The Bill Michaels Show

Bill opens the show discussing April Fools jokes he's already fallen for, including Wisconsin banning 'Jump Around' at football games. He then discusses this weekend's Duke--UNC showdown, the Bucks huge win over the Nets last night and the greatness of Giannis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forbes' Rob Reischel joins the show to talk Packers offseason and the team without Davante Adams. Bill then talks about Giannis' greatness and gives his take on whether he should be NBA MVP. Bill and Ben also react to news that the White Sox have traded RP Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers for OF AJ Pollock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS58's Kevin Holden joins the show to talk Brewers spring training and what next week's Opening Day will look like. Bill then reacts to the story of minor league umpires announcing replay calls on a microphone as referees do in the NFL. Ben also debuts a special segment: April Fools Headlines: Real or Fake? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill discusses the Bucks injury report for tonight's contest against the Clippers as well as preview the contest. He then talks about which story is less surprising: the recent Jerry Jones paternity story or Dan Snyder working multiple finance books in Washington. Ben then finishes last hour's segment of April Fools Headlines: Real or Fake? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Peter Bukowski Joins (0:00) -What Baseball Gets Wrong (17:14) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show by discussing some thoughts ahead of next month's NFL Draft and whether baseball should be played in March--when the weather is like it was today. He and Ben then discuss Wisconsin F Ben Carlson entering the transfer portal, the MLB calendar and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Bukowski of the Locked On Packers Podcast joins the show to talk about NFL Draft prospects, the Packers need at WR and what Matt Lafleur said this week at the owner's meetings. Bill then discusses the Packers salary cap situation, what baseball gets wrong and how to romanticize the game again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Seth Partnow joins the show to talk about the Bucks chances in the East, what the team looks like entering the playoffs and which teams are in good form entering the postseason. Bill then talks about how to improve baseball, Ben gives his ideas and the two discuss the greatness of dollar dog nights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill discusses ways to fix baseball and appeal to a larger fan base. He also gives his take on ESPN's projection of the Brewers' season, how to shorten baseball games, Bruce Arians retiring and the Packers needs at wide receiver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Will Sammon Talks Brewers (0:00) -Jim Owczarski Talks Bucks (19:10) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill leads off the show talking about the Brewers naming Corbin Burnes their Opening Day starter, and how many reactions to the news are puzzling. He then discusses the transfer portal in college athletics, NFL overtime rules, the Bucks' big win over the 76ers last night and the Brewers' World Series chances See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill spends much of the hour talking about whether this season is a prove-it year for Brewers OF Christian Yelich. Rivals.com's Ben Worgull also joins to talk Graham Mertz, new coaching staff and Wisconsin spring practice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Will Sammon joins the show to talk Brewers spring training and what fans should expect from Christian Yelich this season. Bill then revisits Will's answers and talks about whether it's a boom-or-bust season for Yelich. Bill also reacts to an Adam Schefter tweet saying Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams should be able to run by draft day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski joins the show to talk last night's Bucks--Sixers game, Giannis' MVP chances, where the Bucks stand in the East and more. Bill and Ben then talk Tiger Woods playing at Augusta, expectations for Yelich and the Brewers and why Minor League Baseball is moving second base See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Should Packers Fan Panic? (0:00) -John Fanta Previews Final Four (14:37) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opens the show discussing the time-old argument of the "best rivalry in sports" in honor of this weekend's Final Four contest between UNC and Duke. He then answers two questions: should Packers fans be panicking about the lack of wide receiver talent? and is the Packers front office somewhat of a mess? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX's John Fanta joins the show to talking about basketball over the weekend and preview this weekend's Final Four. We then hear Matt Lafleur's press conference at the coaches meeting in Florida and Bill discusses the breaking news that the NFL has changed its overtime rules in the playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill and Ben react to Tiger Woods reportedly practicing at Augusta National ahead of next week's Master's. Bill then discusses Corbin Burnes as the Brewers opening day starter, what the Packers need at wide receiver and the NFL changing its overtime rules See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Spielberger of ProFootballFocus joins the show to talk about the Packers options at wide receiver and what some of the biggest NFL moves mean to how teams structure their rosters. Bill then discusses Corbin Burnes as the Brewers opening day starter, expectations for the Packers passing offense and whether the team should explore a deal for Seattle WR DK Metcalf See omnystudio.com/listener for...

-NFL Overtime Rule Change? (0:00) -NFL Draft in Green Bay (15:41) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill reacts to the weekend of March Madness games, including Purdue's inexplicable loss to St Peter's and Duke reaching the Final Four. He then discusses the Brewers roster entering the regular season, whether a Ryan Braun return would be positive, the Brewers win total and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill discusses his fundraiser last Friday night, the group picture from the NFL coaches meeting, the race to win the NL central, whether Christian Yelich will return to form, whether there anybody has a better pitching staff than the Brewers and an NFL Network interview with Packers HC Matt Lafleur See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill discusses the playoff picture across the National League entering the MLB season, which team from the NL East could emerge, breaking news about where the 2024 NFL Draft will be held, what it would take to get a draft in Green Bay and the moves the Packers still need to make this offseason See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill discusses the possibility of a future NFL Draft being held in Green Bay. We then hear NFL Network's Ian Rapoport talk about the latest in the possible change to the NFL overtime rules and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-MVS, Aaron Rodgers And The Money (0:00) -Eric Baranczyk Joins (10:20) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.