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Molly & Jim

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Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

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  • 41 episodes
  • Avg 40 min
  • English
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  • Friday · 35 min

    5PM: Biggest Remaining Packers Questions

    Molly & Matt roll on into hour number two as after a brief discussion on the validity of "glamping" they dive into their largest remaining questions surrounding the Packers ahead of their preseason finale against the Cardinals. Molly is concerned about the offensive line, Matt is concerned about the secondary, and everyone's wondering how the Packers running back room will shake out. They wrap up with a short talk about Week 0 in college football to send you into your weekend!

  • Friday · 52 min

    4PM: Draft Grades & Jason Tells All

    It's Molly & Jim on a Friday! Matt Hamilton slides into the co-host chair as Jim is out on yet another camping trip. They kick things off by having Matt break down Jim and Molly's fantasy football draft from last night, let's just say he's not all that impressed... Then Jason Wilde joins to break down the Josh Jacobs situation, the Packers RB room, where the TEs stand, Green Bay's preseason finale & much more!

  • Thursday · 18 min

    5PM: Fantasy Football Help!

    Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two as the show navigates its third consecutive Brewers-shortened show. They are LIVE from the Potawatomi Sports Book for the ESPN Wisconsin Fantasy Football Draft so they're looking for some help! They talk about draft strategy and how they hope to win the league to wrap up today's episode.

  • Thursday · 51 min

    4PM: Jacobs Charged... What Now For Packers RB Room?

    It's Molly & Jim on a Thirsty Thursday presented by Dancing Goat Distillery! It's a sobering first hour as they spend the majority addressing the misdemeanors of battery and destruction of property leveled against Packers RB Josh Jacobs and discuss how this will impact the Packers RB room, as well as their playoff chances moving forward.

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 12 min

    4PM: Did Murph Overmanage Pratt?

    It's Molly & Jim on a Wednesday! They once again have a show shortened by the Milwaukee Brewers so why not talk about them? Molly & Jim are both fired up about how Pat Murphy handled benching Cooper Pratt after he failed to run out a pop fly that dropped in for a hit. They believe there were better ways to handle it while Riley trusts the reigning 2x NL Manager of the Year and trusts he did what was best for the rookie. They are also joined by the Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay! He sheds some light on his favorite players over the years, best places to call a game, some transfers Badgers fans should watch heading into 2026, and much more!

  • Tuesday · 25 min

    5PM: Fick or Mac's Fault?

    Molly & Jim rolls on into a shortened hour number two as they jump right back into the Badger conversation, expanding it to ponder, how much of UW's failure over the past few years falls on Chris McIntosh? And how much falls on Luke Fickell? They wrap by playing some Minute To Win It in honor of Dolly Parton and quickly discussing the Packers new alternate uniforms!

  • Tuesday · 45 min

    4PM: Barry vs. Mac

    It's a Matt Hamilton Tuesday on Molly & Jim! They start with a fascinating conversation surrounding going to see old bands after it's discovered that Matt attended a Motley Crue concert last week. This is followed by delving into some of Barry Alvarez's comments from the first Barry Alvarez Show of 2026 yesterday, how much did he and former AD Chris McIntosh dislike each other? Then Jason Wilde joins! He weighs in on bands that are past their prime, Wisconsin vs Notre Dame predictions, why Packers fans shouldn't be concerned about Tucker Kraft's contract situation and much more!

  • Tuesday · 43 min

    5PM: We Love Optimism

    Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and they start by talking about how they will not talk about Jordan Love until the regular season starts and what conditions could potentially reverse that stance. Then they get into Riley's unbridled optimism about the Wisconsin Badgers as him and Molly go back and forth. Then Mark Tauscher joins! He discusses his thoughts on Tucker Kraft's lack of contract, what Love still needs to prove, his thoughts on the Badgers, and much more!

  • Tuesday · 43 min

    4PM: Concerned About Kraft's Contract?

    It's Molly & Jim on a Monday! The entire gang is back together for the first time in two weeks as they hear about Molly's vacation before jumping into her concern about Tucker Kraft. Both are convinced that Kraft should have his new contract by now and that it's borderline malpractice by the Packers to risk alienating the best TE in the NFL over a few bucks.

  • August 20 · 59 min

    5PM: Jim Almost Killed Bo Ryan?!

    It's Molly & Jim on a Thirsty Thursday! Matt Hamilton is in for Molly Brown on today's shortened show to give you some good ole fashioned Rutledge and Hamilton action. Jim starts with a wild story from the golf course today where he almost killed a legendary Badgers head coach... He then checks in on Matt's still young life as a dad before asking if he feels insulted that Evan Cohen didn't list him among the biggest Packers fans at ESPN Wisconsin. They are then joined by the man himself Evan Cohen who talks everything from the Packers being overhyped to the golden age of Wisconsin football to some fatherly advice!

  • August 20 · 19 min

    Lane Grindle Doesn't Believe MLB Will Ever Incorporate a Mercy Rule

    Brewers radio broadcaster, Lane Grindle, joined Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch on Molly & Jim after the Milwaukee Brewers DESTROYED the Seattle Mariners, 22-0. Jim and Riley believe there could be a mercy rule implemented to save players and time, but their proposal is shot down by Grindle. Do you think MLB should create a mercy rule? Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

  • August 20 · 40 min

    5PM: Packers Might Have An "Alpha" Problem

    Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Jordan Love's appearance on The Rich Eisen Show where Love was asked about the rivalry and noise behind Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears towards Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers. Love believes actions are more important that talk and the team "will handle business" whenever the time comes. That's great... but do the Packers actually have enough "Alpha's" for that mentality? Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

  • August 19 · 52 min

    4PM: Does Major League Baseball Need a Mercy Rule?!

    Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch are back together and the Milwaukee Brewers just beat the Seattle Mariners 22-0 the night before! It's the largest shutout win in MLB HISTORY since 1888 and the largest the franchise history! Does MLB need a mercy rule for games like this? At what point in a baseball game is a team mathematically "out of it"? Jim and Riley give their proposal to Brewers radio broadcaster Lane Grindle who pushes back against a mercy rule. Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

  • August 18 · 42 min

    5PM: Packers Green & Red Flags + Brewers Playoff Outlook

    Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch each give their green and red flags for the Green Bay Packers in their quest for success in 2026. If the Packers have Super Bowl expectations, what factors are in their favor and which will be a block in the road? Plus, who would you rather see the Milwaukee Brewers face in the playoffs: the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Chicago Cubs? Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

  • August 18 · 50 min

    4PM: What should the Packers expectation be in 2026?

    Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Unsportmanlike's take on the Green Bay Packers being one of the most overhyped teams entering 2026 and Evan Cohen calling out ESPN Wisconsin hosts for overhyping the team. So what should be the expectations for the Packers in 2026? Riley believes this team can make an appearance in the NFC Championship game, do you agree? Get ready to be entertained on Molly & Jim! Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown talk all things Wisconsin sports and bring your afternoon drive the sports debate hangout it desperately needs.

  • August 17 · 34 min

    5PM: Packers Identity Crisis?

    Jim & Strouf roll on into hour number two and Jim thinks Matt LaFleur and the Packers may have an identity crisis on their hands. He is firmly against the stance of "letting Love cook" and thinks that could be their downfall. In his mind, it should be "let LaFleur cook", but he's not convinced that LaFleur will be able to make that happen. Strouf goes back and forth with him valiantly. Riley admits to some horribly sloppy producing and a quick Love-Williams comparison ends the show!

  • August 17 · 55 min

    4PM: Are Packers Fans Too Harsh On Keisean Nixon?

    It's Molly & Jim on a Monday! Alex Strouf is in once again but this time for Molly Brown as she departs on her week long vacation and Jim Rutledge returns! He gives a quick recap of his trip as him and Strouf debate the ideal length for a vacation. Then they get into the hottest news out of Green Bay, the drama surrounding Keisean Nixon and the Packers CB room... Jim is of the belief that Packers fans' anger towards Nixon is misguided and should be directed towards Brian Gutekunst. The fellas discuss. Then they're joined by Mark Tauscher, who gives his two cents on vacations, Nixon, and Jesse Nelson's bold Badgers proclamation.

  • August 14 · 7 min

    5PM: Competition for Aaron Rodgers

    Molly & Jesse roll on into hour number two and they're talking about our old friend Aaron Rodgers! They discuss what life will look like without Rodgers for both the Steelers and the rest of the NFL before signing off a shortened show and sending you into your weekend!

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