The Wendy’s Big Show, 3PM Hour: Brett Favre turned 50 years old Thursday. Former Packer Gary Ellerson, Sparky Fifer and Bill Schmid discuss some of The Gunslinger’s career highlights. Packers writer Matt Schneidman joined the show to discuss his feature on linebacker Za’Darius Smith and his rise to Packers team captain.

Jake Kocorowski (@Jake_Koco, BadgerBlitz.com) joined The Wendy’s Big Show to preview Wisconsin-Michigan State. What challenges do the 4-2 Spartans present for the undefeated, eighth-ranked Badgers? Will the Badgers’ clearest path to victory be paved by their offense or their defense? The guys discussed that and more.

The Wendy’s Big Show, 2PM Hour: The Nationals eliminated the Dodgers in the NLDS and look to take care of the Cardinals in the NLCS. Even though the Nats ended the Brewers’ season, do you find yourself rooting for them now? Gary, Sparky and Billy discussed. The guys broke down the Bucks’ dominating preseason win over the Jazz, too.

The Wendy’s Big Show, 5PM Hour: If Matt LaFleur deserves praise for the Packers 4-1 start, does Mark Murphy deserve praise for hiring him? Where is your excitement level for Bucks season? Is the Zion Williamson “hype train” overblown? Gary, Sparky, LeRoy and Billy reset the show’s BIG topics, asking you to pick a lane.

The FAN’s Green & Gold insider Ryan Wood (PackersNews.com/Green Bay Press-Gazette) joined The Wendy’s Big Show with the latest on the Packers. How are receiver Davante Adams (toe) and center Corey Linsley (concussion) progressing toward a return to game action? What is the team doing to improve its run defense? The guys discussed that and more on the Pack.

The Wendy’s Big Show, 4PM Hour: Bucks basketball returns to Fiserv Forum on Wednesday; the Utah Jazz come to Milwaukee for the Bucks’ preseason home opener. Where is your excitement for the upcoming season? Gary, LeRoy, Sparky and Billy discuss and take your calls. Will the debate over Giannis’ jump shot end? No. Not if LeRoy has anything to say about it. Green & Gold insider Ryan Wood joined the show with the latest on the Packers.

The Wendy’s Big Show, 3PM Hour: California and Florida started a trend recently – advancing legislation to allow college athletes to profit from their likeness. Should Wisconsin follow suit in defying the NCAA? Former college athletes Gary Ellerson, LeRoy Butler and Bill Schmid, along with Sparky Fifer, continued their debate from the 2PM Hour and took your calls. Is the “hype train” for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson already rolling with a full head of steam? Should it be? The guys debated.

The Wendy’s Big Show, 2PM Hour: Give Matt LaFleur his dues; the rookie head coach has the Packers atop the NFC North at 4-1 through the first five weeks. But if you’re going to give LaFleur credit, does team president Mark Murphy deserve credit for hiring him? Former Packers Gary Ellerson & LeRoy Butler discuss with Sparky Fifer and Bill Schmid. California and Florida have started a trend – passing legislation to allow college athletes to profit from their likeness. Do you want Wisconsin to follow suit? The guys debated.

The FAN’s Green & Gold reporter Mike Clemens joined The Wendy’s Big Show with the latest on the Packers, including how the locker room is feeling after Sunday’s win in Dallas.

The Wendy’s Big Show, 5PM Hour: Do you believe Aaron Rodgers is OK with putting the flashy numbers aside as long as long as the Packers keep winning? Can Aaron Jones last as the focal point of the offense, or will injuries change that? Did the Packers get it right hiring Matt LaFleur? Gary, Sparky and Billy reset the show’s BIG topics, asking you to pick a lane. The FAN's Green & Gold reporter Mike Clemens joined the conversation.