Kyle & Brust

With Kyle Wallace still out, Ben Brust is joined by Alex Strouf for a patriotic start built around the U.S. soccer team getting Flo Balogun reinstated before its World Cup matchup with Belgium. The guys debate whether FIFA finally got the call right or simply bent its own rules because the tournament is in America. They also ask how many Brewers losses fans would sacrifice for a U.S. win, with Strouf willing to give up a full five-game Cardinals series while Ben draws the line at two. The conversation then shifts to Brandon Woodruff’s latest injury concern and whether the Brewers now have to prioritize starting pitching at the trade deadline. Ben and Strouf debate whether Matt Arnold should stay true to Milwaukee’s usual prospect-protecting approach or make a bigger swing while the Brewers’ World Series window feels open.

Hour 2 opens with more reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s emotional farewell to Milwaukee and his sit-down with Jim Paschke about chasing another championship. Ben and Strouf debate whether Giannis and the Bucks both waited too long to admit the partnership had run its course, especially after the Damian Lillard move failed and the Myles Turner signing felt more desperate than championship-changing. Jason Wilde joins to discuss Sean Eichorst’s first appearance on Wilde and Tausch, explaining why the new Wisconsin athletic director was careful not to overcommit publicly to Luke Fickell. Wilde also breaks down whether being a Wisconsin native matters for the job and why NIL fundraising and smart spending will ultimately define Eichorst’s tenure. Later, Wilde weighs in on Micah Parsons’ leadership with the Packers before Strouf’s Flo Rida shirtless story turns into a full doghouse confession about telling his fiancée dance is not a sport.

The 414 Hour opens with Alex Strouf trying to rap his way into the segment before Ben replays Jesse Nelson’s Boston-flavored intro attempts and Kyle Wallace texts in his approval. Ben and Strouf return to Giannis’ farewell and argue about whether the Bucks and Giannis should have accepted the breakup sooner, with callers comparing the fan base to kids in a divorce. The hour then turns to Brice Turang’s All-Star snub, leading Strouf to call for fan voting to be abolished while Ben pitches half-baked fixes like market-adjusted voting and captain’s picks. Catastrophic with C-Katt asks what Wisconsin should put in a 250-year time capsule, with pull tabs emerging as the strongest answer. Brian Bulaga joins for a Discount Liquor soccer update, explaining the strange timing of Flo Balogun’s reinstatement, why the decision still got the call right, and how important Balogun is for the U.S. against Belgium.

With Kyle Wallace out, Ben Brust is joined by Homer live from Summerfest as Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound for the Brewers. Homer defends choosing a Miz win over a U.S. soccer win, while Ben pushes back that a World Cup knockout victory matters more than one of 162 baseball games. The guys brainstorm Miz-themed bar promotions, including strikeout punch cards, “Miz Day” specials and prizes tied to 105-mile-per-hour fastballs. Jason Wilde joins to discuss the U.S. soccer win, the controversial red card and whether replay has helped or hurt officiating across sports. The hour wraps with Over/Under, as Ben and Homer try to guess the top hot dog-consuming cities in America.

Hour 2 starts with Ben playing Mark Tauscher’s defense of Matt LaFleur after the Packers’ playoff collapse against the Bears, leading Homer to argue that finishing games ultimately falls on the head coach. The guys debate whether LaFleur’s extension makes sense, why winning the NFC North matters, and what would actually count as postseason progress for Green Bay. They then shift back to the Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski’s innings workload and whether pitching in the All-Star Game would help baseball more than it would help Milwaukee. Homer also reveals he got scammed while trying to cancel a flight with Turkish Airlines, sparking a very personal lesson in customer service fraud. The hour closes with Ben trying to take over the case and get Homer at least a flight credit.

The 414 Hour opens after a rare Brewers loss on a Jacob Misiorowski start, with Ben and Homer debating why the U.S. soccer team celebrates wins with “Take Me Home, Country Roads” instead of “Sweet Caroline” or a more obvious American anthem. Brewers legend Nyjer Morgan joins the Yeingling Legends Line and insists he would find a way to get hits off The Miz, even as Ben and Homer use stats and AI to challenge him. T-Plush also breaks down what the Brewers need at the trade deadline, why he still wants another bat, and why the bottom of the lineup matters so much in October. Later, Bryan Bulaga joins for a Discount Liquor soccer update and explains why the red card against the U.S. was wrong, how the Americans match up with Belgium, and why beating England would be especially satisfying. Homer also revisits his 10-to-1 bet with Bulaga on the U.S. reaching the quarterfinals.

With Kyle Wallace out, Ben Brust and Gabe Neitzel are live from the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Sportsbook and immediately test their focus with baseball, Wimbledon and World Cup action all over the 2,000-square-foot video wall. The guys debate whether they would rather watch Brewers-Reds or the U.S. soccer knockout match against Bosnia if they could only choose one. Callers and texters split on the question, with some embracing the World Cup wave and others wanting nothing to do with soccer. Ben and Gabe also discuss bandwagon fans, why international sports can unify fans differently, and how fun the Brewers have become to watch every night. Later, they get into Giannis’ mural being tagged downtown, Josh DiMaggio’s surprising knowledge of graffiti culture, and Brice Turang’s concerning lefty-lefty splits despite his overall strong season.

Live from the Pottawatomie Casino Hotel Sportsbook, Ben Brust and Gabe Neitzel keep the Brewers-vs-USA soccer debate rolling before shifting into a State of the Packers follow-up. Gabe explains why he would rather take the Packers over 10.5 wins at plus money than lay juice on over 9.5, while Ben worries about Micah Parsons’ ACL recovery and how quickly he can realistically impact the season. The guys rank Green Bay’s top pass-catching options, with Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden all part of a more clearly defined offense. They also react to Rob Demovsky comparing Jordan Love and Caleb Williams, debate whether the Bears or Vikings are the bigger NFC North threat, and discuss what new Wisconsin athletic director Sean Eichorst means for Luke Fickell and Badgers football. The hour closes with Gabe calling out Ben and Jesse Nelson for fumbling the Packers on PFF’s all-20-year team, especially letting Mason Crosby get discussed before Charles Woodson.

The 414 Hour opens with Ben and Gabe reliving Jesse Nelson’s failed attempt at Kyle Wallace’s signature intro before getting back into Brewers trade-deadline dreams. They debate whether the Brewers should consider a major swing for Tarik Skubal, how deep Milwaukee’s prospect pool is, and why even a painful move like dealing Sal Frelick could be discussed if the return is big enough. Ben and Gabe also compare the Brewers’ potential all-in move to the Packers trading for Micah Parsons, while stressing that Milwaukee’s current roster and farm system create rare flexibility. The hour then shifts to the U.S. soccer match against Bosnia, with Ben explaining why he is nervous that a loss would send everyone back to dismissing U.S. soccer as the same old story. Later, Catastrophic with C-Katt leads to a debate about drinking someone else’s water bottle, Rory McIlroy wearing his green jacket to Wimbledon, and whether championship jackets should exist beyond golf.

With Kyle Wallace out, Ben Brust is joined by Jesse Nelson for a show that starts with the two roasting each other while introducing Jesse to new producer C-Katt. The guys react to Wisconsin reportedly hiring Sean Eichorst as athletic director, debating whether his Texas experience matters more than his past at Nebraska and how much the job ultimately comes down to fixing football. Mark Tauscher joins to explain why football revenue has to drive the department and how Wisconsin needs to develop talent more like the Brewers than simply try to outspend everyone. Ben also shares his missed chance to break Kager Knueppel’s Duke commitment after playing against him in men’s league. The hour closes by setting up another edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, with Ben worried that the Knueppel family may already view him as a doofus.