Molly & Jim

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton roll into a soggy Phish Friday, as they wallow after another highly-anticipated Bucks season comes to a disappointing end. After falling to the Pacers in Game 6 last night, Jim and Matt give their takes on the best avenues for the Bucks to get better, younger, and possibly healthier this offseason -- if that's even possible. They also ask which player outside of the Top-3 that the Bucks should prioritize keeping the MOST: Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, or Pat Connaughton? Just like the aging Bucks, Jim caught a finger injury -- on just the tip -- while running in his regularly-scheduled pick-up basketball game this morning. They ask the fans how old is too old to regularly play pick-up?

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue into Hour 2 of their Phish Friday as they continue reeling in the sadness following the Bucks' losing in the first-round of the playoffs for the second year in a row. Jim gets on Primetime for his spelling error in today's Poll question: which members of the Bucks' Core 4 do they need to keep the most: Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, or Pat Connaughton. Jim points out it should actually be Core 3 (Giannis, Khris and Dame), but Prime makes a real case that Thanasis deserves to be in that top group strictly for the vibes. Ben Brust stands the guys up for Betting with Brust, so they get into more disappointing Bucks poll questions during Poll Dancing. Matt has to leave the show early to go bow fishing for carp, so he breaks down the intricacies of the unique bottom-feeding phish. Jim and Primetime wrap up with the best ways to prevent "catching the cod."

Jason Wilde joins Rutledge and Hamilton, and he helps promote the news ESPN Madison and 620 WTMJ becoming the radio homes of Wisconsin Volleyball! Jason talks about his experience covering UW volleyball back in the day, and he and Jim discuss the value of role models for young female athletes like their daughters. They get Jason's hope-o-meter for the Bucks' chances to still pull out tonight's Game 6 with Dame IN but Giannis still OUT. They get into some Packers talk, including Eric Stokes having his 5th-year option declined, the expectations/development of the defense with new pieces like Edgerrin Cooper, the likelihood for the continued growth of promising young players on both sides of the ball. Jim concludes with a CONFIDENT prediction that Caleb Williams will be better than Jordan Love!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton run for a FULL HAMBONE special for just one hour, as we're kicked off the air for pregame coverage of Bucks-Pacers Game 6 beginning at 5pm. Jim asks fans if they believe the Bucks can still win this series even if Giannis doesn't return from injury. Matt also speaks to the value of being a young up-and-coming squad (like the Pacers) versus a more experienced, but creaky, team (like the Bucks). They also discuss the importance of both Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard, and the react to the breaking news that Dame is officially IN! Jason Wilde joins Rutledge and Hamilton, and he helps promote the news ESPN Madison and 620 WTMJ becoming the radio homes of Wisconsin Volleyball! Jason talks about his experience covering UW volleyball back in the day, and he and Jim discuss the value of role models for young female athletes like their daughters. They get Jason's hope-o-meter for the Bucks' chances to still pull out tonight's Game 6 with Dame IN but Giannis still OUT. They get into some Packers talk, including Eric Stokes having his 5th-year option declined, the expectations/development of the defense with new pieces like Edgerrin Cooper, the likelihood for the continued growth of promising young players on both sides of the ball. Jim concludes with a CONFIDENT prediction that Caleb Williams will be better than Jordan Love! The show finishes with the High Life Dive Bar of the Week: Madison VFW Post No.8483!

Mark Tauscher joins the show for the first time following the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim and Matt ask Mark to chime in on today's poll question: Is Gutey a top-5 general manager since being promoted by the Packer in 2018? Mark pulls for his guy Gutey while GM makes a case for others. Jim also takes note of Tausch and Matt's expectations for the Packers next season, and Tausch give his way-too-early power rankings for the NFC North next season. Matt also asks Tausch what player he's most excited to watch from the Packers' draft class, and Jim asks what other teams caught Tausch's attention (good or bad) with their drafts.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton hit the Wednesday HARD, just like the Brewers were hitting hard in last night's benches-clearing brawl versus the Tampa Bay Rays. They ask the fans to give a name for last night's brawl along with which major sport has the worst fights: Baseball, Soccer, Football, or Basketball. Jim and Matt also get heated with today's other poll question asking if Gutey has been a top-5 general manager in the NFL since being promoted to the job in 2018. For today's Minute to Win It, Primetime asks Matt to guess the 11 current NBA players that were named as the best player to start a franchise with according to their peers.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue into Hour 2 trailing off their NBA talk at the end of Minute to Win It. Jim makes a case for Tim Duncan as one of the GOATs, and he also asks how long a rookie should have to wait before claiming a previous great player's number that hasn't been retired yet. During Throwing Stones, Primetime plays audio PROVING that Khris Middleton is as good as Prime MJ, and the guys give their best "Chris Orr-ism". Mark Tauscher joins the show for the first time following the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim and Matt ask Mark to chime in on today's poll question: Is Gutey a top-5 general manager since being promoted by the Packer in 2018? Mark pulls for his guy Gutey while GM makes a case for others. Jim also takes note of Tausch and Matt's expectations for the Packers next season, and Tausch give his way-too-early power rankings for the NFC North next season. Matt also asks Tausch what player he's most excited to watch from the Packers' draft class, and Jim asks what other teams caught Tausch's attention (good or bad) with their drafts. Jim and Matt wrap up talking about an article in The Athletic that exposed the body part most important in determining an o lineman's success..

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton broadcast with their backs up against the wall with the Milwaukee Bucks facing elimination in Game 5 versus the Pacers tonight. They get into right away by asking Bucks fans if they want Giannis to risk further injury and play through his soleus (calf) strain in tonight's game? Matt makes a case that winners always find a way to play while Jim argues that the Bucks are cooked in the playoffs either way. Jim and Matt play Tinder Time on the players the Bucks NEED to keep versus trade/let go this coming offseason. They wrap up Hour 1 with a discussion about the STAR rating of the transfers coming into Badgers basketball this offseason.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton roll into a Packers-centric Hour 2 after calling it quits for the Bucks chances versus the Pacers tonight. Jim opens Hour 2 with a question: Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft, which team will have the best offense in the NFC North next season? He makes a long case for the Bears given their additions, including Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, this offseason while Primetime and Matt work to poke holes in his FACTS balloon. During Throwing Stones, Primetime brings up a tweet from the Mayor of LA that should embarrass Lakers fans, does Mel Kiper Jr. deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame, and why are the Minnesota Twins playing with a "home run" summer sausage in their dugout??? The show wraps up with the return of Roundball Rock to the NBA!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are BACK together after Matt's return from his curling adventures in Sweden. Jim and Matt re-connect by making Primetime feel too young with their MySpace top-5 rankings of the Packers 2024 Draft Class. Jim and Matt also give their BOLD STATEMENTS for the 2024 NFL Draft. Primetime catches Matt up on all things Draft during today's Whatt Matt Missed. Jim and Matt wrap up Hour 1 with some of Matt's stories from the Mixed Doubles World Championships in Sweden.