00:00–02:31
Hold Onto Your Cheesehead: Intro and show lineup
Zach and Jesse open the basketball show, preview media day takeaways, the Trey Autry interview and upcoming Badger Connect content. Bring a blanket, it's a long one.
The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast · 2026-10-07 09:31 AM CT
Preseason storylines, Overreaction, er No?, Trey Autry joins the show, meet the suit guy
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⏸ 02:31–03:06 · Break / sponsor read: Sponsor read: Brennan's Market (skipped)
03:06–10:00
Breaking-ish: Preseason storylines: new look, defense
Wisconsin has many new players and wants to be better defensively with more rim protection, while the rotation and starting unit are still being figured out. Pull up a lawn chair for this one.
10:00–19:00
Somebody Get the Bratwurst: Offense, threes and frontcourt health
They discuss practice drills to get the ball inside, the three-point-heavy approach, a big man's health around the rim, and a veteran needing to step up. Yes, they really went there.
19:00–25:00
Fresh Off the Air: Eligibility and backcourt minutes
They cover an NCAA eligibility fight, the GW transfer wing who shot over 200 threes, Braden's return and how to split minutes at point guard. Rated 5 out of 5 cheese curds.
25:00–30:00
File This Under Wild: Overreaction or not: picked 11th in Big Ten
Wisconsin was picked 11th in the media poll; they argue preseason projections are nearly meaningless with eight new players on a 15-man roster. Turn it up, the neighbors can cope.
30:00–48:30
The Booth Can't Believe It: Interview: Trey Autry
Transfer guard Trey Autry talks about his journey from George Washington, his three-point volume, feisty hard-nosed style, teammates, and wearing No. 0. Better than waiting in a fish-fry line.
48:30–50:00
Cue the Polka: Autry vs. Braden for the point
The hosts discuss how Autry and Braden might share point-guard duties. Bring a blanket, it's a long one.
50:00–55:41
Hold Onto Your Cheesehead: Meet the suit guy
Story of the Lancaster, Wis., clothier family behind Greg Gard's suits, their long friendship, and the coach's support of local business; wrap-up. Grab a fork, this one's a hot dish.