Molly & Jim

Tausch joins the show and congratulates Molly Brown on FINALLY returning to the show from maternity leave. Jim also owns up to his "fake media laugh" that Tausch discovered during a conversation with Evan Cohen earlier this week. They discuss the free-agency and trade news from around the NFL today, including DK Metcalf being given permission to seek a trade with the Seahawks. They also focus on Davante Adams and if he should be the No. 1 option for the Packers this offseason along with the other positions that the Packers should target via trade and/or free agency.

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton and Molly Brown continue their food tour celebrating Molly's return to the show from maternity leave, as they broadcast live from North and South Seafood & Smokehouse in Verona. Producer Primetime gets annoyed with Matt for needing to be told the difference between Verona vs Fitchburg, and Jim continues to attack Matt's love for quoting ambiguous movies and his misuse of the term wino during yesterday's show at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. They get into Adam Schefter's comments on Jen, Gabe, & Chewy, where he said "I don't know that it's option 1 for [Davante] or [the #Packers]"... They discuss why the Packers need to hit even BIGGER in free agency and trades this offseason than last year, and they ask today's Siding Unlimited poll question: Should Davante Adams be option No. 1 for the Packers this offseason? If not Davante, what veteran wideouts could be impact players in free agency, and will a trade be the Packers' best avenue to landing an impact player this offseason? During Minute to Win It, Jim and Primetime surprise Matt & Molly (aka the "wine-o's") with a list of the 11 highest-paid WRs hitting free agency!

Hour 2 of Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton and Molly Brown's remote broadcast from North and South Seafood & Smokehouse in Verona. After harping on Matt for his "poor taste" in movies like Night at the Roxbury, Jim takes issue with Molly's lack of knowledge about John Travolta's historic filmography. During Throwing Stones, producer Primetime unveils that Jim might have a "fake media laugh", according to Mark Tauscher! Tausch joins the show and congratulates Molly Brown on FINALLY returning to the show from maternity leave. Jim also owns up to his "fake media laugh" that Tausch discovered during a conversation with Evan Cohen earlier this week. They discuss the free-agency and trade news from around the NFL today, including DK Metcalf being given permission to seek a trade with the Seahawks. They also focus on Davante Adams and if he should be the No. 1 option for the Packers this offseason along with the other positions that the Packers should target via trade and/or free agency. Jim, Matt & Molly wrap up the show from North and South in Verona with some of their favorite bits of N&S BBQ, their go-to meals as chefs, and Molly's signature soggy salad!

Jason Wilde joins to celebrate the return of Molly Brown to the show following her maternity leave. They get into the other big WI sports news of the day -- former Packers WR Davante Adams being officially released by the Jets! Jason gives his thoughts on where Davante could end up and why he, personally and professionally, hopes that Davante will return to Green Bay! They discuss how things fell apart during Davante's contract talks before he was traded to the Raiders, if he can forgive Gutey for low-balling him last time around, and if the Packers give Davante the best chance to reach his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl and going to the Hall of Fame! They also talk about why there could be unforeseen consequences to the Packers raising 2025 ticket prices and cracking down on season ticket holders who have given their seats to opposing fans!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are reunited with co-host Molly Brown, who's finally back to work full-time after her three-month maternity leave! They celebrate with a special remote broadcast from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Middleton. And, they discuss another potential return that many Packers fans are hoping for, as they react to the Jets officially releasing Davante Adams today. They discuss the possible motivations for Davante to come back to the Pack and if Gutey will make up for low-balling Davante before he was traded to Las Vegas. Jason Wilde joins to celebrate the return of Molly Brown to the show following her maternity leave. They get into the other big WI sports news of the day -- former Packers WR Davante Adams being officially released by the Jets! Jason gives his thoughts on where Davante could end up and why he, personally and professionally, hopes that Davante will return to Green Bay! They discuss how things fell apart during Davante's contract talks before he was traded to the Raiders, if he can forgive Gutey for low-balling him last time around, and if the Packers give Davante the best chance to reach his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl and going to the Hall of Fame! They also talk about why there could be unforeseen consequences to the Packers raising 2025 ticket prices and cracking down on season ticket holders who have given their seats to opposing fans!

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton AND Molly Brown are all back together for Hour 2 of Molly's return after a three-month maternity leave. As they're celebrating with a remote broadcast at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Middleton, they're joined by owner Lee. They talk about the new offerings at Ruth's this spring, Lee's assessment of the Packers' defense and if he wants Davante back in Green Bay, and Matt's misuse of the word "wino" vs "cork dorks." They play a special edition of What Molly Missed, as producer Primetime helps catch Molly up on some of the highlights from the show since she's been away. During Throwing Stones, they say cheers to the end of an iconic ESPN program in "Around the Horn". Jim, Matt & Molly wrap up harping on Matt's misuse of "wino" and a final tabulation of the "Matt-ernity leave" challenge, revealing Matt vs Molly's attendance numbers from the past three months!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton hold it down for the start of Molly Brown week, as it's the final show before Molly's return to the show from her three-month maternity leave! Their excitement is balanced by Jim's disgust and disappoint for Badgers basketball after their poor shooting game against #8 Michigan State. After going 2-6 against teams expected to make the NCAA Tournament this year, they discuss the expectations for this year's squad versus the overall standard of the Greg Gard era. They ask today's Siding Unlimited poll question: Are you expecting to be Surprised or Disappointed by Badgers basketball this March? They fall down a rabbit hole of ugly, but talented, musicians after producer Primetime plays Don't Go Breaking My Heart. In honor of the Oscars, Matt tries to die on the hill that Night at the Roxbury was a good movie!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton delve deeper into the conversation about expectations for Badgers basketball - both this season and under Greg Gard as a whole. Is Matt justified in saying that just making the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017 is enough to be truly excited this March, or should we be pushing for the Bo Ryan Standard? During Throwing Stones, they get excited for the return of Molly Brown tomorrow with some final predictions for the "Matt-ernity leave" attendance challenge and a new attendance bet for the rest of the 2025!

Jason Wilde joins the show to talk Packers' free agency and the conflicting reports around trade conversions for DK Metcalf. Jason also shares his dismay for the Packers raising their 2025 ticket prices, how these costs impact fans selling away seats to division rivals, and Jason builds up the suspense with a long response for Jim's first question.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton hold it down for a special 2.5-hour show from Liberty Station ahead of tonight's LOVB Madison Volleyball game. They get into today's conflicting reports about the Packers engaging in trade talks for DK Metcalf. Are the Packers "just in conversation" like so many other former free agents who never signed in Green Bay. With the Packers under more urgency for the 2025 season, Jim and Matt gauge if Gutey will put his money where his mouth is. They ask today's Siding Unlimited poll question: Will Packers fans be Excited or Disappointed at the end of the Draft, free agency and trade season? Jason Wilde joins the show to talk Packers' free agency and the conflicting reports around trade conversions for DK Metcalf. Jason also shares his dismay for the Packers raising their 2025 ticket prices, how these costs impact fans selling away seats to division rivals, and Jason builds up the suspense with a long response for Jim's first question.