Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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A Packers podcast committed helping you become a smarter fan. Former WTMJ newscaster Jon Meerdink goes beyond the headlines in Blue 58, bringing you a unique, upbeat perspective on everything Green Bay Packers. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast episodes:

04.22.2024
761 - Justis Mosqueda and Tyler Brooke Explain the NFL Draft
After weeks of trying to figure out what the Packers should do in the NFL Draft, it seemed like a good time to bring in a couple of guys who know what they're doing. Justis Mosqueda and Tyler Brooke. Listen...
04.19.2024
760 - NFL Draft Mailbag
We take your questions on anything and everything that’s on your mind. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little...
04.18.2024
759 - Plenty of Talent to Consider on the Defensive Line
The NFL Draft is nearly here and that means we’ve got to wrap up our pre-draft previews. If the Packers are ready to add talent on the defensive line, where should they look? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear...
04.16.2024
758 - How Will the Packers Handle the Offensive Line in the 2024 NFL Draft?
If the Packers have a big need on offense, it’s on the offensive line. How and when should the Packers address it? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT...
04.11.2024
757 - The Packers Don't Need Another Tight End (But I Want One Anyway)
With two promising young tight ends already on the roster, the Packers definitely don’t need to draft another one, right? Right?! GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE...
04.09.2024
756 - Packers Need a Dance Partner at Safety
Xavier McKinney solved the Packers’ biggest defensive need, but the Packers need to give him a running mate. So let’s find him one today, and throw in another slot defender if we can. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear...
04.04.2024
755 - Packers Have Options at Cornerback in 2024 Draft
The Packers probably could use some help at cornerback, but the kind of help they need will depend a lot on their internal opinion of the position. Where does that leave this year’s draft class? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail...
03.29.2024
754 - Why the Packers Shouldn't Ignore Wide Receivers in the 2024 Draft
The Packers don’t need a receiver, but ignoring the position can bring its own problems. Fortunately, there is a full menu of options available in this year’s draft. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer...
03.26.2024
753 - Packers Need a Linebacker in the 2024 NFL Draft
The Packers are in need of some help at linebacker, but what help is there to be had? Let’s take a look at this year’s class of prospects. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer...
03.21.2024
752 - Quarterbacks and Running Backs in the 2024 NFL Draft
The Packers seem all but set at both quarterback and running back, but there’s reason to think they’re in the market for more. How do you find a good one and who’s looking good in this year’s class? GET IN TOUCH Leave...
03.19.2024
751 - Packers Don't Need an EDGE (but there are some interesting ones)
It’s time to dive into the NFL Draft and we’re coming out of the gates with edge rushers. It’s not a high-end need for the Packers, but it’s a hard position to ignore. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear...
03.15.2024
750 - Meet Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney
We got to meet the Packers’ two newest additions today. What did they have to say during their first appearances in Green Bay? And what else might be out there at the Packers’ positions of need? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a...
03.12.2024
749 - Packers Make Big Moves in Free Agency Bonanza
The Packers have had a very busy start to free agency, with big names leaving Green Bay and donning the green and gold. Let’s break it all down. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer...
03.08.2024
748 - Who Should the Packers Target in Free Agency?
Free agency is looming and the Packers might be spenders this year. Who will they bring to Green Bay, if anyone? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE...
03.05.2024
747- 2023 Recap: Safeties, Offensive Line, and Specialists
We’re capping off our position-by-position look at the 2023 Packers with a tour through the safety room, a check-in with the offensive line, and a quick look at the specialists. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in...
02.29.2024
746 - 2023 Recap: Cornerbacks Struggle in Bigger Roles
The Packers’ cornerbacks had an up and down journey in 2023, some of which was due to things outside their control. How does a new scheme affect this unit? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future...
02.28.2024
745 - 2023 Recap: Tight Ends Give a Tantalizing Glimpse of the Future
The Packers took two tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft, and both made huge strides during the season, leading to an overall very exciting season for what is objectively the best position in all of football. GET IN TOUCH Leave...
02.22.2024
744 - 2023 Recap: What Did Joe Barry Want from the Linebackers, Anyway?
The Packers linebackers are almost a forgotten child on defense. Were they the problem in 2023? Not necessarily. But did they make the defense better? Well… GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school...
02.20.2024
743 - 2023 Recap: Packers Wide Receivers Make the Grade
The Packers went ultra-young at wide receiver and it paid off with a pretty spectacular season. How does this group build for next year? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach...
02.16.2024
742 - 2023 Recap: Packers Defensive Line Excels in Strange Role
Let’s talk about the defensive line. Like their teammates on the edge, the story of the Packers’ defensive line might have more to do with how they’re used in 2024 than how they performed in 2023. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a...
02.13.2024
741 - Packers Running Backs Show Value in 2023
The Packers gave us a good example of how valuable running backs can be in 2023, but no position group has a murkier outlook for 2024. How will this group shake out over the next few months? GET IN TOUCH Leave us...
02.09.2024
740 - Packers Edge Rushers Turn in a Solid 2023
The Packers’ edge rushers delivered on their potential in 2023, but with changes coming to the defense, how does this unit project for next season? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact?...
02.06.2024
739 - Coaching Changes, Coordinators, and Quarterbacks
The Packers are filling out their coaching staff as Jeff Hafley begins to put his spin on the defense. Who’s in, who’s out, and who should you know more about? Then, let’s take a look at the Packers’ coordinators and...
02.01.2024
738 - Jeff Hafley is the Packers' DC
The Packers have a new defensive coordinator. Welcome to the Jeff Hafley era. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as...
01.30.2024
737 - Packers' Defensive Coordinator Candidates In Their Own Words
The Packers’ search for a defensive coordinator appears to be heating up. Who’s it going to be? And will Matt LaFleur get it right this time? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school...
01.26.2024
736 - Joe Barry is Gone, Brian Gutekunst is Crushing It
Surprise, surprise, the Packers are going to have a new defensive coordinator in 2024. Who’s it going to be and how did we get here? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school...
01.24.2024
735 - The State of the Packers
The 2023 Packers season is over. Now it’s time to start taking a look at what was, why it was that way, and what’s going to happen in the future. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
01.21.2024
734 - Victory Escapes the Packers in San Francisco
It was there and then it was gone. The Packers fell to the 49ers practically by their own hand. Now it’s time to lick our wounds and figure out what’s next. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself...
01.19.2024
733 - The Packers Can Beat the 49ers
The Packers are beyond what anybody expected and probably beyond what anybody could have hoped for. Now they have to face what could be the best remaining team in the playoffs, visiting San Francisco to take on the 49ers. GET IN...
01.17.2024
732 - Who Will Step Up for the Packers' Defense?
Slowing down Kyle Shanahan’s powerful 49ers is going to require a big effort on defense, and that effort is going to come down as much to who’s playing as what they’re doing on the field. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail...
01.15.2024
731 - The Packers Destroyed the Cowboys
The Packers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys. That’s it. That’s the whole intro. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little...
01.12.2024
730 - Can the Packers Pull an Upset in Dallas?
The Packers have come a long way this season, and their next stop in their ascension is Dallas. Or Arlington. Wherever the Cowboys play. It’s playoff time on Sunday either way. Can they win? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and...
01.10.2024
729 - Does Jordan Love Prove that QBs Should Sit?
Jordan Love exceeded expectations in 2023, but can we put some numbers to his success? And maybe there’s a deeper question: is Love a model for the rest of the league to follow? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear...
01.08.2024
728 - The Packers are Playoff-Bound
The Packers took care of business, beat the Bears, and earned a spot in the playoffs. Take a moment and savor this one before we move on to what’s next. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
01.04.2024
727 - Can the Packers' Right the Final Wrong of 2022?
The Packers have a chance to do in 2023 what they couldn’t do in 2022: lock up a playoff spot with a home win over a divisional opponent. Will they finish the job this time? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail...
01.03.2024
726 - 2024 Resolutions for the Green Bay Packers
We’re starting a new year, which means that it’s the perfect time for some Packers-themed resolutions. What should be on the team’s self-improvement list this year? BUY THE CHICAGO DELENDA EST SHIRT https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/50460967-chicago-delenda-est GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself...
01.01.2024
725 - Packers Produce Perfect Symmetry for 2023 in Win over Vikings
The Packers closed out 2023 with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. And not just a win, but a great one, setting themselves up for a big game to finish off their first year with Jordan Love as the starting...
12.29.2023
724 - Will the Packers' Keep their Playoff Hopes Alive?
The Packers have another quasi-playoff game on tap this weekend. Can they take care of the Minnesota Vikings and their backup QB? DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAISER https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more...
12.28.2023
723 - Counting Up Our Christmas Gifts
As the Packers prepare for their final two games of the season, in the spirit of Christmas we should take a pause and take a look at what we’ve been given this year. Where have we been given the biggest...
12.21.2023
722 - Can Anyone Rescue the Packers' Defense?
Joe Barry is going to be in Green Bay for the remainder of this season. Who else can we turn to for help on defense? DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAISER https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
12.20.2023
721 - Matt LaFleur Defends and Keeps Joe Barry
Joe Barry is still the Packers’ defensive coordinator. Matt LaFleur spent some time this week explaining why that’s the case. How should we feel about it? DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAISER https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in...
12.18.2023
720 - Joe Barry? Joe Barry! Joe Barry
The Packers dropped the ball at home in the closet thing they’ll probably see to a must-win game this year. What needs to happen now? DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAISER https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in...
12.15.2023
719 - Can the Packers Rebound Against the Buccaneers?
After a month of steady and sometimes spectacular progress, the Packers fell apart on Monday Night Football. Can they right the ship against the Buccaneers? What happens if they don’t? DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAISER https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail...
12.12.2023
718 - High-Flying Packers Humbled in New York
The Packers were humbled in New York, falling on their face against the Giants. What do we take from this game? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE...
12.08.2023
717 - Can the Packers Win a Game They're Supposed to Win?
The Packers have been on quite a journey this season, and today’s matchup takes them back to a place they haven’t been in quite a while. This weekend, the Packers are supposed to win. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and...
12.06.2023
716 - Let's Talk Romeo Doubs and Joe Barry
The Packers have been much improved over the past month, and a big part of that improvement has come from guys who have previously been pretty polarizing. DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAISER https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself...
12.04.2023
715 - The Packers Did the Thing
The Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They actually went out and did it. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate...
12.01.2023
714 - Chiefs and Narratives Descend on Lambeau
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming to town, setting the seemingly resurgent Packers up for a prime-time game that could tell us a lot about the team…or nothing at all. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
11.29.2023
713 - Veterans Powering the Packers' Turnaround
Jordan Love has gotten a lot of credit for the Packers’ recent improved play, but there’s more to the team’s turnaround than just the quarterback. DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY DRIVE https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2023-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
11.25.2023
712 - Packers Beat the Lions and Launch Another Late-Season Push
The Packers took out the Lions in convincing fashion on Thanksgiving, and suddenly we’re having very different conversations about this team. Who are they? What are they? What can they be still this year? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and...

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Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast episodes:

761 - Justis Mosqueda and Tyler Brooke Explain the NFL Draft

760 - NFL Draft Mailbag

759 - Plenty of Talent to Consider on the Defensive Line

758 - How Will the Packers Handle the Offensive Line in the 2024 NFL Draft?

757 - The Packers Don't Need Another Tight End (But I Want One Anyway)

756 - Packers Need a Dance Partner at Safety

755 - Packers Have Options at Cornerback in 2024 Draft

754 - Why the Packers Shouldn't Ignore Wide Receivers in the 2024 Draft

753 - Packers Need a Linebacker in the 2024 NFL Draft

752 - Quarterbacks and Running Backs in the 2024 NFL Draft

751 - Packers Don't Need an EDGE (but there are some interesting ones)

750 - Meet Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney

749 - Packers Make Big Moves in Free Agency Bonanza

748 - Who Should the Packers Target in Free Agency?

747- 2023 Recap: Safeties, Offensive Line, and Specialists

746 - 2023 Recap: Cornerbacks Struggle in Bigger Roles

745 - 2023 Recap: Tight Ends Give a Tantalizing Glimpse of the Future

744 - 2023 Recap: What Did Joe Barry Want from the Linebackers, Anyway?

743 - 2023 Recap: Packers Wide Receivers Make the Grade

742 - 2023 Recap: Packers Defensive Line Excels in Strange Role

741 - Packers Running Backs Show Value in 2023

740 - Packers Edge Rushers Turn in a Solid 2023

739 - Coaching Changes, Coordinators, and Quarterbacks

738 - Jeff Hafley is the Packers' DC

737 - Packers' Defensive Coordinator Candidates In Their Own Words

736 - Joe Barry is Gone, Brian Gutekunst is Crushing It

735 - The State of the Packers

734 - Victory Escapes the Packers in San Francisco

733 - The Packers Can Beat the 49ers

732 - Who Will Step Up for the Packers' Defense?

731 - The Packers Destroyed the Cowboys

730 - Can the Packers Pull an Upset in Dallas?

729 - Does Jordan Love Prove that QBs Should Sit?

728 - The Packers are Playoff-Bound

727 - Can the Packers' Right the Final Wrong of 2022?

726 - 2024 Resolutions for the Green Bay Packers

725 - Packers Produce Perfect Symmetry for 2023 in Win over Vikings

724 - Will the Packers' Keep their Playoff Hopes Alive?

723 - Counting Up Our Christmas Gifts

722 - Can Anyone Rescue the Packers' Defense?

721 - Matt LaFleur Defends and Keeps Joe Barry

720 - Joe Barry? Joe Barry! Joe Barry

719 - Can the Packers Rebound Against the Buccaneers?

718 - High-Flying Packers Humbled in New York

717 - Can the Packers Win a Game They're Supposed to Win?

716 - Let's Talk Romeo Doubs and Joe Barry

715 - The Packers Did the Thing

714 - Chiefs and Narratives Descend on Lambeau

713 - Veterans Powering the Packers' Turnaround

712 - Packers Beat the Lions and Launch Another Late-Season Push