Kyle & Brust

Huge breaking news kicks off the hour as the Packers sign veteran DT Javon Hargrave to bolster the interior defensive line. Is this a true shift in Gutekunst’s mentality by adding a 30-plus free agent, or just another piece in an unfinished plan? KBN Nation reacts as the guys debate whether this move is enough to elevate the Packers defense in 2026.

Free Agency has Kyle doing a full 180 on Brian Gutekunst, and the newest Packers CB instantly gets nicknamed “St. Juice.” The guys react to Green Bay moving on from Nate Hobbs after one season with a post June 1 designation, and debate whether Gutey is actually improving the roster or mostly cleaning up last offseason’s mistakes. Brad compares the offseason to a fitness journey: trimming fat is good, but you still have to add strength. The hour features a Cowboys fan call about the Rashan Gary trade and Micah Parsons, plus more talk about effort, leadership, and whether the young defensive line can “arrive” in 2026. The hour wraps with Mark Tauscher joining to break down the Packers in Free Agency and what to expect from the offensive line.

Ben evens his 2026 record at 2-2 after a win over Aaron in Milwaukee during Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, then somehow pivots the conversation to rewatching Inception and questioning reality. The guys react to Colts WR Alec Pierce landing a megadeal and what that could mean for Christian Watson as he enters a contract year in Green Bay. After Jason Wilde asked whether fans can trust Watson to stay healthy long term, KBN debates if the Packers should pay up or proceed with caution. Strouf power ranks the five biggest One-And-Done busts in Green Bay over the last 15 years, and the hour wraps with the crew discussing their appearance in a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association seminar helping college students break into sports radio.

The 4-1-4 Hour kicks off with Juice chants and Kyle dreaming about Packers splashes in Free Agency. Brad breaks down the Packers’ updated cap situation, explaining how Green Bay has roughly $25 million in functional space and enough room for one major splash, whether that’s a name like Jalen Carter, Riq Woolen, or another impact defender. The debate centers around whether Gutey should swing big or continue building depth across multiple positions. The conversation then spirals into Kyle’s hypothetical future children, wedding costs, and Rick from Pewaukee terrifying everyone with real-world father-of-the-bride expenses. Kyle insists four daughters is “excessive,” Brad calmly explains fatherhood, and chaos ensues. The hour wraps with Wheel of Strouf 3.0, featuring joint bachelor and bachelorette party debates, what Brad learned about NFL finances, and Homer calling Ben un-American for rooting against a Cubs pitcher representing Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

NFL Free Agency chaos hits Green Bay as the Packers trade DE Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 fourth-round pick, acquire Colts LB Zaire Franklin, and send DT Colby Wooden to Indianapolis. The guys break down whether the defense actually improved or if defensive line just became an even bigger need. And of course, they celebrate Jerry Jones getting fleeced by the Packers yet again, following last year’s Micah Parsons blockbuster.

With Sean Rhyan re-signing in Green Bay, KBN asks a simple question: is the Packers offensive line better than it was one year ago today? Jason Wilde joins to assess Free Agency and what upgrades could still be coming. Afterward, the crew debates Wilde’s support of departing LB Quay Walker, who is athletic but now replaced by Franklin. The hour wraps with Ben recounting how he bowled a 298 over the weekend… and choked away a perfect 300 on the final throw.

Brad and Ben effectively write off DE Lukas Van Ness for 2026, while Kyle and Strouf push back and call them haters. Ben repeats a comment for the third time of the day and gets called out for never listening unless he’s talking. Then the guys examine the Packers’ defensive backfield and whether Green Bay is really prepared to run it back at corner with Carrington Valentine, Keisean Nixon, and Nate Hobbs. Wheel of Strouf features hot yoga and rapid-fire Free Agency reactions. Bryan Bulaga joins to close the show with his thoughts on the Packers offensive line and the makeup of the unit after Day 1 of Free Agency.

March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Badger legend Ben Brust break down Wisconsin’s 97-point road statement at Purdue, what the win means for seeding, and how defined roles are shaping this team heading into Big Ten tournament week and Selection Sunday.

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• Badgers finish the regular season with a huge road win at Purdue

• Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for a monster night

• Austin Rapp’s role growth and Aleksas Bieliauskas’ defensive presence

• Wisconsin locks into the 5-seed for the Big Ten tournament — what to expect in Chicago

• Selection Sunday countdown and bracket implications

Drop questions in the comments and we’ll answer them on Monday’s episode.

⏱ Chapters

0:00 March Mode Ep. 3 — intro

0:15 Big win at Purdue — overview

0:40 Boyd & Blackwell breakout (48 combined)

1:05 Efficient shooting & first-half explosion (12 threes)

3:00 Austin Rapp’s emergence & defined roles

6:29 Braden Carrington & bench impact

10:16 Aleksas Bieliauskas’ presence down low

13:27 Badgers = 5-seed for Big Ten tourney

15:00 Who they might see in Chicago / matchup notes

19:41 Why one win/loss in the BTT won’t shake confidence

23:30 Closing + Selection Sunday preview

Chaos hits Packers Twitter as Rashan Gary posts a goodbye to Green Bay — only for the post to be deleted with reports claiming he was “hacked.” Kyle and Brad call bologna, Ben defends both journalism and Gary (at first), and KBN Nation overwhelmingly doesn’t buy the hack story. ESPN’s John Anderson joins to break down Gary-gate and reflect on the legacy of former Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan, who passed away at 89. The hour wraps with poll results — and Ben finally admitting he no longer believes Gary was hacked.

Brad unveils his list of five free agents the Packers should pursue to patch roster holes and gear up for a Super Bowl run. Then Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins the show in-studio to discuss the disappointing season, how Milwaukee can salvage the final 21 games, and promote Thanalysis Live featuring Ric Flair on March 27th. The hour wraps with an Iron Joc giveaway.