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PACKERS/BEARS Wild Card Weekend is here! We'll break it all down, plus read some Packer-related emails. Giannis makes his most definitive statement on his future with the Bucks in an interview with The Athletic. Brewers don't come to terms on an arb deal with William Contreras, Badger football is spending a TON of money, and we make picks for Wild Card weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

August football in January is no fun. No. Fun. Sir. Packers roll over in Minnesota in Week 18, but at least make it out of the game relatively injury free. Now it's on to Chicago for a rubber match with da Bears Wild Card Weekend. They get the 7pm kickoff on Saturday night. Badgers get their QB1 for next season in the portal over the weekend, Bucks post a few wins on Friday and Sunday night. ...

Packers and Vikings basically have a preseason game for Week 18. BUT, a busy week with roster moves. Packers take a flier on former All-Pro corner, Trevon Diggs. Cut by Dallas earlier in the week and claimed by Green Bay two days later. Packers also sign quarterback Desmond Ridder to their practice squad, Jordan Love is out of the concussion protocol but Clayton Tune starts on Sunday. College Foot...

Malik Willis was fantastic but the Packer run defense couldn't stop a nose bleed on Saturday night. Shades of Joe Barry at Lambeau in a 41-24 loss to the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens. Now the Packers are locked into the #7 seed, and the Bears are division champs. Packers in Minnesota for the regular season finale with nothing on the line. Giannis returns from his calf injury and starts a little dust...

Playoffs?! We're talkin' about playoffs?? Packers are in with the Lions continued collapse in Minnesota on Christmas Day. Now? Can they still win the division (they can). Sounds like Jordan Love is trending towards playing on Saturday night, doesn't sound like the Ravens will have Lamar Jackson. Bucks win in Indy, in Memphis tonight as they try to keep their heads above water with Giannis out a fe...

In a game script reminiscent of the 2014 NFC Title Game, the Packers choke away a game in Chicago. Jordan Love left the game with a concussion, and now the Packers need a BUNCH of help if they want to win the division, and still need to find a way to clinch a playoff spot. Maddening night in Chicago.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like two weeks ago at Lambeau, a MASSIVE showdown between the Packers and Bears, this time at Soldier Field. Packers need a win to get back into first place in the NFC North. Injuries are a big storyline, Micah Parson put on season ending IR this week. JJ Watt had some interesting comments this week about wanting to be a Packers in 2021 but never receiving an offer. College Football Playoffs...

DEVASTATING DAY in Denver. Packers had a 23-14 lead and the ball in the 3rd quarter, then a turnover, then a Christian Watson injury, then a Micah Parson (probably) ACL injury, and a loss. About as bad as it could get. We'll break it down, and now a short week where the division is likely on the line in Chicago this weekend. Bucks get SMOKED by a bad Brooklyn team, not going to help the "Stay Gian...

Packers/Broncos weekend! One of the marquee matchups in the NFL for Week 15. Packers are the #2 seed in the NFC, Broncos the #1 seed in the AFC and have won 10 games in a row. Badger basketball gets THUMPED at Nebraska, and the Bucks are able to win a game as Giannis rumors keep swirling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Review of our trip to Christmas in New York City! We took our moms on a once in a lifetime voyage and we did ALL OF THE THINGS. Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Ground Zero, Times Square, Broadway musical, and some of the best food I've had in my entire life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from vacation in New York for a Victory Tuesday! Travel pod coming tomorrow, but today we chat about the Packers beating the Bears in dramatic fashion on Sunday. Now back atop the NFC North and a half game behind the Rams for the #1 seed in the NFC. Giannis trade rumors went WILD after we left on Wednesday, those have calmed down a bit, but Giannis is hurt again. 2-4 weeks with a calf strain...

PACKERS/BEARS week is here! We'll go over some of the best games in the rivalry's history, and examine a game this weekend that has MAJOR playoff/division/#1 seed implications. Bucks posted one of their worst regular season losses in recent memory in Washington on Monday, and it feels like we're at a real crossroads with this team and Giannis if they can't get it turned around. Badger hoops opens...

Some finishing touches on the Packer win in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, and our NFL roundup. Bears winning in Philly on Black Friday makes this weekend's Packer/Bear game MASSIVE at Lambeau. Badgers season ends with a thud after some momentum at the end of the season, Bucks get Giannis and Kevin Porter back and need to stack up some December wins.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Victory Friday! Packers sweep the Lions in Detroit on Thanksgiving. Matt LaFleur's playcalling and aggressiveness were A+++. Toyotathon Jordan Love rolls, Micah dominates, Packers get to 8-3-1. Badgers try to hit the offseason with a TON of momentum, Paul Bunyan's axe on the line tomorrow. Bucks continue to struggle without Giannis, Badger basketball gets a nice win against Providence, and the Bre...

VICTORY MONDAY! Packers get a little conservative at the end, but the defense dominates JJ McCarthy as the Packers roll to a 23-6 win at Lambeau. Now, a MASSIVE game in Detroit on Thanksgiving. Badgers roll to a 27-10 win over #21 Illinois on Saturday night, feels like some very real momentum is finally building for Luke Fickell. One game left to get the axe on Saturday in Minnesota. Bucks 0-2 wit...

Packer/Viking weekend! In my lifetime, I think this has been a more bitterly contested rivalry than Packers/Bears. Packers need a win before a short week and road trip to Detroit. Badgers have a LOT to prove in the final two weeks of the season, starting with Senior Night at Camp Randall on Saturday night against Bielema and Illinois. Bucks lose two games and Giannis this week, Woody is back with...

Was it pretty? For sure not. But the Packers got a win they absolutely needed to get, and Jordan Love played one of the best games of his career, even if the box score doesn't show that. Now on to one of the 5 division games remaining on the schedule, the Vikings at Lambeau this weekend. Badgers cover against #2 Indiana, the next two weeks determine my optimism level for Fickell next season. Bucks...

Packer offense stalls out again on MNF, now a must win in New York against a team with an interim coach and a backup QB starting on Sunday. Plus, an interesting email from a listener about Matt LaFleur, Craig Counsell, and Pat Murphy. Badgers try to build on a top 25 win at #2 Indiana this weekend, Bucks back in NBA Cup action tonight, and Pat Murphy wins his second NL Manager of the Year award. S...

The Badgers WON A GAME! Against a top 25 team! First one since 2021. I don't think this means Fickell is the guy, but it was nice to enjoy a Badger football Saturday for the first time in a while. Packers tonight against the defending champion Eagles, and the Bucks split the weekend against the Bulls and Rockets, feeling pretty decent overall at 6-4 through 10 games.  See omnystudio.com/liste...

Chris McInstosh officially announces that Luke Fickell will be back as Badger head coach in 2026. I realize the two are tied together, but holy moly. Badgers get set for #23 Washington at Camp Randall on Saturday. Packers get set for the Eagles on Monday night, Tucker Kraft officially ruled out for the season, a quiet trade deadline on Tuesday for the Packers. Giannis knocks down a game winner on...

Packer lay a turd at home against Carolina, losing as a nearly two touchdown favorite. I'm not saying Matt LaFleur needs to be fired, but it's clear in year 7 we've got some 'themes' that aren't ideal in games like yesterday. Also: Tucker Kraft out for the year, might be a bigger deal than the game itself. The World Series ends in a Game 7 classic, one of the best World Series matchups of my lifet...

Halloween Edition! Packers take on the Panthers, trying to avoid the classic "trap" game between the Steelers and Eagles matchups. Bucks return to the NBA on NBC on Tuesday with a win against the Knicks, then beat the Warriors WITHOUT Giannis! Ryan Rollins, what a week. World Series gave us an instant classic in Game 3, then the Blue Jays bounce back in Games 4 and 5, one win away from taking down...

Love and the Packers get the better of Rodgers and the Steelers in primetime! Victory Monday! Love's second half is one of the best of his career, and Tucker Kraft continues a breakout season on National Tight End Day. Waton makes his return as well. Badgers showed some fight at #6 Oregon, and hell, they scored a touchdown! Now on to their 2nd bye of the season. Bucks off to a 2-1 start and their...

Rodgers/Packers Weekend! Aaron has plenty of nice things to say about his time in Green Bay, claims this is not a revenge game (wink), Packers get set to head to Pittsburgh in primetime. Badger football players shed more light on the meeting Chris McIntosh had with the team before the Ohio State game, now head to Oregon to take on the #6 Ducks. Bucks win their opener as the franchise welcomes back...

Packers salvage the weekend! Micah has his first signature performance in a Packer jersey, 3 sacks and TEN QB pressures. Matt LaFleur goes for it on a big 4th down and the Packers get their first road win of the season. Brewer seasons ends at the hands of Shohei Ohtani on Friday night. Swept away in the NLCS, as Ohtani tosses 6 shutout and homers three times. Unbelievable. Badgers get whooped at h...