Kyle & Brust

Hour 2 opens with Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, where Ron in the Key takes down Ben in ugly fashion as Jesse Nelson reads the questions. Ben and Jesse then try to guess which former Packers made Pro Football Focus’ 20-year all-team, leading to confusion over Aaron Rodgers, David Bakhtiari, Charles Woodson, Devante Adams, Casey Hayward and even Snacks Harrison. The guys react to Jeff Passan’s comments about the Brewers’ trade deadline window and whether Milwaukee should be aggressive enough to make a true swing, even if Tarik Skubal still feels unlikely. They also revisit Jesse’s infamous Pat Murphy take from last May, when he wondered how long the Brewers should give the eventual NL Manager of the Year. The hour ends with one of Jesse’s greatest bits: his “Big New Yorker” Pizza Hut accent and Freddy Peralta-to-the-Mets joke.

The 414 Hour opens with Jesse getting another chance at Kyle Wallace’s signature intro, complete with a comparison to Kyle’s original delivery and Jesse’s old Boston-flavored attempt. Ben and Jesse debate what the Brewers should prioritize at the trade deadline, with Jesse pushing bullpen help while Ben argues that a major starting pitching swing could change Milwaukee’s postseason ceiling. They also discuss whether an all-in move for Tarik Skubal would be the Brewers’ version of the Packers trading for Micah Parsons. The conversation shifts to LeBron James reportedly exploring options and why the idea of LeBron teaming up with Giannis in Miami would feel especially gross to Ben. Later, Catastrophic with C-Katt turns into a debate about house guests, friendship tiers and who deserves the next Milwaukee sports mural, before the show closes with a U.S. soccer update and Homer questioning Ben’s parenting plans.

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.

Ben Brust and Josh DiMaggio are live from Summerfest with Kyle Wallace one day away from his wedding, and the show opens with more listeners invited to tell Ben he is not invited to theirs. The guys preview Jacob Misiorowski’s start against the Cubs and explain why “The Miz” has become appointment viewing for Brewers fans. They react to Homer calling Misiorowski a bigger freak than Giannis Antetokounmpo, debating the difference between raw athletic uniqueness and championship impact. The hour also veers into Crocs at Summerfest, Giannis reportedly limiting the Bucks’ trade options, and Caleb Williams being denied the “Iceman” trademark thanks to a La Crosse-founded company.

Ben and Josh continue obsessing over what Jacob Misiorowski might do on the mound, with Ben dreaming up everything from a perfect game to an immaculate inning and maybe both in the same night. Ryan Braun’s comments from the day before help frame just how special Misiorowski’s stuff is, even as Josh tries to keep the expectations from getting completely out of control. The guys play “Guess Who?” with Kyle Wallace’s best out-of-context quotes from the week, including geese, NBA dating circles, and Kyle giving cousins access to his credit card. Jason Wilde also joins unexpectedly to praise one of Ben’s biggest Badgers moments and talk through the nerves, preparation, and perspective that come with playing in huge games.

The final hour opens with Ben sharing that he and his wife are expecting another daughter, officially confirming he is meant to be a girl dad. Tory Lowe joins for a Tory Lowe Friday and reacts to the Giannis trade with gratitude, grace, and a reminder that Giannis still brought Milwaukee a championship. The guys also debate Tucker Kraft’s value, whether he deserves to become the highest-paid tight end in football, and what Tori would buy first with $20 million. Later, Ben and Josh rip the All-Star voting that has Brice Turang behind less deserving candidates, discuss Pat Murphy managing after back surgery, and close with Misiorowski strikeout props before Ben heads into the Homer Hour.

Ben Brust hosts from Summerfest with Josh DiMaggio filling in for Kyle Wallace, who is away getting ready for his wedding. The guys work through the next stage of Giannis Antetokounmpo grief, reacting to Jim Owczarski’s reporting and how much the end of the Bucks era changed the way fans view Giannis. Ben lays out a harsh reality check with Milwaukee’s projected win total dropping into the mid-20s, while Josh wonders what success even looks like without Giannis. They search for positives in the Bucks’ reset, including Taylor Jenkins, no Doc Rivers, cheaper seats, and a roster with no expectations. The hour wraps with a chaotic Over/Under game on NBA franchise valuations and a tease of Bill Barnwell’s latest Packers ranking.

Ben and Josh react to Bill Barnwell ranking the Packers’ offensive playmakers 17th in the NFL and debate whether that undersells Green Bay’s group. They make the case for Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Josh Jacobs, and how much the offensive line will determine Jordan Love’s ceiling. Jason Wilde joins to explain why Tucker Kraft could reset the tight end market, why the Packers’ skill group should be better with clearer roles, and why Taylor Jenkins is the best reason for Bucks optimism. The guys also discuss MLB’s next CBA proposal, deferred contracts, the Dodgers’ spending model, and why the Brewers’ sustained success should be appreciated. The hour closes with more Summerfest chaos and Ben revisiting the awkward fallout from not inviting Josh to his wedding.