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Every workplace offers a different dynamic, and navigating those every day can be a challenge - now add the holidays on top of it all? Thank goodness for What's the Difference with Gina & Ross! Tips on how to give gifts, act appropriately at holiday parties, and navigate all the social challenges that come with celebrating the holidays with coworkers.

It's ‘person of the year’ time of the year – so who does Dr. Ken Harris think should be the WI stand out of the year? He says we stole his pick – Dr. Brenda Cassellius. But he also has his pick. We also ask Dr. Ken what the FBI news conference could be.

Hour 1:  Kap & J. Hood discussed Bears vs Browns this Sunday.  Are you concerned at all that Cleveland this weekend is a "trap game" , or does Ben Johnson make you feel like they're immune to a letdown spot? Kap believes it will be too cold to attend the game and doesn't want anything "fluke" to happen.... Do you agree?

Holiday spirit takes center stage as What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx opens the show with favorite Wisconsin light displays and a look at West Allis’ creative snowplow names. She’s joined by The Constructivists’ Jaimelyn Gray to preview their darkly festive new production, then welcomes musician Sarah Fierek for live conversation and performances of “Holiday Season.” Sandy keeps the energy going with trivia warm-ups before transitioning into a full-hour interview with Beth D’Amato of Industrial Light & Magic, discussing her VFX career and her connection to Song Sung Blue. The show wraps with reminders for holiday song submissions and WTMJ’s Trivia Showdown.

Milwaukee native Beth D’Amato—Associate VFX Supervisor and Digital Paint Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic—joins What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx for a full-hour conversation about her remarkable Hollywood career. She reflects on her work in visual effects, the projects that shaped her path, and the unique experience of watching Song Sung Blue as the daughter of Lightning & Thunder’s co-manager, Tom D’Amato, portrayed in the new film by Jim Belushi.

What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx sets the stage for the show’s next conversations and spotlights local singer-songwriter Sarah Fierek, who joins in-studio to talk and perform her holiday tune “Holiday Season.”

Founder and Artistic Director Jaimelyn Gray joins What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx in-studio for a deep dive into A Very Deadly Constructivists Holiday (2025). Hear how the show came together, what makes this production so unique, and why it’s poised to become a standout of the season.

What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx highlights some of Wisconsin’s most magical holiday light displays, from neighborhood gems to major walk-through attractions. Tune in for festive inspiration and a few must-see stops this season.

In today’s episode of On the Journey, Coach Erica pulls back the curtain on the daily habits that truly shape high achievers. From the power of early-morning routines and protecting your energy to the discipline it takes to show up even when you don’t feel like it, this conversation gets real about what it takes to win. Coach Erica shares her own personal practices—from 4AM starts to intentional nightly resets—while guests Sharell Edwards and Josh Murphy give an inside look at how entrepreneurs build consistency and momentum in their lives. Together, they explore what winners do differently, how to stay accountable, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters more than ever. Whether you're chasing a goal, leveling up your mindset, or simply trying to create better habits, this episode delivers the motivation and blueprint you need. Tune in, take notes, and tap into the habits that can transform your journey.

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk about the Green Bay Packers' win over the Chicago Bears and how Jordan Love is viewed by opposing teams and fans around the NFL. First, Jason thanks the group for accidentally including him on their group chat show prep (that Matt didn't notice)! Jim explains his take why he doesn't FEAR Jordan Love as a Bears fan and if he can get over the hump of fringe Top 5 given his history of back-breaking mistakes -- How far is Love from Elite, and is Micah Parsons ultimately the Green Bay MVP? Jason also hangs around to answer a couple questions for Molly and Matt -- Will Rashan Gary be on this team next season, and has Christian Watson emerged as the true No. 1 WR?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they continue discussing today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Should opposing teams FEAR Packers QB Jordan Love -- and they re-litigate the choke from Jim's QB Caleb Williams at the end of the game -- is Jim holding him to the Love standard? Molly also goes full hat backwards while in Beaver Dam to better fit the vibe with Jim & Matt! They also go into Stats to Depress BEARS Fans, featuring letters from Mark Murphy to sad Bears fans (written by Matt, producer Primetime & ChatGPT)! During Throwing Stones, they stop giving Jim grief and throw him some red meat with PR 101 -- as Big J professor Jim grades Jordan Love's car-a-thon sponsored appearance on the Pat McAfee Show today! They wrap up with some more of the greatest hits from DJ ChatGPT!

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk about the Green Bay Packers' win over the Chicago Bears and how Jordan Love is viewed by opposing teams and fans around the NFL. First, Jason thanks the group for accidentally including him on their group chat show prep (that Matt didn't notice)! Jim explains his take why he doesn't FEAR Jordan Love as a Bears fan and if he can get over the hump of fringe Top 5 given his history of back-breaking mistakes -- How far is Love from Elite, and is Micah Parsons ultimately the Green Bay MVP? Jason also hangs around to answer a couple questions for Molly and Matt -- Will Rashan Gary be on this team next season, and has Christian Watson emerged as the true No. 1 WR?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown continue reacting to the Packers' 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears, moving Green Bay up to No. 2 in the NFC playoff picture. They revisit Jim's take from yesterday when he said he still doesn't feel like he's AFRAID of Jordan Love like he was Aaron Rodgers & Brett Favre, leading to today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Should opposing teams FEAR Jordan Love? Before that, they get sidetracked by the Carbliss Talk/Text Line -- someone details how someone fell in love with their significant other (even though no one asked) and Matt learns something new about dandruff! They get into today's conversation around Love and if opposing teams and fans FEAR him -- is it better if opponents don't fear him so that they overlook him, and are Packers fans more afraid of losing when Love has the ball at the end of games compared to the confidence they felt when Aaron Rodgers was under center? Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk about the Green Bay Packers' win over the Chicago Bears and how Jordan Love is viewed by opposing teams and fans around the NFL. First, Jason thanks the group for accidentally including him on their group chat show prep (that Matt didn't notice)! Jim explains his take why he doesn't FEAR Jordan Love as a Bears fan and if he can get over the hump of fringe Top 5 given his history of back-breaking mistakes -- How far is Love from Elite, and is Micah Parsons ultimately the Green Bay MVP? Jason also hangs around to answer a couple questions for Molly and Matt -- Will Rashan Gary be on this team next season, and has Christian Watson emerged as the true No. 1 WR? Jim, Matt & Molly wrap up discussing if they think opposing teams are actually afraid of Love, and what NFL QBs are universally FEARED!

Waddle and Silvy get a Winter Meetings check-in from Jesse Rogers before setting your playoff lineups with Meller's Waiver Wire.

Waddle and Silvy are joined by Michael Wilbon for his weekly conversation before the guys run through Aki's A-List.

Waddle breaks down what he saw on film from DJ Moore and if any of the smoke around him is cause for concern. They also allow See Red Fred to defend himself and hear the latest NFL power rankings in Waddle's World.

It's ESPN's John Anderson's Homer Hour as Homer NEEDS to know if John has contributed to Missouri's NIL fund and looking at the landscape of college athletics. ESPN Wisconsin's Packers Guy, Jason Wilde, joins the show to discuss Jordan Love's climb, what the biggest turnaround has been since back-to-back losses, and the state of the passcatchers. John gives his favorite part of the Packers as they stand at 9-3-1.

What is price gouging, and what are the repercussions of such an act? Hear what Julia and Telly have to say on the matter. Major Garrett joins the airwaves to discuss his love of Neil Diamond, funny Milwaukee encounters and Donald Trump’s talks about affordability and the Caribbean boat strike. What’s the weather looking like? TMJ4’s Lauren Larsen joins the program to discuss the falling temperatures and the upcoming snowfall on tonight’s forecast. A Wisconsin Soybean Farmer gives his perspective on Trump’s farm bill. Julia Fello sat down with Doug Rebout of Rebout Farms in Janesville.