The Root For Wisconsin Show

The Root For Wisconsin Show

by Eric Fischer, Dylan Tritt, Sean Klosterman, Secretary Shawna, Justin Daul, and Ramsay Thompson
Society & CultureSports
Season 5

Episode 161- Another Brewers Heartbreak, Wisconsin Tom Brady, And Big Football Wins

We took a week off last week to watch the Milwaukee Brewers break our hearts again, but we are back with the latest happenings around Wisconsin. Eric and Dylan are here this week, and start off with giving a big noogie to new baseball villain, Jesse Winker of the New York Mets. We also have a noogie for the FX American Sports Story series based on Aaron Hernandez, which does feature a Wisconsin native cast as Tom Brady. Then we get into Wisconsin sports, breaking down another Brewers playoff heartbreak. Next a quick look at the Wisconsin Badgers, after they get their first Big Ten win of the season in dominant fashion. The Packers are also back in the win column after a big win out west against the Rams. We finish the episode with our Week 6 NFL picks and an update on the latest in the Root For Wisconsin Fantasy Football League. This and much more in Episode 161!
S5 · E9
Oct 10, 2024
1:34:12

Episode 160- Postcards, Pirates, Packers

Our latest episode is here and it is loaded with sports, laughs, and the latest happenings in Wisconsin. Eric, Sean, and Secretary Shawna have plenty to talk about this week, starting with a major change in the NCAA landscape. Then, we talk about a former Brewers player being screwed by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and a major debate on the postcard business. Next we have our Wisconsin Web Story of the Week, featuring a beloved product returning to a Wisconsin fine dining establishment. Then we get back into sports, starting with the Milwaukee Brewers playoff push. Is this team different than in years past? Then, do the Wisconsin Badgers have any hope against USC? We wrap up with a look at how the Packers got through the Jordan Love injury, and our picks on the Packers matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. This and much more in Episode 160!!
S5 · E8
Sep 26, 2024
1:21:45

Episode 159: Baseball Playoff Pushes, How to Fix the Badgers; Matt LaFleur's Best Coached Game?

Another week, another episode of The Root For Wisconsin Show! Eric and Dylan break down the latest in Wisconsin news and sports. Dylan is back after a couple weeks, and Eric starts out fired up about the Timber Rattlers who are one game away from winning the 2024 Midwest League Championship! Then we give a couple noogies to Packers rivals. Our Wisconsin Web Story of the Week deals with a turkey attacking a state trooper's squad car. Then, we take a look at the Brewers, who are close to another NL Central title, and talk about this golden age of Milwaukee baseball. After that, the Badgers got crushed by Alabama this weekend, to no one's surprise, but Eric and Dylan have an idea on how to fix UW. Last, the Packers got a win without Jordan Love, and we break that down and look at how the team can do it against Tennessee if Love cannot go. This and much more in Episode 159!
S5 · E7
Sep 18, 2024
1:55:42

Episode 158- Jordan Love Injury; Baseball Playoff Push; Sports Curses and Corn Mazes

Well, it was a bit of a bummer in Wisconsin sports this last week, and Eric, Sean, and Shawna have you covered on the latest in news and sports around the state. The episode starts with Eric and Sean criticizing some terrible uniforms around the NFL and the TV dispute between DirecTV and ESPN. Then in our Wisconsin Web Story of the Week, we take a look at an 1860 inspired baseball league in Milwaukee and the NFL draft theme corn mazes around Wisconsin. The Brewers hit a bit of a slide last week, we take a look at why. Then, what do Paw Patrol, video games, and Sexyy Red have in common? You'll have to listen to find out. Wisconsin hosts Alabama this Saturday, Eric and Sean give their thoughts. We wrap up with looking at the Packers Week 1 loss to the Eagles, and discuss how the team can rebound this week against the Colts, without Jordan Love. Shawna ends the show with our picks for the week. This and much more in Episode 158!
S5 · E6
Sep 12, 2024
1:27:21

Episode 157 - Fair Food and Football are Back!

Step right up and listen to our latest episode! Eric, Sean, and Shawna have all the latest in Wisconsin news and sports. We start by catching up on Sean and Shawna's summers, who hadn't been on the show in months! Then we talk about this year's new food at the Wisconsin State Fair, and whether any of us would eat it. Next, we dive into sports, starting with the red hot Brewers and what makes this team so special. We take a quick detour, as Joey Chestnut broke his own record in a special event. Then back to sports, with talk about the Badgers win against Western Michigan, and previewing the Packers' Week 1 matchup against the Eagles. This and much more in Episode 157!
S5 · E5
Sep 4, 2024
1:17:29

Episode 156- Fantasy Draft Duck Race and Packers Initial 53 Man Roster Breakdown

We have an absolutely stacked episode this week, as Eric and Justin breakdown all the latest in Wisconsin sports. First we discuss the instant classic of the Little League World Series, and how a Wisconsin native made MLB history. We also reveal the Root For Wisconsin Fantasy Football League draft order. Then, we take a look at the STILL 1st place Milwaukee Brewers. Justin shares why he is so excited for Wisconsin Badgers football, which gets underway this week. We wrap up with a very deep dive into the Packers initial 53 man roster, going position group by group, analyzing who made the team, and who got cut. This and much more in Episode 156!
S5 · E4
Aug 28, 2024
2:10:54

Episode 155 - Packers Beat Cleveland; Team USA Hoops Gets Gold; Justin Returns

Football is back, and so is Justin! Eric, Dylan, and Justin have the latest in the Wisconsin sports world. We start with discussion on USA Basketball winning gold in the Olympics and the merits of Steph Curry's greatness. We also discuss Giannis' impact on both the Bucks and Team Greece. Then we take a look at the Brewers splitting the series with the Dodgers, and the outlook on the remainder of the season. Can Milwaukee make the playoffs without Christian Yelich? Last we wrap up with the Packers, recapping the team's win against Cleveland and what to watch for against Denver this weekend. This and much more along the way in Episode 155!
S5 · E3
Aug 16, 2024
1:56:17

Episode 154- Handball, Packers Training Camp, and Olympic Recap

Life happens, so we recorded a couple days early after missing last week. Eric and Dylan discuss why handball needs to be a bigger sport in America. We look at the rest of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Team USA as a whole. Then a deep dive into the latest on Wisconsin sports. The Green Bay Blizzard season has come to an end. The Milwaukee Brewers are still in 1st place after the trade deadline, but Eric is not super happy about the team's moves. Next, we look at the start of Packers Training Camp, Jordan Love's new contract, and a look at the preseason match up against Cleveland this weekend. All this, a big announcement on how to better interact with the show, and much more.
S5 · E2
Aug 7, 2024
1:34:00

Episode 153- Welcome Back; Summer of Weddings, Football, and Olympics

WE ARE BACK!! Season 5 starts now, Eric and Dylan are back after a couple months off. We have a recap on our summers so far including The Root For Wisconsin Wedding of Eric and Secretary Shawna! We learn why Dylan almost was in a wheelchair. Eric gives his review of EA Sports College Football 25, and of course, the latest on our beloved Wisconsin sports. The Green Bay Blizzard host the 1st rd of the IFL Playoffs tonight, the Timber Rattlers and Brewers are playing exceptionally well, and we have the latest on the start of Packers Training Camp. Plus, a very brief look at the 2024 Summer Olympics. This and much more in Episode 153!
S5 · E1
Jul 26, 2024
1:51:04
Season 4

Episode 152- Gottlieb in Green Bay; Packers Draft Recap

Eric and Dylan are back after a busy couple weeks, recapping all the latest in Wisconsin sports. The eyes of the sports world has been focused on Wisconsin, after UWGB Men's Basketball head coach Sundance Wicks left the program to head home to Wyoming. The Phoenix tabbed Fox Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb to be the 10th coach of the program. We break down our thoughts on the program and the hire. Also in Green Bay, the Packers are coming off the NFL Draft, we breakdown this year's picks. This and much more in Episode 152!
S4 · E14
May 22, 2024
1:11:24
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