Homer and Bryan Bulaga turn the Homer Hour into a full soccer breakdown after the U.S. advances to face Belgium with a chance to reach the Elite Eight for just the second time since 1930. Bulaga explains why the U.S. looks more fluid under its current coach, how Belgium’s aging roster could be vulnerable, and why losing Balogun to a red card is still a real concern. The guys also check in on Jacob Misiorowski after a strange Brewers loss where The Miz gave up two homers but only one earned run. Jason Wilde joins Bulaga to discuss what would make a good Packers season, with playoff progress, the offensive line, cornerback, pass rush and Zach Tom’s recovery all on the table. The hour closes with Bulaga comparing Jordan Love and Caleb Williams before predicting a 2-1 U.S. win over Belgium.

Homer opens a busy Homer Hour with Rain Man trivia centered on Jacob Misiorowski, World Cup history and the U.S. matchup with Bosnia-Herzegovina. He debates whether fans should want one win more: Team USA advancing tonight or “The Miz” and the Brewers winning tomorrow. Jason Wilde joins and pushes back on Homer’s Miz-over-soccer stance before the conversation shifts to the Packers, where Micah Parsons’ injury timeline and Green Bay’s cornerback situation remain major concerns. Homer and Wilde also discuss Keyshawn Nixon, Carrington Valentine and whether Brian Gutekunst has done enough at corner. Later, the conversation veers into Giannis’ exit from Milwaukee, Aaron Rodgers’ final Packers season, and why Wilde is still proud of the old Rodgers radio show.

Homer opens the hour fully consumed by Jacob Misiorowski mania, asking how Brewers fans, bars and restaurants should change their behavior whenever “The Miz” pitches. He brainstorms Miz-themed specials, debates whether Misiorowski could throw a no-hitter this season, and wonders why the excitement has not reached his own level yet. Jason Wilde joins to discuss whether Miz has changed his viewing habits before shifting to the Packers, where Keyshawn Nixon’s role as Green Bay’s number one corner sparks a larger conversation about Brian Gutekunst’s handling of the position. Tim Van Vooren also joins to talk Brewers postseason expectations, Brandon Woodruff’s importance, middle relief concerns and whether the Packers can be more than just good with their current cornerback situation. The hour closes with Homer briefly weighing in on Wisconsin’s reported athletic director hire and continuing the search for the perfect Miz promotion.

Homer and Brian Bulaga lean all the way into World Cup fever, with Homer marveling at Paraguay pushing Germany and Bulaga explaining why knockout soccer can make even heavy favorites vulnerable. The guys debate flopping, officiating, uniform confusion on broadcasts, and why the expanded tournament has turned previously meaningless games into a wildly successful spectacle. Homer also checks in on whether “The Miz” is pitching and previews the U.S. knockout matchup against Bosnia with Bulaga, who says he would be very surprised if the Americans lose. Later, Bulaga lays out his ideal NFL health plan, including changes to Thursday games, more useful joint practices, and a little more padded work in training camp. The hour closes with a thoughtful conversation about former Packers teammates, why reaching a Super Bowl matters even without winning it, and the Hall of Fame-level talent of players like Davante Adams, David Bakhtiari and Nick Collins.

With Homer out, Ben Brust fills in alongside Gary Ellerson live from Summerfest for a Miz-heavy Homer Hour. Ben and Gary preview Jacob Misiorowski’s start against the Cubs, debate how freakish his rise has been, and compare his early dominance to Wisconsin legends like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Aaron Rodgers, and Brett Favre. They also revisit the end of the Giannis era, with Gary arguing that Bucks ownership deserves more blame and that Giannis still deserves grace for delivering a championship to Milwaukee. Later, the guys discuss Tucker Kraft’s next contract, the Packers’ top receiving options, and whether Greg Gard and Matt LaFleur both need postseason breakthroughs to quiet criticism.

Live from Summerfest, Homer and Bryan Bulaga dive deep into soccer, with Homer arguing that the expanded World Cup format has turned the opening stage into glorified preseason games. Bulaga pushes back on some of the details while still agreeing that the U.S. making the quarterfinals would be a historic accomplishment, leading to a 10-to-1 wager between the two. Jason Wilde joins to talk Packers offensive line competition, including whether Jagger Burton could push for playing time right away. Wilde and Bulaga also explain why offensive line rotations can hurt cohesion, rhythm, and confidence. Later, Homer and Bulaga continue the conversation about the mental side of playing in the NFL, how teammates help each other through rough stretches, and why the best offensive lines need to feel like one true unit.

Homer reacts to day two of Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer being a Milwaukee Buck, mixing in Rain Man chaos, Miz trivia, and plenty of reflection on what Giannis meant to Milwaukee. He continues to argue that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains the greatest player in Bucks history, while Giannis is the greatest long-term Buck and still someone fans were lucky to watch. Jason Wilde joins to discuss Jim Owczarski’s reporting on the end of the Giannis era, why the exit became messy, and how much responsibility Giannis deserves for the way things unraveled. Homer also shares listener poll results on whether fans are sad, angry, happy, or simply expected the trade, then closes by saying Giannis’ championship legacy should remain honored even if he’s now “dead to me” as a member of the Heat.

Homer reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo officially being traded to the Miami Heat and gives listeners 30 seconds each to say what they need to say about the end of the Giannis era. He argues that Giannis wanted out, pushes back on calling him the greatest Bucks player ever over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and explains why the Bucks had little choice but to make the deal. John Anderson joins to discuss how long Milwaukee’s rebuild could take and why this should be remembered as a championship era worth celebrating. Jason Wilde also joins to explain why Giannis should be beloved forever, even if his exit could have been handled more honestly.

The second hour focuses on what comes next for the Bucks after trading Giannis to Miami. Tony Smith joins Homer and says the move was overdue, arguing that Milwaukee’s championship window had already closed and that Giannis deserved a chance to chase another title elsewhere. Homer revisits Jay Bilas’ draft comments, emphasizing how important picks 10 and 13 could be in a historically deep NBA Draft. Tim Van Vooren also joins to reflect on how deeply Giannis connected with Milwaukee fans and shares a favorite memory that captured Giannis’ humility.

Ben Brust hosts The Homer Hour alongside Bryan Bulaga, opening with the Homer-approved question of whether Jacob Misiorowski is pitching and when Brewers fans might see him next. The conversation shifts quickly to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shams Charania’s report about the Celtics and Heat, and Giannis’ cryptic social media post in a Bucks uniform. Bulaga gives his perspective on superstar exits, player leverage, and why a Giannis trade would likely mean a true Bucks rebuild. The guys also dive deep into Micah Parsons’ ACL and meniscus recovery timeline, including what Terrence Parsons Jr.’s comments might mean for a possible Week 7 or Week 8 return. Bulaga closes with a full Packers offensive line breakdown, focusing on Jordan Morgan, Zach Tom, Sean Rhyan, Aaron Banks, and how Green Bay’s offense can help survive without Micah.