Episodios

  • 2PM: Kyle’s Wedding Chaos, Packers Fatal Flaws, and Tausch vs Ben
    Mar 17 2026
    Kyle admits he is a total pushover when it comes to his family, especially after his mom adds even more guests to his already packed wedding just three months out. The guys then pivot to the Packers and ask the big question: how good are they really after Free Agency and what fatal flaws still exist with the Draft ahead? Mark Tauscher joins after another classic phone issue, including Strouf possibly being flagged as a robocall, and covers everything from Packers expectations to Badgers basketball, while getting irritated with Ben for cutting him off. The hour also features Strouf struggling to get people to join his annual bracket challenge.
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    53 m
  • 3PM: Ben Gets Over .500, Greg Gard Cliches, and What’s Next for Gutey
    Mar 17 2026
    Ben dominates William in West Allis in Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust and climbs over .500 for the first time in 2026 at 5-4-2. The conversation shifts back to Wisconsin basketball as the guys revisit some of Greg Gard’s best analogies and coaching cliches ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Then the focus returns to the Packers as KBN debates what Brian Gutekunst’s next move should be this offseason to push the team to the next level.
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    38 m
  • 4PM: Ben’s Future Son In Law, Bucks Struggles, and Homer
    Mar 17 2026
    Ben shocks the guys by claiming he has already lined up a future date for his two year old daughter in 2040, leading Brad and Kyle to call him insane and question everything about the situation. Diana in Mukwonago calls in to pile on as the absurdity continues. The conversation shifts to the struggling Bucks, with Kyle oddly happy because losses could improve their draft position. Wheel of Strouf features unretiring jerseys, Irish roots, St Patrick’s Day, and Strouf being a bad cook. Homer joins to close the show with a discussion on the World Baseball Classic Final and somehow ends up calling Ben un American.
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    45 m
  • 2PM: Badgers Draw a 5 Seed and Should Lambeau Field Get a Sponsor?
    Mar 16 2026
    The guys react to the Wisconsin Badgers earning a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament and drawing #12 High Point in the opening round. Ben says this Badgers team is playing more like a 3 seed and not to fall for the classic 12 over 5 upset narrative. Brad gives Greg Gard credit for evolving the program in the NIL and Transfer Portal era. Then the conversation shifts to Packers President and CEO Ed Policy discussing potential business opportunities like selling naming rights to Lambeau Field. Kyle suggests another Packers stock sale instead. The hour wraps with wrong answers only for what Lambeau Field should be renamed if a sponsor takes over.
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    48 m
  • 3PM: Has Gutekunst Done Enough and the Packers Money Conversation
    Mar 16 2026
    The crew debates whether Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has done enough as Free Agency slows down. Jason Wilde joins to discuss the financial side of the Packers and react to Ed Policy’s recent comments about salary cap philosophy. Brad digs deeper into Packers finances including ticket prices and the controversial ticket revocation process in recent years and what it all means for fans. The hour closes with the guys revisiting Strouf laughing at the Bears drafting TE Colston Loveland and Bears QB Caleb Williams retweeting Strouf for the second time in three weeks.
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    43 m
  • 4PM: Ben’s Badgers Confidence and Bryan Bulaga on the Packers O Line
    Mar 16 2026
    Ben reflects on his time playing for Wisconsin and explains why he feels confident about this year’s Badgers heading into their NCAA Tournament opener against High Point. KBN Nation joins the conversation when Joe in Minnesota asks Ben about losing as a 5 seed during his career and how that experience helped Wisconsin reach the Final Four the following season. Wheel of Strouf features talk about the Packers next backup quarterback and the possibility of Vegas and Seattle being added as NBA cities. The show wraps with Bryan Bulaga joining on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to break down the Packers offensive line and the biggest question marks after a week of Free Agency.
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    44 m
  • Badgers vs High Point Breakdown + Ben Brust’s Final Four Picks | March Mode, Ep. 6
    Mar 16 2026
    March Mode is back as Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ NCAA Tournament draw and break down Wisconsin’s path in the bracket. The Badgers are a 5 seed in the West Region and will face 12 seed High Point in the first round in Portland. Is the early tip actually a problem? Is High Point being overhyped as a 12-over-5 upset pick? And how should Wisconsin fans feel about a potential second-round showdown with Arkansas? Plus: • Wisconsin vs High Point matchup reaction • Why Ben likes the “underdog” energy around Wisconsin • Big Ten Tournament and Big Ten Sweet 16 predictions • Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA, Duke and Houston thoughts • Ben Brust’s Final Four picks • Alex Strouf’s Final Four picks Drop your bracket thoughts in the comments and let us know: how far are the Badgers going? ⏱ Chapters 0:00 March Mode begins 0:22 Wisconsin vs High Point game time reaction 0:43 Is the early Portland tip actually a problem? 4:10 Accepting the draw and moving forward 4:58 Why High Point became America’s 12-over-5 pick 7:32 Why Ben likes Wisconsin in the underdog role 10:32 Potential Round of 32 showdown with Arkansas 13:37 Favorite NCAA Tournament tip time as a fan 14:51 Big Ten teams in the bracket 17:09 Why Ben does not believe in Michigan State 19:29 UCLA sleeper thoughts 20:21 Penn vs Illinois and Houston discussion 22:07 How many Big Ten teams reach the Sweet 16? 24:17 Ben Brust’s Final Four 25:17 Alex Strouf’s Final Four 27:04 High Point preview tease
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    28 m
  • Wisconsin 5 Seed Reaction + High Point Matchup Breakdown | March Mode, Ep. 5
    Mar 16 2026
    The bracket is out. Alex Strouf hosts March Mode LIVE with Wisconsin Final Four legend Ben Brust and producer Riley Jauch reacting to the Wisconsin Badgers being named a #5 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin will face #12 High Point in the first round as the Badgers look to reach the second weekend for the first time since 2017. We break down: • Wisconsin vs High Point matchup • The Badgers’ path in the West Region • Potential second round opponents • Biggest threats in the region • National title contenders • Full bracket reaction
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    57 m