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Open Jim

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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Episode 36 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Men's hoops and...

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2023/06/07

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 https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 35 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Are we headed...

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2023/05/24

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 https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 34 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Big Ten...

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2023/05/17

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, subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 33 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: How CFP...

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2023/05/10

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 31 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The running back...

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2023/04/20

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...

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2023/04/12

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 29 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Putting a bow on...

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2023/03/31

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...

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2023/03/24

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 information.

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Episode 27 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The future of...

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2023/03/08

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 subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 26 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Why it’s...

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2023/03/01

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 25 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The 'what ifs'...

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2023/02/22

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 https://go.badgerextra.com/SubscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 24 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The state of the...

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2023/02/08

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 https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 23 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Can the men’s...

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2023/02/01

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 https://go.huskerextra.com/Showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 22 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Hot topics in...

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2023/01/25

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, subscribe at https://go.huskerextra.com/Showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 21 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Is Luke Fickell...

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2023/01/18

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 https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 20 Open Jim Snippet: Hitting the ground...

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2023/01/11

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 at https://go.badgerextra.com/SubscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 19 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: The last episode of...

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2022/12/21

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 18 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Can the men's hoops...

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2022/12/14

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 https://go.badgerextra.com/Subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 17 Open Jim Podcast Snippet: Bowl game expectations

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2022/12/07

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: ...

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2022/12/01

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 programs. For the full episode subscribe at https://go.badgerextra.com/SubscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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