sports. We'll be interviewing athletes where they'll be able to share behind-the-scenes insights and deep dives into their careers. Stay tuned!
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Chef Vic Vegas returns to the channel for another powerful conversation about discipline, transformation, and success. Vic opens up about his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most recognizable chefs in America and a key figure on Bar Rescue. Vic is living the American dream!
This time, we dive even deeper into Vic’s personal growth — including how he completely transformed his body and lost over 100 pounds through consistency, hard work, and a relentless mindset. Vic also discusses launching his new podcast, Talk and Chew, what drives his work ethic, and the lessons he’s learned through adversity, faith, and leadership.
From dishwasher to national television, Vic’s story is proof that discipline and belief can change your life. If you’re looking for motivation, real talk, and behind-the-scenes insight into success, this episode delivers. For more content like this, make sure to hit that subscribe button!
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Vic Update
02:00 Vic’s Talk and Chew Podcast
04:00 Vic Lost 100 Pounds!
13:00 Day in the Life of Vic
16:28 Vic on His Team
17:47 Vic on Developing His Work Ethic
18:50 Vic on His Father
20:39 Vic’s Green Juice & Workout Routine
25:35 Vic’s Advice to His Younger Self
27:30 Vic on Adversity
29:15 Vic’s Defining Moment in His Career
31:22 Vic’s Relationship With God
34:12 The Impact Pro Wrestling Has Had on Vic
41:40 Matt Visited a Vic Bar Rescue
46:38 Bar Rescue Behind-the-Scenes
49:34 Vic on Getting the Call for Bar Rescue
53:00 A Vic Vegas Bar Rescue
54:25 Staying in Touch With Bar Rescue Restaurants
55:40 Rapid Fire Round #BarRescue #JonTaffer
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Wisconsin is ROLLING, taking care of business against Rutgers 96-87 and extending their winning streak to four games. This episode is a VIBE! ☕️🏀 What does this win mean moving forward? How can Wisconsin continue to build on this run moving forward? The Brew w/ Matt and Mike breaks it all down for you!
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The Brew With Matt and Mike is back to preview the upcoming Wisconsin vs Rutgers game and chop it up! We go in-depth discussing the keys to victory and talk all things hoops! Can Wisconsin keep rolling?? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
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INCREDIBLE! John Blackwell called game, and Wisconsin comes out victorious 81-78 in the Border Battle vs the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Greg Gard's Badgers are now ROLLING! What does this win mean moving forward? How can Wisconsin build on this run moving forward? The Brew With Matt and Mike breaks it all down for you!
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The Brew With Matt and Mike is back to preview the upcoming Wisconsin vs Minnesota match-up! We go in-depth discussing the keys to victory and Mike's fondest memory vs Minnesota. Can Minnesota win their first game in 6 years against Greg Gard's Badgers? Can Wisconsin keep rolling?? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
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Wisconsin just got DEMOLISHED by Nebraska — so the big question is: should Badger fans be concerned??
On this episode of THE BREW, Matt and Mike Bruesewitz break down what really happened in the 90–60 loss, our concern level, and if this game changes our thoughts on their ceiling.
We cover the areas Wisconsin MUST improve, what Nebraska exposed, and try to find a single silver lining.
WisconsinBadgers #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
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The Brew with Mike Bruesewitz is back — and this time we’re breaking down what we’ve learned from the first three games of the Wisconsin Badgers’ season.
In this early-season predictions episode, we analyze who looks poised for the biggest jump, who’s emerging as the most reliable bucket, who THE GUY really is, and which player Wisconsin simply cannot afford to lose. We also look at the team’s biggest question mark moving forward and who has the most NBA upside on the roster.
If you’re a Badger hoops fan, this episode is packed with insights you won’t get anywhere else. Drop your own early-season predictions in the comments — and subscribe for more Badger content!
Timestamps:
00:00 Catching Up With Mike
02:36 Who Will Take the Biggest Jump?
05:05 Who is the Most Reliable Bucket?
06:45 Who is THE GUY?
09:15 Defensive MVP
10:58 Who Wisconsin Can’t Afford to Lose
12:45 Biggest Question Mark Moving Forward
14:45 Highest NBA Upside
WisconsinBadgers #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
John Blackwell, Nolan Winter, Nick Boyd, Austin Rapp, Andrew Rohde, Wisconsin Basketball
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Wisconsin handled Ball State — but this one told us a lot about what’s new in Madison. Mike and Matt break down Nolan Winter’s breakout performance (19 points, 10 boards, 3 blocks in 20 minutes), what Greg Gard’s new rotations mean, and how this team’s freedom from three is changing everything. We also hit: –
Where Nolan Winter’s ceiling really is – Early takes on Carter, Rohde, and Blackwell – Why Gard’s experimenting with minutes and pace might finally be working – Plus: “Who Wins 1v1” and a quick Pro vs Joe segment
New energy, new faces, same Brew attitude.
WisconsinBadgers #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
John Blackwell, Nolan Winter, Nick Boyd, Austin Rapp, Andrew Rohde Wisconsin Basketball 2025, Badgers vs Campbell Recap
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Nick Boyd goes OFF — are Boyd & Blackwell the backcourt Wisconsin’s been waiting for? THE BREW is back as Matt and Mike break down Wisconsin’s 97–72 win over Northern Illinois!
We dive into Boyd’s breakout performance, Boyd and Blackwell as a potentially ELITE backcourt duo for the Badgers, and what are the BIGGEST KEYS to Wisconsin reaching its ceiling this season. Plus, the guys react to fans making an Andrew Rohde and Sam Dekker comparison.
Timestamps:
00:00 Wisconsin vs Northern Illinois Recap
02:30 Nick Boyd & John Blackwell
05:40 Wisconsin’s Biggest Keys to Reach Ceiling
10:32 Andrew Rohde Next Sam Dekker?
11:20 LeBron James & NIU Beating Wisconsin?
13:00 Jack Janicki 19:05 Over/Under 6 Seed?
20:12 Boyd to Have Career Year?
21:50 Closing Notes
WisconsinBadgers #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
John Blackwell, Nolan Winter, Nick Boyd, Austin Rapp, Andrew Rohde Wisconsin Basketball 2025, Badgers vs Campbell Recap
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The Brew is back with a loaded episode of BOLD Predictions for the 2025-26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball season!
We break down what seed range fans should expect, debate whether Greg Gard can make a Final Four run, and analyze Austin Rapp’s high ceiling alongside what could go wrong this year. We also take a nostalgic trip back to Ben Brust’s ICONIC shot vs Michigan, sharing behind-the-scenes stories that every Badger fan will love.
This episode has laughs, insights, and all the takes you don’t want to miss. Drop your bold prediction in the comments and subscribe for more weekly Badger content!
Timestamps:
00:00 Better or Worse Than a 6 Seed?
02:35 BOLD Predictions
04:15 Can Greg Gard Make a Final Four?
10:55 What Can Go Wrong?
12:30 Reminiscing on Ben Brust's Shot vs Michigan
19:15 Austin Rapp’s HIGH Ceiling
25:15 Mike on Improving After College
30:20 Utah Badgers G-League Team
30:40 Mike vs D3 Influencer
32:28 Who Has Been Gard’s Best Player?
WisconsinBadgers #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, John Blackwell, Nick Boyd, Andrew Rohde, Greg Gard, Brad Davison, Wisconsin Basketball
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Mike Bruesewitz joins The Brew to break down Wisconsin’s 69-53 exhibition win over UW-Platteville — a game that was rough... Were the Badgers struggles a sign of what is to come or was this just a sleepy performance against a D3 school?
We talk Nolan Winter’s growing pains, Austin Rapp’s flashes, and the difference between facing D3 competition vs D1 expectations. Subscribe for weekly Badger hoops breakdowns — The Brew is just heating up.
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Mike Bruesewitz joins The Brew for the State of the Union address on Wisconsin basketball! We break down Friday’s 1-point exhibition loss to Oklahoma, Nolan Winter’s growing pains (still buying the hype?), Nick Boyd’s lefty takeover, and why he might be irreplaceable. Plus, our biggest concerns heading into the season and the debut of Pros Questions for the Joe! One-point game, five days later — where do the red & white stand?
Drop your verdict below! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for your unfiltered Badger fix with Mike Bruesewitz!
Timestamps:
00:00 Mike’s Reaction to Wisconsin vs Oklahoma
01:08 Nolan Winter Struggles
07:15 Nick Boyd is LEFT-HANDED
12:02 Our Concerns With The Team
17:33 Nick Boyd is Irreplaceable
20:35 Pros Questions For the Joe (New Segment)
WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #GregGard
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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back for The Brew! We dive into the explosive Red-White scrimmage and debate WHO Greg Gard should start for the Badgers this season. Plus, we preview the squad’s potential, break down Austin Rapp’s role, unpack the preseason grind, and more. Don’t miss the hottest Wisconsin basketball takes! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for your weekly Badger hoops fix with Mike Bruesewitz!
Timestamps:
00:00 Red-White Scrimmage Reaction
01:32 Nick Boyd’s Breakout Potential
02:16 Austin Rapp Breakdown
04:00 Who Should Start for Wisconsin?
11:55 Greg Gard’s Coaching Evolution
16:32 Preseason Grind with Mike
21:31 NBA-FBI Drama Reaction
WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #GregGard #NolanWinter #JohnBlackwell
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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back for another episode of The Brew! This week, we react to what Greg Gard told us about the team — from Wisconsin’s incoming freshmen Will Garlock and Zach Kinziger, to the development of Nolan Winter, who might just have SNEAKY NBA upside and discuss Gard bringing in International Talent. We wrap by debating a hypothetical: Brad Davison — fresh off his pro career — vs John Blackwell. Who wins 1v1? Let us know who you are taking! If you love Wisconsin hoops, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for your weekly dose of Badger basketball with Mike Bruesewitz!
Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro
00:50 Gard Bringing in International Talent
04:04 Will Garlock and Zach Kinziger
08:49 Is Nolan Winter an NBA Prospect?
14:40 1v1 Basketball: John Blackwell vs Brad Davison
WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #GregGard #NolanWinter #JohnBlackwell
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Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Joel Stave — the winningest QB in program history — joins the show to talk about his journey from walk-on to NFL quarterback, and how he’s built a fulfilling life after football.
We dive into his story of balancing an intense degree in civil engineering while leading the Badgers, overcoming adversity and the yips, and going behind the scenes in his NFL journey from 2016–2018.
Joel spent time with the Vikings, Seahawks, Chiefs, Redskins, Jets, and Browns — even sharing QB rooms with Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson. He opens up about how faith and music grounded him through challenges, what it’s really like being a backup QB in the NFL, and how his mindset from football prepared him for success in engineering, family, and life beyond the game.
Whether you’re a Wisconsin fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone navigating change, this episode is packed with honesty, perspective, and inspiration.
Wisconsin #WisconsinBadgers #Football #NFL
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Joel on Life These Days
01:00 Joel on Why He Was a Walk-On
05:15 Joel Stave was a HOOPER!
07:48 Stave Put a D1 Hooper on a POSTER!
09:20 How Does Joel Keep Himself in Shape Now?
10:22 Joel on Balancing Engineer Studies and Playing QB
14:38 Did Joel Believe He’d Become a Starter at Wisconsin?
17:01 Joel on Playing ONLY 2 Plays in the 2013 Rose Bowl
19:00 Stave-Jared Abbrederis Connection
21:35 Joel on On Dealing With ADVERSITY His Junior Year
26:23 Joel on Leaning on Music
27:35 Joel on Humility
29:40 Joel on Playing the What-if Game
32:00 Joel on His Senior Season
38:00 Joel on Dealing With Fans Negativity
40:44 How Did Adversity in College Translate to Life Now?
43:32 Joel on Why He Didn’t Run the Ball More
45:29 Joel’s NFL Journey
49:11 Joel on Playing Alongside Patrick Mahomes
52:49 Joel on Briefly Reuniting with Russell Wilson
54:34 When Was Joel Ready to Move on From Football?
57:36 How Awesome is Being a Backup QB?
59:15 Joel on Playing With Travis Kelce
01:02:12 Did Joel Consider Playing in Any Other Leagues?
01:04:04 What’s Next for Joel?
01:05:40 Rapid Fire Round
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Week Three of our weekly chats with Mike Bruesewitz! Stay tuned for more content in the future!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:45 Wisconsin Basketball Draft (Since 2000)
19:00 Mike's Relationship With Sam Dekker His Senior Year
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Former Badger Mike Bruesewitz joins the show for a candid conversation about a major shift for Wisconsin Basketball. We dive into Kirk Penney stepping away from the coaching staff to return to New Zealand, the massive impact he had on the Badgers’ offense, and what his departure could mean for recruiting—especially the international pipeline.
Mike also shares his take on Brad Davison stepping into the role at just 26 years old. From his discipline, faith, and ability to relate to players, to the unique perspective he brings having recently played professionally, Brad could be a huge influence on the team and a positive “big brother” figure for the players.
This is an in-depth discussion on leadership, program impact, and what the future could hold for Wisconsin Basketball.
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BKFC heavyweight contender Anthony “The Warrior of Christ” Garrett, joins the show to share his WILD journey through combat sports.
Beyond his fighting career, Anthony gives the most substantive conversation on the show to date. He dives deep into his faith and how God has guided him through struggles, helped him overcome adversity, and shaped him into the man he is today. From praying with opponents at weigh-ins to embracing the responsibility of being an outspoken Christian athlete, he offers a candid, inspiring perspective on living out his beliefs while pursuing excellence in the ring.
This is a raw, honest conversation about faith, perseverance, and what it truly means to be a warrior—inside the BKFC cage and in life.
BKFC #Boxing
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 What’s the Most Brutal Martial Art?
02:57 Anthony’s Favorite Martial Art
03:45 Anthony on Why he Went to BKFC
05:02 Bare Knuckle vs Traditional Boxing Training
06:10 Knuckles Calcifying
06:50 Which Martial Art Translates Best to BKFC
07:38 Anthony’s Records in BKFC
08:40 Anthony’s Confidence Level and Next Fight
10:20 Yoel Romero Interaction
11:25 Potential Title Fight
13:08 $25 Million BKFC Tournament
14:40 Anthony on Praying With His Opponent
17:10 Anthony’s Testimony
19:50 Walking the Walk as a Christian
21:04 Charlie Kirk
26:42 Strategy in BKFC
30:40 Kenzie Morrison
33:07 Dichotomy of BKFC
35:23 Rapid Fire Round
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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back — this time as a weekly guest! 🦡🔥 Each week Mike will share behind-the-scenes stories from his Badger days, wild experiences overseas, and his unfiltered takes on today’s Wisconsin Basketball.
Don’t miss this journey — hit SUBSCRIBE so you’re locked in for all the stories, insights, and laughs along the way.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Update From Mike
04:07 Mike on Fighting Father Time
17:49 Wisconsin’s Ceiling
23:29 Does Culture Matter in College Basketball Still?
26:50 What Was Greg Gard When Mike Was in College?
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Kalvin “Hot Sauce” Henderson — 18-2 pro boxer and former sparring partner of Jake Paul — shares his insider perspective on the upcoming Jake Paul vs Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight. Kalvin explains why he thinks Tank has the edge in what could be another one of Jake’s circus-style fights, and we debate who really has the advantage.
Kalvin gives insightful predictions and fight breakdowns you won’t find anywhere else, all in a short, no-fluff chat. In this video, we have a spirited debate on who gets the dub... Enjoy! 🔔
Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and fight analysis! Check out @hotsaucehenderson on the socials! 📈
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:35 – Matt’s Thoughts
01:53 – Floyd vs Logan Paul Part 2?
02:30 – Biggest Key to the Fight
03:25 – Can Tank Hurt Jake?
04:50 – PREDICTIONS
05:35 – Is Tank’s Heart Still in Boxing?
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We’re back with CHARISMATIC pro boxer Kalvin “Hot Sauce” Henderson (19‑2) – diving deeper than ever into his work ethic, diet, family life and his training camp before hitting the fight analysis HARD.
Then he shares insider knowledge on boxing's biggest headlines: Manny Pacquiao, Usyk’s All-Time Ranking as a Boxer, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua & MORE!
In my opinion, Kalvin is one of the most interesting men in combat sports... HERE'S WHY:
🎓 Earned a full music scholarship to the University of Arkansas, played percussion in the Razorback marching band, and holds a college degree — rare in the boxing world.
👨👩👧👦 Family man – Husband, father of five, and is involved in his church.
⏰ Relentless discipline – Wakes up at 4 AM daily to care for his kids, coach others, and workout before most people even get out of bed.
🥊 All sides of boxing – Not just a fighter: has also worked as a boxing judge and timekeeper, giving him insight into the sport from every angle.
⚖️ Professionalism – He's a pro's pro - most professional athlete I’ve had on the channel.
💥 The Jake Paul story – Famously sparred Jake Paul and reportedly beat him up so badly he was kicked out of Paul’s camp.
🏆 Proven fighter – Fought for world titles, won the UBF Intercontinental Super-Middleweight belt, and headlined major cards across the country.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Kalvin on Diet and Sleep
03:05 Kalvin on Alchohol
04:35 Kalvin’s Family on His Fights
05:35 Does Kalvin Fear Nervous Before Fights?
07:20 Kalvin On Experience in the TCL?
08:32 Boxing Is UNCIVILIZED
09:55 Best Rocky Movie
12:10 Manny Pacquiao
15:37 Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Rematch?
17:12 Usyk’s All-Time Ranking
18:42 Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
23:00 More Dangerous: Paul-Tyson or Paul-Joshua
23:50 Who Stays: Heavyweight Division?
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Wisconsin Badger basketball's Austin Rapp joins the show for an interview! At 6'10" he is one of the BEST shooters in the entire country and he has only scratched the surface of his potential. The NBA is a real possibility for Austin, and with that he had A LOT of schools recruiting him in the transfer portal... Ultimately, he chose to join Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers!
Austin tells us about his basketball journey, what he will bring to the table, his future aspirations, and WHY he ultimately chose Wisconsin.
Landing Rapp is a massive recruiting victory for Gard. Austin is a highly versatile 6'10" forward with a RIDICULOUS CEILING!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Life at Portland Right Now
01:39 Austin’s Connections to Wisconsin
02:45 Austin on Frank Kaminsky
03:51 Gard Developing Big Men
05:38 Growing Up w/ Older Siblings That Hoop
08:07 Austin Rapp on Playing in a Professional League
10:29 Greg Gard’s Vision for Austin Rapp
11:45 Austin’s RIDICULOUS Potential
17:00 Austin’s COVID Growth Spurt
18:33 Austin’s Off-Season Focus
19:20 Austin’s First Impressions of His Teammates
21:13 Austin on Teaming Up With Nolan Winter
22:53 What in Austin’s Game Will Surprise People?
23:35 Rapid Fire Round
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Bar Rescue's own, Vic Vegas, joins the channel to discuss his INSPIRING journey! Vic takes us behind-the-scenes on his journey, what life is like working on Bar Rescue, what his relationship with Jon Taffe is like, and MORE!
There is a reason Vic has had the success he's had and why he is Jon Taffer's right hand man. This man has discipline! From dishwasher, to becoming one of the most recognized chef's in all of America! Vic is living the American dream as he is also an executive at Nicholas and Company and is the founder of multiple restaurants on top of his Bar Rescue gig.
In my humble opinion, this is one of the best interviews in the history of the channel and it takes a step outside of the sports realm. Looking to mix in some more non-sports related content in the future! Stay tuned! For more content like this, make sure to hit that subscribe button!
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Heavyweight boxer Kenzie “TCB” Morrison, son of legendary champion Tommy Morrison, returns to the channel after an explosive 63-second knockout in his BKFC debut at BKFC 76. Kenzie breaks down the transition from traditional boxing to bare-knuckle, the mindset behind his performance, and his BIG goals moving forward. Could a title shot be next? What about a fight with Jake Paul? Tune in as Kenzie opens up about legacy, pressure, and the path ahead in BKFC. #JakePaul #TommyMorrison #BKFC #KenzieMorrison #Boxing
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The much-anticipated Usyk vs Fury rematch is finally here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest fights of the year! With a history of intense rivalry, both fighters are looking to prove who truly reigns supreme in the heavyweight division. We break down everything you need to know before the showdown— from their strengths and weaknesses to what could make the difference on fight night.
To help preview this epic clash, I’m joined by pro boxer Kalvin Henderson (19-2), who shares his expert take on how the fight could unfold, and who has the edge heading into the rematch.
Will Usyk’s technical prowess be enough to overcome Fury’s size and unpredictability? Or will Fury prove he’s still the king of the heavyweight division?
We also discuss what's next for Jake Paul as Kalvin is one of Jake's former sparring partners!
👉 Watch now to get the ultimate breakdown and be ready for the fight of the year!
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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Preview: Kalvin Henderson (Jake Paul’s Former Sparring Partner) Breaks It Down!
In this exclusive interview, Kalvin Henderson who is a18-2 pro boxer and former sparring partner of Jake Paul, gives a detailed preview of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. Kalvin opens up about his time in Jake's training camp, including the dramatic moment when he was KICKED OUT after beating up Jake.
Kalvin offers unique insights and predictions you won't find anywhere else. They say power is the last thing to leave you as you age... Will Tyson turn back the clock? Or can Jake use his youth to fend off the legend? Kalvin breaks down each fighters path to victory, and makes a BOLD prediction for the outcome.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Kalvin on His Recent Victory
01:58 The Controversial Moment Jake Kicked Kalvin Out of Camp
06:20 Has Jake Improved Since Sparring Kalvin?
08:20 Jake Paul’s Roadmap to Victory
09:20 Mike Tyson’s Roadmap to Victory
11:00 Could Jake demolish Mike in One Round?
13:08 Iron Mike is Gonna be Juiced 💉
14:31 Kalvin Henderson vs Jake Paul Fight Down the Road?
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Co-host Tyler is back on the show and we chop it up about three topics.
- Should the Bucks Fire Doc Rivers? The answer is they should, he's ass!
- Who's going to win, Jake Paul or Mike Tyson?
- I'm getting bullish about Badger basketball, and believe John Tonje is better than AJ Storr
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Wisconsin Badger great Brad Davison joins the show to discuss his basketball journey from UW-Madison to NOW. We discuss his rivalry with referee Bo Borowski, haters calling him a FLOPPER, whether or not he is responsible for Roy Williams retiring, and which teams were his favorite to beat in college.
Brad also shares his insights to overcoming critics, his favorite memories at Madison, leaning on faith, the lessons he learned on and off the court, & MORE!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring interviews and discussions!
Timestamps:
00:00 Brad's Life Update
01:32 Brad on Playing Overseas With His Wife
03:35 Becoming a Leader at a Young Age
05:55 Being a Christian @ UW-Madison
08:07 Dealing With Hate at Young Age
13:05 Using Hate to Rise to Another Level
15:07 Brad on HOSTILE Indiana Game
18:20 Brad’s 3 Favorite Games at Madison
21:26 Brad’s Shooting His Senior Year
22:48 Did Brad Retire Roy Williams?
23:45 Brad on Rooting For Duke in 2015
25:08 Brad Davison vs Bo Borowski
28:45 Brad on His Favorite Teams to Beat
32:50 Brad on the Flopping Narrative
36:52 Brad on Not Pursuing the NBA
41:18 Will Brad Make a Push to the NBA?
43:55 Rapid Fire Round
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Episode 5 with Tyler where we discuss a plethora of topics in 15 minutes!
-Heartbreaker for Brewer fans
-Justin Fields vs Russell Wilson - What should Pittsburgh do?
-Should Tua Retire
-Who is the best backup QB in the NFL?
-Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat?
-Is Is Braedyn Locke Destroying the Program
-AND MORE
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In this episode we react to the Brett Favre news, go around the league talk all things QB's, my newfound respect for Shedeur Sanders, and MORE!
BrettFavre #Football #NFL #CTE
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Brett Favre News & Protecting the Brain
05:00 Packers are Brewing Something Special
07:48 Andy Dalton The Red Rocket
10:45 Deshaun Watson is a Disaster
13:25 Daniel Jones is BACK?
15:08 Caleb Williams
18:44 Matt’s Newfound Respect for Shedeur Sanders
22:34 Reaction to Caitlin Clark Eye Poke
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Top 100 recruit Zach Kinziger joins the show to discuss why he committed to Wisconsin, his older brother's influence on his game, recruiting his peers to come to Wisconsin, how he became an elite shooter and MORE. The De Pere native is the 66th ranked basketball player in the country according to ESPN.
WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball #Wisconsin #Basketball
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Why Zach Committed to Wisconsin
01:12 Zach’s Favorite Badger Hoopers
01:50 Zach’s Shooting Routine
03:14 Zach on Time Spent in the Weight Room
04:12 Zach on Recruiting His Peers
04:52 Zach on His Finishing Ability Around the Hoop
06:25 Zach on Who’d Win Between Him and His Brother in 1v1
06:50 Underrated Element of Zach’s Game
07:30 NBA Players Zach Takes Inspiration From
08:11 Relationship With the Current Badger Roster
09:08 Rapid Fire Round
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Daniel Freitag RETURNS to the show to discuss how his first month playing for Greg Gard is treating him. He discusses his ankle injury, surgery, and how the recovery process is going. Daniel takes us behind the scenes to who has been the best leader for him and what it's been competing with guys 3-6 years older than him. Great interview with the next great Wisconsin Badger point guard. No one is covering basketball in the state like we are, subscribe for more content!
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Daniel on Recovering From Ankle Surgery
00:55 Daniel on How the Ankle Limited Him
02:03 Day in the Life of Daniel
02:45 Daniel on Biohacking
03:35 How has Daniel Improved Since the End of the Season?
04:07 Daniel on the Biggest Leaders on the Team
05:13 Competing With Older Players
05:56 Daniel on the Eating & the Weight Room
07:15 Daniel’s Welcome to College Moment
08:08 Hardest Team Workout
08:50 Teammate Who is Due for Breakout Year
09:41 Daniel’s Favorite Food Spot in Madison
10:09 Daniel on the Squad Being Underrated
10:48 Rapid Fire Round
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18-2 Boxer Kalvin "Hot Sauce" Henderson returns to the show and states that DAVID MORRELL WAS ON PEDs in their world championship fight! Listen to Kalvin share his side of the story in this ELECTRIC interview!
We also discuss brain damage in boxing, Kalvin's experience sparring Jake Paul, Kalvin potentially becoming my coach for a fight, and MORE!
DavidMorrell #JakePaul #MikeTyson #Boxing #Steroids
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction 👋
00:19 Channel Update ‼️
00:42 Kalvin Henderson on David Morrell 🥊
01:38 Kalvin’s on Not Being Drug Tested vs David Morrell
04:16 Was David Morrell on PEDs vs Kalvin 💉
07:15 Does Kalvin Want to Run it Back With David Morrell? 😳
08:07 What’s Next For Kalvin?
10:35 Is Jake Paul 6’0” tall? 🤨
12:20 Kalvin’s Thoughts on Jake Paul vs Mike Perry 🤔
12:48 Brain Damage in Boxing vs Other Combat Sports 🧠
14:15 Jake Paul Breaking Ribs and Kalvin Beating up Jake 🥩
15:05 Matt to Box With Kalvin As Coach? 😨
16:28 Kalvin's Mural and My Screen Freezes 🤣
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Welcome Tyler to the channel! In this episode we do everything from sharing stories from our lives to debating Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark, making our predictions on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, giving fantasy football advice, and MORE!
I'm creating a super-team of co-hosts where the content will contain more debate, banter, and story-telling. We are all Wisconsin guys, so there will be some emphasis on local sports, but also will give our takes on national stories like we did in this episode.
THIS IS THE BEGINNING, WE WILL ONLY IMPROVE OUR CONVERSATIONS AND GET BETTER FROM HERE. Left you all a bunch of time-stamps, if a topic doesn't interest you move around and find a new one!
00:00 Introducing NEW CO-HOST Tyler ‼️
00:37 Rapid Fire Round 🤩
02:39 Alcoholic Conversation 🍻
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Purdue Boilermaker GREAT Lewis Jackson IS BACK on Sports Chat With Matt! Lewis previews Purdue basketball's future without Zach Edey, what Edey's NBA future will look like, and Lewis also discusses his new gig as the coach of the Men of Mackey TBT squad.
We rank Matt Painter amongst college basketball's best coaches, and end the episode with a Matt Painter era draft. LET US KNOW WHO YOU THINK HAS THE BETTER TEAM DOWN BELOW!
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Aidan Konop, the newest Wisconsin Badger hooper joins Sports Chat With Matt for an interview. We discuss his basketball journey, the recruiting process, and how Aidan ended up at Wisconsin late in the game.
I also share my personal insight from hooping with Aidan in recent weeks and give my thoughts on his game. Aidan is a Sussex-Hamilton grad who averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists for Sussex Hamilton in 2023-24 season. He could be Wisconsin's next diamond in the rough.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:09 My Experience Hooping With Aidan
01:51 Aidan on Committing to Wisconsin
04:20 Aidan on the Academics at Madison
05:14 The Plan for Aidan at Wisconsin
06:30 Aidan on Growing up a Badger Fan
07:04 Wisconsin’s History of Glue Guys at The 2 Guard
08:50 Aidan on Time Spent in the Weight Room
10:20 Aidan on Lateral Quickness
11:05 Aidan’s Training Regiment the Last Few Months
12:07 Aidan on Which NBA Players He Takes Inspiration From
13:15 Rapid Fire Round
University Wisconsin-Milwaukee's NEWEST member of the basketball team, Austin Villarreal, joins the show to discuss his basketball journey. Austin explains how he got his vertical jump over 40 inches, whether or not he'll play two sports at UWM, and how he earned a spot as a walk-on at the Division One Level. Heck of a story from the Arrowhead High School Product.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Austin on Attaining His Vertical Jump
01:43 Austin’s Walking Backwards Hack
02:33 Why Austin Chose UWM
04:10 Austin’s Other School Options
05:24 Austin’s Basketball Training This Past Year
06:07 How Austin Ended Up on the UWM Squad
07:08 Austin on Being a Late-Bloomer
07:53 Austin on the Rewarding Feeling of Earning a Spot on the Team
08:38 Will Austin Continue Doing Track?
09:15 Austin’s Goal of Earning Playing Time
10:45 Was Austin’s Arrowhead Team the Best Ever?
12:20 Rapid Fire Round
18-2 Pro Boxer Kalvin "Hot Sauce" Henderson joins the show to discuss the story of BEATING UP Jake Paul in sparring, predicting Jake's fight verses Mike Tyson, the biggest names in the sport ducking him, his unique story, and more!
St. Thomas University Power Forward Rich Byhre returns to the show to discuss the lessons he learned last season at UW-Green Bay, what went into his decision in choosing St. Thomas, whether or not Giannis is the best player on the planet, and MORE!
Rich is a highly skilled big man, and an elite shooter who was only 4% away on his free throw percentage two seasons ago from joining the elusive 50-40-90 club. Not to mention he has a lightning quick release. With the unique skill-set Rich brings to the table you can expect him to be a key contributor for the Tommies.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Rich on Coming Back for a 6th Year
02:10 Why Rich Chose St. Thomas
02:40 Rich on His Educational Pursuits
03:38 Rich on The Lessons Learned this Past Year
04:15 Rich’s Favorite Game at Green Bay
04:45 How Rich is Preparing for Next Season
06:55 Day in the Life of Rich
07:30 What’s Next For Rich After College Basketball?
08:01 Is Giannis the Best Player on the Planet?
08:38 Rich’s Top 5 Hoopers in the World
09:12 Rapid Fire Round
Wisconsin Badger basketball's Xavier Amos joins Sports Chat With Matt for an interview. Xavier had an abundance of teams recruiting him in the transfer portal, but he chose to join Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers. Xavier tells us why he chose Wisconsin, what he will bring to the table, and discuss how he is a late-bloomer who is STILL GROWING height-wise, and to me that means he is only scratching the surface of his potential.
Landing Amos is a massive recruiting victory for Gard. Xavier is a highly versatile and athletic 6'9" forward with an extremely high ceiling.
Stay tuned for more college basketball content!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Moving in
01:20 First Impressions of Teammates
01:55 Does Xavier Have a Chip on His Shoulder?
02:55 Why Did Xavier Choose Wisconsin?
03:40 Xavier’s Thoughts on Greg Gard
04:23 Xavier on Filling the Roster Holes
05:12 Xavier on His Jump From Freshman to Sophomore Year
06:18 What is Xavier Focusing on This Summer?
07:14 Xavier on Still Growing & Adding Weight!
08:35 Is Xavier More of a 3 or 4?
09:30 What in Xavier’s Game Will Surprise People
10:18 Why Wisconsin is the School to Help Xavier Make the NBA
11:00 NBA Players Xavier Models His Game After
11:35 Rapid Fire Round
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Hooper Mac Wrecke joins Sports Chat With Matt to discuss the Doug Gottlieb hire, recommitting to Green Bay, how he improved in his redshirt season, and what lessons he's learned along the way. Mac is one of the bounciest guards in the country, and his unique skillset will help Green Bay get the ball rolling in the Coach Gottlieb's tenure quickly!
Check out our 1v1 video from last summer: https://youtu.be/YOxMv6jK8vg?si=JjwkG1-gaIbt3H7s
Wisconsin-Green Bay Hooper Bennett Basich joins Sports Chat With Matt to discuss the Doug Gottlieb hire, recommitting to Green Bay, where his old-school mentality comes from, his basketball journey and what he is working on heading into his Freshman season. Bennett is a fiery competitor and a bucket-getter that will help get Green Bay get the ball rolling in the Doug Gottlieb Era. Subscribe for more college basketball content! #CollegeBasketball
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Pro Hooper Jordan Taylor comes back on the show for some HEATED debates on whether Greg Gard is a great coach or not, the transfer portal, the WNBA's viability as a business, whether or not Caitlin Clark's belongs in the GOAT conversation, and more... Enjoy!
Shout-out to Jordan for coming back on the show. He is the first guest of the show I've ever had on, if you want to check out our first interview and the channel's debut episode
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Jared Berggren joins Sports Chat With Matt to break down some Wisconsin Badger Basketball heading into the NCAA tournament! We answer... What changed in the Big 10 Tournament for this team? Is Gard's squad actually capable of making a deep run in the tournament? Who is the X-factor to make a deep run? Tune in to find out!
WisconsinBadgers #MarchMadness #GregGard #CollegeBasketball #NCAA Tournament
Time Stamps:
00:00 What’s Worse 2013 Ole Miss or this JMU team?
02:40 How Wisconsin Turned Things Around in Big 10 Tournament
06:00 What is the Ceiling?
08:40 Jared’s Bracket Predictions
10:22 X-Factor for the Badgers
11:40 Rapid Fire Questions
THIS IS PART ONE of our two part Interview with former Wisconsin Badger Jared Berggren. Jared reflects on his time and shares why he chose Wisconsin, breaks down his RIDICULOUS poster dunks, and takes us along for his basketball journey. Part two is coming soon where Jared and I preview Greg Gard's Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA tournament.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Why Did Jared Choose Wisconsin
02:56 Did Jared Consider Going Pro After His Junior Season?
04:33 Jared Rates His Best Dunks
07:28 12-13 Wisconsin Badgers, Jared on Setting Blocks Record
12:00 Jared on His Favorite Individual Matchups in the Big 10
14:40 Jared’s Talks About His Journey Overseas
24:50 Why Did Jared Retire From Pro Basketball?
#CollegeBasketball #WisconsinBadgers #YouTube #Interview #BigTen
Nathan Marzion joins the show to discuss some Marquette hoops heading in to the upcoming NCAA tournament. We grade Shaka Smart on the job he has done so far at Marquette, discuss the chances Western Kentucky has of pulling off a 15-2 upset, what Marquette's ceiling is in the tournament, and what would happen if Marquette & the Badgers somehow face off in the elite 8.
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Mike Bruesewitz and Traevon Jackson return to Sports Chat With Matt to break down some Wisconsin Badger Basketball heading into the NCAA tournament! They also take us down trip down memory lane discussing behind the scenes events that transpired when they were there.
We answer... What changed in the Big 10 Tournament for this team? Is Gard's squad actually capable of making a deep run in the tournament? Will Greg Gard be on the hot seat if they lose? Tune in to find out!
WisconsinBadgers #MarchMadness #GregGard #CollegeBasketball #NCAATournament
Had a blast chatting with former Purdue point guard Lewis Jackson! He opens up on what Matt Painter taught him, why he went to Purdue, how his Purdue teams stack up verses this years team, and how far the 2009-10 Purdue Boilermakers would have made it if Robbie Hummel doesn’t go down and which potential matchup scares him most with this years Purdue team.
Oakland University Sharpshooter Jack Gohlke joins the show to discuss his inspiring basketball journey and previews the upcoming match-up against Kentucky. We talk about how he went from a limited role at Hillsdale College at the D2 level to becoming the best shooter in college basketball.
Jack is second in the country in 3-point field goals made and has a chance to pass up the leader in Oakland's match-ups against Kentucky. I'm a believer in Oakland to pull off the upset verses Kentucky, buy stock in Oakland!
CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness #OaklandUniversity #NCAATournament
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Previewing Jack’s College Journey
01:20 Previewing The Kentucky Match-up
02:45 Jack’s Confidence Level
03:33 Oakland’s Championship Game vs UW-Milwaukee
04:30 Did Jack Expect This Level of Personal Success?
05:35 Jack on Overcoming Low Moments in His Career
06:43 Biggest Lessons Jack Has Learned in His Journey
07:57 Freshman Jack vs 6th Year Jack
08:38 How Much Time Has Jack Spent in the Weight Room?
09:37 Was Getting to D1 a Goal for Jack?
10:30 Jack Talks Green Light
11:49 The Culture at Oakland
13:18 Will Jack Play Professionally?
14:30 Rapid Fire Round
Ryan Harings, Host of the Locked On Badgers Podcast joins the show to discuss the current state of the union of Badger basketball and what has gone wrong lately. We discuss Ryan's Journey to getting his current gig at Locked On Badgers, the positives we've seen from the recent rough stretch, our thoughts on the Fire Greg Gard crowd, and more.
We tackle why Greg Gard's teams seem to fizzle out in the heart of Big 10 play. Lastly, we preview the upcoming Wisconsin vs Illinois game which is feeling like an absolute must win for the morale of this team. Things can spiral down-hill quickly if they can't pull of the win.
ALSO in this episode we discuss which team is better 06-07 Wisconsin or 14-15. Let us know your thoughts!
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Ryan Explains His Unique Allegiance as a Fan
02:03 What Ryan Learned in the Navy
03:28 How Ryan Earned The Locked in Badgers Gig
04:58 Wisconsin’s Concerning Trend in Recent Year
06:55 The Positives from Recent Games
10:02 Biggest Keys for Wisconsin to Turn it Around
14:15 Badgers Miss Kamari McGee
16:20 Greg Gard’s Weak Benches
18:10 Wisconsin Fizzling Out Year after Year
20:18 Illinois is A MUST WIN
23:23 Who Will Guard Shannon and Damask
25:45 What Should AJ Storr do Next Season?
30:16 2014-15 Wisconsin Badgers vs 2006-07 Wisconsin Badgers
33:55 Rapid Fire Round
Daniel Freitag is easily one of the most EXCITING Wisconsin Badger Basketball commits in recent memory. He joins the show to discuss his VIRAL ally-oop to himself off the backboard, his OFFICIAL height, his leadership style, and what he will bring to the table right away as a Freshman. The future is looking bright for Daniel - buy stock now!
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Daniel on Leadership
01:44 Daniel’s Viral Ally-oop
04:01 What Daniel Brings to the Table that Wisconsin Might Not Have
05:36 Daniel’s Real Height
06:18 What Daniel is Focusing On in His Game for Next Season
06:58 Daniel Freitag on Stretching, Recovery, and Diet
07:56 Can Wisconsin Get Back on Track?
08:30 Daniel’s Relationship With The Current Roster
09:06 Daniel on Having a Veteran Point Guard
09:36 Rapid Fire Questions
Mike Bruesewitz returns to Sports Chat With Matt to break down Wisconsin Badger Basketball's overtime loss to Iowa and break down their rough patch losing 5 of their last 6. Believe it or not, we do find some silver linings from this stretch, particularly from the loss against Iowa.
ALSO, in this episode we do a 21st century Badger basketball draft - let us know which team your are rocking with.
Is it time to panic? Can this team get back on track? Is this still Greg Gard's best team? Tune in to find out!
WisconsinBadgers #BigTen #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Update on Mike’s Basketball Career
01:19 Reacting to the Iowa Game
04:54 What has gone wrong with Wisconsin Basketball?
09:07 Is it the Coaches Responsibility of the Coach to Instill Confidence?
11:55 Matt’s Keys for Wisconsin to Get Back on Track
14:33 Mike’s Keys for Wisconsin to Get Back on Track
18:21 Is this still Greg Gard’s best team?
20:00 Should AJ Storr Go Pro?
27:51 Fire Greg Gard?
31:51 21st Century Badger Basketball Draft
Mike Bruesewitz returns to Sports Chat With Matt to break down Wisconsin Badger Hoop's big time week where they earned a hard-fought win on the road at Minnesota and followed it up by blowing out Michigan State.
In this episode we discuss the ceiling of this years squad and whether or not that includes a national championship. Can they win it all? Tune in to find out!
WisconsinBadgers #BigTen #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Mike Continuing His Hoop Journey and Healing Up
02:37 Why Mike is Pursuing Native Status in Puerto Rico
05:10 Mike’s Thoughts on The Minnesota Game
08:45 Can Wisconsin Compete for a National Championship?
10:20 Chucky Hepburn
13:45 My Brutal Blunder at the MSU Game
15:15 Michigan State Recap and Areas to Improve
22:40 AJ Storr
27:15 Mike’s Favorite Player to Watch
29:13 Is AJ Storr Gone?
32:10 Comparing this Year’s Team vs 2014 & 2015 teams
42:38 Put Some Respect T-Jacks Name!
44:53 Wisconsin’s #1 Rival
47:12 Defeating Tom Crean
48:35 Can Wisconsin Basketball Ever Escape the Narratives?
52:00 Badger Basketball in the TBT?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Power Forward Rich Byhre comes back on the show to discuss his experience so far at UWGB & how they are outperforming all expectations. UWGB is a contender! Have they peaked or is their still room to improve? Should Noah Reynolds win Horizon League Player of the Year? Tune in to find out! #CollegeBasketball #Wisconsin #GreenBay #Interview
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Time Stamps:
00:00 How’s Rich Enjoying UWGB?
01:12 Did Rich Expect This Level of Team Success?
02:20 What’s It’s Like Being Apart of The Program Turn Around
03:25 Noah Reynolds
04:12 Rich’s Quick Release
05:25 Can Green Bay Hit a Higher Ceiling?
06:10 Biggest Difference Between D2 & D1
07:00 Rapid Fire Round
UWGB Hooper and DIE-HARD Green Bay Packers fan Rich Byhre comes back on the show to recap the Packers season, their heartbreaking loss to San Francisco, and shares his thoughts on what changes MUST be made moving forward. Rich does not hold back AT ALL, enjoy Packer fans! This is part one of our interview, part two is coming soon where we talk some Green Bay Phoenix Hoops. Subscribe for more Wisconsin sports content!
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Grading Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur
01:18 Is Matt LaFleur Making Doubters Believers?
02:34 Where Does Jordan Love
03:16 Packer Super Bowl Timeline
05:14 Packers Off-Season Needs
06:31 Should the Packers have kept Mason Crosby?
07:15 Should the Packers Move on From Joe Barry
07:44 Rich’s Final Thoughts on Green Bay
08:38 Miss Me With The Daniel Jones Slander
10:08 Brett Favre is The GOAT!
12:27 What Will Aaron Rodgers Do in New York Next Year?
Former Badger great and Super Bowl Champion Travis Beckum joins the show to discuss the first year of Wisconsin Badger football under Luke Fickell, what Wisconsin needs to target in the transfer portal, and how long it'll take for Wisconsin to get rolling under the new regime.
We also discuss Travis' legendary career as a Wisconsin Badger, his journey in the NFL, and what it was like playing alongside NFL greats such as Eli Manning. Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Badger content!
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Proudest Moment at Wisconsin
02:03 Travis’ Lifting Regiment in College and the Pros
06:02 Travis’ Caloric Intake When Bulking
08:06 Did Travis Consider Moving to Wide Receiver
09:30 Toughest Injury for Travis in His Career
11:27 Silver Lining for Travis After Career Was Cut Short
13:54 Travis Beckum’s Vertical and Dunking
15:35 Travis’ Welcome to the NFL Moment
16:40 Which NFL Player Made Travis Starstruck
17:55 Travis’ Experience With Eli Manning
20:26 Thoughts on Year One Under Fickell
22:02 Which Positions Does Wisconsin Need in the Portal?
24:27 Bowl Game vs LSU
26:34 Chez Mellusi Coming Back
28:12 Building a Line Through the Portal
30:42 How Long Will it Take Fickell to Get the Ball Rolling?
32:44 Travis’ Prediction for the College Football Playoffs
33:20 Rapid Fire Round
Traevon Jackson returns to Sports Chat With Matt to break down Wisconsin Badger basketball after they went 2-1 in the gauntlet against Marquette, Michigan State, and Arizona. We discuss if this is Greg Gard's most talented team to date, if Connor Essegian will transfer, if AJ Storr should stay another year or go pro, and MORE. #WisconsinBadgers #BigTen #GregGard #CollegeBasketball
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:38 T-Jacks Wisconsin Badger State of the Union
03:52 Wisconsin is in Great Position Despite Loss to Arizona
07:20 Kohl Center vs McKale Center
08:54 Traevon’s Advice to this Years Team
13:45 Will Connor Essegian Transfer?
18:47 Should AJ Storr Go Pro Next Year?
30:14 Purdue vs Arizona Prediction
32:10 Traevon’s Advice for Connor Essegian
35:50 Tim Jarmusz vs Carter Gilmore
39:12 Wisconsin’s Ceiling
41:27 Who is Wisconsin’s Leader?
Nathan Marzion joins the show to preview the upcoming Wisconsin vs Marquette match-up! We go in-depth discussing key match-ups to keep an eye on, the pathway to victory for each team, and ultimately predict on who will come out on top in this historic college basketball rivalry.
Can Shaka Smart get his first win against Wisconsin? Who will win the turnover battle? Which team will control the tempo? Is Wisconsin DUE for a good shooting game? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
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Former Penn State hooper shares his thoughts on why Micah Shrewsberry is an ELITE College Basketball Coach, why he thinks Jalen Pickett has a high ceiling in the NBA, and why he stayed loyal to Penn State despite having three different coaches throughout his playing career.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 How Penn State Finished So Well This Past Season
01:33 Penn State Was LEGIT This Past Year
02:45 Does Texas Beat UCONN if Dies doesn’t get hurt?
04:00 Coach Micah Shrewsberry is LEGIT
05:53 Jalen Pickett’s Booty-Ball Was Unstoppable
08:17 What Jalen Pickett Will do in the NBA
10:25 Is Andrew Funk the Next Duncan Robinson in the NBA?
12:12 Myles on all the Clutch Shots He’s Hit
14:10 Myles Dread on how good the 2019-20 Penn State Squad Was
16:02 Which Penn State squad was better, 19-20 or 22-23?
17:17 How Has Myles Changed Since He Walked Onto Campus in 2018?
18:34 Myles on staying loyal to Penn State
20:17 Myles Favorite Game at Penn State
21:51 What’s Next for Myles?
23:00 DJ Newbill and Tim Frazier on the TBT squad?
23:57 Did Myles Play a Role in Recruiting at Penn State?
25:40 Rapid Fire Round
Purdue Boilermaker great and current college basketball analyst Rapheal Davis joins the show to preview Purdue and the rest of the Big Ten. We discuss if this is the year the Big 10 can gets a team back to the final four, if Purdue is on their 2018-19 Virginia story-arc, if anyone can compete with Zach Edey for Big Ten player of the year, how dangerous Michigan State is looking and more!
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00:00 Will the Big 10 Be Better or Worse than Last Year?
03:18 Is this the year the Big 10 Can Someone to the Final Four?
05:38 Michigan State Preview
09:08 Will a Big 10 Team Make the Final Four?
10:48 Purdue is on their 2019 Virginia Story-Arc…
11:37 Which Team Was Matt Painter’s Best?
16:00 Is the Big 10 Too Physical?
18:58 Can Anyone Outside of Zach Edey Win Big 10 POTY?
19:56 Can Northwestern Do it Again?
23:26 Who Is Rapheal’s Sleeper Team in the Big 10?
25:00 Rapid Fire Round
Purdue Boilermaker great and current college basketball analyst Rapheal Davis joins the show to talk about his time at Purdue. Rapheal shares what Matt Painter taught him, why he went to Purdue, his proudest moment in college, and how he became a college basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network.
Make sure to subscribe so you DO NOT miss part two of our interview where we preview this upcoming season for Purdue and the rest of the Big Ten!
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Purdue #PurdueBoilermakers #CollegeBasketball #BigTen #MattPainter
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Why Rapheal Davis chose Purdue
02:09 How old was Rapheal When He Got His First Dunk?
02:52 Rapheal’s Favorite Season at Purdue
04:04 Could Purdue Have Beaten Kentucky in 2015?
05:47 Rapheal’s Proudest Moment at Purdue
08:12 Which Purdue squad was better, 14-15 or 15-16?
11:46 Rapheal’s favorite match-ups in the Big 10
14:00 Which Players did Rapheal Lock-up the Most?
15:25 Matt Painter Memories
17:10 How Has Rapheal Grown Since He Graduated?
19:07 Did Rapheal Always Want to be a College Basketball Analyst?
Dave Schmulenson aka ''The Schmo" joins Sports Chat With Matt to discuss creating The Schmo, whether or not he feels nerves before his interviews, why he chose to cover MMA, which athletes he's closest to in real life, watching his friends go to war AND MORE.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Proudest Moment in Media Before Creating The Schmo
03:00 Was it Hard to Get Started as The Schmo?
05:14 The Schmo’s College Decision
06:52 Matt and Schmo Talk College Hoops
08:10 Wisconsin vs Arizona Hoops
09:20 Why Did Schmo Choose To Cover Combat Sports?
11:30 Does Schmo Feel Nerves in his Interviews?
13:34 Which Interview Guest Has Schmo Become Closest With?
14:33 How Does Dave Feel Watching His Friends Fight?
15:47 Has Any Athlete’s Personality Surprised Him in Real Life?
17:03 The Schmo’s Ultimate Goal
19:48 Is Schmo Looking to Stay Independent?
20:51 Schmo’s All Time Favorite Event He’s Covered
22:14 Do The Events Ever Get Old?
23:02 Rapid Fire Round
TheSchmo #MMA #Boxing #UFC #Interview
This is PART TWO of my interview with Mike Bruesewitz where Mike shares WILD stories on and off the court from his time spent playing basketball professionally overseas.
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Time stamps:
00:00 How Much Longer Will Mike Play for?
02:46 How Has Mike Grown as a Person Since College?
05:55 Mike lists each team and country he’s Played in
10:00 Wildest Fan Story Mike’s Experienced Overseas
17:30 What Would Happen if You Refused to Play Overseas?
19:54 Mike’s Off the Court Stories Overseas
27:00 Why is there NOT a Wisconsin Badger TBT team?
29:30 Mike On Wisconsin Basketball’s Culture
36:22 Who Would Be on a Wisconsin Badger TBT Team?
40:12 Rapid Fire Round
Basketball #Stories #Overseas
This is part one of our two part Interview with former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz. Mike reflects on his time and shares behind-the-scenes insights from his time at Wisconsin including stories on Bo Ryan, Wisconsin covering up a significant leg injury Mike suffered in practice, and MORE.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Why Mike Chose Wisconsin
04:48 Wisconsin Winning Recruiting Battles in Minnesota
08:28 Transitioning From HS to College
14:00 What Has Mike Improved on Most Since College
18:17 What Mike Has Improved on Since College
19:10 Mike on Watching Wisconsin & College Hoops Now
27:36 Mike on the Wild 2012-13 Wisconsin Season
37:40 Mike’s Favorite Games at Wisconsin
42:25 Mike Shares a Bo Ryan Story
CollegeBasketball #WisconsinBadgers #YouTube #Interview #BigTen
Wisconsin Badger AJ Storr joins Sports Chat With Matt for an interview. AJ had over 30+ schools after him in the transfer portal including the reigning national champions but he chose to join Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers. AJ tells us why he chose Wisconsin, what he will bring to the table, what about his game may surprise college basketball fans, and how he has been enjoying life in Madison so far.
Landing Storr is arguably the biggest recruiting victory for Gard in his tenure as the Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach. AJ brings elite level athleticism at 6'6", is a 40% 3-point shooter, and can score from all three levels. He is the missing piece and changes EVERYTHING for the Badgers heading into next season.
AJStorr #GregGard #WisconsinBadgers #CollegeBasketball
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00:00 Introduction
00:15 Life in Madison, Wisconsin
01:14 Why AJ Storr Chose Wisconsin in the Portal
02:07 Was Johnny Davis’s Success Used to Recruit AJ
03:21 Having to Earn Your Keep At Wisconsin
03:53 AJ is the Missing Piece
04:37 Is Wisconsin Being Slept On?
05:17 Is AJ being overlooked?
06:07 What Part of AJ’s game will surprise Badger Fans?
06:29 Which teammates have impressed AJ?
08:24 What Has AJ Been Focusing on in Training?
09:05 Is LeBron the GOAT?
10:05 Is LeBron Still the Best Player in the World?
10:45 Rapid Fire Round
The W.A.D.E. Concept joins Sports Chat With Matt at Jake Paul's Most Valuable Prospects event in Orlando. Wade goes in-depth sharing how much fun he is having, WHY he started the W.A.D.E Concept, his journey rising through the ranks, and what his thoughts are on some of the top names in the influencer boxing scene.
Wade answers what Jake Paul is ACTUALLY like behind the scenes, if Jake can beat Tommy in a rematch down the road, and predicts what a Tommy Fury vs KSI fight looks like.
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Timestamps:
00:00 How Much Fun Wade is Having? Wade Concept Origins
00:55 What Wade's Younger Self Would Say to Wade Now...
01:33 What Has Surprised Wade Most About Jake Behind the Scenes
02:04 Has Wade Reached His Goals & Dreams?
03:00 Rapid Fire Round
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Power Forward Rich Byhre comes on Sports Chat With Matt to discuss his inspiring basketball journey. From tearing his ACL and meniscus his senior year in High School, to spending four years at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, and now coming back home to Wisconsin at UWGB. Rich has two years of eligibility left at University Wisconsin-Green Bay and the future is looking bright for him.
Rich is a highly skilled big man and an elite shooter who was only 4% away on his free throw percentage last season from joining the elusive 50-40-90 club. Not to mention he has a lightning quick release, with the unique skillset Rich brings to the table he will help Green Bay get the ball rolling quickly in Coach Wicks' rebuild of the program.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Rich on Tearing his ACL and Meniscus
01:06 Growing Mentally from his ACL Experience
02:02 Would Rich become the player he is now had he not gotten injured?
03:42 Would Rich change anything?
04:12 How long did it take Rich to get to 100%?
05:15 Was Rich’s plan always to play D1?
06:12 Why did Rich choose Green Bay?
07:15 First Impressions of his UWGB teammates
07:38 Rich on coming back home…
08:30 Rich on what he’s been focusing on in his training…
09:02 Biggest misconception of D2 Athletes
10:20 What Rich brings to the table…
10:50 What a day in the life has looked like for Rich
12:08 What Rich wants to do after basketball…
12:30 Will Rich be playing professionally?
12:45 Rapid Fire Round
The W.A.D.E Concept joins Sports Chat With Matt at Jake Paul's Most Valuable Prospects event in Orlando. Wade goes in-depth sharing how much fun he is having, WHY he started the W.A.D.E Concept, his journey rising through the ranks, and what his thoughts are on some of the top names in the influencer boxing scene.
Wade answers what Jake Paul is ACTUALLY like behind the scenes, if Jake can beat Tommy in a rematch down the road, and predicts what a Tommy Fury vs KSI fight looks like.
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Timestamps:
00:00 How Much Fun Wade is Having? Wade Concept Origins
00:55 What Wade's Younger Self Would Say to Wade Now...
01:33 What Has Surprised Wade Most About Jake Behind the Scenes
02:04 Has Wade Reached His Goals & Dreams?
03:00 Rapid Fire Round
Switching it up and bringing on one of my favorite YouTubers in @Bwag . He is currently popping off YouTube shorts and other social media platforms making gym relatability comedy. Here I pick his brain and learn more about the man behind the shorts.
Tune in to learn more about Bwag as he shares some invaluable advice and discusses how he developed his impressive work ethic!
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Gus Yalden, one of the most exciting Badger Basketball commits in recent memory joins the show to discuss his basketball journey, how he is preparing for next year, and what he will bring to the table right away as a Freshman. Should be a fun ride watching the Gus Bus these next few years!
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Gus on the Energy He Will Bring to Wisconsin
02:00 Will Gus Play With the Same Fire at Wisconsin
03:52 Gus’ High School Journey
05:10 Is Gus just scratching the surface of his potential?
07:15 What is Gus Focusing on in his Training?
09:30 A Day in the Life of Gus Bus
11:27 Gus on Gaining Wisdom at a Young Age
13:44 Gus on Growing Up as a Badger Basketball Fan
16:20 Gus on His Goals as a Badger
17:36 Rapid Fire Round
Shoutout to Adam for coming on the show during the busy final four week. Adam discusses his career journey and what it's like to close his career contending for a national championship. Adam discusses why he has been so loyal to San Diego State, his improvements he's made over the years and how his team is able to play with such tenacity. We also discuss what the vibe is like heading into their Saturday game under the bright lights, overcoming the doubters, and what he said to his brother Arthur Kaluma following their Elite Eight Matchup against Creighton.
The NCAA Tournament has been wild and expect that March Madness to move into April. I will be doing a lot more college basketball content moving forward, so make sure to like & subscribe on YouTube and download the podcast on the podcast platforms.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Adam’s Perseverance, Things Coming Full-Circle
02:18 Adam’s Loyalty to San Diego State
03:30 Uganda Experience
05:30 Playing Brother Arthur Kaluma in Elite Eight
06:58 Adam on Defeating Alabama
08:53 Silencing the Doubters
10:00 San Diego State’s Mottos
10:33 SDSU’s Tenacity
12:23 Previewing Florida Atlantic
13:05 SDSU’s Confidence Heading into Saturday
14:00 Rapid Fire Round
Kalvin Hot Sauce Henderson, 15-2 Pro Boxer and Jake Paul's Sparring Partner joins the show to discuss his journey in the sport, what's next for him, his recent experience sparring Jake Paul, and what the Tommy Fury fight will look like.
JakePaul #TommyFury #PaulFury #Boxing #YouTube
00:00 Introduction
00:21 How Kalvin Started Boxing
01:50 Kalvin Talks Experience at University of Arkansas, Boxing Average Joe’s
05:25 Teaching Music After College and Transitioning to Boxing
06:32 Kalvin’s Ultimate Goal in Boxing
07:52 What Age Kalvin Wants to Stop Boxing
08:33 Life After Boxing
10:30 Weight Cuts, Fighting at Light Heavyweight
12:42 Kalvin’s Greatest Skills as a Boxer
13:41 A Day in the Life With Kalvin
15:29 What’s Next for Kalvin
17:02 How Kalvin Henderson Became Jake’s Sparring Partner
18:03 Vibe With Jake Paul and His Team
19:00 Where Jake Paul is at Right Now
20:33 Were the Spars With Jake Beneficial For Kalvin
22:13 How Intense Were the spars with Jake Paul?
23:42 Kalvin’s Official Prediction for Jake Paul-Tommy Fury
27:31 Thoughts on Fighting on a Jake Paul Undercard
28:28 Rapid Fire Round
Funky Ben Askren joins Sports Chat With Matt to discuss his new book, the psychology of sports performance, a potential MMA fight with Jake Paul, and perhaps coming out of retirement for a rematch with Jorge Masvidal.
00:00 Writing His New Book 'Funky'
00:46 What’s Next For Ben…
01:17 Ben On Overcoming Performance Anxiety
03:47 Ben on going to Missouri Rather Than UW-Madison
06:02 What Year Was Ben's Prime?
08:13 Ben on the Issues With Sparring
10:08 Thoughts on Jake Paul With The PFL & Fighting Him Again
11:11 Ben WOULD Fight Jorge Masvidal AGAIN
11:34 Matt’s Idea For Ben’s Revenge Tour (Masvidal then Paul)
12:00 Rapid Fire Round
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Joining the show is John Docherty who won a Bronze medal for Scotland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a Silver medal in the European Youth Championships. John has a 12-1 professional record including nine knockouts and recently had to retire from boxing due to medical concerns at the age of 25. John discusses his decorated boxing career, what factored into his retirement decision, and what he plans to do moving forward.
John also discusses some current boxing news and headlines including Jake Paul, Tyson Fury, and which boxing prospects from Scotland we should watch out for.
Scotland #Boxing #Knockout #JakePaul #TommyFury
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Adapting to Life Outside of Boxing
01:26 Reflecting on His Decorated Career
02:23 John’s Proudest Achievement in His Amateur Career
02:57 Proudest Professional Career Achievement
03:20 Favorite Knockout of His Career
04:03 Fighting Twice in One Week, Jordan Grant
05:55 Decision to Retire
10:38 Will John Stay Involved in Boxing?
11:37 The Downfalls of Pro Boxing, Staying Amateur verses Going Pro
14:06 Boxing Prospects From Scotland to Watch Out For
14:56 Working With Ben Shalom
16:09 Tyson Fury vs Usyk Predictions
18:00 Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder
19:15 Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul
23:41 Rapid Fire Round
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Scottie Stockman is the top MMA prospect from Anthony Pettis's Showtime Group and we are thrilled to have him on the show.
Scottie discusses his career, his background, what a day in his life looks like, what his goals are in MMA, and previews his upcoming fight in January! Not only does Scottie have a bright future in MMA but he also has a decorated amateur boxing career. He won the Oregon Golden Gloves Championship and has started his professional boxing career off to a 2-0 start.
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MMA #Boxing #AnthonyPettis #YouTube #UFC
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 What Scottie’s In-Camp Schedule Looks Like
03:58 Where Scottie is Training
06:08 How Camp is Going, Knocking out Dudes in Sparring
09:02 Scottie’s Background and Upbringing
24:32 Teaching After College
25:24 Choosing MMA as a Career, Working in Security
33:13 Scottie’s Boxing Goals
36:10 Scottie’s Preferred Weight Class Moving Forward
38:10 Scottie Talks Cutting Weight
40:21 How Scottie Felt in the Cage at 145 lbs.
43:00 Scottie’s Favorite Kind of Fight
44:33 Scottie Moving up to the Big Leagues
45:33 Is Scottie entering his Prime?
45:54 Scottie’s Favorite Area to Train
47:30 What Age Does Scottie Want to Fight Until?
48:32 Rapid Fire Round
Traevon Jackson returns to Sports Chat With Matt to break down the Marquette-Wisconsin game. Traevon gives some excellent insight as to why the Badgers were able to secure the win and what they can do to build off of this performance. We share our thoughts on Chucky Hepburn's incredible game, Wisconsin's offensive explosion in the first-half, Marquette's second-half comeback, and Wisconsin closing out the game behind the trio of Tyler Wahl, Max Klesmit, and Chucky Hepburn.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Thank you!
01:04 Prior Games Heading Impacting Saturday’s Game
03:46 Wisconsin’s Great Start in a Hostile Environment
08:55 Tyler Wahl is a GREAT ATHLETE
12:36 How Wisconsin Neutralizes Athleticism
14:46 Marquette’s Comeback, Max Klesmit’s Performance
16:04 Wisconsin Loves Glue-Guys
18:19 Marquette’s Comeback and Identity
19:40 Chucky’s Legendary Return and Wisconsin’s Toughness
21:30 Wisconsin Making Shots and Pushing the Ball in Transition
24:45 Chucky Hepburn’s Big Shot and his Potential
29:30 Jordan Davis’s Mental Toughness
32:27 Overtime
33:47 Lessons Learned From The Game
Nathan Marzion joins Sports Chat With Matt to discuss the upcoming Wisconsin - Marquette game. We discuss matchups to look out for, the path to victory for each team, and discuss how Shaka will fare in the rivalry game moving forward.
Can Tyler Wahl and Steven Crowl stay out of foul trouble? Who will control the tempo? How will Wisconsin respond to their first road test at the Fiserv Forum? Tune in to hear our thoughts!
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Part 2 of Todd Townsend on Sports Chat With Matt is here! On this episode, Todd shares some incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his Marquette Basketball days. Todd was a starter on the 2003 Final Four team alongside Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener. Since graduation, Todd has coached at multiple D1 schools.
What did life like for D-Wade at Marquette? What obstacles did he overcome? What was Tom Crean like as a coach in the early 2000’s? Tune in to find out!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Dwyane Wade - Tom Crean Story
11:01 D-Wade vs Desmond Mason
14:49 Classic Tom Crean Stories
22:49 Rapid Fire Round
Former NBA player and Illinois Point Guard, now college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo joins episode 12 of Sports Chat With Matt to breakdown the Big 10 this upcoming season.
How did Stephen become an analyst? Who are the contenders in the Big 10 this year? Who will win Big 10 POTY? Do we have a new rival after the Greg Gard-Juwan Howard incident last year? Why has the Big Ten struggled in the NCAA tournament in recent years? Is the Big Ten too physical? Tune in to find out!
00:00 Introduction
00:45 How Stephen Became An Analyst
02:25 What Stephen is Seeing at Big 10 Practices
04:27 Who Will Struggle to be Competitive in the Big 10 this Season?
07:22 Which Players will Emerge to Elite Level Status?
10:40 Kris Murray Making a Jump
12:55 Best Storylines Heading Into the Season
14:20 Addressing The Big Ten’s NCAA Tournament Struggles
16:38 Which Team Can Make a Final Four?
18:38 What Does Illinois Need to do to Make a Tournament Run
20:39 High Expectations for Indiana
23:29 Is There a Place for Trayce-Jackson Davis in the NBA?
24:40 Iowa Preview
27:07 Will Michigan Contend for Another Big 10 Title?
29:26 Michigan State Preview
31:42 Ohio State Preview
35:02 Can Penn State Finish Off Games?
37:10 What does Rutgers Look Like W/o Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr.
39:40 Wisconsin and Purdue Previews
41:00 Stephen’s Pick to Win the Big 10
41:39 Stephen’s Pick for Pre-Season Player’s of the Year
42:00 Matt’s Dark-Horse Candidate
43:26 Matt’s Big Ten POTY and Big 10 Champion Predictions
44:40 Greg Gard-Juwan Howard, Michigan-Wisconsin Rivalry?
47:42 Is the Big Ten Too Physical?
50:05 Jaden Ivey, Johnny Davis, Keegan Murray - Who Will Have the Best Career?
51:25 Kofi Cockburn Playing Overseas
52:46 Where Would Kofi Have Been Drafted 15 Years Ago?
53:10 Stephen’s Thoughts on USC and UCLA Joining the Big Ten
54:35 Rapid Fire Round
Joining us for episode eleven of Sports Chat With Matt to preview Marquette Basketball is Todd Townsend. Todd was a starter on the 2003 Final Four team alongside Dwyane Wade and has coached at multiple D1 schools.
Will Marquette exceed expectations? Who will lead Marquette in scoring this upcoming season? Will any Freshman crack the rotation? Can Marquette make another run at an NCAA tournament? Tune in to find out!
College #Basketball #CollegeBasketball #Marquette #MUBB
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 What Todd Up To Today
01:56 MUBB Surpassing Expectations
04:22 Marquette Building From Within, Transfer Portal
08:25 Shaka’s Player Retention
09:15 Justin Lewis Decision to Go Pro
12:36 Which Freshman Will Crack the Rotation?
14:15 Returning Players
16:46 Who Will be Marquette’s Leading Scorer?
18:39 Who Will Round out the Starting Lineup?
23:03 Marquette’s Biggest X-Factor
24:39 Marquette’s Ceiling this Season
27:30 When Will Marquette Win an NCAA Tournament Game?
28:25 Marquette vs Wisconsin
30:53 Rapid Fire Round
32:06 Outro
Pro Boxer Ivan 'The Beast' Baranchyk joins episode ten of Sports Chat With Matt. We talk about what he's been up to lately, his aggressive boxing style, his rise to becoming World Champ, and his potential return to the ring. We also break down the current boxing scene including Jake Paul, Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder and potentially even Nate Diaz. Make sure to like and subscribe for more boxing content!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Beginning of Ivan’s Journey
02:10 Boxing Over MMA, Pursuing Boxing as a Career
04:24 Favorite Fighter in UFC
05:10 Nate Diaz in Boxing, Jake Paul Matchup
07:10 Ivan’s Warrior Mindset, 2017 Fight of the Year
09:33 Fight of the Year in 2020 vs Jose Zepeda
12:38 Favorite Fight Story
15:00 Ivan’s Return to the Ring, Ivan’s Proudest Accomplishment, Ice Cream
18:28 Ivan’s Natural Weight
19:38 Ivan’s Approach to Sparring, a Day in Training Camp
22:48 Deontay Wilder’s Return to the Ring, Fury Return Against Chisora
26:00 Jake Paul-Anderson Silva
26:56 Rapid Fire Round
In episode nine of Sports Chat With Matt, we bring on NBA player Keifer Sykes. Keifer takes us through his inspirational journey to the NBA and shares some great pearls of wisdom along the way. From growing up in Chicago, to going to a mid-major as a small guard, to playing years overseas, and ultimately making his NBA debut as a 28-year-old rookie. Check it out!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Chi-Town Movie
02:55 Keifer’s Journey Through HS to Committing to UWGB
05:22 Adjusting as a 17-year-old Freshman; Being a Leader From Day One
08:55 Keifer’s First Two Years of College
12:12 Overcoming Tough Times and Tragedy
13:53 Journey with Alfonzo McKinnie from High School in Chicago, to College, to NBA
20:15 Keifer’s Junior Year
25:08 What if UWGB makes the NCAA Tournament in 2014?
27:26 Decision to Come Back for Senior Year
31:07 Part Two: 2022 Offseason, Keifer Signing with Detroit
32:45 Back into Keifer’s Journey, Senior Year, Greatest Missed Dunk Ever?
35:32 Favorite Game in College
39:51 Keifer Graduating College
42:36 Keifer’s Rookie Year
47:28 Crazy Situation in South Korea in Year Two
53:15 Adapting to Playing Overseas
58:49 Did Doubt About Make the NBA Creep In?
01:03:18 Keifer’s Record Year
01:07:57 Keifer’s Opportunity in the NBA
01:09:46 Keifer’s Breakout Game at Madison Square Garden
01:18:06 Keifer’s Advice to Kids
01:19:38 Green Bay Phoenix TBT Team?
01:21:47 Rapid Fire Round
On episode eight of Sports Chat With Matt we bring on reporter, radio-host, kickboxer, and rising star in the MMA media scene Maddie Levine. We break down UFC 279 and share our thoughts on a plethora of combat sports headlines. Check it out!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Maddie’s Journey to Where She is Now
04:10 Maddie’s Interview Style
06:15 Maddie’s Goal in Reporting
07:47 Maddie’s Dream Interview
08:52 Maddie’s Combat Sports Journey
12:00 UFC 279, Chimaev’s Heel Turn
18:38 Diaz-Ferguson
20:20 What’s Next For Ferguson?
23:02 Paul-Silva Preview
26:40 Paul-Diaz Preview
27:40 Leon Edwards Next Opponent
28:58 Jon Jones’ Return, Potential Ngannou Matchup
31:13 Rapid Fire Round
Northern Illinois' Kyle Pugh epitomes perseverance. After a laundry-list of injuries and long recoveries throughout his career, he has not given up on his football dreams. On episode seven of Sports Chat With Matt, Kyle breaks down how his football journey and shares some of the wisdom he has picked up along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Choosing Northern Illinois
01:00 Returning for 8th Year
01:45 Overcoming Injuries
04:39 Academics & Dream Job
06:00 Growth as a Leader
06:52 Culture with Current Staff
09:05 Transfer Portal
09:45 Goal-Setting
11:15 Dad Strength
12:20 Current Health
13:33 Upcoming Match-ups With SEC Teams
15:45 Life Lessons in College Journey
17:45 Chasing NFL Dream, XFL?
20:00 Lightning Round
Welcome to episode six of Sports Chat With Matt where we bring on boxer, MMA fighter, and entertainer Anthony 'Pretty Boy' Taylor. Anthony talks about his combat sports journey and overcoming hurdles throughout his life. He discusses what’s next for him and what goals he wants to manifest going forward. Does that include a potential KSI fight? Making it to the UFC? Tune in to find out!
Welcome to episode five of Sports Chat With Matt where we bring on Heavyweight Boxer Kenzie Morrison, son of the legendary Tommy Morrison. Kenzie talks about his boxing journey and what’s next after knocking out Hasim Rahman Jr. Does that include a potential Jake Paul fight? What are his goals? Is it now or never to reach those goals? Tune in to find out!
Check out the newest episode of Sports Chat With Matt with former world champ Cornelius 'K9' Bundrage! K9 is full of positive energy and is a wide open book about his boxing journey from the reality TV Show 'The Contender' to becoming the oldest Junior Middleweight Champion of all-time. K9 discusses coaching Ben Askren for Jake Paul & Jake's upcoming fight. We also break down the current boxing scene and make some predictions. Let's go champ!
Scotland's own Jordan Grant joins the show. Tune in to hear Jordan discuss how he balances his regular job, family life, and boxing career. We discuss his boxing journey so far and his goals in the sport. We also talk about the current boxing scene, including the upcoming fight of his former opponent and sparring partner Tommy Fury against Jake Paul. You won't want to miss this episode!
Check out episode two with former Badger great and professional basketball player Traevon Jackson. Traevon is wide open about his basketball journey and shares pearls of wisdom that he learned along the way.
Check out the debut episode of Sports Chat With Matt where we interview All-American and now 10-year professional basketball vet Jordan Taylor who is a wide open book about his lifetime experiences playing basketball.