August 24 · 10 min
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- KBAugust 24 · 45 min
LOVE for Trey Smack
Ben Brust is joined by sub of the day Alex Strouf. In Hour 1 of Kyle and Brust, the duo discuss the narrative around Trey Smack, the Green Bay Packers rookie Kicker. Who excited you more in the pre-season game, Smack or Jordan Love?
- KBAugust 24 · 13 min
Concern in Titletown? Jason Wilde joins Kyle and Brust
Green Bay Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Ben Brust and Alex Strouf on Kyle & Brust. The trio discusses whether or not the expectations for the Packers are fair or foul. Is there concern that this team may not be ready for the 2026 season?
- KBAugust 22 · 48 min
Hour 1: Miz Day and Bears Tears
Ben and Kyle open Friday’s show with CKatt wearing a Bears jersey on his final day before leaving for ESPN 1000, which only makes the goodbye more hostile. Ben then spirals after his daughter’s two-and-a-half-year appointment, using her height projection to investigate which sports might give her the best chance at a college scholarship. The Miz takes over as Jacob Misiorowski prepares to face Chris Sale in a huge Brewers-Braves matchup, with Ben and Kyle debating whether the focus should be strikeouts, efficiency, long balls or simply Milwaukee winning every time Miz pitches. Kyle’s rant about pathetic Bears fans gets a response from ESPN Chicago’s Pat the Designer, giving the guys another chance to argue that Chicago fans are fragile after years of Packers trauma. The hour closes with Jesse Nelson getting roasted again for his old Trevor McGill and Abner Uribe bullpen panic, especially after McGill’s dominant stretch made the take look even worse.
- KBAugust 22 · 39 min
Hour 2: Smack Watch and CKatt’s Goodbye
Hour 2 shifts to the Packers’ second preseason game against Denver, with Kyle locked in on Trey Smack, the offensive line and avoiding injuries. Ben admits Smack’s big Pittsburgh debut probably did matter for his confidence, even if none of the preseason kicks count in the record book. Gabe Neitzel stops by to call Kyle the No. 1 Packers “toad” for being more excited about Smack in a preseason game than Jacob Misiorowski pitching against Chris Sale in a real Brewers game. The guys still preview what they want to see from Green Bay’s depth, Marshawn Lloyd, the receivers and the defense before Tori Lowe joins for Guess Who. The hour ends with Tori finally revealing Kyle’s wedding-gift T-shirts, complete with a personal vows photo and scripture, before CKatt gets one last round of abuse for using ESPN Wisconsin as a stepping stone to Chicago.
- KBAugust 20 · 44 min
Hour 1: Brewers Bats, Pitching and Wilt Chaos
With Kyle out, Ben and Homer open Thursday’s show with a winding debate over baby names, family names, Catholic confirmation names and whether anyone should care what Homer thinks. Brewers talk takes over as Ben asks whether Milwaukee’s playoff ceiling is more likely to be limited by inexperienced starting pitching or a lineup that may not hit enough in October. Homer argues the Brewers have enough offense if they keep scoring any way they can, while Ben worries that playoff pitching can expose teams that cannot change games with one swing. The guys also debate whether Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson, Kyle Harrison and Robert Gasser are ready for the moment, with Homer saying Milwaukee should win a World Series within the next three years because of its young pitching and prospect depth. The hour derails late when Ron in the Key baits them into another Wilt Chamberlain versus Giannis argument, ending with AI declaring Wilt the winner and Ben rejecting the machine.
- KBAugust 20 · 43 min
Hour 2: Kraft’s Deal and Love’s Boring Truth
Hour 2 starts with Adam Schefter’s latest on Tucker Kraft’s contract situation, leading Ben and Homer to debate whether Kraft is being admirable or irresponsible by practicing before a long-term Packers deal is finished. Jason Wilde joins and says he expects a deal to get done before the season, but also believes Kraft would be justified in drawing a line before risking more full-team work. Wilde explains that Kraft and Zaire Franklin really do share a competitive edge, and he mostly agrees with Homer that their practice barking was at least partly about injecting energy into the team. The conversation then turns to Jordan Love’s personality, with Wilde saying Love is authentic, respected and steady, even if he is not nearly as entertaining publicly as Aaron Rodgers or Brett Favre. Ben and Homer close the hour by hearing Love tell Rich Eisen that winning the NFC North is the Packers’ first goal, which fits their larger argument that Green Bay has to stop living as a seven seed.
- KBAugust 20 · 43 min
Hour 3: Miz Watch and Bulaga’s O-Line Doubt
The 414 Hour opens with Garrett Mitchell adding insurance in the Brewers’ win over Seattle, sending Ben and Homer back into a larger conversation about Milwaukee’s lineup, the NL standings and why the Braves series matters even if Homer refuses to overreact to any one stretch. The Miz becomes the main event as Ben plays Jacob Misiorowski explaining the first time he saw 100 on a radar gun and whether the Brewers might eventually limit him to keep him fresh for October. Homer still wants every promotion centered only on “The Miz is pitching,” while Ben points out that a matchup with Chris Sale is a legitimate draw too. Joey Ortiz’s post-July 4 surge gets a full spotlight after Gabe Neitzel compared his production to 2018 Christian Yelich, leading Homer to jokingly call for Ortiz to hit cleanup. Catastrophic includes CKatt’s second-to-last day, a Timber Rattlers prospect whose dad caught his first pro homer, and South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers skipping fall classes for a golf-range internship before Bryan Bulaga joins late to say the Packers’ offensive line remains hard to trust until the starting five is actually settled.
- KBAugust 19 · 46 min
Hour 1: Lara’s Homer and Tucker’s Risk
Ben and Kyle open Wednesday’s show reacting to the Brewers’ 22-0 destruction of the Mariners, including Luis Lara’s first career home run coming off a position player. The guys debate whether Lara should fully claim the milestone, while Kyle says he would have to lie to his grandkids about the details if it were him. The conversation shifts to Tucker Kraft practicing without a new contract, with Kyle defending Kraft’s team-first mentality and comparing it to his past criticism of Jordan Love sitting out during contract talks. Ben argues Kraft is taking a dangerous risk because one injury could change his value before the Packers pay him. The hour closes with the news that Matt Lepay is joining ESPN Wisconsin, plus a Badgers discussion about Sean Eichorst making a strong first impression compared to Chris McIntosh.
- KBAugust 19 · 41 min
Hour 2: T-Plush Believes and Bears Fans Spiral
Hour 2 opens with Brewers legend Nyjer Morgan joining the Yuengling Legends Line after Milwaukee’s 22-run eruption and strong series against the Dodgers. T-Plush says Luis Lara’s first homer absolutely counts, argues the Brewers have enough to make a World Series push, and says October will come down to timely hitting, defense, health and staying “plush.” He backs Jake Bauers, Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz as hitters he would trust in big moments, while also saying Christian Yelich still deserves belief because veterans can change a game with one swing. Packers talk takes over after Cubs and White Sox fans break into a “Green Bay sucks” chant, sending Kyle into a full rant about Chicago sports fans being obsessed with the Packers. The hour closes with another round of national Packers disrespect after Colin Cowherd predicts Green Bay will finish last in the NFC North, with Kyle firing back that Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur and the Packers should be competing with the Lions for the division.
- KBAugust 19 · 43 min
Hour 3: Brewers Cash and Love Handles Business
The 414 Hour opens with Ben offering Kyle a piece of his Brewers over-85.5 wins bet, giving the guys another reason to track Milwaukee’s push toward the NL Central crown. They revisit how the Brewers have continued to beat preseason expectations, why Craig Counsell in Cubs gear still feels wrong to Ben, and why Nyjer Morgan’s comments about rest and health stood out during the stretch run. Jordan Love then joins the conversation after telling Rich Eisen the Packers need to “handle business” in the NFC North, which leads Ben and Kyle to debate whether Green Bay, Detroit and Chicago all belong in the division race. Kyle refuses to fully buy the Bears after one strong season, while Ben argues Chicago has at least done enough to be taken seriously. Catastrophic closes with CKatt’s dark-room exile, Jen, Gabe and Chewy calling Kyle the No. 1 Packers “toad,” a Cubs fan waving a Packers flag during a “Green Bay sucks” chant, and Homer judging potential baby names before the Homer Hour.
- KBAugust 18 · 46 min
Hour 1: CKatt’s Exit and Packers Hype Fights
Ben and Kyle open Tuesday’s show still unloading on CKatt after he revealed he is leaving ESPN Wisconsin for ESPN Chicago and admitted he roots against the Packers. The guys accuse him of hiding his true feelings from the K&B family, while callers and texters pile on with goodbye messages for the “snake” in the producer chair. Packers disrespect returns when Unsportsmanlike calls Green Bay overhyped, leading Kyle and Ben to push back on the idea that Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur and the Packers are getting too much national love. They argue the offensive line is the real concern, but the defense, healthy weapons and eventual return of Micah Parsons make Green Bay a much different team than the one that faded late last season. Mark Tauscher joins to dismiss the overhyped label, explain that training-camp competition is just NFL business, and call for an end to the “I’m not saying, but I’m saying” hedge across ESPN Wisconsin.
- KBAugust 18 · 41 min
Hour 2: Props, Stamps and Packers Pass Targets
Hour 2 begins with Chad in Fitchburg beating Ben in Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, thanks in part to questions about Mark Twain, Aerosmith, Baby Shark, Istanbul, stamps and CKatt’s short stay with Kyle and Brust. The guys then turn to Green Bay Props and Preview, breaking down Jordan Love’s passing total and where the yards could go among Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed. Kyle likes the idea of Love throwing more and believes Golden, Kraft and Watson can all clear their numbers, while Ben sees Jayden Reed’s lower total as the safest value. The conversation also hits Rashan Gary’s sack total, Brandon Cissé’s Defensive Rookie of the Year odds and whether the Packers’ wide receiver room is being undervalued because no single target is projected like a true No. 1. Later, Ben and Kyle react to Mark DeRosa calling Jake Bauers Milwaukee’s offensive MVP, debating whether Bauers’ consistency is a great story or a warning sign for the Brewers if William Contreras, Bryce Turang, Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich do not heat up before October.
- KBAugust 18 · 43 min
Hour 3: Brewers Belief and Zaire’s Edge
The 414 Hour opens with Ben and Kyle measuring how confident they are that the Brewers could beat the Dodgers in a postseason series after Milwaukee’s strong weekend in Los Angeles. Kyle lands around 37.5 percent in an NLCS matchup because the Dodgers still have more talent and playoff pedigree, while Ben’s head says 45 percent but his heart wants to push much higher. The guys debate whether Milwaukee’s young pitching, Jake Bauers’ bat and the Brewers’ team identity can overcome the lack of proven October power against teams like the Dodgers. Zaire Franklin then fires Kyle up with comments about his ultra-competitive mentality, leading to a full defense of why Franklin, Edgerrin Cooper, Micah Parsons, Xavier McKinney and Jeffery Simmons give Green Bay a tougher defensive edge. Catastrophic covers Packers fans ranking third in a Nielsen study, stadium etiquette, CKatt’s latest DMV failure, American Family Field’s staying power, Instagram Reels from parents, and final props on Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft before the Homer Hour.
- KBAugust 17 · 45 min
Hour 1: Nixon Drama and LaFleur Mood Swings
Ben and Kyle open Monday’s show with Keisean Nixon saying he feels like he is being “punished” as the Packers continue rotating him through different roles at cornerback and special teams. Kyle says Nixon is not being punished, he is being held accountable for poor tackling effort and inconsistent play, while Ben worries Green Bay still needs him because the cornerback room does not have many proven options. Gary Ellerson’s defense of Nixon sparks a bigger debate over whether Packers fans should rally behind him or demand more from a veteran who wants to be paid. The guys then turn to Matt LaFleur, with Kyle wondering whether the coach is acting differently after his extension by taking public shots at Aaron Banks, challenging Nixon and kicking Baron Sorrell out of practice. The hour closes with Jesse Nelson getting roasted for predicting Wisconsin can beat Notre Dame, mostly because his reasoning centers on timing, prime time and new Notre Dame players instead of actual Badgers football evidence.
- KBAugust 17 · 42 min
Hour 2: Tucker’s Risk and CKatt’s Betrayal
Hour 2 starts with Tucker Kraft explaining why he continues practicing through contract risk, saying he is thinking about the team and the violent reality of football rather than protecting himself. That conversation gets hijacked when CKatt messes up, leading to the on-air reveal that he is leaving ESPN Wisconsin for ESPN Chicago. Ben and Kyle unload on CKatt after he admits he roots against the Packers and wants the Bears to beat Green Bay, with callers and texters joining in to brand him a traitor. Jason Wilde joins to explain why Kraft is taking a real risk by practicing before a new deal, even though he believes the Packers and Kraft’s side are negotiating and could still get something done before the season. Wilde also gives a fuller picture of Keisean Nixon’s comments, saying fans may be too quick to focus only on the “punished” line while ignoring the rest of what Nixon said about competing wherever the Packers put him.
- KBAugust 17 · 43 min
Hour 3: Brewers Hope and Bulaga’s Line Alarm
The 414 Hour opens with Ben and Kyle feeling much better about the Brewers after Milwaukee takes three of four from the Dodgers following a rough sweep in San Diego. Ben highlights the way the Brewers found hits, manufactured runs and responded with Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson and Jake Bauers leading the way, while Kyle says Henderson’s win over Tarik Skubal gave him more confidence in Milwaukee’s young pitching plan. The guys debate whether the Brewers are truly the best team in baseball or simply the team with the best record, while still acknowledging that October matchups against the Dodgers, Phillies or Braves remain a much different test. Catastrophic turns into a sendoff-style disaster for CKatt, covering youth travel baseball excess, Pat McAfee’s album, and whether this should be the final Catastrophic after his Bears-rooting betrayal. Brian Bulaga joins late and says the Packers’ offensive line questions are real, especially if Jacob Monk and Jager Burton are starting guards around a still-developing Jordan Morgan and Sean Rhyan.
- KBAugust 14 · 48 min
Hour 1: Smack Hype and Brewers Fight Back
Ben and Kyle open Friday’s show reacting to the Packers’ preseason loss to the Steelers, but Kyle says it still felt like a win because Trey Smack delivered a perfect kicking debut. Kyle is ready to declare the rookie kicker the next Mason Crosby after two 58-yard makes, while Ben tries to keep perspective because it was still only one preseason game. The guys also debate whether Smack’s night or the Brewers’ ninth-inning comeback against the Dodgers mattered more, with Ben siding firmly with Milwaukee after five singles helped end a frustrating skid. Whitefish Bay’s Little League run against Iowa weaves through the hour, including Kyle’s hometown pride, Craig Counsell jokes and the painful extra-innings loss. Packers talk closes with encouraging signs from Lucas Van Ness, Jordan Morgan and Brandon Cissé, but serious concern over Keisean Nixon’s missed tackle, the cornerback competition and the still-unsettled offensive line.
- KBAugust 14 · 40 min
Hour 2: Florio Slights and Kyle’s Guess Who
Hour 2 starts with Ben defending his no-cuddle bedtime rules after his daughter kept asking to be held, which quickly becomes another debate over the Brust household’s “only winners” standard. Packers disrespect returns when Mike Florio ranks Green Bay 16th in his preseason power rankings, behind teams like the Bears, Texans and Bengals. Kyle unloads on Florio as a Vikings fan and Packers hater, arguing Green Bay should be much closer to the top 10 even with Micah Parsons expected to miss the start of the season. The guys also discuss how much a possible Josh Jacobs suspension would change the offense, with Ben saying it could force Matt LaFleur to let Jordan Love throw more while Kyle worries about Marshawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks carrying the backfield. Guess Who closes the hour with Kyle revisiting his takes on sneezing during the plague, swamp-ass checks, betting spreads, discount lettuce, Brazilian waxes and CKatt’s movie-popcorn standards.
- KBAugust 14 · 44 min
Hour 3: T-Shirt Drama and Splitter Science
The 414 Hour opens with Torey Lowe joining the show without Kyle’s long-awaited wedding-gift T-shirt, sending Ben into a full investigation of whether the shirt even exists and why it has been sitting in Mequon for more than a week. Tori, Kyle and Ben then turn back to the Packers, debating whether Trey Smack was the clear No. 1 takeaway from the preseason opener and whether the offensive line or defensive depth remains the bigger concern. Brewers talk takes over with Milwaukee’s five-single ninth-inning comeback against the Dodgers, the Cubs staying close, Robert Gasser facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the upcoming Jacob Misiorowski start versus the Logan Henderson-Tarik Skubal matchup. Catastrophic covers the Field of Dreams hot dog menu, CKatt’s old gas-station hot dog routine and his movie-pass obsession before Homer crashes in to argue that splitters, knuckleballs, cutters and sweepers are all just variations of four basic pitches. The hour ends with Ben revealing he hid Kyle’s missing eight-iron, Gary Ellerson stopping by, and Homer joining Kyle in declaring Trey Smack’s preseason debut historically great.