John & Gordy In The Morning

Broadcasting from a chilly Madison, John and Gordy delve into Wisconsin’s political transparency woes with Savanna Tomei-Olson, spotlighting a bill proposing $2 million for state-run Wisconsin Eye. They cover legislative debates on lab-grown meat labeling, missing persons task forces, and funding for Native American childcare. Meanwhile, Trump’s bizarre ‘Patriot Games’ announcement promises an over-the-top national […]

Guests: Rokker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

Fri Dec 19, 2025

43:55

The episode kicks off with John and Gordy discussing the surprisingly mild Wisconsin weather and pivots to the hot topics of the day. Amidst light-hearted banter about reindeer habits in Wisconsin, the duo dives into serious matters like Judge Hannah Dugan’s felony conviction and the political implications of billionaire influence, highlighted by Miriam Adelson’s support […]

Guest: Pam Jahnke

Fri Dec 19, 2025

43:30

Michael Johnson, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, shares his transformative journey from a challenging childhood to leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit. He discusses the Pay It Forward campaign, raising $1.5 million for community initiatives like home renovations and car donations. Johnson emphasizes the importance of love, family, and smart partnerships in leadership. […]

Guests: Brenna Marsicek, Michael Johnson

Thu Dec 18, 2025

43:57

Matt Rothschild fills in, chatting with Kathryn Lake about the joys of birdwatching and the Chimney Swift bird phenomenon. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils joins to tackle the educational fallout from the pandemic. Concerns over tech distractions and ADHD meds highlight the struggle to adapt. Trump’s speech gets dissected, with his erratic delivery critiqued and […]

Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

Thu Dec 18, 2025

43:57

In the second hour, the hosts are joined by Scott Rippe of Rippeology, a social media weather influencer. Rippe explains the origins of his passion for weather, which started in his childhood in Milwaukee, and describes how he grew his significant online following. He provides a holiday weather forecast for Madison, predicting above-average temperatures through […]

Guest: Scott Rippe

Wed Dec 17, 2025

43:05

In an episode of the John and Gordy Show, fill-in hosts Aaron and Jamie discuss holiday tipping etiquette and travel forecasts. The conversation begins with a segment on appropriate tipping for various service providers during the holiday season, referencing guidelines from Reader’s Digest. They cover tipping for home services, such as door persons and garbage […]

Wed Dec 17, 2025

43:06

Matt Rothschild steps in for John and Gordy, bringing Angela Lang on board to dive into pressing issues. The spotlight is on food insecurity in Southern Wisconsin, with Kris Tazelaar from Second Harvest Food Bank detailing the surging need amid SNAP cuts and economic instability. The discussion pivots to root causes like healthcare, housing, and […]

Guest: Kris Tazelaar

Tue Dec 16, 2025

41:05

Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang dive into heated discussions on the John and Gordy show. Angela reveals her organization’s shift to a co-executive model while callers raise existential questions about America’s future amid political polarization. Dan Barker of the Freedom from Religion Foundation tackles the threat of Christian nationalism and defends the U.S. founding ideals […]

Guests: Dan Barker, Judy Davidoff

Tue Dec 16, 2025

41:25

The episode kicks off with a somber tone as John and Gordy discuss the shocking murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, reflecting on his legacy from ‘All in the Family’ to ‘Spinal Tap.’ They shift to a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach and another at Brown University, highlighting the heroic acts of bystanders. In […]

Guest: Paul Soglin

Mon Dec 15, 2025

43:35

A somber start with a rundown of tragic news: Rob Reiner and his wife have been tragically killed, and chaos erupts at Bondi Beach in Australia. The Packers’ injuries and coaching woes take a backseat as the hosts discuss the relentless news cycle. A potential silver lining appears with bipartisan talks on tax cuts for […]

Guests: Audifax, Mary Sollinger, Pam Jahnke

Mon Dec 15, 2025

43:04