Strange Brew

Bucks post mortem. Out in the first round for a third straight season, and an offseason inflection point for the franchise. Will Giannis stay (yes)? Is Doc back? How can Horst reconfigure the roster until Dame gets back. Brewers go for a sweep today, Packers and Jaire look like they might be headed toward reconciliation, and a Derby Weekend pick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 game after coming back from a blood clot, Dame goes down with a (likely) Achilles injury. Just BRUTAL injury luck for this franchise since the title. Major offseason questions going forward, are we about to have real trade conversations about Giannis? Game 5 in Indy on Tuesday. NFL Draft gets a GLOWING report card from everyone, Packer fans even seem happy with the picks, and the Brewers salvage one in St. Louis behind Jose Quintana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 1 of the Draft draws 205,000 to Green Bay! Packers end their 23-year drought of not drafting a WR in the first round, taking Matthew Golden at #23. Mark Murphy was, in a word, electric on stage. Brewers have a closed door meeting following another loss in San Francisco, the Bucks extend Horst and have their season on the line tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucks starters take a dump in the first half of Game 1 in Indy, if Dame's not back by Tuesday, need to make some lineup adjustments. Brewers wrap up a 4-2 homestand, ran WILD against the A's on Sunday, Logan Henderson a sparkling MLB debut. And it's Draft week in Green Bay!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is that Dame's music?? Lillard has been cleared and sounds like he is going to play as early as Tuesday. YUGE. Brewers take a series and call up Caleb Durbin, Aaron Rodgers talks to McAfee, and Jordan Love speaks a bit on Jaire Alexander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INCREDIBLE theater for a Masters Sunday as Rory finally breaks through, and a certain podcaster cashes his 8:1 ticket! Brewers get a beautiful debut from Jose Quintana on Friday, then squander the rest of the weekend in Arizona. Bucks win their 8th in a row and secure the 5 seed, Bucks/Pacers Game 1 on Saturday. And Jon Gruden visits Badger spring practice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory falls apart at the end of Round 1 at The Masters, still in it, but WOOF. Brewers win another series and swing an early season trade, Bucks win their 6th in a row, two big games with Detroit to wrap up the regular season. And Strange Brew is headed to the NFL Draft with a cred!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers salvage a 5-5 start in their first 10 games as yet ANOTHER pitcher heads to the IL, this time Nestor Cortes. Day off before heading to Colorado tomorrow. Bucks get a couple of wins over the weekend, Duke COLLAPSES in the Final Four, and we make our Masters pick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brewer season didn't end after the first four games! We have a winning streak, it has happened before. Back at it with Cincy tonight. Bucks get a couple of wins against banged up teams, Giannis makes NBA history in Philly. Rule changes in the NFL, Final Four weekend, John Blackwell testing the NBA Draft waters and Greg Gard has his first key transfer portal acquisition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers get their doors blown off in New York against a loaded Yankee team. Torpedo bats! HUGE conversation about those on Twitter over the weekend. They try to get back on the right track with the home opener this afternoon. The Bucks get embarrassed by the Hawks Sunday night, things feel like they're spiraling between injuries and effort. College hoops down to the Final Four, all 4 #1 seeds move on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastating Dame injury news for the Bucks, Brewers drop Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, but BASEBALL IS BACK BABY! Is the NIL/Transfer Portal Era going to slowly kill Cinderalla runs in March Madness, and The Masters puts Ray Charles on the bench??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badgers cap a great year with a tough loss in the Round of 32 to BYU. Tonje comes up short on a last second shot that could have sent it to overtime. Still haven't made a Sweet 16 since 2017, but hard to argue a successful season. Marquette out in the first round at the hands of the younger Pitino, the Bucks win two games on the West Coast and we're just a few days away from Brewer Opening Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badgers make it all the way to the Big Ten Tournament Title game, and DON'T get the Milwaukee draw?? Headed to Denver on Thursday. Marquette gets a 7 seed on Friday night. Bucks split the weekend, but get the more important of the two against the Pacers, Brewers are ramping up for Opening Day, solid Cactus League debut for Brandon Woodruff on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Basketball, basketball, more basketball, with some basketball sprinkled on top. Conference tournament week! Badgers get a win, Marquette gets a win. The Bucks bounce back after a brutal loss in Indiana on Tuesday, Packers make two moves as NFL free agency opens up, Yeli goes yard again as we are less than two weeks from Opening Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a great basketball weekend in our fair state. The Badgers drop a game to Penn State with a top 4 Big Ten finish on the line, Marquette also loses on Senior Day on a buzzer beater, the Bucks get swept at home over the weekend. NFL free agency is essentially underway, and a lot of big names Packer fans wanted are already off of the board. In good news: Yeli went yard this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badgers drop a game at Michigan State, chances of landing at Fisev bid take a hit. Two more games left in the regular season with a top 4 Big Ten finish still in play. Bucks get a win on the road, Yeli makes his spring training debut, and the Packers are taking season tickets from people who sell them on the secondary market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we have our podcast redo. Recap our trip to New Orleans! Bucks get a win against Denver, Bobby gets a 25-game suspension. Packers put Jaire on the trade block, Brewers bring back Mark Canha as Spring Training gets underway. Badgers have a MASSIVE showdown at Michigan State on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PLACEHOLDER PODCAST! Our audio equipment in the building failed me and lost 30 minutes of today's podcast, so we're going to do a home podcast tomorrow where I know things work! Thanks for hanging in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A BRAWL in the NHL Four Nations Face Off between Team USA and Team Canada. This is what the NBA needs, Team USA versus Team International at the All Star game. NBA All Star weekend was a snoozefest, regular season gets back underway on Wednesday. What a win for Greg Gard and the boys at Purdue on Saturday, might be a top 10 team when the new polls come out today. Christian Yelich says his back should be ready for the regular season, what position will he play though with a bunch of young outfielders?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have entered the sports 'Nothing.' NBA All Star weekend on tap, Bucks get a really nice win in Minnesota without Dame or Giannis heading into the break. Brewer pitchers and catchers reported this week and there was a lot of news on Day 1! Pat Murphy named an Opening Day starter and a Brandon Woodruff injury update. Badgers have a huge game at Purdue on Saturday, and Daytona weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl prop bets recap! Super Bowl, commercials, Kendrick Lamar halftime show, the anthem over/under was a WILD ride. Do we feel any better as Packer fans about that loss in Philly Wild Card weekend? Aaron Rodgers informed by the Jets that they are moving on, Giannis is hurt through the All Star break, Bucks get a win though on Sunday in Kyle Kuzma's home debut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PROP BETS! Anthem, coin toss, Taylor/Travis proposal, we go over some of our favorites for the 'big game' on Sunday. Josh Jacobs was making some waves on Radio Row this week, the Bucks send out Khris Middleton at the deadline for Kyle Kuzma, end of an era in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive and BAFFLING trade in the NBA as the Mavs send Luka to the Lakers. Bucks have lose three in a row and need to make a move at the deadline on Thursday. Badgers get a win over the weekend, Marquette takes a loss on National Marquette Day, Brewers come to terms with William Contreras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some coaching changes for the Packers as we get set for Pro Bowl (?) weekend. The Bucks finish their West Coast trip tonight, trade deadline is less than a week away, and I feel like Jimmy Butler is going to be a Buck. College hoops roundup this week, and John Axford will be inducted into the Brewers' Wall of Honor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone got the Super Bowl we didn't want (unless you're a Philly or KC fan). We break down championship weekend, including another classic between the Bills and Chiefs. We revisit the Packer hypothetical we posed on Friday with some listener responses, the Bucks drop their opener on their west coast trip, and a lot of Badger fans may need to apologize to Greg Gard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Packer hypothetical heading into Championship weekend in the NFL. If you could reverse the outcome of ONE of the heartbreaking Packer losses in the NFC Title game, which would you reverse (1995, 2007, 2014, 2020). Ben Johson has his intro presser in Chicago and of course has to chirp the Packers. The Bucks deal with some blizzard adversity in New Orleans this week, just made it back home for last night's game against the Heat. CC Sabathia is headed to the Hall, and we makes some picks for the NFL this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Divisional Round weekend DELIVERS! 4 entertaining games. We'll go over some Packer news from last week that we missed as we celebrated Mr. Baseball's life on Friday's episode. Bucks have a 4-0 homestand, Badgers get a road win and Marquette drops one at home on Saturday, College Football Title Game tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We lost a true legend in every sense of the word, Bob Uecker. We remember Mr. Baseball with some of his best calls, his wrestling interviews, commercials, and Major League clips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers are who we thought they were, once again falling to a team with a better record than them. Injuries, penalties, turnovers. A sophomore slump of a season (despite a better regular season record), and while I don't think LaFleur or Love are in danger, next season is a big one. They've got a full arsenal of draft picks and money to spend. We break it all down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers/Eagles playoff weekend! Can the Packers turn the same trick they did last year in Dallas? They need to do something they haven't done yet this year: Play a complete game against a good team. Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts are good to go for Sunday. Bucks are 2-0 on the week and looking to go 3-0 tonight. Giannis dominates Wemby on Wednesday. One CFP semifinal game is in the books with the other one tonight, and the Brewers low-ball William Contreras in arbitration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers not only lose to the 4-win Bears in the regular season finale at Lambeau, they see Christian Watson's season come to an end, and Jordan Love got hurt and did not return (should be back this weekend). Still, this is an 11-win team with a ticket to the playoffs and a chance to rectify some wrongs this weekend in Philly. Bucks also drop an ugly game this weekend, Badger hoops score 115 (115!) points on Friday, a Kohl Center record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers/Bears wrap up the regular season! Meeting #210 in the storied rivalry, Packers can move up a spot in the playoffs with help from old friend Mike McCarthy. Also rumors of a Packer/Steeler game in Ireland next season. CFP is down to the final four teams, Bucks split the week with a disappointing effort at home last night, Brewers back on Bally/Fanduel Sports next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers drop one in Minnesota, almost identical to their loss to the Vikings at Lambeau Field. The Packers are 11-5 but now 0-5 against teams with a better record than them. One more at home against Chicago and it's looking likely that the Packers are the 7 seed headed to Philly when the playoffs start. CFP roll on starting tomorrow night, Bucks lose in Chicago as they get Dame back, on the road at Indiana on New Year's Eve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers/Vikings weekend! Packers still have a chance at a 5 seed if they can win this weekend. Injury reports are out, doesn't sound like Jaire or Evan Williams are going to play, Elgton Jenkins was an add as well with a knee injury. Bucks drop a game at home last night without Giannis or Dame for a third straight game, and an interesting take on college sports from (now former) Miami basketball coach, Jim Larranaga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victory Tuesday! Packers take care of business against the Saints and lock up their playoff spot. Defense pitches the first shutout of the NFL season, now a showdown in Minnesota this Sunday. Bucks get 2 wins without Dame/Giannis, College Football Playoff sees 4 blowouts in it's first year of expansion, Marquette opens their conference schedule 2-0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers/Saints playoff scenarios! Bucks win the NBA Cup, it might not be something major, but it's not nothin'. They head to Cleveland tonight. More transfer portal news for the Badgers, college football playoffs start tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victory Monday! Packers get their first win in Seattle since 2008. Josh Jacobs had another big game, Romeo Doubs 2 touchdowns in his return, defense forced 2 turnovers and piled up 7 sacks. Brewers trade Devin Williams to the Yankees, Bucks punch their ticket to the NBA Cup final, Badgers get a win Saturday while Marquette drops a tough one on the road at Dayton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers Seahawks weekend! Not a great venue for the Packers over the last 15 years. Seems like the team is relatively healthy heading into this weekend and are favored by 2.5-3 points. Brett Favre and Mark Gastineau had a viral confrontation video this week. Braedyn Locke enters the transfer portal, Badger hoops has hit the skids a bit, and the Bucks are back in Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers get set for Seattle this weekend on Sunday Night Football! Vikings win again, Bears lost in San Fran. College Football Playoff is set and the Badgers have their new OC. Bucks split the weekend, and Willy Adames makes his move to San Francisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers drop a tight game in Detroit. Slow start, bad defense, some questionable calls go against them on the road. The path to an NFC North title is likely closed, Packers in a great Wild Card spot though and maybe get a playoff rematch in Detroit. Badgers have the #18 2025 class on National Signing Day, Bucks split the week so far and have Khris Middleton finally coming back tonight. Badgers/Marquette renew their rivalry at Fiserv on Saturday afternoon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badgers end a bad year in the worst possible way: Getting dominated at home by MInnesota. I still think Fickell is the guy, and his recruiting classes will get things turned around, but in terms of a grade for the on field product this season: F. Packers get their first practice for the week in on Sunday, showdown with the Lions on Thursday Night Football. Bucks win their 6th in a row, and we could be on the verge of one of the biggest Marquette/Wisconsin matchups of all time on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victory Friday! What a week for the Packers. Got a quick turnover and handle the Dolphins at snowy Lambeau, Jordan Love finally got his turkey leg! Packers sit at 9-3 with a massive matchup in Detroit next Thursday. Speaking of, Bears melt down in Detroit in remarkable fashion yesterday. Bucks get a big win without Giannis and are all the way back to .500. Badgers battle for the axe today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.