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WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.
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EMMIE Podcast is a collaboration between EMMIE music magazine and WSUM student radio.
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Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the WSUM News Team recaps recent news and conducts an interview or discussion every week.
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This in-house music podcast at WSUM interviews a different musician each month and features Snake Sessions.
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WSUM's Unofficial Podcast for talking about baseball players you have never cared about
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Siblings Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports! Nathan brings knowledge from being a lifelong sports fan and Allyson brings everything else. They discuss college and professional sports, have quiz segments, and cover whatever silly sports news they want!
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You Seem Exceptional features a guest each week so that we can get to know them and their story.
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From WSUM comes Pop Culture Coffee Break, hosted by Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch. Student opinions, reviewing anything and everything that college kids are talking about at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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WSUM Sports members Vincent Hesprich and Luke Seruma find creative ways to talk about the biggest events in sports while also shining a spotlight on the intriguing and often unusual stories that quietly fill the sports world. Between unique segmented games, off-topic ramblings and weekly updates of the most niche Badger sports, the core duo and their revolving guest hosts look to entertain listeners regardless of their level of sports knowledge. Shows air live Mondays at 5:00 PM CT on WSUM!
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The La Follette Line is your weekly deep dive into Wisconsin's political landscape, focused on elections and the strategies behind them.
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My intention with Madison Science Mystery Tour is to put campus research into context. I hope to interview undergraduates, lab leads, PHD students, etc., to preface their experience with the context of their work/interests, and to then dig into their particular passions and academic/professional routes. Potential topics include animal testing, artificial intelligence, plastic recycling, green cement, med school, entomophagy, fermentation, nuclear energy, and any of the other niche cool thing ...
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Space Case explores the real science behind sci-fi, specifically in terms of space.
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Her Take is WSUM's all-female sports talk show discussing everything around the world of sports.
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In Konglish is a bilingual Korean-English language show discussing different aspect of Korean and American culture.
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Created and hosted by Matthew Thompson, State of Delusion provides news coverage and a satirical view on politics.
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Sex Out Loud members join each other in the WSUM production studio to discuss the stigma around conversations about sex, sex positivity, and other educational conversations.
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Members of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism (MJLC) gather for small group discussions based on study group topics surrounding abolition and literary criticism.
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Hosts DJ Slasher and Hayden pick apart a different horror movie every episode on this terrifying show for horror movie fans. We bring you facts, reviews and trivia for all your favorite horror movies, and we cover some timely news as well. Join us for the scariest podcast on the network!
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The Installation Lap is your home for F1 on WSUM. Host Jack Anderson breaks down what's going on in the season, drama, championship standings and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the sport, The Installation Lap has something for you.
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The Jump Around talks to people in and around UW-Madison athletics to get a behind-the-scenes look of the Badgers programs.
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RADIO RESISTANCE is a culture and arts show where we touch on a new city, country, or region each week. Throughout our journey, in each episode, we’ll share some interesting history, tell fun facts and incredible stories, chat with friends, and much much more. The common theme embedded into this radio show is you guessed it… Resistance! Our mission is to highlight stories and struggles that have taken place elsewhere to inspire all of you listening at home.
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Morgan Feller, Matt Kane and Julian Callegari tackle the hottest topics in the NFL — along with ones you've never heard of. With a playbook full of wild takes, unexpected debates, and a goofy spin on the game, this trio never fumbles a storyline. From unique segments to heated rants and expert analysis, TBD is a must listen.
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Welcome to "Game Days with the Girls," the ultimate destination where passion for sports meets the power of female voices! Join our dynamic group of sports enthusiasts as they navigate the vast world of football, basketball, hockey etc.
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The most underrated sports show at WSUM is ready to hit the radio waves with another incredible semester! Formerly Cover 2 and now Cover 3, an added host will create more variety of ideas and overall quality to the already stellar program. Our show involves talking about Wisconsin sports. Yes, that sounds uncreative, but you have never heard of our world-famous segment: The Cover 2 Cup. This segment is a spoof of the college football MacGuffin (definitely googled that,) and we translated it ...
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howdy im waacky willy d~- wackywillyd Wacky Willy D (William Doty/William Love/the dude writing this) is one of three hosts on WSUM's weekly talk radio show XX_DIALOGUE_SQUAD_XX, where three privileged white dudes bullcrap to each other about politics and society with differing viewpoints with jokes for an hour for the pleasure of the public. Saturdays at 3 PM on WSUM 91.7 FM, Madison's Snake on the Lake.
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In the news today, Dane County Parks opens a new 900 acre wildlife area near Sugar River in Verona and Montrose, Two new bills have been introduced into the legislature by Democrats that could push an additional $80 million dollars into Wisconsin higher education, Young Republicans group chat on the app telegram is full of racist messages, and Pres…
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The Definitive Ranking of the Best Playground Games
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1:02:53Vince Hesprich and Owen Cadwell break away from the usual WSUM Sports Format to ask the all-important question: what are the best and worst playgorund games?By WSUM
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On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed State Representative Renuka Mayadev, who represents Wisconsin’s 77th Assembly District, covering much of campus. We discussed highlights from her first year in the Assembly, how her background in maternal and child health led her to politics, and her work championing student issues in the Capitol…
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In the news today, UW’s ‘Fill the Hill’ fundraiser raised over $700,000 breaking the previous record , Dane County Regional Airport refuses to play video of Kristi Noem, A bill banning cellphones in schools has been approved by the Wisconsin Senate, Walmart partners with OpenAI to allow users to buy products while chatting with ChatGPT, and Preside…
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On this episode of You Seem Exceptional, Oliver and Jeb talk to Men's Rowing Coach Beau Hoopman, who tells the story of how he walked on to the men's Rowing Team in 1999 having never rowed before, won two Olympic medals over the next decade, and then came back to UW-Madison as an assistant coach before being promoted to Head Coach recently. We talk…
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In the news today, Representative Miresse passed a package of bills that support environmental protection in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating insurance companies to maintain COVID-19 vaccine access, Different publications push back on the Pentagon’s reporting restrictions, The Israeli military says the bodies of fo…
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In the news today, More than half of the CDC employees fired by President Trump have been reinstated, President Trump announced that the war in Palestine is over, dozens have been killed and many are missing due to heavy rains, and Badgers get shutout at Homecoming and Penn State fires James Franklin Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily n…
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October 12, 2025 On Wisconsin with AWSM Madison
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24:43News Director Nathan Jahn talks to AWSM-Madison about what they do here on campus and why they're important.By WSUM
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Ep. 107 Game 5 Brewers Emergency Show, Sports Jubilation/Agony Moral Dilemmas
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1:02:06Pete 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 victor…
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THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE SERIES: This week on The La Follette Line, we kicked off our Gubernatorial Race Series with State Senator Kelda Roys, who’s running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026. Representing Wisconsin’s 26th Senate District, Roys is known for her strong advocacy in women’s rights, affordable healthcare, and enviro…
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In the news today, Wisconsin Healthcare premiums will increase at the end of the year if premium tax credits expire, Microsoft will not move forward with plans to build a data center in Caledonia, Letitia James, current NY Attorney General, has been indicted on charges of bank fraud, and Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of the cease-fire deal. H…
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In the news today, A contractor struck a gas line in the area of Westside Elementary School, State Senator Kelda Roys and Representative Jodi Emerson have introduced new legislation to cover the cost of fertility services, President Trump says that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson should be jailed, and Israel military…
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Ep. 106 Luke's Eagles Panic, Vince's Sports Birthday List
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57:49Vince 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.By WSUM
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October 05, 2025 On Wisconsin with Bill Schroeder
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In the news today, A new bill has been introduced to the Wisconsin legislature which hopes to change the state’s stance on medical marijuana use, A man drove a car into an English Synagogue and killed 2 and wounded 4, and Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for President Trump to release September job report. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the dai…
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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.By WSUM
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In the news today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard proposed her 2026 annual budget plan, The Government shut down for the first time in 7 years and how it affects campus life, and Conservationist Jane Goodall died at the age of 91 from natural causes. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm…
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On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for the second time. Rhodes-Conway currently serves as the 58th Mayor of Madison, known for her focus on affordable housing, public services, and equitable economic growth. We discussed new developments in public transportation, services for housing, and Madison’…
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In this episode of the EMMIE Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Ian Hoffman, Podcast Director Oliver Gerharz, Photo Editor Bailey Krause, and members Chase Fritz and Allie Hoffert discuss performative male music. They start by talking about Clairo and Laufey, but dive into how all the world's a stage and all the men and women merely performers. Eventually, t…
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Episode 1: Jumping Worms with Claire Foote
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27:50Two hundred From dog guts to flower gardens, worms are everywhere. But how did they get there? Should they even be there? Host Nalina Cherr and biological systems engineering undergraduate student Claire Foote discuss the biology of worms, invasive worms, and whether worms can live underwater. For more on Claire’s mentor, Bradley Herrick, and furth…
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Ep. 104 NFC Chaos, MLB Playoff Picks, Funniest Quotes in Sports History
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53:20Luke 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.…
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In the news today, It looks like the government is likely to shut down at midnight tonight, A Dodge County Board Member accused of embezzlement, President Trump defended his use of the military in the US, and Spotify Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Ek announces he will step down as CEO in January. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast a…
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In the news today, Ducky the whooping crane died of bird flu, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed on a plan to end the Gaza War, The Trump administration outlined a plan to revive the mining and burning of coal, and the MLB Playoffs are set. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Mon…
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week, they are joined by Sports Director Vince Hesprich to talk about the NFL and Badger Sports.By WSUM
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September 28, 2025 On Wisconsin with Voters First Wisconsin
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30:16News Director Nathan Jahn and Sports Director Vincent Hesprich talk to Voters First Wisconsin about the voting system in our country and how it could be improved. Voters First Wisconsin was pleased to discuss the “Final Five Voting” initiative in Wisconsin. FFV is a commonsense and achievable solution that continues the Wisconsin tradition of polit…
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In the news today, The University of Wisconsin system proposed a policy that gen ed classes will transfer between universities, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions on October 1st, Starbucks to close stores and lay off around 1000 non-retail workers, and Brewers pick up win, inch closer to number 1 seed. Hosted by News Director Nath…
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Ella played live at the WSUM studios on 22nd August 2025. Listen into this episode for her performance and an interview with her. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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Aergo played live at the WSUM studios on 15th August 2025. Listen into this episode for their performance and an interview with them. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Madison District 8 Alder and Common Council Vice President Muralidharan (MGR) Govindarajan. Representing the UW-Madison campus, MGR focuses on affordable student housing and better public health transportation. We discussed his priorities as alder, his experience as the youngest member of t…
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In the news today, A shooter opened fire on an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Office in Dallas, Adelita Grijalva wins the special election for AZ’s 7th House District, 22 people were wounded in a drone strike on the Israeli city of Eilat, Governor Gavin Newsom calls President Trump a fraud over his comments on climate change, and The Packers …
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This episode focuses on some players who are having great years who you might not think are but unlike the last time, the season is nearly over. Also involves talks on the fate of the Motor City Kitties, Mariners gushing and Coors (field).By WSUM
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On this episode of You Seem Exceptional, Oliver and Jeb talk to Oliver's Roommate Ranvir. They discuss in-depth where Ranvir is from, going through what it means to say you are from India, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and San Diego. They also talk about immigration, green cards, citizenship and being a Boy Scout in all of those places. Ranvir also ends the ep…
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BROWNS BEAT THE PACKERS! || BADGERS MELTDOWN!
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50:18Chris Coolidge and Johnny Raider talk about the badgers melting down against a very bad conference opponent in the first half. Then later on in the second half they break down their two favorite teams going head-to-head for the first time since 2021! (Spoiler: The Good Guys Won).By WSUM
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Ep. 103 Where Does Wisconsin Football Go From Here?
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54:37Luke 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.By WSUM
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In the news today, Henry Vilas Zoo to welcome a new Polar Bear from Portland, US Rep. Tom Tiffany enters the race for Wisconsin governor, President Trump cancelled his meeting with top Democrats ahead of a possible governmental shutdown, President Donald Trump spoke for an hour to the UN General Assembly, and the MLB approved Robot Umpires and a ba…
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In the news today, Ten hospitals across rural Wisconsin formed the Wisconsin High Value Network to improve patient care and lower costs, Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to ABC this Tuesday, President Trump promoted unproven ties between Autism, Vaccines, and Tylenol, and The Brewers clinched the NL Central title. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, th…
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week they cover an abysmal weekend for Wisconsin Football, and play Sports Math!By WSUM
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September 21, 2025 On Wisconsin with Food for Thought
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19:50News Director Nathan Jahn talks to Paul Selberg from Food for Thought about his experience with the club and how feeding the unhoused has changed his life.By WSUM
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In the news today, Law Forward files a class action lawsuit against the City of Madison over failure to count votes on 193 ballots cast in the November 2024 election, ABC announced that they are pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air over comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw announces he will retire at the…
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In the news today, Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s leaves the company after 47 years, Israel launched a ground offensive against Gaza City, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee, Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point and indicates it will again twice this year, and The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9 to 2 at home. Hosted by News D…
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On this episode of You Seem Exceptional, Oliver and Jeb talk to Brent Plisch, the Chief of UW-Madison's Police Department. Chief Plisch talks about UWPD policy on underage drinking and smoking on campus, the change in public perception of his job over 20 years at UWPD and the struggle to connect UWPD to the campus community. However, they also disc…
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On Friday, November 22nd, 2025, The La Follette Line hosted Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine John Nichols and University of Wisconsin-Madison Communication Arts Professor Sarah Jedd. We discussed the rhetoric of the 2024 presidential election, the contrasting communication strategies of the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns, the use of s…
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This week on The La Follette Line, we were joined for the first show of the semester by Managing Editor of The Badger Herald Zoe Klein and Managing Editor of The Daily Cardinal Nick Bumgardner. Together, they discussed the emerging challenges and unique benefits of student journalism, the process of reporting state and campus politics at UW-Madison…
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Ep. 102 Micah for MVP? Who is the team to beat in the NFC?
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50:40Luke'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) …
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week they cover Badger Football, the Packers and other NFL games, and Baseball.By WSUM
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