Kyle & Brust

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman delivers a breakthrough moment as Chef Ed from KBN Nation turns in an all-time rough showing in Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, scoring just one and handing Ben his first win of the year. The conversation shifts to college football as the guys react to Indiana’s stunning two-year turnaround, capped by a 16–0 season and a National Championship, and debate what realistic expectations for Wisconsin football should now be. The hour also features “A or F” grades for key members of the Packers organization in 2025 before wrapping up the ESPN Wisconsin portion of the show.

The 414 Hour dives headfirst into the biggest question surrounding the Packers’ offseason: can changing coordinators actually fix what ails Matt LaFleur, or is the head coach’s ceiling already set? Ben Brust, Kyle Wallace, and Brad Nortman break down the power structure of an NFL coaching staff, why coordinators work for the head coach, and whether accountability, toughness, and culture can truly be outsourced.

The conversation intensifies as Kyle Wallace unveils his top five candidates to replace Jeff Hafley, including Raheem Morris, Jim Leonhard, Brian Flores, Jonathan Gannon, and a polarizing No. 1 choice in Al Harris. The group debates leadership styles, coaching trees, player development, and whether Green Bay needs fresh ideas or a fundamentally different voice. The Wheel of Will adds chaos with a blind quote-ranking exercise that leads to one unforgettable Jonathan Gannon audio clip.

ESPN’s John Anderson then joins the show and delivers a brutally honest assessment of Matt LaFleur’s tenure, questioning whether the Packers have already seen his peak. Anderson explains why losing to the Bears twice changed everything for him, why playoff “floors” aren’t enough in Green Bay, and what LaFleur must do to earn back trust. The discussion closes with a sobering look at recent collapses, missed opportunities, and what real postseason proof would need to look like in 2026.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman reacts to the Packers officially extending Matt LaFleur and debates whether it’s truly the right move for Green Bay moving forward. Kyle strongly defends LaFleur, while Ben and Brad question if he’s the coach who can actually lead the Packers back to a Super Bowl. Ben puts Kyle and Strouf on the spot with a series of yes-or-no questions about LaFleur’s identity after seven seasons as head coach, sparking honest answers and tension. Plus, KBN Nation weighs in on the extension and the guys touch on Caleb Williams’ wildly inconsistent but entertaining season after the Bears’ overtime loss to the Rams.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman focuses on what changes could be coming under Matt LaFleur after the Packers made only one coaching move last offseason. Ben points out that many Wild Card–eliminated teams have already overhauled their staffs, raising questions about Green Bay’s urgency. Jason Wilde joins to break down the LaFleur extension, what it signals, and what’s realistically next for the coaching staff. The guys debate whether the Packers are being complacent — with Kyle pushing back hard, arguing smart organizations don’t panic. Plus, Ben’s Stat of the Day on Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Strouf accuses Kyle of being the Packers’ jinx after a Broncos shirt sparked a five-game skid.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman reacts to Tom Silverstein’s article suggesting Matt LaFleur may actually have the upper hand in contract negotiations with the Packers. The guys put themselves in Ed Policy’s chair and debate the three options on the table: extend, fire, or trade LaFleur, with KBN Nation chiming in throughout. Ben brings a Stat of the Day on MLB salaries, sparking a conversation about the Dodgers, competitive balance, and whether baseball desperately needs a salary cap. A wide-ranging hour that mixes Packers uncertainty with big-picture sports economics.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman starts with Ben completely botching a poll question about Brian Gutekunst potentially becoming Matt LaFleur’s boss — and whether that scenario would lead to an extension or a firing. Brad shares fatherhood stories, which quickly turns into Ben complaining and KBN Nation providing receipts on how often Ben talks about himself. The hour wraps with Playoff Props & Previews and Dawg of the Game, presented by Sit Means Sit, ahead of NFL Divisional Weekend. Plus, an all-time moment where Ben passionately argues… to absolutely nobody during a commercial break.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman closes the week with Tory Lowe Friday, featuring a brand-new theme song that gets the studio dancing and Tory’s thoughts on the Packers season ending and Matt LaFleur’s future. Tory also shares new stories from his cross-country adventures. Poll Position takes a dramatic turn as the guys relentlessly bully Strouf, while Kyle reveals a honeymoon dilemma that once again exposes how cheap he is. The show wraps with final predictions on when Matt LaFleur’s contract extension will actually get done as the Packers offseason continues.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman features audio from Jason Wilde’s Weekly Wilde questioning why Packers GM Brian Gutekunst hasn’t taken the same heat as Matt LaFleur after the playoff meltdown. The guys debate whether LaFleur’s extension could come as soon as this week and what it signals about the organization’s direction. Then it’s a big-picture fork-in-the-road question: if you could only keep one long-term, are you choosing Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst? Plus, Wheel of Strouf dives into Pitbull’s bizarre Wisconsin connection before the hour wraps with Over/Under on the 10 longest-tenured NFL head coaches.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman asks Packers fans to look in the mirror: are you numb, patient, or hopeful heading into the offseason? Jason Wilde joins for a long, lively conversation that turns into a full-on debate over whether the Packers misused rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden this season. Ben and Wilde go back and forth on expectations, development, and what the Packers’ approach says about coaching and roster building. The hour closes with KBN Nation weighing in as the Golden discussion keeps rolling.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman unpacks the aftermath of the Jason Wilde–Ben debate on Matthew Golden, with Strouf getting accused of being especially annoying in the crossfire. The guys revisit Brian Gutekunst’s recent draft classes and debate whether the roster building has been strong enough to truly set Matt LaFleur up for success. Then the show takes a classic KBN left turn when Brad’s car issues spark a conversation with Homer about whether Brad should hire an au pair. The hour wraps with Bryan Bulaga joining to lay out what the Packers’ top offseason priorities should be going forward.