After Further Review

Ep. 130 Seruma Fam Takeover, NBA's Most Cooked Teams, Luke's Gripes with Madison

WSUM — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:54:12 -0500

Vince celebrates the 76ers while Linus Seruma gives the show maybe its worst take yet. Later, Luke voices seven gripes about UW Madison and the duo ranks eliminated NBA teams on how promising their future is.

0:00 Intro
1:45 Rate my take
20:41 Badger Sports Update
29:08 Luke's list of UW Madison grievances
36:42 How "cooked" eliminated NBA teams are
30:32 Laundry list

Ep. 129 Uwritten Rules Debate, NBA "Fun to Watch" Player Rankings

WSUM — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:42:19 -0500

Timberwolves vs Nuggets inspires Luke to argue against unwritten rules in sports while Vince celebrates being able to watch basketball without the Bucks. Later, Vince unveils a surprising list of the most fun players in the playoffs and Luke voices three things that have bothered him about round one.

Ep. 128 NBA Playoffs, We Did a Show in a Literal Tornado Warning

WSUM — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:13:17 -0500

Vince fights back against the narrative that the NBA playoffs "better be good" after a tough regular season while Luke laments how tanking has killed the age of the accidentally awful team. After recapping Luke's experience watching his first-ever hockey game, the two celebrate World Quantum Day by unveiling the three funniest and darkest NBA playoff timelines. Later, the biggest X-factors in the playoffs and an Air Bud-themed moral dilemma.

00:00 Intro
03:08 Rate My Take
15:15 Badger Sports Update
28:18 "Twilight 2-3 Zone" hypothetical playoff scenarios
40:40 Biggest playoff X-factors
48:54 Moral Dilemma

Ep. 127 The Trial of the Century

WSUM — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:44:26 -0500

On March 25, Spencer Saltz and Vince Hesprich both signed up for the same Wisconsin vs Michigan softball broadcast. Judge Aidan Michaels presides as a jury of Ben Lindsley, Mawuenam Dossa and Taran Leshin determines who has the rightful claim to the game.

00:14 Intro
04:44 Opening statements
08:00 Round one of arguing
22:15 Round two of arguing
39:40 Round three of arguing
40:30 Special guest cameo
50:13 Closing statements
55:20 Verdict

Ep. 126: Luke's Eagles Hypocrisy, Bucks Apathy, Grading Badgers Women's Hoops

WSUM — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:47:33 -0500

Luke performs the ultimate flip-flop after the Eagles go scorched earth on Jalen Hurts and Vince dissects Bucks fans' indifferent attitudes toward Giannis. Next, the pair hand out awards to the Wisconsin Women's Basketball team and unveil the final results of WSUM Sports' Kids TV Bracket Challenge. After that, a "Zach LaVine picks up his player option"-inspired segment where Luke and Vince report on future stories they are certain will happen. Finally, Nate Cohn joins the duo for some spring break stories.

Ep. 122 The Great Franchise Tag Debate, Wild Moments in Sports History, NBA Role Player Hall of Fame

WSUM — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Vince begs the internet to hold its fire on casual fans (2:30) while Luke calls for the NFL to remove the franchise tag (11:13). Next, to honor Vince's upcoming nerve-wracking fan experience, Luke recants the most nervous he has ever been watching sports (24:04). After Vince tells a jaw-dropping 1920s horse racing story (33:13), the two round out the show by making hypothetical starting fives of their favorite NBA role players (41:41).

Ep. 121 The Packer Fan's Guide to the Offseason + QB Carousel & NFL Draft

WSUM — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:02:55 -0600

With the chaos of NFL free agency about to begin, resident Packers expert Josh Rueger joins Vince to talk all things NFL offseason. The duo starts by dissecting Green Bay's biggest needs going into the NFL free agency (1:30) before making some predictions regarding what expiring contracts the Packers will resign (7:38). After that, Vince presents some Packers cap space scenarios (12:00) and Josh unveils a trio of budget free agent options. (14:50). Later on, the two make predictions on the annual NFL quarterback carousel (20:51), analyze some potential trade candidates (36:00) and look at three especially intriguing NFL Draft prospects (42:42).

Ep. 120 The All-Star Game is Back, Brainstorming New Olympic Sports

WSUM — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:47:51 -0600

Luke leads off the show by asking the NBA to integrate hockey-style fighting (1:20), while Vince has a backwards strategy for the NBA to capitalize on its recent All-Star Game success (5:56). After talking Badgers (12:11), the duo talk four things they still can't believe happened over the past two weeks (17:20). After the break, a list of the best hypothetical 1v1 NBA machups (27:42). Later, Luke refelcts on a spiritual music experience while Vince drops the ultimate "moral dillema" betrayal (36:22). Finally, a brainstorming session of new sports for the Winter Olympics (42:42).

Ep. 119 The Secret to QB Success, Who Will Be the Next Darnold?

WSUM — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:45:07 -0600

Vince argues that one attribute is the main determinant of QB success, while Luke pitches a solution to the NFL's taunting problem. Later, the two decide what "bust" QBs could find success with a different team and become the next Sam Darnold. The show wraps up with some unique NFL awards.

Ep. 118 Contextualizing Indiana's Dominance, Wisconsin Basketball Celebration, NFL Playoff Reactions

WSUM — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:11:30 -0600

Vince argues that Curt Cignetti's incredible year is bad for the sport while Luke pours water on Caleb Williams' postseason heroics. After a discussion on the NFL's coaching carousel, the two reveal their biggest takeaways of the playoffs.

Ep. 117 Pack Is No Longer Back, Best "Old Guy" Sports Moments

WSUM — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:37:43 -0600

Vince thanks the Wisconsin team that saved him from his post-Packers sadness, and Luke rants on modern internet culture. Later, Philip Rivers inspires Vince to make a pyramid of retired NFL QBs who could still play while Luke makes a list of the best performances from old athletes.

Ep. 116 Pack Is Back, NBA Most Surprising Moments

WSUM — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:37:29 -0600

After showing up two minutes late with a graduating Evan Epstein, Vince celebrates the Packers' victory over Luke's Bears. Also, Luke ranks the five most surprising parts of the NBA season and a DEFCON-related analysis of how likely NFL teams are to blow up down the stretch.

Ep. 115 Defending Wisconsin Football, Badger Volleyball Season Review

WSUM — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:57:06 -0600

Vince sincerely congratulates Wisconsin Football for their in-season progress, and Luke announces he is cheering for a bizarre new football team. Later, Daniel Stein joins the program to preview Wisconsin Volleyball's tournament run and hand out season awards.

Ep. 114 The Thanksgiving Special

WSUM — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:49:31 -0600

Vince and Luke recap an exciting week of Wisconsin sports and talk about what in sports they are most thankful for. Also, a draft-style ranking of the top 8 LEAST thankful fanbases.

Ep. 113 Jordan Love Parade, Deep Dive Into Wisconsin... Hockey?

WSUM — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:17:23 -0600

Luke calls out AJ Brown haters and drops a one-liner so good it deserves its own show thumbnail. Later on, Vince hands out Packer grades and talks Wisconsin hockey with Nathan Jahn.

Ep. 112 Wisconsin Football is (Slightly) Back!

WSUM — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:03:39 -0600

With Vince working women's hoops, Luke and Anniruddh Nambudiri celebrate Wisconsin football's upset victory. Later, a game of "wrestling match critic review or coach quote" and some NFL Awards

Ep. 111 Halloween Celebration Rules, World Series Reactions, NBA Overreations

WSUM — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:30:59 -0600

Luke puts a barrier on when Halloween can be celebrated and Vince begrudgingly gives the Dodgers their flowers. Also, a "real or fake" quiz for 2025 MLB events and a debunking of the NBA's biggest overreactions.

Ep. 109 Wisconsin Football Reflections, NBA season preview

WSUM — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Luke falls victim to 76ers preseason hype while Vince urges fans to ease up on the Wisconsin football team. Later, Vince puts together a quiz to test whether Luke can decipher whether a name is a Wisconsin politician or an ALCS game 7 participant. Finally, the two unveil their weekly NFL Top 5 lists, make some NBA predictions and debate which sports figures are impossible to dislike.

Ep. 108 Brewers Victory, Blind QB Ranking, Philly Sports Roast

WSUM — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:23:43 -0500

Vince and Luke are joined by Spencer Teman and Luke's brother Linus for a chat about the MLB Playoffs and the NFL MVP race. Later, Vince cherry picks some NFL QB stats to build some narratives, and the Serumas compete to make the best Philadelphia sports roasts.

Ep. 107 Game 5 Brewers Emergency Show, Sports Jubilation/Agony Moral Dilemmas

WSUM — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:32:32 -0500

Pete Sellwood and Jackson Poppert join Vince for a preview of the biggest Brewer game of their lives. The trio analyzes what pitchers are available, offers some lineup suggestions and grapples with the consequences attached to a game filled with cinematic destiny. Also, Vince and Nathan Jahn unveil a few strategies for handling the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat when watching sports as fans.

Ep. 106 Luke's Eagles Panic, Vince's Sports Birthday List

WSUM — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:53:00 -0500

Vince gets nostalgic for the old Wisconsin football, and Luke calls for drastic action to fix the Eagles' offense. Later, Vince gets some senior advice on how to strategically mention that it is his birthday, and a debate over what birthday presents the sports powers can provide.

Ep. 105 Oops, All Brewers!

WSUM — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:03:44 -0500

Pete Sellwood joins Vince to recap a marvelous season of Brewers baseball. Pete pokes holes in Vince's "top 10 most important Brewers" ranking before the two hand out some unserious awards. Finally, some playoff predictions and what a Brewer fan's expectations should be going into postseason play.

Ep. 104 NFC Chaos, MLB Playoff Picks, Funniest Quotes in Sports History

WSUM — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:29:08 -0500

Luke unveils which surprise NFC team has reached contender status and guest host Mekhi Ackerman argues that the Brewers' toughest playoff test is coming sooner than expected. Later, Vince and Luke make their MLB playoff predictions and compete to see who can find the funniest quotes in sports history.

Ep. 103 Where Does Wisconsin Football Go From Here?

WSUM — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:19:11 -0500

Luke airs grievances after a disastrous Badgers performance while Vince scolds the fans who chanted "Fire Fickell." Browns fan Johnny Raider also swings by to make fun of the Packers. Finally, the best of NFL week three and an update on a baseball bet six months in the making.

Ep. 102 Micah for MVP? Who is the team to beat in the NFC?

WSUM — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:12:15 -0500

Luke's brother Linus calls into the show to launch the Micah Parsons MVP campaign while Vince and Luke break down the best of NFL week two with a pair of top 5 lists. Also, Luke defends his Eagles from Vince's Packers propaganda.

(1:37) Rate my Take
(22:04) Laundry List/L of the Week
(30:33) Top 5 happiest people & top 5 "maybe"s of week 2
(43:15) Packers vs Eagles "best team in the NFC" debate

Ep. 101 Week 1 Reactions, Funniest/Cruelest Hypothetical NFL Scenarios

WSUM — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:17:50 -0500

Vince celebrates the "Maddenification" of the NFL while Luke talks about the best and worst performances in NFL week 1. The two then discuss what hypothetical NFL scenarios would create the most hilarity and agony.

Ep. 100 Bringing Back Old Hosts and Old Memories

WSUM — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:30:00 -0500

Luke, Evan, Vince and long-time host Alex Schuster dig into the vault and rerate some old takes from previous shows. The crew also debate how young LeBron would have to be before they could beat him in basketball and look back on the show's best moments.

Ep. 99 NFL Picks, Parsons Trade Reaction

WSUM — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:21:26 -0500

Vince, Luke and Evan talk all things football with impromptu host Joey Bonadonna and lock in their official NFL predictions. Later, Vince chats with JJ and Josh about what the Micah Parsons deal means for the Packers' defense and championship hopes.

Ep. 98 The Mother of all Shows

WSUM — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Vince talks with the show's undisputed biggest fan about how to help someone get into sports and whether you can bring a book into a baseball game. Also, a game of "Would You Rather" about the ballpark experience.

Ep. 97 September Can't Come Soon Enough

WSUM — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:47:19 -0500

As the world of sports reaches its dullest phase, Vince defends The Miz being named an all-star and Luke argues that Lebron should retire rather than join a new team. Later, some NFL hot takes and an NBA player nickname game.

Ep. 96 Deciphering the Bucks with Shannon Maynes

WSUM — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:47:17 -0500

Vince talks with Her Take alumni Shannon Maynes about the impact of Dame's departure from the Bucks and why the former Bucks star is in a great spot heading into a rehab year. The two also outline the short-term and long-term consequences of the Myles Turner signing and assess the new team's championship hopes by comparing them to the 2021 squad.

Ep. 95 The Best (and Worst) of a Historically Wild NBA Season

WSUM — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Vince defends the NBA media's insistence on discussing Giannis trades while Luke makes his case for his 76ers to reunite with Philly's old nemesis. The two then break down what they learned during the NBA season and hand out some fake awards to the NBA's most deserving and undeserving players.

1:13 Rate my Take
18:58 Laundry List
43:13 What We Learned
1:01:17 NBA Season Awards
1:47:08 Moral Dilemma

Ep. 94 Wild Moments in Sports History... Non-Sports Edition

WSUM — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:38:00 -0500

Vince tells the tale of the most embarrassing military defeat in Australian (and possibly world) history while Aniruddh Nambudiri recaps the athletic, political and diplomatic career of Antonio Inoki.

Ep. 93 The Worst and Most Poorly Aged Finals "Analysis" Ever Given + Wild Moments in Sports History

WSUM — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Luke's old co-host, Tomer Ronen, joins Vince to make some Pacers-based NBA Finals predictions that have already aged incredibly terribly in light of recent events. The two also solve a pair of moral dilemmas and tell some old stories in another edition of Wild Moments in Sports History.

Ep. 92 Talking Hoops Past and Present

WSUM — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Luke kicks off summer shows by reminiscing on the days of bad NBA draft picks while Vince pours water on the league's unprecedented parity. The two then tell some pickup basketball tales and debate the ethics of clothes at rummage sales. Later, the top 10 NBA games and buzzer beaters over the past decade.

Ep. 91 Wrapping Up a Fantastic Year!

WSUM — Mon, 12 May 2025 14:06:49 -0500

Luke and Vince give their final takes of the school year before the show takes its summer hiatus. Also, Vince gives Luke a performance review, and the two hand out awards for their best and worst moments of the year.

Ep. 90 Packers Draft Reaction, 2025 Predictions

WSUM — Sun, 04 May 2025 17:36:04 -0500

Vince chats with resident football expert Josh about the most surprising picks in the NFL draft and how the Packers will fare in 2025.

Ep. 89 After Further Review Family Reunion

WSUM — Thu, 01 May 2025 01:38:41 -0500

With the Bucks' season (and franchise) now over, Luke and old host Evan Epstein mock an unstable Vince. The three share results from last week's NFL Draft BINGO card before engaging in a "bad take roundtable" where they are each forced to defend takes that the other hosts wrote for them.

Ep. 88 Is Nico Harrison... Getting Too Much Hate?

WSUM — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:23:44 -0500

Luke buys into the Pistons' hype while Vince begs the internet to spare an already-decimated Nico Harrison. After Luke calls The Beatles and JFK "overrated," the two use the scale of steak doneness to decide how "cooked" certain NBA teams are if they lose in the first round. Later, an unveiling of After Further Review's second annual "NFL Draft Cliche Bingo Card" and a discussion of the funniest athlete commercials of all time.

Ep. 87 Hoops Has Never Been More Back

WSUM — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:27:02 -0500

Vince and Luke spend an hour getting schooled by Luke's best friend Caleb as the three debate the Western Conference, the Bucks, and the surprisingly underrated NBA rookie class. Also, Vince tests Luke and Caleb's (lack of) knowledge of Wisconsin sports greats in a new game show: Wisconsin Sports Legend or Oldies Singer. The chaos continues as Luke and Vince make roasts about each other and Caleb's Celtics. Finally, the most 90s-sounding names currently in the NBA.

Ep. 86 After Further Review Couples Therapy

WSUM — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:36:30 -0500

Luke demands more accountability from Vince, who has only been in-studio during one of the last six live shows. Next, in light of recent events involving A Minecraft Movie, the two create a guide to respectfully "silly watching" a film in the theatre. Also, a short history of funny sports trademark disputes, an investigation into Luke's troubling social media usage, and another edition of Wild Moments in Sports History.

0:00: Intro, internal conflict resolution
5:30: Rate My Take
15:00: Guide to "silly watching" movies
35:13: Trade(mark) war recap
44:00: Ethics of filling out March Madness brackets
51:40: Luke's perplexing social media habits
1:13:55: Wild Moments in Sports History

Ep. 85 The Current State of NBA Conflict Resolution

WSUM — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:44:30 -0500

Luke and Jackson debate pro vs college basketball and brainstorm a radical solution to the NBA's "fake bully" epidemic. Later, Taylor Jenkins inspires a look into the most surprising coach firings in recent memory and Vince joins the show just in time for Luke's game show: Rapper's Government Name or NBA Player.

Ep. 84 Sports Will Never Be the Same

WSUM — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:49:53 -0500

With new information still flowing in, Vince and guest host Nathan Jahn unpack a flurry of unprecedented news destined to change the sports world as we know it.

Ep. 83 Two Hours of (Mostly) Baseball

WSUM — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:41:46 -0500

Vince and Aniruddh Nambudiri recap a crazy stretch of Wisconsin sports and talk about the Bucks' abysmal luck. Ani also grades Vince's unrealistic Brewers predictions (many of which have already aged terribly) and the duo exchange hot takes for the first month of the MLB season.

0:00:00: Intro
0:01:50: Rate my Take
0:09:30: Badger Sports Update
0:32:12: Laundry List
0:57:53: Brewers Preseason Overreactions, Players to Watch
1:19:48 Hot Take Arbritration

Ep. 82 What a Moment. What a Game. What a Season.

WSUM — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:49:26 -0500

Vince and Aidan Michaels celebrate a historically great ending to a historically great season of Wisconsin Women's Hockey following the Badgers' 4-3 win over Ohio State in the Frozen Four title game. The duo also analyzes the year as a whole by discussing the season's best games and players. Finally, a reflection on the potential program-altering changes that may come in the offseason with the Olympics looming.

0:00:00 Intro
0:02:11 Championship game reaction
0:07:03 "Best games of the season" draft
0:26:19: Top ten players on the team ranking
0:47:32: Season accolades
1:04:32: Previewing next season

Ep. 81 Seruma Fam Takeover

WSUM — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:49:19 -0500

With Vince on a plane to Denver and relegated to texting into the show, Luke and his brother Linus take the reigns and pilot the show through discussions about QB wins, the mysteriousness of parents, and vacating titles. Vince also ambushes the two Serumas with a few surprise questions designed to put their familial relationship to the test.

Ep. 80 The End of an Era for Wisconsin Women's Basketball

WSUM — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:38:28 -0500

Vince and Luke, alongside guest hosts Sean and Josh, mourn the end of a once-promising era of Wisconsin Women's Baketball. The quartet also debates the need to cite jokes, hands out NFL free agency awards and looks back on some hilarious tweets from athletes.

Ep. 79 Luke Survives a Vince Disasterclass

WSUM — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:39:12 -0500

Luke Seruma, alongside guest hosts Caroline and Ben, masterfully salvage the show after Vince calls in from Indiana during Wisconsin's Big Ten Women's Basketball game. Facing a flurry of background noise, Luke argues for better fashion in NBA circles while Vince rants about another Indiana-based sporting event. Later, a discussion into how much hope the Bucks have and a list of the most cooked NBA franchises.

Ep. 78 What Players Should the Packers Target This Offseason?

WSUM — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:06:02 -0600

Vince chats with NFL pundit Josh about some star players who the Packers could aquire this offseason. Josh also uses his combine expertise to make some early picks for the NFL draft.

Ep. 77 NFL Offseason Preview, QB Contract Carousell, Ethics of Trivia

WSUM — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:08:16 -0600

With Vince working the women's basketball game and Luke in the middle of an exam, guest hosts Aniruddh Nambudiri and Johnny Raider talk all things NFL offseason. Also, Vince calls into the show with a discussion behind the ethics of giving trivia answers over the phone.

Ep. 76 Fixing All-Star Weekend, Ranking Hypothetical NBA 1v1s, Player Trivia

WSUM — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:33:10 -0600

Vince and Luke, alongside guest hosts Jackson and Spencer, brainstorm some ideas for improving All-Star weekend. The quartet also rank the best hypothetical 1v1 NBA matchups and play a modified edition of TNT's "Who He Play For" with athletes across the entire sports spectrum.

Ep. 75 Luke's Eagles Victory Lap, Wild Moments in Sports History Hubie Brown Edition, NFL Awards

WSUM — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:50:39 -0600

Luke triumphantly celebrates his Eagles' Super Bowl win while Vince shares some of Hubie Brown's most legendary stories. The pair round out the show by handing out some bizarre NFL awards.

Ep. 74 WHAT IN THE WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS IS GOING ON?!?!?!

WSUM — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:14:53 -0600

Luke and Vince unveil the result of their unofficial investigation into why the Mavericks would trade Luka. The two also debate what the De'Aaron Fox trade means for San Antonio's future and make their official Super Bowl picks.

Ep. 73 Guest-Host Takeover

WSUM — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:49:16 -0600

With Vince and Luke at the Wisconsin women's basketball game, the WSUM Sports crew steps in to take the reigns. The first half is hosted by guest hosts Joey Bonadonna, Anthony Winker and Jack Borock who debate Badger sports and argue with Vince over the phone about whether calling in counts as appearing on the show. The second half sees Morgan Feller and Matt Kane go over the worst sports moments of the week and play "buy or sell" with topics across the sports landscape.

Ep. 72 Badger Sports, Best of Break, NFL Eliminated Team Remembrances

WSUM — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:41:54 -0600

Vince and Luke talk playoffs before going over the best (and worst) of their winter break. The pair also share some not-so-heartfelt remembrances of the now-eliminated NFL playoff teams

Ep. 71 Wisconsin Volleyball Reflections, The Hater's Guide to Cars 2, NBA Player Rankings

WSUM — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:34:42 -0600

With Evan back in New York, Vince attacks guest host Luke Seruma over his controversial cinematic beliefs. The two then rank the most fun NBA players to watch and discuss the best and worst parts of The Ringer's Top 100 NBA Players rankings.

Ep. 70 Evan's Penultimate Show

WSUM — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:26:27 -0600

In honor of Evan's second-last show, the two reminisce on the semester by handing out some prestigious awards that include "best new show addition," "funniest moment" and "worst guest take."

Ep. 69 The Definitive MLB Hall of Fame Ballot Analysis with Aniruddh Nambudiri

WSUM — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:13:02 -0600

Ep. 68 2-Hour Non-Sports Special

WSUM — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:15:47 -0600

Vince guides guest hosts Kian, Ray, Lexi, Aniruddh, Matthew, Joe and Luke through some important non-sports topics including "how many alarms should you have on your phone," "should you say 'bless you' after every sneeze," and "is Cars 2 a good movie." Also, some trivia games and another edition of Wild Moments in Sports History. Cars 2 is not a good movie.

0:00:00: Intro
0:01:38: (mostly) non-sports Rate my Take
0:34:35: moral dilemmas
1:14:00: "What number is bigger" trivia
1:24:33: Real of Fake Athlete Names
1:30:38: Wild Moments in Sports History
1:39:38: Things we are NOT thankful for

Ep. 67 Wisconsin Football Devastation, Basketball Celebration, NFL Tanking Teams

WSUM — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0600

Vince begrudgingly credits one of his least favorite people in sports, Evan extinguishes any last Jets hope, and the two debate the importance of the upcoming Battle for the Axe.

Ep. 66 Wisconsin Football chaos, College Football Playoff, NBA grades

WSUM — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:19:11 -0600

Vince debates the importance of Wisconsin Football's last two games, Evan outlines the difficult decisions CFB voters will face come playoffs and the two hand out grades for the early NBA season.

Ep. 65 Wisconsin Basketball, irrational fears in sports, wild moments in sports history

WSUM — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:56:09 -0600

Vince, Evan and guest host Matthew spend expended time handing out awards for both the men's and women's basketball teams in Madison. The group then reveals some of their biggest sports fears before exchanging crazy sports stories for the first time this semester.

Ep. 64 Great Aunt Judy talks Packers, Wisconsin Football chaos, MLB Best Moments

WSUM — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:22:07 -0600

Vince and Evan weather early technical difficulties to receive words of wisdom from Great Aunt Judy. The duo then play the "fill in the blank" game with the NFL and pick out their favorite moments from the MLB season.

Ep. 63 MLB Season Reflection

WSUM — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:35:11 -0600

With the MLB season officially in the rearview mirror, Vince Hesprich joins Pete Sellwood and Jack Anderson to grade the season as a whole. Also, a look at the Brewers' offseason plans, predictions on where the big free agent stars could wins up, and some unusual awards.

Ep. 62 The Minneshowdown

WSUM — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Vince takes WSUM mainstays Kian Murphy and Owen Cadwell on a sports-centered trivia journey across Minnesota to determine which of the two can earn the title of most Minnesota. Some conversational pitstops include why the Mall of America is the worst building in the country, why US Bank Stadium is a bird-wrecking machine and why losing Karl-Anthony Towns was akin to losing a relative.

Ep. 61 Wisconsin Sports, NBA Overreactions, Spookiest Sports Experiences

WSUM — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:49:18 -0500

Vince and Evan, along with trainees Jed, Nathan and Sam, provide thoughts on analysis on an especially wild week of sports before the quintet overreacts to the NBA season and takes turns discussing the scariest (non-injury) thing an athlete could see mid-game.

Ep. 60 Oops! All US Presidents

WSUM — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:29:00 -0500

Vince and guest host Luke apply their knowledge of US Presidents to the world of sports by making the best and worst basketball lineups made fully from Commander in Chiefs. The two also work together to assemble an NFL offense out the leaders of the free world and discuss the historical lunacy behind the country's most fabled political position.

Ep. 59 NBA/ Milwaukee Bucks Preview

WSUM — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:48:14 -0500

Vince and guest host Jadius McGhee talk all things NBA including predictions, hot takes, storylines and, of course, the Milwaukee Bucks.

0:00: Intro

1:44: Standings predictions

11:48: Hot Take Arbitration

22:04: Award Predictions

45:49: NBA Storylines draft

56:46: Milwaukee Bucks preview

Ep. 58 College football, NBA picks, World Series predictions

WSUM — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:25:09 -0500

Vince and Evan dissect Oregan's shaky number one ranking and review a polarizing week of Badger sports. Also, the pair makes some NBA picks and play Hot Take Arbitration with the World Series.

Ep. 57 Presidential Starting 5, NFL Biggest Surprises Draft, Panic Meter

WSUM — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:18:51 -0500

Vince gives his preferred basketball lineup of U.S. presidents, and Evan recommends a lineup change for the Jets before the two talk Badger Sports with guest host Amellia. The crew also discusses the biggest surprises of the young NFL season and determines exactly how alarmed some NFL teams' fan bases should be feeling.

Ep. 56 Brewers Heartbreak, Badger Sports, Real or Fake Stats

WSUM — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:12:21 -0500

Vince desperately defends his Brewers fandom and Evan recaps a wild week of college football. The two also study the anatomy of heartbreaking losses play the "real or fake" game with current sports statistics.

Ep. 55 Badger Sports, MLB Playoffs Hot Take Arbitration, NFL Ultimate Position Group Draft

WSUM — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Vince, Evan and guest host Johnny outline the best and worst NFL losses of the week. The crew also play bold prediction arbitration with the MLB playoffs and draft the best possible NFL team out of the league's finest position groups.

Ep. 54 Oops! All Brewers

WSUM — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:59:53 -0500

Vince and guest host Aniruddh celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' regular season by ranking the team's top ten most important figures. The two also provide their preferred lineup and pitching rotation for Milwaukee's upcoming playoff run.

Ep. 53 Malik Willis Fanclub, Wisconsin Sports, NFL Week 3

WSUM — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:24:13 -0500

Vince gushes over Malik Willis' non-revenge game and Evan recaps a thrilling week of college football. Also, the pair dive into an NFL Week 3 that has already annihilated their preseason predictions.

Ep. 52 Future of Wisconsin Football, Packers Surprising Win, NFL Week 2 Reactions

WSUM — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:36:57 -0500

Vince and Evan talk Badgers football following the team's brutal defeat to the Crimson Tide and give Matt LaFleur his flowers following the Packers' week 2 victory over the Colts. The duo also describes some of the most surprising storylines of the early NFL season.

Ep. 51 Wisconsin Sports, Student Tickets, NFL Mock Awards

WSUM — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:08:30 -0500

Vince, alongside guest hosts Garrison and Levi, talk student tickets and determine what needs to happen for Wisconsin Football to beat Alabama. Also, the crew hands out some unusual NFL awards, and Vince reminisces on his favorite game day experience.

Ep. 50 Badger Sports, College Football, NFL Predictions

WSUM — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:05:08 -0500

Vince and new host Evan Epstein dive into an exciting start to the Wisconsin sports season before previewing the best of college football week two. The two also unveil their official NFL season predictions.

Ep. 49 They Ripped off Hot Ones

WSUM — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:26:26 -0500

Alex and Vince put a bow on the old show by eating spicy wings and asking each other some not-so difficult questions.

Ep. 48 NBA Finals, F1's Groundhog Invasion, Sports History Two Truths and a Lie

WSUM — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:53:31 -0500

Alex rips apart the NBA Finals while Vince implores Alex to hop on the Brewers bandwagon. The two also examines F1's rampant groundhog problem, and Alex must determine which of Vince's three wild old-timey baseball stories is made up.

0:01:12: Rate my Take

0:29:16: Laundry List

1:11:00: Wild Moments in Sports History

Originally aired 6/11/24

Ep. 47 Alex's Last Dance

WSUM — Wed, 22 May 2024 09:14:55 -0500

In their last show until September and Alex's last ever live appearance, Vince and Alex play some games, tell some stories and look back at some of the show's best moments.

0:01:15: Rate my Take

0:11:49: Badger Sports Update

0:42:00: Laundry List

0:47:53: Unprovable Sports Opinions

1:06:56: NBA TV Rights, Best of Inside the NBA

1:21:10: Wildest Moments in Sports History

1:41:12: Guess the Game

1:47:29: Exit Interview, Wrap-up

Ep. 46 Non-Sports Takes, Wild Moments in Sports History, Sports Ratings Game

WSUM — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:44:07 -0500

A two-hour, Alex-less show with a rotating crew discusses important topics such as running in public, the 1998 cycling doping scandal and the biggest blowout in the history of football. Also, the panel plays a game which analyzes the strangest online reviews of sports stadiums, video games and TV shows.

Ep. 45 Milwaukee Bucks, NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs

WSUM — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:31:28 -0500

Alex and Vince talk about their favorite underrated NBA player and vent some frustration on NBA media coverage. The pair also discuss the difficulties of analyzing the NFL Draft and how the NBA's youth movement is putting the pressure on the game's aging stars.

Ep. 44 Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft

WSUM — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:01:24 -0500

Alex and Vince discuss how the Pacers have feasted on the Giannis-less Bucks, pick out what stars are under the most pressure this playoffs and make their NFL Draft predictions.

Ep. 43 Wisconsin Softball, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Playoffs

WSUM — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:37:18 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest host Jack break down the In-Season Tournament and give their predictions for Bucks vs pacers. The trio also unveil their NBA Playoff brackets and give an analysis on the future of... golf?

Ep. 42 Wisconsin Sports Wrap-up, Baseball Bold Predictions, NBA Rankings

WSUM — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:23:14 -0500

Alex and Vince talk baseball before giving their final updates on Wisconsin basketball and hockey. The pair also attempt to explain the silliness of NBA seeding by ranking teams based on title chances.

Ep. 41 Wisconsin Sports, F1, March Madness

WSUM — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:58:30 -0500

Alex and Vince discuss how broken F1 is, how Wisconsin Basketball will fare in March Madness and who will create the biggest upsets in round one of the tournament.

Ep. 40 Wisconsin Sports, NFL Free Agency

WSUM — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:15:39 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest host Brody talk about the NBA MVP race, the dos and don'ts of athlete statues and a wild NFL free agency period. Also, Alex turns back the clock and describes the wild early years of professional football.

Ep. 39 Wisconsin Sports, Hodge Podge of Nonsense

WSUM — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:55:59 -0600

Alex and Vince talk about a variety of topics including but not limited to NBA rebuilds, sports media, F1, the best sports commentators and NFL free agency.

Ep. 38 College Hockey, Wisconsin Sports, Court Storms

WSUM — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:38:42 -0600

Alex, Vince and guest host Ethan discuss an exciting stretch of Wisconsin hockey and give solutions to growing concerns over court storms. Also, a look at what NBA players and coaches could receive the most blame come playoffs.

Ep. 37 Bucks, Wisconsin Sports, NBA All-Star Weekend

WSUM — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:31:40 -0600

Alex and Vince, along with guest hosts Jadius and Grace, voice grievances on Doc's early returns in Milwaukee as well as recap the highs and lows of Badger sports. Also, the quartet ranks and attempts to fix each NBA All-Star event.

Ep. 36 Wisconsin Sports, NFL Season Review

WSUM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:33:17 -0600

Alex, Vince and guest host Ian recap a wild week of Wisconsin sports before discussing the best and worst Super Bowl commercials. Also, the trio gives thoughts on the Patrick Beverly trade and recaps the NFL season by handing out some unique awards.

Ep. 35 NFL Playoffs, NBA Contenders Pyramid, NFL Draft

WSUM — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:13:40 -0600

Alex, Vince and guest Peter dive into the Joel Embiid controversy and grade Brock Purdy's playoff performances. The trio also separates NBA contenders and make a game out of the NFL Draft's many clichés.

Ep. 34 Bucks Coaching Changes, Wisconsin Sports, Packers Awards

WSUM — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:23:47 -0600

Alex and Vince discuss a chaotic week of Wisconsin sports involving pairs of Border Battle victories and pairs of coach firings.

Ep. 33 Non-Sports Takes, Sports Trivia, The Story of Rube Waddell

WSUM — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:15:41 -0600

A two-hour version with a rotating crew involves numerous Christmas opinions, an unbelievably silly baseball story and a sports-related Christmas wish list. Originally aired live on December 19.

Ep. 32 Shohei Ohtani Deal, Wisconsin Sports, NBA Awards

WSUM — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:06:09 -0600

Alex and Vince voice grievances regarding a wild baseball week, grade the NBA In-Season Tournament and hand out some early NBA awards.

Ep. 31 Wisconsin Sports, Packers Grades, College Football

WSUM — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:14:27 -0600

Vince gives a proposal to FSU football, Alex compares two similar quarterbacks whose gap is closing and guest host Nick, a Bears fan, attempts to enjoy a victory-lap version of Packers grades.

Ep. 30 Updated Packers Season Outlook, NBA/NFL Inverse Watchability Rankings

WSUM — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:12:08 -0600

Alex and Vince provide an updated mentality regarding the Packer's season while touching on future options regarding Jordan Love. The two also rank the NBA and NFL's least watchable teams.

Ep. 29 Badger Sports Overdrive, Sports Thanksgiving

WSUM — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:08:46 -0600

Alex and Vince, along with guest hosts Evan and Joey, take an extended look across Wisconsin sports and talk about what they're thankful for as sports fans.

Ep. 28 Brewers, NBA Early Storylines, NFL QB Rankings

WSUM — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:30:28 -0600

Vince breaks down the potential thought process behind hiring Pat Murphy as Brewers manager, and Alex details some frustrations regarding both the upcoming F1 Vegas event and Texas Tech's decision to fire Jimbo Fisher. The two also grade some early NBA storylines and analyze the quarterback talent-discrepancy across NFL conferences.

Ep. 27 F1 Controversy, Brewers, Bucks Grades

WSUM — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:38:52 -0600

Alex advocates for F1 to even the playing field after Max Verstappen's record-breaking performances, and Vince shares his reaction to Craig Counsell's stunning departure. The two also assign some early grades to the main contributors on the Bucks.

Ep. 26 Wisconsin Sports, NFL Playoff Race, NBA Advanced Stats Trivia

WSUM — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:15:57 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest host Luke break down an insane week of Wisconsin sports both at the professional and college level. Also, a look at underperforming NFL teams and a quiz on early-season basketball analytics.

Ep. 25 Wisconsin Sports, NBA Season Predictions

WSUM — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:50:01 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest hosts Matthew, Cole and Oliver give their thoughts on a wide array of topics before Alex and Vince talk NBA contenders and reveal their unsurprising championship predictions.

Ep. 24 Wisconsin Sports, NFL Awards, NBA Bold Predictions

WSUM — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Alex and Vince outline the historic success within the Wisconsin Volleyball and Hockey programs, update the Caleb Williams hype level and log some bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season.

Ep. 23 Caleb Williams Sweepstakes, MLB Playoffs, NFL Week 5

WSUM — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:07:34 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest hosts Cian and Josh debate Caleb Williams' future and break down the Brewers' playoff letdown. The crew also discusses Green Bay's week 5 performance and some potential surprise playoff teams.

Ep. 22 Carolina Reaper Literal Hot Takes, MLB Playoffs

WSUM — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:17:55 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest host Max Kappel eat the spiciest pepper on the planet… then try and complete the first two segments of the show. Also, the three provide their bold predictions for the upcoming MLB playoffs.

Ep. 21 Wisconsin Sports, Packers Week 3 Grades, NFL Oct-over Reactions

WSUM — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:58:31 -0500

Alex, Vince and guest host Garrison critique the Badgers ticket-buying experience before diving into the heroes behind Green Bay’s week 3 miracle. Unfortunately, their discussion on Giannis trade rumors became outdated staggeringly quickly.

Ep. 20 Wisconsin Sports, NFL Week 2, Trivia Game

WSUM — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:42:49 -0500

Alex and Vince return to live shows with discussions about NFL rules and the Brewers’ Craigtember hot streaks. The two also try not to play the blame game with the Packers and wrap up with an overly-competitive trivia game.

Ep. 19 Packers Week 1, NFL Overview, College Football

WSUM — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:09:55 -0500

Alex and Vince celebrate the Packers’ dismantling of the Bears before breaking down the best and worst of week 1. Also, a comparison of two notable two-way athletes and an analysis of sports media’s confusing rules regarding player criticism.

Ep. 18 NFL Storylines, Fantasy Football Preview

WSUM — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:24:48 -0500

Alex and Vince discuss expectations for the Packers before diving into some brewing NFL storylines. Also, the numbers behind a hot streak from the Brewers’ generational prospect.

Ep. 17 NFL Season Preview

WSUM — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:27:05 -0500

Vince Hesprich and guest host Wade Duffek discuss a potential Shohei Ohtani trade and debate the dwindling running-back market. Also, some exciting teams to watch this upcoming season and a look back at one of the most chaotic and confusing endings to a basketball game.

Ep. 16 Pro Sports Potpourri

WSUM — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:12:05 -0500

Battling football and basketball withdrawal symptoms, Alex Schuster and Vince Hesprich analyze the Spurs’ rebuild and discuss the Brewers’ last home stand before telling more wild stories about sports.

Ep. 15 NBA Off-season and a Look Back at the Craziest Moments in Sports

WSUM — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:11:55 -0500

Alex Schuster and Vince Hesprich dive into the Bradley Beal trade and outline a surprising turnaround from a member of the Brewers. The two also provide an out-of-control look back at some of sport’s craziest moments.

Ep. 14 NBA Finals and coaching carousel

WSUM — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:10:23 -0500

Alex Schuster and Vince Hesprich ramble on about the NBA Finals and the ongoing NBA coaching carousel while taking pit stops to discuss the ideal halftime show, the ongoing Oakland A’s saga, and the decline of cable sports.