Molly & Jim

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue to hold things down with Molly Brown now out on maternity leave. With no Packers game this past weekend following the loss to the Lions on Thursday Night Football, Jim gets into an observation he had in last night's SNF matchup between the Chiefs and the Chargers. They delve into the Packers' upcoming game against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, asking if the Packers are closer to the Lions or the Seahawks among the contenders in the NFC? They discuss the trajectory of the Packers vs the Seahawks this season, and how is Jordan Love performing this season compared to some of his peers in the NFC like Geno Smith and Sam Darnold? Jason Wilde joins Jim and Matt to discuss the Packers' important game this week against the 8-5 Seahawks and re-visit last week's 34-31 loss to the Lions. Jim asks Jason where he thinks the Packers rank among the contenders in the NFC, and Matt asks Jason to "flex" on them by saying which players he interviewed in the Packers locker room today. They also talk about the Packers' (dormant) rivalry against the Seahawks, which of Green Bay's weakness that Seattle might exploit, and the latest on the team's outstanding injuries and how the team is recovering after last week's physical matchup against Detroit. Jim and Matt finish Hour 1 by delving into the first-ever Simpsons-cast of MNF on ESPN+ tonight, as they discuss some of their favorite Simpsons characters and classic moments.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton roll into Hour 2 of their Monday show after a weekend without Packers or Badgers football. Jim and Matt continue discussing today's poll question about whether the Packers are closer to the Lions or the Seahawks as contenders in the NFC playoff picture. First, they continue their conversation stemming from the Simpsons-cast of the Bengals-Cowboys game on ESPN+ tonight, picking the best non-family characters from the iconic show. Some listeners chime in with some of their favorites, and Matt reveals that he help set up producer Primetime with a date (and-a-half) last Friday night. Jim also tells the scarring story from middle school of a classmate who performed the Do The Bartman dance, and they talk about some of the most embarrassing middle and high school memories that left classmates with some trauma. During Throwing Stones, Jim goes after a certain punter again for his take on Mike Tomlin among the NFL's best coaches and how he and others compare to Matt LaFleur. Jim and Matt wrap up with some crosstalk leading into the Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez. The guys chat with Rose Bowl champs Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler for their thoughts on the Badgers' new OC hire -- Jeff Grimes from Kansas -- and Matt asks if Badgers fans should avoid getting overhyped about an OC for the second time in a row.

Jason Wilde joins Jim and Matt following the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday Night Football. Jim asks Jason about Dan Campbell's bold 4th-down decisions that paid off for his team, and how does Detroit's very solid identity compare to Green Bay's identity with Matt LaFleur. Matt also explains to Jason why he's got issues with LaFleur's play-calling and the offense's track record of slow starts, and Jason explains why Matt isn't a TOTAL idiot. But, what's up with Jaden Reed only getting one target in the game, and are the Packers' handicapping or helping the offense when they dedicate to running the ball with Josh Jacobs? Primetime also tries desperately to get Jim and Matt to respect Jason's time to no avail.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton hold it down on a Phish Friday reacting to last night's Packers loss to the Lions on Thursday Night Football. They discuss the Packers' offense getting off to another slow start before roaring back to life in the 2nd half, Matt LaFleur's play-calling and issues with the refs & Lions fans, and the BOLD 4th-down decisions from Detroit head coach Dan Campbell. They also give their instant reaction to the breaking news that the Badgers are nearing a deal for their next offensive coordinator -- Kansas OC Jeff Grimes. Jim, Matt and Primetime discuss what this hire indicates about the Badgers returning to the foundation that they were built upon with the power running game, and are Badgers fans getting hyped again this time around? Jason Wilde joins Jim and Matt following the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday Night Football. Jim asks Jason about Dan Campbell's bold 4th-down decisions that paid off for his team, and how does Detroit's very solid identity compare to Green Bay's identity with Matt LaFleur. Matt also explains to Jason why he's got issues with LaFleur's play-calling and the offense's track record of slow starts, and Jason explains why Matt isn't a TOTAL idiot. But, what's up with Jaden Reed only getting one target in the game, and are the Packers' handicapping or helping the offense when they dedicate to running the ball with Josh Jacobs? Primetime also tries desperately to get Jim and Matt to respect Jason's time to no avail. Jim and Matt wrap up with their Green & Gold Blind Rankings for the Packers vs Lions game, as Primetime asks the guys to blind rank the three biggest architects of this Packers team/roster.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton roll into Hour 2 of Phish Friday following the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday Night Football. First, they circle back around to the breaking news that the Badgers are closing in on a deal for their next offensive coordinator -- current Kansas OC Jeff Grimes. They continue discussing Grimes' roots as an offensive line coach, how this hire should return the Badgers to their roots in the running game, and the balance between recruiting and development for college coaches. They also announce the winner of the Boca Bowl Flyaway back to Jim's prestigious collegiate stomping ground! Primetime provides and impromptu special presentation and gets distracted by those dang Icelandic horses. They then review their Don't Quote Me predictions from ahead of last night's Packers loss, as they decide whose longshot prediction came closest to hitting the mark. Jim and Matt wrap up with Poll Dancing, reviewing a couple of polls about the refs and the coaches from after last night's loss.

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton in their early timeslot before the pregame coverage of Packers vs Lions takes over 100.5 starting at 4pm. Jim first asks Evan to answer their poll question about who will miss more shows in 2025: Molly Brown because she'll be starting the year still on maternity leave, or Matt while out on all his Matt-ernity leaves? Evan asks the real question, who will make more shows during the window of Molly's maternity leave? They also get Evan's vibe check on the Badgers football program and Luke Fickell after the team's 22-year bowl streak came to an end this season, and Evan gives his game pick for tonight's heavyweight matchup between the 9-3 Packers and 11-1 Lions. Evan also explains why he's still shocked that anyone allows a "selfish" Bears fan like Jim Rutledge to be on a Wisconsin sports radio station.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton welcome back co-host Molly Brown for her first appearance after giving birth to twins last weekend! They catch up with Molly at the zoo along with a special appearance from JM&M newbies Oliva Rose and Luka David! Molly gives some of the dazzling details about how the kids came into the world before their dad was ready, why Jim and Matt were top of mind (or speed dial), and she answers Evan Cohen's question about if she or Matt will miss more show during the window of her maternity leave. Jim, Matt, Molly and Prime also give their Don't Quote Me predictions for tonight's Packers vs Lions game!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton move up to the 12-2pm timeslot ahead of the Packers vs Lions game on Thursday Night Football. Jim and Matt get ready for the 9-3 Packers' best chance to reclaim the NFC North Crown tonight as they chase the 11-1 Lions atop the division. They ask their "Goldilocks" gambling question: with the Packers listed as 3-point underdogs, is this line too big, too small, or just right? First, they must re-visit the "absolutely ridiculous" take from Jim yesterday that he'd rather see the Bears lose to teams like the Lions/Vikings if it hurts the Packers' chances to catch up in the division... Is Jim a bigger Bears fan or anti-Packers fan, or is this just normal fan behavior? Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton in their early timeslot before the pregame coverage of Packers vs Lions takes over 100.5 starting at 4pm. Jim first asks Evan to answer their poll question about who will miss more shows in 2025: Molly Brown because she'll be starting the year still on maternity leave, or Matt while out on all his Matt-ernity leaves? Evan asks the real question, who will make more shows during the window of Molly's maternity leave? They also get Evan's vibe check on the Badgers football program and Luke Fickell after the team's 22-year bowl streak came to an end this season, and Evan gives his game pick for tonight's heavyweight matchup between the 9-3 Packers and 11-1 Lions. Evan also explains why he's still shocked that anyone allows a "selfish" Bears fan like Jim Rutledge to be on a Wisconsin sports radio station. Jim and Matt wrap up with the High Life Dive Bar of the Week -- Chief's Tavern -- before welcoming in Molly Brown to start Hour 2!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton roll into the 1pm hour of today's different timeslot show, and they welcome back co-host and mother of newborn twins Molly Brown! They catch up with Molly at the zoo along with a special appearance from JM&M newbies Oliva Rose and Luka David! Molly gives some of the dazzling details about how the kids came into the world before their dad was ready, why Jim and Matt were top of mind (or speed dial), and she answers Evan Cohen's question about if she or Matt will miss more show during the window of her maternity leave. Jim, Matt, Molly and Prime also give their Don't Quote Me predictions for tonight's Packers vs Lions game! Jim and Matt say goodbye to Molly, and Jim hurts everyone else's feelings by saying he doesn't ever listen to the show when he's not on it. The wrap up with Throwing Stones, as Jim plays hardball with the idea of the Golden At-Bat rule proposed by the MLB.

Packers HOF Mark Tauscher makes his weekly appearance to discuss where he believes the Badgers are at on National Signing Day and where they need to go in the next few years. He also elaborates on the changing landscape regarding recruiting and the transfer portal in college football. Tausch wraps up his segment talking about his confidence in the Packers before their game against the Lions and his view on the late hit on Trevor Lawrence last Sunday.