John and Gordy

The John and Gordy Show

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Midwest broadcast veterans John and Gordy are back on the Madison airwaves with a uniquely fun and topical mix of political news, culture, music, entertainment and more. Grab a cup of coffee and start your day with John and Gordy! Broadcasts live 6 - 8am weekdays in Madison. Listen Live: 6:00 am - 8:00 am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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John and Gordy

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News

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Feb 2, 2026

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Episodes

Superman and The State Street Revival (Hour 1) 16.07.2025

John and Gordy kick off with a light-hearted dive into Superman's latest flick, complete with crypto canine antics and moviegoing mishaps. They shift gears to dissect the Supreme Court's baffling decision allowing presidential overreach, leaving Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the lone dissenting voice. The duo discusses the absurdity of a federal judge nominee dodging questions on a hypothetical...

Antifa and The Maxwell Street Days (Hour 2) 15.07.2025

John and Gordy tackle the buzz around Supreme Court's nod to Trump's Education Department layoffs, sparking debates on judicial power and Congress's role. They highlight Maxwell Street Days, a sidewalk sale extravaganza on State Street, promising deals, food, and music. Amidst laughs about coffee prices and personal stories, they dive into ICE's controversial actions and the Antifa narrative, ques...

Sporks (Hour 1) 15.07.2025

Join John and Gordy as they wade through today’s news avalanche. From the fiery dewpoint to a deep dive into the new Superman movie, they dissect DC's cinematic rebirth under James Gunn. The duo also gets playful with 'Would You Rather', pondering shrimp-flavored toothpaste and utensils dilemmas. On a serious note, they tackle the controversial blocking of the Epstein file releases and the grim hu...

Cereal and Midwest Phrases (Hour 2) 14.07.2025

John celebrates his birthday with Gordy, discussing his excitement over a new electric vehicle that feels like stepping into the Jetsons' future. The duo banters about the elusive release of Jeffrey Epstein's client list, touching on FEMA's competence. Charlie Berens humorously translates Midwest dialects in which the guys agree. The show features lighthearted exchanges about cereal preferences ac...

The Birthday Boy (Hour 1) 14.07.2025

John's birthday kicks off with technical bliss as Todd Allbaugh's absence brings studio order. Gordy surprises John with a fun birthday song, while the duo debates 'Would You Rather' scenarios. They tackle Madison's traffic, lament local fair cancellations due to rain, and explore the Wisconsin Ice Cream Trail with Pam Jahnke! A deep dive into idiocracy unfolds with Marjorie Taylor Greene's realiz...

Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Jul 12 12.07.2025

We kick off this best of with a new and refreshed segment of 'Would You Rather'! John can't get enough of this new EV car he test drove at the dealership and stated that he feels like he is in a Jetsons episode. Producer Dom also started getting into his afternoon adventures where he is going to go line dancing in downtown Madison! The guys then talked with Pam Jahnke, Farm Director at Mid-West Fa...

Atwood Fest Hype (Hour 2) 11.07.2025

In today's whirlwind episode, John and Gordy tackled a mix of election chaos and weather woes. Savannah Tomei-Olsen dissected a scathing report on Madison's election mishaps, revealing law violations and a clerk's resignation. Meanwhile, Richard Spinrad critiqued staffing cuts impacting Texas emergency responses amid severe flooding, sparking debate on political priorities. On a lighter note, Madi...

Ice Cream Trail (Hour 1) 11.07.2025

John and Gordy navigate a morning of misadventures, from misplaced headphones to the peculiarities of producer Dom's standing desk. They reminisce about the cumbersome Farfisa organ days and debate whether State Street still beats every other street in Madison. A spirited 'Would You Rather' session has them choosing between chauffeurs and chefs, zoos and theme parks, and boats and submarines. Pam...

Amazon Prime Day (Hour 2) 10.07.2025

John and Gordy dive into the Supreme Court's shadow docket decisions that have raised eyebrows, essentially green-lighting executive overreach, as discussed with legal expert Jim Santelle. Meanwhile, John shares a comedic saga of misdelivered Amazon packages, revealing the downfalls of modern delivery. The duo also explores the peculiarities of the ancient Egyptian calendar and the chaos of Amazon...

AI in Education (Hour 1) 10.07.2025

John and Gordy reminisce about their media days, discussing their cable access show, 'The Neutral Zone,' which featured local legends and The Onion News. They banter about weather, outdated theme songs, and their theme song's mysterious origins (can you believe Gordy was the creator). The hosts dive into political satire, poking fun at political figures like Trump and Sean Duffy, while discussing...

Tumbling Tales of Tanzanian (Hour 2) 09.07.2025

John and Gordy dive into the morning with lively discussions on various topics, including Mike McCabe's Tanzanian escapades. McCabe shares enthralling tales from his adventure, highlighting a hair-raising fall down a mountain crater, stressing how badly he could've gotten hurt. The show also touches on political controversies, like Jeffrey Epstein's elusive client list and the prospects of disillu...

Mosquitoes and Mysteries (Hour 1) 09.07.2025

John and Gordy kick off with a lighthearted debate over the weather, mosquitoes on the attack, and a playful 'Would You Rather' segment bargaining 100k. They then shift to a serious discussion about a controversial Supreme Court decision, which grants unprecedented powers to the President, sparking fears of dismantling federal departments. A Canadian doctor dispels myths about healthcare, taking a...

Tiny TVs (Hour 2) 08.07.2025

The beginning of this segment got off to a strong start with talk about tiny TV's that can fit into your pocket. John and Gordy then get into talk about the MAGAs and how they oppose debt, yet are happy with the outcome of the election. Trump starts getting discussed as he stated people hate the Big Beautiful Bill because they hate him. The tragic flooding in Texas is also at the head of the conve...

Alarming Medicaid Cuts (Hour 1) 08.07.2025

In this first hour of the John and Gordy Show, Dom the producer gave some hilarious 'Would You Rather' prompts to the guys! They then dive deep into the wonderful world of politics as Marjorie Taylor Greene offers up her new her semiautomatic battlefield rifle as a 4th of July giveaway in a bizarre fashion. They go down the rabbit hole of Medicaid cuts as well as tariff derangements Trump is using...

Birthdays, and the Biden Setup (Hour 2) 07.07.2025

Today's episode kicks off with birthday celebrations for Gordy and Ringo Starr, complete with playful banter and musical tributes. The hosts dive into serious discussions on the Texas flash floods, highlighting failures in meteorological predictions and Trump's bizarre claim of a 'Biden setup.' The episode explains Republican responses, particularly Greg Abbott's reliance on prayer. Elon Musk's pr...

The Mosquitoes are Here (Hour 1) 07.07.2025

In a lively episode, John and Gordy celebrate Gordy's birthday with tales of mosquito battles at home and nostalgia for childhood seating arrangements. Amidst the banter, they critique the Wisconsin budget's impact on agriculture, noting hidden funds and federal cuts. John and Gordy mock misconceptions about healthy men lounging on grandma's couch while diving into global trade deals with Vietnam...

Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Jul 5 05.07.2025

To begin The Best of John and Gordy Show, the guys speak about the Morgan Wallen concert and how it was so massive this past weekend. All the roads were blocked all throughout Madison. Gordy mentions how he went to Stable Rock Winery over the weekend that had perfect the greatest potato salad he's ever had. We then get into the wonderful interview with Brian Belefant, author of The Sultan of Garba...

The Return of Sam (Hour 2) 03.07.2025

Big Stories to begin our second hour today! We hear from Rebecca Bradley about how much she hates Susan Crawford. They turn their stories to public health care as they mention COVID in the big 2025. Later in the hour, they meet with Jim Santelle from Amicus: A Law Review! The guys mention Derrick Van Orden and how even he admits the big, ugly bill will end up hurting Wisconsin. In the last segment...

The Ultimate Project Plan for 2025 (Hour 1) 03.07.2025

John and Gordy start off the show right with the usual "Would You Rather" segment . We then take a deep dive into the wonderful world of Tim Slekar, host of BustED Pencils! He talks to the guys about the pressure students feel about preparing for life after graduation. John adds talk about a commercial-scale sawmill in Antigo where woodcutting is at the forefront. They also mention the a web wisdo...

Warthog River (Hour 2) 02.07.2025

John and Gordy start off with listening to Tony Evers and Republicans agreeing on a state budget! The guys get to talking with guest Mike McCabe, political reform activist in Wisconsin, about his beautiful trip in Tanzania. He describes all the different struggles, beauties, and overall life in Tanzania. From talking about Warthog River, River of Mosquitoes, Cloud Forest, and all of the mind blowi...

What’s the Walmart Coin? (Hour 1) 02.07.2025

In this hour of John and Gordy in the Morning, they begin with the wonderful game of "Would You Rather". We then get to ideocracy where John and Gordy get into the exuberating news about Pat Paulson as well as the new "Walmart coin". Melanie Stansbury gets mentioned by John because she started triggering Marjorie Taylor Greene into a gavel-banging meltdown at a House hearing. Friendly banter ensue...

Medication Booths and Tankinis (Hour 2) 01.07.2025

The guys came out with a bang in hour two as they dive into the deep mega bill story Trump plans to enact in late July. With Brittney Merlot gone, weather was at a standstill but tankini summer wasn't. All three guys in the studio were confused on what a tankini bikini was and why it was used! They guys talk with Lis Johnston from the Serenity Pet Spa explaining how important it is to take care of...

The Sultan of Garbage (Hour 1) 01.07.2025

To kick us off this morning, John and Gordy talk to producer Dom about his wonderful 4th of July plans and also describes John's new plan when it comes to implementing show toys. They get into Idiocracy with Biden vs. Trump pardons as well as Trumps' new "plan" on incorporating an alligator border moat. Not only that, but Trump is now slashing protections for coal miners in a cut the guys played....

Supreme Court and AI Slop Phenomenon (Hour 2) 30.06.2025

The episode dives into the Supreme Court's contentious decision to limit nationwide injunctions, sparking fears of unchecked executive power. With dissenting voices like Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor warning of a potential erosion of democracy, the discussion highlights concerns about the Trump administration's agenda, including birthright citizenship challenges. Meanwhile, AI...

The Best of Madison Quest (Hour 1) 30.06.2025

John and Gordy, the self-proclaimed radio warriors, are on a quest to win 'Best of Madison'. Today is the last day to vote and man was Gordy on his A game! They dive into the cultural shifts of Madison, from cowboy boots at the Morgan Wallen concert to the local custard craze. Pam Jahnke calls in to talk Wisconsin's dairy prowess, while the duo discuss political antics, from Joni Ernst's comments...

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