Episodes

  • 2PM: Gutey’s “Close Games” Comment + Ingredients vs. Chef Debate

    2PM: Gutey’s “Close Games” Comment + Ingredients vs. Chef Debate
    Feb 24 2026
    KBN reacts to Brian Gutekunst’s comments at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where he said the Packers need to “find a way to close out games.” Is that subtle shade at Matt LaFleur and the coaching staff, or simply accountability for the roster? The guys debate whether the Packers’ issues come down to the ingredients (the players Gutey provides) or the chef (LaFleur and his staff). Then the Voice of Wisconsin Athletics, Matt Lepay, joins to discuss A Road At Night, the powerful documentary on Howard Moore, this year’s Badgers basketball team, and reasons for optimism surrounding Wisconsin football heading into the fall.
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    50 mins
  • 3PM: AYSTBB + Mr. Irrelevant Combine Chaos

    3PM: AYSTBB + Mr. Irrelevant Combine Chaos
    Feb 24 2026
    It’s another edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust?, featuring guest question-asker Kristin Brey of 620 WTMJ, who plugs Bowling For Babies on March 7th in support of the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. The guys react to more from Gutekunst at the Combine, including his thoughts on first-round WR Matthew Golden’s rookie season and what comes next. Then attention shifts to producer Alex Strouf, who is preparing for the second annual Mr. Irrelevant Combine after last year’s viral disaster. From the three-cone drill to dramatic LinkedIn posts (definitely AI-generated) from Jim Rutledge, the hour is packed with chaos and accountability.
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    40 mins
  • 4PM: Load Up the Credit Card? + Strouf’s Draft Promise

    4PM: Load Up the Credit Card? + Strouf’s Draft Promise
    Feb 24 2026
    The guys react to Brian Gutekunst saying the Packers never want to “load up the credit card” in free agency in one year — but Kyle argues if there’s ever a time to push chips in, it’s now. The conversation pivots to Gutey’s first-round draft track record, with Strouf passionately defending OT Jordan Morgan as a future franchise left tackle — a promise the guys refuse to forget. Wheel of Strouf features Bears head coach Ben Johnson declaring his dislike for the Packers, and the show wraps with Ben providing an unsolicited update on Strouf’s wedding plans that Strouf may or may not approve of.
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    45 mins
  • 2PM: She Said Yes & Final Four Flashbacks

    2PM: She Said Yes & Final Four Flashbacks
    Feb 23 2026
    The full squad is back together — and Strouf is officially off the market. Fresh from vacation and newly engaged, he answers rapid-fire questions from KBN about the proposal: what went right, what nearly went wrong, and how it feels 10 days later now that reality has set in. Then Ben pivots to a different kind of emotional milestone after rewatching Wisconsin’s heartbreaking 2014 Final Four loss to Kentucky — the final game of his college career — and asks the crew: what’s your biggest sports regret? Brad and Kyle share theirs, and KBN Nation calls in with the moments they still can’t shake. Love, heartbreak, and a little therapy to kick off the hour.
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    46 mins
  • 3PM: Packers = Canada? + 200,000 Simulations

    3PM: Packers = Canada? + 200,000 Simulations
    Feb 23 2026
    Are the Packers becoming the NFL’s version of Canada — loaded with talent, respected across the league… but unable to finish the job? KBN Nation weighs in on whether Green Bay is close or still missing something critical. Jason Wilde joins to preview the upcoming season, outline free agency priorities, and debate whether the Packers will finally pursue impact players over 30 years old. Then Nerd Man returns with 200,000 Monte Carlo simulations projecting Wisconsin football’s 2026 record… and the most likely result is a sobering 6-6. The hour wraps with more on Strouf’s upcoming wedding and what the future groom is walking into.
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    44 mins
  • 4PM: Planning Strouf’s Wedding (You’re Invited?)

    4PM: Planning Strouf’s Wedding (You’re Invited?)
    Feb 23 2026
    The entire 4PM hour turns into a full-blown wedding planning session for newly engaged Strouf. Ben, Kyle, and Brad take over the guest list and ask KBN Nation to text and call in if they want an invite. If there’s a charity component involved, would Strouf allow 10 fans to attend the 2027 wedding? Wheel of Strouf gets hijacked by more wedding chaos after brief detours into Lindsey Vonn and potholes. The show wraps with a final roll call of KBN Nation members hoping to secure their seat at the most anticipated (?) ceremony in KBN history.
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    45 mins
  • 4PM: Pat Murphy/Matt Arnold Best Manager/GM Duo In Baseball?

    4PM: Pat Murphy/Matt Arnold Best Manager/GM Duo In Baseball?
    Feb 20 2026
    101.7 The Truth's Tory Lowe joins the guys for a "Tory Lowe Friday," the guys go over the week's worth of ESPN Wisconsin polls in Poll Position, quick-hitters from around the sports world and is Pat Murphy and Matt Arnold the best manager/GM duo in baseball?
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    45 mins
  • 3PM: Over/Under 10.5 Wins For Packers In 2026

    3PM: Over/Under 10.5 Wins For Packers In 2026
    Feb 20 2026
    Is over/under 10.5 wins for the Packers in 2026 too high, NFC North odds for next season and the guys play Murphy or not Murphy.
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    42 mins