The Bill Michaels Show

Bill opens the final hour of the show talking about Rafa Nadal withdrawing from the Wimbledon semifinals and how people should rate Mark Murphy's tenure as Packers president. He then talks college football realignment, what Notre Dame will do, Nascar tracks and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Wisconsin's place in the Big Ten (0:00) -Is Rashan Gary the real deal? (18:12) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show talking about the Brewers loss to the Cubs, whether they're blowing a golden opportunity and what the team needs at the trade deadline, He then talks MLB offensive rankings, a funny story about cooler shopping, college football realignment and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens hour two talking about whether Wisconsin is a quarterback away from competing for national titles and winning the Big Ten. He then talks whether Paul Chryst is the guy, what a successful 2022 would look like, Graham Mertz, the best NFL players in program history and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the third hour talking about Rashan Gary's place among the NFL's best pass rushers, including how thoughts have changed since he was drafted. He then talks the 2022 defense vs. that from 2011, whether Soldier Field needs a roof and the breaking news of Baker Mayfield being traded to Carolina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the final hour of the show talking about Brian Urlacher's comments about Jay Cutler, Brett Favre talking about the broadcast booth and Aaron Rodgers' appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. He then talks Rodgers on McAfee, the Packers rookies, the fact there's a national 'day' for everything and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Bill Peed Himself (0:00) -Woodruff Back?, Chestnut Downs 63 Hot Dogs (12:12) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show reflecting on the July 4th weekend, including Ben's story of waking up in the middle of the night last night and thinking he had slept through the show. Bill then talks about peeing himself over the weekend, the Brewers' walk-off win over the Cubs, the hot dog eating contest, protester power rankings and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the second hour of the program talking about whether Brandon Woodruff is truly back to his dominant self after a great two-start week. He then talks about Joey Chestnut's intro to the hot dog eating contest yesterday, the strength of the NL Central, professional eating and the breaking news that the Big 12 is looking to add several Pac 12 teams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Bill opens the third hour talking to Zach Heilprin about college football realignment, whether it is all good for Wisconsin and much more. Bill then talks about whether this is the best Brewers offense under David Stearns, MLB offensive rankings and college football realignment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the final hour of the program talking about Billy Horschel's scalding criticism of some of the players that have jumped to the LIV golf tour. He then talks Big Ten expansion, college football realignment, whether the Big Ten or SEC will reign supreme, realignment issues, whether a Big Ten team could join the SEC, NBA title odds and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

-Mike Clemens' Hose (0:00) -Jim Owczarski (14:36) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show talking about the Bucks re-signing Bobby Portis, the Brewers losing to Pittsburgh, the Big Ten getting USC and UCLA and Mike Clemens' great garden hose video. He then talks Bobby Bonilla day, Brewers' pitcher injuries, more on Clemens' hose, Notre Dame and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the second hour of the program talking to the Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski about the Bucks recent free agent moves, the NBA offseason and what the team could look like when the season starts. Bill then talks what college football realignment means for Wisconsin, what it could mean for Notre Dame, what could be next and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the third hour of the program talking about Packers special teams and how different the unit will be under Rich Bisaccia compared to the previous 15 years. He then talks PFF's thoughts on free agent wide receivers, the Packers' trip to London, Wisconsin football recruiting, CFB realignment, Road America and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the final hour of the show talking about the recent NBA free agent and trade moves, including the Bucks signing Bobby Portis and Joe Ingles. He then talks NIL in college, college football expansion, Road America, the Pac 12's response to losing key members, CFB realignment and Mike Clemens' garden hose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Yelich's contract a disaster? (0:00) -USC and UCLA joining Big Ten (14:35) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show talking about the Brewers two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays, Bobby Portis opting out of his contract and the Brewers' upcoming 10 games. He then talks about Yelich's bunt against Tampa, Craig Counsell's postgame comments, more on Bobby Portis and NFL ownership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the second hour of the program asking whether Christian Yelich is closer to playing like his contract is a disaster, or closer to getting back to MVP form. He then continues to talk Yelich's contract before discussing old music top 40 lists and Yelich's on-field performance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the third hour of the show talking about Christian Yelich's performance and how it compares to other players on similar deals. He then continues to talk Yelich before talking the breaking news of the day that USC and UCLA are set to join the Big Ten See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the final hour of the show reacting to the crazy breaking news of the day that USC and UCLA are set to join the Big Ten. He and Ben react to that news and also talk whether college football is going in the right direction, the Bucks offseason and Kevin Durant asking for a trade out of New York See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Brewers Win, Woodruff Back (0:00) -Tyler Dunne Joins (15:40) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show talking about the Brewers big win over the Tampa Bay Rays from last night, including clutch offense and Brandon Woodruff's dominating return. He then talks Rob Manfred wanting to 'save' baseball, the MLB vs. the NFL and Craig Counsell's comments after yesterday's game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the second hour of the show talking about Andrew McCutchen's hot streak and MLB's rules and unwritten rules. He then talks about how the MLB should change, Brewers vs. Rays and Brooks Koepka lying during his introductory press conference at the LIV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third hour of the program starts with an appearance from GoLongTD.com's Tyler Dunne who talks about his latest piece on Sammy Watkins. Bill goes on to talk about a recent controversial story about Minnesota HC PJ Fleck, the Yankees' gum game from last night and the craziness of Tropicana Field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.