Molly & Jim

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly to talk about about the Packers playing Aaron Rodgers (even though he says it's not a revenge game), & the state of Badgers football! First, they discuss this morning's breaking NBA news of the FBI arresting Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in separate gambling investigations! Is the FBI sending a message at the start of the NBA season, and what are the implications for sports gambling & the ubiquity of legalized gambling in every part of the sports world? They move into Green Bay versus Pittsburgh -- how much does this game really mean for Rodgers and all parties involved? How much does Aaron still love Green Bay, are why aren't we getting more sassy Aaron quotes in the media this week (and will we after Sunday night)? Delving into Badgers football, they discuss why Luke Fickell still feels like an outsider to Badgers fans in Wisconsin, and what are the true front-facing responsibilities of a modern-day CFB coach and athletic director (looking at you Chris McIntosh)?

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they continue their Aaron Rodgers conversation from Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike's appearance. Aaron said that the Packers vs Steelers is not a revenge game for him, and that time away from Green Bay has made his heart grow fonder, leading to today's second Siding Unlimited poll question: As a Packers fan, what do you believe less from what Aaron Rodgers said this week? They discuss what it might've been like for Aaron living as the celebrity in Green Bay (did it suit him) and is this really a revenge game versus the Packers or Gutey? During Throwing Stones, Jim introduces us an iconic local news star in Milwaukee -- Ryan, the cardigan-wearing, small potatoes coke dealer! They also get personal with their true first impressions of one another when they started at ESPN Madison... Jim & Molly wrap up with a check of Jim's eyesight and if he can bifocals coming in his near future!

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown are back after their excursion to Milwaukee yesterday, which almost ended in their return carpool getting pulled over.... Molly describes the moment that her "heart fell through her ass" before Jim goes full Bad Boys, Bad Boys, when asking "officer, may I leave?" They ask today's first Siding Unlimited poll question: Do you tell your significant other when you get pulled over the police? They also pry into producer Primetime's home life, where he has a lady staying at his place... but why's he making her sleep on the pullout couch? Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly to talk about about the Packers playing Aaron Rodgers (even though he says it's not a revenge game), & the state of Badgers football! First, they discuss this morning's breaking NBA news of the FBI arresting Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in separate gambling investigations! Is the FBI sending a message at the start of the NBA season, and what are the implications for sports gambling & the ubiquity of legalized gambling in every part of the sports world? They move into Green Bay versus Pittsburgh -- how much does this game really mean for Rodgers and all parties involved? How much does Aaron still love Green Bay, are why aren't we getting more sassy Aaron quotes in the media this week (and will we after Sunday night)? Delving into Badgers football, they discuss why Luke Fickell still feels like an outsider to Badgers fans in Wisconsin, and what are the true front-facing responsibilities of a modern-day CFB coach and athletic director (looking at you Chris McIntosh)?

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 from ESPN Milwaukee, as they finally get to talking about Badgers football. After the loss of faith from fans in both Chris McIntosh & Luke Fickell, they ask today's first Siding Unlimited poll question: Does Badgers football have a bigger problem with coaching or NIL/recruiting? How much does McIntosh's failed approach to NIL feed into the negative on-field results for Luke Fickell, and if it's going to change, what has to improve first? Is cutting non-revenue programs a real concern, and would fans be willing to pay a $0.50 NIL tax on tickets? Plus, what move could Mac possibly make to get fans to buy back in, and is the model we need to copy just right to South in Illinois, and could Jim Leonhard re-energize this fanbase? During Throwing Stones, they finally get to Jim's hotel topic after seeing fans can stay a night at the Blue Jays stadium. What would you want to stay in like a hotel?

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown host the show from ESPN Milwaukee where they're out attending to some BUSINESS today. They get derailed early as they detail another interesting carpool story to producer Primetime, who Jim wants to play a fun little guessing game with... What's the worst place to pick somebody up in a parking lot? They also get into the Karaoke chaos that went down during their sales team meetings in Milwaukee today, leading to a sing-songy tanget for DJ Jazzy Jim. They also get into the semantics of "raw dogging" -- is it a term for travelling in silence (like serial killer Primetime) or eating food without ANY spices (like Primetime with his pork butts)? What would be the Prairie Creek Hunter's karaoke playlist? They play Minute to Win It, as they finally mention the name of Green Bay's old QB during Rodgers -- How many members of the 2025 Packers team were on the roster during Rodgers' final year in Green Bay? Also, how worried is Molly Brown that Rodgers could hit the Packers with a vintage moment this Sunday night?

Mark Tauscher joins Jim & Molly to talk about the Packers heading into Aaron Rodgers week with this Sunday's game against their former QB in Pittsburgh. Tausch answers today's first Siding Unlimited poll question -- Is Sunday’s game against the Steelers just another game for the Packers franchise? -- and will this game mean more for Green Bay or Rodgers? First, he answers the stolen take allegations from producer Primetime, who gets into the semantics of Molly saying she was "duped by Jeff Hafley" and Tausch feeling "hoodwinked by the Packers defense". Tausch also talks about Badgers football and Barry Alvarez's statement on last night's Barry Alvarez Show, stressing the importance for Fickell and the program to go out and "press the flesh" with fans in the state.

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly to talk about the Packers heading into Aaron Rodgers Week, as they prepare for Sunday Night Football in Pittsburgh. They discuss Matt LaFleur downplaying the game like it's just another opponent in Pittsburgh, and Jason shares his insight about how much this game will mean for Rodgers and whether he's always needed to play with a chip on his shoulder. First, Jason has to show some love for his guy, producer Ry Guy, and his hot old haircut, and Jim comiserates with Jason about being mistaken for older than they actually are... They wrap up with Jason discussing the end of the Cardinals game and if Jordan Love made the wrong play call on their critical 4th & 2 conversion, including why it worked out anyway, LaFleur showing the trust in his QB, and fans going back and forth between tearing down and applauding LaFleur!

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they pivot from Aaron Rodgers week for the Green Bay Packers, going back to the lowly Badgers football program and one Barry Alvarez's comments on last night's special 2-hour edition of The Barry Alvarez Show. Barry is imploring Fickell and the rest of the program to go out in the state and meet Badgers fans where they are if they're going to ask for more financial investments. This leads to today's second Siding Unlimited poll question: Does Luke Fickell still feel like an outsider in the state of Wisconsin? And, will he always feel like an outsider no matter what? During Throwing Stones, producer Primetime calls attention to Mrs. Steal Your Take, though it turns out someone else might've copied Molly's take! Did Mark Tauscher rip of Molly about being duped/hoodwinked by the Packers' defense? Mark Tauscher joins Jim & Molly to talk about the Packers heading into Aaron Rodgers week with this Sunday's game against their former QB in Pittsburgh. Tausch answers today's first Siding Unlimited poll question -- Is Sunday’s game against the Steelers just another game for the Packers franchise? -- and will this game mean more for Green Bay or Rodgers? First, he answers the stolen take allegations from producer Primetime, who gets into the semantics of Molly saying she was "duped by Jeff Hafley" and Tausch feeling "hoodwinked by the Packers defense". Tausch also talks about Badgers football and Barry Alvarez's statement on last night's Barry Alvarez Show, stressing the importance for Fickell and the program to go out and "press the flesh" with fans in the state. Jim & Molly wrap up as proposes the one person who AD Chris McIntosh could hire to save the brand (and his own ass): Jim Leonhard...

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll it back for the second day in a row as Matt Hamilton continues his curling world tour is exotic Minnesota! It's been a lot of Badgers football talk so far this week, but it's also Aaron Rodgers Week leading into the Packers' game at Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football. But, head coach Matt LaFleur is stressing that they're playing the Steelers... who also have Aaron Rodgers.... Jim gives the PR 101 on what LaFleur should've said, and they ask today's first Siding Unlimited poll question: Is Sunday’s game against the Steelers just another game for the Packers franchise? They discuss how LaFleur, the players, other coaches, and Gutey will approach this game against their former spurned QB and whether this game will mean more for Green Bay or for Rodgers? They go from this peanuts game versus Pittsburgh to nut-based candy and other things producer Primetime can't enjoy... Jim also asks about the nuances of how one eats assorted candies, his oral fixation on chewy candy, and Primetime's tendency to motor boat popcorn... Jason Wilde joins the show to talk about the Packers heading into Aaron Rodgers Week, as they prepare for Sunday Night Football in Pittsburgh. They discuss Matt LaFleur downplaying the game like it's just another opponent in Pittsburgh, and Jason shares his insight about how much this game will mean for Rodgers and whether he's always needed to play with a chip on his shoulder. First, Jason has to show some love for his guy, producer Ry Guy, and his hot old haircut, and Jim comiserates with Jason about being mistaken for older than they actually are... They wrap up with Jason discussing the end of the Cardinals game and if Jordan Love made the wrong play call on their critical 4th & 2 conversion, including why it worked out anyway, LaFleur showing the trust in his QB, and fans going back and forth between tearing down and applauding LaFleur!

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they continue discussing Badgers football's most recent shout out, losing 34-0 vs No.1 Ohio State at Camp Randall. They focus on the letter sent from AD Chris McIntosh to fans, donors and the UW community today, supporting Luke Fickell and encouraging fans to join him. They ask today's second Siding Unlimited poll question: After Chris McIntosh’s letter today, are you More Likely or Less Likely to support Badgers football? They discuss the lack of fan excitement around both McIntosh and Fickell, provide some historical context around the lack of funds and facilities for Wisconsin football, and whether Fickell has ever had the resources he needed to compete in the new-look Big Ten! Producer Primetime makes it worth with Stats to Depress People, highlighting the 31 offensive drives since the Badgers' offense last scored a touchdown... During Throwing Stones, Jim details the movie-worthy heist that went down at the Louvre. They wrap up skipping Crosstalk with the Barry Alvarez Show, instead eulogizing the end of the baseball seasons for fans in the state of Wisconsin...