Kyle & Brust

The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust alongside Kyle Wallace ahead of an absolutely massive Wisconsin sports Sunday. With Packers-Bears at noon and Brewers-Dodgers Game 1 of the NLCS Sunday night, the guys debate which team needs a victory more. Kyle believes Green Bay's season is essentially over with a loss to Chicago, while Strouf argues Milwaukee has far more at stake against the defending World Series champions. Plus, Caleb Williams' surprise upgrade to questionable creates some last-minute uncertainty about who the Packers will face at Lambeau.

The K&B Fam weighs in, with callers arguing that the Brewers absolutely cannot afford another slow start against Los Angeles after being swept in last year's NLCS. One fan even suggests Milwaukee should return the favor and sweep the Dodgers this time around. Strouf admits that possibility hadn't crossed his mind, while Kyle loves the confidence and believes this Brewers team has earned the right to dream big. The guys also remember legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka and his enormous impact on the Packers-Bears rivalry.

Then the focus shifts to Jacob Misiorowski versus Tarik Skubal in Game 1. Strouf believes every Miz start is a must-win opportunity, especially against a Dodgers rotation featuring Skubal, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Kyle has more confidence in Milwaukee's pitching depth after strong performances from Logan Henderson and Robert Gasser, but says the real concern is whether the Brewers can finally capitalize with runners in scoring position. With 37 runners left on base against San Diego, Green Bay's baseball neighbors can't afford to waste those opportunities against Los Angeles.

Plus, the guys explain why Pat Murphy's confidence in Garrett Mitchell and Jake Bauers could be the difference in October, and why this year's Brewers are better equipped to challenge the Dodgers than last year's team. Finally, Strouf is forced to revisit his infamous NFL Combine performance after promising to become a "physical specimen" by next year. Seven months later, the workout plan has fallen apart, Kyle is questioning everybody's finances and Strouf's athletic redemption tour is looking increasingly unlikely.

The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust alongside Kyle Wallace as the guys answer five burning questions ahead of Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Will puts them on the spot about whether Matt LaFleur or Ben Johnson will dominate Monday's headlines, whether Green Bay's offensive line can survive Chicago's defense and whether Jordan Love will be the best player on the field. Kyle believes a win could completely change the conversation surrounding the Packers, while Strouf remains skeptical that one victory can erase a month of offensive struggles.

Then Micah Parsons sparks speculation about his return with a pair of social media posts, including "One week closer." While Parsons has yet to return to practice, Kyle believes November remains the realistic target and argues Green Bay shouldn't rush its star pass rusher back from his ACL injury. With Edgerrin Cooper already lost for the season, the guys debate who can step up defensively and whether Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can help Jonathan Gannon manufacture pressure without two of his biggest playmakers.

Plus, Guess Who returns with some of Kyle Wallace's most ridiculous moments of the week. From demanding fluoride at the dentist to comparing the Packers to Oscar the Grouch climbing out of a trash can, Kyle attempts to remember his own words with predictably chaotic results. Will also brings back Kyle's infamous Winnie the Pooh sleeping habits, his unwavering demands for Matt LaFleur and an especially memorable conversation about the Brewers needing more swagger.

Finally, the guys revisit the energy surrounding Packers-Bears after Green Bay's locker room starts firing back at Chicago. Javon Bullard, Evan Williams and Tucker Kraft have made it clear the rivalry still matters, and Kyle believes that attitude is exactly what the Packers need after their disappointing start. Strouf wonders whether the sudden intensity is genuine or a sign that Green Bay realizes it is no longer the unquestioned big brother in the rivalry.

The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust as Torrey Lowe joins the show ahead of Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Torrey believes Chicago fans have gotten a little too comfortable after their recent success and says one good season doesn't erase decades of Green Bay dominance. Despite the Packers' ugly 2-2 start, Torrey and Kyle believe the offensive line is finally showing signs of improvement and Sunday could be the game that gets Green Bay back on track. They also debate whether Jordan Love needs to use his legs more often to overcome the offense's continued struggles.

Then it's time for Green Bay Props & Preview, with Will putting Kyle and Strouf through the biggest betting questions surrounding Sunday's rivalry matchup. With the Packers moving from 2.5-point underdogs to just one-point underdogs, the guys debate whether Jordan Love will surpass 241.5 passing yards, whether Tucker Kraft finally delivers a breakout performance and whether Green Bay can score more than 22 points for the first time this season. The biggest concern remains Chicago's rushing attack, especially with Edgerrin Cooper unavailable and DeAndre Swift threatening to exploit Green Bay's struggling run defense.

Willingly Useless takes the show completely off the rails with a debate over whether adults should give foul balls to kids. Kyle and Will believe catching a baseball is a memory worth keeping, while Strouf thinks the right move is handing it to a younger fan. That somehow turns into Drake Maye questioning the moon landing, a discussion about space exploration and the surprising amount of money an MLB mascot could make.

Finally, Homer joins the show and immediately gets dragged into the moon-landing debate before remembering legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka. Homer explains why Ditka was one of the NFL's truly larger-than-life personalities and recalls the legendary hatred between Ditka and former Packers coach Forrest Gregg. According to Homer, today's Packers-Bears rivalry doesn't come close to the intensity those two coaches brought to the field

Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers advancing to the NLCS after eliminating the Padres in four games. The guys hand out shout-outs to the biggest contributors from the series, including Garrett Mitchell, Aaron Ashby, Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich, Robert Gasser, and the dominant Brewers bullpen. They also debate who truly deserves Series MVP, with Pat Murphy earning plenty of praise for his leadership and in-game decisions. Plus, listeners join the celebration before the hour wraps up with a Brewers-themed edition of Over/Under.

Would you trade a Packers loss to guarantee a Brewers Game 1 win in the NLCS? Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust spend the hour locked in one of their biggest debates yet, with callers overwhelmingly weighing in on the hypothetical. Jason Wilde joins to preview Packers-Bears, discussing Green Bay's struggling run game, the defense, Aaron Banks' injury, and the rivalry with Chicago. Plus, the guys react to a memorable Brewers Extra Innings call that quickly became an instant fan favorite.

With the celebration winding down, Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust officially begin looking ahead to the Brewers' NLCS matchup with the Dodgers. They discuss Garrett Mitchell's game-saving robbery of Manny Machado, Pat Murphy's leadership, Milwaukee's bullpen advantage, betting odds for the series, and what it will take to upset Los Angeles. The hour also features a special edition of Wheel of Strouf, including MLB rule change proposals and a look back at Pat Murphy's latest Bob Uecker-inspired clubhouse speech.

The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust reacts to the Brewers’ 4-3 Game 3 loss in San Diego, and while Kyle remains confident, Ben can’t shake the feeling that Milwaukee let a golden opportunity slip away. The Brewers finished with 11 hits and repeatedly fought back, but went just 4-for-27 with runners in scoring position for the series. Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell and Brice Turang have especially struggled, combining to go 2-for-24 with 13 strikeouts over the last two games.

Kyle still sees plenty of reasons for optimism. San Diego emptied the tank to stay alive, using high-leverage arms aggressively, and still barely escaped with a one-run victory. Milwaukee continued battling until the final out, and Kyle believes that resilience is exactly why there’s no reason to panic with Robert Gasser starting Game 4. But both guys agree the pressure changes if the Padres force the series back to Milwaukee for a winner-take-all Game 5.

The guys also tackle Milwaukee’s ugly streak of 12 consecutive road playoff losses. Ben argues Tuesday actually gave him more confidence the streak can end because the Brewers produced 11 hits and remained within one swing of changing the game. And even if things go sideways again in San Diego, Milwaukee has the ultimate insurance policy waiting at home: Jacob Misiorowski in Game 5.

Plus, Matt Lepay joins the show to explain why postseason baseball might be the most mentally exhausting sport to follow, with fans suddenly living pitch to pitch after a 162-game season. Lepay predicts the Brewers-Padres series ultimately reaches Game 5 before shifting to the Badgers, where he identifies Wisconsin’s aggressive, rapidly improving defense as the emerging identity of Luke Fickell’s team.

The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with a wild Brewers debate: should Jacob Misiorowski be available out of the bullpen to close out Game 4? Kyle would consider unleashing Miz with a multi-run lead to finish San Diego for good, while Will wants absolutely no part of risking Milwaukee’s Game 5 ace. With Abner Uribe, Trevor Megill, Aaron Ashby and the rest of the bullpen available, Will argues Miz shouldn’t even put his cleats on unless the Brewers need him Friday.

That turns into a larger argument about Kyle’s undying faith in Pat Murphy. Even after Dustin May showed signs of losing his command in Game 3, Kyle refuses to second-guess Milwaukee’s manager and proudly embraces being a “Murph sheep.” Ben and Will push back, arguing that a decision working out doesn’t automatically make it the correct decision. Kyle’s response is simple: after back-to-back franchise-record seasons, Murphy has earned the benefit of every doubt.

Then somehow, Kyle’s Packers optimism begins regenerating. He calls Sunday against Chicago the “life support game” and believes a loss to a Bears team starting Tyson Bagent would leave Green Bay essentially flatlined. But after seeing the offensive line finally become functional against Tampa Bay, Kyle believes Jordan Love could be on the verge of operating a real offense again. Ben and Will remain skeptical, especially with Chicago bringing one of the NFL’s best rushing attacks against a Packers defense missing Edgerrin Cooper.

And why doesn’t Packers-Bears feel like Packers-Bears this week? Kyle says it’s not because Wisconsin is distracted by the Brewers. It’s because the Packers have been bad enough that fans finally don’t have the confidence to talk trash. The Brewers have become Wisconsin sports fans’ safe haven from four weeks of frustrating Packers football, even as Kyle begins convincing himself that Green Bay can climb out of the garbage and save its season Sunday.

The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust asks whether Milwaukee’s offensive struggles against San Diego have changed how confident anyone should be about a potential World Series run. The Brewers are up 2-1 despite scoring just three, four and three runs through the first three games and leaving plenty of opportunities stranded. Ben sees reasons for optimism after Milwaukee produced 11 hits in Game 3, but Kyle worries the same problem that haunted previous Brewers playoff teams, the bats disappearing in October, is beginning to creep back into the picture.

That puts the spotlight squarely on Brice Turang and Jake Bauers. Jackson Chourio, William Contreras and Christian Yelich have delivered important moments, but Kyle says Milwaukee cannot reach its ultimate goal without getting more from the hitters who helped carry the offense during the regular season. Turang especially needs a breakthrough after his postseason struggles, and the guys believe the Brewers could be one big Turang performance away from the NLCS.

Then Willingly Useless finally provides something useful: the Packers are beginning to bring some real heat to Bears week. Karl Brooks says the teams simply don’t like each other, Tucker Kraft says he’ll let his pads do the talking and Evan Williams delivers the strongest message, dismissing Chicago’s talking and warning that none of it will stop anyone from “getting hit in the mouth” Sunday. Kyle loves seeing Williams embrace a bigger leadership role with Edgerrin Cooper gone and believes Green Bay desperately needs more players carrying that edge.

Plus, Homer joins the show and refuses to lose an ounce of faith in Milwaukee after three incredibly tight games. He believes the Brewers will simply “find a way” to win a third game, whether it happens tonight or in Game 5. Homer also sees encouraging signs from Yelich and Turang and argues Milwaukee shouldn’t change the approach that produced 103 wins just because a few hard-hit balls found Padres gloves Tuesday night.

The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust turns its attention to Packers-Bears, and something feels very different this time around. Green Bay is a home underdog against Chicago for the first time in roughly two decades despite Tyson Bagent starting at quarterback. While Matt LaFleur insists Bears week is about the players, Chicago is openly embracing the hatred, with Luther Burden saying the Bears want to “beat them real bad and make them quit.” Ben wonders why Green Bay doesn’t publicly match that energy.

Then Kyle does something almost unthinkable: he pleads the fifth when asked whether it’s more likely the Packers blow out Chicago or Chicago blows out Green Bay. After watching the Packers struggle through every game this season, Kyle admits his confidence has cratered. That sparks a full K&B Fam debate over whether LaFleur needs to inject more emotion into the rivalry or whether the players already understand exactly what Bears week means.

Packers Hall of Famer Mark Tauscher joins the argument and sides with Ben on one important point: he prefers Ben Johnson’s approach because the “intensity gap was huge” last season. Tausch doesn’t need LaFleur or Jordan Love publicly talking trash, but he wants Green Bay’s locker room to carry some genuine anger after Chicago took the division and knocked the Packers out of the playoffs. For the first time in years, the Bears enter this rivalry emboldened, and Tausch says Green Bay needs to match that juice.

But Tausch is much more optimistic about the actual football. He believes the Packers can beat Chicago and thinks the season’s ugly start has overshadowed some legitimate reasons for hope. Green Bay is still 2-2 after playing three road games, the offensive line is beginning to stabilize and Micah Parsons should eventually return. Tausch remains concerned about the run game and protection, but says he’s not worried about Jordan Love or Green Bay’s skill players and expects the team to improve as the season progresses.