WISCO SPORTS SHOW with Grant Bilse

Grant reacts to Brett Favre's comments about Jordan Love as a gadget player, and lists his top 5 favorite Packers of the last ten years (because that's what sports radio has become) Ebo from The Zone reminisces about Brett Favre, talks about the Packers backfield and drinking out of a fishbowl as soon as this pandemic is over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant reflects on the terrible tragedy that occurred on 3rd street on Friday night, and encourages listeners to not lose Anthony in the shuffle of 2020. Cam Newton joining the Pats is exciting, and Craig Counsell may be the most valuable Brewer after Yelich?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant reviews the country's COVID numbers and expresses 0 belief that fans will be able to attend games in 2020.  The Brewers aren't built around expensive starting pitching- is that a good thing in a 60 game season? Grant also loves that Brewers fans are asking to tailgate at Miller Park- despite not actually being able to go inside and watch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

MLB's health and safety protocols pale in comparison to the NBAs, and Grant is concerned that the 60 game season can even get off the ground.  1057 The Fan's Bart Winkler joins the show to talk about the La Crosse bar scene, the shortened MLB season, and Craig Counsell.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant explains why it made no sense for MLB players to choose an imposed season over the MLB's final proposal, talks music, baseball and Bucks with WTMJ's Justin Garcia, and implores La Crosse bar-goers to be kind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant praises NASCAR for the way they've handled the pandemic, while incredulously ripping baseball for destroying their own sport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant recaps what we know about a possible MLB season, explains what baseball means to him, previews what the NBA bubble means for players, and speaks with Loggers President Chris Goodell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant explains his skepticism that sports will return at all in 2020, and argues that even the best laid plans will take luck to pull off.  ESPN showed 'Long Gone Summer' and Grant shares his opinion on steroids in sports, and how we pick and choose who we forgive. Ohio State is making their players sign a waiver called the Buckeye Pledge, and Grant shares his worries that college sports will...

Grant reacts to NASCAR banning the Confederate Flag from races, and explains that politics have always intersected with music, sports, and entertainment.  The MLB draft is underway, and Grant explains the new format and its financial ramifications, while Adam McCalvy joins the show to talk about the draft and his new book: The Milwaukee Brewers at 50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Grant laughs off Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt's comments and explains how his comments undermined the credibility of MLB owners.  For this weeks 'Pack In Time', Grant revisits one of the best regular season matchups of this decade: Packers/Patriots Week 13 2014.  The deep threat of Jordy Nelson and the 3rd option of rookie Davante Adams were the difference against New England's elite seco...

Grant loves that we have a holdout story to follow- finally not with the Cowboys or Steelers!  Early contract extensions are only offered to a select few, and Grant looks at past examples to add context to Cook's situation. David Gasper from Reviewing the Brew joins the show to vent about Manfred, Tony Clark and the lack of baseball in 2020, while laughing at Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt. See...

Grant explains how the Bucks did right by Milwaukee by organizing a protest march from Fiserv Forum on Sunday, and crunches the numbers to explain how MLB owners will lose a season for $10M.  Dave Carney asked Packers position group will be the most improved in 2020- Grant tries to answer that question while hearing from Matt LeFleur on his teams activism.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Grant shares his confusion on the NBA bubble at Disney World; by late July, Disney will be open! So players are supposed to stay in their rooms and play in empty gyms while familes ride Space Mountain?! Ernie Johnson comments on Drew Bree's remarks were perfect, and Grant tries to put them into context while also laughing at Laura Ingraham.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Grant compares the statements of both Drew Brees and Rodgers, explains why the NBA playoffs are designed fairly, and talks with The Athletic's Will Sammon about David Stearns, MLB, and being on the beat with no games to cover.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant explains why he loves the proposed return of the NBA, while trying to address any concerns around it.  Grant also goes Pack In Time to relive 2019's Week 16 match up at US Bank Stadium- this game is a great example of Rodgers playing within Matt LeFleur's offense, and a great example of why Kirk Cousins ain't it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant reacts to President Trump's display last night in DC, and suggests models himself after NBA commish Adam Silver.  WKTY's Hunter Baumgardt joins Grant to talk MLB, NBA and the state of our country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant discusses the events going on around the country, and why it's so important for the white majority to step up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant tries to correct the narrative around the Twin Cities protests by comparing it to Colin Kaepernick's protest.  Packers legend LeRoy Butler joins Grant to talk about playing during a pandemic, Matt LeFleur, Rodgers and Love, and Super Bowl 31. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant ponders the possibilities as Aaron Jones approaches free agency, complains about NBA "fans", and talks to Dave Carney about Damian Lillard, Adam Silver, and JFK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant questions why the NBA is considering changing their playoff format, and relives Super Bowl 31.  Did that team show the importance of big plays and fast WRs?  Could Mike Pettine utilize Amos or Savage as a pass rusher like LeRoy Butler? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant explains how The Match gave us something amazing to watch in a world where amazement is currently lacking, laments the stupidity of baseball, and talks to Ebo about the current state of sports and Wisconsin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant chats with listeners and remembers obsolete former WI athletes; Tony Mandarich, Sixto Lezcano and Dave Bush were some of the best ones.  Mike Pettine is playing a David Stearns card, and speaks with media about last years slaughter in San Fran'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant judges the current group of Packers wide receivers against groups from past seasons, and prioritizes coach and scheme over weapons.  Bart Winkler from 105.7 The Fan joins the show to talk Bucks, Packers and UWL graduations, and Montravius Adams gets arrested.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB is on the clock- Grant argues the league's value drops every day they aren't playing games, and that a deal needs to happen by the middle of next week.  2016's Week 14 match up against Seattle is the subject for this weeks 'Pack In Time', and Grant sets the record straight on Lance Armstrong as LANCE is set to debut on ESPN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant learns about college sports, recruiting and training camp in a pandemic world from UWL coach Andrew McGlenn.  Grant also explores Aaron Rodgers most Jordan-like offensive performances from 2015 and 2016.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.