Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Jeff Joniak, who joins to preview Week 1 and explain why early-season NFL football can look sloppy. Joniak discusses Xavion Thomas’ speed, what the Bears offense could look like under Ben Johnson and why Carolina’s size on both sides of the ball could create problems. He also breaks down Bryce Young, Rome Odunze’s calf injury and the strange setup for Rams-49ers in Australia. The guys continue reacting to the Cubs getting swept by the Brewers, Craig Counsell’s pressure and whether Milwaukee is simply running a better baseball operation. The Brunch Rush hits Sam Antonacci’s hard slide, Hagan Smith’s role for the White Sox, Dre Greenlaw wondering about Antarctica and the massive soccer crowd at Soldier Field.

So, what do I do with this snake? This hour, we begin talking to an expert about the story that if A.I. really is going to kill us, how is it going to happen? Plus the West Allis boa constrictor, and The Weekend Trend w/ Sandy Maxx.

Wait, so A.I. could really destroy humanity by the end of the decade? This came from a warning from a former Anthropic staffer who claimed that the race for A.I. is to see who can become the most dangerous – and it might end it all. To talk to an expert about this, we talk to Dr. John Abraham, a professor at the College of Mechanical Engineering. Is there a real existential risk to our livelihoods here?

Looking for the best things to do in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin this weekend? Celebrate Puerto Rican culture, watch hundreds of kites fill the lakefront sky, catch some major concerts and experience a timely Broadway musical about kindness in the aftermath of September 11. Here are Sandy Maxx’s top picks for September 11 through September 13.

Host of What's on Tap Sandy Maxx joins the program to go through all of the things you cannot miss this weekend in Milwaukee and beyond

Carmen and Jurko open the hour after a rough night for Chicago baseball as the Cubs get swept by the Brewers and the White Sox lose again. The guys react to Milwaukee continuing to separate itself from the Cubs, the Brewers’ player development edge and Craig Counsell’s decision to pinch-hit B.J. Murray instead of letting Carson Kelly face Abner Uribe with PCA waiting on deck. They also recap the NFL opener, where the Seahawks beat the Patriots in a sloppy September game that featured Drake Maye turnovers and plenty of early-season rust. Carmen and Jurko preview Rams-49ers in Australia and get into the strange travel, time-zone and local sports scene around the game in Melbourne. The hour also includes a bigger-picture debate about whether the Cubs’ front office needs to answer for why Milwaukee keeps finding and developing better pitching.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy after sitting down with Aaron Rodgers for an extended conversation ahead of the NFL season. Wilde explains what stood out from Rodgers’ thoughts on his Packers departure, including his relationship with Brian Gutekunst and his acknowledgement that he could have handled the 2022 season differently. Jason also discusses Matthew Golden’s breakout potential and why Green Bay’s offense could look different with Golden, Christian Watson and Jayden Reed on the field. Plus, Wilde weighs in on the Packers’ offensive line injury concerns and whether Zach Tom will be able to play and stay on the field in the opener.

Jen, Gabe and Chewy react to Aaron Rodgers’ comments about eventually returning to Green Bay and whether lingering resentment could complicate his Packers Hall of Fame homecoming. The crew debates whether the Packers made the right decision moving on from Rodgers and how his post-Green Bay career compares to what Jordan Love has accomplished. Jason Wilde joins the show to preview his full conversation with Rodgers and discuss Matthew Golden’s breakout potential, the Packers’ receiving corps and injury concerns along the offensive line. Later, the focus shifts to the Brewers after their sweep of the Cubs, including Brandon Sproat’s struggles and whether he has any chance of earning a postseason roster spot. The hour wraps with confidence in Pat Murphy and a Brewers bullpen that could be a major strength in October.