Episodi

  • Jason Wilde on JM&M -- Matt LaFleur's Lingering Contract Talks, Ed Policy's Problem, & Da Bears!

    Jason Wilde on JM&M -- Matt LaFleur's Lingering Contract Talks, Ed Policy's Problem, & Da Bears!
    Jan 17 2026
    Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to discuss Day 6 of Matt LaFleur's contract watch -- what's the holdup at this point in negotiations, what is LaFleur looking for, and how would he be viewed on the open market? Does it all come back to money equals respect? Molly also asks if Ed Policy created a problem that didn't need to exist when he said he didn't like lame-duck coaches? Finally, when will we get the news, and what if it drops during the Bears game on Sunday???
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    13 min
  • 5PM: Painting Blue & Orange Faces & Nails! Plus, Did Ed Policy Create a Problem, & Taco Bell Poll Dancing!

    5PM: Painting Blue & Orange Faces & Nails! Plus, Did Ed Policy Create a Problem, & Taco Bell Poll Dancing!
    Jan 17 2026
    Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they continue discussing the lingering contract negotiations for Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers! They also get prepared for the arrival of JIm's family, who are coming to help pay off the bets from the second and third Packers-Bears games -- time for Matt & Molly to get blue & orange faces & nails! First, they ask today's second Siding Unlimited poll question -- Did Ed Policy create a problem that didn't need with Matt LaFleur's contract? Jim's daughters join in studio to start painting Matt's face and nails while Molly runs things for Molly's Game -- asking the guys to make their bets for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs! Matt & Molly switch seats during Poll Dancing, featuring polls read by Riley Jauch in a strange fast food parking lot.... They wrap up evaluating the final results of Matt & Molly's faces and nails -- looking like the Cowardly Lion if he was a Bears fan! Jim's daughters also hop on the mic for an interview about who's face was easier to paint, who they like the most on the show, and the most embarrassing thing their dad does (other than simply exist, of course)!
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    37 min
  • 4PM: Matt LaFleur Contract Silence, Day 6! What if Packers Run It Back with HC & All Three Coordinators?

    4PM: Matt LaFleur Contract Silence, Day 6! What if Packers Run It Back with HC & All Three Coordinators?
    Jan 17 2026
    Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown are rejoined by curling icon Matt Hamilton for Jim & Molly (& Matt Hamilton, sometimes...)! They regroup and trying to make sense of Matt LaFleur's ongoing contract negotiations with the Green Bay Packers -- what's still holding this up??? They dive into the possible holdups -- form years & annual average salary to control over the coaching staff -- and they ask today's first Siding Unlimited poll question -- If the Packers run it back with Matt LaFleur and the same 3 coordinators, do they make the playoffs? They also dive into the Packers' reputation of being cheap with assistant coaches, how LaFleur compares to other offensive players, and how Jeff Hafley compares to other DCs who are head-coach candidates. Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to discuss Day 6 of Matt LaFleur's contract watch -- what's the holdup at this point in negotiations, what is LaFleur looking for, and how would he be viewed on the open market? Does it all come back to money equals respect? Molly also asks if Ed Policy created a problem that didn't need to exist when he said he didn't like lame-duck coaches? Finally, when will we get the news, and what if it drops during the Bears game on Sunday??? Jim, Matt & Molly wrap up Hour 1 with further discussion of today's Siding Unlimited poll question, when should we expect Micah Parsons to return, and what if we see the other teams in the division take a step forward, not back, next season?
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    53 min
  • Evan Cohen on Matt LaFleur Contract Talks, Highest-Paid HC Conversation, and Jeff Hafley's Coaching Stock! - Jim, Matt & Molly

    Evan Cohen on Matt LaFleur Contract Talks, Highest-Paid HC Conversation, and Jeff Hafley's Coaching Stock! - Jim, Matt & Molly
    Jan 16 2026
    Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly as they hold it down on Day 5 of Matt LaFleur contract watch! They discuss what Matt LaFleur actually deserves from the Packers — and should Green Bay make him the highest-paid coach in the NFL? Evan also teases that something could be coming soon, and he validates Molly's feelings of doubt in DC Jeff Hafley's stock as a head-coach candidate! The also dive why Evan wouldn't take Matt LaFleur over ANY of the other coaches in the NFC North, how much responsibility falls on the coaching staff vs. roster construction for their playoff flameout, and why the Packers don’t feel as “nasty” or intimidating as their NFC North rivals. Do the Packers need an IDENTITY CHANGE at head coach?
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    24 min
  • 5PM: Molly Hates Jittering & Sausage Quiche! Plus, Pop Culture Pop Quiz -- Ashley Tisdale & Hillary Duff!

    5PM: Molly Hates Jittering & Sausage Quiche! Plus, Pop Culture Pop Quiz -- Ashley Tisdale & Hillary Duff!
    Jan 16 2026
    Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 of today's show broadcasted from the ESPN Chicago studio while they are at a digital advertising conference! They circle back to Jim's "slobberish" hotel habits, and Molly FLAMES Jim for his jittering and QB takes on Jordan Love & Justin Herbert! They also get into a SPICY conversation guessing what Jim ate today, they reveal a new name for the show, and producer Primetime reveals his favorite type of QUICHE! During Throwing Stones, they hit Molly with a Pop Culture Pop Quiz, asking her to break down the Ashley Tisdale & Hillary Duff mom's group drama! Jim also reveals that he still watches the Golden Globes! They wrap up reviewing the results of today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Does Matt LaFleur deserve to be the highest-paid coach in the NFL? -- and they tease more for tomorrow about which sides hold the leverage in the lingering contract negotiations with the Packers & LaFleur!
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    39 min
  • 4PM: What's Matt LaFleur Deserve -- Highest-Paid HC??? Evan Cohen on Packers Contract Talks, & Jim's anti-DO NOT DISTURB!

    4PM: What's Matt LaFleur Deserve -- Highest-Paid HC??? Evan Cohen on Packers Contract Talks, & Jim's anti-DO NOT DISTURB!
    Jan 16 2026
    Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown are back from the ESPN Chicago studio as their digital-advertising business trip rolls into Day 2 in the Windy City! It's also Day 5 of Matt LaFleur contract watch -- so why is there still no news....? They discuss the latest of ESPN's Adam Schefter, the money and number of years that could be holding up a deal, and where LaFleur stacks up against the NFL's best and highest-paid coaches. They ask today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Does Matt LaFleur deserve to be the highest-paid coach in the NFL? Before that, they recap Day 2 of their sleepy digital advertising learning sessions and what Molly learned about Jim's "slobbish" hotel habits, leading to today's other Siding Unlimited poll question -- Do you hang the Do Not Disturb sign if you’re staying in a hotel for more than one night? They also tease an appearance from Jim's daughters, who be in studio tomorrow to help pay off their facepaint and nail-painting bets from the Packers-Bears series! Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim & Molly as they hold it down on Day 5 of Matt LaFleur contract watch! They discuss what Matt LaFleur actually deserves from the Packers — and should Green Bay make him the highest-paid coach in the NFL? Evan also teases that something could be coming soon, and he validates Molly's feelings of doubt in DC Jeff Hafley's stock as a head-coach candidate! The also dive why Evan wouldn't take Matt LaFleur over ANY of the other coaches in the NFC North, how much responsibility falls on the coaching staff vs. roster construction for their playoff flameout, and why the Packers don’t feel as “nasty” or intimidating as their NFC North rivals. Do the Packers need an IDENTITY CHANGE at head coach?
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    54 min
  • Mark Tauscher on JM&M - Matt LaFleur's Lingering Contract, Ben Johnson BLEEP the Packers, & Packers' Weak Identity!

    Mark Tauscher on JM&M - Matt LaFleur's Lingering Contract, Ben Johnson BLEEP the Packers, & Packers' Weak Identity!
    Jan 15 2026
    Mark Tauscher joins Jim & Molly to discuss the lingering contract negotiations for Matt LaFleur & the Packers. They also get into Ben Johnson saying BLEEP the Packers after their playoff game, the criticism's of LaFleur's in-game coaching, the weak identity of his, and whether he'd be the best candidate on the open market right now. They also discuss what was most to blame for the Packers' playoff loss to the Bears -- the offense, defense or special teams?
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    14 min
  • 5PM: What if Gutey is in Charge? Importance of HC-GM Alignment, Tausch joins, & Giannis Boos the Fans!

    5PM: What if Gutey is in Charge? Importance of HC-GM Alignment, Tausch joins, & Giannis Boos the Fans!
    Jan 15 2026
    Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 as they broadcast from ESPN Chicago for today and tomorrow's shows! They continue discussing today's Siding Unlimited poll question surrounding the ongoing contract extension talks between Matt LaFleur and the Packers (and why it hasn't gotten done yet): Who needs who more -- LaFluer or the Packers? They also turn the attention to GM Brian Gutekunst and his culpability for the team's failings at the end of the season & in the playoffs! Also, what if contract talks are taking so long because new president Ed Policy wants to put the GM back in charge of the head coach? They dive deeper into the importance of having good GM-HC alignment when building a roster & culture. Mark Tauscher joins Jim & Molly to discuss the lingering contract negotiations for Matt LaFleur & the Packers. They also get into Ben Johnson saying BLEEP the Packers after their playoff game, the criticism's of LaFleur's in-game coaching, and whether he'd be the best candidate on the open market right now. They also discuss what was most to blame for the Packers' playoff loss to the Bears -- the offense, defense or special teams? During Throwing Stones, they take aim at Giannis booing fans during last night's blowout home loss to the Timberwolves -- which was LAME AF! Are we OUT on Giannis???
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    38 min