Episodes

  • OVERTIME: Reflections on America 250

    OVERTIME: Reflections on America 250
    Jul 3 2026
    Point Taken contributors Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki joined Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi for a special hour reflecting on America's 250th as the nation celebrates over the July 4th Independence Day weekend. Covering 250 years of our nation's tumultuous political history, with a nod to our nation's founders and our first President George Washington, they explore where we've been, challenges to our democracy in the struggles over slavery, fighting world wars, and even immigration policy, and share their own thoughts on our country's future.
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    38 mins
  • OVERTIME: John Cena Proves Even Macho Men Can Be Vulnerable

    OVERTIME: John Cena Proves Even Macho Men Can Be Vulnerable
    Jul 2 2026
    Pete Davidson's emotional conversation with John Cena about his Make-A-Wish work sparked a much bigger discussion than either Steve or Kristin expected. They talk about masculinity, vulnerability, fatherhood, and why some of the most meaningful conversations can happen in the most unexpected places. Kristin challenges Steve on how men communicate with one another, while Steve reflects on how raising two daughters has shaped his emotional perspective. It's one of the more personal episodes of Overtime yet.
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    20 mins
  • OVERTIME: What will America's next 250 years look like?

    OVERTIME: What will America's next 250 years look like?
    Jun 25 2026
    As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Steve and Kristin take a step back and ask a big question: where is the country headed? Steve reflects on experiencing the bicentennial in 1976 and how dramatically America has changed in the 50 years since. Kristin explores the generational divide around patriotism and whether younger Americans connect with the country differently than previous generations. They also tackle listener questions about Summerfest, ancestry, marriage, and more in another edition of Ask Us Anything. A thoughtful, optimistic, and occasionally existential episode of Overtime.
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    22 mins
  • Overtime: Steve and Kristin take the Colbert Questionert

    Overtime: Steve and Kristin take the Colbert Questionert
    Jun 18 2026
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert may have ended, but Steve and Kristin decided to spend this week's episode of Overtime taking his famous Colbert Questionert (yes it's spelled that way); 15 questions he would ask celebrity guests on his show. How will they answer? Listen and find out!
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    21 mins
  • OVERTIME: Do Conservatives Make Better Parents?

    OVERTIME: Do Conservatives Make Better Parents?
    May 7 2026
    Do political beliefs influence parenting — or is it all about style? Steve and Kristin react to a study suggesting conservatives may raise “better” kids, and dig into what actually matters when it comes to parenting: discipline, expectations, and consistency. Plus, a fresh round of Ask Us Anything — from politics to pop culture to Milwaukee food.
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    20 mins
  • OVERTIME: The Streaming Rigamarole of Sports

    OVERTIME: The Streaming Rigamarole of Sports
    Apr 15 2026
    The NFL is under investigation — but not for what happens on the field. Steve and Kristin break down the DOJ probe into the league’s broadcast rights and the growing frustration of fans trying to keep up with games across multiple streaming platforms. Is this just the future of sports media, or are consumers getting squeezed? Plus, where they actually agree: watching your hometown team shouldn’t be this hard.
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    14 mins
  • OVERTIME: Make Politicians Sexy Again (Or At Least…Cool?)

    OVERTIME: Make Politicians Sexy Again (Or At Least…Cool?)
    Apr 8 2026
    Steve and Kristin dive into a surprisingly real question: does how politicians look actually matter? Inspired by a USA Today article pushing for “hotter” candidates, they debate whether appearance, charisma, and “cool factor” play a role in winning elections — or if it’s all superficial compared to policy. It’s part political analysis, part pop culture, and fully Overtime.
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    14 mins
  • Over Time: "Looksmaxing" AKA Taking a Hammer to the Face

    Over Time: "Looksmaxing" AKA Taking a Hammer to the Face
    Apr 3 2026
    Steve and Kristin take some Over Time on this bonus, unfiltered podcast. What is "Looksmaxing" and why are so many young men hitting themselves in the face with hammers? The conversation takes a deep dive into this movement and what it says about gender, beauty standards and self-confidence.
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    13 mins