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 Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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895 - OTAs sound the starting gun in position battles
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30:10The Packers are off and running at OTAs, and that means it’s time to dial in on two of the biggest position battles on this year’s team. 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 Don…
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894 - How could regression shape the 2025 Packers?
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35:15The word “regression” comes up a lot this time of year. How could it affect the Packers? And what if it’s actually good? 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 Patre…
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893 - Did Jeff Hafley really blitz more in the second half of the 2024 season?
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26:44Let’s take a look at one of the strongest narratives from the 2024 season. Did Jeff Hafley really increase his blitz rate in the second half of last 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? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact…
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892 - What stories are the Packers telling themselves?
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28:10What stories are the Packers telling themselves? And how will it shape the upcoming 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? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per …
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We take another shot at the 2022 NFL Draft. What should the Packers have done differently? What would stay the same if they had the chance to do it all over again? 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/…
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STP 5.3 ft. Mark Davis: NFL Draft Recap, Sanders Slide, Early NFL Season Preview & the Pickens Trade (All About Balls Podcast)
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46:39This is Season 5, Episode 3. I'm joined today by a special guest, Mark Davis from the All About Balls podcast, as we dive deep into the NFL Draft, break down the upcoming season, and question how Shedeur Sanders fell so far. We also tackle the surprising George Pickens trade and plenty more storylines you won't want to miss. Buckle up! This one’s l…
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890 - 2025 is the year of the first round pick
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38:13The Packers’ 2025 season will be determined by a bunch of different things, but a big factor will be the performance of their first round picks. 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 BLU…
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You’ve got roster questions. I’ve got…roster questions too, but some of them might help answer your questions. 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 a…
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The Packers have made their draft picks and signed their undrafted free agents. Can we predict their 2025 roster? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Draft is over, and that means we’ve got a parade of undrafted free agents making their way to Green Bay. Do any of them have a chance to make the roster? 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/contac…
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886 - Recapping Days 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft
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35:31The Packers were busy on the final two days of the draft, adding interesting athletes on offense and defense. Let’s break them down! 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 …
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885 - Packers select Texas WR Matthew Golden
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21:19The Packers add a wide receiver in the first round, taking Matthew Golden out of Texas. Are they allowed to do that? 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 -…
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Draft Day Mayhem: Emergency Mock Madness w/ Michael Mentzer | STP 5.2
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58:11It’s Mock Draft Season, and we’ve got a full breakdown of the 2025 NFL Draft from picks 1 through 32. Joining me for this special episode is none other than Michael Mentzer — draft expert, football junkie, and the guy with hot takes. From franchise quarterbacks to sleeper picks, surprise trades to game-changing prospects — we're covering it all. So…
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884 - What will the Packers do in the 2025 NFL Draft?
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23:23We've speculated for months, now it’s time for the big question: What are the Packers going to do in the 2025 NFL Draft? 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 Patre…
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Everybody’s got questions about the 2025 NFL Draft. Let’s see if we can answer a few. 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 as $1 per month,…
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882 - Defensive line options abound in the 2025 NFL Draft
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30:47We finish off our position-by-positon preview of the 2025 NFL Draft with a look at defensive linemen. There is a lot to like in this class. 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 …
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881 - Plenty of offensive line depth in the 2025 NFL Draft
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28:39The Packers could use some depth on the offensive line, and this year is a great year to get just that. 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 littl…
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STP 5.1 Tip-Off: March Madness Breakdown, Florida Wins, Houston And Duke Choke, Transfer Portal Frenzy & More w/ Luke Taylor From The Full Court Network
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32:44Welcome back… to The Sports Town Podcast or STP for short. I’m your host, JJ Peters. After four incredible seasons, we’re officially tipping off Season 5! It's been a while, but we're back. This year, we’re going bigger and bolder — breaking down the biggest headlines, serving up hot takes and exciting interviews. And to help us launch season 5, we…
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880 - Are there any good safeties in the 2025 NFL Draft?
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29:00The Packers redid their safety group a year ago, and that’s a good thing because this is a really bad year to need one. 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 Patreo…
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879 - Are there tight ends worth pursuing in the 2025 NFL Draft?
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24:37Could the Packers add another tight end in the draft? It’s not as crazy as it might sound, but how do you find a good one? 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 Pat…
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878 - Plenty of useful corners in the 2025 NFL Draft
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28:46The Packers need a cornerback, but maybe not as badly as they did at the end of the season. How does this corner class align with what they need? 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 BL…
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What do you do when you find a player in the NFL that is actually unique? 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 as $1 per month, you can acc…
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876 - Can the Packers find a wide receiver in the 2025 class?
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28:52Everybody wants a receiver in Green Bay. Are there any to be found 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 more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per mon…
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Are there good linebackers in the 2025 class? Maybe, but that might depend on what you think a linebacker is. 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…
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874 - How do you develop a quarterback? Do the Packers need a running back?
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37:31The Packers don’t need a quarterback or a running back, but how do those two groups stack up in this year’s draft class? 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 Patre…
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873 - Can the Packers find an edge rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft?
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31:03The Packers could use another edge rusher. Is there one that fits the bill in this year’s draft class? 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…
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872 - Packers sign Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs early in free agency
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40:25The Packers spent with the big boys again early in free agency. What do we think about Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs? 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 - F…
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Free agency is nearly upon us. What should the Packers do? Will they make another big splash? 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 as $1 pe…
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870 - How the Packers' offensive line performed in 2024
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41:12As the NFL turns its attention to the Combine and free agency, we’re finishing up our position recap with a look at the offensive line. How did they perform this 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 out here: https://thepowersweep.…
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869 - Packers' defensive backs largely made the grade in 2024
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37:43We’re talking defensive backs. Who stepped up, who missed out, and where are these guys headed 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? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For …
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868 - Packers wide receivers are tough to evaluate in 2024
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37:46The Packers’ wide receivers might be the most complicated position to review. What do we even do with this unit? 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…
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867 - How did the Packers' linebackers perform in 2024?
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29:48The Packers linebackers are a product of a long rebuilding process by Brian Gutekunst. What dividends did it pay in 2024? 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 Patr…
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866 - Packers tight ends were literally perfect in 2024
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32:53Let’s talk about the Packers tight ends. What went well in 2024? What went wrong? And what can this season tell us about the future? 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 …
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865 - Packers' defensive line is a roster building problem
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34:27The Packers’ defensive line didn’t get it done this year. Was it their fault? 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 as $1 per month, you can…
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864 - Packers running backs succeed in philosophical shift
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40:28The Packers’ running backs had a big year. Did they meet expectations? 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 as $1 per month, you can access…
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863 - The Packers needed more from their edge rushers in 2024
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33:02Our position-by-position look at the 2024 Packers turns to the edge rushers. Not to spoil it too much, but it looks like it’s kind of how we’re going to talk about every other position. 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: http…
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862 - How did Jordan Love and the Packers' quarterbacks fare in 2024?
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37:25It’s time to look at quarterbacks. How did the Packers fare there in 2024? As with a lot of the team, things were pretty solid with a couple of important caveats. 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/c…
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861 - Evaluating the Packers' three coordinators
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35:58The Packers’ coordinators all received head coaching interviews this offseason. What do the Packers have in Adam Stenavich, Jeff Hafley, and Rich Bisaccia? 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 …
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Matt LaFleur wrapped up his sixth season as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers this year. How did he do? 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…
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The Packers are taking a long, hard look at themselves, so let’s take a long, hard look at the Packers. What’s this team like, and what do they need to do to fix things going forward? 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:…
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858 - A dose of high-grade Packers copium
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26:56The Packers’ season ended sadly and badly. But what if we ignored how it ended and focused exclusively on the bright future? 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 P…
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857 - A billion questions about the Packers
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48:22The Packers’ playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles raised a lot of questions. Today, we’re going to try to answer them. 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 Patr…
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856 - Wildcard Round Recap: Packers lose the way they lost all season
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30:32The Packers lost the way they did all season: by getting in their own way again and again and again. And once again, it was just too much to overcome. 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 SUPPO…
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855 - Wildcard Round Preview: Can the Packers finally beat a good team?
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36:41The Packers haven’t beaten a top team in the NFL all season long. Now, it’s win or go home…and all they have to do is beat one of the NFL’s very best to stay alive. 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…
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854 - Positive things from the 2024 Packers regular season
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33:18The Packers gave us a disappointing ending to the 2024 regular season, but there is still plenty to be excited about heading into the playoffs. 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…
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853 - Week 18 Recap: Packers back into playoffs with embarrassing loss to Bears
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27:09The Packers had a chance to end the 2024 season on a high note and enthusiastically turned it down. How did it happen? 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…
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852 - Week 18 Preview: Packers finish 2024 like they finished 2023
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30:38The Packers finished off the 2023 regular season with the Bears and they’ll do the same this 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 out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as …
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851 - New Year's Resolutions for the 2025 Packers
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30:26It’s the very last day of 2024. What should the Packers resolve to do better in 2025? SUPPORT OUR 2024 CHARITY DRIVE https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2024-charity-drive 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 he…
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850 - Week 17 Recap: Packers again fail to finish
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39:29Stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Packers came out slow against a good team, battled back, and came up short. Kind of getting to be a pattern, 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 SU…
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849 - Week 17 Preview: Can the Packers' defense slow down the Vikings?
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31:29The Packers have a chance for a statement win this weekend in Minnesota. Can they keep their five-seed dreams alive? SUPPORT OUR 2024 CHARITY DRIVE https://thepowersweep.com/blog/donate-to-the-power-sweeps-2024-charity-drive GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more o…
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