Kyle & Brust

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman opens with the question of whether the Packers should wait on Jim Leonhard as their next defensive coordinator while the Broncos’ playoff run continues — with Kyle firmly saying no. The guys then debate who deserves more blame for Green Bay’s ongoing special teams issues: Rich Bisaccia or Brian Gutekunst. Wheel of Strouf delivers chaos before the hour takes a comedic turn as the crew mocks Jesse Nelson’s Pizza Hut promo, including his questionable New York accent and repeated claims of being “the big New Yorker.”

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman tackles the uncomfortable question Bucks fans are starting to face: would you be mad if the Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo, and would you be mad at Giannis if he requested a trade? Kyle and Ben discuss the growing tension as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. Ben reflects on Wisconsin sports constantly being almost there but never all-in, even acknowledging his own role in the Badgers’ 2014 Final Four loss. The hour wraps with Playoff Props & Preview, Dawg of the Weekend, and Ben sarcastically applauding the Bears for celebrating an 11-win season as one of the greatest in franchise history.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman wraps the week with Tory Lowe Friday, as Tory joins to discuss the Packers and where his vibe is at entering the offseason. Poll Position never really materializes as Ben and Kyle spiral into reflections on their respective mid-life crises. Kyle continues bullying Strouf, Ben delivers a Best Bet for Championship Weekend presented by the Potawatomi Sportsbook, and the show closes with final thoughts before Ben heads off on vacation.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman reacts to the Brewers trading Freddy Peralta to the Mets overnight, splitting the show down the middle as Brad and Kyle defend the move while Ben and Strouf are openly frustrated. That leads to the bigger question: are the Brewers actually serious about winning a World Series? The conversation then shifts to the Bucks after Giannis Antetokounmpo throws his teammates under the bus following another loss, fueling speculation that the end may be near for Giannis in Milwaukee. The hour wraps with Over/Under.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman opens with a wild analogy comparing Giannis to a zoo animal — and whether the Bucks might actually be better off letting him go. Jason Wilde joins for a 20-minute deep dive into the current state of the Packers, including what comes next this offseason and whether Rich Bisaccia should (or will) return in 2026. The guys also react to Luke Fickell’s “not Blockbuster” comment from earlier on Wilde & Tausch, with Brad arguing Wisconsin football has done the opposite of evolving. Plus, Ben explains why he recorded a sweaty late-night reaction video to the Freddy Peralta trade.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman runs a Monte Carlo simulation on the Brewers’ future, projecting how many games they might win in 2026 and whether a World Series appearance in the next five years is realistic. Kyle spends part of the hour bullying Strouf over various life choices, because of course. Wheel of Strouf delivers chaos with “Mr. Steal Yo Girl” and discussion of Packers OC Adam Stenavich as a potential Titans offensive coordinator candidate. The hour wraps with Super Bowl XLV champion Bryan Bulaga joining to break down the Packers offseason ahead.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman opens in complete chaos after Ben accidentally posts a very unflattering urinal selfie to his Snapchat story — leading to an on-air realization that he may be officially losing his tech savvy. The guys replay comments from ESPN’s John Anderson, who believes Matt LaFleur should have been fired after losing to the Bears in meltdown fashion twice late in the season. There’s also reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo saying “I don’t know, I’m taking it day by day” when asked about his future with the Bucks. Plus, ESPN NFL Nation reporter Rob Demovsky joins to break down what comes next for the Packers following LaFleur’s extension and Jeff Hafley’s departure to become head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman continues the conversation around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks after his latest comments leave plenty open to interpretation, with KBN Nation weighing in on what it all means. In Hear Brad Out, Brad pitches a new idea for the NFL: mandatory end-of-game handshake lines to change postgame behavior. The hour then shifts gears as Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play broadcaster Brian Anderson joins in-studio to talk baseball, broadcasting, and share memories of the legendary Bob Uecker.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman opens with a big-picture Wisconsin sports debate: besides Brewers manager Pat Murphy, which coach do you trust the most — Matt LaFleur, Greg Gard, Shaka Smart, Doc Rivers, or Luke Fickell? The guys also revisit the Packers season and ask whether Green Bay’s roster would have truly been Super Bowl-caliber if fully healthy. Wheel of Strouf delivers chaos with exploding trees and creative snow plow names. The hour wraps with Homer joining to discuss the growing belief that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time in Milwaukee may be coming to an end.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman comes live from the UW Book Store on State Street with IKEA, as the guys reminisce about Madison, college memories, and syllabus week with students back on campus. Big news breaks as Jeff Hafley officially leaves Green Bay to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and the crew reacts — including comments from Mark Tauscher on Wilde & Tausch questioning Hafley’s long-term impact on the Packers defense. The guys discuss what they want next in a Packers defensive coordinator, then unveil an all-time analogy comparing Matt LaFleur to a mother bird whose coordinators (Adam Stenavich included) may need to leave the nest and fly on their own. Mark Tauscher joins for a few minutes to give his take on Hafley’s departure and the future of Wisconsin Badgers football.