John & Gordy In The Morning

Welcome back to the weekly best of the John and Gordy Show! To kick us off we have Tom and Kristi Manus! They are authors of a book called Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off the Beaten Path in the Badger State. They uncovered Wisconsin’s hidden gems, from a colossal 1880s circus poster in Durand to […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Pam Jahnke, Paul Soglin, Tom and Kristi Manus

Sat Jul 26, 2025

44:02

A whirlwind episode tackles a slew of hot topics: the brewing political storm in Wisconsin with Scott Walker’s potential run and Lt. Gov. Sarah Rodriguez’s campaign launch, alongside the dire financial issues of the local Humane Society. The show also dives into national controversies, including Trump’s alleged media manipulation and the dubious EPA rollback on […]

Guests: Rokker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

Fri Jul 25, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy tackle a mixed bag of topics, from the bizarre Wisconsin weather and Tony Evers’ retirement from politics to the invasion of army worms threatening local agriculture. The duo humorously navigates the thirty minute technical glitch and about Scott Walker potentially eyeing a return. They dive into Trump’s controversial AI policies aimed at […]

Guest: Pam Jahnke

Fri Jul 25, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy start with weather woes and a Chula Vista getaway giveaway. They riff on Tesla’s wild diner-vehicle charging stations with massive LED screens, pondering Elon Musk’s future tech moves. The podcast shifts to a serious note with Jim Santelle discussing the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, which has given Trump wins on shrinking government […]

Guests: Abby Abramovich, Jim Santelle

Thu Jul 24, 2025

44:02

In this bright and early morning, hosts John and Gordy dive into the latest Supreme Court decision favoring Trump, sparking fears of unchecked presidential power. Amidst the seriousness, Gordy reveals his French toast secrets and praises Pete Schwaba’s witty film ‘The Godfather of Green Bay’ for its charming take on Wisconsin culture. Pete even included […]

Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

Thu Jul 24, 2025

44:02

Join the adventure as Tom and Kristi Manus uncover Wisconsin’s hidden gems, from a colossal 1880s circus poster in Durand to the time-traveling department store in Cudahy, selling leisure suits from the ’70s. The couple shares their tales of chasing mysteries, like Texas’s unexplainable Marfa Lights, and invites listeners to explore Wisconsin’s oddities, including the […]

Guests: Kristi Flick Manus, Mike McCabe, Tom Manus

Wed Jul 23, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy tackle the morning chaos of misaligned stoplights and a lightning-struck radio tower in Madison. As the city grapples with rain and heat advisories, the duo daydreams of flying cars and reminisce about bedroom posters. The show also dives into a ‘Would You Rather’ segment, exploring scuba diving versus flying, and laughing versus […]

Guests: Kristi Manus, Tom Manus

Wed Jul 23, 2025

44:02

Amidst giveaway excitement, the hosts discuss the Brewers-Cubs game with winner Linda, who’s thrilled to join them at American Family Field. The episode veers into quirky debates on sweeteners, with RFK Jr. advocating for a sugar comeback. A comedic dive into music nostalgia ensues, with Michael McDonald’s voice giving John and Gordy PTSD. Meanwhile, lawn […]

Guest: Amy Horak

Tue Jul 22, 2025

44:02

Join John and Gordy as they tackle everything from the strange lack of voice notes from Gen Z, to the challenges of maintaining a lush lawn amidst encroaching wildlife. The duo humorously debates summer’s sweltering weather and ponders the mysteries of nature’s caterpillars. Not only that, but Lisa Bernard from the Dane County Humane Society […]

Guest: Lisa Bernard

Tue Jul 22, 2025

44:02

John and Gordy dissect Christopher Rufo’s controversial tactics and Mehdi Hasan’s fiery debate with 20 self-proclaimed fascists. The conversation heats up with Paul Soglin discussing Trump’s shifting stance on the Epstein case and the Democrats’ struggle to rally their base through political gerrymandering. Amidst the political fervor, there’s a nostalgic factor to the early days […]

Guest: Paul Soglin

Mon Jul 21, 2025

44:02