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 🧀🍺
Episodes
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 an...
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 #Co...
Wisconsin Basketball: What We Learned After 3 Games (Bold Predictions) | THE BREW w/ Mike Bruesewitz
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 m...
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 experiment...
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 ...
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 Badge...
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 B...
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 &am...
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 Bruese...
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 Jo...
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.
Joe...
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
Description:
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 t...
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...
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
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, al...
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