The Packers–Bears rivalry is officially back, and it couldn’t return at a bigger moment. In this week’s live episode of Packers Weekly, we dive into the revival of the NFL’s oldest rivalry now that the Bears are no longer a rebuilding footnote, but a legitimate, dangerous opponent — and the Packers’ playoff matchup this weekend. The energy feels different, the stakes feel heavier, and for the first time in years, this matchup actually means something again.

We break down how the Bears’ improvement has reignited the rivalry, why Packers fans should take this game seriously, and what this moment represents for the future of the NFC North. From the emotional weight of Packers vs Bears in January football to the tactical chess match unfolding on the field, this episode blends rivalry passion with playoff-level analysis.

The focus, as always, stays on Green Bay. Can the Packers impose their identity in a high-pressure playoff environment? Which matchups favor the Packers, and where do the Bears pose real problems? We discuss what the Packers must do to control the game, limit mistakes, and remind Chicago who still runs this rivalry when it matters most.

If you’re a Packers fan who’s missed the fire, the hatred, and the electricity of a true Packers–Bears showdown, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Make sure to subscribe to the channel, hit the like button, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any live playoff coverage as the Packers chase another postseason run.

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The Packers ended the regular season the way the universe clearly intended: by shuffling into Minnesota, fielding a roster made of practice-squad LinkedIn profiles, and producing an offensive masterpiece so daring it finished with negative passing yardage.

That’s not a typo. That’s not “net yards with sacks.” That’s not “if you squint.” That’s -7. In the National Football League. In a game played by adults who get paid.

And yet—somehow—Matt LaFleur still found the time to call a last-second timeout so Brandon McManus could kick a field goal and preserve the sacred 16–3 final, depriving the Vikings of a shutout like a man proudly tipping over a trash can after the building already burned down.

This episode is Chris and Dave in full Therapy mode: tired, sarcastic, spiritually uninsured, and staring into the abyss while the abyss runs Cover-0 blitz every third down.

They unpack the absolute non-event that was Vikings-Packers:

• Clayton Tune’s historic evening of “I wore the helmet, okay?”
• LaFleur’s game plan, which appeared to be: drop back… and perish
• The Daniel Whelan Punters Showcase™, featuring eight punts and a 54-yard average—your 2025 Packers MVP, ladies and gentlemen
• The injury roulette wheel that still managed to claim real humans in a “meaningless” game, because of course it did
• The sudden appearance of fresh defensive juice (hello, Sorrell and Colin Oliver), which raises the most Packers question possible: why do the backups look more alive than the starters?
• The CBS announcing crew so bad that Pastor Kevin nearly renounced football, capitalism, and possibly baptism

Then the boys pivot to the part nobody wants but everyone’s getting: the Wild Card matchup in Chicago against a Bears team that’s feeling itself, catching tipped interceptions like it’s a birthright, and walking around like the main character.

Chris lays out the grim season-arc prophecy: this feels like the year the worm turns… unless the Bears do what the Bears always do—step on their own rake in front of a national audience.

Also included: a long, uncomfortable coach hug that should’ve come with a consent form… and the final regular-season edition of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Picks, where one man achieved perfection in the only week perfection was mathematically inevitable.

So yes: the Packers are limping. Yes: the vibes are rancid. Yes: we’re still here.

Because this isn’t just football.
It’s Therapy.

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Posting its first show in 2005, Packers Therapy is the longest-running Packers podcast on the Internet. Hosts Chris and Dave began the show as a way of capturing the spirited chats the two co-workers had about the team around the office. The two have no pretense about being experts: they are just two opinionated shareholders who love the team, follow it closely, but don’t always see the Packers fortunes eye to eye.

The guys encourage comments and questions via their Twitter feed @PackersTherapy or email to [email protected] and read and respond to as many as they can during each show.

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Chris Lempesis is back in the basement Packer room in Milwaukee to break down what can only be described as… a football-shaped shrug.

If you sat through the entire 2 hours and 45 minutes of Green Bay’s 16–3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, give yourself a gold star, a warm blanket, and possibly a small tax credit. Because “meaningless regular season finale” doesn’t even begin to cover what this was. This was a glorified preseason game with Clayton Tune, a bunch of backups, an announcing crew that felt like CBS’s Z-team, and a vibe so sleepy that someone on BlueSky claimed even Larry McCarren sounded disinterested — and folks, if you’ve lost Larry, what hope is there for the rest of us?

The Packers sat damn near every key player, prioritizing rest over rust to avoid a Week 18 repeat of last year’s nightmare (Christian Watson ACL, we remember). And hey — mostly mission accomplished… except for the part where Javon Bullard somehow stayed in long enough to tweak his knee (why?) and Bo Melton also left with a knee injury. Otherwise, the main takeaway was pretty simple:

Matt LaFleur coached this thing like, “let’s just get this over with and get the hell out of here.”

Lemps hits the handful of things actually worth discussing from the “Clayton Tune Game,” including a legit bright spot: a trio of defensive ends Bretton Cox Jr., Baron Sorrell, and Colin Oliver (Oliver’s NFL debut) who combined for 2 sacks, 3 tackles for loss, 6 QB hits, a forced fumble, and a recovery — and who played with more juice in a meaningless game than Green Bay showed defensively against Baltimore. Sorrell, especially, gets the full Lemps stamp: 110 miles per hour every snap, and possibly a real answer for the future with Rashan Gary’s status suddenly very much on the table and Kingsley Enagbare headed toward free agency.

Offensively, Lemps highlights Chris Brooks running hard and looking like a “winning player,” and the bizarre roller coaster of Emmanuel Wilson, who somehow went 7 carries for -14 in the first half — including a run so disastrous it became one of the biggest RB losses since 2007 — then rebounded in the second half with 11 carries for 58 yards. Also: Daniel Whelan punted the hell out of the ball, because yes, the Packers absolutely got their full quota of preseason vibes… right down to special teams being the most stable thing in the building.

But if you’re looking for negatives, Lemps has you covered: the backup pass protection was so brutal he spent part of the afternoon wondering if Clayton Tune was going to leave the stadium in a full-body cast, and he’s not exactly thrilled with what he saw from Jordan Morgan at left tackle. And no, Tune is not your “future Malik Willis replacement.” He’s break-glass-in-case-of-emergency — and this was definitely that.

Then comes the most suspicious moment of the day: LaFleur calling timeout with one second left just to kick a short field goal… in a game where the spread was Vikings -13.5 and that kick helped the Packers cover. Lemps isn’t saying anything. He’s just saying it was… odd. Peculiar, even.

From there, the show pivots to what actually matters now: the playoffs — and the most unhinged, beautiful outcome possible:

• Packers–Bears, Part 3.
• The trilogy.
• Saturday night.
• 7 p.m. Lambeau time.
• Prime Video.

Lemps sets the stage for the Wild Card matchup, why it’s the premier game of the weekend regardless of conference, why the rivalry is real (especially if you live in Wisconsin), and why it’s time for the 2025 Bears’ absurd run of bounces to finally run out. Because yes, the Bears are good… but also: enough.

Finally, Lemps opens the mailbag for a sampling of your reactions — including full-on fan apathy, first-half offensive stats that don’t seem mathematically possible (0.6 yards per play), and frustration with the team’s refusal to use Matthew Golden creatively even in a game tailor-made to boost his confidence. If Tune and Golden have history, why not spam Golden touches? Why not chase that first pro TD? Why are we throwing to fourth-string tight ends instead?

Because the game plan was the same as the vibe: runs up the gut, punts, and get the hell out.

It’s playoff time now, baby.
But the Packers are rolling into it on a four-game losing streak again, so yes — beer is necessary.

All that and more on Packers Tune Out in Minneapolis, right here on LempsTalkinPack.

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Get ready for the season finale as No Huddle Radio goes live to preview this week’s highly anticipated matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. With playoff implications, health concerns, and long-term goals all colliding, this episode dives deep into the biggest question facing Matt LaFleur and the Packers’ coaching staff: should Green Bay rest key players—and if so, who actually sits? From Jordan Love and the offensive line to defensive cornerstones and skill-position depth, the hosts break down the risks, rewards, and emotional tug-of-war between going all-out for momentum versus protecting the future. This is a thoughtful but passionate discussion from the perspective of Packers fans who understand how fragile a season can be. Is chasing rhythm and confidence worth the injury risk? Or is this the moment to trust the depth, evaluate young talent, and prioritize January football? The conversation balances analytics, recent trends, and gut-level fan instincts as the Packers prepare to face a familiar rival in the Vikings. If you’re a Packers fan debating lineup decisions, playoff strategy, and what really matters heading into the postseason, this episode is for you. Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the stream, and turn on notifications so you never miss a live breakdown or postgame reaction. #GreenBayPackers #PackersVikings #NFLPlayoffs #GoPackGo #NoHuddleRadio #PackersTalk #NFLWeek18 #JordanLove
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On No Huddle Radio, hosts Gil Martin and Sean Tehan give you in-depth analysis of what’s happening with the Green Bay Packers. Get the latest news, injury updates and preview the next game with key matchups to look for and find out why we think the Pack will win or lose.

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Chris Lempesis is back in the basement Packer room for another Tuesday night edition of Emptying The Bag ’25 — beer in hand, keyboard open, and yes… it’s basically New Year’s Eve by the time you’re hearing this, so we’re doing what Packers fans do best:

We’re reflecting.
We’re spiraling.
And then we’re answering your questions anyway.

Because after Green Bay’s 41–24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field, the fanbase is somewhere between “I’m done with this” and “I’m a psycho superfan so I’m obviously watching again on Sunday.” (Hi. It’s us.)

Lemps opens the show with a holiday-flavored look back at the calendar year that was for the Green Bay Packers — including a little time capsule from the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, when your old pal was there all three days, had one of the best weekends of his life, and witnessed one of the funniest hallway moments you’ll ever picture involving a Bengals fan at the Country Inn & Suites. (Yes, we’re starting here. No, I will not apologize.)

Then it’s time to open the mailbag — questions and comments from you, the listeners, after the Ravens game where the Packers basically got their grandma run over by a reindeer. Topics include:

• Matt LaFleur’s future — why Lemps doesn’t “hate” the guy, but is increasingly out on the same recurring problems seven years in: the little things, the situational stuff, the underprepared/undisciplined feel… and the inescapable reality that if the special teams are still a mess, someone is choosing to keep that mess employed. (Yes, we’re talking Rich Bisaccia again.)
• If Green Bay actually moved on from LaFleur… who are the names? Lemps throws out candidates and fits, including offensive-minded options like Bills OC Joe Brady, and what matters most if you’re building around Jordan Love.
• Malik Willis and the offseason chessboard — how the Packers handle him after what he’s put on tape, why you can’t just let value walk out the door, and the very real idea that Green Bay could be sitting on a draft-pick gold mine if they play this correctly.
• Best Wild Card matchup — what scenario gives Green Bay the cleanest path, what fans want emotionally (you know what team you want), and how much any of it matters if the Packers keep showing up like this.
• Roster construction and Brian Gutekunst — especially the defensive tackle spot and why it still feels like the Packers haven’t invested enough where the run defense actually lives. Lemps talks DeVonte Wyatt, what happens when you miss a guy like that, and why “we’re still rebuilding the defense” is getting old.
• Matthew Golden — the frustration, the lack of touchdowns, the speed question, and why Lemps still believes in the player… while wondering if the coaching staff has any idea how to use him properly.

Plus: shameless self-promotion (don’t fast-forward, damn it), where to follow, how to subscribe to Packers Talk / Packers Talk Network, how to support the show, and why these Tuesday night mailbag episodes have become one of the most fun parts of the season — even when the football itself is trying to ruin our lives.

So grab a beer, settle in, and let’s empty the bag one more time — Ravens Edition.

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There are losses that hurt, and then there are losses that sit you down, take your lunch money, and explain—calmly and efficiently—that whatever you thought you were building… is not ready.

This was the second kind.

Packers Therapy returns after a Ravens game that never really felt competitive, even during the brief moments when the scoreboard pretended otherwise. Derrick Henry didn’t just run through the Packers defense—he conducted a historical reenactment. One part battering ram, one part existential reckoning, Henry turned Lambeau Field into a live demonstration of what happens when “bend but don’t break” turns into “bend, fold, collapse, repeat.”

Chris and Dave open the session trying to process a defensive performance that allowed 307 rushing yards, four Derrick Henry touchdowns, and multiple drives that felt less like football possessions and more like controlled demolitions. The Ravens didn’t trick the Packers. They didn’t outsmart them. They lined up, announced their intentions, and dared Green Bay to stop it.

They could not.

The conversation quickly moves from what happened to the far more uncomfortable question: what does this mean? Is this just a bad matchup? A short week fluke? Or is there something fundamentally soft—schematically, philosophically, emotionally—about a team that repeatedly fails the exact same test against physical opponents?

Because this wasn’t subtle. Baltimore ran when they wanted, passed only when necessary, and never once looked rushed. Even with Lamar Jackson unavailable, the Ravens dictated terms. When Green Bay briefly clawed back into the game behind a heroic, gutsy performance from Malik Willis—playing through a busted shoulder and sheer force of will—the defense immediately handed momentum right back like it was radioactive.

Willis gets his flowers here. This wasn’t the plan, and it wasn’t fair, but he delivered throws, legs, and toughness that gave the Packers a puncher’s chance. The tragedy, of course, is that it required near-perfection from the backup quarterback just to stay afloat—because the margin for error was already gone.

From there, Therapy digs into the familiar spiral:

• Third-and-short failures that feel preordained
• Goal-line sequences that inspire dread instead of confidence
• Critical defensive moments that evaporate instantly
• Injuries piling up like receipts you didn’t ask for
• And the creeping realization that this team may be good… but not hard

Chris zooms out, wrestling with perspective and the limits of emotional investment. Dave zooms in, asking whether this is just who the Packers are right now—a talented roster that folds when games turn into fistfights. Together, they circle the central question without flinching:

If the playoffs demand physical dominance, do the Packers actually have the policy coverage they think they do?

There’s humor, because Therapy requires it. There’s frustration, because it’s earned. And there’s a quiet, unsettling calm that settles in when you realize the answers might already be on tape.

This isn’t panic.
It’s diagnosis.

And Packers Therapy is here to say the uncomfortable part out loud—so you don’t have to scream it alone.

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Posting its first show in 2005, Packers Therapy is the longest-running Packers podcast on the Internet. Hosts Chris and Dave began the show as a way of capturing the spirited chats the two co-workers had about the team around the office. The two have no pretense about being experts: they are just two opinionated shareholders who love the team, follow it closely, but don’t always see the Packers fortunes eye to eye.

The guys encourage comments and questions via their Twitter feed @PackersTherapy or email to [email protected] and read and respond to as many as they can during each show.

Packers Therapy is a part of the Packers Talk family of podcasts, serving up five distinct podcasts to satisfy the most fervent of Packer fans. Variety is the spice of life, so subscribe to Packers Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Packers Talk on Twitter and Facebook.

The Green Bay Packers got bullied, gaslit, and reality-checked by the Baltimore Ravens — at home — in what may have been the most clarifying loss of the season. Derrick Henry ran like it was 2015, Malik Willis played out of his mind on one good shoulder, and the Packers defense… well… mostly watched.

On this episode of Cheesehead Radio, we try to make sense of a team that has officially clinched a playoff spot — and somehow looks less sure of itself than ever. The Packers are locked into the 7 seed, riddled with injuries, and staring down a Week 18 matchup against the Vikings that raises a brutal question: do they even care if they win?

We break down how Baltimore imposed its identity while Green Bay still searches for one, why the run defense completely collapsed, and how a once-promising defense looks painfully ordinary without Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt. We talk Malik Willis’ breakout audition, Jordan Love’s concussion situation, and whether Willis just priced himself out of Green Bay forever.

Then we go bigger. Rashan Gary’s disappearing act. The uncomfortable future of Quay Walker. Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and the coming cap reality. The injury avalanche that has quietly undermined what should have been a Super Bowl-level season.

Finally, we look ahead to Vikings week — not as a rivalry game, but as a risk-assessment exercise. Do you rest starters? Chase momentum? Let Justin Jefferson get his yards and get out alive? Or pretend this is still a normal football game?

This isn’t rage radio.
This is recognition.

Because the most unsettling part isn’t the loss —
it’s how familiar it all feels.

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Presented by Ticket King, Cheesehead Radio is back for its 17th season — your go-to Packers podcast for news, fun, and a little bit of frivolity.

Be sure to join C.D., Al and Kelly on their regular jaunts through the Packers Universe. You can follow them on twitter (X) at @tundravision, @JerseyAlGBP and @ThatPackerGirl.

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In this episode of our Packers Weekly YouTube Live podcast, the conversation turns serious as the Green Bay Packers fall to the Baltimore Ravens, dropping their third straight game and raising real concerns about the team’s playoff outlook. Using moments and themes from the full transcript, the hosts dig into why this loss happened and whether it was the result of bad luck, bad preparation, or growing flaws that playoff-caliber teams are exploiting. From missed opportunities to questionable execution, this loss felt like more than just another mark in the standings.

The discussion breaks down the biggest causes behind the Ravens loss, including inconsistent offensive rhythm, defensive breakdowns against physical teams, and whether the Packers are struggling to adjust once opponents punch back. There’s honest analysis of Jordan Love’s play, the balance (or imbalance) between the run and pass game, and how situational football continues to swing games the wrong way. Most importantly, the show wrestles with the uncomfortable question Packers fans are starting to ask out loud: can this team realistically bounce back from three straight losses and still be competitive in the playoffs?

The tone is reflective, emotional, and analytical — not panic, but not blind optimism either. The hosts explore what has to change quickly if the Packers want to regain momentum, confidence, and belief before postseason football begins. Is this just a midseason stumble, or the beginning of the end for a team with playoff aspirations?

If you’re a Packers fan looking for real talk, thoughtful breakdowns, and fan-first analysis, this episode is a must-watch. Subscribe to the channel, like the stream, and turn on notifications so you never miss a live show as the season reaches a critical point. Join the conversation in the comments and let us know: do you still believe?

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The spiral is real, and it’s getting uglier by the week.

Chris Lempesis is back from the basement Packer room in Milwaukee to break down one of the most humiliating nights in recent Green Bay Packers history — a 41–24 beatdown at Lambeau Field at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens that felt over long before the final whistle. This wasn’t just a loss. This was a statement. And not a good one.

Lemps walks through how the Packers defense delivered a soft, lifeless, historically bad performance, allowing 307 rushing yards, including a 216-yard, four-touchdown night from Derrick Henry, the most rushing yards ever by an opposing player at Lambeau Field. Yes, ever. The Ravens ran power football all night, knew exactly what they were going to do, and Green Bay still had no answers. Wrong reads. Missed assignments. Zero resistance. A performance Lemps compares — unfavorably — to the worst moments of the Capers, Pettine, and Barry eras combined.

And that’s what makes this loss sting even more: Malik Willis was outstanding.

Lemps gives full credit to Willis for one of the best quarterback performances by a Packers backup in years — 18-for-21 passing, 288 yards, three total touchdowns, zero turnovers, and complete command of the offense. It should have been enough to win. Instead, it was wasted. Lemps explains why Willis has played his way into legitimate starting consideration somewhere in the NFL next season — and why Green Bay may need to seriously consider franchise-tagging him for trade value this offseason.

From there, the conversation turns darker.

Lemps unloads on the front seven, questions the futures of Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and others, and explains why injuries alone do not excuse what happened Saturday night. He breaks down Jeff Hafley’s mounting problems, the complete lack of answers since Micah Parsons went down, and why this defense looks worse by the week — not better.

There’s also a hard look at Matt LaFleur, the Packers once again being locked into the seventh seed, and what it really says about a team that is now sliding backward into the playoffs for the third straight year. With the NFC Wild Card looming, Lemps asks the uncomfortable question: Is this team actually going anywhere — or just showing up?

Finally, Lemps opens up the mailbag for a sampling of listener reactions, covering everything from playoff momentum vs. resting starters, to frustration with complacency, to whether this team still has any fight left at all.

It’s raw. It’s frustrated. It’s brutally honest Packers analysis — the kind you only get when the spiral is fully underway.

All that and more on The Spiral Continues, right here on LempsTalkinPack.

🎧 Listen now on PackersTalk.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you carry the G. And yes—grab a beer first. You’ll need it.

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The Packers didn’t just lose to the Bears.

They ran the entire “How To Lose a Game You’re Winning” playbook… in public… on Christmas week… again.

Yes, Romeo Doubs muffed the onside kick. Yes, Keisean Nixon is going to live forever in the final highlight. And yes, social media immediately dusted off the Brandon Bostick comps like it was 2014 all over again.

But stop.

This loss was not one play.
It wasn’t one player.
And it sure as hell wasn’t “bad luck.”

On this solo, post-Bears edition of Cheesehead Radio, C.D. Angeli walks through how Green Bay managed to contribute equally to its own collapse in all three phases — special teams opened the door, the offense handed the ball right back, and the defense politely stepped aside when the Bears needed it most.

We talk about:

• Why the 2014 NFC Championship comparisons are emotionally satisfying — and fundamentally incomplete
• How red zone ineptitude has quietly become a defining trait
• Why Malik Willis played well enough to win (and why that still didn’t matter)
• What Jordan Love’s concussion means in the worst possible moment
• And the uncomfortable truth: this isn’t a quarterback problem, a coordinator problem, or a single-unit failure

This is an identity problem.

The Packers are good. They’re talented. They’re competitive.
And they repeatedly find ways not to finish.

That brings us to the conversation no one wants, but everyone is circling: Matt LaFleur. Not a firing rant. Not a hot take. Just an honest look at what it means when the same late-game failures keep happening, regardless of who’s under center, who’s injured, or who made the last mistake.

Plus, Jersey Al stops by with a Hot Pocket that somehow manages to be both depressing and accurate — which honestly tracks for this season.

Life moves pretty fast.
So do collapses.
And if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you might miss the moment you realized exactly who this team is.
Cheesehead Radio. Unhealthy obsession. Required honesty.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your Packers fix.

Presented by Ticket King, Cheesehead Radio is back for its 17th season — your go-to Packers podcast for news, fun, and a little bit of frivolity.

Be sure to join C.D., Al and Kelly on their regular jaunts through the Packers Universe. You can follow them on twitter (X) at @tundravision, @JerseyAlGBP and @ThatPackerGirl.

Cheesehead Radio is a part of the Packers Talk family of podcasts, serving up five distinct podcasts to satisfy the most fervent of Packer fans. Variety is the spice of life, so subscribe to Packers Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Packers Talk on Twitter and Facebook.