BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss Wisconsin’s transfer portal departures and the ongoing quarterback battle they see at Badgers spring practices.

BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down things they've seen at Wisconsin football's spring practices that inspire some confidence for this fall, as well as areas of concern for the Badgers. 

BadgerExtra football reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down three questions they each have about the University of Wisconsin football team as they begin spring practices later this week.

BadgerExtra reporter Todd D. Milewski talks Wisconsin men's and women's hockey on this episode, starting with discussion of why the games between the Badgers and Michigan State that will decide the Big Ten championship this weekend aren't on linear TV. Wisconsin defenseman Anthony Kehrer joins the show to talk about what's ahead for the team. And Badgers women's hockey forward Casey O'Brien looks back at a key series against No. 1 Ohio State to close the regular season and looks ahead at the...

BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Michael McCleary discuss the tough stretch for the Badgers men’s basketball team, and how center Steven Crowl is the engine of the team. Then Colten chats with Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal, a former Badger who just won his second Super Bowl.

In order to predict how the weather will change, an accurate picture of what's happening now is needed. While current conditions at the surface are well known thanks to weather stations, there are significant gaps in the data higher up in the atmosphere. Unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones, could help fill in those gaps significantly. Dr. Jamey Jacob from Oklahoma State University is leading the charge on bringing drones into the field of meteorology. He joins the podcast this...

BadgerExtra reporters Michael McCleary and Todd D. Milewski look back at University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball victories against Minnesota and look ahead at what’s to come for the Badgers men’s and women’s hockey teams in the final weeks of the regular season.

Weather and cars do not get along. Each year, about 21% of car crashes in the United States involve adverse weather conditions, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. We can't prevent bad weather, but new technology is being developed to keep drivers safer. Dr. Scott Mackaro, the head of Insights and Innovation for Vaisala Xweather, joins the podcast this week to talk about road weather data. Why is it so difficult for drivers to receive accurate information on road conditions? What...

According to NOAA and NASA, 2023 was the hottest year on record, as greenhouse gases from fossil fuels continue to increase. Renewable energy sources are scaling up, but how fast is the transitioning happening, and what are the roadblocks? Andrew Dessler from Texas A&M joins the team to talk candidly about energy solutions to climate change. We want to hear from you! Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an...

The month of January is often considered the most depressing of the year. The holidays are over, credit card bills are coming due, and the days are short and cold. While many suffer from the winter blues, for some it's a more serious condition known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD for short. Jasmine Wilson with the Ascension Medical Group joins the podcast this week for an in-depth discussion of SAD and how the weather plays a role in triggering it. She explains the symptoms that are...

BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski give their takeaways from the University of Wisconsin football team's 2023 season in three key areas: offense, defense and looking broader within the Big Ten and college football landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 has arrived, but we can't start a new year without looking back at the previous year. There was plenty of weather to talk about in 2023. The United States saw a record number of billion-dollar weather disasters, so picking the biggest weather stories of the year was not easy. Ten events stood out to our meteorologists the most though. The team discusses each one from the beginning of the year until the end. From a phenomenal deluge in Florida, unprecedented levels of smoke, to a raging...

This week marks the official start of winter, arguably the most polarizing season of all. While some enjoy the spirit of the holidays, others bemoan the short, cold days. While some love the sight of fresh snow on the ground, others dread having to break out the the snow shovels and ice scrapers again. Regardless of how you feel about winter, there's a lot of weather to talk about, so this week the Lee Weather Team breaks down their top 10 things to know about the season. From how snow...

It's well known that snow, wind, and rain impacts whether or not people go out of their house to shop. What​'s lesser known is how the amount of rain and snow impacts how much online shopping Americans do. John Cardinale, a meteorologist and Director of Search Engine Optimization for Tapestry (owners of Coach, Kate Spade, and more), joins the podcast to discuss what trends he's seen and what companies are doing to drive online sales based on the weather. We want to hear from you! Have a...

BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the somewhat surprising transfers to leave Wisconsin and the absurdity of the Leon Lowery Jr. commitment then decommitment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Dylan, the world renowned musical artist whose career now spans seven decades, has kept weather core to his writing. How so? Out of approximately 465 total Dylan songs, the word 'sun' is found in 63 different ones, 'wind' in 55, 'rain' in 40, and 'sky' in 36. 'Cloud', 'storm', 'summer', 'snow', and just 'weather' have been used in dozens more. Alan Robock, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University wrote all about this in his 2004 journal...

BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the impact of University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen declaring his intentions to enter the 2024 NFL Draft, his legacy left after three seasons in Madison, and where he stands in the pantheon of great Badgers backs. Plus, Wisconsin men's basketball beat reporter Michael McCleary joins the show to talk about the Badgers' early start to the 2023-24 season and what's ahead with Marquette and Michigan State in the...

What do you get when you blend athletic skill with a love for weather? An elite ninja warrior, of course! Joe Moravsky is a meteorologist and the manager of the Stamford Ninja Academy in Connecticut. He has appeared on multiple seasons of the hit NBC series "American Ninja Warrior" and is one of the show's most successful contestants. Moravsky shares his unique story and discusses his background in weather and athletics on this week's episode. We want to hear from you! Have a question for...

BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give against-the-spread picks for the Week 13 slate in the Big Ten. Can Wisconsin cover the spread and reclaim the Axe? Jim is 44-41-4 on the year, while Colten is 38-47-4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the Badgers playing a game in Ireland in 2027 and break down the matchup against Minnesota on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, the planet is getting warmer. But what's happening in the United States specifically and what will the impacts be? The newly released Fifth National Climate Assessment is the most comprehensive report yet on how climate change is impacting the country. Dr. Jeremy Hoffman, the lead author of the Southeast chapter, joins the podcast this week to give an overview of the assessment. What is different about this report from previous ones? How do current and future impacts vary across...

BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 11 slate in the Big Ten. Can the Badgers cover -5.5 against Nebraska?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss Wisconsin football’s lack of fight the past two weeks, if the team has quit, and the home finale against Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making science easy to understand and relatable has always been a challenge, but in the world of social media and misinformation, it's become even more difficult. Few people know this better than popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. In a break from our usual focus on weather, Tyson joins the podcast this week to discuss the state of science communication in the 21st century. Why does misinformation spread so easily and what can be done to combat it? How can we improve science...