Episode 77: Brewers at the break, Bucks in the summer and a state baseball tournament preview
Steven L. Tietz stops by to chat about the forthcoming WIAA summer baseball state tournament, including teams to watch and the state of defending state champ Menomonee Falls. JP and JR talk about summer free agency in the NBA, specifically how it impacts the Milwaukee Bucks, and can we be at least a little disappointed with the Brewers at the All-Star break? Each week, Lake Country/Now sports d...
43m Jul 11, 2016
43m
Episode 76: Olympic Trials talk with competing athletes Erik Sowinski and Garrett Huyler
JR catches up with Waukesha West alumnus Erik Sowinski, fresh off his fifth-place finish in the 800 meters at the United States Olympic Trials, a race that left him just short of a berth on the team and one that came with some controversy. JR also visits with Oak Creek's Garrett Huyler, who competes in the high jump, beginning Friday. Also, the Bucks dip their toe into NBA free agency.
37m Jul 06, 2016
37m
Episode 75: The Wisconsin golf scene looks ahead to the 2017 U.S. Open
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel sports columnist and golf writer Gary D'Amato stops by to chat about the next U.S. Open, to be hosted at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin. He also talks a little Bucks draft, and JP and JR focus on the selection of Thon Maker and the landing spots for former Wisconsin prep products Henry Ellenson and Diamond Stone. Plus, JP reports back from the inaugural PGA...
54m Jun 28, 2016
54m
Episode74: Could WIAA find a way to integrate state rankings into postseason draw?
The MLB Draft had a distinct Wisconsin flavor this year, and JP and JR dive in with state baseball right around the corner. Also, given the number of talent-loaded sectionals in some sports, could the WIAA find a model that spreads the best teams around a little more evenly? Plus, new Greenfield boys basketball coach Kyle Johnsen stops by to talk about his new gig and his playing days just down...
44m Jun 14, 2016
44m
Episode 73: Steve Showalter switching from CMH to Menomonee Falls?
JP and JR take a look at the big news that former Germantown empire-builder Steve Showalter is leaving Catholic Memorial after a month to take the boys basketball job at Menomonee Falls. They also discuss several Brewers topics, including the legacy of Khris Davis, the All-Star candidacy of Chris Carter, the success of Ryan Braun and the curiosity of recent no-hit bids. Plus: plenty of WIAA pos...
46m Jun 08, 2016
46m
Episode 72: 2016 state track preview, and could Henry Ellenson land with the Bucks?
39m May 31, 2016
39m
Episode 71: Will Nigel Hayes stay or go and a look at WIAA spring postseason
JP begrudgingly talks about the decision facing Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes with the May 25 deadline looming for his NBA Draft declaration, the guys talk about Cubs-hate in the Milwaukee market and look at a number of WIAA spring sports storylines. JP sits down with top girls soccer players Dani Rhodes of Waukesha West and Emily Cervantes of Catholic Memorial. Each week, Lake Country/Now spor...
44m May 23, 2016
44m
Episode 70: Five-time Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year Dennis Krause
46m May 16, 2016
46m
Episode 69: Checking in with a powerhouse baseball team at Arrowhead
52m May 09, 2016
52m
Episode 68: Schobert and Watt headed to the NFL, plus a social media misfire at the NFL Draft
JP and JR take a look at two local products headed to the NFL, Joe Schobert of Waukesha West and Derek Watt of Pewaukee, who were both taken in the 2016 NFL Draft. They also chat about the insane first day of the draft, featuring some eye-raising social media situations surrounding top lineman Laremy Tunsil (17:45). Speaking of social media, Brewers director of new media Caitlin Moyer stops by ...
53m May 02, 2016
53m
Episode 67: Chatting with Rob Reischel about Ted Thompson and the Packers draft
JR and JP dive into a crazy situation at Marquette surrounding the departure of Wally Ellenson from the basketball team and discuss the twice-rejected "success-based factor" plan in the WIAA (12:45). Packers Plus beat writer Rob Reischel chats with JR about the pros and cons of Packers general manager Ted Thompson and what to expect in Thursday's draft (26:15), and Mukwonago alumnus Nate Tangua...
1hr 9m Apr 22, 2016
1hr 9m
Episode 66: Assessing realignment in southeastern Wisconsin, plus girls hoops with Norbert Durst and dumb sports rules
59m Apr 20, 2016
59m
Episode 65: What does Week 1 of the 2016 season tell us about the Brewers, and a new hire at UW-Milwaukee
1hr 3m Apr 12, 2016
1hr 3m
Episode 64: Chatting with Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy
Baseball season is upon us, and Brewers.com beat reporter Adam McCalvy is heading into his 16th season covering the team. He chats with JR about the changing landscape of the profession, gives his impressions about the plight of the franchise and describes a hilarious misunderstanding involving a former Brewers relief pitcher at the expression "de facto."
35m Apr 06, 2016
35m
Episode 63: What comes next for the Badgers, Packers, Brewers and area boys basketball?
46m Mar 30, 2016
46m
Episode 62: How in the world are the Badgers still alive in the NCAA Tournament?
35m Mar 23, 2016
35m
Episode 61: Can UWGB pull the upset in the Big Dance, and should UWM have elected to keep playing?
33m Mar 16, 2016
33m
Episode 60: A crazy run to the Dance for UWGB, plus girls state and boys sectionals
39m Mar 09, 2016
39m
Episode 59: Who has what it takes in the WIAA basketball postseason?
45m Mar 03, 2016
45m
Episode 58: A roundtable preview of girls basketball, wrestling
27m Feb 23, 2016
27m
Episode 57: What do you make of the WIAA open-meetings legislation?
39m Feb 19, 2016
39m
Episode 56: Was Jonathan Lucroy speaking the truth or speaking too much?
28m Jan 20, 2016
28m
Episode 55: Did the WIAA err (ball) in emphasizing new sportsmanship guidelines?
JP and JR look at the sudden national story surrounding an email sent by the WIAA clarifying sportsmanship stipualtions and the suspension of a Fox Valley-area athlete for tweeting a profane response. Are the rules too overbearing or is there more to the story? And do the Packers have a chance against Arizona in the playoffs?
34m Jan 12, 2016
34m
Episode 54: Wisconsin sports -- everything is awful
31m Jan 06, 2016
31m
Episode 53: Were you surprised Greg Malling left Arrowhead?
31m Dec 18, 2015
31m
Episode 52: What did JP see standing 18 feet from the Hail Mary?
JP Cadorin talks about his own first-hand recollections from the Hail Mary play that gave the Packers one of the most thrilling wins in recent memory, and the guys talk about the Brewers Adam Lind trade, the up-and-down Bucks and some early impressions from the prep basketball season.
27m Dec 09, 2015
27m
Episode 51: Wouldn't it be OK to see the state-football games played somewhere other than Madison?
38m Nov 30, 2015
38m
Episode 50: What's the one recent sports question that bugs JP more than anything else?
33m Nov 04, 2015
33m
Episode 49: Is it a big deal if students at Wisconsin Badgers football games show up late?
JP and JR disagree about whether or not college students at the University of Wisconsin should be taken to task for their tardiness at home football games, and the guys spend a ton of time talking about the first round of the WIAA football playoffs and what's ahead for Level 2.
39m Oct 28, 2015
39m
Episode 48: What did you think of the WIAA football brackets?
37m Oct 19, 2015
37m
Episode 47: Is Aaron Rodgers really the best QB in football?
35m Sep 30, 2015
35m
Episode 46: What are the early impressions of the new Brewers general manager?
30m Sep 22, 2015
30m
Episode 45: Are you ready to RISE AND FIRE with Gus Johnson?
35m Sep 16, 2015
35m
Episode 44: Just how much of a chance do the Wisconsin Badgers have?
25m Sep 02, 2015
25m
Episode 43: What stood out during the first week of high-school football?
24m Aug 24, 2015
24m
Five-Minute Drill: Homestead vs. Arrowhead
5m Aug 21, 2015
5m
Episode 42: Homestead vs. Arrowhead ... who you got? (and a full-fledged football preview)
30m Aug 17, 2015
30m
Episode 41: A dumb-sports-fan's guide to the Bucks arena financing situation
33m Jul 21, 2015
33m
Episode 40: Could concussion prevention seriously threaten sport of football?
22m Jul 08, 2015
22m
Episode 39: Halves instead of quarters in WIAA basketball?
36m Jun 26, 2015
36m
Episode 38: A crazy day for Arrowhead athletics
36m Jun 10, 2015
36m
Episode 37: Time to push panic button on Bucks arena plan?
41m Jun 04, 2015
41m
Episode 36: Realignment on immediate horizon for Milwaukee-area conferences?
34m May 12, 2015
34m
Episode 35: How excited are you for the NFL Draft?
33m Apr 29, 2015
33m
Episode 34: How will home court disadvantage hurt Bucks in playoffs?
36m Apr 17, 2015
36m
Episode 33: How in the world are the Badgers headed to a second Final Four
28m Mar 31, 2015
28m
Epsiode 32: Is Diamond Stone the greatest ever?
The guys look back at state-tournament weekend for boys basketball and examine state titles for Dominican, Brown Deer and Young Coggs Prep, plus another great run for Germantown. And how sweet will the round of 16 be for the Wisconsin Badgers?
30m Mar 23, 2015
30m
Episode 31: Dance, Dance Revolution
36m Mar 18, 2015
36m
Epsiode 30: Upsets reign in boys hoops playoffs
34m Mar 09, 2015
34m
Episode 29: The new lockers cost how much?
29m Feb 25, 2015
29m