The Interviews

Evan Cohen joins Jim & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to talk about the ongoing drama and toxicity between Giannis & the Bucks! First, he provides a review for Jim's "youth-pastor" look today, and he plays their new rapid-fire, no-hesitation questions game in honor of the Oregon QB coach's strange recruiting question... How did Evan perform on their arbitrary QB scale? They get into Giannis' decisive indecisiveness and how putting all of his effort to not be wrong, Giannis has become wrong. They also discuss who will be more beloved by Wisconsin sports fans -- Giannis or Aaron Rodgers -- and what's the best Giannis landing spot from a Bucks fan's perspective? Should the Bucks simply look out for what's best for them in any trade?

Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy — and it’s a mix of unforgettable personal moments and major NFL news.

🏆 Schefter’s Michigan Championship Experience

Schefter opens with a wild story:

Scrapping original plans to take his daughter on a college tour

Pivoting to attend the Michigan National Championship game

Celebrating with players, coaches, and family into the early morning

It turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment:

👉 Experiencing a title win 37 years after the last one — this time with his kids

🚨 NFL HEADLINE: Dexter Lawrence Situation

Schefter then dives into the biggest NFL storyline:

👉 Dexter Lawrence is unhappy and has requested a trade

And according to Schefter, the Giants are now at a crossroads:

They can adjust the contract and pay him

They can trade him

But they cannot do nothing

🧠 Why This Is a Big Problem

Schefter explains:

The situation is already an “issue” internally

Leaving things unresolved isn’t realistic

The Giants must make a decision — and soon

🏈 Power Structure in New York

The conversation also touches on:

Who is really making decisions within the Giants

The balance between coaching and front office influence

How multiple voices complicate situations like this

Brewers play-by-play broadcaster Lane Grindle joins Jim, Matt & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline! He talks about calling games solo this past weekend & his best Boston accent during this Red Sox series. Plus, they get into the feud with Wilson Contreras, the Brewers' rally tortoise -- Bobby Jr --, CB Bucknor, the ABS System, and the best movie portrayals of baseball broadcasters (other than Ueck, of course)!

Frank Kaminsky joined Kyle, Brust & Nortman and didn’t hold back on the current state of college basketball.

The former National Player of the Year breaks down the problems with NIL, the transfer portal, and how money is changing the game. From players asking for more money after big performances to agents influencing decisions mid-season, Frank explains why the system feels “out of control.”

He also shares his thoughts on Wisconsin, roster building, and why the sport risks losing what made it special.

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey captain and overtime hero Ben Dexheimer joins Wilde and Tausch as the Badgers prepare for their first trip to the NCAA Frozen Four since 2010.

Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to break down one of the most important — and most overlooked — developments in the NFL right now.

➡️ The NFLPA has a new executive director: J.C. Tretter

And while the public may not be paying attention yet… Schefter explains why this move could have massive implications for the future of the league.

In this segment:

Why Tretter ultimately decided to take the job after previously declining

The importance of having someone who “gets it” vs. an outsider

Why players may prefer a former player and more “contentious” leader

How this hire could shape the next CBA negotiations

What it could mean for major issues like:

An 18-game NFL season

Player vs. owner power dynamics

Revenue splits and future labor battles

Plus:

Why Schefter says the public doesn’t care… yet

How this role quietly influences the entire NFL landscape

And why this decision could matter more than any free agency move

If you care about:

✔️ The future of the NFL

✔️ Player power and labor negotiations

✔️ The next CBA showdown

This is a behind-the-scenes look at where the league is heading next.

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a strong start — but how real is it?

On this episode of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering joins the show to break down everything happening inside the organization, including the Cooper Pratt contract extension, the continued emphasis on locking up young talent, and why this team might be better than many expected.

Levering explains how the Jackson Chourio deal set the tone for Milwaukee’s long-term strategy, and why the Brewers are aggressively investing in players early — even before they fully arrive at the big-league level.

Plus, a deeper look at what’s driving early success:

Why the Brewers’ defense continues to be elite

The case for Milwaukee having underrated pitching

Early impressions of key arms like Kyle Harrison

Why this roster might be more complete than it gets credit for

If you’re a Brewers fan, this is a must-listen breakdown of where the team stands right now — and where it could be headed.

📊 Topics Covered:

Jeff Levering Brewers interview

Cooper Pratt contract and development timeline

Brewers young core strategy (Chourio effect)

Milwaukee Brewers defense and pitching analysis

Early MLB season takeaways

🎯 Perfect for:

Milwaukee Brewers fans, Wisconsin sports listeners, MLB podcast fans, and anyone looking for insider-level baseball analysis early in the season.

In this must-hear segment from Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Good Karma Brands President Craig Karmazin joins the show to tackle two of the biggest conversations in Wisconsin sports right now:

👉 Are the Green Bay Packers actually falling behind financially?

👉 And is a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade REALLY inevitable?

🧀 PACKERS FINANCES & LAMBEAU NAMING RIGHTS

The show dives into the growing debate sparked by Ed Policy and Andrew Brandt:

Are the Packers “crying poor” despite massive revenue?

Does Green Bay actually lack resources compared to other NFL teams?

Why Lambeau Field naming rights might be inevitable

How TV deals and league revenue growth are changing the game

Craig Karmazin’s key takeaway:

👉 The Packers are financially strong — but must think long-term to stay competitive with the rest of the NFL

🏀 GIANNIS: SUPERMAX OR TRADE?

The conversation shifts to the Milwaukee Bucks and the future of Giannis:

Ownership says Giannis will either be extended or traded

Craig pushes back on the idea that this is a “pivot”

Emphasizes that Giannis and the organization have had ongoing communication for years

Key insight:

👉 This isn’t sudden drama — it’s part of a long-term relationship and decision cycle

📊 UNDER-THE-RADAR BUCKS STAT

One of the biggest takeaways from the segment:

When Giannis + Kevin Porter Jr. both play

The Bucks rank 3rd in the NBA in net rating

👉 That suggests the current roster may be closer to contention than fans think

🔄 WHAT THE BUCKS CAN ACTUALLY DO

Craig outlines real offseason flexibility:

3 tradable first-round picks

Potential lottery-level asset

Expiring contracts = trade flexibility

Emerging young players adding value

👉 Bottom line: The Bucks are not stuck — they have real tools to reshape the roster

🎯 BIG PICTURE TAKEAWAYS

Packers finances are strong but forward-looking decisions matter

Lambeau naming rights may be unpopular — but could be necessary long-term

Giannis situation is not as chaotic as it seems pub

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to talk about the expectations for Badgers basketball & football going forward! Evan gets into his reset expectations for both Badgers sports -- making it back to January 1st Bowl games & Sweet 16s! They discuss if Luke Fickell can actually bring Wisconsin football back to that standard, were our expectations too high for Greg Gard's squad heading into March again, and are the Badgers closer to a mid-major or a blue blood? They also ask Evan on the spot to help brainstorm the best mottos/slogans for Wisconsin sports teams, including a conversation about why Giannis is playing with fire by trying to force the Bucks to let him play again this season. Before all that, Evan and Jim give Molly a lesson in the greatness of Mekhi Phifer and more 90's references!

How close is the NFL to adding an 18th game… and how messy could it get?

On this episode of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show and delivers a major update on the future of the NFL, including:

🏈 🚨 Schefter’s Headline:

👉 Current NFL labor negotiations are “DIRE”

That’s the word being used internally — and it signals potential serious conflict between players and owners as the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) looms.

🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:

🧾 NFL CBA & Labor Tension

Why negotiations are not in a good place right now

What the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) wants

Why the league is pushing HARD for more revenue

📅 18-Game Season Debate

The growing push for an 18th regular season game

A wild proposal:

👉 Players only play 17 games (while teams play 18)

Why quarterbacks and specialists could be treated differently

What it means for player safety vs league profits

💰 Follow the Money

Why the NFL is chasing:

More TV revenue

International games

Expanded schedule = massive financial upside

How this impacts teams like the Packers and the league overall

🧠 What Schefter REALLY Thinks

Why it’s still early… but tension is real

Why the NFLPA is resisting (for leverage)

Why an 18-game season feels inevitable

🎧 Why This Episode Matters:

This isn’t just offseason talk — this is the future of the NFL:

More games

More money

More risk for players

Potential major changes to how the league operates

If you’re an NFL fan, Packers fan, or sports fan in Wisconsin, this directly impacts what Sundays will look like in the coming years.