John & Gordy

Today’s episode kicks off with birthday celebrations for Gordy and Ringo Starr, complete with playful banter and musical tributes. The hosts dive into serious discussions on the Texas flash floods, highlighting failures in meteorological predictions and Trump’s bizarre claim of a ‘Biden setup.’ The episode explains Republican responses, particularly Greg Abbott’s reliance on prayer. Elon Musk’s proposed ‘American Party’ gets a skeptical review, questioning its viability. The show wraps with humorous weather updates featuring killer mosquitoes and a tease of political party drama. A lively mix of celebration, critique, and whimsical weather woes!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

In a lively episode, John and Gordy celebrate Gordy’s birthday with tales of mosquito battles at home and nostalgia for childhood seating arrangements. Amidst the banter, they critique the Wisconsin budget’s impact on agriculture, noting hidden funds and federal cuts. John and Gordy mock misconceptions about healthy men lounging on grandma’s couch while diving into global trade deals with Vietnam and the coal industry’s misleading narratives. They chat about Trump’s bizarre UFC plans at the White House and draw parallels to dystopian films like ‘Running Man.’ Idiocracy reigns supreme as they debunk myths about renewable energy and the absurdity of current politics.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

To begin The Best of John and Gordy Show, the guys speak about the Morgan Wallen concert and how it was so massive this past weekend. All the roads were blocked all throughout Madison. Gordy mentions how he went to Stable Rock Winery over the weekend that had perfect the greatest potato salad he’s ever had.

We then get into the wonderful interview with Brian Belefant, author of The Sultan of Garbage! Brian explaining his reasoning behind writing a book about the garbage island and the importance of not downplaying the recycling situation in the U.S. He even talks about visiting the island and why there is so much trash in our oceans!

After that interview, they talk with Mike McCabe, political reform activist in Wisconsin who worked for 15 years as executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, and asked about his amazing trip in Tanzania! From the funny stories about Warthog River to the intense moments dealing with food uncertainty, you are not going to want to miss out on this conversation.

To finish out The Best of John and Gordy podcast, we introduce Serenity Pet Spa’s owner, Lis Johnston! Lis gave the guys insights on how to keep your pet safe for Independence Day! She also gave us a look at her new store that is opening very soon!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

Big Stories to begin our second hour today! We hear from Rebecca Bradley about how much she hates Susan Crawford. They turn their stories to public health care as they mention COVID in the big 2025. Later in the hour, they meet with Jim Santelle from Amicus: A Law Review! The guys mention Derrick Van Orden and how even he admits the big, ugly bill will end up hurting Wisconsin. In the last segment, they had a special guest call into the show who was the last producer for John and Gordy in the Morning, Sam Davisson! The episode wraps up with them reminiscing about the good times and the funny styrofoam boat Sam used!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

John and Gordy start off the show right with the usual “Would You Rather” segment . We then take a deep dive into the wonderful world of Tim Slekar, host of BustED Pencils! He talks to the guys about the pressure students feel about preparing for life after graduation. John adds talk about a commercial-scale sawmill in Antigo where woodcutting is at the forefront. They also mention the a web wisdom about the ultimate Project 2025 plan from Trump. This was a jammed pack show with stories breaking as they were talking! You’re not going to want to miss out!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

John and Gordy start off with listening to Tony Evers and Republicans agreeing on a state budget! The guys get to talking with guest Mike McCabe, political reform activist in Wisconsin, about his beautiful trip in Tanzania. He describes all the different struggles, beauties, and overall life in Tanzania. From talking about Warthog River, River of Mosquitoes, Cloud Forest, and all of the mind blowing animals he saw on his trip! With a side of Wisconsin weather updates and local politics, it’s a jam-packed episode.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

In this hour of John and Gordy in the Morning, they begin with the wonderful game of “Would You Rather”. We then get to ideocracy where John and Gordy get into the exuberating news about Pat Paulson as well as the new “Walmart coin”. Melanie Stansbury gets mentioned by John because she started triggering Marjorie Taylor Greene into a gavel-banging meltdown at a House hearing. Friendly banter ensues as the guys can’t stop talking about the alligator Alcatraz border debate! If you think this hour is funny, then tune in!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

The guys came out with a bang in hour two as they dive into the deep mega bill story Trump plans to enact in late July. With Brittney Merlot gone, weather was at a standstill but tankini summer wasn’t. All three guys in the studio were confused on what a tankini bikini was and why it was used! They guys talk with Lis Johnston from the Serenity Pet Spa explaining how important it is to take care of your pets this 4th of July. With talks about new citizenship databases and medication booths on the freeway, it truly was a packed show!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

To kick us off this morning, John and Gordy talk to producer Dom about his wonderful 4th of July plans and also describes John’s new plan when it comes to implementing show toys. They get into Idiocracy with Biden vs. Trump pardons as well as Trumps’ new “plan” on incorporating an alligator border moat. Not only that, but Trump is now slashing protections for coal miners in a cut the guys played. They ended talking with Brian Belefant, author of The Sultan of Garbage, explaining the reasoning behind writing a book about the garbage island! This was only the first hour, so stay tuned for more!

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

The episode dives into the Supreme Court’s contentious decision to limit nationwide injunctions, sparking fears of unchecked executive power. With dissenting voices like Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor warning of a potential erosion of democracy, the discussion highlights concerns about the Trump administration’s agenda, including birthright citizenship challenges. Meanwhile, AI-generated content, dubbed ‘AI slop,’ as scrutinized for its potential to blur reality, allowing disinformation (hence ChatGPT). John and Gordy also touch on lighter topics like Spinal Tap’s cinematic return at Marcus Cinemas and encourage listeners to vote for them in a local poll.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!