Butchie's Den

The world of Brian Butch. Daily short content and bi-weekly long form content from former Wisconsin Badger and Pro Basketball Player Brian Butch

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56 episodes
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June 3 · 42 min
Keaton Nankivil Visits The Den With Former Badger Teammate Butchie
Former Wisconsin Badger Keaton Nankivil joins Butchie in The Den for a Badger hoops reunion. Butchie and Keaton look back on their time together at Wisconsin, playing for Bo Ryan, life inside the program, old Badger stories, and what Wisconsin basketball still means to them today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 1 · 30 min
Jesse Temple Celebrates One Year at Badger Connect
Jesse Temple is celebrating one year with Badger Connect, and he hops in The Den with Butchie for a conversation on Wisconsin sports, storytelling, Badger fans, athletes, programs, and what he’s learned through the first year. A strong Wisconsin sports conversation for Badger fans who care about the people and stories coming out of Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27 · 36 min
Zach Kinziger Visits The Den
Zach Kinziger joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on basketball, his journey, what drives him as a player, and what comes next as he continues building his game. A great Wisconsin hoops conversation with Butchie and Zach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25 · 35 min
Marcus Landry Visits The Den
Former Badger Marcus Landry joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation about Wisconsin basketball, his time in Madison, the people and moments that shaped his career, and what being a Badger still means to him today. We had some technical issues with Marcus’ video during the episode, but his audio came through and the conversation is well worth the listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20 · 43 min
Nick Boyd Talks Badgers, Madison & His Next Step
Nick Boyd joins Butchie in The Den after wrapping up his final season at Wisconsin. Nick looks back on his Badger journey, what Madison meant to him, how his game grew at Wisconsin, and what comes next as he works out for NBA teams and chases the next step in his basketball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18 · 42 min
Wisconsin Basketball GM Marc VandeWettering Joins The Den
Wisconsin Men’s Basketball General Manager Marc VandeWettering joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on what a GM does in today’s college basketball, how Wisconsin is building its roster, schedule updates including some breaking news, NIL, the transfer portal, and more. A must-listen for Badger hoops fans who want a closer look at how the program is being built behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16 · 33 min
Badger Big Man Will Garlock Visits The Den
Will Garlock joins Butchie in The Den for a conversation on Wisconsin basketball, staying in Madison for his sophomore campaign, and continuing to grow inside the Badgers program. A strong local hoops conversation with one of Wisconsin’s young big men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13 · 35 min
Zach Morley Joins The Den
Zach Morley joins Butchie’s Den for a conversation with his former Wisconsin teammate, Butchie. Zach and Butchie look back at their time in Madison, the memories from those Wisconsin basketball teams, the teammates and coaches who shaped them, and what made that era of Badger hoops so special. A fun conversation full of Wisconsin basketball stories, laughs, and former teammate memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11 · 41 min
Tanner Bronson Joins The Den
Tanner Bronson joins Butchie’s Den for a conversation with his former Wisconsin teammate, Butchie. Tanner talks about his path from playing at Wisconsin to coaching college basketball, including his current role as an assistant coach at South Carolina. The guys get into Badger memories, life as teammates, player development, recruiting, and how the college game has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8 · 34 min
Once a Badger, Always a Badger — Jack Robinson Joins The Den
Jack Robinson joins Butchie’s Den to talk about his time at Wisconsin, the relationships he built as a Badger, and his next chapter at North Dakota State. Brian and Jack discuss the transfer process, what he learned in Madison, and why being part of the Wisconsin program will always mean something. Once a Badger, always a Badger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7 · 11 min
The Pressure of Staying Home: Donavan Davis Chooses Iowa State
Brian reacts to Donavan Davis choosing Iowa State and talks about a side of recruiting that does not get discussed enough: the pressure of staying home. For in-state players, the decision can become bigger than basketball. Brian shares his perspective on local expectations, fan pressure, recruiting, and why choosing your own path is not always as simple as it looks from the outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5 · 37 min
D.J. Carstensen Joins The Den
Retired NCAA Division I official D.J. Carstensen joins Butchie’s Den after a 37-year career in college basketball. However, his biggest impact is his work with Coaches vs Cancer. Brian and D.J. talk about life as an official, working Big Ten and Big 12 games, how college hoops has changed, fan behavior, gambling’s impact on the game, and what it’s like to finally hang up the whistle. A great conversation with one of the most experienced officials in college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 30 · 48 min
Greg Gard Returns to the Den | NCAA Expansion, New Badgers & More
Greg Gard joins Butchie’s Den for a wide-ranging conversation on NCAA Tournament expansion, the new players in Madison, Garding Against Cancer, and more. A strong episode for Badger fans with insight on the program, the future, and an important event coming up on May 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 27 · 38 min
Winter RETURNS to Madison | Nolan Winter back in the Den
Nolan Winter returns to Butchie’s Den for a conversation about staying at Wisconsin, what the decision means, and what’s next for him and the Badgers. A great episode for Wisconsin fans as one of the key pieces is back in Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 24 · 31 min
Butchie’s Den Goes Football | Eugene Hilton Jr Joins the Den
Eugene Hilton Jr joins Butchie in the Den for a conversation about coming to Wisconsin, what he brings to the Badgers at wide receiver, and what fans should know about one of the newest pieces in the program. A fun football episode for Wisconsin fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 19 · 31 min
Trey Autry Is Headed to Wisconsin | Newest Badger Joins the Den
Trey Autry joins Butchie in the Den after making the move from George Washington to Wisconsin. They talk about the transfer, why Madison was the right fit, and what Badger fans can expect from one of the newest additions to the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 18 · 20 min
Incoming Badger Guard Owen Foxwell Joins the Den
Owen Foxwell joins Butchie in the Den for an early conversation after making the move to Wisconsin. They talk about the fit, the next step in his journey, and what Badger fans can expect from the incoming guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 17 · 34 min
Austin Rapp Is Staying at Wisconsin | Badger Forward Joins the Den
Austin Rapp joins Butchie in the Den after deciding to stay at Wisconsin. They talk about that decision, what it means for his future, and what’s ahead for the Badgers in a great episode for Wisconsin fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 9 · 42 min
Kevin Kugler in the Den | Big Ten Basketball, The Masters, Broadcasting & More
Kevin Kugler joins Butchie in the Den for a wide-ranging conversation on Big Ten basketball, The Masters, broadcasting, and more. It’s a fun episode with insight, stories, and perspective from one of the most recognizable voices in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 6 · 55 min
Badgers Frozen Four Super Show | Simon Tassy, Brian Posick & More
The Badgers are heading to the Frozen Four in Vegas, and this Hockey Super Show brings two great conversations together in one episode. First, Badgers player Simon Tassy joins the show, then broadcaster Brian Posick jumps in to talk the run, the storylines, and what makes this Wisconsin hockey team so exciting right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Butchie's Den

Keaton Nankivil Visits The Den With Former Badger Teammate Butchie

Jesse Temple Celebrates One Year at Badger Connect

Zach Kinziger Visits The Den

Marcus Landry Visits The Den

Nick Boyd Talks Badgers, Madison & His Next Step

Wisconsin Basketball GM Marc VandeWettering Joins The Den

Badger Big Man Will Garlock Visits The Den

Zach Morley Joins The Den

Tanner Bronson Joins The Den

Once a Badger, Always a Badger — Jack Robinson Joins The Den

The Pressure of Staying Home: Donavan Davis Chooses Iowa State

D.J. Carstensen Joins The Den

Greg Gard Returns to the Den | NCAA Expansion, New Badgers & More

Winter RETURNS to Madison | Nolan Winter back in the Den

Butchie’s Den Goes Football | Eugene Hilton Jr Joins the Den

Trey Autry Is Headed to Wisconsin | Newest Badger Joins the Den

Incoming Badger Guard Owen Foxwell Joins the Den

Austin Rapp Is Staying at Wisconsin | Badger Forward Joins the Den

Kevin Kugler in the Den | Big Ten Basketball, The Masters, Broadcasting & More

Badgers Frozen Four Super Show | Simon Tassy, Brian Posick & More