On this week's weekly best of John and Gordy, they continue their conversation with Dr. Tim Slekar from the podcast BustED Pencils on WMDX 92.7. The discussion focuses entirely on the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, and his stated quest to "drive out Marxism in the schools." Dr. Slekar takes a heavily ironic and sarcastic stance, suggesting that if students were truly learning enough about Marxism to threaten the country, they'd have to be proficient in it, which he implies is highly unlikely since they are already struggling with reading and math. After those two segments, John & Gordy invites Sha'Ron Buie, the Associate Director of the Just Dane Organization, onto the show to talk about the ongoing work around community justice and reentry in Dane County. He discussed how data can drive smarter policy — especially when addressing racial disparities in the justice system. Sha’Ron reflected on his time at Just Dane and how lived experience is extremely crucial in helping formerly incarcerated people rebuild their lives. He will be honored at an organization called MOSES for his community impact. We end off the weekly best of John & Gordy with Mike McCabe who joins the show today to talk about his most recent substack article titled, Time To Grow The F UP. He talked about adulthood means facing reality without sugarcoating it or giving up hope. You accept that life includes loss and struggle, but also beauty. Then he quotes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who talks about how both youth and old age involve limits — when you’re young, adults limit you; when you’re old, your body does. Kareem says aging means letting go of ego and accepting change instead of fighting it. John agrees and states, "Who doesn't love Kareem?" The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

The second hour of The John & Gordy Show was a special Halloween edition packed with spooky stories, eerie laughs, and a few surprises along the way! Our guest Todd Michaels, host of the popular podcast Real Ghost Stories Online, joined us to share some chilling tales and talk about why people are so fascinated by the supernatural. His real-life ghost encounters set the perfect mood for Halloween week! We also checked in with Rokker for aMax Ink Radio Preview, giving listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming up on his Saturday show. Between the haunting stories, great music talk, and plenty of Halloween spirit, it was a frightfully fun episode that kept everyone entertained from start to finish. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guests: Todd Michaels, Rokker

This week’s special Halloween edition of The Show with John and Gordy was full of spooky fun and fascinating guests! One of the highlights was our conversation with Pam Jahnke, who joined us to celebrate International Bat Appreciation Week—a topic that couldn’t have been more fitting for Halloween. Pam shared some surprising facts about bats, their importance to agriculture and ecosystems, and helped clear up some of the myths that make these creatures seem scarier than they are. Along with the Halloween spirit in the studio, John and Gordy kept things light with seasonal stories, laughs, and plenty of tricks (and treats) for listeners (even though Gordy doesn't believe in ghosts). From eerie fun facts to friendly banter, it was a festive episode that celebrated both the spooky season and the natural world’s unsung heroes—bats! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Pam Jahnke

Still celebrating their two-year anniversary on the air, they talk with a long-time friend, Sly, on the phone. They reminisce about knowing each other from their early days at WMAD when Sly was working overnights. The conversation touches on the unpredictable nature of radio, with Sly humorously noting that two years in radio is like two decades. The discussion then takes a political turn, with Sly expressing cynicism about the current state of affairs, referencing the tear gas incident involving a priest in Chicago and equating recent political actions to "Green Acres" meets "Stephen King." Jim Santelle,  host of Amicus: A Law Review as well as an attorney and former public prosecutor, joins the show. He mentions the importance of the upcoming federal court meeting with Donald Trump about the imposing of tariffs. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Jim Santelle

Happy two year anniversary for John and Gordy! With two years at Civic Media, you would think they'd get the hang of it by now. Yet, Angry Johnny still comes out every now and again and Gordy still doesn't believe in ghosts. No seriously, we cannot thank all you listeners for turning on your radio dial and keeping us on air! Tim Slekar, host of BustED Pencils, joins the show to talk about spooky Halloween stories to the fellas. Tim told them that teachers across the country are worried about their freedom to teach. He states, "That is why teachers are leaving." In other news, John wants to politically activate the FCC (which has yet to happen) as well as have his own gold crown just like Trump. It's a crazy one this morning let me tell you! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

In the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, Mike McCabe joins the show. Author of Miracles Across County Q, Mike talked about his most recent substack called Time To Grow The F Up. In the article, he talked about how adulthood means facing reality without sugarcoating it or giving up hope. You accept that life includes loss and struggle, but also beauty and life. Then he quotes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who talks about how both youth and old age involve limits — when you’re young, adults limit you; when you’re old, your body does. The boys giggle about how Mike is the only race of sunshine during the entirety of the show. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Mike McCabe

Good morning Madison! We are live with John & Gordy talking about the recent World Series games. John doesn't care for that though, and wants to talk politics. Before that, producer Dom talks about his time in Spirit Halloween and how he got yelled at for "cutting the line". Later in the hour, JAG talks about how the MAGAs are making the government shutdown much more painful than it needs to be. Stay tuned for the second hour as the fellas talk with Mike McCabe on his recent substack! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

For the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, they take callers as well as incorporate more funny jingles for their weather and phone segments. John talks about Rachel Maddow's remarks about how well Chicago is handling the ICE invaders. Also, they get into talk about President Biden's executive actions that were signed using the Autopen, which Republicans link to claims about his mental state. The report also focused on his pardons he granted while he was in office, including to Hunter Biden. John states that using an Autopen is "legal" and suggesting the Republicans are viewing the issue through a "GOP or MAGA filter". They both agree that because Trump had previously used an Autopen, his pardons may also be considered void by the same logic. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

At the beginning of the first hour of the John & Gordy Show, Producer Dom told the guys that the doctors visit yesterday went terrible. With not being allowed to have dairy, texter Mark gave his advice as well as John. Lisa Bernard from the Dane County Human Society joins the show to talk about pets held for adoption. Here are some of the furry friends we spotlighted on the show! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Lisa Bernard

In the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, caller called and listeners listened as JAG described the whole political atmosphere as being on fire! Sha'Ron Buie, leader of the Board of Directors for the Federal Defender Service for both the Eastern and Western Districts, the Dane County Community Justice Council's Pretrial Services Subcommittee, the Community Police Advisory Board, the Madison Justice Team, and the Madison and Milwaukee Reentry Councils. He talked about MOSES organization honoring him this coming November! Learn more about Sha'ron's advocacy here! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Sha'Ron Buie

In the first hour if the John and Gordy show, the fellas decided to talk about Gordy's future cleaning habits for his new house! Just ask John was in full effect as they described how you can clean your oven! Pam Jahnke joined the show to talk about the recent Packer game extravaganza and how Aaron Rodgers wanted to prove something. They joked about the Steelers jerseys as well as the new kicker being thrown onto the practice squad. Not only that, but John & Gordy gave listeners a few inciteful cuts about Charlie Kirk that will have you puzzled! Kirk believes that women shouldn't date liberal boyfriends. Kathryn also joined the conversation stating there was a ton of pressure to have sex in the 70's and 80's. No relationship before or after required. In reflection it was a disgusting time for women. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Pam Jahnke

To kick off this weekly best of the John & Gordy Show, JAG delve into Wisconsin's spectral side with tales of haunted sites like the Wonder Bar and the Cozy Inn, before exploring Wisconsin's fascinating history with Tom and Kristi Manus, authors of 'Secret Wisconsin.' Their travels uncover bizarre tales, from Duncan Yo-Yo's past to the intriguing Cozy Inn legacy. The guys then talk with former three time Madison Mayor, Paul Soglin. He shares insights on how protests invigorate movements and the significance of moderate candidates in swing districts. They end with great callers like Charles and Jo who talk about the terrible destruction of the east wing. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guests: Paul Soglin, Tom and Kristi Manus

In the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, Savannah Tomei-Olson joins the show today to talk about the two Madison music figures in the last 10 days or so. First it was Herb Frank, who started Frank Productions (now FPC Live) with his wife Sylvia, who the Sylvee is named after. He's a big part of why Madison scores big names. And Bob Queen was on the other end of the spectrum, he was dedicated to ensuring we had chances to see music for free in our neighborhoods. He started the Fete de Marquette, started the Marquette Waterfront Festival, and built up the Orton Park Festival. He reportedly got one last performance outside his hospital room before he died. Also on the show, Rokker joins for a Max Ink Preview! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guests: Rokker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

In the first segment of the John & Gordy Show, we had on Pam Jahnke, who talked all about the freezing temperatures that have taken over Wisconsin. The freezing has caused some of the potatoes to rupture, yet all of the pumpkins seem to be perfectly fine. The ballroom extravaganza is still in high order as John gives the listeners cuts about what other congressmen have to say about this destruction! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Pam Jahnke

In the second hour, John & Gordy talk with Jim Santelle from Amicus: A Law Review. Jim states how Trump has invoked emergency powers for military during the No Kings Rallies all throughout the states. They even joked that maybe when a Democratic president gets to office, they can fire the Supreme Courts! John also had a few cuts describing right wing protestors hating the way the left is protesting (no surprise there). Gordy gives the listeners a weather update with a fancy new jingle attached! You are not going to want to miss this episode! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Jim Santelle

On the first hour of the John & Gordy Show, John dove right into the randomness of the White House ballroom extravaganza. Trump has now pooled another 100 million dollars into this ballroom and we plan on the project to cost even higher in the long run. Dr. Tim Slekar joins the show in the third segment to talk about the department of education cutting all funding! Gordy speaks about his nephew having autism and how Special Need teachers are at the forefront of this blow. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

In this episode, John got into the reasoning behind the random decisions being made on the Whitehouse "renovations." Installing a ballroom into the eastside of the white house is unethical. Substack blogger, Mike McCabe joins the show today to give his take on this issue. He also went to the No Kings Protest last weekend in Minneapolis! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Mike McCabe

It was a great morning for John & Gordy! The birds were chirping and the winds were howling. They get right inot topics dealing with immigration and other societal issues. The delve into the ICE problem the U.S is having and now even Spotify is apart of. Spotify is including ICE advertisements as promotional value to their uproar. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!

In a whirlwind of local activism and spooky folklore, the episode kicks off with a stirring speech by Judge Everett Mitchell at Madison's No Kings Rally, emphasizing a fight against modern fascism and the reshaping of democracy. Mallory McMorrow debunks myths about paid protesters, and a mysterious commentator warns of creeping authoritarianism. The hosts delve into Wisconsin's spectral side with tales of haunted sites like the Wonder Bar and the Cozy Inn, before exploring Wisconsin's fascinating history with Tom and Kristi Manus, authors of 'Secret Wisconsin.' Their travels uncover bizarre tales, from Duncan Yo-Yo's past to the intriguing Cozy Inn legacy. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy! Guest: Tom and Kristi Manus

John and Gordy tackle a brisk morning with banter on autumn attire and online shopping quirks before veering into weightier topics. They dissect the weather, political antics, and the bizarre renovations at the White House, including Trump's controversial ballroom plans. The duo debates the ethics of Turning Point USA's presence in schools, likening it to Antifa after-school programs. Meanwhile, climate concerns escalate with CO2 levels skyrocketing, yet the EPA pushes massive deregulation. As Tom Tiffany's gubernatorial bid launches with misinformation on Wisconsin's budget, John and Gordy keep listeners entertained with sharp wit and an irreverent take on current events. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!