Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 after Matt ACES today's Minute to Win It on the favorites to win the NBA Finals according to ESPN Bet! They continue discussing how these odds seem very disrespectful to the +5000 Milwaukee Bucks, and they hear why insider Brian Windhorst is still squeamish about Giannis' future in Milwaukee after the signing of Myles Turner and departure of Damian Lillard. Is this Bucks roster SIGNIFICANTLY better than it was by the end of last season? They wrap early for Brewers baseball with Throwing Stones, as Matt asks if we should be throwing stones at the Packers' history of throwback uniforms.

Matt Hamilton and Molly Brown hold it down once more without Jim Rutledge while he's on vacation, and their also without Molly's wedding ring... Molly recaps how & where she THINKS she lost her wedding today and tries to describe the anxiety of still not knowing where it is, leading to today's close-to-home Siding Unlimited poll question: If you lose your wedding ring, how long do you wait to tell your significant other? They also discuss the harrows of losing track of children and producer Primetime's one-player game of hide and go seek as a kid. Molly also explains her hatred for doubleheaders after the Brewers won their first of two games versus the Mets in the Big Apple today! Jason Wilde joins the show to address Packers fans' fantasy of possibly trading for TJ Watt, after he addresses the important question of the day: how should Molly handle losing your wedding ring? Jason needs all the details that Molly does (and doesn't) know about how she lost her wedding ring today and how she's handling WHEN she will tell her husband... Jason shares his experience as well as if he's ever lost track of other prized possessions like his children at a department store. Hour 1 wraps up with Minute to Win It, as Molly and producer primetime quiz Matt on the top odds to win next year's NBA Finals, per ESPN Bet, which are rather disrespectful toward the Milwaukee Bucks!

Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll on with today's reactions to the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing free agent center Myles Turner! They review the results of today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- After today’s moves, do the Bucks look desperate or smart --, and they get into how many teams in the Eastern Conference are clearly better than the Bucks. Then, they go deeper into the conversation around Bucks GM Jon Horst and his willingness to go all in with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and who would you rather have as a general manager: Horst or Brian Gutekunst? First, they also give an update on the Brewers' rain delay and Matt's potential golf plans tomorrow... During Throwing Stones, Matt also explains his beef with the Cleveland Browns' plans to build a new enclosed stadium (go retractable or go broke)! They wrap up reviewing today's poll results!

Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown hold down the open of today's show reacting to the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign free agent center Myles Turner on a 4-year, $107 million deal! They marvel at the Bucks almost unprecedented decision to stretch the remainder Dame's $113 million salary to make space for Turner, get into the teams other moves from Kevin Porter Jr to Pat Connaughton, and they hear from ESPN's NBA expert Tim Bontemps explain why this move doesn't make the Bucks that much better than they were at the end of the playoffs! Jim Rutledge joins from Mirror Lake fresh of his paddle board to give his thoughts on Bucks GM Jon Horst making the Hail Mary move that he talked about during yesterday's show, and he explains why he's not willing to eat crow on his anti-Horst takes just yet! Matt & Molly roll on and throw out today's first Siding Unlimited poll question: After today’s moves, do the Bucks look desperate or smart? Can both be true, and how much better does this make the Bucks in the Eastern Conference next year? They wrap up Hour 1 addressing some of the fan's sentiments that Dame was somehow done dirty in this entire transaction, and they Shams Charania's report that Dame actually "welcomed" the change of scenery out of Milwaukee!

Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 by giving their responses to today's main Siding Unlimited poll question: Did the Bucks extend Bobby Portis to keep Giannis in Milwaukee or to win a Championship? Does this current Bucks roster make Giannis want to stick in Milwaukee, and is this just the first of many moves as the Bucks attempt to just remain relevant with Giannis next year? Jim Rutledge calls in while on vacation to join conversation about the Bucks extending Bobby Portis and their attempt to build a roster that can contend next year. Can the Bucks both build a championship roster AND keep Giannis happy and is this a "gap year" or a "hail mary year" for Milwaukee and its superstar? Jim also gives his vibe check on his team the Chicago Bulls and the rest of the Eastern Conference, and he begins by answering today's first Siding Unlimited poll question: At what age should kids be trusted to start driving their parents’ vehicles? During Throwing Stones, Matt goes into his Conspiracy Corner to talk about Malik Beasley being at the center of a federal gambling probe for ALLEGED actions he took while with the Bucks in 2023-24. Matt & Molly wrap up the show revisiting today's Siding Unlimited poll questions and give one final reminder: Go Vote for JM&M in the Final Day of Best of Madison Voting!

Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown hold it down while Jim Rutledge is out on vacation this week. The duo recap Matt's weekend trip with the wifey up to his family's cabin, where his dad FINALLY gave him permission to drive the boat on the lake! They ask today's first Siding Unlimited poll question: At what age should kids be trusted to start driving their parents’ vehicles? He also tells the story of the piece of Matt Hamilton memorabilia that he stumbled upon while out and about in the Northwoods, leading to some reflection on his spot in the world of curling fame. Then, they listen to some of the latest on the Bucks' efforts to build a roster around Giannis, including their 3-year, $44 million extension to retain sixth-man extraordinaire Bobby Portis. Mark Tauscher joins the show to give his thoughts on the Bucks extending Bobby Portis over the weekend and the Steelers making a blockbuster move as they build around Aaron Rodgers. Does extending Bobby move the Bucks closer to a championship or just make Giannis happy, and does trading for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith have anything to do with Rodgers' input on Pittsburgh's roster? They also discuss the lingering contract questions on the Packers' offensive line, and Tuasch congratulates Matt on finally being grown up enough to drive his dad's pontoon! Matt & Molly wrap up by teasing today's main Siding Unlimited poll question: Did the Bucks extend Bobby Portis to keep Giannis in Milwaukee or to win a Championship?

Jason Wilde joins Matt and Molly to talk about the ridiculousness of his producer, Jesse Nelson, sliding in to co-host today's show rather than stepping up to produce it instead! Who's a better producer: Jesse or Primetime Wollersheim? They get into some series Packers questions for Jason, including why Matt LaFleur is STILL underappreciated by the national media, and Jason explains which coach in the NFC North that he'd want as his personal head coach. Matt also asks what's up with the lingering contract questions for the Packers' offensive line with Elgton Jenkins, Zach Tom, and rookie "Tony" Belton!

Matt Hamilton, Molly Brown and Jesse Nelson try to keep this Phish Friday on the rails while producer Primetime flummoxes the name of the Bucks' 2nd-round draft pick last night, Bogoljub Markovic of Lithuana (or Serbia). Jim Rutledge calls into his own show while out for the early phases of vacation. He gives his thoughts on the Bucks draft-night additions before crushing the new Utah Badgers, as John Tonje (who was picked No. 53) AND Stephen Crowl could be joining Micah Potter on the Jazz! Jim also tells Jesse one of the few artists he'd be willing to stick around to watch after a Brewers baseball game! Matt, Molly & Jesse roll into Molly's Game, as she throws out some of this weekend's betting lines in boxing, the Brewers vs Rockies series, and tonight's Indiana Fever vs Dallar Stars game in the WNBA. They wrap up the show with a abbreviated Poll Dancing, hearing the dulcet tones of Riley Jauch asking about summer humidity vs winter freeze!

Matt Hamilton and Molly Brown hold it down with... JESSE NELSON, who fills in for Jim's first day on vacation while Matt also broadcasts remotely from his family's cabin Up North! Since Matt was traveling, he missed the incredible Made 'Em Believe event organized by our very own Molly Brow, so Jesse goes producer & adopts a new version of What Matt Missed -- Matt Libs edition -- to quiz Matt on what he did/didn't miss from Made 'Em Believe! Then, they start talking about Badgers football's SquatFest this morning before diving into Matt's weekend with today's Siding Unlimited poll question: What’s the ideal number of people for a Cabin trip Up North? Jason Wilde joins the show to talk about the ridiculousness of his producer, Jesse Nelson, sliding in to co-host today's show rather than stepping up to produce it instead! Who's a better producer: Jesse or Primetime Wollersheim? They get into some series Packers questions for Jason, including why Matt LaFleur is STILL underappreciated by the national media, and Jason explains which coach in the NFC North that he'd want as his personal head coach. Matt also asks what's up with the lingering contract questions for the Packers' offensive line with Elgton Jenkins, Zach Tom, and rookie "Tony" Belton!

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Matt to discuss all things NBA Draft and the new implications for a potential Hawks-Bucks trade after last night's Round 1. They dive into Evan's proposed trade package from the Hawks for Giannis, why he still believes that Giannis will want to stay with Milwaukee, and the idea of waiting until after July for Giannis to finish his evaluation process this offseason. First, they talk about Badgers basketball and tonight's Made 'Em Believe event honoring the 2014-15 team... Does Ben Brust deserve credit for hosting an event about a team that got BETTER AFTER he left the program??