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Kyle & Brust

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All Pack. All Nonsense. 2023 WBA Young Professional of the Year Kyle Wallace and Former Badger and Radio Ink 30 Under 30 awardee Ben Brust team up.

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October 13 · 45 min
4PM: Jordan Love for MVP?! & Brewers Have the Dodgers on the Brink of ELIMINATION!
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from Sendik's in Whitefish Bay celebrating National Pizza Month with Palermo's, and Kyle Wallace is officially launching Jordan Love's MVP campaign. After Love torched the Bears for 367 yards in Sunday's 31-7 victory, Kyle takes issue with Stephen A. Smith questioning whether Green Bay's quarterback can deliver in the biggest moments. Kyle argues Love has repeatedly stepped up when it matters, including in the playoffs, and believes the Packers' improved offensive line could unlock an MVP-caliber season. Ben Brust isn't quite ready to go that far, especially with Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy in the conversation. The guys also revisit Green Bay's Super Bowl aspirations and why Kyle's confidence has completely changed in just a few weeks. Kyle believes the Packers' decision to bring in veteran offensive linemen has transformed the offense, and he's banking on the eventual returns of Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons to make Green Bay a legitimate championship contender. Ben questions whether one dominant performance is enough to erase the team's early-season problems, while both wonder why the NFL still hasn't announced a resolution regarding Jacobs' status. Then Willingly Useless takes over as Will finally gets a response from ESPN Chicago's David Kaplan after Kyle's unanswered victory voicemail. Kaplan claims he never heard the message because he has 75 unlistened voicemails and was busy hiking with his dog, which only gives Kyle more ammunition to celebrate Chicago's embarrassing loss. The guys also react to Jerry Jones telling an absolutely bizarre story about a Packers fan pressing her bare backside against his car window after a Cowboys victory in Green Bay, leading to questions about whether Jerry's timeline even makes sense. Finally, Homer joins the show and gets dragged into a heated argument with Kyle about the dangers of roller coasters. After hearing about a recent fatal accident, Kyle insists his fear of roller coasters is completely justified, while Homer argues everyday activities like showering or eating candy carry greater risks. The debate spirals into questionable statistics before returning to the Brewers' 2-0 NLCS lead over Los Angeles. Kyle and Ben believe Milwaukee can finish the series without returning home, while Homer questions MLB's postseason scheduling format and explains why the Brewers need to take advantage of a struggling Shohei Ohtani to finally finish the job.
October 12 · 49 min
2PM: Packers HUMILIATE the Bears & Brewers Take REVENGE on the Dodgers!
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust celebrates one of the greatest Wisconsin sports Sundays in recent memory after the Packers demolished the Bears 31-7 and the Brewers took Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers. Kyle Wallace is absolutely fired up after watching Green Bay silence Chicago following an offseason full of trash talk, while Ben Brust believes Milwaukee's postseason victory carries even greater significance. The guys debate which win was more satisfying: embarrassing the Bears at Lambeau or finally beating Los Angeles in October after last year's NLCS sweep. Then it's time to give Matt LaFleur some serious credit. Even Ben, who has been one of LaFleur's harshest critics, admits the Packers coach finally delivered the aggressive, relentless offensive approach he's been begging to see. Jordan Love was unleashed, Christian Watson made spectacular plays downfield and the revamped offensive line finally gave Green Bay's offense a chance to operate. Kyle believes the Packers have officially shown what they're capable of, but the challenge now becomes bringing that same intensity and execution every single week. The celebration isn't limited to football. Milwaukee's bullpen delivered another incredible postseason performance, overcoming a short outing from Jacob Misiorowski to secure a massive Game 1 victory. The guys explain why this year's Brewers feel different from the team that was swept by Los Angeles last October, with Pat Murphy's leadership, improved postseason experience and a relentless bullpen giving Milwaukee legitimate championship confidence. But with Yoshinobu Yamamoto awaiting in Game 2, the Brewers still need better production with runners in scoring position and another strong performance from Logan Henderson. Plus, the K&B Fam celebrates the Packers' dominant win while Kyle enjoys the sudden silence coming from Chicago sports fans. The guys revisit the heated Matt LaFleur-Ben Johnson rivalry, debate whether Green Bay has officially turned its season around and discuss the latest injury setback after Javon Hargrave suffered an Achilles injury. With the Brewers just three wins away from the World Series and the Packers finally looking like themselves, Kyle is ready to declare that Wisconsin sports are BACK.
October 12 · 39 min
3PM: Brewers Have the Dodgers on the ROPES & Jordan Love's SUPER BOWL Train Is Back!
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust is counting down to Brewers-Dodgers Game 2 of the NLCS, with Milwaukee holding a 1-0 series lead and Logan Henderson preparing to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Ben Brust believes the Brewers have finally developed the postseason confidence they lacked last October, but says their offense must start capitalizing with runners in scoring position. Kyle Wallace believes Milwaukee can wear down Yamamoto with patient at-bats, drive up his pitch count and force Los Angeles into its bullpen. After surviving Tarik Skubal in Game 1, the guys believe another victory could put the Dodgers in serious trouble. Then the Jordan Love Train officially returns as a caller declares Green Bay's quarterback ready to lead the Packers back to the Super Bowl. After Love's dominant performance against Chicago, the K&B Fam is suddenly dreaming big again. Kyle and Ben explain why the improved offensive line has completely changed Green Bay's outlook and debate whether the Packers can build on Sunday's blowout victory. Meanwhile, Bears fans have mysteriously disappeared from the conversation, and Kyle is enjoying every second of their silence. The show takes a hilarious detour when Ben's questionable personal hygiene habits from college and the pandemic resurface. Kyle can't believe Ben once prioritized playing Call of Duty over showering and brushing his teeth, while Ben insists those were simply different times. The guys also revisit Ben's infamous habit of leaving baseball games early, with Will reminding everyone that real baseball fans actually stay until the final out. Plus, Josh DiMaggio joins the show and accidentally ignites a full-blown argument about whether Ben looks like Aaron Ashby. That leads to Ben defending his receding hairline, Kyle claiming a bad haircut can permanently change someone's hair and an even more ridiculous debate about dinosaur fossils. Eventually, the guys return to baseball and explain why beating Yamamoto would represent another enormous psychological breakthrough for Milwaukee before transitioning into their LIVE Game 2 Brewers watchalong.
October 9 · 54 min
2PM: Packers Season on the BRINK & Brewers Have a Score to Settle With the Dodgers
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust alongside Kyle Wallace ahead of an absolutely massive Wisconsin sports Sunday. With Packers-Bears at noon and Brewers-Dodgers Game 1 of the NLCS Sunday night, the guys debate which team needs a victory more. Kyle believes Green Bay's season is essentially over with a loss to Chicago, while Strouf argues Milwaukee has far more at stake against the defending World Series champions. Plus, Caleb Williams' surprise upgrade to questionable creates some last-minute uncertainty about who the Packers will face at Lambeau. The K&B Fam weighs in, with callers arguing that the Brewers absolutely cannot afford another slow start against Los Angeles after being swept in last year's NLCS. One fan even suggests Milwaukee should return the favor and sweep the Dodgers this time around. Strouf admits that possibility hadn't crossed his mind, while Kyle loves the confidence and believes this Brewers team has earned the right to dream big. The guys also remember legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka and his enormous impact on the Packers-Bears rivalry. Then the focus shifts to Jacob Misiorowski versus Tarik Skubal in Game 1. Strouf believes every Miz start is a must-win opportunity, especially against a Dodgers rotation featuring Skubal, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Kyle has more confidence in Milwaukee's pitching depth after strong performances from Logan Henderson and Robert Gasser, but says the real concern is whether the Brewers can finally capitalize with runners in scoring position. With 37 runners left on base against San Diego, Green Bay's baseball neighbors can't afford to waste those opportunities against Los Angeles. Plus, the guys explain why Pat Murphy's confidence in Garrett Mitchell and Jake Bauers could be the difference in October, and why this year's Brewers are better equipped to challenge the Dodgers than last year's team. Finally, Strouf is forced to revisit his infamous NFL Combine performance after promising to become a "physical specimen" by next year. Seven months later, the workout plan has fallen apart, Kyle is questioning everybody's finances and Strouf's athletic redemption tour is looking increasingly unlikely.
October 9 · 34 min
3PM: Packers-Bears Could CHANGE EVERYTHING & Micah Parsons Hints at His Return
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust alongside Kyle Wallace as the guys answer five burning questions ahead of Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Will puts them on the spot about whether Matt LaFleur or Ben Johnson will dominate Monday's headlines, whether Green Bay's offensive line can survive Chicago's defense and whether Jordan Love will be the best player on the field. Kyle believes a win could completely change the conversation surrounding the Packers, while Strouf remains skeptical that one victory can erase a month of offensive struggles. Then Micah Parsons sparks speculation about his return with a pair of social media posts, including "One week closer." While Parsons has yet to return to practice, Kyle believes November remains the realistic target and argues Green Bay shouldn't rush its star pass rusher back from his ACL injury. With Edgerrin Cooper already lost for the season, the guys debate who can step up defensively and whether Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can help Jonathan Gannon manufacture pressure without two of his biggest playmakers. Plus, Guess Who returns with some of Kyle Wallace's most ridiculous moments of the week. From demanding fluoride at the dentist to comparing the Packers to Oscar the Grouch climbing out of a trash can, Kyle attempts to remember his own words with predictably chaotic results. Will also brings back Kyle's infamous Winnie the Pooh sleeping habits, his unwavering demands for Matt LaFleur and an especially memorable conversation about the Brewers needing more swagger. Finally, the guys revisit the energy surrounding Packers-Bears after Green Bay's locker room starts firing back at Chicago. Javon Bullard, Evan Williams and Tucker Kraft have made it clear the rivalry still matters, and Kyle believes that attitude is exactly what the Packers need after their disappointing start. Strouf wonders whether the sudden intensity is genuine or a sign that Green Bay realizes it is no longer the unquestioned big brother in the rivalry.
October 9 · 43 min
4PM: Packers-Bears Rivalry HEATS UP & Is Jordan Love Ready to FINALLY Break Out?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust as Torrey Lowe joins the show ahead of Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Torrey believes Chicago fans have gotten a little too comfortable after their recent success and says one good season doesn't erase decades of Green Bay dominance. Despite the Packers' ugly 2-2 start, Torrey and Kyle believe the offensive line is finally showing signs of improvement and Sunday could be the game that gets Green Bay back on track. They also debate whether Jordan Love needs to use his legs more often to overcome the offense's continued struggles. Then it's time for Green Bay Props & Preview, with Will putting Kyle and Strouf through the biggest betting questions surrounding Sunday's rivalry matchup. With the Packers moving from 2.5-point underdogs to just one-point underdogs, the guys debate whether Jordan Love will surpass 241.5 passing yards, whether Tucker Kraft finally delivers a breakout performance and whether Green Bay can score more than 22 points for the first time this season. The biggest concern remains Chicago's rushing attack, especially with Edgerrin Cooper unavailable and DeAndre Swift threatening to exploit Green Bay's struggling run defense. Willingly Useless takes the show completely off the rails with a debate over whether adults should give foul balls to kids. Kyle and Will believe catching a baseball is a memory worth keeping, while Strouf thinks the right move is handing it to a younger fan. That somehow turns into Drake Maye questioning the moon landing, a discussion about space exploration and the surprising amount of money an MLB mascot could make. Finally, Homer joins the show and immediately gets dragged into the moon-landing debate before remembering legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka. Homer explains why Ditka was one of the NFL's truly larger-than-life personalities and recalls the legendary hatred between Ditka and former Packers coach Forrest Gregg. According to Homer, today's Packers-Bears rivalry doesn't come close to the intensity those two coaches brought to the field
October 8 · 46 min
2PM: Brewers Celebrate NLCS Berth & Unsung Heroes Shine
Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers advancing to the NLCS after eliminating the Padres in four games. The guys hand out shout-outs to the biggest contributors from the series, including Garrett Mitchell, Aaron Ashby, Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich, Robert Gasser, and the dominant Brewers bullpen. They also debate who truly deserves Series MVP, with Pat Murphy earning plenty of praise for his leadership and in-game decisions. Plus, listeners join the celebration before the hour wraps up with a Brewers-themed edition of Over/Under.
October 8 · 42 min
3PM: Would You Sacrifice the Packers for the Brewers?
Would you trade a Packers loss to guarantee a Brewers Game 1 win in the NLCS? Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust spend the hour locked in one of their biggest debates yet, with callers overwhelmingly weighing in on the hypothetical. Jason Wilde joins to preview Packers-Bears, discussing Green Bay's struggling run game, the defense, Aaron Banks' injury, and the rivalry with Chicago. Plus, the guys react to a memorable Brewers Extra Innings call that quickly became an instant fan favorite.
October 8 · 44 min
4PM: Turning the Page to Brewers vs. Dodgers
With the celebration winding down, Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust officially begin looking ahead to the Brewers' NLCS matchup with the Dodgers. They discuss Garrett Mitchell's game-saving robbery of Manny Machado, Pat Murphy's leadership, Milwaukee's bullpen advantage, betting odds for the series, and what it will take to upset Los Angeles. The hour also features a special edition of Wheel of Strouf, including MLB rule change proposals and a look back at Pat Murphy's latest Bob Uecker-inspired clubhouse speech.
October 7 · 48 min
2PM: Brewers Miss Their Chance to END IT & Now Game 4 Changes Everything
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust reacts to the Brewers’ 4-3 Game 3 loss in San Diego, and while Kyle remains confident, Ben can’t shake the feeling that Milwaukee let a golden opportunity slip away. The Brewers finished with 11 hits and repeatedly fought back, but went just 4-for-27 with runners in scoring position for the series. Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell and Brice Turang have especially struggled, combining to go 2-for-24 with 13 strikeouts over the last two games. Kyle still sees plenty of reasons for optimism. San Diego emptied the tank to stay alive, using high-leverage arms aggressively, and still barely escaped with a one-run victory. Milwaukee continued battling until the final out, and Kyle believes that resilience is exactly why there’s no reason to panic with Robert Gasser starting Game 4. But both guys agree the pressure changes if the Padres force the series back to Milwaukee for a winner-take-all Game 5. The guys also tackle Milwaukee’s ugly streak of 12 consecutive road playoff losses. Ben argues Tuesday actually gave him more confidence the streak can end because the Brewers produced 11 hits and remained within one swing of changing the game. And even if things go sideways again in San Diego, Milwaukee has the ultimate insurance policy waiting at home: Jacob Misiorowski in Game 5. Plus, Matt Lepay joins the show to explain why postseason baseball might be the most mentally exhausting sport to follow, with fans suddenly living pitch to pitch after a 162-game season. Lepay predicts the Brewers-Padres series ultimately reaches Game 5 before shifting to the Badgers, where he identifies Wisconsin’s aggressive, rapidly improving defense as the emerging identity of Luke Fickell’s team.
October 7 · 41 min
3PM: Packers Are on LIFE SUPPORT & Kyle Somehow Believes Again
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with a wild Brewers debate: should Jacob Misiorowski be available out of the bullpen to close out Game 4? Kyle would consider unleashing Miz with a multi-run lead to finish San Diego for good, while Will wants absolutely no part of risking Milwaukee’s Game 5 ace. With Abner Uribe, Trevor Megill, Aaron Ashby and the rest of the bullpen available, Will argues Miz shouldn’t even put his cleats on unless the Brewers need him Friday. That turns into a larger argument about Kyle’s undying faith in Pat Murphy. Even after Dustin May showed signs of losing his command in Game 3, Kyle refuses to second-guess Milwaukee’s manager and proudly embraces being a “Murph sheep.” Ben and Will push back, arguing that a decision working out doesn’t automatically make it the correct decision. Kyle’s response is simple: after back-to-back franchise-record seasons, Murphy has earned the benefit of every doubt. Then somehow, Kyle’s Packers optimism begins regenerating. He calls Sunday against Chicago the “life support game” and believes a loss to a Bears team starting Tyson Bagent would leave Green Bay essentially flatlined. But after seeing the offensive line finally become functional against Tampa Bay, Kyle believes Jordan Love could be on the verge of operating a real offense again. Ben and Will remain skeptical, especially with Chicago bringing one of the NFL’s best rushing attacks against a Packers defense missing Edgerrin Cooper. And why doesn’t Packers-Bears feel like Packers-Bears this week? Kyle says it’s not because Wisconsin is distracted by the Brewers. It’s because the Packers have been bad enough that fans finally don’t have the confidence to talk trash. The Brewers have become Wisconsin sports fans’ safe haven from four weeks of frustrating Packers football, even as Kyle begins convincing himself that Green Bay can climb out of the garbage and save its season Sunday.
October 7 · 44 min
4PM: Brewers Need Their Stars to WAKE UP & Is This Still a World Series Team?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust asks whether Milwaukee’s offensive struggles against San Diego have changed how confident anyone should be about a potential World Series run. The Brewers are up 2-1 despite scoring just three, four and three runs through the first three games and leaving plenty of opportunities stranded. Ben sees reasons for optimism after Milwaukee produced 11 hits in Game 3, but Kyle worries the same problem that haunted previous Brewers playoff teams, the bats disappearing in October, is beginning to creep back into the picture. That puts the spotlight squarely on Brice Turang and Jake Bauers. Jackson Chourio, William Contreras and Christian Yelich have delivered important moments, but Kyle says Milwaukee cannot reach its ultimate goal without getting more from the hitters who helped carry the offense during the regular season. Turang especially needs a breakthrough after his postseason struggles, and the guys believe the Brewers could be one big Turang performance away from the NLCS. Then Willingly Useless finally provides something useful: the Packers are beginning to bring some real heat to Bears week. Karl Brooks says the teams simply don’t like each other, Tucker Kraft says he’ll let his pads do the talking and Evan Williams delivers the strongest message, dismissing Chicago’s talking and warning that none of it will stop anyone from “getting hit in the mouth” Sunday. Kyle loves seeing Williams embrace a bigger leadership role with Edgerrin Cooper gone and believes Green Bay desperately needs more players carrying that edge. Plus, Homer joins the show and refuses to lose an ounce of faith in Milwaukee after three incredibly tight games. He believes the Brewers will simply “find a way” to win a third game, whether it happens tonight or in Game 5. Homer also sees encouraging signs from Yelich and Turang and argues Milwaukee shouldn’t change the approach that produced 103 wins just because a few hard-hit balls found Padres gloves Tuesday night.
October 6 · 48 min
2PM: Packers-Bears HATE Is Back & Kyle Has ZERO Confidence in Green Bay
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust turns its attention to Packers-Bears, and something feels very different this time around. Green Bay is a home underdog against Chicago for the first time in roughly two decades despite Tyson Bagent starting at quarterback. While Matt LaFleur insists Bears week is about the players, Chicago is openly embracing the hatred, with Luther Burden saying the Bears want to “beat them real bad and make them quit.” Ben wonders why Green Bay doesn’t publicly match that energy. Then Kyle does something almost unthinkable: he pleads the fifth when asked whether it’s more likely the Packers blow out Chicago or Chicago blows out Green Bay. After watching the Packers struggle through every game this season, Kyle admits his confidence has cratered. That sparks a full K&B Fam debate over whether LaFleur needs to inject more emotion into the rivalry or whether the players already understand exactly what Bears week means. Packers Hall of Famer Mark Tauscher joins the argument and sides with Ben on one important point: he prefers Ben Johnson’s approach because the “intensity gap was huge” last season. Tausch doesn’t need LaFleur or Jordan Love publicly talking trash, but he wants Green Bay’s locker room to carry some genuine anger after Chicago took the division and knocked the Packers out of the playoffs. For the first time in years, the Bears enter this rivalry emboldened, and Tausch says Green Bay needs to match that juice. But Tausch is much more optimistic about the actual football. He believes the Packers can beat Chicago and thinks the season’s ugly start has overshadowed some legitimate reasons for hope. Green Bay is still 2-2 after playing three road games, the offensive line is beginning to stabilize and Micah Parsons should eventually return. Tausch remains concerned about the run game and protection, but says he’s not worried about Jordan Love or Green Bay’s skill players and expects the team to improve as the season progresses.
October 6 · 41 min
3PM: Packers Fans DON’T Expect to Beat the Bears & Is Green Bay’s Season Already Cracking?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust?, where Ben survives a rough performance from returning contestant Kevin despite producing some spectacular answers of his own, including briefly identifying Minnesota and Wisconsin as countries. But once the trivia chaos ends, the show asks a question that would have seemed absurd for most of the last two decades: do Packers fans actually expect Green Bay to beat Chicago at Lambeau? Kyle’s answer is no. He believes Chicago has shown a legitimate offensive identity and the ability to win with backup quarterbacks, while Green Bay is still searching for answers everywhere. The Packers continue dealing with penalties, drops, late-game collapses and now the loss of Edgerrin Cooper. Kyle admits it feels bizarre to enter Packers-Bears without expecting Green Bay to win, especially with the game at Lambeau and Tyson Bagent starting for Chicago. The K&B Fam largely shares the pessimism. Callers question whether Green Bay can stop Chicago’s physical rushing attack, and the guys debate whether the Packers are glass half full or half empty at 2-2. Ben and Kyle land firmly on the pessimistic side after watching Green Bay repeatedly let inferior opponents hang around. The Packers rank near the bottom of the league against the run, and now they face a Bears offense averaging nearly 200 rushing yards per game without Cooper available to provide the physicality Green Bay desperately needs. Plus, attention turns toward Brewers-Padres Game 3 and the mystery surrounding Dustin May. The guys debate whether Pat Murphy should hope for two innings, three innings or anything beyond that before turning things over to the bullpen. And Ben finally receives his punishment for abandoning Game 1 early: during the ESPN Milwaukee watchalong, he’ll be blindfolded whenever the Brewers are hitting. October justice has arrived.
October 6 · 45 min
4PM: Brewers Can END IT Tonight & Why Game 3 Sets Up PERFECTLY for Milwaukee
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust goes all-in on Brewers-Padres Game 3 with Milwaukee one win away from returning to the NLCS. Ben dives into Dustin May’s surprising dominance against San Diego this season: across three starts, May has allowed just three earned runs over 22 innings with a 1.23 ERA and 0.59 WHIP. Kyle still wonders whether Robert Gasser would have been the better choice, but May’s history against the Padres and previous postseason experience provide plenty of reason to believe Pat Murphy knows exactly what he’s doing. And the matchup on the other side gives the guys even more confidence. Christian Yelich is 7-for-18 with two homers against Nick Pivetta, while Pivetta has struggled historically against Milwaukee and can lose the strike zone when things go wrong. Ben believes the Brewers’ patient approach can force him into another high-walk outing, while Kyle predicts Milwaukee’s offense is finally due to break through after scraping together enough runs to win the first two games. The confidence level gets borderline dangerous as Ben declares this could be the Jake Bauers game, Kyle predicts an offensive explosion and both refuse to let the suddenly 6-2 “Magic Phone” pick the game out of fear it could choose San Diego and poison the vibes. Plus, they debate whether Sal Frelick should get the start and what Murphy’s bullpen plan could look like if May only provides two or three innings. Willingly Useless brings some playoff gamesmanship as the Padres retaliate against Milwaukee by playing intentionally boring music during Brewers batting practice. The guys also discuss whether Jackson Chourio has even reached his ceiling yet, why an Atlanta upset of Los Angeles would dramatically improve Milwaukee’s World Series path and whether the Brewers have played their best postseason game yet. Spoiler: they don’t think they have.
October 5 · 52 min
2PM: Brewers REFUSE to Die & Packers Somehow Make a Win Feel Miserable
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust celebrates a nearly perfect Wisconsin sports weekend, but there’s only one place to start: Jackson Chourio and the Brewers taking a 2-0 NLDS lead over San Diego. Milwaukee survived Jacob Misiorowski lasting only four innings Saturday and three errors Sunday, yet found a way to win both games. Kyle and Ben explain why this team’s resilience, bullpen and unwavering confidence under Pat Murphy have them believing the Brewers can legitimately win the World Series. And then there’s Chourio. The 22-year-old delivers another massive October moment, driving home the walk-off winner against Mason Miller and continuing to build his reputation as Milwaukee’s postseason star. The guys debate whether Chourio has become one of the new faces of Wisconsin sports and hear from fans about where Sunday’s finish ranks among their greatest Brewers memories. Unfortunately, Ben has some explaining to do. After spending months destroying Kyle for leaving a regular-season Brewers game early, Ben admits he left Game 1 of the NLDS in the eighth inning because he was hungover. Kyle immediately declares him the biggest Brewers fraud in Wisconsin, the K&B Fam suggests punishments and Ben desperately tries to reclaim whatever remains of his seamhead credibility. Then the Packers somehow turn a 17-14 victory in Tampa Bay into another reason for concern. Edgerrin Cooper is lost for the season, Green Bay again fails to close out a game and Kyle says the Packers now look like the worst team in the NFC North. With the Bears coming to Lambeau, even Kyle admits his faith in Matt LaFleur is disappearing. The contrast couldn’t be sharper: the Brewers enter crunch time believing they’ll find a way to win, while the Packers seem to enter the fourth quarter waiting for something to go wrong.
October 5 · 37 min
3PM: Brewers Have That TEAM OF DESTINY Feel & Jason Wilde on a Costly Packers Win
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust stays locked into Brewers fever after Jackson Chourio’s latest October heroics. The K&B Fam wonders whether Milwaukee has officially become a team of destiny after winning two completely different games to take a 2-0 series lead. Even when Jacob Misiorowski was forced out early and Logan Henderson fell behind, the bullpen and lineup kept finding answers. Kyle and Ben also dive into the Mason Miller pitch-tipping conversation and explain why recognizing a pitcher’s tendencies is simply part of baseball. Brewers legend Nyjer Morgan joins the show and says Chourio’s walk-off was one of the most magical moments in franchise history. T-Plush explains why Chourio is operating on a different level at just 22 years old, why Milwaukee’s belief in one another separates this team and how Pat Murphy has created complete buy-in throughout the clubhouse. And Morgan is officially aboard the championship float, predicting the Brewers will be “raising a trophy.” Then Jason Wilde joins the show to make sense of a Packers victory that somehow felt like a loss. Edgerrin Cooper is out for the season, leaving Green Bay without one of its most dynamic defensive players after he recorded nine tackles, a sack and a huge interception against Tampa Bay. Wilde explains why Cooper’s absence could fundamentally change the defense and why Isaiah McDuffie simply cannot replace his field-tilting ability. There was at least one encouraging development: the offensive line finally looked better. Wilde praises Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover, but cautions that Tampa Bay blitzed on only 17% of snaps after entering the game at 44%. So was Green Bay’s improvement real, or did Todd Bowles make life considerably easier for Jordan Love and the revamped line?
October 5 · 44 min
4PM: Packers Are NOT a Good Team & Bulaga Says They Keep “Shooting Themselves in the Foot”
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust tries to make sense of a Packers victory that created almost as many concerns as a loss. With Edgerrin Cooper out for the season and Micah Parsons still sidelined, Kyle believes Green Bay has lost the one healthy defensive playmaker opponents actually had to account for every snap. More troubling, the Packers lead the NFL in penalties, drops and fumbles while also sitting at the bottom of the league in the running game and pass-block win rate. Kyle finally says it plainly: the Packers are not a good football team right now. Even with the offensive line finally looking competent, Green Bay managed only 17 points against Tampa Bay and again failed to put an opponent away. Kyle and Ben hammer the Packers for first-down penalties, an ineffective Marshawn Lloyd and an offense that continues going away from its best playmakers. Now Chicago comes to Lambeau with Green Bay missing Cooper, struggling against the run and looking nothing like the championship contender Brian Gutekunst expected entering the season. The mood is considerably better when the conversation turns to the Brewers’ 2-0 NLDS lead. The guys push back against anyone telling Milwaukee fans to calm down after Jackson Chourio’s walk-off, while also acknowledging the job isn’t finished. They look ahead to Dustin May and Game 3, debate how quickly Pat Murphy should turn things over to the bullpen and explain why jumping on San Diego early could crush a Padres team still processing two brutal losses in Milwaukee. Pasted text Pasted text Bryan Bulaga joins the show and admits he walked away from Green Bay’s win frustrated because the Packers could have been ahead by three touchdowns. He says the constant penalties, missed opportunities and wildly inconsistent running game continue preventing the offense from finding a rhythm. Bulaga also cautions that Tampa Bay barely tested Green Bay’s revamped offensive line, and he fully expects Chicago to bring pressure Sunday and provide a much more revealing test.
October 2 · 50 min
2PM: Packers Season on the LINE in Tampa & How Can This Offense Even Score?
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from Rally House in Greenfield ahead of a monster Wisconsin sports weekend, and Sunday already feels enormous for the Packers. Kyle declares Tampa Bay a “must-win times 10” game and says falling to 1-3 after losing to an undrafted rookie quarterback would effectively end his hopes for the NFC North, playoffs and anything resembling a Super Bowl run. Ben and Will get more creative with Name the Game, including the “Hot Seat Invitational” with Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst facing even more pressure if Green Bay falls flat again. Then comes the bigger football question: how exactly are the Packers going to score? Green Bay has the NFL’s worst rushing attack, Tampa Bay has been stout against the run and the revamped offensive line could be throwing veterans into action with almost no preparation. That leaves the game in Jordan Love’s hands against a vulnerable Buccaneers pass defense, but Love has been dramatically less effective under pressure and Green Bay’s 16% pass-block win rate is the worst since ESPN began tracking the statistic. Kyle still believes the Packers can win comfortably because Tampa Bay is starting rookie Jalon Daniels. Ben wants absolutely nothing to do with that prediction after watching Green Bay repeatedly play down to opposing quarterbacks and blow leads under LaFleur. The guys debate whether Kevin Zeitler and the new-look offensive line can change the offense quickly enough, and Ben explains why he has lost faith in LaFleur’s leadership after Green Bay’s recent collapse. Plus, the show discovers Will’s wonderfully chaotic three-TV bachelor setup, complete with two TVs on rolling carts, a massive couch and a weekend plan that apparently involves barely moving for 12 hours of Wisconsin sports.
October 2 · 39 min
3PM: Can Jordan Love FINALLY Break Out & Will the Packers O-Line Actually Protect Him?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust tackles the five biggest questions heading into Packers-Buccaneers. Kyle believes Green Bay’s defense will hold rookie Jalon Daniels and Tampa Bay under 20 points, while Ben points to the Packers’ history of making unlikely quarterbacks look far too comfortable. The guys agree the offense has the most to prove, but disagree on whether Sunday’s story will ultimately be Jordan Love finally breaking through or another Matt LaFleur coaching conversation on Monday. The biggest question remains the completely rebuilt offensive line. Kyle expects Laken Tomlinson and Kevin Zeitler to immediately provide more competent protection and finally give Love room to operate. Ben isn’t ready to trust a unit assembled in the middle of the season, especially with LaFleur already admitting the offense may need to simplify things. Still, both ultimately pick Green Bay to earn its first regulation win of the season. The K&B Fam also fires off its own burning questions, including whether Monday’s show would lead with the Packers or Brewers after a dream Wisconsin sports weekend and who could emerge as Green Bay’s MVP. Plus, Kyle gets put through another edition of Guess Who, featuring some of his finest out-of-context moments of the week, including “I love old men,” “I’m zaddy, he’s dad,” and his suddenly famous excitement over Kevin Zeitler. And Kyle drops a surprise Badgers prediction: despite Wisconsin’s comeback win at Penn State and entering Homecoming as a 10-point favorite, he has Luke Fickell’s team losing to Michigan State. Ben can’t understand how Kyle has endless faith in a 1-2 Packers team while demanding the Badgers prove themselves first.

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