Amid sunny forecasts but with a storm warning looming, the hosts dive into the complexities of ICE agents’ ambiguous uniforms and the unsettling ease of impersonation. They scrutinize Trump’s controversial push to accept white South Africans and his dubious plan to lower drug prices, which faces legal challenges and skepticism about its effectiveness. Weather updates […]

Guest: Amy Horak

May 15, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy tackle a whirlwind of topics with their signature wit. They dive into the current state of education with Dr. Tim Slekar, highlighting teachers’ fears over new culture war policies now outranking classroom management concerns among new educators. The duo also discusses light-hearted issues like the shortage of John’s favorite doughnut. Amidst the […]

Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

May 15, 2025

44:02

In this lively episode, John and Gordy tackle the trials of modern America, from Trump’s controversial policies to the housing crisis squeezing young families. They critique Trump’s cuts to essential services like Medicaid and Meals on Wheels, questioning who truly benefits. Special guests, including Substack writer Mike McCabe, advocate for fresh ideas to tackle housing […]

Guests: Mike McCabe, Zenon

May 14, 2025

44:02

Broadcasting live from the soon-to-close Short Stack Eatery, John and Gordy dive into a smorgasbord of topics. They lament the challenges of restaurant ownership and share the eatery’s closing details. Weather banter ensues, complete with dew point jokes. The hosts explore the chaotic world of politics, touching on Trump’s trade maneuvers, sanctions on Syria, and […]

May 14, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy delve into Trump’s controversial Qatar plane deal, questioning the ethics and legality of accepting such a lavish gift. They tackle the chaos and controversy surrounding Trump’s policies, from healthcare cuts to environmental rollbacks. Callers, like CJ, fan the flames of debate with staunch support for Trump, while others critique his actions. The […]

May 13, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy kick off with a chat about chainsaws and yard work, after John laid down a giant tree in Highland Avenue yesterday. They dive into the National Day Calendar and debate the merits of Crouton Day, before talking Marjorie Taylor Greene’s antics get spotlighted as she misrepresents a photo in Congress, earning a […]

Guest: Lisa Bernard

May 13, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy tackle everything from political controversies to mysticism, diving first into the gifting of a Qatari jet to Trump. They explore Charlie Sykes’ transformation from a Scott Walker supporter to a critic of authoritarianism, highlighted by a poignant ‘Andor’ speech from Star Wars. The conversation touches on ‘Idiocracy’ (the movie) becoming reality, with […]

Guest: Jennifer McFarlane

May 12, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy dive in, talking the woes of UW graduation, and the intruding vines in John’s yard. As construction chaos looms with major repaving projects, they ponder the mysteries of roadwork decisions. Of course, we also take a look at the National Day Calendar and Today in History before checking in with Pam Jahnke […]

Guest: Pam Jahnke

May 12, 2025

44:02

The episode kicks off with a shocking local news story: the arrest of a father who gifted a gun to his daughter, the shooter in the tragic Abundant Life incident. The show takes a satirical turn with a Daily Show clip about the first American Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, and his controversial reputation. The episode […]

Guests: Rökker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

May 9, 2025

44:02

Its Friday! Live from Madison, the John and Gordy show kicks off with a recap of the lively Madison Night Market. They dive into the National Day Calendar, and check in with Pam Jahnke of the Midwest Farm Report, talking all things beef. The guys also have a fiery debate on trade deals and homeland […]

Guest: Pam Jahnke

May 9, 2025

44:02