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The guys break down their NFL and college football picks for the week, including if the Bears can handle another week without Caleb Williams. Plus, breaking down some other marquee spots in the NFL and some prime letdown spots in the college football.

Local Chef Paul Bartolotta talks about how Michelin announced that Milwaukee would be included in its new Great Lakes guide. Why is his new restaurant ‘High Stakes’ described as a seriously unserious Euro-Inspired steakhouse with a touch of high-energy Las Vegas swagger? How do you see ‘High Stakes’ contributing to shifting the narrative of this crucial nightlife and business district? Does he feel national culinary eyes are looking at Milwaukee and the rest of the state differently than they were a decade ago? What do restaurants need to do in order to stand out in Milwaukee today? Is he concerned about the recent safety concerns on Water Street?

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by Joe Zepecki and Bill McCoshen to discuss the Jack Smith hearing, congressional dysfunction, and the backlash over lawmakers leaving Washington ahead of the midterms.

The panel breaks down the latest Marquette Law School poll and the tight race between David Crowley and Tom Tiffany, including the impact of outside money and campaign staffing. Hour two covers concerns about President Trump’s health, the reopening of the Watergate case, “Say Something Nice,” and the Brewers’ championship hopes. Plus, Steve and Kristin revisit interviews with Robin Yount and Charlie Berens on baseball, Christian Yelich, and Wisconsin’s data center debate.

1. Burlington native Tony Romo is out at CBS Sports about two months after his arrest here in Milwaukee.

2. The latest jobs report shows U.S. employers added 29-thousand jobs in September, falling well short of analysts' expectations.

3. The postseason run for the Milwaukee Brewers starts tomorrow at American Family Field!

Craig Karmazin joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to look ahead to the Brewers’ playoff series against the Padres and explain what stands out about this year’s club. Craig discusses Jacob Misiorowski’s transformation into a frontline postseason weapon, Joey Ortiz’s improvement and the depth Milwaukee can deploy out of the bullpen. The conversation turns to the challenge of winning at Petco Park and why the Brewers can’t afford to look ahead to teams like the Dodgers. Craig also weighs in on the Packers’ matchup with rookie quarterback Jalen Daniels and Green Bay’s revamped offensive line. Plus, the crew looks ahead to a Bucks roster loaded with new faces and plenty of preseason intrigue.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to debate who deserves the most blame for the Packers’ offensive line disaster. Wilde explains why the players have to share responsibility for missed assignments while also questioning Green Bay’s personnel decisions and preparation. He expects Kevin Zeitler to play at right guard and Laken Tomlinson at left guard as the Packers try to stabilize the unit. Wilde also discusses whether Mekhi Becton could eventually become an option at tackle and provides an update on Savion Williams’ return timeline. Plus, the crew revisits the lofty Cordarrelle Patterson comparison Williams received coming out of the draft.

The Packers are scrambling to fix their offensive line, and Kyle Wallace joins the crew to debate whether Kevin Zeitler could immediately step in at right guard. They break down how Green Bay reached this point, splitting responsibility between Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur’s coaching staff and the players struggling to execute. The guys discuss what veterans Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton could bring to an offense desperate to give Jordan Love more time. Plus, Kyle shares his confidence that even an average offensive line could dramatically change the outlook for the Packers. The hour also features plenty of Kyle Wallace chaos, from his dinner rules and cheap tendencies to his concerns about the station’s water.

Kyle Wallace explains why his confidence in the Brewers has grown ahead of their playoff series against the Padres. The crew breaks down Milwaukee’s pitching depth, Jacob Misiorowski’s rise, Robert Gasser’s potential Game 3 assignment and the challenge of pitching at Petco Park. They also examine a Brewers lineup that enters the postseason with considerably more experience than its youth might suggest. Kyle believes Milwaukee’s consistent winning and ability to have different players step up gives the team reason for confidence entering October. Plus, Josh explains why the Padres matchup still makes him nervous before Craig Karmazin joins the show.

RBS HR 3 - The NFL Roundtable continues with NFL picks, soundcheck, and fan voicemails.

RBS HR 2 - It's a Victory edition of the NFL Roundtable. We hear "5 Big Things," "Hey Tony," "Slop Pot," and "Lasso of Truth."