Matt Michaels Show

Matt Michaels Show

Welcome to The Matt Michaels Show (formerly Sports Chat With Matt)! My goal is to bring value to my listeners by fearlessly discussing substantive topics along with chopping it up about the sports world. I will interview interesting people, and they'll share stories that have never heard before. Check out the YouTube channel as well! Based out of Wisconsin 🧀đŸș

Episodes

October 31, 2025 ‱ 9 mins

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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 Bre...

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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 &...

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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 Bruesewi...

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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...

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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. 

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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...

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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 e...

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Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Bruesewitz is back — this time as a weekly guest! đŸŠĄđŸ”„ 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.

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00:00 Introduction and Update From Mike
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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 c...

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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...

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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...

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Co-host Tyler is back on the show and we chop it up about three topics.

1. Should the Bucks Fire Doc Rivers? The answer is they should, he's ass!
2. Who's going to win, Jake Paul or Mike Tyson?
3. I'm getting bullish about Badger basketball, and believe John Tonje is better than AJ Storr

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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.

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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 ...

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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 

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