Kyle & Brust
Kyle & Brust is a sports and entertainment podcast hosted by Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust. Wallace is a 2023 WBA Young Professional of the Year, while Brust is a former Wisconsin Badger and a Radio Ink 30 Under 30 honoree. The show mixes sports talk with humor and offbeat topics, as reflected in its tagline 'All Pack. All Nonsense.' It is part of the Wisconsin On Demand podcast network.
Episodes
2PM: Brewers Have the Dodgers in PANIC MODE & Mark Tauscher Says This Team Is DIFFERENT!
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from Sendik's in Whitefish Bay celebrating National Pizza Month with Palermo's, and the guys are absolutely fired up after the Brewers took a commanding 2-0 NLCS lead over the Dodgers with a 7-4 Game 2 victory. Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust explain why Milwaukee's relentless approach, timely hitting and historically dominant bullpen have completely changed the fee
3PM: Packers Are SUPER BOWL Contenders Again?! & Kyle Goes After Chicago's Biggest Trash Talker
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from Sendik's in Whitefish Bay celebrating National Pizza Month with Palermo's, and the show kicks off with another edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust? Ben takes on Ray from Milwaukee in a trivia showdown featuring everything from Broadway musicals and Pac-Man to classic literature and geography. Despite confusing Nike with ESPN and struggling to remembe
4PM: Jordan Love for MVP?! & Brewers Have the Dodgers on the Brink of ELIMINATION!
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from Sendik's in Whitefish Bay celebrating National Pizza Month with Palermo's, and Kyle Wallace is officially launching Jordan Love's MVP campaign. After Love torched the Bears for 367 yards in Sunday's 31-7 victory, Kyle takes issue with Stephen A. Smith questioning whether Green Bay's quarterback can deliver in the biggest moments. Kyle argues Love has repea
2PM: Packers HUMILIATE the Bears & Brewers Take REVENGE on the Dodgers!
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust celebrates one of the greatest Wisconsin sports Sundays in recent memory after the Packers demolished the Bears 31-7 and the Brewers took Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers. Kyle Wallace is absolutely fired up after watching Green Bay silence Chicago following an offseason full of trash talk, while Ben Brust believes Milwaukee's postseason victory carries even grea
3PM: Brewers Have the Dodgers on the ROPES & Jordan Love's SUPER BOWL Train Is Back!
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust is counting down to Brewers-Dodgers Game 2 of the NLCS, with Milwaukee holding a 1-0 series lead and Logan Henderson preparing to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Ben Brust believes the Brewers have finally developed the postseason confidence they lacked last October, but says their offense must start capitalizing with runners in scoring position. Kyle Wallace believes Milwauk
2PM: Packers Season on the BRINK & Brewers Have a Score to Settle With the Dodgers
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust alongside Kyle Wallace ahead of an absolutely massive Wisconsin sports Sunday. With Packers-Bears at noon and Brewers-Dodgers Game 1 of the NLCS Sunday night, the guys debate which team needs a victory more. Kyle believes Green Bay's season is essentially over with a loss to Chicago, while Strouf argues Milwaukee has far mo
3PM: Packers-Bears Could CHANGE EVERYTHING & Micah Parsons Hints at His Return
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust alongside Kyle Wallace as the guys answer five burning questions ahead of Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Will puts them on the spot about whether Matt LaFleur or Ben Johnson will dominate Monday's headlines, whether Green Bay's offensive line can survive Chicago's defense and whether Jordan Love will be the best player on
4PM: Packers-Bears Rivalry HEATS UP & Is Jordan Love Ready to FINALLY Break Out?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust features Alex Strouf filling in for Ben Brust as Torrey Lowe joins the show ahead of Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Torrey believes Chicago fans have gotten a little too comfortable after their recent success and says one good season doesn't erase decades of Green Bay dominance. Despite the Packers' ugly 2-2 start, Torrey and Kyle believe the offensive line is finally
2PM: Brewers Celebrate NLCS Berth & Unsung Heroes Shine
Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers advancing to the NLCS after eliminating the Padres in four games. The guys hand out shout-outs to the biggest contributors from the series, including Garrett Mitchell, Aaron Ashby, Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich, Robert Gasser, and the dominant Brewers bullpen. They also debate who truly deserves Series MVP, with Pat Murphy earning plenty o
3PM: Would You Sacrifice the Packers for the Brewers?
Would you trade a Packers loss to guarantee a Brewers Game 1 win in the NLCS? Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust spend the hour locked in one of their biggest debates yet, with callers overwhelmingly weighing in on the hypothetical. Jason Wilde joins to preview Packers-Bears, discussing Green Bay's struggling run game, the defense, Aaron Banks' injury, and the rivalry with Chicago. Plus, the guys react to
4PM: Turning the Page to Brewers vs. Dodgers
With the celebration winding down, Kyle Wallace and Ben Brust officially begin looking ahead to the Brewers' NLCS matchup with the Dodgers. They discuss Garrett Mitchell's game-saving robbery of Manny Machado, Pat Murphy's leadership, Milwaukee's bullpen advantage, betting odds for the series, and what it will take to upset Los Angeles. The hour also features a special edition of Wheel of Strouf,
2PM: Brewers Miss Their Chance to END IT & Now Game 4 Changes Everything
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust reacts to the Brewers’ 4-3 Game 3 loss in San Diego, and while Kyle remains confident, Ben can’t shake the feeling that Milwaukee let a golden opportunity slip away. The Brewers finished with 11 hits and repeatedly fought back, but went just 4-for-27 with runners in scoring position for the series. Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell and Brice Turang have especially struggle
3PM: Packers Are on LIFE SUPPORT & Kyle Somehow Believes Again
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with a wild Brewers debate: should Jacob Misiorowski be available out of the bullpen to close out Game 4? Kyle would consider unleashing Miz with a multi-run lead to finish San Diego for good, while Will wants absolutely no part of risking Milwaukee’s Game 5 ace. With Abner Uribe, Trevor Megill, Aaron Ashby and the rest of the bullpen available, Will argues Miz
4PM: Brewers Need Their Stars to WAKE UP & Is This Still a World Series Team?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust asks whether Milwaukee’s offensive struggles against San Diego have changed how confident anyone should be about a potential World Series run. The Brewers are up 2-1 despite scoring just three, four and three runs through the first three games and leaving plenty of opportunities stranded. Ben sees reasons for optimism after Milwaukee produced 11 hits in Game 3, but Kyl
2PM: Packers-Bears HATE Is Back & Kyle Has ZERO Confidence in Green Bay
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust turns its attention to Packers-Bears, and something feels very different this time around. Green Bay is a home underdog against Chicago for the first time in roughly two decades despite Tyson Bagent starting at quarterback. While Matt LaFleur insists Bears week is about the players, Chicago is openly embracing the hatred, with Luther Burden saying the Bears want to “be
3PM: Packers Fans DON’T Expect to Beat the Bears & Is Green Bay’s Season Already Cracking?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust?, where Ben survives a rough performance from returning contestant Kevin despite producing some spectacular answers of his own, including briefly identifying Minnesota and Wisconsin as countries. But once the trivia chaos ends, the show asks a question that would have seemed absurd for most of the last two decades: do Packers
4PM: Brewers Can END IT Tonight & Why Game 3 Sets Up PERFECTLY for Milwaukee
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust goes all-in on Brewers-Padres Game 3 with Milwaukee one win away from returning to the NLCS. Ben dives into Dustin May’s surprising dominance against San Diego this season: across three starts, May has allowed just three earned runs over 22 innings with a 1.23 ERA and 0.59 WHIP. Kyle still wonders whether Robert Gasser would have been the better choice, but May’s histo
2PM: Brewers REFUSE to Die & Packers Somehow Make a Win Feel Miserable
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust celebrates a nearly perfect Wisconsin sports weekend, but there’s only one place to start: Jackson Chourio and the Brewers taking a 2-0 NLDS lead over San Diego. Milwaukee survived Jacob Misiorowski lasting only four innings Saturday and three errors Sunday, yet found a way to win both games. Kyle and Ben explain why this team’s resilience, bullpen and unwavering confi
3PM: Brewers Have That TEAM OF DESTINY Feel & Jason Wilde on a Costly Packers Win
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust stays locked into Brewers fever after Jackson Chourio’s latest October heroics. The K&B Fam wonders whether Milwaukee has officially become a team of destiny after winning two completely different games to take a 2-0 series lead. Even when Jacob Misiorowski was forced out early and Logan Henderson fell behind, the bullpen and lineup kept finding answers. Kyle and Ben a
4PM: Packers Are NOT a Good Team & Bulaga Says They Keep “Shooting Themselves in the Foot”
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust tries to make sense of a Packers victory that created almost as many concerns as a loss. With Edgerrin Cooper out for the season and Micah Parsons still sidelined, Kyle believes Green Bay has lost the one healthy defensive playmaker opponents actually had to account for every snap. More troubling, the Packers lead the NFL in penalties, drops and fumbles while also sitt
2PM: Packers Season on the LINE in Tampa & How Can This Offense Even Score?
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from Rally House in Greenfield ahead of a monster Wisconsin sports weekend, and Sunday already feels enormous for the Packers. Kyle declares Tampa Bay a “must-win times 10” game and says falling to 1-3 after losing to an undrafted rookie quarterback would effectively end his hopes for the NFC North, playoffs and anything resembling a Super Bowl run. Ben and Wil
3PM: Can Jordan Love FINALLY Break Out & Will the Packers O-Line Actually Protect Him?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust tackles the five biggest questions heading into Packers-Buccaneers. Kyle believes Green Bay’s defense will hold rookie Jalon Daniels and Tampa Bay under 20 points, while Ben points to the Packers’ history of making unlikely quarterbacks look far too comfortable. The guys agree the offense has the most to prove, but disagree on whether Sunday’s story will ultimately be
4PM: Pick Your Brewers HERO & Packers Need Their Defense to SAVE Sunday
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with October baseball and one question: who becomes the Brewers’ postseason hero outside of Jackson Chourio? Kyle puts his faith in Garrett Mitchell, Ben rides with Jake Bauers and Will picks Brice Turang against a Padres bullpen that thrives on generating whiffs and chases. The guys also make cases for Joey Ortiz, Cooper Pratt and Andrew Vaughn as Milwaukee sea
2PM: Did Jordan Love DEMAND Help? Packers Reset Expectations After O-Line Overhaul
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust wonders whether Jordan Love finally went to Brian Gutekunst and demanded help after spending three weeks getting battered behind Green Bay’s offensive line. Love declined to reveal whether he had conversations with the front office, which is enough for Kyle to believe something happened behind closed doors. Now, with Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton brou
3PM: Jason Wilde: Gutekunst “BOTCHED” the Packers O-Line & What Will It Look Like Sunday?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with a debate over Jordan Love’s leadership style after he declined to reveal whether he went to Brian Gutekunst about Green Bay’s offensive-line crisis. Ben wants to see more fire from Love after taking a beating through three games, while Kyle argues Love doesn’t need to transform into Aaron Rodgers and publicly rip his teammates. With veterans Kevin Zeitler a
4PM: Packers Face a MUST-WIN in Tampa & Bulaga Says O-Line Help Won’t Fix Everything
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with the Brewers and the importance of Game 1 against San Diego. With Jacob Misiorowski on the mound and Milwaukee entering as a massive favorite, Ben believes Saturday could set the tone for the entire NLDS. He trusts the Brewers’ resilience, but admits losing with the Miz would make him considerably more nervous about relying on an inexperienced rotation for t
2PM: Packers Sign Kevin Zeitler: Can THREE New Linemen Save the Season?
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust reacts to the Packers finally signing veteran Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler, completing a dramatic offensive-line overhaul alongside Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. Ben compares Brian Gutekunst to Michael Scott hitting Meredith with his car and then taking credit for driving her to the hospital: Green Bay deserves credit for addressing the emergency, but Gutekunst a
3PM: Brewers World Series or Packers Playoffs? Milwaukee Has MORE Hope Right Now
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust asks a question that would have sounded ridiculous a month ago: what’s more likely, the Brewers winning the World Series or the Packers making the playoffs? Even Kyle chooses the Brewers. After Milwaukee’s 103-win season and dominant September, his confidence is soaring, while Green Bay sits at 1-2 with an offensive line that still has to prove its three veteran additi
4PM: Packers Put Their SEASON on Three New Linemen & Kyle Is All-In Again
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust turns into a battle over whether Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton can actually rescue the Packers’ season. Kyle believes Green Bay’s historically bad offensive line made it impossible to properly judge the rest of the team, and even becoming a competent NFL unit could transform the offense, keep Jordan Love upright and prevent the defense from spending e
2PM: Packers Are the WORST Team in the NFC North & Gutekunst’s O-Line Plan Has COLLAPSED
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust with Alex Strouf filling in for Ben starts with an uncomfortable realization: the Packers currently look like the worst team in the NFC North. After watching Chicago win with third-string quarterback Case Keenum, Kyle admits the Bears, Vikings and Lions have all shown something Green Bay hasn’t through three weeks: the ability to compete for four quarters. Even Packers
3PM: Packers Aren’t Dead YET & Brewers Have a Chance to Rewrite October History
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust with Alex Strouf filling in for Ben features a special edition of Are You Smarter Than Ben Brust, with Strouf stepping into the hot seat. Nate from Slinger puts up seven correct answers, while Strouf stumbles his way to four, proving that replacing Ben for a day doesn’t necessarily mean replacing him atop the trivia mountain.
Then it’s all about October. The Brewers
4PM: Packers Reach DESPERATION MODE & Could Kevin Zeitler Actually Save the O-Line?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust with Alex Strouf filling in for Ben reacts to another potential Packers offensive-line addition as veteran Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler visits Green Bay. Kyle is ecstatic that Brian Gutekunst continues searching for help, while Strouf sees a giant red flag: a team that entered the season with Super Bowl expectations is already desperately searching for its third vete
2PM: Packers Find NEW HOPE on the O-Line & Badgers STUN Penn State
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust begins with Kyle finding something he desperately needed: Packers hope. Green Bay adds veteran offensive linemen Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton after Jordan Love spent the first three weeks under siege. Kyle isn’t expecting miracles, but after watching the offensive line post a brutal 16% pass-block win rate, he believes simply adding experienced players who understa
3PM: Packers Have NO EXCUSES vs. Tampa Bay & Jason Wilde Warns It’s Not Fixed Yet
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust finds Kyle clinging to his newfound Packers optimism after Green Bay adds veteran offensive linemen Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. Kyle believes even average, experienced blocking could dramatically change an offense that has been historically bad through three weeks. Ben isn’t ready to buy it, especially with the Packers headed to Tampa Bay to face an 0-3 Buccaneer
4PM: Packers Reset Expectations, Bulaga Calls Falcons Loss “UNACCEPTABLE” & Miz Makes History
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust forces Kyle to officially reset his Packers expectations after entering the season predicting 12 wins and an NFC Championship Game appearance. After a 1-2 start, Kyle lowers the bar to nine wins and admits he wouldn’t pick Green Bay to make the playoffs based on what he’s seen so far. But there’s one giant variable: if veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton can turn
2PM: Packers Hit ROCK BOTTOM & Kyle Says the Season Is OVER
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust unloads after the Packers’ embarrassing 35-14 loss to the Falcons at Lambeau Field. Kyle says Green Bay has officially hit rock bottom after an offensive line disaster that left Jordan Love under constant pressure and produced a historically bad rushing attack. The Packers were bullied in all three phases, and Kyle and Ben question how Ed Policy, Brian Gutekunst and Ma
3PM: Packers Have NO Answers, LaFleur Looks Lost & Is Jordan Love Being Ruined?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust continues the autopsy of Green Bay’s 35-14 disaster against Atlanta. The offensive line surrendered pressure from seemingly everywhere, including 10 pressures from Jagger Burton and five from Jordan Morgan. Matt LaFleur says the Packers have extra time to find solutions, but Kyle and Ben see one enormous problem: there may not be a solution on the roster. With Jordan L
4PM: Packers Are BROKEN, Tucker Kraft vs. the Fans & Has LaFleur Lost His Team?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust brings Torrey Lowe into the therapy session after the Packers’ 35-14 humiliation against Atlanta. Torrey says the entire performance was “trash,” from an offensive line protecting Jordan Love at a historically poor rate to a defense that surrendered 498 yards. The guys wonder whether anything can realistically fix Green Bay’s biggest problems and whether Matt LaFleur c
2PM: Packers-Falcons: They CAN’T Lose This Game… Right?
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The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust gets you ready for Thursday Night Football as the Packers return to Lambeau for their home opener against Atlanta. Kyle predicts a 27-17 Packers win, but after losses to Minnesota and a nerve-racking overtime escape against the Jets, he’s learned his lesson about declaring any game automatic. The defense has given Green Bay reasons for optimism, bu
3PM: Packers-Falcons Burning Questions: Can LaFleur FINALLY Trust Jordan Love?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust puts the guys on the record with their biggest questions ahead of Packers-Falcons. Can a battered offensive line featuring Jordan Morgan, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk, Anthony Belton and either Jagger Burton or Donovan Jennings possibly improve? And can Matt LaFleur prove his reputation as an offensive coach by designing around those limitations? Kyle says he’s lost faith in
2PM: LaFleur’s Explanation Makes It WORSE, Packers Offense Is Stuck & Can the Badgers Shock Penn State?
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust reacts to Matt LaFleur finally explaining why the Packers followed Skyy Moore’s huge punt return with back-to-back runs. LaFleur points to the Jets playing two-high safeties and Green Bay needing to establish the run, but Kyle and Ben argue that explanation sounds painfully familiar. They question why LaFleur didn’t put the game in Jordan Love’s hands and wonder whethe
3PM: Packers O-Line Hits CRISIS MODE & Kyle Spirals Over Aaron Banks
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust begins with the Packers’ emergency plan at offensive tackle. Sean Rhyan explains what Green Bay might have done if Tucker Kraft actually had to move to right tackle against the Jets, while Jordan Love insists his expectations for the offensive line haven’t changed. Kyle and Ben aren’t buying it, questioning how Love can possibly approach things the same way behind a pa
4PM: Brewers Want the Cubs, Kyle Has ZERO Faith & Can the Packers Survive Their O-Line?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts with the Brewers officially headed straight to the NLDS and one question: who do you want Milwaukee to face? Ben and Kyle agree on the Cubs, pointing to Chicago’s shaky bullpen and arguing that the Brewers already proved last postseason they can get over the hump and win a playoff series. But Kyle remains far more concerned about eventually running into elite st
2PM: Packers Lose Zach Bako-Bewele, Jordan Love Is in Danger & Brewers World Series Expectations Rise
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust starts outside American Family Field with postseason baseball in the air and a debate over what would hurt Brewers fans more: another NLCS loss to the Dodgers or finally reaching the World Series and falling short there. Kyle and Ben argue that simply getting back to the World Series for the first time since 1982 would be a massive step forward for Milwaukee, no matter
3PM: NFL Execs Say the Packers Are “Broken” & Is the Super Bowl Window Closing?
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust reacts to anonymous NFL executives questioning what exactly is wrong with Green Bay. One executive describes the Packers as “broken,” while another wonders why an offense with this much talent isn't scoring more points. Kyle struggles to disagree after watching the same late-game problems continue and says he needs to see Green Bay put together a complete four-quarter
4PM: Packers FINALLY Have a Defense, Brewers October Hype Takes Over & Can It Save the Offense?
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust is live from a packed UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field as Milwaukee gets ready for October. The guys soak in the atmosphere and explain why the Brewers’ recent combination of improved hitting and pitching has them feeling better about this postseason run. With Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson leading the rotation, Kyle believes this Brewers team has
2PM: Packers Survive the Jets, LaFleur Loses Kyle & Can a Win Still Feel This Bad?
It’s technically a Victory Monday on Kyle & Brust, but nobody seems ready for a parade. The Packers escape New York with a 20-17 overtime win, snapping their six-game losing streak despite finishing with fewer than 200 yards of offense, piling up penalties and needing the Jets to stumble late. Kyle calls it the most disappointed he’s ever been after a Packers victory and says Green Bay looks nothi
LaFleur Becomes the Story, Packers O-Line Is Falling Apart & Defense Finds Its Edge
The 3PM hour of Kyle & Brust checks the receipts from Friday’s biggest Packers-Jets questions, and Kyle’s prediction immediately comes back to haunt him. He thought a Packers win would make Jordan Love Monday’s headline, but instead Matt LaFleur dominates the conversation after another frustrating offensive performance. Kyle explains why he’s lost faith in LaFleur and believes Green Bay’s offense
4PM: Can Packers Fans Survive This Season? LaFleur’s Identity Crisis & Bulaga Diagnoses the O-Line
The 4PM hour of Kyle & Brust asks whether Packers fans are emotionally prepared for what could be a very long season. Kyle admits the overtime win over the Jets has him feeling better, but believes every game could become a four-quarter grind. That leads back to Matt LaFleur, as Kyle questions why the offense lacks the clear identity and energy Green Bay appears to have on defense and special team
2PM: Can the Packers Stop the Losing Streak? LaFleur Has Something to Prove & the O-Line MUST Respond
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust turns the page toward Packers-Jets and asks the question hanging over Green Bay: can this really happen again? Kyle admits another loss is possible after the offensive line’s disastrous opener, but says a repeat performance would force serious questions about Luke Butkus and the entire operation. Josh DiMaggio joins the conversation and actually picks the Jets, leaving
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