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
81 episodes
Wisconsin Basketball — Gard’s New Look & Does Nolan Winter’s NBA Potential? | The Brew
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 thi...
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THE BREW! Wisconsin Basketball Reaction vs NIU: Nick Boyd & John Blackwell — ELITE Backcourt in the Making?!
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 ...
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The Brew: BOLD Predictions for Wisconsin Basketball in 2025-26!
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...
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The Brew: Should Badger Fans Be Worried After UW-Platteville? | Nolan Winter Reality Check
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?
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The Brew: Are We Concerned About Nolan Winter? Badger Hoops State of the Union After Oklahoma Loss
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...
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The Brew: Red-White Game REACTION & WHO Should Gard START for Wisconsin??
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 rol...
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The Brew: Nolan Winter’s NBA Upside, Gard Going International & Will the Freshmen Play?
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 Winte...
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From Walk-On QB to the NFL: Joel Stave on Adversity, Faith, and Finding Purpose After Football
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...
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21st Century Badger Basketball Draft! Brewing it up with Matt and Mike!
Week Three of our weekly chats with Mike Bruesewitz! Stay tuned for more content in the future! Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction04:45 Wisconsin Basketball Draft (Since 2000)19:00 Mike's Relationship With Sam Dekke...
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Mike Bruesewitz Breaks Down Kirk Penney’s Exit & Brad Davison’s New Role at Wisconsin
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 im...
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Anthony “The Warrior of Christ” Garrett: Faith, Fight, and Life as a BKFC Heavyweight Contender
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 ...
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Mike Bruesewitz Talks Badger Hoops, Greg Gard, and Fighting Off Father Time
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.&nbs...
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Jake Paul vs Tank Davis: Ex-Sparring Partner Kalvin Henderson Predicts a SHOCKING Result!
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 a...
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Kalvin Henderson: Family, 4 AM Grind… and EXPLOSIVE Takes on Pacquiao, Usyk & Jake Paul
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 knowledg...
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Austin Rapp Reveals WHY He Chose Wisconsin, Greg Gard’s Vision, and His NBA Dreams | Full Interview
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 ...
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25:45
Chef Vic Vegas! Behind the Scenes on Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, and Vic's INSPIRING Journey to the Top!
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!
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Kenzie Morrison Interview – 63‑Second BKFC Debut KNOCKOUT! What’s Next?! Title Shot? Jake Paul?
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-knuc...
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Can Usyk Beat Fury? Pro Boxer Kalvin Henderson Previews Rematch and Discusses Who Jake Paul Should Fight Next!
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 div...
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Preview: Ex-Sparring Partner Kalvin Henderson Predicts a SHOCKING Result!
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 previ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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16:10
Docs Rivers is A Disaster, Paul-Tyson Preview, & Getting Bullish on Badger Basketball
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 b...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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Brad Davison: Overcoming Hate, Bo Boroski, and Leaning on Faith | UW-Madison Journey & More!
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 retiri...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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46:52
Tua & CTE, Who is the Best Backup QB in NFL, Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat & More
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?-...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:38
NFL Round-up: Brett Favre Parkinson's Reaction, CTE, & All Things QB's
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
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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Top 100 Recruit Zach Kinziger Explains HOW He Became an ELITE Shooter & WHY He Chose Wisconsin
Top 100 recruit Zach Kinziger joins the show to discuss why he committed to Wisconsin, his older brother's influence on his game, recruiting his peers to come to Wisconsin, how he became an elite shooter and MORE. The De Pere native is the 66th...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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10:58
Daniel Freitag Discusses His First Month in Madison, Ankle Surgery, & His WELCOME TO COLLEGE Moment!
Daniel Freitag RETURNS to the show to discuss how his first month playing for Greg Gard is treating him. He discusses his ankle injury, surgery, and how the recovery process is going. Daniel takes us behind the scenes to who has been the best l...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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