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Here we are on a Thursday! The unofficial start to the weekend. Looking like some cooler temps today & tomorrow before warming up this weekend. I put our plants in the garage just in case. In the news this morning, Ridglan Farms is selling almost 1,000 beagles to a rescue group, a 17.3mph speed limit in Appleton is going viral, actor Sam Neill is now cancer free after a five-year battle, a passenger on a Delta flight refuses to get off their phone, and the MN couple who assaulted a TPUSA reporter are hit with federal charges. In sports, the Brewers lost to the D-Backs last night, a recap of yesterday's NBA & NHL Playoff games along with a look at tonight's schedule. New anti-tanking rules are coming from the NBA, Caitlin Clark is going to be releasing a children's book, and the first scratch from the Kentucky Derby We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed a list of TV Quotes that people utter every day. And it's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could...would you bury your pet in a pet semetary?" Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you be killed immediately at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse, or live through it?" No Office Cora this morning as she's on her way to Nashville with a bunch of listeners. But we still hooked you up with three things to do in the 715 this weekend. The newest "maxxing" trend involves a very particular kind of salad. Check out this piano prodigy who's going to make history as one of the youngest performers at Carnegie Hall. And a therapy dog in Hawaii is extremely popular with first responders. Elsewhere in sports, the LIV Golf league might be folding sooner rather than later as the Saudi Public Investment Fund is pulling it's financial support, the new CEO In NASCAR takes over, and a recent tennis match got interrupted by some very loud sex. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a viral social media post about sharks swimming towards the Great Lakes, a scary new feature coming for all brand-new vehicles in the U.S., another possible side-effect for Ozempic & other weight-loss drugs, a Taco Bell employee who took his job a bit too seriously and shot at some customers, and a #FloridaWoman who was smearing her poop all over the neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Not bad today with a high in the low 60's expected before cooling off the next few days. If you already bought some outdoor plants, you may want to keep an eye on the forecast the next few nights and bring those plants inside! In the news this morning, more from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting…including a teacher in Kaukauna who is on leave after a post on social media about the assassination attempt, the guy who was seen calmly eating his food while the shooting occurred has been identified…while people are still trying to figure out who was the woman "stealing" wine bottles…plus, a conspiracy theory about the shooter that's gaining traction on the internet. Also in the news, the FBI is executing search warrants at a bunch of Minneapolis daycare centers accused of fraud. In sports, the Brewers beat the brakes off the Diamondbacks last night, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action along with a look at tonight's schedule of games. The Phillies become the 2nd MLB team to fire their manager this season, and the NCAA March Madness tournament is going to officially expand next year. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and check out the staggering amount of money the cast of "Friends" makes in residuals from the show. The La Crosse River Clean-up is next Saturday, and you can sign up to help online at rivercleanuplacrosse.com. The one in Milwaukee just happened and they officially set a Guinness World Record for the largest multi-location river clean-up! Also, check out these students who saved a bunch of lives when their bus driver suffered a medical emergency! Elsewhere in sports, Damon Jones pleads guilty in that basketball gambling case, an NCAA QB could be in big trouble for gambling on games, and the Steelers have made a move to keep Aaron Rodgers with the team for next season. Today is "One Gotta Go Wednesday" - Condiment edition! Ketchup, mustard, mayo, or relish? We talked about the latest credit card scam, and also jammed out to this pop-punk song a guy made using his pregnant wife's text messages. It's a banger! Plus, a poll about our favorite uses for A.I., and a Cleveland Guardians fan who stole a baseball from a little girl is getting absolutely dragged online. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Confederate Memorial Day celebration in Alabama is NOT well-received, five dead bald eagles in Michigan, a woman in Massachusetts who attacked police with bees, and the Scientologists are locking down their buildings to prevent the recent spate of speed-runs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bit of rain early this morning, clouds for most of the day with a high of 60° expected. In the news this morning, the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' dinner gets charged, a bunch of guns & ammunition are stolen from a sporting goods store in Star Prairie, the latest on the "street takeovers" in Milwaukee, and the Minocqua Brewing Company is getting some backlash on the internet. In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series against the Diamondbacks tonight, an update on the NBA & NHL Playoffs, Cooper Flagg wins the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, and Nikola Jokic & Julius Randle get fined for their scuffle from this past weekend. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jamie Ding finally gets beat on Jeopardy, and are movie tickets REALLY going for $50???? Elsewhere in sports, Tyler Reddick signs an extension, Chris Simms is out at NBC's "Sunday Night Football" broadcast, and LIV Golf postpones an upcoming tournament. A woman is going viral for her gardening partner, and a bunch of students are hosting "No Phone" parties to try & disconnect from the internet & social media. We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show and rather than discuss the Brewers/Packers/Bucks/Badgers…we asked him a bunch of questions to try and determine how "Wisco" he is. Trivia nights are very popular, but in some big cities, they're waning in popularity…and are being replaced by nude drawing. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a baby born on a Delta flight, a woman gets convicted of throwing dynamite at her sleeping boyfriend, and some #FloridaTeens who rode a lawnmower into a Target store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain today…a bit cooler this entire week with highs right around 60°. As we get back to work this morning, we both recapped our weekends. Brian was busy with Pat McCurdy on Friday night and emceeing the "Beverages & Bites" festival on Saturday. Jean spent the weekend helping with some yard work as part of the Habitat For Humanity's "Neighbor's Day". In the news this morning, the latest on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner over the weekend, a brewery in Wisconsin is going viral for their posts about the President, Trader Joes is getting sued because their coffee allegedly doesn't have enough caffeine, and the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese championships were held this weekend in Dodgeville! In sports, the Brewers managed a win over the Pirates yesterday after losing their previous four games, a look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, the T-Wolves are going to be without two of their top players for awhile, and Carson Hocevar gets his first Cup series win yesterday at Talladega! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching over the weekend. A round of "Did You Know" this morning…including a MASSIVE beaver dam in Canada. And some interesting stats about Blockbuster video. The #1 pick in the NFL Draft last week was Fernando Mendoza, and he's making even more news with his recent donation to the National MS Society in honor of his mother. And a guy in Boston nearly drowned after jumping into a freezing river to save his dog. And speaking of dogs…and the NFL draft. Please tell me you've seen the pooch who just wanted his spot on the couch back!!! It's hilarious! Elsewhere in sports, the Red Sox cleaned house over the weekend, the NHL Winter Classic is going to be on New Years Eve in Utah, and Sabastian Sawe breaks the 2-hour marathon barrier. A waitress is going viral for her video about a family that sent their meals back SIX times! And check out this incredible celebration by a soccer club & it's fans when they get a promotion. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaWoman who tried to get her Tesla to drive her home on autopilot, a cop that's being investigated for allegedly racing his cop car against another vehicle, a Chinese food restaurant in Louisiana that's in some trouble after they were caught storing roadkill in a restaurant freezer, and a missing woman in Mexico who was hard to find because of the pics they used on her "missing poster". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Friday! Cooling off a bit today & tomorrow before heading into the 70's on Sunday. Got a Pat McCurdy show tonight at the Alpine Inn and tomorrow it's the Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival at the Festgrounds! In the news this morning, a massive dead snake is dumped on the side of a highway in Iowa, a reclassification of marijuana, an investigation into the dead & missing scientists, and more pics of Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini. In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Tigers yesterday, a look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, a recap of the first round of the NFL Draft, and the Bucks seem to have found their new head coach. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a glimpse at some of the new music coming out today. Elsewhere in sports, Wemby is traveling with the Spurs this weekend while trying to recover from his concussion, and Derrick White wins the NBA Sportsmanship award. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Some rules have changed recently, and you may be a Canadian citizen now! If you're looking for a snack later this afternoon, today is "National Pigs in a Blanket Day". Maybe a tray of those in the oven? Cool story about a group of dads in Atlanta trying to encourage their kids to read more, and a wonderful story about a rooster that raised a bunch of money for a family in need in Alabama. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted a Subway employee, a nature festival that had to clarify that it's NOT a nudist festival, a woman in Texas who was mailing drugs to prison inmates hidden in bibles, a guy suspected of arson arrived at the police station for questioning with singed eyebrows, and a former "druggie" in NYC is suing Amazon for selling him whip-its. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another warm one today with showers likely this afternoon & into the overnight! We started things off with The Thursday Song(as we always do on Thursday mornings) and we asked each other Hypothetical Questions. Brian's question for Jean was: "You live in a haunted house that you can't move out of. Would you rather have ghosts that you can only see? Or ghosts you can only hear?" Jean's question for Brian was: Office Cora also joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Her Hypothetical Question for us was: " " In the news this mornings, "Storage Wars" cast member Darrell Sheets apparently took his own life yesterday, Spirit Airlines is looking for a government lifeline, a chemical leak in West Virginia kills two people & injures 19 others, and a "Day After Tomorrow" situation may actually be happening in the Atlantic Ocean. In sports, the Brew Crew lost to the Tigers last night, but the Mets won and broke their 12-game losing streak! A look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, the Sixth Man of the Year award is going to San Antonio, and the NFL Draft officially begins tonight. We talked about what's on TV and what we've been watching lately. Plus, the first "stars" for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" get released. Elsewhere in sports, Mike Vrabel is apparently going to seek counseling now, and the Kansas City Royals are teaming up with Hallmark(yes, that Hallmark) to build a new stadium. A touching story about a beloved dog that got adopted as part of a woman's dying wish, and a charity in England is pairing the elderly with people who own supercars so they can take them for a spin. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Ohio who recently got a DUI and claimed that she needed the alcohol to stay awake, a bakery in Buffalo is getting roasted online for their "sabre-bread", a family in China choose to create an A.I. clone of a woman's son rather than tell her that he died, a #FloridaWoman bought an electric wheelchair and it exploded in her driveway, and something called "stealth pork" is going viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got kinda warm yesterday! Looking at even warmer temps in the forecast today with a high of 83° expected. In the news this morning, a University of Wisconsin scientist allegedly tried to poison a coworker, Dave Mason of "Traffic" is dead at age 79, a man has been charged in connection with the deadly shooting in Louisiana earlier this week, researchers believe they have more evidence of the location of Noah's Ark, and a recall on thousands of Harley-Davidsons. In sports, the Brewers got a big win over Detroit last night, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff scores, plus…Wemby suffers a concussion…and a delay during the Kings game because of broken glass. Former Badger John Blackwell is headed to Duke, and Mike Vrabel finally speaks to the media. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching lately. Plus, Jeopardy is getting another spin-off! Today is Earth Day, so make sure you do something nice for the planet, okay? A utility worker is being praised for saving a child's life after he saved the kid from wandering into traffic on a busy road. And check out these lucky students who got a very special ride to their prom last weekend. In another edition of "One Gotta Go Wednesday", we picked which buddy cop franchise can be eliminated from this group: Lethal Weapon. Beverly Hills Cop. Bad Boys. Rush Hour. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the upcoming NFL draft, former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will have a new gig this fall, Billy Donovan is out in Chicago, and a breakdown of the WrestleMania stats that have a lot of people pissed off! Yesterday, we learned that Grant Bilse doesn't know how to polka, so we decided to come up with a list of questions to ask him next Tuesday to determine how "Wisco" he truly is. The Cleveland Cavaliers have an extremely interesting on-court game involving a leaf-blower. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a twerking substitute teacher, some pilots who had some fun while training, a dad in MN who doesn't want to live in America anymore, and a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the heat! 80° today and into the mid-80's tomorrow. Gonna have to give that central AC a test! On the show this morning, we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show about this week's NFL Draft and also got his thoughts on the Brewers. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also looked at what's new on New Release Tuesday. In the news this morning, the animal rights activists who attempted to free a bunch of dogs from a research facility this past weekend went to the Capitol in Madison yesterday to demand a meeting with Governor Evers, Christina Applegate gives an update on her health after being hospitalized recently, a deadly shooting at a popular tourist spot in Mexico, the life vest worn by a Titanic survivor sells for a LOT of money, and this Saturday is "National Drug Take Back Day"…so put it on your calendar! In sports, the Brewers start a series against the Tigers tonight, a look at yesterday's NBA & NHL playoff games along with tonight's scheduled games. The winners of the Boston Marathon, and Wemby is the first ever unanimous DPOY winner! Plus, a gamer gets banned for a decade from a tournament after striking an opponent after a match. A couple of movie trailers just dropped. We got the "Super Troopers 3" trailer yesterday…and check out this trailer for a deadly hippo movie called "Hungry". There's been a bunch of "maxxing" trends lately…like sleepmaxxing, looksmaxxing, friction-maxxing and more. And today we discussed the most recent of these trends, "nonna-maxxing". Check out these volunteers in North Carolina who came together to build 10,000 beds for kids in need. And if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind painting for your family room, take a look at this dad's side hustle that's going viral. If you're struggling with cravings, there's a new way to try and curb you snacking desires! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bullfighter who got gored right in his anus, a couple of neighbors in Germany who got into an altercation over some schnitzel-pounding, a bunch of bees that swarmed a highway in Tennessee, and a woman in Vegas who fell for an obvious scam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 4/20!!! Thankfully, the weather is improving this week. Starting with temps in the 60's today and mid-80's by Wednesday. In the news this morning, a recall on Fords, the latest on the animal rights attempt to free beagles from a research lab in Wisconsin, a deadly shooting in Louisiana, and another shooting in Iowa near the University. In sports, we talked about the Brewers weekend against the Marlins, recapped the NBA & NHL Playoffs, looked at yesterday's NASCAR results, the Giants big trade this weekend, and Braylon Mullins returning to UCONN instead of trying to head to the NBA. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also checked out a list of stoner movies for 4/20. Speaking of today's holiday, we also looked at some of the food deals that are available even if you're not celebrating, as well as some other stats & info on marijuana use in America. Elsewhere sports, the latest on the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel story as another female reporter gets fired, Vrabel won't be investigated by the NFL, and Dianna Russini apparently saved an old man & his dog after a car accident. Wild story from southern California as a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in someone's backyard. And the heroic principal from Oklahoma who subdued a would-be school shooter gets crowned Prom King by the students at his school. There's been a lot of amazing inventions over the years that have made driving a vehicle more comfortable. Power windows, blue tooth technology, remote starters…and now, there's something else on the horizon that could make things even better! Especially on those REALLY long drives. Did you see the hot dog costumes at the Cubs game over the weekend? Apparently, a woman celebrating her 50th birthday required her friends to all wear the costume to attend the game. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy stealing LEGO sets & returning the boxes with bags of pasta inside, a family in Pennsylvania that had FIVE deer break through their door and into their home, a weird insurance fraud scheme involving fake bear attacks, a frozen man in Russia is brought back to life, an extremely fast robot, and an inmate that got caught with a baggie of drugs up their ass…that they then tried to swallow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend is finally here and we've got some possible severe weather approaching later this afternoon. More rain & thunderstorms in the area sometime around 4pm. Then the temperature drops into the 40's for Saturday & Sunday before bouncing back on Monday. Definitely going to spend a bunch of time working in the back yard after the show today to try & get that all cleaned up & ready for summer. In the news this morning, the Governor declares a state of emergency for the communities in Wisconsin that got hit the hardest by the storms earlier this week, a man in Pewaukee dies in a Kwik Trip parking lot after getting struck by lightning, a class action lawsuit involving Trader Joe's, and an ICE agent is charged with assault in MN. In sports, the Brewers beat the Blue Jays again yesterday to take two out of three from Toronto, the NBA Play-In Tournament wraps up tonight with a couple of games and the actual playoffs begin tomorrow. The NHL Playoffs also begin tomorrow! Took a look at the matches scheduled for WrestleMania 42, and maybe Ovi IS coming back for one more season on the ice? Talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the trailer for the new "Street Fighter" movie just dropped, and sadly..."Spaceballs 2" isn't going to be called "The search for more money." Funny story about cops getting called to do a welfare check on an elderly woman in Ohio who was just too busy trying to beat her favorite video game to answer the phone, and a heart-warming story about an 11 year-old boy who was surprised by his classmates & teachers at his adoption hearing. Some science stuff this morning, including a device that can apparently produce clean drinking water out of thin air, and a company that's using urine from music festivals to produce an odor-free fertilizer! Elsewhere in sports, the price-gouging for the upcoming World Cup is getting out of control, Tiger Woods' attorneys are fighting an attempt to subpoena his prescription records, and a woman sitting courtside takes a basketball to the dome. Talked racing with Doc just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire…and has the whole "pickle craze" finally gone too far? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a biker who kept track of how many times he's evaded the cops(until now), a scary stat about how often A.I. chatbots are misdiagnosing medical cases, a dude in China who had a metal chopstick stuck in his throat for EIGHT years, a new procedure to get an hour-glass figure, and another mysterious death/disappearance involving a person associated with NASA & alien technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another warm one today with a high in the upper 70's. Might actually stay dry most of the day before more rain moves in on Friday. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was: "You're in the Matrix. And you can learn ONE skill just by downloading the info directly into your brain. What skill would you pick?" Jean's question for Brian was: "Which game show would you be on?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And her Hypothetical Question for us was: "If you had unlimited funds, what's one thing you'd splurge on?" In the news this morning, an attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Omaha, a hero principal at a school in Oklahoma tackles & subdues a potential shooter, a body was found in the Mississippi River in Trempealeau yesterday at the Lock & Dam 6, Ticketmaster is found guilty of creating a monopoly, and a hilarious video of a robot in Poland chasing after wild boars. In sports, the Brewers finally snapped their 6-game losing streak by beating the Blue Jays yesterday, the results of last night's NBA Play-In tournament games and a look at tomorrow night's final two play-in games, the latest on LIV Golf and the possibility that the league would lose it's funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and Matt Crocker leaves U.S. Soccer just weeks before the World Cup is set to begin. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what stuff we've been watching. Nadia from the American Pie movies(Shannon Elizabeth) is apparently launching an OnlyFans account, and a lifejacket worn by a survivor from the Titanic is going up for auction and is expected to fetch an incredibly amount of money! Elsewhere in sports, MLB & the Minnesota Twins are investigating an incident between a fan & the Red Sox' Jarren Duran the other night, and Flames goalie Dustin Wolf makes it a VERY special night for one kid in the crowd recently. A homeless man in #Florida is being called a hero after helping save a lost boy return to his family. And a virologist from Croatia treated her own breast cancer! Yesterday was Tax Day…and we took a look at what people were planning to do with their return, should they get one. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was drunk & driving 123mph in her Toyota Supra, a #FloridaMan who has been driving around while masturbating, another guy in #Florida who got on the counter of a Culver's & mooned the staff, and a couple of women in Connecticut who got popped with a bunch of drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rain and more warm weather in the forecast today. Looking at a possible high of 80° on Friday before it drops to 45 on Saturday. Perfect for sitting in front of a local record store for hours. In the news this morning, Baby Jessica gets arrested for domestic assault, the accusations against Eric Swalwell keep mounting, a possible weed breathalyzer is in development, the World Cup is coming and mass transit is going to cost you an arm & a leg, and it's Tax Day…so a look at some stats & info on why people procrastinate when it comes to filing. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Blue Jays last night and officially put Yelich on the IL, results of last night's NBA Play-In tourney games and a look at tonight's schedule, the University of Wisconsin names an interim Athletic Director, and Dianna Russini resigns from her position with The Athletic. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Is Chappelle's Show returning??? Possibly! https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americas-largest-rainforest-safe-from-logging-thanks-to-alaska-court-ruling/ A major win for the largest rainforest in America, a dad in NYC is turning his 3 year-old daughter's stories into musical masterpieces, and a burger joint in Michigan is working hard to help out a competitor. Elsewhere in sports, Sergio Garcia finally apologizes for his tantrum at the Masters last weekend, Iowa is vacating some wins from 2023, NASCAR makes some changes to the upcoming Talladega race, and the Baltimore Orioles manager who took a foul ball to the face has some significant injuries! We discussed a list of the best action movie stars and also looked at the results of a recent survey about the best airlines. Plus, the latest on the double-level seat redesign for planes. The Bears are possibly moving to Indiana…but what about a move to Kenosha? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who faked a pregnancy, a #FloridaMan who shot his Uber driver, a #FloridaDoctor who removed the wrong organ from a patient that ended up killing the person, a mustard company in NH that was polluting a river, and a #FloridaTeacher who got really creepy with some of his students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some crazy storms last night…looking at more tomorrow night and Friday as well. Should be rather nice today with a high of 75° and some clouds in the forecast. In the news this morning, Tony Gonzales of Texas is resigning from the House after admitting to a sexual relationship with a staff member, actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her, Brian Hooker gets released from police custody after being questioned in the disappearance of his wife, and a Florida teen will be tried as an adult in the alleged rape & murder of his step-sister on a cruise ship. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Blue Jays tonight, Doc Rivers is officially out as the head coach of the Bucks, the NBA Play-In Tournament starts tonight, a recap of yesterday's WNBA Draft, and Jonathan Quick hangs up his skates. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a new series from the creators of "Stranger Things". Elsewhere in sports, Dick Vitale announces he's got melanoma in his lung & liver cavity, the Baltimore Orioles manager takes a foul ball to the face, and the White Sox Pope hat is so popular…they had to expand it to everyone who bought a ticket for the game on August 11th. Cool story about a community that worked together to help a homeless guy find a place to live and a job to help him back on his feet. An interesting stat about the benefits of a digital detox. Took a look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 that was announced on last night's episode of American Idol. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about all the recent sports happenings in the state of Wisconsin. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who punched his coworker in the face ONE MINUTE after clocking in for his shift, a burglary call that turned out to be a guy with explosive diarrhea, a guy who allegedly stole Honey Buns from inmates at the jail he worked at, a company that created an A.I. Jesus and is charging people $2 to talk to it, and Brian tells Jean about Cowboy Sway getting absolutely TRUCKED at a recent rodeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, the temps are going to stay in the 70's for most of the week, until they come crashing back down to the 40's on Saturday. Sounds like a great time to get out in the yard and get all that stuff done! I've been procrastinating this year on my lawn care for some reason. In the news this morning, the latest on the crew of the Artemis II returning to Earth, Britney Spears voluntarily checks into a rehab facility, Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for Governor of California, the Wisconsin Athletic Director steps down, and President Trump and the Pope are beefing online. In sports, rough weekend for teams in the Dairy state as the Brewers get swept by the Nationals and Yelich is injured…the Bucks lose to finish the season and Doc Rivers is out as the head coach…and the Badger men's hockey team comes up a bit short against Denver in the National Championship game on Saturday. Elsewhere in sports, Rory repeats as the Masters champ, Ty Gibbs gets his first Cup series win as a driver, a hockey coach take a puck to the face, the Packers made a trade with the Eagles over the weekend, and Dana White added a fight to the UFC 250 card. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we were watching over the weekend. Cool video of a young child celebrating being cancer free while on a flight home from the hospital. The FAA is apparently looking for video game nerds to work in airports. A list of the top things the USA is better at than the rest of the world. How much will your average pet cost you during it's lifetime? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who didn't know that a water & a salad at Outback Steakhouse costs $25, a #FloridaWoman who destroyed a Subway sandwich shop after they put peppers on her sammich, a #FloridaTeacher who got busted for having sex with a student, another #FloridaWoman who illegally purchased ten cars over the course of eight days, and a mistake at the Milwaukee Marathon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week in the books and it seems like we might get into the upper 70's by Sunday! Maybe I'll get some yard work done today & tomorrow before the rain moves in on Saturday night so I can do some outdoor drinkin' on Sunday in the backyard. On the show this morning, Doc joined us with a voicemail just after 8am. He wasn't going to be in a cell-friendly spot, so he pre-recorded his racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. In the news, the latest on the Artemis II which should be landing sometime this evening in the Pacific Ocean, the member of that Tennessee school board who said some creepy stuff to a female student gets censured, Natasha Lyonne gets escorted off a plane, and speaking of planes…a flight out of Nantucket had to make an emergency landing after part of the cabin door blew off! In sports, the Brewers are back at home tonight for the first of three against the Nats, the Bucks play their final home game of the season tonight against the Nets, an update on the Masters leaderboard, the Badgers beat North Dakota yesterday to advance to the NCAA Men's hockey championship game on Saturday, and the latest City-Connect uniforms are out and the Brewers' unis cover the entire state of Wisconsin. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Also talked about another Fortnite collaboration, and Taylor Momsen getting bit AGAIN while on tour with AC/DC. Had some science stuff on the show today, including a new way to fight fires, another possible weight-loss solution, a warning about Microsoft's A.I., and solar collars to help farmers with their herds. In other animal-related news, an uplifting story about a Betta fish that just needed a good home to flourish, and a one-eyed beaver who's helping to teach people about supporting ecosystems and boosting biodiversity. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is being investigated for subscription fees, another hockey player is proving that they are just built differently than the average human, and a very unique give-away at an upcoming White Sox game. Would you give your dog a pill if it could extend his/her life? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked #FloridaMan who was arrested for reckless driving, a guy who was supposed to manage the money in a family's estate but stole the money for himself, a dude who drowned during a baptism, and a VERY creepy house for sale in Missouri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not as warm as it was yesterday, but should stay dry today with highs in the mid-50's. On the show today, we talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And we asked each other hypothetical questions because it's "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could attend any championship game featuring your team of choice, what would it be?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Which one could you live without: Internet or vehicles?" In the news this morning, the journalist from Wisconsin who was kidnapped in Iraq has been released by Iraq, a man in Texas admits to killing a 7 year-old girl in his delivery van, Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women in the Gilgo Beach serial murders, the husband of the woman who allegedly fell overboard in the Bahamas has been arrested, and the McDonald's CEO can't stop eating his own "products". In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Red Sox yesterday, MLB hands down suspensions for the brawl between the Angels & Braves, the Bucks lost again last night, the OKC Thunder clinch the #1 seed in the Western Conference with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four kicks off this afternoon with Wisconsin vs. North Dakota! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching. Plus, Brian talked about his latest favorite reels to watch while doomscrolling. A dad who runs a bakery is going viral for having his kids narrate the videos he posts, and if you're going to be on vacation sometime soon…you might want to try Out-Horse-ing your emails. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Mike Vrable/Dianna Russini scandal, Fernando Mendoza plans on skipping the upcoming NFL draft, the Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin to a big contract, Ovi is planning on mulling retirement this summer, and an unfortunate incident at a Tampa Bay Rays game recently left one fan feeling a draft. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in #Florida who strapped a dead gator to their vehicle and drove around with it on the roof, a woman who sneezed a 1-inch worm out of her nose, a guy in California who got arrested for demanding free gasoline, a world-record gathering of Michael Meyers, and filming yourself to train your A.I. robot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump Day is finally here with some really warm weather expected. Also looking at some rain tonight. Gonna try to get some yard work done before the showers begin. In the news this morning, the results of yesterday's elections in Wisconsin, President Trump announces a cease-fire with Iran, and the UW Board of Regents voted yesterday to fire the UW President. In sports, the Brewers dropped a game to the Red Sox yesterday, the Bucks also lost last night to Brooklyn, a wild dust-up between the Angels & Braves, the favorites to win next year's NCAA men's national championship, and some pics of Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel are going viral. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the very expensive reshoots that were required for the Michael Jackson movie that comes out later this month. Cute story about a seal at the New England Aquarium who's obsessed with his rubber duckie, and a college student in Vietnam is being called a hero after running into a burning building & saving seven people from the fire. Now that Artemis II is on it's way back to Earth, people are talking about what's next for the program. And that will eventually be living on the surface of the moon. Which could lead to a new species of human beings, apparently. Plus, did you see the "Full House" video they released? Elsewhere in sports, Bears legend Steve McMichael had CTE at the time of his death last year, a look at the schedule of the NCAA Frozen Four which kicks off tomorrow, a baby is born at an NHL game, and a bunch of very expensive hockey sticks are stolen during an extremely Canadian crime. Speaking of things that are expensive…check out this house in Seattle that's a bit out of it's price range. We're a few weeks removed from the whole "CEO's eating their own food" trend, but the McDonald's CEO is still trying to explain what went wrong during his video with the Big Arch burger. Taco Bell announced that they're going to be adding steak & guac nacho fries to their menu, young people are discover "Farmer's Coke", and Doritos became too expensive for the Walmart shelves! A house painter is suing UNC football coach Bill Belichick, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a unique way some schools in #Florida are trying to battle against school shooters, an angry beaver in NJ is captured after it terrorized & attacked residents, a guy in Utah got busted doing 112mph in a 70mph zone with his mom…grandmom..and a 16 year-old girl in the car, and a #FloridaWoman was also speeding and assaulted an officer who arrested her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VOTE! I know it's not a terribly important ballot, but your vote does count, so get out there & do your civic duty! On the show this morning, we talked about what IS on the ballot today in La Crosse & Eau Claire, discussed yesterday's Artemis II trek behind the moon, and we also got an update on the UW President who refuses to resign. Also, an update on kid who got injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania. In sports, the Michigan Wolverines beat the UCONN Huskies in the National Championship game last night, the Brew Crew beat the Red Sox and Willson Contreras got into it with Brandon Woodruff, a look at the men's Frozen Four later this week, and John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, who's taking over for Stephen Colbert, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Elsewhere in sports, Angel Reese is on the move, and the Dallas Stars have indefinitely banned a fan after an investigation into a Nazi salute during a game in December. The famous California eagles have two healthy eaglets, and a TikTok video about a small family business has now saved the bakery! Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning and we also looked at an unintended side effect of taking GLP-1s. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing with a toothbrush, a woman who fell from a carnival ride, a "Dexter" style murder in #Florida, and an extremely creepy school board member in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and spent some time with family & friends. Enjoyed some ham. Watched ALL the basketball! We recapped our Easter weekends this morning and we talked about what we were watching the last couple of days. In the news, an update on the Artemis II, a toddler is injured at a zoo after getting into a wolf enclosure, an insurance scam targeting Mt. Everest climbers, a Special Forces rescue of an F15 Airman shot down in Iran, and multiple people are injured when a man drives into parade. In sports, recaps of the Brew Crew weekend and the last couple of games for the Bucks, Giannis & the team are definitely headed towards an ugly break-up, the UCLA women handily beat the South Carolina team, and a look at tonight's men's matchup between UCONN & Michigan. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and could WKRP in Cincinnati actually become a reality? Heart-warming story about an entire school in New Hampshire that learned sign language because one of it's students is deaf. And two stories about heroes who saved people from being burned to death, including a 12 year-old girl. Elsewhere in sports, Geno Auriemma apologizes for his actions after the UCONN/South Carolina game on Friday night, President Trump signs an executive order to limit transfers in the NCAA, the Dallas Stars are investigating a few fans who allegedly made Nazi gestures during a game in December, and the Brewers latest mascot made it's appearance this weekend while the team was in Kansas City. A list of some Boomer opinions we can all agree on. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Waymo that was driving the wrong way, a #FloridaWoman who is accused of trying to burn down her husband's house, a boutique owner in South Carolina who won't stop swindling her customers, and a former daycare worker in MN who had a liquid lunch & fell on top of a student. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Friday! It's Easter weekend and we've got a bunch of rain in the forecast today with some thunderstorms possible tonight. Not going to warm up until next Wednesday when we might see temps get back into the 60's. With the holiday coming up on Sunday, we looked at some Easter stuff this morning including how much Americans will be spending on food, candy, and other Easter stuff. And a "new-ish" trend for kids who want to go hunting for Easter eggs. In the news this morning, Pam Bondi gets fired by President Trump, the Artemis II launch had a bit of a snafu when the toilet broke, the Tiger Woods bodycam footage gets released, the University of Wisconsin President is refusing to leave his position after being told to resign, and a recall on popular chicken nuggets from Walmart. In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series in Kansas City tonight, the Bucks are off until tomorrow when they welcome in the Celtics, the NCAA Women's Final Four kicks off later today while the men's Final Four starts tomorrow night. Michigan's getting their starting point guard back just in time after an allergic reaction sent him to the hospital, and Kirk Cousins signs with the Raiders! We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the drama surrounding the band "Turnstile". It's some wild stuff! Great story about a woman who was hiking with her dog and fell over 180 feet down a waterfall, was rescued by helicopter, and a week later they were also able to locate & rescue her dog that went missing after her tumble. Elsewhere in sports, both Tiger Woods(duh) AND Phil Mickelson will miss next week's Masters tournament, Cade Cunningham is still recovering from his collapsed lung, the Washington Wizards apologized for an April Fool's joke because overly sensitive people got butthurt on the internet, and a couple of Red Bull racers have been suspended for sabotaging a recent race by moving rocks on the race course. Lots of people are going to be traveling this weekend to see family & friends, so we discussed some of our biggest travel pet-peeves. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing inside of a chicken coop, an OnlyFans content creator who's sending "care packages" to the brave men & women of the US Military, a restaurant in Louisiana that had to install a fence around their outdoor dining area to stop homeless people from shitting on their patio, and a #FloridaTeen who was arrested after human remains were found in multiple suitcases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.