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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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October 6 · 40 min
5PM: How Impactful is Pat Murphy?
Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and they kick things off by debating how big of an impact Pat Murphy has on the Brewers and their success, Jim doesn't think he does much, whereas Riley and Molly think he deserves how much credit he gets. Then they dive back into Molly's sadness surrounding the Packers and try to figure out why there's no juice heading into Bears week. The crew chats about apple picking and whether they'd spend a sports weekend at the orchard before concluding the show with some more Brewers!
October 6 · 49 min
4PM: Brewers World Series Bound?
It's Molly & Jim on a massive victory Monday! The Badgers win, the Packers win, and the Brewers won twice in electric fashion to give Wisconsin a perfect weekend, with the Crew providing the biggest highlights. They discuss why they believe the Brewers are a team of destiny and the oddities of ground rules in baseball before being joined by Mark Tauscher! Tausch talks about the Badgers' "chamber of commerce" performance against Michigan State, the Packers lackluster victory over the Buccaneers, reasons for optimism against the Bears and much more! They wrap up the hour with Molly's despair surrounding the Green Bay Packers/
October 3 · 32 min
5PM: Brewers & Badgers Low-Budget Hopes? Plus, Are Blu Rays Fake?!?!
Jim Rutledge rolls on with today's fill-in host Alex Strouf, as they finish talking Brewers vs Padres in their Game 1 preview -- can the Brewers actually help save baseball from a lockout next year? Plus, Jim goes on a classic Rutledge rant against those in CFB who are trying to cap college players' earning potential! Also, Strouf doesn't believe that Blu Ray DVDs are actually real...? They also look at Saturday's homecoming matchup for Wisconsin football versus Michigan State -- will the Badgers WOMP the Spartans and prove that the Penn State win wasn't just a fluke, and where does Colton Joseph need to improve to ensure his job security for the rest of the season? They wrap up with a final lament for the Packers' O-Line desperation, which feels so foreign for Packers fans...
October 2 · 58 min
4PM: Need to Win EVERY Miz Start? Brewers vs Padres NLDS Preview + Jason Wilde joins!
Jim Rutledge hosts alongside his old producer Alex Strouf, as they get geared up for Game 1 of the NLDS between the Brewers & Padres! It's The Miz on the mound tomorrow, and they discuss today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Do the Brewers need to win every game that Jacob Misiorowski starts this postseason? They also talk about how nervous Brewers fans are, will they go into full PANIC MODE if they lose Game 1, and what will make the 2026 squad different than last year's postseason? Strouf also lays out why he enjoys hate-watching Craig Counsell more than anyone else after Jim's Cubs got bounced by the Padres earlier this week... Jason Wilde joins Molly & Jim on the Yuengling Guest Hotline ahead of the Packers' MUST-WIN game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with backup QB Jalon Daniels this Sunday! Jim asks if the Packers can be fixed with their new-look offensive line, and Jason wants to know why Molly looks so much like Alex Strouf today???? -- Will Kevin Zeitler start, and can he make them a playoff team still? They dive deeper into whether this season is still salvageable, can Jordan Love survive with this terrible O-Line, and do Gutey & Ed Policy always sit together at games? Jim and Strouf wrap up Hour 1 asking if Gutey's lack of collaboration with Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love will be the ultimate death knell for the Packers.
October 1 · 31 min
5PM: Packers vs Buccaneers Preview!
Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and with Molly being out tomorrow, they preview Packers-Bucs today! They play Packers Superlatives and Molly's Game to help get you ready for the Packers Week 4 matchup. Then they react to some breaking news that Wisconsin football dropped new uniforms for this Saturday's red out vs Michigan State! Finally they wrap up with a little nonsense surrounding TV shows on in the Everlight Solar Studio.
October 1 · 57 min
4PM: Jordan Love vs Brian Gutekunst
It's Molly & Jim on a Thirsty Thursday presented by Dancing Goat Distillery! They start by reacting to Jordan Love talking about his "conversation" or lack thereof with Gutey, and opine on what seems to be a very disjointed operation for the Green Bay Packers. Then they're joined by Evan Cohen who talks about Luke Fickell's appearance on Unsportsmanlike this morning and dunks on the show's negativity towards Badgers football.
October 1 · 24 min
Evan Cohen on Luke Fickell and Molly & Jim's Negativity
Evan Cohen joins Molly & Jim! He breaks down Luke Fickell's appearance on Unsportsmanlike this morning and explains why he's bullish on the Badgers future, ruthlessly criticizes how negative Molly & Jim have been about Wisconsin football, and much more!
September 30 · 11 min
Matt Lepay on Penn State Upset & MSU Trap Game
Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay joins Molly & Jim! He takes us through his experience out in Happy Valley during Wisconsin's massive upset over Penn State, explains how the Badgers can avoid a trap game against Michigan State, gives what he's looking at this weekend, and much more!
September 30 · 15 min
Lane Grindle Previews Brewers NLDS!
Lane Grindle of the Brewers Radio Network joins Molly & Jim! He gives an update on how he and the team are spending their week off, determines whether there is an ideal path for the Crew or not, explains what makes the 2026 Brewers different and much more!
September 30 · 37 min
5PM: Was Gutey Arrogant or Unprepared?
Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and they continue their conversation surrounding the Green Bay Packers and debate whether GM Brian Gutekunst was arrogant or unprepared in his approach to building the Packers this offseason. The crew is split. Then they talk a little Badgers and welcome in the Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay! He takes us through his experience out in Happy Valley during Wisconsin's massive upset over Penn State, explains how the Badgers can avoid a trap game against Michigan State, gives what he's looking at this weekend, and much more! They wrap up the show by revisiting the MLB Playoffs!
September 30 · 51 min
4PM: Brewers NLDS Check-In!
It's Molly & Jim on a Wednesday! Today they switch things up and begin by talking to Lane Grindle of the Brewers Radio Network! He gives an update on how he and the team are spending their week off, determines whether there is an ideal path for the Crew or not, explains what makes the 2026 Brewers different and much more! They continue their Brewers conversation by debating what their dream World Series matchup would be for Milwaukee and hear a call from someone who lived through the Milwaukee Braves championship in 1957! They wrap up with some discussion of the Packers atrocious lack of depth on the offensive side of the football.
September 29 · 38 min
5PM: Packers Demoted By NFL...
Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and they start by discussing the Packers-Bears game in Week 5 being flexed to the noon slot and what it means for Green Bay moving forward. They play a rousing game of Minute To Win It based on the MLB Playoffs, talk a little Badgers and whether Michigan State is a trap game, and wrap up with the ridiculousness of Packers season tickets!
September 29 · 50 min
4PM: Is Gutey On The Hot Seat?
It's Molly & Jim on a Matt Hamilton Tuesday! The crew jumps right into the fray reacting to Gutey's comments from less than a month ago where he talked about how confident he was in the Packers offensive line... certainly contrary to what we've seen from Green Bay to start the season and his recent moves. They talk with Jason Wilde about Brian Gutekunst and the offensive line, and Jason takes umbrage with Matt asking about the possibility of moving on from Gutey... they finish off with some more offensive line commentary!
September 28 · 17 min
Mark Tauscher on Badgers' BIG WIN vs. #13 Penn State + Packers O-Line Additions!
Mark Tauscher joins Molly & Riley on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to talk more about the Badgers' BIG comeback win over #13 Penn State, beating a ranked opponent on the road for the first time since 2021! How big of a win is this for Luke Fickell's program -- is there a realistic path to go 10-2 this season, and how far away are the Badgers from being CFP contenders??? They also discuss Colton Joseph's rollercoaster performance and what he needs to show going forward. Then, they get into the news for the Packers' faltering offensive line after they added veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Bekton -- how soon could these guys contribute for this offensive line, and would everything be lining up perfectly for the Badgers if not for their league-worst O-line???
September 28 · 37 min
5PM: Cubs or Padres: Who Should the Brewers Play? Plus, "Overcomeable" and "Ownage" Etymology!
Molly Brown & Riley Jauch roll on after talking about the Badgers' BIG WIN over #13 Penn State and the Packers' O-line additions in Hour 1. They start looking ahead to the Brewers' potential opponents in the NLDS -- should Molly (our huge MLB postseason fan) root for the Brewers to face the Cubs or the Padres?? Riley breaks down the potential matchups on paper, while fill-in producer Primetime Wollersheim explains why the stress of another NLDS series against the Cubs could be too much to handle! They get derailed by yourdictionary.com, analyzing the etymology of "overcomeable" and "ownage"... Molly also asks if it's okay for her Vikings fan husband to take credit for predicting that J.J. McCarthy would get traded YEARS ago? They wrap up as Riley gets ready to talk to the "Barry Alvarez" of Milton high school football on tonight's PrepMania Weekly!
September 28 · 53 min
4PM: The Badgers BEAT Penn State!!! Is Molly BACK IN?
Molly Brown hosts alongside Riley Jauch while Jim is away for the day, as they react to the Badgers' HUGE upset win over #13 Penn State! They run through the unbelievable 17-point comeback during Wisconsin's 24-20 win, including the lowlights and HUGE 4th quarter for QB Colton Joseph, plus Jacob Harris' big TD, the defense's ELITE performance, and more! Molly also reveals why she might be BACK in on the Badgers! And, they ask today's Siding Unlimited poll questions -- are you BACK IN on Luke Fickell, and are you back in on QB Colton Joseph? Riley also channels the hype from one of the callers on the ESPN Wisconsin College GameDay postgame show -- could the Badgers be a CFP contender? Could the Badgers go 10-2??? Mark Tauscher joins Molly & Riley on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to talk more about the Badgers' BIG comeback win over #13 Penn State, beating a ranked opponent on the road for the first time since 2021! How big of a win is this for Luke Fickell's program -- is there a realistic path to go 10-2 this season, and how far away are the Badgers from being CFP contenders??? They also discuss Colton Joseph's rollercoaster performance and what he needs to show going forward. Then, they get into the news for the Packers' faltering offensive line after they added veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Bekton -- how soon could these guys contribute for this offensive line, and would everything be lining up perfectly for the Badgers if not for their league-worst O-line??? They wrap up Hour 1 with Molly explaining why she thinks the schedule and everything around the rest of the NFL is aligning perfectly for the Packers, but will the O-line continue to hold them back???
September 25 · 42 min
5PM: Tucker Kraft Calls Out Booing Packers Fans!?!?
Molly & Jim roll into Hour 2, as they continue discussing the Packers' EMBARRASSING, 35-14, loss to the Falcons in last night's home opener! They start trying to get into the postgame drama with Tucker Kraft calling out Packers fans who were booing their own team at Lambeau Field, but they get sidetracked with Jim's vocabulary, and Riley has to go call High School Football! -- Producer Primetime Wollersheim steps in behind the glass. They discuss Kraft's frustrating comments -- do the Packers and their players need to learn how to behave respectfully as a losing team? Plus, there was another Packers offensive leader composed themselves a little bit better than Kraft... Then, they take a couple of callers on the Carbliss Talk/Text Line, talking about the Packers STILL showing a lack of urgency on the offensive line, as well as what feels like a real fall from grace for this franchise. Molly & Jim wrap up looking at tonight's BIG Badgers football matchup at No. 13 Penn State -- can the Badgers finally get a ranked win on the road, what will get Molly believing again, what does Jim NOT wanna see from Wisconsin's offense, and why is it called both Beaver Stadium AND Happy Valley?
September 25 · 51 min
4PM: Packers EMBARRASSED by Falcons in Home Opener!
The Green Bay Packers were embarrassed 35-14 by the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field, and Molly Brown and Jim Rutledge are breaking down EVERYTHING that went wrong. Green Bay falls to 1-2 after a brutal Thursday Night Football performance that saw Atlanta rack up 498 yards, score 27 unanswered points and dominate the Packers on the ground. Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns, while the Packers finished with just 17 rushing yards. Jordan Love threw for 312 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, but Green Bay's offense struggled to find any consistency. So where does the blame belong? Matt LaFleur? Jordan Love? The offensive line? A defense that was shredded by Bijan Robinson and Drake London? Molly and Jim react to one of the Packers' ugliest performances in recent memory and take your reactions after a disastrous night at Lambeau. Packers reporter Jason Wilde also joins on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to dive deeper into the Packers' glaring problems on offense, especially how the mismanagement of the offensive line has seemingly left them at rock bottom!
September 23 · 17 min
Matt Lepay Previews Wisconsin vs Penn State!
Matt Lepay joins Molly & Jim! The Voice of the Badgers lays out what's at stake for UW, how difficult the environment is in Happy Valley, discusses the stadiums still on his bucket list, and much more!
September 23 · 41 min
5PM: Big Upset Brewing for Badgers?
Molly & Jim rolls on into hour number two and after having a little fun to begin they pivot to their thoughts on Wisconsin vs #13 Penn State! Everyone is excited but Molly in particular is hoping that this is the game that makes her believe in the Badgers. Then Matt Lepay joins! The Voice of the Badgers lays out what's at stake for UW, how difficult the environment is in Happy Valley, discusses the stadiums still on his bucket list, and much more! They wrap up with a little music conversation.

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