Kyle & Brust

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman kicks off Packers–Bears week with Name The Game, as the guys label Saturday’s showdown with titles like “Costume Day Is Over,” “I Told You So,” and “Grate Them or Get Grated.” Bears fans from KBN Nation call in to make their voices heard on the Carbliss Talk & Text Line. The crew reacts to Dan Orlovsky on First Take calling the Bears defense flukey, saying Chicago is often gifted turnovers — and picking the Packers to win in a blowout. Plus, Brad explains why Jon-Eric Sullivan landing the Dolphins GM job should further validate Brian Gutekunst’s work in Green Bay.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman revisits the Monte Carlo simulations and turns into a brutally honest discussion about how nervous everyone will be if Packers–Bears comes down to the wire. The guys react to Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa boldly stating the Badgers can be a College Football Playoff team in 2026 after their transfer portal success. It’s time for Green Bay Props & Preview and Dog of the Game as betting angles and key players are laid out for Saturday night. The hour wraps with Kyle admitting to a personal conundrum that could cause him to miss the start of the playoff game — leading the crew to question whether he’s actually the “man of the house.”

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman wraps the week with Tory Lowe Friday, as 101.7 The Truth’s Tory Lowe joins to talk Packers–Bears, the nerves around the matchup, and debuts a brand-new Tory Lowe anthem. Poll Position rolls through Packers-related polls from across ESPN Wisconsin, gauging how KBN Nation is feeling heading into the playoffs. An abbreviated Wheel of Strouf delivers push-ups and a quick look at the NFL Wild Card slate. The show closes with final thoughts on Packers–Bears and some good news shared by KBN Nation member Bill in Delavan.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman starts with chaos as Ben scares three coworkers in the parking garage — immediately after his wife delivered an office-wide safety presentation. The conversation turns serious with a deep dive into Mike Florio’s Pro Football Talk report suggesting the Packers could have interest in John Harbaugh if he becomes available. ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins live from Lambeau Field to sort through the rumor, Matt LaFleur’s standing, and key storylines heading into Packers–Bears. The hour wraps with the guys firing through Over/Under ahead of the Wild Card matchup.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman features audio from Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, whose comments sound like a coach preparing for a head coaching departure. Brad unveils his rankings of the quarterbacks you’d want for one postseason game, sparking debate when Aaron Rodgers lands ahead of Jordan Love. ESPN Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins live from Lambeau Field for an in-depth Packers–Bears playoff preview. Plus, Corey in Chicago from KBN Nation checks in ahead of Saturday’s rivalry showdown.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman goes full football as Kyle says “let’s talk ball” and lays out why he’s confident in the Packers defensively against the Bears. Brad quickly rains on the parade with stats showing Green Bay’s defense has struggled without Micah Parsons, sparking a numbers-vs-feel debate. Wheel of Strouf delivers chaos and analytics, including 200,000 Monte Carlo simulations that show Packers–Bears as nearly a toss-up, with Green Bay winning 51% of the time. Plus, Homer jumps in to yell at Kyle about the Badgers’ transfer portal success, and Bryan Bulaga joins to break down the rivalry matchup from a player’s perspective.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman opens with a heated debate about Matt LaFleur’s job security and whether the Packers should consider a coaching change if Green Bay loses to Chicago in the Wild Card Round. The guys put a poll to KBN Nation asking whether LaFleur’s tenure has been elite, great, good, or just average. ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan joins in full villain mode, picking Caleb Williams as the best quarterback in the NFC North, predicting a Bears win, and trying to bait Kyle into a bet. The hour wraps with the crew roasting Kyle for backing out of Kap’s bet despite repeatedly saying he believes the Packers will win.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman continues the fallout from Kyle refusing to take David Kaplan’s bet, as old unpaid bets resurface and KBN Nation lets Kyle hear it. The conversation shifts to Ed Policy and the looming decision on Matt LaFleur’s future once the season ends. In Hear Brad Out, Brad pitches his plan to “make books great again,” complete with strict page limits and visual aids for readers. The hour closes back on Packers–Bears, debating whether a rested Jordan Love can carve up a bad Chicago defense — and more disappointment from KBN Nation over Kyle’s bet avoidance.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman opens with the guys roasting Bears fans for wearing cheese grater hats, sparked by Packers and NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler telling Kay Adams, “the thing about grating cheese — it’s still cheese.” Brad delivers an all-time explanation of the phrase “act like you’ve been there before,” breaking it down like it’s never been said in sports history. The conversation then turns to whether Matt LaFleur belongs in the “good” or “great” head coach tier. Plus, Wheel of Strouf spins into DJ Khaled–style Keys to Success for Packers–Bears, and the hour wraps with Ben’s Best Bet, presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook.

KBN opens with Kyle being forced to “put respect” on the Packers while the guys argue playoff bracket logic and how wide open the NFL feels this year. The conversation shifts into a big-picture Packers debate after Evan Cohen’s “meet expectations” comment — are the Packers just pros at being “in the mix,” and what does that say about Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love, and Gutey? Later, the guys react to (and clown) Bears fan Jim Rutledge for complaining about the Packers/Bears rivalry, then take a handful of calls from KBN Nation with fans weighing in on whether Green Bay can actually make a run.