Make the Call https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/ Make The Call is Civic Media's sports roundtable program that covers everything from pro sports with Mike Clemens to high school and college sports with our team of local broadcasters across the company. Join us each week for fun and analysis as we go through all of the games happening each week across the Civic Media Sports Network! The roundtable includes Parker Olsen, Konrad Krueger, and Gray Gunderson and is hosted by Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Saturday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:24:41 +0000 en-US © 2025 Civic Media Jimmie Kaska episodic Make The Call is Civic Media's sports roundtable program that covers everything from pro sports with Mike Clemens to high school and college sports with our team of local broadcasters across the company. Join us each week for fun and analysis as we go through all of the games happening each week across the Civic Media Sports Network! The roundtable includes Parker Olsen, Konrad Krueger, and Gray Gunderson and is hosted by Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Saturday Civic Media info@civicmedia.us false https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/make-the-call-1400.png Make the Call https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/ info@civicmedia.us Make The Call is Civic Media's sports roundtable program that covers everything from pro sports with Mike Clemens to high school and college sports with our team of local broadcasters across the company. Join us each week for fun and analysis as we go through all of the games happening each week across the Civic Media Sports Network! The roundtable includes Parker Olsen, Konrad Krueger, and Gray Gunderson and is hosted by Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Saturday No yes 3142c9bb-32f1-5254-b06b-9c264e5798a8 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Rainy Days Are Here, Even Inside https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/04/18/rainy-days-are-here-even-inside Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 podcast:232258 Today’s show is jam packed with Brewers and Badgers talk as they look to get over injuries and find their next leaders. We also touch on the Packers as they approach the NFL Draft and address their needs.

Jake Kocorowski, from Badger Observer, joins us as we sift through loads of Badger news, from the start of spring practices to the departure of athletic director Chris MacIntosh.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> Today’s show is jam packed with Brewers and Badgers talk as they look to get over injuries and find their next leaders. We also touch on the Packers as they approach the NFL Draft and address their needs.

Jake Kocorowski, from Badger Observer, joins us as we sift through loads of Badger news, from the start of spring practices to the departure of athletic director Chris MacIntosh.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no Dreaming of a Championship https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/04/11/great-day-for-hockey Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 podcast:231048 We are beginning to turn our gaze toward the NFL Draft and ask what the Packers may have in their sites. We spend plenty of time on Badger men’s hockey. As they gear up to play Denver in the national championship later today we revisit our conversation with Brian Posick.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Brian Posick]]> We are beginning to turn our gaze toward the NFL Draft and ask what the Packers may have in their sites. We spend plenty of time on Badger men’s hockey. As they gear up to play Denver in the national championship later today we revisit our conversation with Brian Posick.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Brian Posick]]> false no 43:56 No no Frozen Fours and Frozen Computers https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/04/04/badger-hockey-goes-frozen-brewers-start-hot Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 podcast:229939 Opening Day is in the review mirror and the Brewers are still looking good, we dive into the crew and what is and isn’t working for them… but are we all in after just a week of games? Rule changes are also on our minds as the NFL passes a few tweaked kickoff rules and MLB has a week under its shiny new Automatic Ball Strike System. 

Jimmie Kaska sits down with Brian Posick, the voice of Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey. They get into what the Badgers are looking like as they head to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas, they also touch on other Wisconsin teams to already win national titles in hockey this year.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Brian Posick]]> Opening Day is in the review mirror and the Brewers are still looking good, we dive into the crew and what is and isn’t working for them… but are we all in after just a week of games? Rule changes are also on our minds as the NFL passes a few tweaked kickoff rules and MLB has a week under its shiny new Automatic Ball Strike System. 

Jimmie Kaska sits down with Brian Posick, the voice of Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey. They get into what the Badgers are looking like as they head to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas, they also touch on other Wisconsin teams to already win national titles in hockey this year.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Brian Posick]]> false no 43:56 No no Mullet Math https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/03/28/mullet-math Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 podcast:228898 In our newly coined Top 8 At 8:00 we talk about the Bucks in a world post-Giannis, we grade the Packers and their free agency performance as well as dive into the Brewers now that they have one game under their belt and into the win column.

We put the bow on our reflection on the Wisconsin basketball season with Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer. After the basketball talk he also gives us a little insight into Badger volleyball and football as they get their spring activities going.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> In our newly coined Top 8 At 8:00 we talk about the Bucks in a world post-Giannis, we grade the Packers and their free agency performance as well as dive into the Brewers now that they have one game under their belt and into the win column.

We put the bow on our reflection on the Wisconsin basketball season with Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer. After the basketball talk he also gives us a little insight into Badger volleyball and football as they get their spring activities going.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:56 No no Badgers Get Bounced https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/03/21/badgers-get-bounced Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 podcast:227949 Spring has sprung and the smell of ballpark food is in the air as Opening Day quickly approaches. We check in on our brackets, a little baseball and of course we spend a lot of time on the Wisconsin Badgers.

We mourn the 2025-26 Badger basketball team with Jake Kocorowski, from Badger Observer, as we wrap up the game against High Point and take a little look ahead. 

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> Spring has sprung and the smell of ballpark food is in the air as Opening Day quickly approaches. We check in on our brackets, a little baseball and of course we spend a lot of time on the Wisconsin Badgers.

We mourn the 2025-26 Badger basketball team with Jake Kocorowski, from Badger Observer, as we wrap up the game against High Point and take a little look ahead. 

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:56 No no Snowmageddon https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/03/14/snowmageddon Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 podcast:226836 As we hunker down for the snow storm we reflect on some of the best sports to play in the snow as well as some of the worst playing surfaces we have ever experienced. Jumping into the real sports news, we talk about moves that the Packers and their NFC North counterparts have made as the season officially begins. We also take yet another stab at Giannis, as well as give our thoughts on the current status of Brewers.

Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer sits down with Jimmie Kaska to discuss the Badgers and their performance in the Big 10 Tournament, as well as what the tea leaves show for them heading into March Madness.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> As we hunker down for the snow storm we reflect on some of the best sports to play in the snow as well as some of the worst playing surfaces we have ever experienced. Jumping into the real sports news, we talk about moves that the Packers and their NFC North counterparts have made as the season officially begins. We also take yet another stab at Giannis, as well as give our thoughts on the current status of Brewers.

Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer sits down with Jimmie Kaska to discuss the Badgers and their performance in the Big 10 Tournament, as well as what the tea leaves show for them heading into March Madness.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no Remembering Bob Harlan https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/03/07/remembering-bob-harlan Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:225826 We cover a lot of bases today as we traverse around the Wisconsin sports world. Brewers spring training, NFL offseason, Badger women’s hockey and more make up our top stories of the day. We also take time to reflect on Bob Harlan’s legacy as Packers president and CEO. We spend a lot of time on the Milwaukee Bucks as their season spirals and rumors float about their future.

Jake Kocorowski, from the Badger Observer, joins the show to give us some in-depth looks at Badger basketball as they prepare for Purdue later today and the Big Ten Tournament in the coming days. One of the worries being the status of a newly injured Nolan Winter.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> We cover a lot of bases today as we traverse around the Wisconsin sports world. Brewers spring training, NFL offseason, Badger women’s hockey and more make up our top stories of the day. We also take time to reflect on Bob Harlan’s legacy as Packers president and CEO. We spend a lot of time on the Milwaukee Bucks as their season spirals and rumors float about their future.

Jake Kocorowski, from the Badger Observer, joins the show to give us some in-depth looks at Badger basketball as they prepare for Purdue later today and the Big Ten Tournament in the coming days. One of the worries being the status of a newly injured Nolan Winter.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no What To Watch https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/02/28/what-to-watch Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:224850 This week’s top stories revolve largely around things to come. We’ve got plenty of baseball talk with spring training in full swing, plus World Baseball Classic games are coming soon and of course the robo umpires are here. Also, what is the deal with the Packers report card?

We’re joined by Jake Kocorowski from Badger Observer to talk about Badger basketball after another bad loss, and we take a peak into what Badger football players are doing at the NFL Combine.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> This week’s top stories revolve largely around things to come. We’ve got plenty of baseball talk with spring training in full swing, plus World Baseball Classic games are coming soon and of course the robo umpires are here. Also, what is the deal with the Packers report card?

We’re joined by Jake Kocorowski from Badger Observer to talk about Badger basketball after another bad loss, and we take a peak into what Badger football players are doing at the NFL Combine.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no Spring is in The Air https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/02/21/spring-is-in-the-air Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:223725 Of course the big story of this time of year is Brewers spring training, we dive into the Brewers and how their moves set them up for this season. Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer joins us later to give insight on Badger basketball as we get closer to March. Also slowly nearing the playoffs is the NBA, so we ask how much interest we have left in the Bucks. 

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> Of course the big story of this time of year is Brewers spring training, we dive into the Brewers and how their moves set them up for this season. Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer joins us later to give insight on Badger basketball as we get closer to March. Also slowly nearing the playoffs is the NBA, so we ask how much interest we have left in the Bucks. 

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no February Football Talk Never Hurts https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/02/14/february-football-talk-never-hurts Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:222710 The guys talk about the wide range of sports happening around the world, talking about the Olympics and the smell of spring training baseball in the air. We ask ourselves about the Packers, what do they need to do this off season? Also, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer recaps the Badger basketball game versus Michigan State.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> The guys talk about the wide range of sports happening around the world, talking about the Olympics and the smell of spring training baseball in the air. We ask ourselves about the Packers, what do they need to do this off season? Also, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer recaps the Badger basketball game versus Michigan State.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no Giannis Remains! https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/02/07/giannis-remains Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:189052 The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Greek Freak is still with the Bucks. The roundtable talks about Giannis as well as the other massive sporting events in the world, like the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Later, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer discusses Badger basketball as they gear up for a difficult stretch of Big Ten conference play.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Greek Freak is still with the Bucks. The roundtable talks about Giannis as well as the other massive sporting events in the world, like the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Later, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer discusses Badger basketball as they gear up for a difficult stretch of Big Ten conference play.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no Bucks Need Change? https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/01/31/bucks-need-for-change Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:187673 Today’s show includes a little all star fun as the guys take a look at what events they could do, and of course serve up some takes on Pro Bowl selections. The big topic of the day though is the continually swirling talk around Giannis Antetokounmpo. This time around the guys loop it back to Doc Rivers and whether he should face a departure from Milwaukee before their star player. Then, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer joins to go in-depth on Badger basketball as they prepare for a game with Ohio State.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> Today’s show includes a little all star fun as the guys take a look at what events they could do, and of course serve up some takes on Pro Bowl selections. The big topic of the day though is the continually swirling talk around Giannis Antetokounmpo. This time around the guys loop it back to Doc Rivers and whether he should face a departure from Milwaukee before their star player. Then, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer joins to go in-depth on Badger basketball as they prepare for a game with Ohio State.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:57 No no Talking Trades https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/01/24/talking-trades Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 podcast:186343 The panel is freezing but the topics in today’s edition keeps things hot. The guys discuss the trade of Freddy Peralta and how the Brewers trade is another piece of the puzzle as talks of an MLB salary cap ramps up. The trade talk continues as they ponder a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

Later, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer joins the panel to talk about Wisconsin basketball while they get on a hot streak. He also brings lots of roster talk for Wisconsin basketball and football.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> The panel is freezing but the topics in today’s edition keeps things hot. The guys discuss the trade of Freddy Peralta and how the Brewers trade is another piece of the puzzle as talks of an MLB salary cap ramps up. The trade talk continues as they ponder a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

Later, Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer joins the panel to talk about Wisconsin basketball while they get on a hot streak. He also brings lots of roster talk for Wisconsin basketball and football.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:58 No no Changes to Come? https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/01/17/changes-to-come Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:184671 Do the Packers need major changes? Should the little guys in the world of baseball get a little help? How are the Badgers fairing in the transfer portal? These are just some of the questions that we tackle this weekend.

Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer brings some hoops updates after Greg Gard’s team has fired off a few Big Ten wins in a row, including a major upset.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> Do the Packers need major changes? Should the little guys in the world of baseball get a little help? How are the Badgers fairing in the transfer portal? These are just some of the questions that we tackle this weekend.

Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer brings some hoops updates after Greg Gard’s team has fired off a few Big Ten wins in a row, including a major upset.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 43:59 No no Playoffs and Champions https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/01/10/playoffs-and-champions Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:183541 The NFL Playoffs are here and the roundtable is ready for Packers vs Bears round three, which the guys can’t believe will only be on Amazon Prime. Also, a little news in the world of Giannis as he reiterates he is committed to the Bucks.

UW-River Falls head coach Matt Walker sits down with Jimmie Kaska to discuss his national championship season after he and the greatest team in UWRF football history brought home the division three title last week. The show closes on the recruiting path with Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Matt Walker]]> The NFL Playoffs are here and the roundtable is ready for Packers vs Bears round three, which the guys can’t believe will only be on Amazon Prime. Also, a little news in the world of Giannis as he reiterates he is committed to the Bucks.

UW-River Falls head coach Matt Walker sits down with Jimmie Kaska to discuss his national championship season after he and the greatest team in UWRF football history brought home the division three title last week. The show closes on the recruiting path with Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Matt Walker]]> false no 43:58 No no Can We Skip Week 18? https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2026/01/03/can-we-skip-week-18 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:182801 The roundtable talks plenty of Packers as they gear up for the playoffs with what little tools they have left. The guys also have a few Bucks predictions, as well as resolutions for the new year.

Jake Kocorowski, from the Badger Observer, brings an update of Wisconsin sports and a look into men’s basketball as the Big Ten season starts. Later Pat Coleman, from D3football.com, previews the Stagg Bowl as UW-River Falls competes for the national title Sunday night. 

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Pat Coleman]]> The roundtable talks plenty of Packers as they gear up for the playoffs with what little tools they have left. The guys also have a few Bucks predictions, as well as resolutions for the new year.

Jake Kocorowski, from the Badger Observer, brings an update of Wisconsin sports and a look into men’s basketball as the Big Ten season starts. Later Pat Coleman, from D3football.com, previews the Stagg Bowl as UW-River Falls competes for the national title Sunday night. 

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Pat Coleman]]> false no 43:58 No no Make The Call: A Christmas Show https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/12/27/make-the-call-a-christmas-show Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:182140 It's a special post-Christmas edition of Make The Call. Gray Gunderson previews Saturday's Packers-Ravens match-up as Green Bay has already clinched a playoff spot and won't have Jordan Love available. Jake Kocorowski of Badger Observer previews Big Ten play for the Wisconsin Badgers, which begins in one week. And, Mark Miller previews the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Shootout, which runs December 27 through 30 at Concordia University.

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Guests: Mark Miller, Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Jake Kocorowski]]> It's a special post-Christmas edition of Make The Call. Gray Gunderson previews Saturday's Packers-Ravens match-up as Green Bay has already clinched a playoff spot and won't have Jordan Love available. Jake Kocorowski of Badger Observer previews Big Ten play for the Wisconsin Badgers, which begins in one week. And, Mark Miller previews the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Shootout, which runs December 27 through 30 at Concordia University.

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Guests: Mark Miller, Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 44:00 No no No Parsons, No Problem… Hopefully https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/12/20/no-parsons-no-problem-hopefully Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:180960 Dom Lee joins the roundtable to give us some Bears insight as the Packers and Bears gear up for a game that looks a lot different than it did just two weeks ago. Also in the show, Jimmie Kaska is joined by Mark Miller to preview the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Classic in Mequon. Jake Kocorowski shares his thoughts on Badger volleyball after losing in the Final Four, and reacts to men's basketball vs Villanova.

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Guests: Mark Miller, Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Dom Lee, Jake Kocorowski]]> Dom Lee joins the roundtable to give us some Bears insight as the Packers and Bears gear up for a game that looks a lot different than it did just two weeks ago. Also in the show, Jimmie Kaska is joined by Mark Miller to preview the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Classic in Mequon. Jake Kocorowski shares his thoughts on Badger volleyball after losing in the Final Four, and reacts to men's basketball vs Villanova.

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Guests: Mark Miller, Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Dom Lee, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 44:00 No no Packing Snow https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/12/13/packing-snow Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:179488 This week’s top seven at 7:00 has us feeling cold and old. The roundtable discusses the Packers as they march into Denver with a statement win in their eyes. Meanwhile Badger hoops got embarrassed in Nebraska.

In an interview with Jake Kocorowski from Badger Observer, we hear about Wisconsin hoops and an update on volleyball in the NCAA Tournament.  Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> This week’s top seven at 7:00 has us feeling cold and old. The roundtable discusses the Packers as they march into Denver with a statement win in their eyes. Meanwhile Badger hoops got embarrassed in Nebraska.

In an interview with Jake Kocorowski from Badger Observer, we hear about Wisconsin hoops and an update on volleyball in the NCAA Tournament.  Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 44:00 No no Rumors Swirling. They Aren’t Promising https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/12/06/rumors-swirling-they-arent-promising Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:178297 Start your weekend with the guys as they dive into the top stories in Wisconsin sports, ranging from Giannis rumours to… powder blue uniforms? Later, the roundtable dives into the massive Bears versus Packers matchup and discusses expectations for both the Packers and the Bucks.

Jimmie Kaska sits down with Jake Kocorowski to talk about the latest in Badger sports, including the volleyball team in the NCAA tournament and the closing of the football season.  Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> Start your weekend with the guys as they dive into the top stories in Wisconsin sports, ranging from Giannis rumours to… powder blue uniforms? Later, the roundtable dives into the massive Bears versus Packers matchup and discusses expectations for both the Packers and the Bucks.

Jimmie Kaska sits down with Jake Kocorowski to talk about the latest in Badger sports, including the volleyball team in the NCAA tournament and the closing of the football season.  Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 44:00 No no Four Course Meal On Thanksgiving https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/11/29/2025-11-29-make-the-call Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:177060 It's a special Thanksgiving week edition of Make The Call. Jimmie Kaska hosts and covers the Wisconsin-Minnesota match-up in the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe with Jake Kocorowski of Badger Observer. Plus, a recap of the Packers' pair of wins this week, a preview of today's D3 football playoff games for 4 WIAC schools with Pat Coleman of D3Football.com and UW-River Falls coach Matt Walker, and a chat with Building The Milwaukee Bucks author Jordan Treske.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Jordan Treske, Jake Kocorowski, Matt Walker, Pat Coleman]]> It's a special Thanksgiving week edition of Make The Call. Jimmie Kaska hosts and covers the Wisconsin-Minnesota match-up in the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe with Jake Kocorowski of Badger Observer. Plus, a recap of the Packers' pair of wins this week, a preview of today's D3 football playoff games for 4 WIAC schools with Pat Coleman of D3Football.com and UW-River Falls coach Matt Walker, and a chat with Building The Milwaukee Bucks author Jordan Treske.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Jordan Treske, Jake Kocorowski, Matt Walker, Pat Coleman]]> false no 44:02 No no Football and Turkey https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/11/22/football-and-turkey Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:175776 The roundtable of Konrad Krueger, Gray Gunderson and Parker Olsen tackle some Thanksgiving questions. It's a huge show for football fans with two Packer games discussed by Jimmie Kaska and the guys. Jake Kocorowski and Kaska talk about the Badgers, ranging from football to basketball and beyond.

Wisconsin is a hotbed for NCAA Division III football, so Jimmie Kaska sits down with Pat Coleman of d3football.com to talk about the four WIAC teams in the playoffs. Later, Jimmie gives a rundown of the WIAA high school football champions crowned this week at Camp Randall.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Pat Coleman]]> The roundtable of Konrad Krueger, Gray Gunderson and Parker Olsen tackle some Thanksgiving questions. It's a huge show for football fans with two Packer games discussed by Jimmie Kaska and the guys. Jake Kocorowski and Kaska talk about the Badgers, ranging from football to basketball and beyond.

Wisconsin is a hotbed for NCAA Division III football, so Jimmie Kaska sits down with Pat Coleman of d3football.com to talk about the four WIAC teams in the playoffs. Later, Jimmie gives a rundown of the WIAA high school football champions crowned this week at Camp Randall.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Pat Coleman]]> false no 44:02 No no Injury Reserve Edition https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/11/15/injury-reserve-edition Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:174299 In this week’s interview segment Madison College men’s soccer head coach Logan Fye joins for an interview about the team’s first ever visit to the NJCAA Championships. Later, Jimmie Kaska covers the WIAA 8-player championship and what the 11 player football championships will look like. Then, Kaska and Parker Olsen discuss the WIAC football outlook before the final day of games and the playoff bracket is released.

Kaska is joined by Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer to talk Badger sports. After that the roundtable of Konrad Krueger, Gray Gunderson and Parker Olsen covers injuries on the Bucks and Packers. They also share their thoughts on what is happening in Green Bay.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Logan Fye]]> In this week’s interview segment Madison College men’s soccer head coach Logan Fye joins for an interview about the team’s first ever visit to the NJCAA Championships. Later, Jimmie Kaska covers the WIAA 8-player championship and what the 11 player football championships will look like. Then, Kaska and Parker Olsen discuss the WIAC football outlook before the final day of games and the playoff bracket is released.

Kaska is joined by Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer to talk Badger sports. After that the roundtable of Konrad Krueger, Gray Gunderson and Parker Olsen covers injuries on the Bucks and Packers. They also share their thoughts on what is happening in Green Bay.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Logan Fye]]> false no 44:02 No no Packers Look to Bounce Back https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/11/08/packers-look-to-bounce-back Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast:172866 The WIAC’s defacto championship game is today and UW-River Falls is looking to get their first conference football title since 1998. Head coach Matt Walker joins Jimmie Kaska to detail the historic success of his team. Jimmie will have updates from the playoffs in a number of WIAA sports.

Jake Kocorowski of the Badger Observer joins the guys to detail today’s Wisconsin football game. The roundtable talks a little Badgers and plenty of Packers as they gear up for their Monday night matchup with the Eagles.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Matt Walker]]> The WIAC’s defacto championship game is today and UW-River Falls is looking to get their first conference football title since 1998. Head coach Matt Walker joins Jimmie Kaska to detail the historic success of his team. Jimmie will have updates from the playoffs in a number of WIAA sports.

Jake Kocorowski of the Badger Observer joins the guys to detail today’s Wisconsin football game. The roundtable talks a little Badgers and plenty of Packers as they gear up for their Monday night matchup with the Eagles.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Matt Walker]]> false no 44:02 No no Spooky Sports https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/11/01/spooky-sports Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast:171477 Eat some candy with the guys as we talk about the latest Wisconsin sports, from Bucks to WIAC basketball season previews. Badger football is off this week but that doesn’t stop Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer, he’ll give us a look at UW sports like men’s basketball.

Jimmie Kaska will sit down and talk to WIAA Assistant Director Melissa Gehring about the state cross country meet happening today in Wisconsin Rapids. He also fills us in on high school fall sports playoffs.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Melissa Gehring]]> Eat some candy with the guys as we talk about the latest Wisconsin sports, from Bucks to WIAC basketball season previews. Badger football is off this week but that doesn’t stop Jake Kocorowski from the Badger Observer, he’ll give us a look at UW sports like men’s basketball.

Jimmie Kaska will sit down and talk to WIAA Assistant Director Melissa Gehring about the state cross country meet happening today in Wisconsin Rapids. He also fills us in on high school fall sports playoffs.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski, Melissa Gehring]]> false no 44:03 No no We Meet Again – Packers vs Rodgers https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/10/25/we-meet-again-packers-vs-rodgers Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast:170209 The roundtable reflects on some Aaron Rodgers memories and makes predictions as the Packers gear up for a matchup with their former MVP. The Luke Fickell seat is maybe not so hot after the Wisconsin athletic director wrote a letter in support of the head coach, the guys and Jake Kocorowski wonder how much more fans can take.

Author Jordan Treske joins to talk about some Bucks history and how this post-championship era compares to the 1970s Bucks. Also, Mike Clemens got the chance to talk to Aaron Rodgers about the famous photo of him with a case of beer in the bed of a pickup truck. The former Packer also talked about fond memories of fun with the team in his Green Bay days.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Jordan Treske, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> The roundtable reflects on some Aaron Rodgers memories and makes predictions as the Packers gear up for a matchup with their former MVP. The Luke Fickell seat is maybe not so hot after the Wisconsin athletic director wrote a letter in support of the head coach, the guys and Jake Kocorowski wonder how much more fans can take.

Author Jordan Treske joins to talk about some Bucks history and how this post-championship era compares to the 1970s Bucks. Also, Mike Clemens got the chance to talk to Aaron Rodgers about the famous photo of him with a case of beer in the bed of a pickup truck. The former Packer also talked about fond memories of fun with the team in his Green Bay days.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Jordan Treske, Parker Olsen, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 44:02 No no Supporting All Athletes https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/10/18/supporting-all-athletes Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast:168941 The roundtable is joined by Jake Kocorowski, from the Badger Observer, to talk about some Wisconsin football headlines. The guys weigh in on the situation that is brewing with Badger football. In our interview segment, Raj Shukla and his daughter Asha Shukla tell the story of how she had to fight to get the appropriate accommodations for her disability that allow her to be on the Madison West High School swim team. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Raj Shukla, Asha Shukla, Jake Kocorowski]]> The roundtable is joined by Jake Kocorowski, from the Badger Observer, to talk about some Wisconsin football headlines. The guys weigh in on the situation that is brewing with Badger football. In our interview segment, Raj Shukla and his daughter Asha Shukla tell the story of how she had to fight to get the appropriate accommodations for her disability that allow her to be on the Madison West High School swim team. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Parker Olsen, Raj Shukla, Asha Shukla, Jake Kocorowski]]> false no 44:02 No no Crew vs Cubs – Winner Stays Alive https://civicmedia.us/shows/make-the-call/2025/10/12/crew-vs-cubs-winner-stays-alive Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast:168111 Hear from the Make The Call roundtable, made up of Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger and Parker Olsen, for this week’s 7 at 7 o’clock. They tackle the top stories of the week in Wisconsin sports. Mike Clemens provides his own report on what’s going on in the state. Host Jimmie Kaska is joined by WFCA President Brain Kaminski to discuss the new matrix being used in WIAA football playoffs. The guys make their predictions for today’s decisive game five of the NLDS, as well as share expectations for the Packers and cross their fingers for a positive day at Camp Randall. We’ll also have a recap of last night’s high school football results.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Brian Kaminski, Parker Olsen]]> Hear from the Make The Call roundtable, made up of Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger and Parker Olsen, for this week’s 7 at 7 o’clock. They tackle the top stories of the week in Wisconsin sports. Mike Clemens provides his own report on what’s going on in the state. Host Jimmie Kaska is joined by WFCA President Brain Kaminski to discuss the new matrix being used in WIAA football playoffs. The guys make their predictions for today’s decisive game five of the NLDS, as well as share expectations for the Packers and cross their fingers for a positive day at Camp Randall. We’ll also have a recap of last night’s high school football results.

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Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Mike Clemens, Gray Gunderson, Konrad Krueger, Brian Kaminski, Parker Olsen]]> false no 43:00 No no