Molly & Jim

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into their second hour of today's show about awkward conversations outside of the sports world. Jim delves into his attempt to set up Ryan on a date (for the content) with a radio host in Green Bay, but why does Primetime have to find the negatives in a sunny morning show host? They get a little deeper into the Packers' issues at quarterback and running back: could Malik Willis get replaced by Sean Clifford during Sunday's home opener, and is Josh Jacobs going to be healthy enough to carry the load versus the Colts. Also, why did Primetime have to word their second poll question in a way that makes it even more awkward than it already was? Throwing Stones includes takes on feeling like you're speeding even if you're on cruise control and Dave Grohl looking for sympathy.

Does Tausch agree with Jim that this would be the program's biggest win since the 1999 Rose Bowl, and what can the Badgers win in a "slobber knocker" to pull off a 16-point upset? Molly also asks Tausch about the fan atmosphere in Camp Randall so far this season. Jim asks about Matt LaFleur's seemingly trying to play mind games with the Colts by saying that he's still leaving the door open for Jordan Love to play in Week 2 on Sunday, and what do the Packers need to pull of an upset with Malik Willis at QB?

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into the middle of the week of this big game week for BOTH Wisconsin football teams. They try to get hyped for Saturday's noon kickoff versus #4 Alabama in Camp Randall, where the Badgers are 16-point home underdogs. Would beating this Bama team be Badgers Football's biggest win over the last 25 years (since the '99 Rose Bowl)? What would taking down the Crimson Tide mean for the trajectory of Luke Fickell's unsteady start with the Badgers. Do Jim or Molly have ANY faith that Wisconsin can actually win, and why does Primetime want Luke Fickell and Phil Longo to throw all caution to the wind? Mark Tauscher joins the show to discuss the Badgers' massive matchup versus #4 Alabama at Camp Randall. Does Tausch agree with Jim that this would be the program's biggest win since the 1999 Rose Bowl, and what can the Badgers win in a "slobber knocker" to pull off a 16-point upset? Molly also asks Tausch about the fan atmosphere in Camp Randall so far this season. Jim asks about Matt LaFleur's seemingly trying to play mind games with the Colts by saying that he's still leaving the door open for Jordan Love to play in Week 2 on Sunday, and what do the Packers need to pull of an upset with Malik Willis at QB? In today's Minute to Win It, Jim tests Molly's newfound college football fandom with this week's top-10 in AP Poll. Jim also gives Primetime a tip on how to play it chill with his pickup lines!

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 of today's Badgers-centric show. They continue talking about just how impactful it would be for the whole trajectory of Luke Fickell's program IF they pulled off an upset vs. #4 Bama at Camp Randall! They also compare the Badgers to other power programs in college football, but the only measure it by the who their program's most famous fans are! Do the Badgers have a fan as famous as Matthew McConaughey with the Texas Longhorns, or Channing Tatum with the Crimson tide...? Barstool Big Cat, Yung Gravy, Frank Lloyd Wright... and does Everlast even count??? Throwing Stones includes takes about NFL players following through on friendly CFB bets with teammates and Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola stealing Pat Mahomes' entire aura! They wrap up asking if Aaron Rodgers counts as a true Wisconsin sports fan?

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown carry the show with Matt Hamilton beginning his 10-day foray off to Canada and Colorado! Despite Matt LaFleur still playing coy about the "availability" of Jordan Love, they ask Packers fans which quarterback they'd be more comfortable playing Malik Willis or Will Levis in Sunday's home opener versus the Colts? While it might not be a mistake to take a flier on a "project" QB like Malik Willis, was it a mistake not to replace Sean Clifford with a more veteran backup during the preseason, and what names could've the Packers spent just a LITTLE bit of money on in free agency? They also get into some of their takeaways from last night's beatdown for the Jets versus the 49ers on Monday Night Football. They also delve into the YouTube comments to give their "jabroni" expert advice on fantasy football!

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown continue taking you home with Matt Hamilton abroad in exotic Cornwall, Canada. They pivot from talking about the Packers worse and even worse options at quarterback between Malik Willis and Sean Clifford. Jim asks which team (or phase or whatever) of this Packers team is most likely to get booed during Sunday's season opener vs the Colts. Jim also gets into the story of how he ran into one of OLD friends from kingergarten while on a business trip down in Gurnee today. Jim shares the story of his EXPLOSIVE experience on his infamous train ride to the Rose Bowl, and he makes fun of geeky college football reporters that freak out for press box food. Throwing Stones includes takes about "Mom" Ross and why Aaron Rodgers isn't interesting enough to be called an Enigma.

Jason Wilde joins the show a day early to share some of his insights on the Jordan Love's MCL injury status. Does Jason think the team's medical personnel and Dr. Patrick McKenzie would ever allow Love to be rushed back into action? Is Matt LaFleur just playing mind games with the Colts when talking about Love's "chance" to return and play for Week 2 versus Indy? Jason talks about the performance of the Packers' defense in Friday night's 34-29 loss, and what did he think about some of the erratic play/decisions from Jaire Alexander and return man Keisean Nixon? Jim compares the Bears' ugly 24-17 win in Caleb Williams' debut to how the Packers may need to win while Love is sidelined. Can the Packers win the same way?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton and Molly Brown react to the crisis for the Packers: how will the team win with Jordan Love sidelined 3-6 weeks? They share their initial reactions to Saturday morning's news that Love only suffered a sprained MCL in the 34-29 loss to Philly in Friday's season opener. How do we feel about the shaky debut for Jeff Hafley's defense, and is Matt ready to renounce his new "guy", Brayden (the Narwhal) Narveson? With Love out and the Packers' brass seemingly adamant that they won't go after any free agent QBs, Jim asks if the Packers can with with their defense and special teams to help carry Malik Willis under center? Jason Wilde joins the show a day early to share some of his insights on the Jordan Love's MCL injury status. Does Jason think the team's medical personnel and Dr. Patrick McKenzie would ever allow Love to be rushed back into action? Is Matt LaFleur just playing mind games with the Colts when talking about Love's "chance" to return and play for Week 2 versus Indy? Jason talks about the performance of the Packers' defense in Friday night's 34-29 loss, and what did he think about some of the erratic play/decisions from Jaire Alexander and return man Keisean Nixon? Jim compares the Bears' ugly 24-17 win in Caleb Williams' debut to how the Packers may need to win while Love is sidelined. Can the Packers win the same way? Jim, Matt & Molly wrap up Hour 1 with Matt explaining how he'll be away for the next 8 shows while making his curling color commentary debut in Colorado, and will Matt have a stronger debut in the booth than Tom Brady on FOX?!?!

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton and Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 of today's reaction to the Packers' 34-29 loss to Philly in Brazil and the news that Jordan Love WILL NOT go on IR with his MCL sprain. Can the Packers win with their defense and special teams if Love is sidelined 3-4 weeks? In Hour 2, Jim, Matt and Molly get more into some of the results of the college football weekend and the Badgers' getting another uneven 27-13 win versus FCS South Dakota. Jim makes the case that there's more parity in college football than ever, and Matt says the Badgers shaky, but "inebitable", wins Weeks 1 and 2 should light a fire for when #4 Alabama comes to town this Saturday! What Matt Missed includes out-of-context cuts on a big football win by the team from Northern Illinois, which ESPN Radio host is "jinxing" the Packers, and who wants more enthusiasm out of Tom Brady in the broadcast booth? Throwing Stones includes takes on the different rules between CFB and the NFL, the USA's newfound dominance in cricket, and Michigan fans showing their true horns down colors. They wrap up on Crosstalk with the Great Dane Huddle, as Matt & Molly congratulate Tarek Saleh on this past weekend's induction into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame! They also talk with Tarek and Alex G about the Badgers' performance versus South Dakota, and is Wisconsin a better speed or size matchup for Bama?

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown are rolling Noon - 2pm ahead of a huge afternoon on slate on ESPN Madison! The Packers kickoff the season tonight against the Eagles in Brazil, but why does Jim hate pregame shows SO much? Thy ask which side of the ball will Packers fans all be talking about TOMORROW morning: Offense, Defense or the Special Teams? Which stars and unproven starters will show up in tonight's season opener? Plus, the Badgers also look to bounce back tonight against TCU in the Big Ten/Big 12 challenge, but has Jesse Nelson been the team's biggest jinx this season?