The Homer Hour

Homer and Gary Ellerson open the hour debating Jordan Love’s standing after the Packers’ late-season struggles, with Homer arguing Love still has to prove more while Gary pushes back on how much blame belongs to the quarterback. The guys compare Love to Caleb Williams, argue over whether being a seven seed really matters in today’s NFL, and debate Matt LaFleur versus Ben Johnson. Gary also weighs...

Homer and Bryan Bulaga open the hour reacting to the U.S. men’s soccer team’s ugly 4-1 loss to Belgium, with Bulaga calling the performance gutless and saying Belgium looked like adults playing against a youth team. Bulaga breaks down the goalie mistake, the easy early goal, and why the “golden generation” talk around U.S. soccer feels overhyped after another blowout against a real opponent. Jason...

Kyle Wallace fills in for Homer and opens the hour with a wedding self-care confession after getting his nails done a little too glossy for the big day. He then plays Giannis Antetokounmpo’s farewell message and pushes back hard on Homer’s criticism, arguing Giannis has every right to call Milwaukee his city, his team and his family. Jason Wilde joins to discuss Matt LaFleur, why Packers fans shou...

Homer opens the hour by comparing Jacob Misiorowski to Dwyane Wade, saying even when The Miz is “bad” by his standards, he is still good after striking out 11 in another Brewers win. He then reacts to the U.S. men’s soccer team getting blown out by Belgium, arguing the World Cup is basically over now that Team USA is out again before the Elite Eight. Jason Wilde joins to discuss Matt LaFleur, whet...

Homer & Bryan Bulaga break down an insane Mexico/England game and preview USA vs. Belgium. Homer can not STOMACH Giannis calling Milwaukee "his city, his team, his family". Do players like to be labeled, "forever a ____?" Bryan gives the honest answer.

Homer and Bryan Bulaga turn the Homer Hour into a full soccer breakdown after the U.S. advances to face Belgium with a chance to reach the Elite Eight for just the second time since 1930. Bulaga explains why the U.S. looks more fluid under its current coach, how Belgium’s aging roster could be vulnerable, and why losing Balogun to a red card is still a real concern. The guys also check in on Jacob...

Homer opens a busy Homer Hour with Rain Man trivia centered on Jacob Misiorowski, World Cup history and the U.S. matchup with Bosnia-Herzegovina. He debates whether fans should want one win more: Team USA advancing tonight or “The Miz” and the Brewers winning tomorrow. Jason Wilde joins and pushes back on Homer’s Miz-over-soccer stance before the conversation shifts to the Packers, where Micah Par...

Homer opens the hour fully consumed by Jacob Misiorowski mania, asking how Brewers fans, bars and restaurants should change their behavior whenever “The Miz” pitches. He brainstorms Miz-themed specials, debates whether Misiorowski could throw a no-hitter this season, and wonders why the excitement has not reached his own level yet. Jason Wilde joins to discuss whether Miz has changed his viewing h...

Homer and Brian Bulaga lean all the way into World Cup fever, with Homer marveling at Paraguay pushing Germany and Bulaga explaining why knockout soccer can make even heavy favorites vulnerable. The guys debate flopping, officiating, uniform confusion on broadcasts, and why the expanded tournament has turned previously meaningless games into a wildly successful spectacle. Homer also checks in on w...

With Homer out, Ben Brust fills in alongside Gary Ellerson live from Summerfest for a Miz-heavy Homer Hour. Ben and Gary preview Jacob Misiorowski’s start against the Cubs, debate how freakish his rise has been, and compare his early dominance to Wisconsin legends like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Aaron Rodgers, and Brett Favre. They also revisit the end of the Giannis era, with Gary arguing that Bucks...

Live from Summerfest, Homer and Bryan Bulaga dive deep into soccer, with Homer arguing that the expanded World Cup format has turned the opening stage into glorified preseason games. Bulaga pushes back on some of the details while still agreeing that the U.S. making the quarterfinals would be a historic accomplishment, leading to a 10-to-1 wager between the two. Jason Wilde joins to talk Packers o...

Homer reacts to day two of Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer being a Milwaukee Buck, mixing in Rain Man chaos, Miz trivia, and plenty of reflection on what Giannis meant to Milwaukee. He continues to argue that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains the greatest player in Bucks history, while Giannis is the greatest long-term Buck and still someone fans were lucky to watch. Jason Wilde joins to discuss Jim Owc...

Homer reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo officially being traded to the Miami Heat and gives listeners 30 seconds each to say what they need to say about the end of the Giannis era. He argues that Giannis wanted out, pushes back on calling him the greatest Bucks player ever over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and explains why the Bucks had little choice but to make the deal. John Anderson joins to discuss how...

The second hour focuses on what comes next for the Bucks after trading Giannis to Miami. Tony Smith joins Homer and says the move was overdue, arguing that Milwaukee’s championship window had already closed and that Giannis deserved a chance to chase another title elsewhere. Homer revisits Jay Bilas’ draft comments, emphasizing how important picks 10 and 13 could be in a historically deep NBA Draf...

Ben Brust hosts The Homer Hour alongside Bryan Bulaga, opening with the Homer-approved question of whether Jacob Misiorowski is pitching and when Brewers fans might see him next. The conversation shifts quickly to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shams Charania’s report about the Celtics and Heat, and Giannis’ cryptic social media post in a Bucks uniform. Bulaga gives his perspective on superstar exits, pla...

Homer welcomes both Jason Wilde and Jay Bilas for a loaded Thursday edition of the Homer Hour. Jason breaks down the Packers’ concerns over potential changes to NFL revenue sharing, Jordan Love’s development, Tucker Kraft’s growing importance, and the outlook for Green Bay’s offense heading into the season. Jay Bilas joins to discuss why he believes this NBA Draft is one of the deepest in decades,...

Homer opens with Rain Man trivia centered heavily on Jacob Misiorowski, making it clear that Brewers days now fall into two categories: Miz starts and non-Miz starts. He talks with Jason Wilde about whether the Packers can prove last year’s ceiling was real, how injuries affected their late-season slide, and why Javon Bullard could be a key defensive breakout. The conversation shifts to Jordan Lov...

Homer opens the hour obsessed with Knicks executive Leon Rose and his belief that winning with James Dolan as owner is one of the most amazing accomplishments in sports. Jason Wilde joins to discuss the Packers, Josh Jacobs’ unresolved situation, and why Matt LaFleur could face “Thibodeau” comparisons if Green Bay falls short again. Homer also compares Jimmy Haslam’s Bucks ownership concerns to Do...

Homer and Bryan Bulaga open with Brewers excitement around Jacob Misiorowski and whether every day should begin with one question: is “The Miz” pitching? Bulaga compares the challenge of managing a special pitcher’s workload to NFL players wanting to keep rolling during a hot streak, before the conversation turns to the league’s push toward 18 games and why players should fight for more health ins...

Homer gets ready for Jacob Misiorowski’s start against the Phillies by talking pitching with former Brewers pitcher Don August. Don explains what he watches for when The Miz is on the mound, how his command has improved, why getting ahead in counts matters, and what separates power pitchers from crafty veterans like Jeff Suppan. Plus, Homer and Don discuss coaching high school baseball, replacemen...

Homer and Brian Bulaga react to the end of Packers mandatory minicamp and debate how much actually matters during the “season for no reason.” Brian explains why Jagger Burton getting first-team reps on the offensive line is worth watching, while Jason Wilde joins to share what stood out from Green Bay’s offseason work. The guys discuss Zach Tom’s injury outlook, Matthew Golden’s role, Jordan Love’...

Homer opens the hour with another passionate update on Jacob Misiorowski, declaring once again that “The Miz” is a freak and continuing his crusade against the term “four-seam fastball.” Rain Man contestant Chef Ed faces an all-Misiorowski trivia challenge as Homer tests his knowledge of the Brewers phenom’s rapid rise. Jason Wilde joins to break down Packers minicamp, including Tucker Kraft’s con...

Homer opens the hour with a passionate breakdown of Christian Watson’s new Packers contract, arguing that the most important number isn’t the average annual value but the percentage of guaranteed money. He believes Watson’s willingness to accept a deal with relatively little guaranteed money says everything about how both sides view his injury history. The conversation turns into a larger debate a...

Bryan Bulaga joined Kyle Wallace on The Homer Hour to break down Christian Watson’s new Packers contract and why his upside may justify the risk. Bulaga explained how Watson’s chemistry with Jordan Love, speed, and role in Matt LaFleur’s offense could make the deal look like a bargain if he stays healthy. The conversation shifted to Micah Parsons’ recovery timeline and whether Green Bay can surviv...

Homer and Gary Ellerson kick off the hour with the most important question in Wisconsin sports: “Is the Miz pitching tonight?” before diving into Christian Watson’s new Packers contract. Gary argues that fans focus too much on total contract value and not enough on guaranteed money, leading to a spirited breakdown of why Watson’s deal is much closer to Romeo Doubs’ than the NFL’s elite receivers....