The Bucky Report
Welcome to The Bucky Report, your ultimate podcast destination for die-hard Wisconsin Badgers fans! Join your hosts, Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka, as they bring you passionate, authentic takes from a fan's perspective. Every week, Rajeev and Justin dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Wisconsin Badgers sports, delivering all the action, analysis, and opinions you crave. This podcast is built by fans, for fans! So, if you bleed cardinal and white, if Jump Around is your anthem, and if you can't get enough of Bucky Badger, The Bucky Report is for you! Tune in, subscribe, and get ready to cheer, because when Rajeev and Justin talk Badgers, it's game on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Jeff Grimes is officially running the show in Madison, and Wisconsin fans are eager to see how his proven offensive system will translate to the Big Ten. In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down The Grimes Effect—an in-depth look at what his offenses have accomplished at Baylor and Kansas, and what realistic expectations should be for the Badgers in 2025.
We dive into Jeff Grimes’ offensive philosophy, including his ru...
In this edition of our Know Your Foe series, we take a deep dive into one of the more polarizing programs in college football, the Michigan Wolverines! The Badgers will travel to Ann Arbor in what could be a pivotal matchup that determines how successful this season really could be for Luke Fickell. We are joined by Jerry from The Three Glasses of Whisky College Football Podcast!
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On this episode of The Bucky Report, we’re joined by Nick Osen of 247 Sports to break down the commitment of 4-star ATH Amari Latimer, what it means for Wisconsin’s 2026 class, and where the Badgers go from here on the recruiting trail.
We also dive into a brand new segment: Fact or Fiction, where we throw out some bold statements about the 2025 football season and decide what’s real and what’s just offseason noise.
Plus — a ...
In this episode of The Bucky Report, we take a fun and fresh look at the upcoming Wisconsin football season by handing out preseason superlatives. Think of it as a Badger-themed yearbook: from “Most Likely to Break Out” to “Locker Room Glue Guy” and “Biggest Mystery Heading into Fall Camp,” we spotlight key players, potential storylines, and under-the-radar names to watch. It’s insightful, it’s entertaining, and it’s the perfect wa...
In this Week 3 edition of our Know Your Foe series, we take a deep dive into one of college football’s most dominant programs—the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Badgers will travel to Tuscaloosa in what could be the toughest test of the season, and we’re joined by Alex, host of The Bama Factor podcast, to help break it all down.
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The Badgers are making headlines both on the field and in the courtroom. First up: four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit kicked off a massive week for Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class, bringing elite speed and Florida flair to the offense. Just days later, four-star running back Amari Latimer followed suit, adding power and explosiveness from the Peach State. Together, they form a dynamic one-two punch that instantly elevates the B...
This week with Rajeev out on vacation just brings on special guest Nick Osen. We discuss some the early targets to keep an eye on for the 2027 class as things are getting started.
We also look at the current state of the 2026 class and where we think it might be headed.
And finally Justin asks Nick some big picture questions regarding the upcoming season!
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Week 2 of the “Know Your Foe” series takes a deep dive into Wisconsin’s Week 2 opponent — Middle Tennessee State! In this quick-hitting episode, we break down everything you need to know before the Badgers take the field: last season’s results, key roster changes, transfer portal impact, and players to watch out for. We're joined by Jake Bolden of the Blue Raider Pod. Badger fans, let’s get familiar with the enemy.
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This week, we’re breaking down Wisconsin’s roster with a simple question at every position: What do we feel great about… and what worries us most? From quarterback confidence to defensive depth, we hit all the highs and lows as we head into summer.
We also dig into the recent NCAA violations involving the Badgers — what really happened, and how serious is it? Plus, new 2026 commits give us plenty to talk about on the recruiting ...
We’re kicking off our brand-new “Know Your Foe” series with a deep dive into Wisconsin’s Week 1 opponent — the Miami (OH) RedHawks. In this quick-hitting episode, we break down everything you need to know before the Badgers take the field: last season’s results, key roster changes, transfer portal impact, and what the betting markets and pundits are predicting. Plus, we highlight the players to watch and how Wisconsin matches up in...
🏈 We kick things off with recruiting updates coming out of the second weekend of official visits — which prospects are trending up, who’s on commitment watch, and what we’re hearing behind the scenes.
💰 Then we dive into the NCAA’s historic antitrust settlement that will allow schools to directly pay athletes. We break down what this means for the future of recruiting, roster management, and how Wisconsin might approach th...
The first official visit weekend is here! Rajeev and Justin are back to break down who committed, and who is expected to pop today. How will the new players fit in with this class? Next weekend is full of top prospects as well. The boys will break down this week AND preview next week.
Current List of OVs: Carsen Eloms, Tayshon Bardo, Zachary Washington, Jackson Ford, Amari Latimer, Ryan Hopkins, Jack Sievers, Ben Wenzel, Art...
The first weekend of official visits is upon us! Special Guest and good friend of the show Nick Osen joins to discuss all the attendees for the first weekend. Who is most critical to begin filling this class and how good can this group be? We go over all the guys, talk about their strengths, and share as much inside info as we can!
Current List of OVs: Carsen Eloms, Tayshon Bardo, Zachary Washington, Jackson Ford, Amari Lat...
The Bucky Report dives into the early buzz around the 2026 recruiting class! We break down the latest commitments, top targets, and how the class is beginning to take shape. What are the early strengths? Where are the biggest needs? And how does this group stack up against recent classes? It’s never too early to look ahead — the future of the program starts here.
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This week on The Bucky Report, we dive headfirst into the hypothetical! It’s a full-on What If episode, where we explore bold scenarios, alternate outcomes, and butterfly-effect moments that could define (or derail) the 2025 Badgers football season.
What if Billy Edwards is elite and has Wilson numbers??
What if the offensive line is a real issue given Heywood's injury?
What if we actually beat Ohio State?
What if we lose to Miami ...
Today on The Bucky Report, we’re laying out the extremes. What’s the best-case scenario for Wisconsin Football in 2025? How about the worst? We’re putting the pieces together to define this team’s ceiling and floor heading into the season. Plus, we shift gears to the hardwood to talk Greg Gard — with one spot left, what should he do? All that and more in this week’s episode.
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On this episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin are putting their confidence to the test! We're diving deep into the upcoming Wisconsin Badgers football season with a full breakdown of our confidence rankings—from coaching staff performance and quarterback leadership to game-by-game win predictions and Big Ten title hopes.
Where do we feel rock solid? Where are the red flags? And which matchups k...
Spring football has come to an end. Rajeev and Justin are back with special Guest Nick Osen from 247 Sports to break down some of the happenings of the 15 practices. Who was most improved? Who's the MVP thus far? Those and so much more!
Luke Fickell signed some much needed reinforcements in offensive lineman Davis Heinzen and Tight end Lance Mason to replace at least some of the production lost from...
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The Wisconsin Badgers football team led by head coach Luke Fickell put their talents on display for the public this past weekend. Justin was there, he'll give you all his news and notes, who impressed, and any concerns seen! The program lost some big pieces this week in Kevin Heywood to injury, and Tanner Koziol to the transfer portal. We go throug...
Spring football is slowly approaching its end, and there are tons of storylines to unpack! Rajeev is back from his European vacation and ready to get back into the Wisconsin Badgers talk! What positions are Justin and Rajeev feeling stronger about as the spring winds down? What are the major areas of concern heading into a long summer before the real season kicks off?
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