The voice of the Badgers joins the show.

Matt Lepay sits down with Mike Heller to reflect on his Hall of Fame broadcasting career and the moments that have defined Wisconsin athletics over the years. From stories behind the mic to his perspective on what makes a great play-by-play call, Matt gives a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of calling games at the highest level.

The conversation also touches on his relationship with broadcasting legend Bob Uecker, how the role of a play-by-play announcer has evolved, and what he’s watching for in the upcoming seasons across Wisconsin sports.

If you’ve listened to the Badgers over the years, this is a deeper look at the voice you know and the preparation that goes into every call.

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

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Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics.

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

New episodes drop every Thursday.

Join the community at BadgerConnect.com

Episode 5 of The Badger Connect Podcast features Wisconsin Men’s Hockey Head Coach Mike Hastings.

With the Badgers headed to the Frozen Four, Hastings sits down with Mike Heller to discuss the path to this moment, the culture inside the program, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. He also shares perspective on building a championship-caliber team and the excitement surrounding this postseason run.

It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at Wisconsin Hockey at the perfect time.

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Your inside connection to Wisconsin athletics.

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

New episodes drop every Thursday.

Join the community at BadgerConnect.com