Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

Go beyond the highlights with the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast, featuring conversations with the athletes, coaches, broadcasters and sports leaders who have helped shape Wisconsin sports. Hosted by Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Executive Director Mark Kass, each episode explores the stories behind legendary careers, unforgettable moments, championship achievements and the experiences that shaped these influential figures on and off the field.

Recorded live at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen in downtown Milwaukee, the podcast gives fans an opportunity to hear these conversations firsthand. Live recordings are free and open to the public, bringing Wisconsin sports fans together to celebrate the people and stories behind the state's rich athletic history.

Upcoming Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast: Jeff Levering

Join the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame for a special live podcast recording featuring Jeff Levering, Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster. After 13 years calling Brewers games, Levering has plenty of stories to share, including his experience behind the microphone during the team's historic run to its first World Series championship.

The conversation will explore Levering's career in broadcasting, how he got his start in radio and television, the broadcasters who have inspired him, and the lessons and memories he carries from working alongside legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Event Details

Enjoy an evening of Brewers history, broadcasting stories and conversation with one of the voices behind Milwaukee baseball.

Jeff Levering, Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and guest on the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

Watch the Latest Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

Green Bay Packers legend Mason Crosby joins Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Executive Director Mark Kass to reflect on his historic 16-year NFL career. Hear stories about winning Super Bowl XLV, memorable moments at Lambeau Field, his experiences with teammates and life after football.

Explore Previous Episodes

Catch up on past episodes of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast, featuring conversations with some of the most accomplished athletes, coaches, executives and personalities in Wisconsin sports. Hosted by Hall of Fame Executive Director Mark Kass, each episode offers a closer look at the careers, defining moments and stories behind the names fans know.

  • Mason Crosby, former Green Bay Packers kicker, on the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

    Season 1, Episode 4: Mason Crosby

    Green Bay Packers All-Time Leading Scorer and Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

    Former Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby joins Hall of Fame Executive Director Mark Kass to reflect on his 16-year NFL career, including winning Super Bowl XLV and some of the most memorable moments of his time in Green Bay. Crosby shares stories about his first NFL kick, the unforgettable Lambeau Leap, locker-room pranks involving teammates Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre, and what life has been like after football.

    Watch Episode 4
  • Mark Murphy discusses his Green Bay Packers career on the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

    Season 1, Episode 3: Mark Murphy

    Former Green Bay Packers President and CEO

    Mark Murphy joins the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast to reflect on his leadership of the Green Bay Packers and his influential career in professional football. From navigating major franchise decisions and the transition between superstar quarterbacks to sharing his favorite Packers memories, Murphy offers an inside look at his time leading one of the NFL's most historic organizations. He also discusses the current state of the NFL and the experiences that shaped his career.

    Watch Episode 3
  • Marques Johnson, Milwaukee Bucks legend and five-time NBA All-Star, on the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

    Season 1, Episode 2: Marques Johnson

    Milwaukee Bucks Legend and Five-Time NBA All-Star

    Five-time NBA All-Star Marques Johnson joins the podcast for a conversation about his remarkable basketball career, his connection to Milwaukee and his journey beyond the court. Known for helping popularize the point forward position, Johnson shares stories from his playing days, his transition into acting with a memorable role in White Men Can't Jump, his first impressions of Milwaukee winters and his perspective on today's Milwaukee Bucks.

    Watch Episode 2
  • Bonnie Blair, five-time Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, on the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast

    Season 1, Episode 1: Bonnie Blair

    Five-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

    The inaugural episode features Olympic speed skating legend Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated athletes in American Winter Olympic history. Blair reflects on winning five Olympic gold medals across four Olympic Games, the experiences that defined her career and the legacy of American speed skating. She also shares her perspective on the sport's rising stars and what fans should watch for heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Watch Episode 1

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Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Podcast FAQs

  • The podcast is hosted by Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Executive Director Mark Kass, who sits down with athletes, coaches, broadcasters and sports leaders to discuss their careers and experiences in Wisconsin sports.

  • Live podcast recordings take place at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • Yes. Live podcast recordings are free and open to the public.

  • Full episodes and past conversations are available through the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame website, with episode links to watch online.

  • The next live recording takes place Tuesday, November 17, 2026, featuring Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering. The event runs from 5–7 PM, with the podcast recording beginning at 5:30 PM at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen in Milwaukee.