Inside Wisconsin Podcast

What’s it like to be the most beloved Badger in Wisconsin?

This week on Inside Wisconsin, we’re joined by Nolan BlomWillis — one of the UW students who had the honor of bringing Bucky Badger to life.

We talk about the tryouts, the traditions, the game days, the secrecy, the sweat, the stories, and what it’s really like to wear one of the most iconic mascot heads in college sports.

From Camp Randall to the Kohl ...

From just outside of Watertown to the dugout at UW-Milwaukee, Shaun Wegner’s Wisconsin baseball story runs deep.

The Manager of the Milwaukee Panthers Baseball team joins Trevor and Dario on the next episode of the Inside Wisconsin Podcast, and there is a whole lot of Panther Pride — pun absolutely intended.

Shaun played for the Panthers. Now he leads the program. And through it all, his pride in UWM, Milwaukee baseball, ...

Longtime Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network Producer & Engineer Kent Sommerfeld joins Trevor and Dario on Inside Wisconsin!

Kent worked alongside Bob Uecker for 39 years.

Honestly… that should be enough right there.

We’re talking Brewers baseball, life behind the mic, stories from the booth, and what it was like working with one of the most legendary voices Wisconsin has ever known.

This is a good one. Join us on Inside W...

From the big leagues to the DockHounds dugout! ⚾️

Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher and current Lake Country DockHounds pitching coach Paul Wagner joins Trevor & Dario on the Inside Wisconsin Podcast!

We talk about his baseball journey, life in the majors, and how he’s helping build something special with the DockHounds right here in Wisconsin.

A great conversation with a Wisconsin baseball guy who has seen the game from just...

From Fond du Lac to the Final Four to the NBA and all the way to Italy — Travis Diener’s basketball journey is a Wisconsin story through and through.

We talk about growing up in Fondy, becoming a Marquette legend, that unforgettable run with Dwyane Wade to the Final Four, his long and successful career overseas in Italy, and why Wisconsin still means so much to him today.

Marquette Basketball great Travis Diener is up nex...

It’s Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how. Former Brewers pitcher turned broadcaster Tim Dillard joins us on the Inside Wisconsin Podcast to talk about the 2026 Crew, the excitement around a new season, and his journey from the bump to the broadcast booth.

Baseball stories, Brewers memories, and plenty of laughs with one of the best personalities to ever wear the uniform.

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🎙️ The Voice of the Green Bay Packers is on Inside Wisconsin.

Wayne Larrivee joins Trevor and Dario for a great conversation remembering the legend Bob Harlan, breaking down the Packers offseason, and talking about what the future could hold for Wayne as the Voice of the Packers.

Watch now at YouTube.com/InsideWisconsin and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

#InsideWisconsin #Packers #GreenBayPackers #WayneLarrivee #BobHarlan #NF...

Jane Kaczmarek is in the Inside Wisconsin Podcast studio with Trevor Thomas & Dario Melendez!

You know her as the legendary Lois from Malcolm in the Middle — the mom who could stop a household riot with one look. 😳🔥 Now she’s talking about her Wisconsin roots, growing up in the Milwaukee area, and what it’s been like stepping back into the Malcolm world for the reboot debuting April 10, 2026.

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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Brewers new 3rd base coach Matt Erickson pulled up to Inside Wisconsin with Trevor & Dario like: “Yep… wave ‘em home.” 

Appleton-born, Brewers alum, Timber Rattlers legend—a cheesehead through & through (probably bleeds ranch and optimism). We talk roots, ball, and the fine art of sending dudes from 2nd like it’s a Kwik Trip run.

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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

We’ve got a BIG one for you on The Inside Wisconsin Podcast… and it’s a special milestone episode 👀

🎙️ First things first — this is the FIRST episode with Dario Melendez as the new co-host!

Welcome to the pod, Dario! 🙌🔥

Now… let’s talk about our guest: former Green Bay Packer Defensive End Vonnie Holliday 💪🧀

🏈 Vonnie left his mar...

🚨 NEW Inside Wisconsin Podcast episode 🚨

WISN Channel 12 Sports Director Dario Melendez joins us as our next guest — and he has news to share. 😄

From covering the Packers, Brewers, Bucks (and everything in between) to crushing the competition in the Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff Eating Contest 🥐🏆… Dario’s story is a must-listen.

We get into:
✅ how he got started
✅ the grind behin...

"It was a good run" says Inside Wisconsin co-host and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor John Anderson as he announces in our end of year "best of" episode that this will be his last. The Inside Wisconsin Podcast will continue on, and, John's schedule simply doesn't allow the committment that is a bi-weekly podcast in this new phase of his life/retirement. Thus, we say "thank you, and all the best" to the man that helped build this fr...

🎙️ New Inside Wisconsin Podcast drop!

This week we’re joined by Stephen Watson — FanDuel Sports Network host and a familiar face to Wisconsin sports fans — but this episode isn’t about wins, losses, or hot takes…

It’s about the person.

We get into:
🔴 His college days at UW–Madison
📺 His time as sports anchor at WISN Channel 12 Milwaukee
🎥 What it’s r...

On this week's episode of Inside Wisconsin's Deeper Roots with Blain's Farm & Fleet, we’re headed to Baumgartner’s in Monroe—a Wisconsin icon where the stories are as rich as the history… and the cheese is as bold as your uncle’s opinions at Thanksgiving.

And yes: Trevor tried the Limburger and would like the state to know he does NOT believe it’s a “taste worth acquiring.&rdquo...