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Cooper Pratt week! Luis Rengifo DFA-ed to make room for the 21 year old shortstop. Brewers get a series win, and a MASSIVE series starts tonight in Atlanta with Miz on the mound. Quinn Priester's season is done. I thought we'd have more Giannis clarity at this point, and instead is it as clear as mud. Draft is next Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cashed tickets on the Knicks, Hurricanes (twice), and the Stanley Cup Finals going 6 or 7 games! The Miz put together one of the most dominant performances in MLB history on Friday, and the Brewers take a series from Philly. At long last, it feels like it's Giannis week. Resolution is on the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers play a wild series in Vegas, Tucker Kraft had a LOT to say at minicamp, and an all time NBA Finals Game 4. Then, mailbag: Biggest Packer concern, Malik Willis, Tarik Skubal to the Brewers, are the Bucks the team actually divorcing from Giannis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers SWEEP the Rockies in Denver, fastest to 40 wins in franchise history. The Miz had an electric stare down moment with Murph on Saturday night. Stanley Cup Finals have been wildly entertaining, NBA Finals back tonight, Packer mandatory minicamp starts this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers split a series with the Giants, and Pablo Sanchez makes an appearance at Am Fam Field! A lot of Packer news this week: Micah Parson was back in Green Bay updating his return timeline, Josh Jacobs was at practice after his arrest and release from jail last week, and Christian Watson signs a 4 year, $110 million dollar extension. Plus some Giannis, NBA Finals, and Stanley Cup Finals bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers take a series in Houston despite not playing their best, Miz has been unreal but still might not be enough to win Pitcher of the Month for May. Panther baseball making noise in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, Thunder lose Game 7 to Wemby and the Spurs, could they be interested in Giannis' services in a trade?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers sweep the Cardinals at home for the first time since 2011! We had Abner Uribe Crotch Chop Gate, and the Super Troopers fellas in town on Tuesday night. Josh Jacobs arrested as the Packers started OTA's on Tuesday. He was released from jail with no charges as of yet on Wednesday morning, still could be charges on the way as the DA's office wants further investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers drop the series to LA over the weekend, first series loss in the month of May, but go 11-4 over a BRUTAL 15 game stretch. Then, the Miz dominates again on Memorial Day. He is appointment viewing right now. We'll also talk about the Tarps Off movement hitting Am Fam over the weekend and the Brewer response to it. Indy 500 recap, we were a split second away from a Malukas winner. What a finish. A few more Giannis trade rumors, and Packer OTA's start today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers not only sweep the Cubs, they STOMP the Cubs! Back in first place and now a series with the Dodgers over the weekend. Aaron Rodgers says this is is final year, if that's the case, the NFL needs to change the location of the Packer/Steelers preseason game to Lambeau Field. A hypothetical Giannis to Miami trade, and we make our Indy 500 pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The marathon is done! I finished it, but it was a driving rain for the last 5 miles. We'll recap it (nips in good shape). Brewers take a series from the Twins on a weekend where they go 3 for 31 with runners in scoring position. Now: The first Cubs/Brewers series of the season. Rodgers and McCarthy are back together in Pittsburgh, Matt LaFleur shotguns beers at Luke Combs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packer schedule is out! Certainly a lot to figure out about how they perform on the field, but I think the schedule is VERY kind. Brewers were an out away from another sweep, but do take the series against San Diego. Miz was DOMINANT on Wednesday. Myles Turner outs Giannis as a guy who, "shows up late to everything," during a podcast appearance. Not great!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers sweep the Yankee with more Mother's Day Magic! This time courtesy of Brice Turang hitting a walkoff with a pink bat. Day off before the 1st place Padres are in town. The Bucks stay at #10 in the draft lottery, and more trouble for Wes Edens who was/is allegedly getting blackmailed to the tune of $1 billion dollars. Packers cut McManus, it's Trey Smack's world now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers get a win on Wednesday in St. Louis and start a BIG series with the Yankees tonight. It's also Wall of Honor night tonight, CC Sabathia is back in town and will throw out a first pitch (and maybe a few innings)! Bucks introduce Taylor Jenkins and Jimmy Haslam is becoming more and more visible within the organization. Draft Lottery is this weekend. We've got a kickoff time for Badgers/Notre Dame at Lambeau, and it sounds like we're going to get the Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy year in Pittsburgh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers take a series in Washington, but lose Game 1 in St. Louis. Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn make their return on Monday so finally getting a little heathier. Good news on Brandon Woodruff and not great news on Quinn Priester. Packers get their backup QB replacement for Malik Wilis; veteran Tyrod Taylor. And we FINALLY got the Jonathan Gannon/Cam Achord press conferences on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers win a series and have some odd pitching situations this week. Angel Zerpa hits the IL, Chad Patrick lost his vision for 30 seconds on Tuesday before getting it back and getting the win, and Brandon Woodruff left yesterday's game in the second inning with VERY low fastball velocity. He had an MRI last night. Brewers hit the road tonight. Bucks officially announce Taylor Jenkins as their head coach, the Packers pick up the 5th year option on Lukas Van Ess, and we make our Kentucky Derby pick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers have their 2026 draft class and Jayden Reed has an extension! We'll break it all down. Brewers have a rough weekend against Pittsburgh but salvage Sunday behind a DOMINANT effort from Kyle Harrison. Just need to tread water until some big bats get back. Plus, a question from a listener on whether or not Bucks fans that want to trade Giannis have forgotten what it's like to not have a player of that caliber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Draft is underway, no pick for the Packers on Thursday night but they'll get after it tonight. We'll countdown the Top 10 Packer Draft Picks of all time! Bucks have their new coach, and it makes a TON of sense, Taylor Jenkins is coming to Milwaukee. Brewers had the chance to knock off a Cy Young winner yesterday and the bullpen blew it, now another chance against ANOTHER Cy Young winner tonight. And John Blackwell makes the call on his next destination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers get a series win in Miami but can't get a sweep. On to Detroit and a BRUTAL Thurs/Fri where they face the reigning Cy Young award winners in back to back games. Giannis admits he could have done some things differently this season, Greg Gard has a GREAT weekend in the portal, and it's NFL Draft week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers snap a 6 game losing streak, and we may have a new closer after a Megill Meltdown on Tuesday. Pat Murphy started Boo-Gate as the fans booed Megill during that game. Brewers head to Miami tonight. Quiet week for the Bucks as we ponder the procedure of the offseason. Do you hire a coach thinking Giannis is staying or going? What do you do with the Top 10 pick? And Luke Fickell gives a disaster of a post-practice press conference in the aftermath of Chris McIntosh leaving the AD role on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers get swept by the Nationals, Yeli is hurt, and the team has their first 5 game losing streak since 2023. Not great! Burn the Wisco jerseys! Bucks lose their season finale and Doc Rivers "steps down." Chris McIntosh with a stunner last night as he steps down as Badger AD. Rory wins at the Masters and the Packers trade Dontayvion Wicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is a hockey school! Men's hockey is a win away from a national title, after the women's hockey team claimed their 9th national title a month ago. Brewers debut their new City Connect "Wisco" jerseys. They're coming off of a series loss to Boston and some Willson Contreras drama. Bucks have their final home game of the season tonight and Giannis NOT cleared to play. And it's Masters weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers take a series from the Royals, and we have a Team Tortoise, Billy Jr.! Shipping up to Boston today for the Crew. Giannis is having the Bucks investigated for holding him out when he says he's healthy, as things are getting pettier and pettier between the player and franchise. John Blackwell enters the transfer portal and our Masters pick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers start the season 5-1, they give a BIG extension to Cooper Pratt and we had CB Bucknor drama all week. Alex Antetokounmpo makes his Bucks debut on Tuesday, a nice moment in a disaster of a season. Matt LaFleur speaks for the first time since his contract extension at the league meetings in Phoenix. And it's a mailbag second half episode! Podcast questions, running questions, Bob Harlan questions, Brewer extensions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a Sunday! Brewers rally with a Yeli go-ahead pinch-hit homer to sweep the Sox on opening weekend, and Duke CHOKES in the Elite 8 against UConn! You hate to see Duke fans so sad! Shame! Bucks officially eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2015-16 over the weekend, would Giannis suit up for a few more games if this is it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers smash the Sox on Opening Day! Bummer news about Jackson Chourio hitting the IL, but the Miz was fantastic and the offense puts up 12 runs. We've got a Greg Gard recruiting email we're going to go over as well as the start of the Sweet 16 last night, Badger football secured a HUGE (literally) in-state recruit, and the Rory Masters Champions Dinner menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another disappointing March for Greg Gard and the Badgers as they fall to High Point on Thursday. What do you do with the program? Time to move on and try a new vision, or stick with Gard and hope the team is better next March? Bucks owner Wes Edens finally talks about Giannis and what to do this offseason. Brewers Opening Day on Thursday and Badger women's hockey notches another national title!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MARCH MADNESS HERE! Quick conversation about the WBC title game between the US and Venezuela, plus Giannis is hurt again and I would think likely shut down for the year. Badgers and High Point tomorrow, I think this team is primed to make it's first Sweet 16 run since 2017. We'll give our Final Four prediction and Champion. Best 4 days in sports coming up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My wife joins me for a Spring Training trip review! We spent a week in Scottsdale and had a great trip, watching a LOT of baseball and doing some hiking. We'll talk about ALL of the Packer moves from last week, the Badger run in the Big Ten Tournament and once again getting JOBBED by the Selection Committee, and some Bucks basketball as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucks get embarrassed for a third consecutive game on Monday despite Giannis' return. Regardless of what happens for the rest of the season, it's time to move on from Doc Rivers. The Miz makes his spring training debut on Tuesday, Rich Bisaccia lands back in college, and the Badgers have senior night at the Kohl Center tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers announce a new ST coach in a Friday news dump, Cam Aychord! Bucks lose to a team trying to actively lose, this team is MADDENING. Badgers bounceback with a win at Washington, two more games left in the regular season. We've made it to March baby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gutey talks to the media at the scouting combine, says that Bisaccia 'stepping down' was a surprise. Packers get their report card from the players and it isn't great, plus the Packers are issuing warnings to their season ticket holders to not sell their tickets on the secondary market again. Bucks keep winning so now the tank feels like it's off? Badgers have their worst conference loss of the year at Oregon, and the Brewers start to get it together at Spring Training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U-S-A! U-S-A! An electric gold medal match in men's hockey at the Olympics on Sunday morning. Team USA takes down the Canadians in OT 2-1. We've got locker room audio, the game winning call, and a little Real American! Bucks lose to the Raptors after beating the Pelicans on Friday, still waiting for Giannis to return. Badger hoops gets a BIG bounceback at home against Iowa on Sunday, and the Brewers get Cactus League started with an 0-3 start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's hockey takes home gold! And some more curling content. Pat Murphy gets a 3 year extension with the Brewers, first Spring Training game is tomorrow! Packers ST coach, Rich Bisaccia, 'steps down' from the team, and the Bucks start the second half of their schedule tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More curling controversy! Badger basketball rolls over #10 Michigan State, should be in the Top 25 today. Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb had an ALL TIME coach meltdown postgame of his team's loss to UWM on Sunday. NBA All Star format is actually...pretty good! Bucks have off until Friday. And the Brewers make a move for infield depth, signing Luis Rengifo to a 1 year deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quick mixed doubles curling Olympic recap! Brewers report to Spring Training, they avoid an arbitration case with William Contreras, signing him to a two year deal. Are the Bucks back?? Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas are leading the way, all of a sudden we might not be tanking anymore? Badger basketball gets a MASSIVE road win at Illinois, now another huge matchup with Michigan State tonight. And a Packer hypothetical, did the franchise make a mistake in going with Gutey when John Schneider and Eliot Wolf were both in the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers trade Caleb Durbin to Boston! Monasterio too, three players come back. It's been a weird offseason with Peralta, Collins, and now Durbin all getting dealt. Super Bowl 60 recap, boring game dominated by Seattle's defense. USA Today released their Ad-Meter winner for best commercial, halftime shows had people divided on social media. Bucks have won 3-in-a-row for the first time this season, sign Cam Thomas for the remainder of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giannis is still a Buck! Shams was wrong! Shams was wrong! Bucks hang on to Giannis, then Giannis hits up his Twitter and Instagram accounts with a few fun posts. Bucks do swing one smaller deal, back on the floor tonight going for 3 in a row. It's Super Bowl weekend, and that means one thing: PROP BETS! Pats/Seahawks on Sunday. Gutey finally talked to the media on Wednesday and said a whole lot of nothing for 40 minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucks lose again, by the time we record Friday's podcast, the Giannis Era could be over. We hit on that and have our first ever MAIL BAG episode! 3 Bucks/Giannis questions, one Packer history question, and a listener with a retreating hairline seeks advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shams is at it again with Giannis trade rumors, we break it all down less than a week from the trade deadline! Mike McCarthy has an emotional introductory press conference in Pittsburgh. Packers hire a few new assistant coaches for Jonathan Gannon's staff, Badger basketball notches a huge come from behind win, and the Badger football schedule is released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Packers have their new Defensive Coordinator: Jonathan Gannon. After 3 years as the head coach in Arizona, he's headed to Green Bay. Thought there was some Jimmy Leonhard momentum building but that ended on Sunday morning. We recap Championship weekend in the NFL as well as Mike McCarthy back as a head coach in Pittsburgh (Aaron Rodgers coming back??). Giannis is hurt again with a calf injury, feels like it's time to embrace the tank this season and get a good draft pick. Badgers drop a game they should have won on Sunday, it ends a 5-game winning streak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers trade Freddy Peralta after his best year in the majors. Sad, but expected. Peralta and Myers headed to New York, Brewers get back two high level (top 5) prospects from the Mets' system. The Packers had Al Harris in for an interview for the DC job this week, could Jimmy Leonhard be next?? Badger basketball is good, Bucks basketball is not, and it's feeling like this is going to be a lost season. What does that mean for Giannis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers extend Matt LaFleur, no word on length or money but the deal is done, Gutey is likely next. The Chicago Bears have their hearts ripped out by the Rams in the Divisional round, something you absolutely HATE to see! Wild game between the Broncos and Bills ends with a Denver overtime win, but losing Bo Nix for the season. Bucks continue to flounder and need to fire Doc Rivers. Badger basketball may be trending up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.