Episodes

  • Hour 1: Miz Day, USA Debate and Replay Rants

    Hour 1: Miz Day, USA Debate and Replay Rants
    Jul 2 2026
    With Kyle Wallace out, Ben Brust is joined by Homer live from Summerfest as Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound for the Brewers. Homer defends choosing a Miz win over a U.S. soccer win, while Ben pushes back that a World Cup knockout victory matters more than one of 162 baseball games. The guys brainstorm Miz-themed bar promotions, including strikeout punch cards, “Miz Day” specials and prizes tied to 105-mile-per-hour fastballs. Jason Wilde joins to discuss the U.S. soccer win, the controversial red card and whether replay has helped or hurt officiating across sports. The hour wraps with Over/Under, as Ben and Homer try to guess the top hot dog-consuming cities in America.
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    47 mins
  • Hour 2: Packers Wins, Weapons and AD Questions

    Hour 2: Packers Wins, Weapons and AD Questions
    Jul 1 2026
    Live from the Pottawatomie Casino Hotel Sportsbook, Ben Brust and Gabe Neitzel keep the Brewers-vs-USA soccer debate rolling before shifting into a State of the Packers follow-up. Gabe explains why he would rather take the Packers over 10.5 wins at plus money than lay juice on over 9.5, while Ben worries about Micah Parsons’ ACL recovery and how quickly he can realistically impact the season. The guys rank Green Bay’s top pass-catching options, with Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden all part of a more clearly defined offense. They also react to Rob Demovsky comparing Jordan Love and Caleb Williams, debate whether the Bears or Vikings are the bigger NFC North threat, and discuss what new Wisconsin athletic director Sean Eichorst means for Luke Fickell and Badgers football. The hour closes with Gabe calling out Ben and Jesse Nelson for fumbling the Packers on PFF’s all-20-year team, especially letting Mason Crosby get discussed before Charles Woodson.
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    39 mins
  • Hour 2: LaFleur Blame, Miz Innings and Scams

    Hour 2: LaFleur Blame, Miz Innings and Scams
    Jul 2 2026
    Hour 2 starts with Ben playing Mark Tauscher’s defense of Matt LaFleur after the Packers’ playoff collapse against the Bears, leading Homer to argue that finishing games ultimately falls on the head coach. The guys debate whether LaFleur’s extension makes sense, why winning the NFC North matters, and what would actually count as postseason progress for Green Bay. They then shift back to the Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski’s innings workload and whether pitching in the All-Star Game would help baseball more than it would help Milwaukee. Homer also reveals he got scammed while trying to cancel a flight with Turkish Airlines, sparking a very personal lesson in customer service fraud. The hour closes with Ben trying to take over the case and get Homer at least a flight credit.
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    37 mins
  • Hour 3: Skubal Dreams and USA Soccer Fear

    Hour 3: Skubal Dreams and USA Soccer Fear
    Jul 1 2026
    The 414 Hour opens with Ben and Gabe reliving Jesse Nelson’s failed attempt at Kyle Wallace’s signature intro before getting back into Brewers trade-deadline dreams. They debate whether the Brewers should consider a major swing for Tarik Skubal, how deep Milwaukee’s prospect pool is, and why even a painful move like dealing Sal Frelick could be discussed if the return is big enough. Ben and Gabe also compare the Brewers’ potential all-in move to the Packers trading for Micah Parsons, while stressing that Milwaukee’s current roster and farm system create rare flexibility. The hour then shifts to the U.S. soccer match against Bosnia, with Ben explaining why he is nervous that a loss would send everyone back to dismissing U.S. soccer as the same old story. Later, Catastrophic with C-Katt leads to a debate about drinking someone else’s water bottle, Rory McIlroy wearing his green jacket to Wimbledon, and whether championship jackets should exist beyond golf.
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    42 mins
  • Hour 3: T-Plush Talks Miz and Bulaga Talks USA

    Hour 3: T-Plush Talks Miz and Bulaga Talks USA
    Jul 2 2026
    The 414 Hour opens after a rare Brewers loss on a Jacob Misiorowski start, with Ben and Homer debating why the U.S. soccer team celebrates wins with “Take Me Home, Country Roads” instead of “Sweet Caroline” or a more obvious American anthem. Brewers legend Nyjer Morgan joins the Yeingling Legends Line and insists he would find a way to get hits off The Miz, even as Ben and Homer use stats and AI to challenge him. T-Plush also breaks down what the Brewers need at the trade deadline, why he still wants another bat, and why the bottom of the lineup matters so much in October. Later, Bryan Bulaga joins for a Discount Liquor soccer update and explains why the red card against the U.S. was wrong, how the Americans match up with Belgium, and why beating England would be especially satisfying. Homer also revisits his 10-to-1 bet with Bulaga on the U.S. reaching the quarterfinals.
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    43 mins
  • Hour 2: Keyshawn Nixon, Jordan Love & Cubs Pain

    Hour 2: Keyshawn Nixon, Jordan Love & Cubs Pain
    Jun 29 2026
    Ben and Gabe continue the Keyshawn Nixon conversation, debating whether Packers fans underappreciate his path from undrafted free agent to return star, slot corner and eventual outside starter. Jason Wilde joins and quickly makes it clear he is tired of fighting the same Nixon arguments, but still offers thoughts on Green Bay’s cornerback and offensive line questions entering training camp. Wilde also discusses Jordan Love’s focus on footwork, movement in the pocket and how Luke Getsy can help him continue developing. The hour shifts back to Brewers-Cubs, including Jeff Levering’s memorable radio call dunking on Craig Counsell and whether the Cubs rivalry still makes American Family Field feel too friendly to visiting fans. Ben and Gabe also revisit the pain of the Brewers’ 2024 Wild Card loss and whether fans ever really feel losses more than the players themselves.
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    36 mins
  • Hour 1: Wisconsin’s New AD and Knueppel Scoop Miss

    Hour 1: Wisconsin’s New AD and Knueppel Scoop Miss
    Jun 30 2026
    With Kyle Wallace out, Ben Brust is joined by Jesse Nelson for a show that starts with the two roasting each other while introducing Jesse to new producer C-Katt. The guys react to Wisconsin reportedly hiring Sean Eichorst as athletic director, debating whether his Texas experience matters more than his past at Nebraska and how much the job ultimately comes down to fixing football. Mark Tauscher joins to explain why football revenue has to drive the department and how Wisconsin needs to develop talent more like the Brewers than simply try to outspend everyone. Ben also shares his missed chance to break Kager Knueppel’s Duke commitment after playing against him in men’s league. The hour closes by setting up another edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, with Ben worried that the Knueppel family may already view him as a doofus.
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    48 mins
  • Hour 3: Jesse’s 414, Beasley Bets & Bulaga

    Hour 3: Jesse’s 414, Beasley Bets & Bulaga
    Jun 29 2026
    The 414 Hour opens with Ben trying to survive without Kyle’s signature intro, leading to a hilarious comparison between Kyle Wallace’s original delivery and Jesse Nelson’s very different attempt. Ben and Gabe then react to Malik Beasley’s gambling indictment, the details of prop-bet allegations and why legalized sportsbooks have become so quick to flag suspicious betting activity. Catastrophic with C-Katt brings the show into arena football chaos, the studio’s broken air conditioning and questionable heat-survival strategies from childhood. Brian Bulaga joins for a Discount Liquor soccer update, where the guys preview the U.S. knockout match against Bosnia and revisit Homer’s 10-to-1 bet with Bulaga. The hour closes with Bulaga weighing in on Keisean Nixon’s value and why he believes Nixon deserves more than his current salary.
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    44 mins