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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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  • 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!

  • August 14 · 56 min

    4PM: Don't Watch & Drive Folks

    It's Molly & Jim on a Friday! Jesse Nelson is in for Jim Rutledge today as he prepares for Wisconsin Volleyball's season opening exhibition and they start off hot as Molly describes how she was watching the Packers preseason game last night. Turns out she was watching while driving?? The two have an intense debate on the ins and outs and just how dangerous it is exactly to watch sports while behind the wheel... Then they get into their takeaways from Green Bay's 28-9 loss to the Steelers in their preseason opener before talking with Jason Wilde! He delivers insights from last night's tilt as well as Matt LaFleur's press conference from this afternoon, sounds like Kesean Nixon's CB1 job isn't completely safe... he also weighs in on the great sports watching while driving debate as well.

  • August 13 · 35 min

    5PM: Should LaFleur Run Less?

    Molly & Strouf roll on into hour number two and they continue to get you ready for the Packers inaugural preseason game of 2026, this time by reacting to Mina Kimes and her critique of Matt LaFleur's offense. After listening, both agree that MLF should throw the football more and Molly coined the acronym "LLC" for "Let Love Cook". They wrap up by discussing how they're going to watch tonight's game to send you into your Packers Gameday Thursday!

  • August 13 · 52 min

    4PM: Packers Preseason Gameday!

    It's Molly & Jim on a Thirsty Thursday presented by Dancing Goat Distillery! Alex Strouf is back in with Molly Brown and he is FIRED UP about the Packers being back in action tonight against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Strouf does his best to get Molly to match his excitement with fairly little success. They also talk about how important Trey Smack is to the success of Green Bay this season, who they're excited to watch in tonight's game, and whether Matt LaFleur is finally being tough on his players or not!

  • August 12 · 32 min

    5PM: Welcoming Back Rodgers

    Molly & Matt roll on into hour number two and after talking about the Milwaukee Brewers while they battled the San Diego Padres and MLB stadiums they eventually work their way to discussing Aaron Rodgers and the comments he made about a potential return to Lambeau. The crew debates whether Packers fans will be receptive of him when he ultimately makes his return and how they'll feel once he's inducted into the Pro Football & Packers Halls of Fame. This takes you into your Wednesday evening!

  • August 12 · 49 min

    4PM: Nervous About The NFC North

    It's Molly & Jim on a Wednesday! Matt Hamilton is back in for Jim Rutledge but they toss to Riley off the rip because Molly thinks it's a little crazy that he went to the State Fair after the show last night! Then they delve into the Green Bay Packers as, after Minnesota announced that Kyler Murray would be there starting QB, Molly is feeling a bit nervous about where the Packers stand in the North. They discuss before playing some Minute To Win It surrounding Packers backup quarterbacks!

  • August 11 · 40 min

    5PM: Does LaFleur Trust Love Enough?

    Molly & Matt roll on into hour number two and they start by continuing the Jordan Love/Matt LaFleur conversation by pondering, does Matt LaFleur actually trust Jordan Love? And is a lack of trust holding the Packers back? They dive into that, as well as reacting to more of what LaFleur had to say, but this time regarding how much the starters will play in the preseason. Matt & Molly each weigh the pros and cons as well as looking at different position groups and which they hope to see the most from come gameday. Matt is worried much more about the offensive line than the kicker and the crew concludes by quickly debating the impact Zaire Franklin will have on the defense!

  • August 11 · 49 min

    4PM: Love Over Rodgers?!

    It's Molly & Jim on a Matt Hamilton Tuesday! And today Matt Hamilton is sliding back into the cohosting chair alongside Molly Brown as Jim continues his vacation. Today they're reacting to Matt LaFleur saying that Jordan Love is better with presnap adjustments than Aaron Rodgers?! They review both parts of the head coach's interesting answer before talking with Jason Wilde! He gives his thoughts on LaFleur's commentary from today, as well as weighing in on how much he thinks the starters will ACTUALLY play in the preseason, who the Packers' starting cornerbacks will be, and much more!

  • August 10 · 40 min

    5PM: What Does Success Look Like?

    Molly & Strouf rolls on into hour number two as the theme for this part of the show is defining success. They start with Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers as they tussle with his expectations and how they hope he grows in a pivotal season up at Lambeau Field. This is followed by defining success for Wisconsin's other football team in the Badgers, after Strouf takes umbrage being compared to Riley with his Packers fandom. Although Riley gets the last laugh as Alex admits to feeling a bit better about UW's prospects at the end of the conversation. The crew wraps up with a little Brewers to send you into the rest of your week!

  • August 10 · 49 min

    4PM: Don't Baby Trey Smack!

    It's Molly & Jim on a Monday and with Jim starting his week off it's Alex Strouf stepping into the breach with Molly! They chat a bit about weddings to get things started before jumping into the Packers! They discuss they're biggest areas of concern, kicker and offensive line, and debate which will hinder Green Bay more in their hopes of another Super Bowl. Then they're joined by Mark Tauscher who's back from his own summer sabbatical to talk about his perspective on the G&G as well as a little bit about the Badgers & Brewers!

  • August 7 · 35 min

    5PM: Is LaFleur Too Soft?

    Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two as they listen to another egregious take regarding the Green Bay Packers, this time from Colin Cowherd, who believes that the Packers are much too soft under Matt LaFleur. Molly & Jim debate where the blame should actually fall when it comes to Green Bay's late game and late season struggles. They also discuss MarShawn Lloyd and the running back room and how many games the Brewers will win during Jim's absence before sending you into the weekend!

  • August 7 · 58 min

    4PM: Is Jordan Love Kirk Cousins 2.0?

    It's Molly & Jim on a Friday! They start by learning something new about Riley before transitioning into a heated debate surrounding Jordan Love after listening to Chris Canty. Jim is convinced that Jordan Love is essentially the next Kirk Cousins while Molly disagrees STRONGLY. Then they're joined by Jason Wilde! He has a request regarding his open, tells them what to expect from Family Night, which isn't much, Trey Smack's job security, and much more!

  • August 6 · 28 min

    Evan Cohen on Believing in the Badgers

    Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins Molly & Jim! Molly calls him out on being full of crap regarding his positive feelings towards the Wisconsin Badgers and specifically UW football, Evan fires back and explains why he believes again. They also compare Fickell to Bielema, discuss Shawn Eichorst's impact, and Riley gives him a Badgers trivia question!

  • August 6 · 44 min

    5PM: Back In On The Badgers?

    Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and they start by discussing a restaurant in which you can eat nude... Yes, you read that right. Antics ensue. This is followed by a lengthy conversation with Evan Cohen of ESPN Radio where Molly calls him out on being full of crap regarding his positive feelings towards the Wisconsin Badgers and specifically UW football, Evan fires back and explains why he believes again. Where do you stand? Jim very briefly wraps up the show to send you into your Thursday!

  • August 6 · 32 min

    4PM: Crosby Over Smack?!

    It's Molly & Jim on a Thirsty Thursday presented by Dancing Goat Distillery! They start by debating how relevant the Brewers will be until it hits the postseason because of all their success before transitioning into the Packers kicking debacle. They debate who they'd rather have at this point in time, an elderly Mason Crosby or a young but struggling Trey Smack. The hour concludes with a discussion surrounding a nude restaurant??

  • August 5 · 39 min

    5PM: Which Tier is Jordan Love?

    Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and they continue their Jordan Love conversation by taking a look at where he falls in The Athletic's QB Tier List that's devised by 50 NFL execs and coaches, does #10 overall and a Tier 2 designation feel fair? Molly & Jim seem to think so after breaking it down. They also listen to Mina Kimes' thoughts since she is one of the bigger proponents of Love, and react. An NFL QB centric Minute To Win It game and a short talk about Brewers fans booing Christian Yelich wrap up the show!

  • August 5 · 53 min

    4PM: Jordan Love MVP Caliber?

    It's Molly & Jim on a Wednesday! They waste no time jumping into the fray and listen to Evan Cohen state that how Jordan Love could end up being a sneaky MVP candidate, Jim believes that's nigh impossible given that Micah Parsons is the most valuable player on the Packers while Molly doesn't worry about Love being MVP caliber exactly because of Parsons. They also discuss his strengths and weaknesses as a QB. Then the conversation switches to baseball as Brewers PxP broadcaster Lane Grindle joins the show! He breaks down the Brewers trade deadline, including how he thought the Skubal trade had some "odd" elements to it, he discusses Christian Yelich's slump, and much more!

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