Mr. Irrelevant (with Alex Strouf)

Ep. 394 Love’s MVP Buzz Meets Brewers’ Big Weekend

Alex Strouf and Josh DiMaggio kick off Memorial Day weekend with Dollar Dog strategy, Brewers-Dodgers excitement, and plenty of Packers quarterback talk. They react to Mina Kimes praising Jordan Love and debate whether Love has a real MVP case heading into 2026. The guys also discuss Joe Thomas’ strong review of Jordan Morgan and what a better Packers offensive line could mean for Love and Matt LaFleur. Later, they break down the Brewers’ sweep of the Cubs, the upcoming Dodgers and Cardinals series, and why Memorial Day is a key baseball checkpoint. The hour wraps with a Matthew Stafford conspiracy theory and a holiday weekend sendoff.

Ep. 393 Packers Pressure, Breakout Candidates & Matt LaFleur’s Redemption Tour

Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio and Will Sommers dive deep into what the Packers need to become a legitimate Super Bowl team in 2026, separating the roster into two categories: players who need to break out and players who must evolve into true NFL stars. The conversation centers around Jordan Love officially taking ownership of the offense, Christian Watson’s potential leap into elite territory, and whether Tucker Kraft, Evan Williams and Edgerrin Cooper are on the verge of national stardom. The guys debate whether Matt LaFleur is poised for a major bounce-back season after a disappointing 2025 campaign and discuss why this season has to be viewed as “Super Bowl or bust” following three straight playoff appearances. They also break down concerns surrounding the offensive line, Micah Parsons’ absence early in the year, and whether Green Bay finally has enough high-end talent to compete with the NFC’s elite. Later, the crew pivots into another heated Brewers-Cubs rivalry discussion as Milwaukee climbs back into first place behind Jacob Misiorowski’s dominance and continued pitching depth. They react to Cubs fans unraveling online, Pete Crow-Armstrong controversy, weird Twitter group chats devoted to hating PCA, and why the Brewers continue to frustrate big-market fanbases despite spending far less money. The episode wraps with reactions to Aaron Rodgers officially announcing 2026 will be his final NFL season, plus One Word Wednesday featuring a fake mentalist scandal, golfer drama at the PGA Championship, and the latest examples of athletes and fans going completely off the rails.

Ep. 392 Will the Packers Start 0-2 in 2026? + Rodgers Returns & Brewers-Cubs Heat Up

Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio and Will Sommers break down the Packers’ newly released 2026 schedule, including a loaded primetime slate, a Christmas showdown with the Bears, and why Green Bay could still be a 12-win contender even without Micah Parsons early in the season. The guys react to Adam Schein predicting the Packers will finish last in the NFC North, debate whether Jordan Love has officially entered his prime, and discuss why the NFL schedule release has become a full-blown entertainment event. The crew also dives into the brewing rivalry tension between Packers and Bears fans after “Bears Still Suck” chants echoed through Lambeau during Luke Combs weekend and “Green Bay Sucks” chants broke out at Cubs-White Sox games. Plus, reactions to Matt LaFleur shotgunning beers on stage, Tucker Kraft stealing the spotlight, and why sports rivalries have become full-on pop culture moments. Later, the guys talk Brewers-Cubs at Wrigley, the Brewers’ ongoing power shortage despite staying near the top of the NL Central, and whether Milwaukee finally needs to make a splash for a true home run hitter at the deadline. They also hit on Aaron Rodgers officially returning to Pittsburgh, the lingering Giannis drama in Milwaukee, Malice at the Palace memories, random alien conspiracies, and one of the strangest headlines ever written about Milwaukee potholes.

Ep. 391 Packers Schedule Buzz, Giannis Drama & Brewers Fever

Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio and Will Sommers react to the Packers’ 2026 schedule, including a loaded home slate, major primetime matchups, the Christmas game against the Bears and a late-season showdown with the Bills at Lambeau. They debate Green Bay’s win total, the NFC North outlook and why the NFL has fully turned schedule release into entertainment. The guys also dive into the latest Bucks drama after Myles Turner revealed details about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s lateness and Doc Rivers’ lack of fines. Plus, Brewers fever keeps rising, Will prepares for Cubs-White Sox weekend, and the crew wraps with what they missed.

Ep. 390 Packers Optimism vs. Reality, Schedule Storylines & One Word Chaos

Alex Strouf and Will Sommers roll through a Wednesday edition of Mr. Irrelevant—without Josh DiMaggio (again)—and break out the full “list edition” of the show. Strouf lays out his top reasons for optimism and concern heading into the Packers’ 2026 season, from Jordan Love’s prime and a revamped defense to lingering questions at cornerback, running back depth, and the ever-nerve-wracking kicker position. The guys also preview key storylines ahead of the NFL schedule release, including potential marquee matchups, Thanksgiving game possibilities, and which early-season games could define Green Bay’s trajectory. Elsewhere, it’s classic Mr. Irrelevant chaos: coffee spills, Will’s elite history of accidental drink disasters, a deep dive into bizarre sports stories during One Word Wednesday, and an unexpectedly hilarious segment where Strouf admits to not seeing some of the most iconic movies ever made—leading to a crowdsourced “must-watch” list from listeners. The episode wraps with golf talk, weekend plans, and just enough randomness to keep things perfectly on-brand.