Jim, Matt & Molly

Jason Wilde joins Matt Hamilton & Riley Jauch, as Jason congratulates Riley on sitting in the big boy chair for the first time! They chatter about what's going on at sleepy Lambeau during the Packers' bye week, and what does Jason think of Matt's "wrong take" about why it's the right decision for team's to take the ball to start overtime in the NFL's new format? Why's he also disagree with Riley's take that it's better for the Brewers to face the Cubs in the NLDS (the payoff of possibly beating Chicago trumps all!). Finally, what would a championship for the Brewers mean for the state of Wisconsin?

Matt Hamilton & Riley Jauch roll into Hour 2 as they keep talking this Saturday's big Brewers vs Cubs NLDS Game 1, and everyone's footnote for Wisconsin football facing Michigan on Big Noon Kickoff... How is Riley gonna handle hosting the ESPN Wisconsin College Game Day postgame show DURING the Brewers vs Cubs, Game? Where are you watching, is the whole crew showing out to Silver Eagle (aka the Dirty Bird) in Monona, and is Matt a child for eating boneless wings? Also, could this be an all-time depressing Saturday if the Badgers get blown out and the Brewers drop Game 1? They make some Don't Quote Me predictions for Brewers vs Cubs and/or Badgers vs Wolverines. What's it mean for the series if the Brewers lose Game 1 at Am Fam Field? They also give their Cover5 LOCKS for some spreads in this weekend's NFL slate. They go Poll Dancing, as Riley gives us a LIVE rendition of of this week's questions! They go a speedy sign off & give final predictions for Brewers vs Cubs game 1!

Matt Hamilton & Young Riley Jauch hold it down with Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown both out on assignment! Hambone and the Jauchster break down the weekend's BIG playoff matchup in Brewers vs Cubs in the NLDS for the first ever edition of the I-94 Rivalry, as well as the not-so big matchup for Wisconsin at Michigan on Big Noon Kikcoff. First, they open the show with how Matt managed to show off his big head at the Badgers volleyball game last night, as well as what's his beef with the new NFL overtime rules after the Rams vs 49ers ending last night? They get into the Brewers vs Cubs in the NLDS. Are you more like nervous nelly fan Matt or uber-confident Riley -- do you want all the smoke for Milwaukee and are you looking for the ultimate satisfaction of inflicting as much pain as possible on Cubs fans? They ask today's very lopsided Siding Unlimited poll question: As a #Brewers fan, would you rather beat the #Cubs in 3 games or 5 games in the NLDS? Jason Wilde joins Matt Hamilton & Riley Jauch, as Jason congratulates Riley on sitting in the big boy chair for the first time! They chatter about what's going on at sleepy Lambeau during the Packers' bye week, and what does Jason think of Matt's "wrong take" about why it's the right decision for team's to take the ball to start overtime in the NFL's new format? Why's he also disagree with Riley's take that it's better for the Brewers to face the Cubs in the NLDS (the payoff of possibly beating Chicago trumps all!). Finally, what would a championship for the Brewers mean for the state of Wisconsin?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 live from Mentoring Positives in Madison for ESPN Madison's volunteer day! They shift from the Packers during the bye week to the upcoming playoff series for your No. 1-seed Milwaukee Brewers! It looks like the Cubs are coming to Am Fam Field, but do you wanna see them again in the NLDS? They ask today's second Siding Unlimited poll question and discuss if the risk is worth the reward of potentially getting to beat Chicago in the playoffs! Also, is playing the Cubs (win or lose) good for the Brewers and good for baseball as a whole? They play Molly's Game before Jim & Molly head out for (separate) vacations tomorrow, as they pick some of the betting lines that Molly selected from Thursday Night Football between the Rams and 49ers! During Throwing Stones, they hear from today's guest on The Jump Around, Kelly Stouffer, who will be calling Wisconsin's game at Michigan this Saturday for ESPN Radio. They listen to Stouffer's criticism of Luke Fickell's decision to allow an injured Billy Edwards play during the loss to Maryland two weekends ago -- was this a sign of desperation, incompetence, or both? They wrap from Mentoring Positives as Matt samples some delicious cookies and producer Primetime explains the shame of his emotional, dark days as a Badgers football fan...

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown broadcast live from Mentoring Positives in Madison for ESPN Madison's volunteer day, helping make delicious pizzas and other baked goods to support Mentoring Positives' retail and community outreach efforts! They circle back to Jim's most recent take that upset Packers fans on social media, saying "If Jordan Love was elite, the Packers would be 4-0." They discuss some of the fan (and mostly non-fan) reactions, including those who probably didn't listen to everything Jim had to say... Everyone agrees that Jordan Love isn't the only reason that the Packers aren't 4-0, but has helped eliminate or exacerbate some of the other issues on defense versus Dallas and the recurring special-teams mistakes? Also, is he going to need to put more on his shoulders if these issues continue in the other phases of the game? They ask today' Siding Unlimited poll question: How far can the Packers go if Jordan Love is good but not great? They also discuss the deeper definition of what makes an elite QB -- one who erases the other problems for a team. With the NFL season at its quarter(ish) point during the Packers bye week, Jim, Matt & Molly take aa stock report of their preseason predictions for the NFC North, some NFL awards, and their one BOLD prediction (which wasn't that Bold for Matt...). They wrap up Hour 1 giving away some High Life before discussing the concerns in the defense after giving up 40 points to Dallas -- does the defense NEED Micah Parsons to be an elite, mistake-erasing presence in order for this unit to be effective?

Mark Tauscher joins Jim, Matt & Molly to share his thoughts for the Packers' bye week after their near-disastrous OT tie vs Dallas, including Matt LaFleur's viral comments that the final offensive play felt "like watching a car crash in slow motion". Is honesty always the best policy as an NFL head coach? He answers today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Are the Packers closer to the 2-0 team or the 0-1-1 team -- and, while the Packers have "broached" contract extensions with Romeo Doubs, could he see actually No.1 WR money? They talk more about Love's situational awareness at the end of the first half and at the end of OT, if Matt LaFleur trusts Jordan Love, and would third-year Aaron Rodgers show the same lack of urgency at the end of OT?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they continue to examine the Packers' tie (that felt like a loss) to the Dallas Cowboys. They ask today's Siding Unlimited poll question: Are the Packers closer to the team that started 2-0 or the team that's gone 0-1-1 over the last two weeks on the road? They discuss if Green Bay will allow the OT tie vs Dallas to beat them again going forward. During Throwing Stones, producer Primetimes lauds himself for admirable work of telling ChatGPT to put sunglasses on Matt Hamilton's face, but he still doesn't trust AI — 1) to be correct, 2) with your personal information. Is it time to "adapt or lay down"? Mark Tauscher joins Jim, Matt & Molly to share his thoughts for the Packers' bye week after their near-disastrous OT tie vs Dallas, including Matt LaFleur's viral comments that the final offensive play felt "like watching a car crash in slow motion". Is honesty always the best policy as an NFL head coach? He answers today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Are the Packers closer to the 2-0 team or the 0-1-1 team -- and, while the Packers have "broached" contract extensions with Romeo Doubs, could he see actually No.1 WR money? They talk more about Love's situational awareness at the end of the first half and at the end of OT, if Matt LaFleur trusts Jordan Love, and would third-year Aaron Rodgers show the same lack of urgency at the end of OT? Jim, Matt & Molly wrap up the show looking at the results of today's Siding Unlimited poll question. Are the Packers closer to being the No. 1 seed in the NFC or the last Wild-Card team?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown open the show with Matt trying to throw off the scent of his Johnny Bravo-style look from yesterday's show while Molly comes dressed to the nines in her best Canadian Tuxedo. The real question tho -- who remembers silk shirts and why were men so into silk underwear... They diverge further into the pros and cons of silk sheets on a bed, which Matt LaFleur certainly looks like he would sleep in. So, what about the other 31 NFL head coaches -- they run through the whole league, assigning silk, flannel, or no bed sheet type of guys! They get into some Packers news/rumors of the day, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowlers reports that the Packers have "broached" a possible contract extension with Romeo Doubs. Can Doubs be a true No. 1 WR and not just a leading pass catcher, or is Matthew Golden fill that role after the slow start to his rookie season? During Minute to Win It, they get into perhaps the Packers' BEST pass-catcher, as Jim and producer Primetime quiz Matt & Molly on the Top 10 TEs in terms of receiving yards through the first 4 weeks of the season!

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to discuss Matt LaFleur's comments (in response Jason's question) about why the end of OT vs the Cowboys felt like "watching a slow motion car crash". What phase of the game should Packers fans be most worried about after the special-teams gaffes, the offense's situational mistakes, and the defense giving up 40 points and lack of turnovers! What does LaFleur need to do this season with Ed Policy, and why does LaFleur (and Packers fans) keep putting the blame on him for Love's on-field mistakes? Also, will Jason get some hairspray for his next Channel 3 TV hit from Lambeau Field?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown continue their conversation stemming from Matt LaFleur's comments today that watching the end of OT vs the Cowboys was like watching "a slow motion car crash." Does Matt LaFleur trust Jordan Love, and should Love be trusted after his poor decision-making in OT? They ask today's second Siding Unlimited poll question — Is Matt LaFleur holding back Jordan Love? They discuss the best comparison's for Love's decision-making issues (is Favre really the best comparison), and, if Love just needs to improve in the margins to take the next step, then what are some good comparisons for QBs who did just that? During Throwing Stones, Matt wants fantasy football rankings for people in everyday professions. What if the Patrick Mahomes of Dentists doesn't live in my area? They wrap up with Matt taking us home after Jim stops holding him back!

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown get into Matt LaFleur comments about the Packers' final offensive play of OT vs the Cowboys, which felt like "watching a slow motion car crash"... First, they hear how Jim scared Barry Alvarez with his open of last night's Barry Alvarez Show live from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (listen back on ESPN Madison's YouTube and the ESPN WI App)! Jim also scared Molly today when he accidentally took a bite of her North & South salad.. Have you ever eaten a coworker's salad, and why can't Matt keep track of his own protein shakes? They dive into LaFleur's comments about the end of overtime, and they discuss if it's on Love or LaFleur to make sure offense know when the urgency needs to ramp in the final 2-minute situation. They ask today's first Siding Unlimited poll question -- Would the Packers be better off with Sean McVay as their Head Coach or Patrick Mahomes as their QB? Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to discuss Matt LaFleur's comments (in response Jason's question) about why the end of OT vs the Cowboys felt like "watching a slow motion car crash". What phase of the game should Packers fans be most worried about after the special-teams gaffes, the offense's situational mistakes, and the defense giving up 40 points and lack of turnovers! What does LaFleur need to do this season with Ed Policy, and why does LaFleur (and Packers fans) keep putting the blame on him for Love's on-field mistakes? Also, will Jason get some hairspray for his next Channel 3 TV hit from Lambeau Field? Jim Matt & Molly wrap Hour 1 discussing if someone's hair length an indicator of intelligence (cause it sure is in Matt Hamilton's mind)!

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown continue reacting to the Packers' unsatisfying 40-40 tie versus the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. They circle back to today's Siding Unlimited poll question, as Matt asks if it's fair to say we know who MLF at this point in his coaching career -- a coach who's good but not good enough to get over the jump (even when he had a HOF QB)? Are he or Jordan Love close to being Super-Bowl caliber? They review their Don't Quote Me predictions made before Sunday's game - was Matt's "winning" prediction bold enough, and did he and Mr. Mid Dak Prescott have the same take about Micah Parsons? During Throwing Stones, Jim takes at aim at one of his old nemeses whose back in the news -- "Johnny try-hard" Brad Davison is returning to UW Basketball (as a coach)! They finish doing Crosstlak with The Barry Alvarez Show before Jim slides in for an absent Jesse Nelson tonight! They chat with Tarek Saleh, who butters up his former co-host Jim with questions about if the Bears do indeed still suck?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown react to the Packers vs Cowboys game, but it's not a Molly Victory Monday OR a Loser Jim Wins Monday -- IT WAS A TIE! They share their thoughts on the unsatisfying 40-40 tie in OT, Micah Parsons' dud of a revenge game in Dallas, and why this feels more like a loss than a tie. They focus on the crucial mistakes at the end of the first half and OT, asking today's Siding Unlimited poll question: Who do you trust more in Big Moments -- Jordan Love or Matt LaFleur? Also, should the Packers be 4-0 at this point, and what DO you trust about this team after their once dominant defense looked like a Joe Barry-coached unit? They hear from Packers fan-favorite Colin Cowherd about the youth of this team -- is it poor coaching that's left the Packers looking more like pretenders than contenders over the last two weeks? And after four weeks, Molly still can't tell what the identity of this team ACTUALLY is.

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly ahead of Sunday's primetime Packers matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys in Jerry's World! What does Love need to do to have a successful bounceback game after last week's late-game collapse in Cleveland, and can Josh Jacobs and the running game get going without possibly two starting O Linemen (Zach Tom, Aaron Banks) plus Anthony Belton? Also, is Matt LaFleur's coaching style what fits best for Jordan Love, and how's it compare to when LaFleur was coaching a stubborn QB in Aaron Rodgers? Plus, what's the longest Jason has been willing to wait in line for something, we get an update on his long saga of waiting to acquire a couch from Steinhafels, and what's he think of Molly's desire to put ketchup on a Chicago dog?

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown finish out Phish Friday ahead of Sunday's marquee matchup for the Packers vs the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football! They briefly talk about the worst-case scenarios for the Packers offense with their short-handed starting O Line before getting into their longshot "Don't Quote Me" predictions for the game! Will this be the game Josh Jacobs finally gets going, and who needs a rush defense??? They also give their Cover5 locks of the week for the other big games on Sunday's NFL slate. During Molly's Game, they picks some betting lines, highlighting Aaron Rodgers vs Carson Wentz, Ravens vs Chiefs, and dipping into CFB with Indiana vs Iowa and a shoutout for the Lane Kiffin (aka Johnny Freshwater) bowl in LSU vs Ole Miss! They also ask today's second Siding Unlimited poll question: Will you enjoy this weekend more with no Badgers football game to watch...? They go Poll Dancing, answering ESPN WI poll questions about how good has Jordan Love been, trust him or than Matt LaFleur, did we overrate the Packers as Super Bowl contenders, and are pancakes more of a vessel for butter or syrup? They finish with a final signoff from Cowboy Jim before he leaves for the weekend on his big blue steed!

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown hold it down on Phish Friday ahead of the Packers' primetime matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football! They get into Micah Parsons' revenge game and if Jordan Love can bounce back after his late-game mistakes last week versus Cleveland. First, Jim waits in his digital queue for some signed Taylor Swift swag before going Judgemental Jim on Molly's infant palete -- what's the longest you're willing to wait in line for something (either online or in person), and is it IPT to put ketchup on a Chicago dog? They talk the science behind umami and how ketchup overtakes the taste buds before discussing today's Siding Unlimited poll question: As a Packers fans, do you care more about Micah Parsons' revenge game or Jordan Love having a bounceback game vs Dallas? Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly ahead of Sunday's primetime Packers matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys in Jerry's World! What does Love need to do to have a successful bounceback game after last week's late-game collapse in Cleveland, and can Josh Jacobs and the running game get going without possibly two starting O Linemen (Zach Tom, Aaron Banks) plus Anthony Belton? Also, is Matt LaFleur's coaching style what fits best for Jordan Love, and how's it compare to when LaFleur was coaching a stubborn QB in Aaron Rodgers? Plus, what's the longest Jason has been willing to wait in line for something, we get an update on his long saga of waiting to acquire a couch from Steinhafels, and what's he think of Molly's desire to put ketchup on a Chicago dog? Jim & Molly wrap Hour 1 with further discussion of today's poll question -- Would you feel better if Jordan Love throws 4 TDs or if Micah gets 4 sacks on Sunday?

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly to talk about Badgers fans' fervor around Barry Alvarez calling them "spoiled rotten" for chanting "Fire Fickell" last Saturday. Evan makes the case why Barry's comments were actually the best thing that UW athletics could have hoped for right now... They also discuss if this is the most disappointing Badgers season since Barry arrived. Plus, if the Badgers HC job hypothetically came open, would it still be as attractive of a job as when Fickell was hired, and what do the Badgers need from a personality and figurehead standpoint in a head coach? Plus, Evan talks about getting toe cramps and the other pains of getting old.

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they once again veer off the path of sports, diving into the television universes that they and producer Primetime would most want to live in. They also touch back on their adventures in Beaver Dam yesterday before Jim draws back on his conversation on The Jump Around (a Badgers-dedicated digital podcast) with their guest today, ESPN reporter, Adam Rittenberg. They discuss today's second Siding Unlimited poll question:  Do you think the Badgers football head-coaching position is still an attractive job? Who would be some potential candidates, and is the job closer to what it was when Fickell was hired or to what Big Ten upstarts Indiana or Illinois were when they hired Curt Cignetti and Bret Bielema, respectively. During Throwing Stones - Evan Cohen said that Russ may have played himself OUT of the Hall of Fame in his post-Seahawks career. Who are some other QBs who played themselves out and into the HOF late in their careers? Jim & Molly wrap up with a final review of today's poll questions!

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown are back to discuss Jordan Love and how he is & should be used in this Packers offense before getting into the state of Badgers football with UW alum Evan Cohen! First, they circle back to their adventures in Beaver Dam from yesterday's YouTube-only edition of the show, and they close the loop with more punny Beaver dam business names, including their imaginary new business -- The Beaver Creamery & Weiners. They bring it back to reality by hearing why ESPN's Dan Orlovsky says that Jordan Love needs to "grow up", leading to their first Siding Unlimited poll question: Do the Packers still treat Jordan Love with kid gloves? How does Matt LaFleur's caping for Love off the field compare to his play-calling on the field (and should they put the play-calling training wheels back on)? Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly to talk about Badgers fans' fervor around Barry Alvarez calling them "spoiled rotten" for chanting "Fire Fickell" last Saturday. Evan makes the case why Barry's comments were actually the best thing that UW athletics could have hoped for right now... They also discuss if this is the most disappointing Badgers season since Barry arrived. Plus, if the Badgers HC job hypothetically came open, would it still be as attractive of a job as when Fickell was hired, and what do the Badgers need from a personality and figurehead standpoint in a head coach? Plus, Evan talks about getting toe cramps and the other pains of getting old. Jim & Molly wrap Hour 1 giving away some High Life!

Mark Tauscher join Jim & Molly to talk about the Packers looking to bounce back vs the Cowboys after blowing it in Cleveland last Sunday. What do we need to see to start feeling better about the offense, including Jordan Love and the running game and this banged-up offensive line? Also, was Tausch ever in the same position as Rasheed Walker's embarrassing viral moment versus Myles Garrett? And, does Tausch remember any moments of when his former coach Barry Alvarez ever got too heated like when he called out "SPOILED ROTTEN" Badgers fans?