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Open Jim
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Join columnist Jim Polzin for the exclusive Open Jim podcast. Jim’s unique insights into Badger sports come into play as he responds to reader questions, thoughts, and theories. From mid-court at the Kohl Center to the 50-yard line at Camp Randall and everything in between, Open Jim takes you behind the scenes of Badger sports.
Episodes
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Episode 56 Open Jim Snippet: Rating Wisconsin's volleyball season & looking ahead to the bowl game
Jim Pozin returns to the podcast, first discussing the Badgers' run in the NCAA volleyball tournament and rating the entire season before answering mailbag questions, predicting the Reliaquest Bowl outcome (5:53), if playing USC and Oregon will help the Badgers with recruiting (6:55), and what a...
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Episode 55 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Sitting down with hockey's Kirsten Simms & a football mailbag
Jim's Gem is an interview with Badgers sophomore hockey player, Kirsten Simms. Then Jim Polzin has suggestions for what to watch out for on BadgerExtra (7:40) before answering questions from the mailbag. Both are football related, one on the impact the team's record will have on recruiting (8:26)...
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Episode 54 Open Jim Snippet: Getting to know Badger volleyball player MJ Hammill & football and men's hoops mailbag questions
Jim Polzin goes one-on-one with Badgers setter MJ Hammill to find out the significance of wearing number 6 and her future plans, before previewing what to watch for on BadgerExtra (10:45) and answering mailbag questions starting with a question about if the football team would be better with…
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Episode 53 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: One on one with men's hockey coach Mike Hastings & a football mailbag
Jim Polzin returns with a new episode of Open Jim. Men's hockey coach Mike Hastings joins the podcast for Jim's Gem, discussing the team's current ranking and more (00:55). Then Jim previews the what to watch for on BadgerExtra (12:08) before answering fan questions about what the Badgers…
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Episode 52 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Previewing the UW men's hoops team plus a football mailbag
Jim Polzin starts off the latest episode with a detailed breakdown of the Wisconsin men's basketball team in Jim's Gem including a discussion about the season's schedule, before letting listeners know what to watch for on BadgerExtra this week. Then, Polzin answers two mailbag questions about the...
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Episode 51 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Wisconsin hockey updates
Jim Polzin's Open Jim spotlight is on the Badgers men's and women's hockey programs with BadgerExtra writer Todd Milewski (00:37) and previews what to watch for on BadgerExtra (12:06) before diving into the mailbag. @Jeff_Ostach asks about the Badgers being able to upset Ohio State Saturday...
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Episode 50 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Getting to know Will Pauling
Jim Polzin starts off with Jim's Gem and an interview with Wisconsin WR Will Pauling before previewing what to watch for on BadgerExtra and diving in to the mailbag with questions about whether the Badgers football players are on-board with the new coaching staff (8:30,which positions still need...
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Episode 49 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Expectations for the Wisconsin Badger football team
Jim Polzin leads off the latest episode of the podcast catching up with BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew about what he expects to see from the Wisconsin Badgers on the football field the next few weeks. Then, Jim previews what to watch for on BadgerExtra (13:48) before...
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Episode 48 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Meet Wisconsin volleyball's Izzy Ashburn
Jim Polzin opens the podcast chatting with UW setter Izzy Ashburn about everything from her leadership skills, to why she chose Wisconsin and how may of her serves she thinks Jim could get a piece of. Then, Jim previews what's coming up on BadgerExtra before answering mailbag questions about Cade...
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Episode 47 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Jake Chaney, UW inside linebacker and Billy Idol fan
In the latest Open Jim, Jim Polzin catches up with Badgers inside linebacker Jake Chaney to ask everything from being recruited in high school, to his Billy Idol fandom and, of course, the 2023 football season. Then, Jim previews what to watch for on BadgerExtra, before answering fan questions...
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Episode 46 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Getting to know Jason Maitre, UW cornerback
In Jim's Gem, Jim Polzin interviews cornerback Jason Maitre to discuss his reactions to Saturday's loss, what the biggest problem the Badgers had during the game, what he thinks is the most difficult position in football, his volunteering with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program and more. Then...
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Episode 45 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Catching up with UW O-lineman Tanor Bortolini
Jim Polzin leads the podcast with an interview with UW offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini before answering mailbag questions from fans about the Badgers as they get ready for Washington State. For the full episode, subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Episode 44 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: A chat with UW DB Rodas Johnson plus fan questions
Jim Polzin starts the show interviewing UW defensive back Rodas Johnson, before answering fan questions about football playing time and men's basketball. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 43 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Season predictions, NIL money and more
Jim Polzin opens the podcast with season predictions for the UW football team in Jim's Gem before answering fan questions about NIL earners, offensive changes and the men's basketball starters. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Episode 42 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: 3 takeaways from football's summer practices
Jim Polzin returns to the podcast and kicks off with Jim's Gem-- Jim's three takeaways from football camp and answers fan questions about the football and women's basketball programs. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Episode 41 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Which teams would be the best fit for Big Ten expansion?
Jim Polzin dives in to the conference realignment discussion and shares which programs he thinks would fit in best in the Big Ten. Then, Jim answer questions about which men's hoopers have the best shot of earning more playing time and whether he thinks Braelon Allen will enter the NFL draft…
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Episode 40 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Jim's confidence meter at each position
Jim Polzin kicks off the podcast giving his confidence meter at each position on the football team in Jim's Gem as the Badgers get ready for camp. Then he answers questions about the Badger making the college football playoffs and men's hoops recruiting. For the full episode subscribe at...
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Episode 39 Open Jim Snippet: Polzin's top UW football players at each jersey number
Jim Polzin is back with a new episode of the Open Jim Podcast! Jim's Gem is all about the toughest six choices he had to make when choosing the top UW football players at each jersey number before diving into the mailbag to answer questions about the football team and men's hoops squad. For the...
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Episode 38 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: NIL's impact on the men's basketball program
Jim Polzin opens up with comments on how NIL impacts the Wisconsin men's basketball program before answering questions about wither he think Knueppel ends up at UW and concerns about Mike Tressel's 3-3-5 stopping Michigan and Ohio State. For the full episode, subscribe at...
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Episode 37 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Deep dive into the Wisconsin football schedules
Jim Polzin does a deep dive into the future Wisconsin and Big Ten football schedules as the conference expands before answering fan questions about the importance of star ratings in football and basketball recruiting. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See...
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Episode 36 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Men's hoops and football recruiting, plus women's hoops rebuilding
Jim Polzin starts off with an analysis of PG Daniel Freitag's commitment to Wisconsin before answering fan questions about in-state football talent leaving for out-of-state colleges and what's happening with the women's basketball program. For the full episode subscribe at...
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Episode 35 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Are we headed for two super conferences?
Jim Polzin opines on how the Big Ten expansion is going to impact the college sports landscape before answering fan questions about men's hockey and what the future holds for Graham Mertz and how his future performance will reflect on UW and Paul Chryst. For the full episode, subscribe at...
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Episode 34 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Big Ten expansion and the UW football schedule
Jim Polzin opens the latest episode of the Open Jim Podcast with some of the possible outcomes of the Big Ten's expansion to 16 teams on football schedules. Then, he answers fan questions about Coach Fickell's recruiting and how Phil Longo will handle the pace of games. For the full episode,...
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Episode 33 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: How CFP expansion impacts the UW football program
Jim Polzin weighs in on the Badgers' request to put in a heated field under Camp Randall's football field in Jim's Gem before answering fan questions about the men's basketball program. For the full episode, subscribe at For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See...
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Episode 31 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The running back situation; scholarship spots in men's hoops
In this week's episode, Jim Polzin talks about the unique positions the Badger's running backs might be in this season in Jim's Gem, before answering fan questions. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 30 Open Jim Podcast: Depth on the football field; the latest in UW hoops
After a quick break, Jim Polzin returns, putting the spotlight on the Badgers' receivers in Jim's Gem before diving in to the mailbag where he answers questions from fans about Wisconsin football and men's and women's hoops. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe....
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Episode 29 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Putting a bow on the men's hoops season
In this week's episode, Jim Polzin puts a bow on the men's basketball season in Jim's Gem, before answering fan questions about men's basketball and football spring practices. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 28 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: MNIT travel and 'fun' questions with men's hoops
Fresh off his trip to Oregon for the MNIT, Jim Polzin talks about the Badgers' win over the top seed Oregon Ducks in Jim's Gem. Then he answers fan questions about men's hoops. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Episode 27 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The future of the men's hockey program
Jim's Gem this week is all about the men's hockey program and the waiting game regarding replacing Tony Granato. Then, Jim answers fan questions about whether Greg Gard will adapt to the "new player procurement practices" in the NCAA and football recruits to keep an eye on. For the full episode...
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Episode 26 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Why it’s ‘crazy’ that the Badgers could make the men’s tournament
Jim’s Gem is all about whether the men’s basketball team will make the men’s NCAA tournament. Then Jim Polzin answers fan questions about Chuckie Hepburn and the transfer portal and the men’s hoops season. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See...
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Episode 25 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The 'what ifs' of the Badgers men's basketball season
The Open Jim Podcast is back! Jim Polzin kicks it off with his take on where- or if- the men's basketball team has a shot at making the NCAA tournament. He then answers three fan questions all about, you guessed it, the Greg Gard's squad. For the full episode subscribe at...
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Episode 24 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The state of the UW men's hoops season
Jim Polzin reacts to the news that Chase Wolf left the UW football program before answering fan questions about the men's basketball team's chances at making the NCAA tournament, Greg Gard using the transfer portal as well as a question about Tony Grantato. For the full episode subscribe at...
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Episode 23 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Can the men’s basketball team get back on track?
In this week’s episode, Jim Polzin weighs in on whether Greg Gard’s squad can get back on track and what it will take to do so, and answers questions about the starting lineup and what postseason play the Badgers should be shooting for. For the full episode, subscribe at...
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Episode 22 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Hot topics in Badgers sports
Jim Polzin leads off this week's episode discussing the men's basketball team's free throw shooting before answering reader questions about basketball recruiting, the strengths and weaknesses of Fickell's coaching staff and the number of quarterbacks on the football roster. For the full episode,...
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Episode 21 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Is Luke Fickell the GOAT?
Jim Polzin gives his take on the recruiting blitz that UW football conducted before answering fan questions about whether Luke Fickell is already the greatest Wisconsin coach ever as well as questions about men's basketball recruiting.Open Jim: For the full episode subscribe at...
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Episode 20 Open Jim Snippet: Hitting the ground running in 2023
Jim Polzin is back with the first episode of 2023 of the Open Jim Podcast. Jim answers questions about Coach Fickell, Jim Leonhard and whether Fickell can win a championship in his first season. Plus, Jim opens the podcast talking about Fickell's staff in Jim's Gem. For the full episode subscribe...
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Ep. 19 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The last episode of 2022
In the final episode of the year of the Open Jim Podcast Jim Polzin makes predictions for various UW teams before answering questions about the QB situation, football recruiting and the men’s basketball team. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See...
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Ep. 18 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Can the men's hoops squad keep winning?
Jim Polzin’s latest episode of the Open Jim Podcast is here. From Jim’s Gem about postgame interviews to answering questions about the men’s basketball team and football team, find out Jim’s take on the latest in Badgers athletics. For the full episode subscribe at...
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Ep. 17 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Bowl game expectations
Jim Polzin leads off with commentary on UW's upcoming bowl game in Jim's Gem before answering reader questions about the football coaching staff and the transfer portal. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bonus Episode Open Jim/The Showdown Snippet: Analyzing the Fickell and Rhule hires
It's a special episode of the Open Jim Podcast. Jim Polzin is joined this week by BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew and HuskerExtra’s Amie Just and Sam McKewon to compare and contrast Wisconsin’s hiring of Luke and Nebraska’s hiring of Matt as the new head football coaches of their respective...
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Ep. 15 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Is Luke Fickell the right choice to lead UW football?
Surprised by the decision to hire Luke Fickell as the new head coach of UW football? So was Jim Polzin. In the latest episode, Fickell's hiring takes the spotlight in Jim's Gem before Jim answers reader questions. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe See...
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Ep. 14 Open Jim Audio Podcast Snippet:Volleyball’s championship chances & what’s next for UW football
Jim Polzin turns the spotlight on volleyball and the team’s shot at a national championship in Jim’s Gem before answering more fan questions about Chris McIntosh’s handling of the football coaching position, UW football recruiting and whether Graham Mertz is going to be QB1 next season.For the…
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Ep. 13 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Why Graham Mertz is The Guy
In the latest episode of Open Jim, Jim Polzin makes a case for why Graham Mertz is the player that should be QB1 before answering questions about Mertz, Braelon Allen and the men’s basketball team’s starting lineup. For the full episode, visit https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe See...
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Ep. 12 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: UW men's basketball starters
Jim Polzin cautions UW men's basketball fans not to overreact to the starting lineup following the team's season opener, then answers questions about whether Jim Leonhard will officially become the head coach of the football team and what staff fans can expect to be retained, plus Jim answers a...
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Ep. 11 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: UW men's basketball preview
Jim Polzin checks in with another episode of Open Jim. For this week's Jim's Gem, he evaluates the UW men's basketball team heading into the season. Plus, Jim takes questions from fans about the football team's 2023 schedule, revisionist history about Graham Mertz, and frustration about the...
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Ep. 10 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: UW football progress report
Jim Polzin is back with another episode of Open Jim. You don't want to miss Jim's Gem where he grades the UW football team, and his answers to fan questions about Graham Mertz's future, the upcoming UW men's basketball season and more. For the full episode subscribe at...
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Ep. 9 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Do the Badgers pass the vibe check?
Jim Polzin is back with another episode of Open Jim. You don't want to miss Jim's Gem and his answers to fan questions about the locker room vibes, Jim Leonhard's ability to recruit and more. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Ep. 8 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Expectations for UW football
In the latest episode, Jim Polzin grades interim head football coach Jim Leonhard’s first game while breaking down what fans should expect from the Badgers the rest of the season and more. For the full episode subscribe at: https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Ep. 7 Open Jim Podcast: Paul Chryst is out
In the latest episode of Open Jim, Jim Polzin takes listeners behind the scenes of learning about the firing of Paul Chryst and answers fan questions about the personnel change and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 6 Open Jim Podcast: Realistic fan expectations for UW football
Jim Polzin weighs in on whether fans are holding the current squad to unfair expectations and what they should realistically expect from the Badgers. Plus, Jim answers questions about whether Minnesota's PJ Fleck would have been a better coach for the Badgers, if Graham Mertz should be QB1 and...
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Join columnist Jim Polzin for the exclusive Open Jim podcast. Jim’s unique insights into Badger sports come into play as he responds to reader questions, thoughts, and theories. From mid-court at the Kohl Center to the 50-yard line at Camp Randall and everything in between, Open Jim takes you behind the scenes of Badger sports.
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