Kyle & Brust

KBN Nation kicks off 2026 with a brutal edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust? as Mark from Delafield puts up a huge score and hands Ben an opening-day loss. The guys set an over/under for Ben’s trivia wins this season, debate his early struggles, and argue over “colander vs. strainer” in classic KBN fashion. Packers Hall of Famer Mark Tauscher joins to preview Packers–Bears, discuss pressure on Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love, and explain why playoff legacies are built in moments like Saturday night. A chaotic, funny hour that sets the tone for the new year.

The 414 Hour starts with Ben telling a wild Potawatomi dream story (a $600K jackpot next to him… then his $30K “win”), which spirals into real-life casino chaos, babysitter strategy, and Stroph cashing out hypothetical winnings. From there, KBN Nation calls in with playoff nerves and a heated convo breaks out about the Packers’ toughness — who’s the last true “badass,” and why doesn’t the O-line protect Jordan Love after big hits? The hour wraps with “Professor Big Daddy JA” (John Anderson) joining to lay out his skepticism about a deep run, what a “bionic” version of the Packers would look like, and where the blame falls if Green Bay can’t put together a full, complete game.

The 2PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman kicks off the full crew’s first show together of the new year with immediate fireworks over Packers–Bears and what’s truly at stake. Kyle Wallace sparks debate by calling Chicago the “best-case scenario,” while Ben Brust argues this is the biggest game of the Matt LaFleur–Jordan Love era. Brad Nortman weighs in on expectations, playoff windows, and why the Packers should feel confident despite injuries. With passionate callers, division stakes, and strong opinions flying early, the hour sets the tone for a heated playoff week.

The 3PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman sets the stage for a Packers–Bears playoff rubber match, with the crew digging into the rivalry’s rare postseason history (including the 1941 matchup at Wrigley Field) and why this one feels massive. The guys hammer home the biggest on-field “can’t happen” — Jordan Love cannot be outplayed by Caleb Williams — and debate what the Packers’ Week 18 rest means for maturity, momentum, and playoff readiness. Jason Wilde joins to weigh in on the stakes for the Love/LaFleur era, the locker room’s “experienced but immature” vibe, and where blame should land for roster and coaching issues. The hour closes with classic KBN chaos: thank-you-note etiquette, grammar policing, and just enough mess to keep it entertaining.

The 4PM hour of Kyle, Brust & Nortman centers on who truly faces more pressure Saturday night — the Packers or the Bears — as the debate splits the room and the audience. The guys react to Ben Johnson’s postgame comments, questioning whether the Bears head coach took a subtle shot at Matt LaFleur and why he’s leaning into a “fake tough” persona. Callers from Chicago and around the country weigh in with bold predictions, fraud accusations, and playoff expectations. Plus, Brian Bulaga joins to break down rest vs. rust, third-time matchups, and what really matters heading into a high-stakes rivalry playoff game.

Hour 3 takes a turn into peak KBN chaos as Ben Brust admits he still hasn’t sent out his wedding thank you notes. Plus, Brad relives the pain of narrowly missing multiple season-long Packers bets at Potawatomi Sportsbook, proving once again how cruel futures betting can be.

Hour 2 of KBN gets into the betting side of Packers–Vikings with a breakdown of prop bets worth watching this weekend. The conversation then shifts big-picture: is this game a true legacy moment for Aaron Rodgers, or are we overplaying the stakes? The crew debates what really defines a “legacy game” at this stage of his career.

Hour 1 of KBN dives into Matthew Golden’s underwhelming rookie season and what it really means for expectations going forward. The crew breaks down what hasn’t clicked, what could still improve, and whether the concerns are fair or premature. Plus, Brad shocks everyone by straying from his usual healthy habits — sparking a conversation that’s equal parts sports talk and lifestyle accountability.

Greg Scalzo and Ben Brust reunite for one show only as 2025 comes to an end. S&B reflect on the run of their show, plus, discuss the Green Bay Packers upcoming regular season finale. Scalzo discusses the idea of 'Titletown' and why the Packers expectations have changed over the years. 1 or 0. Hearing from the Scalzo and Brust Family.

Who is Matt LaFleur? Greg Scalzo ponders that question and how the Packers should move forward if this season ends in disaster on the Scalzo and Brust reunion. Ben and Greg revisit Brust snubbing Josh DiMaggio and Mark Tauscher of an invite to his wedding. Josh joins to discuss where his and Ben's friendship stands. Ben is called a bully by a member of the Scalzo and Brust family, and Ben reveals a story of him bullying his niece over the holidays.