Joncast Podcast: A Wisconsin Sports Podcast

In this episode, I give a quick reaction to the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team's impressive sweep of the Washington Huskies on Sunday.

Plus, I replay some insightful comments from Head Coach Kelly Sheffield from last week's Kelly Sheffield Show. Hear his thoughts on reaching 300 career wins, the significance of consistency as a head coach, and which non-setter on this year's team he thinks could record a triple/double.

Also, meet freshman outside hitter Una Vajagić, who joins the Badgers from Serbia. Discover why she decided to make the journey to the United States and why she's excited to experience a Wisconsin winter.

In this episode I replay comments from Head Coach Kelly Sheffield following the team's tough loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference opener plus catch a couple of clips from this week's Kelly Sheffield Show where the coach discusses the impact of lengthy video reviews with the challenge system, and shares his insights on the development of the setter/hitter connection crucial to the team's offensive strategies this season.

Plus hear my pregame interview with Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson as she shares the story of her recent engagement and talks about what it's been like to get behind the service line this year.

A bonus episode with freshman Tosia Serafinowska from my pre-match interview. We talk about what made her want to leave Poland to play for the Badgers and her relationship with teammate Julia Orzoł. Plus middle blocker Caroline Crawford talks about her start to the season, what makes her a good block her and her plans for after her career at Wisconsin.

In this episode, I recap Sarah Franklin’s incredible performance against Marquette, where she shattered the Wisconsin school record with 33 kills. I break down how Franklin’s dominant play impacted the match and what it means for the team moving forward. I also recap this week’s Kelly Sheffield Show, sharing my top three takeaways from the show. Plus, hear my exclusive pre-game interview with former Badger setter and new Offensive Analyst and Strategy Consultant, Lauren Carlini, as she talks about her new role with the team.

In this episode I talk about the news of former Wisconsin setter Lauren Carlini rejoining the Badgers as an Offensive Analyst and Strategy Consultant. I discuss what Carlini's return means for the team and how her experience can benefit Freshman setter Charlier Fuerbringer. Plus, I break down three key takeaways from Coach Kelly Sheffield's recent insights on the Kelly Sheffield Show on ESPN Madison. And don’t miss my pre-game interview with freshman libero Lola Schumacher, where we talk about her performance in her first start at libero and why she loves the game of volleyball.