The Interviews

Brewers Radio Network broadcaster Lane Grindle joins Jim, Matt, and Molly to give his two cents on whether Milwaukee is a World Series contender as currently constructed, address Pablo Sanchez's appearance at the ballpark, lend his perspective on where the Crew currently stands, and much more!

Jeff Levering joins Jen, Gabe, and Chewy following the Brewers' 16-2 rout of the Giants and discusses the continued dominance of Jacob Misiorowski. Levering explains why "The Miz" is rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in Major League Baseball, highlighting both his historic velocity and relentless drive to improve despite unprecedented success. The conversation also explores whether Milwaukee's offensive breakout could help several struggling hitters regain their confidence as the Brewers continue their strong season. Plus, Levering shares his thoughts on the ongoing MLB labor negotiations and what he hopes to see as talks continue toward a new collective bargaining agreement.

Craig Karmazin joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to discuss the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation as the NBA Draft approaches and why every playoff series should be viewed through a Bucks perspective. Craig explains why teams like Oklahoma City could become fascinating players if the Giannis conversation ever turns serious and evaluates how Milwaukee stacks up against the league's emerging powers. The crew also dives into the eye-popping cost of NBA Finals tickets and Craig's unsuccessful attempt to secure a luxury suite at Madison Square Garden. Later, the conversation shifts to baseball, where Craig shares concerns about looming labor negotiations and the possibility of an MLB work stoppage. Plus, there's plenty of laughter surrounding Mike Tomlin's future, family business stories and whether Craig would ever join the Brewers' Tarps Off section.

Shaka Smart sat down with Homer for a deep dive into how Marquette is navigating the new world of college basketball while trying to maintain the culture that has fueled the program’s recent success. Shaka explained why the Golden Eagles shifted from avoiding transfers to bringing in Sananda Fru and Nolan Minasali, while also sharing what excites him most about incoming freshmen Ethan Johnston and Alex Egbuanu. The Marquette coach praised Nigel James Jr.’s resilience and leadership growth after an impressive freshman season, and explained why Adrian Stevens and Royce Parham could become future All-Big East players. Shaka also gave listeners an honest look at the pressures of roster building in the NIL and transfer portal era, comparing modern recruiting to “speed dating” as coaches scramble to evaluate players and fit. The conversation closed with an emotional reflection on how deeply losses still affect him and why his competitive fire entering next season has “never been stronger.”

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter joined Jen, Gabe, and Chewy to discuss the serious legal situation involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs and how the NFL could respond moving forward. Schefter explained the potential role of the commissioner’s exempt list, the league’s domestic violence policy, and why the timing leaves Green Bay with difficult football decisions if Jacobs is unavailable. He also broke down possible running back options for the Packers while stressing the importance of letting the legal process play out. Later in the conversation, Schefter shifted gears to talk Knicks playoff excitement, major golf storylines surrounding Scottie Scheffler, and his upcoming trip to Caves Valley.

Jeff Levering joined Jen, Gabe & Chewy after another dominant Brewers win to discuss the growing phenomenon surrounding Jacob Misiorowski. Levering explained why “The Miz” has become true must-watch baseball, compared his rise to Paul Skenes, and broke down the absurd velocity numbers that continue rewriting MLB history. The crew also talked about Misiorowski’s ceiling, whether a 300-strikeout season is realistic, and which Brewers players currently deserve All-Star consideration. Levering shared his thoughts on the “tarps off” movement energizing AmFam Field and why the atmosphere around Brewers baseball feels different right now. Plus, the conversation took a hilarious detour into dollar dog limits, minor league brat-eating stories, and the mystery behind the phrase “skin a cat.”

Craig Karmazin joins Jen, Gabe, and Chewy fresh off an international trip and immediately jumps into the debate over whether Brewers-Dodgers qualifies as a “big series.” Craig explains why this matchup carries extra weight after last season’s playoff disappointment while also praising the Brewers for continuing to win despite injuries and major organizational changes. The conversation shifts into trade speculation, including Gabe’s dream scenario of Milwaukee landing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and whether the Brewers should prioritize another frontline pitcher or a power bat for a postseason push. Craig also explains why Brewers fans shouldn’t take this current run of sustained success for granted as Milwaukee continues to sit atop the NL Central.

Milwaukee Brewers Senior VP of Ticket Sales and Services Michael Cosentino joins Jen, Gabe, and Chewy to preview a massive weekend at AmFam Field as the Dodgers come to town. Cosentino discusses the playoff-like atmosphere expected for the series, strong ticket demand, and why Brewers fans are showing up in huge numbers again this season. He also highlights Boy Band Night, patriotic hat giveaways, Memorial Day dollar dogs, and family ticket bundles available throughout the weekend. Plus, Cosentino shares which Brewers players and storylines fans are most excited about as Milwaukee continues its strong start to the season.

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim, Matt & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to discuss Jordan Love's place among the NFL's top-10 QBs! They ask Evan for his list of QBs who will be top 10 at the END of this coming season -- Does Love make the list, and why is everyone so afraid of Evan? They also talk about Aaron Rodgers after he announced yesterday that 2026 will FINALLY be his last season -- Are Rodgers and Matthew Stafford having inverse career arcs, and did Rodgers give himself one last chance to win back Packers fans by re-joining Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh? Then, things get carzy as they all react to Riley Jauch's wild move of wearing a Big Ten Conference t-shirt to the SEC Baseball Tournament this week! Do you EVER root for conferences in conference sports? Plus, Riley joins live from Hoover, AL to defend his actions and stand up to questioning from Evan!

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly on the Yuengling Legends Hotline to talk about Aaron Rodgers after today's announcement that he'll retire after this season with the Steelers! Should we believe the unreliable narrator, Aaron Rodgers? Also, can Rodgers re-write his relationship with Mike McCarthy this year, has he truly changed as a teammate and leader since his time in Green Bay, and can he replicate the success that Brett Favre had in his second-to-last season with Minnesota? Plus, they explore "what if" Gutey had traded Rodgers a year or two before his final season in Green & Gold!