With Kyle Wallace out after getting married, Ben Brust is joined by Gabe Neitzel and immediately recaps Kyle’s very on-brand wedding logistics, including the threat of locked church doors and a ceremony that started later than promised. Ben and Gabe also get into Brewers-Cubs, pushing back on panic after Milwaukee drops a couple frustrating series despite still sitting at 50-31. They debate what Matt Arnold should prioritize at the trade deadline, with starting pitching, bullpen help and a potential bat all on the table. Later, Ben publicly apologizes to Gabe for asking for a late wedding plus-one and relives one of his all-time worst Friendsgiving moments involving Gabe’s wife’s name.

Ben and Gabe continue the Keyshawn Nixon conversation, debating whether Packers fans underappreciate his path from undrafted free agent to return star, slot corner and eventual outside starter. Jason Wilde joins and quickly makes it clear he is tired of fighting the same Nixon arguments, but still offers thoughts on Green Bay’s cornerback and offensive line questions entering training camp. Wilde also discusses Jordan Love’s focus on footwork, movement in the pocket and how Luke Getsy can help him continue developing. The hour shifts back to Brewers-Cubs, including Jeff Levering’s memorable radio call dunking on Craig Counsell and whether the Cubs rivalry still makes American Family Field feel too friendly to visiting fans. Ben and Gabe also revisit the pain of the Brewers’ 2024 Wild Card loss and whether fans ever really feel losses more than the players themselves.

The 414 Hour opens with Ben trying to survive without Kyle’s signature intro, leading to a hilarious comparison between Kyle Wallace’s original delivery and Jesse Nelson’s very different attempt. Ben and Gabe then react to Malik Beasley’s gambling indictment, the details of prop-bet allegations and why legalized sportsbooks have become so quick to flag suspicious betting activity. Catastrophic with C-Katt brings the show into arena football chaos, the studio’s broken air conditioning and questionable heat-survival strategies from childhood. Brian Bulaga joins for a Discount Liquor soccer update, where the guys preview the U.S. knockout match against Bosnia and revisit Homer’s 10-to-1 bet with Bulaga. The hour closes with Bulaga weighing in on Keisean Nixon’s value and why he believes Nixon deserves more than his current salary.

It's Mark Tauscher on Molly & Jim! He joins to weigh in on the Badgers in-state recruits after Jim talked with some of them today, how transcendant Jacob Misiorowski is in Wisconsin sports, whether Wisconsin-Chicago rivalries have ramped up since the Bears defeated the Packers in the playoffs last season, and much more!

Molly & Jim roll on into hour number two as they begin with a conversation about Taylor Swift getting married at Madison Square Garden before the conversation is brought back to the Brewers and specifically The Miz, where they ponder, who's the best athlete you've ever seen in-person? An extended conversation toupees takes you through the rest of the show.

It's another Monday on Molly & Jim! Today the crew is discussing the Milwaukee Brewers after a difficult series against the Chicago Cubs, today they're wondering, is there actually pressure on the Brewers to win a World Series? They also talk about whether all Wisconsin-Chicago rivalries have ramped up after the Bears beat the Packers twice last season. Mark Tauscher joins to weigh in on everything and lend his professional perspective before they wrap up with a debate on whether the Brewers will make a move at the deadline or not!

UW Athletics Hall of Famer and radio voice of the Wisconsin Badgers, Matt Lepay, joins Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch on The Jump Around! Lepay shares what a typical offseason is like as the broadcaster of the Wisconsin Badgers and how he's getting ready for the 2026 season. Lepay echoes belief in Luke Fickell as a head coach, could that mean a turnaround in the 2026 season for Wisconsin? Get to know more from Matt Lepay from his appearance on The Jump Around!

The Wisconsin Badgers open the 2026 season with one of their biggest challenges in years: a showdown against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field for the 2026 Shamrock Series.

On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down whether the Shamrock Series matchup could set the tone for Wisconsin’s entire season and what the Badgers need to show against a national title contender to leave fans optimistic.

We also discuss:

Why Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame is such a pivotal opener

Whether Luke Fickell’s team can build momentum with a strong performance

What would make Badger fans feel confident, win or lose

Dusty May’s surprising departure from Michigan and what it could mean for Greg Gard

Whether Greg Gard would ever leave Wisconsin for another coaching opportunity

Luke Fickell’s latest comments on the changing landscape of college football

Twitter Portal featuring the biggest conversations in Wisconsin athletics

Voice of the Wisconsin Badgers, Matt Lepay, joins the show to discuss the Badgers

If you love Wisconsin Badgers football, basketball, recruiting, and Big Ten analysis, subscribe for more live coverage and discussion from The Jump Around on ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

This hour features Adam Roberts on a Brewers-led fundraiser supporting flood relief efforts in Venezuela. Then, Mark Kass joins to discuss the new Bob Uecker documentary and the lasting legacy of one of Wisconsin’s most beloved sports figures. We also have a TMJ4 weather update and revisit the efforts of Brewers stars William Contreras and Jackson Chourio to help families affected by devastating flooding in Venezuela.

Mark Kass joins to discuss the new Bob Uecker documentary, now available for purchase. He shares insights into the project, Uecker’s enduring legacy, and why the beloved Brewers broadcaster remains one of Wisconsin’s most iconic figures.