Episode Details

The Homer Hour turned into a full-on celebration of Jacob Misiorowski ahead of another massive Brewers-Cubs matchup at Wrigley Field. Homer repeatedly declared that nothing else in sports mattered because “The Miz is pitching tonight,” while callers joined in to describe the Brewers phenom as appointment television and one of the most exciting athletes Milwaukee has ever seen. Homer even broke down all of his Mizorowski bets for the night, including strikeout totals and innings pitched, while marveling at the young ace’s historic velocity and strikeout numbers. The Cubs rivalry added even more juice to the conversation as fans looked forward to the Brewers continuing their dominance over Chicago and Craig Counsell. Later in the hour, Homer and Jason Wilde debated NFL owners versus players over lifetime healthcare, the possibility of an 18-game schedule, and why NFL players continue to prioritize immediate money over long-term benefits.