Wilde & Tausch

Former football coach and AD for Wisconsin, Barry Alvarez joins the show and confirms that he is in fact alive and well. He also says college football under the current NIL structure is dead. The guys also chat mid-majors and "Dune" in Woah Hunter!

Tausch starts the show grumpy because his smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night. The show has officially released an album celebrating Headlines from the last football season! And Jesse is now pen pals with the guy he's renting a Vrbo from in St. Louis.

The guys want to dive into the state of the safety position for the Packers defense. Is it the biggest position of need for the team this offseason? Also, Homer joins for his weekly appearance...which gets pretty confrontational when discussing the importance of having a defense that ranks near the top of the league.

Even though Homer has left, the debate continues about the importance of NFL teams having a defense that ranks near the top of the league in different statistical categories. Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Wisconsin Geography Wednesday. And Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse asking if going to the Gateway Arch during his trip to St. Louis is worth it.

Tausch starts the show disclosing what he was fired up about—but didn't share—yesterday: The curious case of his missing headphones in the Everlight Solar ESPN Madison studio. Also, should the guys be spending more time discussing Aaron Jones' contract situation with the Packers this offseason?

Russell Wilson is set to become an unrestricted free agent being released by the Denver Broncos. Two years after Russell Wilson was traded from Seattle to Denver on the same day Aaron Rodgers re-signed with the Packers, the guys listen back to commentary from March 9th, 2022 and review where the franchises involved—and their fans—now stand. And the Badgers Outsider presented by PDS joins for his weekly appearance, including an unexpected in-depth discussion about youth sports.

The Badgers Outsider presented by PDS sticks around for an extra segment as Jesse cracks the case of Tausch's missing headphones. Also, reactions to Jason Kelce's retirement press conference, including Jesse's take on coverage of it going a little overboard. And Whoa Nelly! featuring some Bucks talk after a big win over the Clippers improving to 6-0 since the NBA All-Star Break.

Jason's "got the open" as he recounts how he got into it with a volleyball official at a youth tournament over the weekend. Was the way the official handled the situation IPT? Also, reviewing what impact Mike Evans re-signing with the Buccaneers has on the Green Bay Packers. And Wilde and Tausch Trivia with the sports weekend recap.

Former Packers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga makes a special Monday appearance, sharing his thoughts following the NFL Combine and the potential for the NFL to expand to an 18-game season. And Tausch loves him some Kwik Trip chicken.

If the NFL expands to an 18-game season, how would it work? The guys review some of the logistics, including how streaming platforms and TV networks would be impacted. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse's recap of the 2024 Wisconsin High School Bowling State Championships.