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Cardinal Call: Badger Football Defense thunders under Tressel

This week, host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to former Daily Cardinal Sports Writer Grace Cannizzo about her stories “With strong defensive showing Saturday, keeping Mike Tressel proved to be the right decision” and “Wisconsin shuts out Miami (Ohio) 17-0 in season opener” in a discussion of the past, present and future of the Wisconsin Football Team defense. 

White, feather, what? Making sense of Lana Del Rey's recent single

Hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady interview Lana Del Rey expert Sophia Pietan in a discussion of how Rey's recent genre switch-up fits into her career thus far. 

The march to March: Badgers begin Big 10 tournament play

Hosts Otto Von Sothen and Matthew Schultz dissect a generational offensive performance from Nick Boyd against Iowa at the Kohl Center. Then, the pair preview the "trap" laid in upcoming matchups at Oregon and Washington.

Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Dance Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary

UW-Madison’s dance department celebrates its one-hundredth anniversary this year. A century of history comes with challenges faced along the way. Much of the department’s success is accredited to innovative contributions by founder Margaret H’Doubler and student dancers.

Battle for the biggest of the 10: Mens hockey, basketball set for post-season play

Daily Cardinal staff writer Haellie Opp joins hosts Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap to present her take on the Wisconsin mens hockey team as they begin the Big Ten Tournament. Then, the trio discuss mens basketball, who were recently ranked as the #5 seed in their end-of-season equivalent. 

Does AI belong in Art?

Hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady discuss AI's place in the art scene and the history of "prompt artists" from Damien Hirst to Anthony Warhol.

In-depth: Staff writer Hannah Sarnoff on Wisconsin womens hockey's postseason outlook

Host Bret Marbach speaks with Daily Cardinal staff writer Hannah Sarnoff on the postseason aspirations of the Wisconsin womens hockey team.

Journey to the tourney: Badgers struggle defensively in run-up to March

Host Otto Von Sothen outlines Wisconsin's recent West Coast road trip and previews senior night at the Kohl Center. 

Cardinal Call: Wisconsin 2026 midterm insights from Political Science Professor Barry Burden

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Jake Kilander about his story “Professor Barry Burden previews Wisconsin’s role in the 2026 midterms,” in a discussion of Political Science Professors lecture on the upcoming midterms.

Inconsistent Badgers: womens basketball struggles in regular season finale

Hosts Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap welcome Daily Cardinal womens basketball beat writer Luca Muehlbauer to the podcast, discussing his perspective on the team's eight-game losing streak. Then, the pair discuss Wisconsin men’s basketball’s alarming road loss to Oregon, and what it could mean for the rest of their season. 

Are sports art?

In light of Alysa Liu's Olympic success for Team USA, hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady are joined by Daily Cardinal Sports Editor Yadiel Chavez to answer a question : are sports art?

In-depth: Matthew Schultz on Wisconsin's recent loss to OSU

Host Bret Marbach speaks with Daily Cardinal staff writer Matthew Shultz on the recent up-and-downs of Wisconsin Mens Basketball.  Credits: Bret Marbach, segment producer of "The Daily Cardinal Sports Podcast In-depth Edition" Matthew Shultz, staff writer  Ted Hyngstrom, Podcast Director, Editor and Producer Scoring reference: The University of Wisconsin Marching Band has given the express written consent to allow us (The Daily Cardinal Sports Podcast) to use their productions of "You've said it all," "Varsity," "If you want to be a badger," "Hot time in Old Town tonight," and "On Wisconsin." 

The business of winning: Nick Boyd, Wisconsin take down Iowa ahead of West Coast road trip

Cardinal Call: UW-Madison to appoint new provost

This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal Campus News Editor Annika Bereny about the process of hiring a new UW-Madison Provost.

Badgers came up clutch in gold medal win, Wisconsin men’s basketball season outlook

Hosts Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap preview the five games remaining on the Wisconsin mens basketball schedule. Later, the two discuss the gold medal victory by  Team USA womens hockey and the reasons behind the late-season skid of Wisconsin womens basketball.

Not my Ringo: How bad is the Beatles biopic casting?

Hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady debate controversial casting choices the upcoming Beatles biopic  and some little known Beatles history in Wisconsin.

Daily Cardinal Sports Podcast In-depth Edition: Staff writer Aeron Hanson on Wisconsin mens basketball

Host Brendan Moore speaks with Daily Cardinal staff writer Aeron Hanson on the struggles and successes faced this season by the mens basketball team. 

Crisis at the Kohl: #24 Badgers fall to underdog Buckeyes

Hosts Otto Von Sothen and Matthew Shultz dive into the Wisconsin mens basketball team's upset loss to Ohio State late Tuesday. Then, the pair recap the recent Wisconsin mens hockey series against Ohio State. 

Cardinal Call: University of Wisconsin–Madison Students for a Democratic Society Lead Anti-ICE Protest

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Features Editor Avery Chheda about his story “Students climb Bascom Hill to demand a safer campus against ICE.” in a discussion of students, faculty and alumni protesting increased ICE presence. 

Walking the line: Badgers edge #8 Illini in OT

Otto Von Sothen and Matthew Shultz analyze the most recent performances of Wisconsin mens basketball and preview  Friday's matchup against #10 Michigan State. Then, the pair highlight the Wisconsin womens hockey players-turned-Olympians.