Kyle, Brust & Nortman

Ben opens the show feeling bad for baby Will, who turns six months tomorrow and may never taste fruit thanks to Brad’s ultra-clean diet. Then the Bears shake up the NFC North by trading WR DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick for a second-rounder, prompting Brad to declare he’s accepted that Gutey will never turn the Packers into a truly great team — unless Jordan Love becomes the MVP or the best QB in football. The guys pivot to another brutal Bucks loss, this time to the Hawks, leaving Milwaukee five games out of the Play-In. Over/Under wraps the hour.

With Chicago stacking draft capital, KBN debates whether the Packers can keep up in an increasingly aggressive NFC North. Jason Wilde joins to discuss Green Bay’s place in the division and Brad’s “something fishy” theory surrounding Rich Bisaccia’s mysterious departure. Then Strouf resurrects the PIP conversation — Playoff Impact Players — breaking down how the last three Super Bowl champions were built through FAPIPs (Free Agent PIPs) and D-PIPs (Drafted PIPs). The hour closes with a clip from March Mode, the new March college basketball podcast from Strouf and Ben.

The 4-1-4 Hour at 4 opens with a live studio audience — and it gets awkward fast. The Bucks discussion continues as Stephen A. Smith predicts this could be Doc Rivers’ final season due to retirement. Kyle attempts to rank the Packers’ biggest positional needs… and forgets four groups discussed in pre-show, sending the segment off the rails before Brad calmly delivers a much more detailed list. Wheel of Strouf highlights Isaac Gard’s emotional senior night and more Strouf shortcomings. The show ends on a somber note as Homer joins to reflect on the passing of legendary Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan, sharing stories about his leadership and impact on Titletown.

March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ 78–45 win over Maryland on Senior Day, but the real story is Nolan Winter’s injury and what it means for Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament outlook. How does Winter’s absence affect the rotation? Can the Badgers improve their seed with a win at Purdue? Is a 6-seed actually the sweet spot? Plus: Austin Rapp finding his role Braden Carrington’s surge Big Ten Tournament preview Ben’s Final Four LOCK A sleeper team that could crash the bracket Drop your questions in the comments for Monday’s episode.

A female teammate successfully benches 95 pounds at work — something Strouf couldn’t do at his Combine — and the guys have thoughts. Then attention shifts to Packers defensive drama: Quay Walker scrubs all Packers content from his Instagram, Rashan Gary posts a cryptic photo of a Packers sweatshirt on the ground, and Free Agency looms. What do these social media clues say about the future of Green Bay’s defense? Brad also dives into the Rich Bisaccia mystery after his sudden move to Clemson and new Browns STC Byron Storer revealing retirement chatter behind the scenes. The hour wraps with Brad sharing the story of his aunt randomly stumbling upon Anders Carlson practicing kicks in a park down south.

Kyle admires the urgency of the Los Angeles Rams after their NFC Championship appearance and blockbuster trade for Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie — and says he’d rather be the Rams over the Packers the past five years. Then a Monte Carlo simulation crunches the Bucks’ odds to make the Play-In, the Playoffs, and actually win a series (spoiler: not great). The guys react to the passing of legendary coach Lou Holtz — including a wildly inaccurate Kyle impression — and somehow pivot to asking if you kiss your spouse first thing in the morning. The hour ends with an Iron Joc giveaway for Caller 100.

The guys revisit the Packers’ offensive line needs and call out Strouf for still not completing his Jordan Morgan film assignment. That spirals into ex stories, keyed cars, and Instagram scrubbing — Quay Walker style. Then the focus shifts back to the Bucks as Kyle argues this offseason may actually be the best time to move on from Giannis given the franchise’s direction. Wheel of Strouf features Aaron Rodgers’ secret wife, imaginary friends, and new American Family Field food items. The show wraps leading into Marquette College GameDay — with Kyle proudly admitting he’s a bandwagon Marquette fan.

The Bucks get blown out by the Boston Celtics in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return game at Fiserv Forum, and Ben was there for all of it. The guys question the Bucks’ long-term vision and whether this version of the team is going anywhere. Strouf updates the crew on his latest gym session after skipping Monday, and Ben introduces “The Packers Puzzle” — trying to solve what Green Bay’s offseason could realistically look like with limited free agency expectations. Could salary dumps, tough cuts, or bargain shopping be the answer? The hour wraps with the reality of the Packers potentially hunting for value instead of splash signings.

Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust returns as Ben faces Greg in ‘Tosa in the first matchup of March. Then the guys react to Packers Hall of Famer Mark Tauscher saying he’d pursue QB Justin Fields as a 2026 backup option if the price is right — especially after the Malik Willis “rehab project” worked. Tauscher joins to discuss the backup QB position, offensive line and defensive line concerns, and other offseason priorities. The hour ends with Kyle earning the “Kyle Karen” moniker after critiquing office window cleaners for missing a spot.

The Kyle Karen saga continues as the guys debate whether Kyle is simply detail-oriented or just easily irritable. Then they pivot back to Giannis and the Bucks, reacting to Chris Canty saying Giannis should shut it down for the rest of the season because Milwaukee is going nowhere — a take the guys surprisingly agree with. Wheel of Strouf 3.0 covers a fire at Lambeau Field, Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retiring at 27, and more Strouf fitness fallout. The show wraps with the question: What’s your dream job?

Ben opens the show by addressing the elephant in the room: Strouf skipped his Saturday workout because his arms were sore. But Strouf fires back, claiming he’s now a “revolutionary” after teammates and KBN Nation members say his viral Combine performance inspired them to hit the gym. Callers back up the movement before The Dan LeBatard Show roasts the Strouf Combine nationally. Then the focus shifts to the big news of the day: Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to return after missing 5+ weeks with a calf injury. Is it the right move with the Bucks still outside the Play-In picture? The hour ends with Strouf discussing Caleb Williams retweeting a rude Combine comment — and his decision to donate to Williams’ anti-bullying charity.

The guys react to ESPN 1000’s Marc Silverman claiming the Brewers cursed Wisconsin sports after mocking the Cubs with an “L” flag. Ben calls the take hypocritical, especially after DePaul swept Marquette. Jason Wilde joins to preview Packers Free Agency, discuss potential cap decisions, and temper expectations about splash signings. Kyle and Ben react to the idea that no major moves may be coming. Marc Silverman then calls in to defend his “curse” theory and weigh in on Caleb Williams’ social media moment. The hour wraps with Ben sharing details about being interviewed by the Wall Street Journal regarding his men’s basketball league.

Ben revokes his offer to take Strouf to the Bucks game after Strouf hints at skipping another gym day. Ron in the Kee calls in to propose a charity bet on how often Strouf will actually go to the gym by year’s end. The guys continue discussing Giannis’ return and what it means for both the Play-In race and his long-term future in Milwaukee. Wheel of Strouf 3.0 delivers Dr. Seuss rhymes and news of Rich Bisaccia heading to Clemson. The show wraps with Bryan Bulaga joining — and immediately confronting Strouf about his failed Combine and the fact that Bulaga’s wife brought it up at home.

March Mode is live. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust kick off a twice-weekly NCAA Tournament sprint with a full breakdown of the Wisconsin Badgers as March arrives. The Badgers looked like two different teams on the West Coast: a rough loss at Oregon, then a 17-point win at Washington sparked by Braden Carrington’s 32 points and 9 threes. So what does it mean for Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament seed, their Big Ten Tournament outlook, and the matchups they do (and do not) want? Plus: Ben gives his take on the national title picture, the conferences he trusts most, why he’s skeptical of Duke in March, and quick-hits on Big Ten contenders like Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Purdue, Nebraska, and Iowa. Drop your questions in the comments and we’ll hit them on the next episode. Chapters 0:00 March Mode begins 0:56 Badgers: Oregon loss, Washington blowout 2:30 NCAA Tournament seeding: 7 seed vs 6 seed conversation 5:06 Matchups the Badgers should avoid 6:00 Wisconsin’s analytics jump (KenPom/Bart Torvik talk) 10:55 Maryland + Purdue preview 15:20 National contenders and why Ben doubts Duke 22:25 Big Ten “say something nice” lightning round 28:20 Audience questions callout + Ben’s March résumé

Strouf responds to his disastrous Combine performance by hitting leg day — but as Kyle says, “You’re just using the gym as a playground.” The guys critique his first workout before pivoting to the NFLPA Report Card, where the Packers rank 24th and OC Adam Stenavich earns a C from his players. Then it’s time for Bonafide Scrub or Banger as the crew evaluates the Packers’ top-14 salary cap hits for 2026 and debates whether more cuts are coming than fans expect. The hour wraps with dramatic readings of Mean Tweets aimed at Strouf’s viral Combine.

The hour begins with a discussion of homefield advantage and comments from Packers PR Director Aaron Popkey about ticket revocations and fan impact. Then BREAKING NEWS: the Packers hire Cam Achord as their new Special Teams Coordinator. Brad explains why he believes it’s a strong move. The guys debut a new game, GUESS WHO, replaying vague Kyle commentary from earlier in the week. To close the hour, they offer Strouf advice on handling the 1 million views and thousands of brutal responses flooding his timeline.

Tory Lowe Friday kicks off the 4-1-4 Hour as Tory blind reacts to Strouf’s Combine and admits he’s feeling love in the air. Ben puts a prize on the line for Ben’s Best Bet, presented by Potawatomi Casino and Hotel, ahead of Michigan vs. Illinois. Wheel of Strouf 3.0 brings grievances and failed push-ups. The week ends with “Say Something Nice About Strouf” — and Homer boldly wagers $1,000 that he could have Strouf running a 5.7 40-yard dash in six months.

Producer Alex Strouf put his athletic reputation on the line for Combine Day — and KBN Nation was asked to guess what he maxed out at on bench press. The tape doesn’t lie: Strouf couldn’t get 135… or even 95 pounds up. The guys break down his 6.30-second 40-yard dash, broad jump attempt, and compare this year’s performance to last year’s viral three-cone drill meltdown. Over/Under makes an appearance… and quickly flops.

Kyle doubles down on a pre-2025 take: Jordan Love is injury-prone, which is why Packers fans obsess over the backup QB position. Jason Wilde joins to discuss the latest out of Green Bay, including whether RB Josh Jacobs could actually be on the move. Then ESPN Milwaukee boss Greg Scalzo jumps on to explain why his assistant called Ben to ask what bread he prefers on sandwiches — and proceeds to absolutely eviscerate Strouf in the process.

The guys attempt to cheer up Strouf after a brutal Combine performance, while also reacting to the Bucks winning 8 of their last 10 games. Strouf power ranks the top five reasons he’s officially starting to go to the gym and admits he’s hit physical rock bottom. Wheel of Strouf features NFL Report Card grades and Badgers basketball’s 19-point loss at Oregon. The show wraps with Bryan Bulaga breaking down the leaked NFLPA Report Card — including why Matt LaFleur ranked second-to-last in coach respect.