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Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

• Christian Watson Extension Debate: Tucker Kraft, Jayden Reed, and Watson are all entering contract years… but is Watson actually a no-brainer extension? Or is it more complicated than Packers fans think?

• LaFleur vs McCarthy 👀: Eerily similar comments about “tearing down” the offense… are we seeing history repeat itself in Green Bay?

• Who Said It?: Strouf quizzes Josh on quotes from the last TWO Packers head coaches. Can he tell the difference?

• NFL Draft Talk: Three weeks out… what position should the Packers target with Pick #52?

• Brewers vs Royals Preview: New series tonight on Apple TV. And more importantly… what snack is Pat Murphy pulling out of his pocket this time?! 🥞

• Airport Story Time: Strouf encountered a real character…

• What We Missed: Everything else you need to know.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

• Packers Annual Meeting Fallout: Brian Gutekunst says Green Bay could consider signing Kirk Cousins as a backup to Jordan Love 👀 Plus, Gutey says the team needs to “come together”… but why? And Ed Policy says he’s “shocked” by LaFleur firing talk after last year’s comments. What is going on in Green Bay right now?

• LaFleur, Gutey & Policy Speak: Everything you need to know from the NFL Annual Meeting and what it means for the Packers moving forward.

• CB Bucknor Strikes Again 😬: A brutal missed call in Milwaukee as Jake Bauers is called out at first… despite clearly being safe. How does this keep happening?!

• One Word Wednesday: The weirdest stories of the week, summed up in one word.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

• LaFleur Sounds Off 👀: Matt LaFleur says multiple Packers players were unhappy with their roles in 2025… so whose fault is that? Plus, why he wants to “tear it down” and treat this offseason like Year 1 in Green Bay.

• Brewers Are ROLLING: Milwaukee starts 3-0 with a sweep of the White Sox and looks electric to open 2026. Are the Brewers already proving they’re the team to beat in the NL Central?

• Bucks Season Nears the End: After playoff elimination, this nightmare year is almost over… but what comes next in the Giannis saga?

• ABS System in MLB: Umpires getting overturned, fans loving it. Is this the future of baseball?

• What We Missed: Everything else you need to know.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

• Jordan Love Challenged 👀: Hall of Famer Joe Thomas says Love should demand more responsibility in the Packers offense… while Love reacts to Matt LaFleur’s extension. Is it time for Love to take full control?

• Brewers Opening Day Blowout: Milwaukee crushes the White Sox 14-2 behind Jacob Misiorowski’s electric 11 K performance and a Sal Frelick homer 💣 Are the Brewers ready to win a FOURTH straight NL Central?

• Josh’s Brat Tattoo?! Opening Day got out of hand… and now it’s forever.

• Sweet 16 Recap: Big Ten sends THREE teams to the Elite Eight, including #9 Iowa 👀

• What We Missed: Cleaning up everything else from a packed night.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

• Packers Free Agency Reaction: Ben Solak of ESPN ranks the Packers’ free agency class 30th in the NFL after letting several players walk and adding Javon Hargrave, Benjamin St-Juste, and Skyy Moore. Was it underwhelming, and has Brian Gutekunst done enough to elevate Green Bay to a Super Bowl-level team?

• Giannis vs Bucks Update: The saga takes another turn as the NBA Players Association releases a statement against the Bucks for sitting a healthy player and “tanking.”

• One Word Wednesday: We react to some of the wildest stories from around the world this week using just one word.

• Brewers Season Preview: The Milwaukee Brewers open their season tomorrow at American Family Field against the Chicago White Sox — what are the expectations for 2026?

• What We Missed: Wrapping up with the stories and moments you might’ve overlooked, including the Bucks waiving G Cam Thomas.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

• Badgers Fallout: The Badgers’ loss doesn’t feel any better as SIX Big Ten teams punch their ticket to the Sweet 16. We react to how the first weekend of March Madness played out and why it still stings.

• Giannis Saga Update: The Giannis vs Bucks situation takes another turn as he continues to sit out, but posts emotional content on his Instagram story over the weekend.

• Will’s Passport Adventure: Will got a passport… and had a very hard time with it.

• What We Missed: We wrap up with the stories and moments you might’ve overlooked.

The Sweet 16 is set, and for Wisconsin fans, it somehow hurts even more.

Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, why the Badgers’ loss to High Point still stings, and how the Big Ten’s success made it all worse. Iowa and Nebraska are somehow one win away from the Final Four, while Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State, and Illinois are all still alive.

The guys break down the Big Ten’s Sweet 16 teams, revisit the idea that the 6-seed may have been the better path, and reset their thoughts on the tournament heading into Thursday’s regional semifinals.

In this episode:

Why Wisconsin’s loss still feels brutal

Why High Point pushing Arkansas changes nothing

Iowa and Nebraska’s bizarre runs

Michigan State skepticism

Illinois vs Houston preview

Purdue, Michigan, and the Big Ten’s ceiling

Final Four reset after the first weekend

LIVE on Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers (LIVE from Potawatomi Sportsbook):

• Badgers Upset Reaction: After a disappointing loss to #12 High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the guys react to an embarrassing end to a fun season and ask the big question — should Greg Gard be on the hot seat? Strouf says ABSOLUTELY NOT.

• Giannis Crossroads: According to Bucks ownership, it’s either extend or trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. What does that mean for the future of the franchise?

• Packers Coaching Titles: Real or Fake — breaking down NFL coaching titles after the Packers announced their 2026 staff.

• One Word Friday: The guys react to today’s biggest topics using just one word.

• What We Missed: Wrapping up with the stories and moments you might’ve overlooked.

• 🏈 Rasheed Walker Update: The now-former Packers OT signs with the Carolina Panthers — did Green Bay miss out by not bringing him back? Strouf says a big-time NO.

• ⚾ World Baseball Classic Reaction: The WBC comes to an end with Team USA falling to Venezuela 3-2 on Tuesday night — were you disappointed with how it all played out?

• 🏀 March Madness Begins: The NCAA Tournament tips off Thursday, and ESPN West Palm’s Colin Russo joins the show to talk the bracket and give us an update on his unbelievably random life.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers:

Lambeau Field Naming Rights Debate: Packers President & CEO Ed Policy suggested the team could eventually explore selling naming rights to Lambeau Field. Fans reacted strongly, but Strouf explains why he actually doesn’t mind the idea.

Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors: ESPN’s Stephen Holder reported the Packers could be a team to watch if the Colts move quarterback Anthony Richardson. Would another reclamation project at backup QB be a smart move for Green Bay?

March Madness Begins: Reacting to the NCAA Tournament bracket after Selection Sunday as #5 Wisconsin prepares to face #12 High Point on Thursday.

Team USA Advances: The United States punched their ticket to the World Baseball Classic Final on Tuesday.

What We Missed: Wrapping up the show with the sports stories and moments from the week that you might have overlooked.