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After Further Review

WSUM Sports members Vincent Hesprich and Luke Seruma find creative ways to talk about the biggest events in sports while also shining a spotlight on the intriguing and often unusual stories that quietly fill the sports world. Between unique segmented games, off-topic ramblings and weekly updates of the most niche Badger sports, the core duo and their revolving guest hosts look to entertain listeners regardless of their level of sports knowledge. Shows air live Tuesdays at 5:00 PM CT on WSUM!

  1. 115

    Ep. 132 The Finale

    Luke and Vince empty the chamber for their last show with a series of  0:00:00 Intro0:03:10 Rate My Take #10:18:28 Badger Sports Update0:24:17 Comparing bad sports decisions to movie decisions0:52:49 Sports Butterfly Effects*1:04:17 Rate My Take #21:13:56 Best and worst personal sports stories1:26:20 Wild Moments in Sports History1:35:09 Future predictions1:40:48 Show awards*I meant Joel Payamps, not Elvis Peguero

  2. 114

    Ep. 131 State of the Green Bay Packers with Josh Rueger

    Resident Packers Expert Josh Rueger joins Vince to talk all things Packers with team OTAs around the corner.0:00 Intro1:20 Josh's NFL Draft analysis7:06 Packers bold predictions17:13 Things to watch at Packers practice25:00 Final thoughts, win-loss predictions

  3. 113

    Ep. 130 Seruma Fam Takeover, NBA's Most Cooked Teams, Luke's Gripes with Madison

    Vince celebrates the 76ers while Linus Seruma gives the show maybe its worst take yet. Later, Luke voices seven gripes about UW Madison and the duo ranks eliminated NBA teams on how promising their future is.0:00 Intro1:45 Rate my take20:41 Badger Sports Update29:08 Luke's list of UW Madison grievances36:42 How "cooked" eliminated NBA teams are30:32 Laundry list

  4. 112

    Ep. 129 Uwritten Rules Debate, NBA "Fun to Watch" Player Rankings

    Timberwolves vs Nuggets inspires Luke to argue against unwritten rules in sports while Vince celebrates being able to watch basketball without the Bucks. Later, Vince unveils a surprising list of the most fun players in the playoffs and Luke voices three things that have bothered him about round one.

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    Ep. 128 NBA Playoffs, We Did a Show in a Literal Tornado Warning

    Vince fights back against the narrative that the NBA playoffs "better be good" after a tough regular season while Luke laments how tanking has killed the age of the accidentally awful team. After recapping Luke's experience watching his first-ever hockey game, the two celebrate World Quantum Day by unveiling the three funniest and darkest NBA playoff timelines. Later, the biggest X-factors in the playoffs and an Air Bud-themed moral dilemma. 00:00 Intro03:08 Rate My Take15:15 Badger Sports Update28:18 "Twilight 2-3 Zone" hypothetical playoff scenarios40:40 Biggest playoff X-factors48:54 Moral Dilemma

  6. 110

    Ep. 127 The Trial of the Century

    On March 25, Spencer Saltz and Vince Hesprich both signed up for the same Wisconsin vs Michigan softball broadcast. Judge Aidan Michaels presides as a jury of Ben Lindsley, Mawuenam Dossa and Taran Leshin determines who has the rightful claim to the game.00:14 Intro04:44 Opening statements08:00 Round one of arguing22:15 Round two of arguing39:40 Round three of arguing40:30 Special guest cameo50:13 Closing statements55:20 Verdict

  7. 109

    Ep. 126: Luke's Eagles Hypocrisy, Bucks Apathy, Grading Badgers Women's Hoops

    Luke performs the ultimate flip-flop after the Eagles go scorched earth on Jalen Hurts and Vince dissects Bucks fans' indifferent attitudes toward Giannis. Next, the pair hand out awards to the Wisconsin Women's Basketball team and unveil the final results of WSUM Sports' Kids TV Bracket Challenge. After that, a "Zach LaVine picks up his player option"-inspired segment where Luke and Vince report on future stories they are certain will happen. Finally, Nate Cohn joins the duo for some spring break stories.

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    Ep. 122 The Great Franchise Tag Debate, Wild Moments in Sports History, NBA Role Player Hall of Fame

    Vince begs the internet to hold its fire on casual fans (2:30) while Luke calls for the NFL to remove the franchise tag (11:13). Next, to honor Vince's upcoming nerve-wracking fan experience, Luke recants the most nervous he has ever been watching sports (24:04). After Vince tells a jaw-dropping 1920s horse racing story (33:13), the two round out the show by making hypothetical starting fives of their favorite NBA role players (41:41).

  9. 107

    Ep. 121 The Packer Fan's Guide to the Offseason + QB Carousel & NFL Draft

    With the chaos of NFL free agency about to begin, resident Packers expert Josh Rueger joins Vince to talk all things NFL offseason. The duo starts by dissecting Green Bay's biggest needs going into the NFL free agency (1:30) before making some predictions regarding what expiring contracts the Packers will resign (7:38). After that, Vince presents some Packers cap space scenarios (12:00) and Josh unveils a trio of budget free agent options. (14:50). Later on, the two make predictions on the annual NFL quarterback carousel (20:51), analyze some potential trade candidates (36:00) and look at three especially intriguing NFL Draft prospects (42:42).

  10. 106

    Ep. 120 The All-Star Game is Back, Brainstorming New Olympic Sports

    Luke leads off the show by asking the NBA to integrate hockey-style fighting (1:20), while Vince has a backwards strategy for the NBA to capitalize on its recent All-Star Game success (5:56). After talking Badgers (12:11), the duo talk four things they still can't believe happened over the past two weeks (17:20). After the break, a list of the best hypothetical 1v1 NBA machups (27:42). Later, Luke refelcts on a spiritual music experience while Vince drops the ultimate "moral dillema" betrayal (36:22). Finally, a brainstorming session of new sports for the Winter Olympics (42:42).

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    Ep. 119 The Secret to QB Success, Who Will Be the Next Darnold?

    Vince argues that one attribute is the main determinant of QB success, while Luke pitches a solution to the NFL's taunting problem. Later, the two decide what "bust" QBs could find success with a different team and become the next Sam Darnold. The show wraps up with some unique NFL awards.

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    Ep. 118 Contextualizing Indiana's Dominance, Wisconsin Basketball Celebration, NFL Playoff Reactions

    Vince argues that Curt Cignetti's incredible year is bad for the sport while Luke pours water on Caleb Williams' postseason heroics. After a discussion on the NFL's coaching carousel, the two reveal their biggest takeaways of the playoffs.

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    Ep. 117 Pack Is No Longer Back, Best "Old Guy" Sports Moments

    Vince thanks the Wisconsin team that saved him from his post-Packers sadness, and Luke rants on modern internet culture. Later, Philip Rivers inspires Vince to make a pyramid of retired NFL QBs who could still play while Luke makes a list of the best performances from old athletes.

  14. 102

    Ep. 116 Pack Is Back, NBA Most Surprising Moments

    After showing up two minutes late with a graduating Evan Epstein, Vince celebrates the Packers' victory over Luke's Bears. Also, Luke ranks the five most surprising parts of the NBA season and a DEFCON-related analysis of how likely NFL teams are to blow up down the stretch.

  15. 101

    Ep. 115 Defending Wisconsin Football, Badger Volleyball Season Review

    Vince sincerely congratulates Wisconsin Football for their in-season progress, and Luke announces he is cheering for a bizarre new football team. Later, Daniel Stein joins the program to preview Wisconsin Volleyball's tournament run and hand out season awards.

  16. 100

    Ep. 114 The Thanksgiving Special

    Vince and Luke recap an exciting week of Wisconsin sports and talk about what in sports they are most thankful for. Also, a draft-style ranking of the top 8 LEAST thankful fanbases.

  17. 99

    Ep. 113 Jordan Love Parade, Deep Dive Into Wisconsin... Hockey?

    Luke calls out AJ Brown haters and drops a one-liner so good it deserves its own show thumbnail. Later on, Vince hands out Packer grades and talks Wisconsin hockey with Nathan Jahn.

  18. 98

    Ep. 112 Wisconsin Football is (Slightly) Back!

    With Vince working women's hoops, Luke and Anniruddh Nambudiri celebrate Wisconsin football's upset victory. Later, a game of "wrestling match critic review or coach quote" and some NFL Awards

  19. 97

    Ep. 111 Halloween Celebration Rules, World Series Reactions, NBA Overreations

    Luke puts a barrier on when Halloween can be celebrated and Vince begrudgingly gives the Dodgers their flowers. Also, a "real or fake" quiz for 2025 MLB events and a debunking of the NBA's biggest overreactions.

  20. 96

    Ep. 109 Wisconsin Football Reflections, NBA season preview

    Luke falls victim to 76ers preseason hype while Vince urges fans to ease up on the Wisconsin football team. Later, Vince puts together a quiz to test whether Luke can decipher whether a name is a Wisconsin politician or an ALCS game 7 participant. Finally, the two unveil their weekly NFL Top 5 lists, make some NBA predictions and debate which sports figures are impossible to dislike.

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    Ep. 108 Brewers Victory, Blind QB Ranking, Philly Sports Roast

    Vince and Luke are joined by Spencer Teman and Luke's brother Linus for a chat about the MLB Playoffs and the NFL MVP race. Later, Vince cherry picks some NFL QB stats to build some narratives, and the Serumas compete to make the best Philadelphia sports roasts.

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    Ep. 107 Game 5 Brewers Emergency Show, Sports Jubilation/Agony Moral Dilemmas

    Pete Sellwood and Jackson Poppert join Vince for a preview of the biggest Brewer game of their lives. The trio analyzes what pitchers are available, offers some lineup suggestions and grapples with the consequences attached to a game filled with cinematic destiny. Also, Vince and Nathan Jahn unveil a few strategies for handling the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when watching sports as fans.

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    Ep. 106 Luke's Eagles Panic, Vince's Sports Birthday List

    Vince gets nostalgic for the old Wisconsin football, and Luke calls for drastic action to fix the Eagles' offense. Later, Vince gets some senior advice on how to strategically mention that it is his birthday, and a debate over what birthday presents the sports powers can provide.

  24. 92

    Ep. 105 Oops, All Brewers!

    Pete Sellwood joins Vince to recap a marvelous season of Brewers baseball. Pete pokes holes in Vince's "top 10 most important Brewers" ranking before the two hand out some unserious awards. Finally, some playoff predictions and what a Brewer fan's expectations should be going into postseason play.

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    Ep. 104 NFC Chaos, MLB Playoff Picks, Funniest Quotes in Sports History

    Luke unveils which surprise NFC team has reached contender status and guest host Mekhi Ackerman argues that the Brewers' toughest playoff test is coming sooner than expected. Later, Vince and Luke make their MLB playoff predictions and compete to see who can find the funniest quotes in sports history.

  26. 90

    Ep. 103 Where Does Wisconsin Football Go From Here?

    Luke airs grievances after a disastrous Badgers performance while Vince scolds the fans who chanted "Fire Fickell." Browns fan Johnny Raider also swings by to make fun of the Packers. Finally, the best of NFL week three and an update on a baseball bet six months in the making.

  27. 89

    Ep. 102 Micah for MVP? Who is the team to beat in the NFC?

    Luke's brother Linus calls into the show to launch the Micah Parsons MVP campaign while Vince and Luke break down the best of NFL week two with a pair of top 5 lists. Also, Luke defends his Eagles from Vince's Packers propaganda.(1:37) Rate my Take (22:04) Laundry List/L of the Week (30:33) Top 5 happiest people & top 5 "maybe"s of week 2(43:15) Packers vs Eagles "best team in the NFC" debate

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    Ep. 101 Week 1 Reactions, Funniest/Cruelest Hypothetical NFL Scenarios

    Vince celebrates the "Maddenification" of the NFL while Luke talks about the best and worst performances in NFL week 1. The two then discuss what hypothetical NFL scenarios would create the most hilarity and agony.

  29. 87

    Ep. 100 Bringing Back Old Hosts and Old Memories

    Luke, Evan, Vince and long-time host Alex Schuster dig into the vault and rerate some old takes from previous shows. The crew also debate how young LeBron would have to be before they could beat him in basketball and look back on the show's best moments.

  30. 86

    Ep. 99 NFL Picks, Parsons Trade Reaction

    Vince, Luke and Evan talk all things football with impromptu host Joey Bonadonna and lock in their official NFL predictions. Later, Vince chats with JJ and Josh about what the Micah Parsons deal means for the Packers' defense and championship hopes.

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    Ep. 98 The Mother of all Shows

    Vince talks with the show's undisputed biggest fan about how to help someone get into sports and whether you can bring a book into a baseball game. Also, a game of "Would You Rather" about the ballpark experience. 

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    Ep. 97 September Can't Come Soon Enough

    As the world of sports reaches its dullest phase, Vince defends The Miz being named an all-star and Luke argues that Lebron should retire rather than join a new team. Later, some NFL hot takes and an NBA player nickname game.

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    Ep. 96 Deciphering the Bucks with Shannon Maynes

    Vince talks with Her Take alumni Shannon Maynes about the impact of Dame's departure from the Bucks and why the former Bucks star is in a great spot heading into a rehab year. The two also outline the short-term and long-term consequences of the Myles Turner signing and assess the new team's championship hopes by comparing them to the 2021 squad.

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    Ep. 95 The Best (and Worst) of a Historically Wild NBA Season

    Vince defends the NBA media's insistence on discussing Giannis trades while Luke makes his case for his 76ers to reunite with Philly's old nemesis. The two then break down what they learned during the NBA season and hand out some fake awards to the NBA's most deserving and undeserving players.1:13 Rate my Take18:58 Laundry List43:13 What We Learned1:01:17 NBA Season Awards1:47:08 Moral Dilemma

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    Ep. 94 Wild Moments in Sports History... Non-Sports Edition

    Vince tells the tale of the most embarrassing military defeat in Australian (and possibly world) history while Aniruddh Nambudiri recaps the athletic, political and diplomatic career of Antonio Inoki.

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    Ep. 93 The Worst and Most Poorly Aged Finals "Analysis" Ever Given + Wild Moments in Sports History

    Luke's old co-host, Tomer Ronen, joins Vince to make some Pacers-based NBA Finals predictions that have already aged incredibly terribly in light of recent events. The two also solve a pair of moral dilemmas and tell some old stories in another edition of Wild Moments in Sports History.

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    Ep. 92 Talking Hoops Past and Present

    Luke kicks off summer shows by reminiscing on the days of bad NBA draft picks while Vince pours water on the league's unprecedented parity. The two then tell some pickup basketball tales and debate the ethics of clothes at rummage sales. Later, the top 10 NBA games and buzzer beaters over the past decade.

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    Ep. 91 Wrapping Up a Fantastic Year!

    Luke and Vince give their final takes of the school year before the show takes its summer hiatus. Also, Vince gives Luke a performance review, and the two hand out awards for their best and worst moments of the year.

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    Ep. 90 Packers Draft Reaction, 2025 Predictions

    Vince chats with resident football expert Josh about the most surprising picks in the NFL draft and how the Packers will fare in 2025.

  40. 76

    Ep. 89 After Further Review Family Reunion

    With the Bucks' season (and franchise) now over, Luke and old host Evan Epstein mock an unstable Vince. The three share results from last week's NFL Draft BINGO card before engaging in a "bad take roundtable" where they are each forced to defend takes that the other hosts wrote for them.

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    Ep. 88 Is Nico Harrison... Getting Too Much Hate?

    Luke buys into the Pistons' hype while Vince begs the internet to spare an already-decimated Nico Harrison. After Luke calls The Beatles and JFK "overrated," the two use the scale of steak doneness to decide how "cooked" certain NBA teams are if they lose in the first round. Later, an unveiling of After Further Review's second annual "NFL Draft Cliche Bingo Card" and a discussion of the funniest athlete commercials of all time.

  42. 74

    Ep. 87 Hoops Has Never Been More Back

    Vince and Luke spend an hour getting schooled by Luke's best friend Caleb as the three debate the Western Conference, the Bucks, and the surprisingly underrated NBA rookie class. Also, Vince tests Luke and Caleb's (lack of) knowledge of Wisconsin sports greats in a new game show: Wisconsin Sports Legend or Oldies Singer. The chaos continues as Luke and Vince make roasts about each other and Caleb's Celtics. Finally, the most 90s-sounding names currently in the NBA.

  43. 73

    Ep. 86 After Further Review Couples Therapy

    Luke demands more accountability from Vince, who has only been in-studio during one of the last six live shows. Next, in light of recent events involving A Minecraft Movie, the two create a guide to respectfully "silly watching" a film in the theatre. Also, a short history of funny sports trademark disputes, an investigation into Luke's troubling social media usage, and another edition of Wild Moments in Sports History.0:00: Intro, internal conflict resolution5:30: Rate My Take15:00: Guide to "silly watching" movies35:13: Trade(mark) war recap44:00: Ethics of filling out March Madness brackets51:40: Luke's perplexing social media habits1:13:55: Wild Moments in Sports History

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    Ep. 85 The Current State of NBA Conflict Resolution

    Luke and Jackson debate pro vs college basketball and brainstorm a radical solution to the NBA's "fake bully" epidemic. Later, Taylor Jenkins inspires a look into the most surprising coach firings in recent memory and Vince joins the show just in time for Luke's game show: Rapper's Government Name or NBA Player.

  45. 71

    Ep. 84 Sports Will Never Be the Same

    With new information still flowing in, Vince and guest host Nathan Jahn unpack a flurry of unprecedented news destined to change the sports world as we know it.

  46. 70

    Ep. 83 Two Hours of (Mostly) Baseball

    Vince and Aniruddh Nambudiri recap a crazy stretch of Wisconsin sports and talk about the Bucks' abysmal luck. Ani also grades Vince's unrealistic Brewers predictions (many of which have already aged terribly) and the duo exchange hot takes for the first month of the MLB season.0:00:00: Intro0:01:50: Rate my Take0:09:30: Badger Sports Update0:32:12: Laundry List0:57:53: Brewers Preseason Overreactions, Players to Watch1:19:48 Hot Take Arbritration

  47. 69

    Ep. 82 What a Moment. What a Game. What a Season.

    Vince and Aidan Michaels celebrate a historically great ending to a historically great season of Wisconsin Women's Hockey following the Badgers' 4-3 win over Ohio State in the Frozen Four title game. The duo also analyzes the year as a whole by discussing the season's best games and players. Finally, a reflection on the potential program-altering changes that may come in the offseason with the Olympics looming.0:00:00 Intro0:02:11 Championship game reaction0:07:03 "Best games of the season" draft0:26:19: Top ten players on the team ranking0:47:32: Season accolades1:04:32: Previewing next season

  48. 68

    Ep. 81 Seruma Fam Takeover

    With Vince on a plane to Denver and relegated to texting into the show, Luke and his brother Linus take the reigns and pilot the show through discussions about QB wins, the mysteriousness of parents, and vacating titles. Vince also ambushes the two Serumas with a few surprise questions designed to put their familial relationship to the test.

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    Ep. 80 The End of an Era for Wisconsin Women's Basketball

    Vince and Luke, alongside guest hosts Sean and Josh, mourn the end of a once-promising era of Wisconsin Women's Baketball. The quartet also debates the need to cite jokes, hands out NFL free agency awards and looks back on some hilarious tweets from athletes.

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    Ep. 79 Luke Survives a Vince Disasterclass

    Luke Seruma, alongside guest hosts Caroline and Ben, masterfully salvage the show after Vince calls in from Indiana during Wisconsin's Big Ten Women's Basketball game. Facing a flurry of background noise, Luke argues for better fashion in NBA circles while Vince rants about another Indiana-based sporting event. Later, a discussion into how much hope the Bucks have and a list of the most cooked NBA franchises.

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WSUM Sports members Vincent Hesprich and Luke Seruma find creative ways to talk about the biggest events in sports while also shining a spotlight on the intriguing and often unusual stories that quietly fill the sports world. Between unique segmented games, off-topic ramblings and weekly updates of the most niche Badger sports, the core duo and their revolving guest hosts look to entertain listeners regardless of their level of sports knowledge. Shows air live Tuesdays at 5:00 PM CT on WSUM!

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