The Hammer and Nigel Show
When will Jimmy learn?! First Lady Melania Trump is asking ABC to “take a stand” after late night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent “hateful and violent” joke. During a sketch on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, host Jimmy Kimmel was giving a mock alternative speech to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In the sketch, he jabbed “Look at […]
Hoosiers not only love beer, but we’re also officially some of the best at making it! At the 2026 World Beer Cup, often dubbed the “Olympics of Beer,” five Indiana breweries rose to international prominence, bringing home an impressive haul of medals across multiple categories. Leading the charge was Indy’s own Bier Brewery and Taproom, […]
Who is Joe Buck? Jeopardy is launching a new spinoff, ESPN Jeopardy! The new spinoff was announced earlier this week, set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The show is “the ultimate match-up between sports and the world’s leading quiz show.” ESPN Jeopardy will best hosted by Mondy Night Football cohost Joe Buck. Buck guest-hosted […]
Earlier this week, Hammer and Nigel were joined by Cate Charron of IndyStar who reported that an anti-Trump protester had plans to use drones to attack the home of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.
President Trump is extending the ceasefire with Iran, just as it was set to expire. In a post on Truth Social, the president pointed to what he called a “seriously fractured” Iranian government and said Iran had requested more time. According to Trump, the U.S. will hold off on any military action while Iranian leaders […]
Over the weekend, Indianapolis said goodbye to Bob Kevoian — a defining voice in radio whose decades on The Bob and Tom Show helped shape morning entertainment for generations of listeners. He passed away after a longtime battle of stomach cancer Friday, April 17th at the age of 75. As one half of the nationally […]
The Hammer and Nigel Show spoke with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 86 President Rick Snyder for an in-depth update on crime, policing, and policy changes in Indianapolis. Snyder highlighted a notable decline in violent crime so far this year, with the city trending toward significantly fewer homicides compared to recent years. While he acknowledged […]
“Where’s the beef?!” In your cereal… You’ve heard of Wheaties but try to hold them down as we talk about a new kind of cereal, Meaties. Meaties, a new cereal brand is going viral for its main ingredient- dehydrated ground beef. The cereal is low on sugar and high on protein with a ‘grape-nuts crunch.’
Hammer and Nigel recently caught up with rock legend Stewart Copeland, best known as the powerhouse drummer for The Police. Copeland, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, helped drive one of the best-selling bands of all time, with over 75 million records sold and iconic hits like “Roxanne,” “Every Little Thing She Does […]
Finally, a court appeal to cheers to! A U.S. appeals court (5th Circuit) ruled that a 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling is in fact, unconstitutional. The original ban dates back to the Reconstruction era, 1868 preventing Americans from avoiding liquor tax evasion. However, Uncle Sam is now dealing with New Orleans’ Hobby Distillers Association, […]
Did I do that? Once a week the Hammer and Nigel crew get together to have an old fashion ‘bargument.’ We are joined by the man who coined the phrase, Dan “Bass” Levy to debate light-hearted topics that somehow get heated. The question is always tailored to a trivial argument you would have at a […]
As Artemis II nears the end of its historic 10-day mission, the most dangerous phase is still ahead: reentry. Traveling at speeds approaching 25,000 miles per hour, the Orion capsule will plunge through Earth’s atmosphere, enduring temperatures near 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit — roughly half as hot as the surface of the sun. The safety of […]