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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.

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Introducing the Blue 58 Podcast Scholarship

The Power Sweep wants to help you launch your podcast. Here's what you need to do. Submit your podcast pitch (90 seconds or less) to thepowersweep1959@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Blue 58 host Jon Meerdink will select his top five entries and reveal them on a future episode of Blue 58, at which point public voting will begin. The show that gets the most votes will receive a year of hosting on Acast and a USB microphone with which to record their show. All pitches must be submitted...

Jun 27, 20222 min

547 - Packers Need Help on the EDGE

We’re flipping over to defense for our next position preview for a look at edge rushers. Za’Darius Smith is gone, but Rashan Gary and Preston Smith are a solid 1-2 punch. But who can we count on beyond that? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/s...

Jun 24, 202230 min

546 - What Can We Expect from the Packers Quarterbacks in 2022?

The question at quarterback is the same for the Packers this year as it’s been for the last few: can Aaron Rodgers get them to the Super Bowl, and will we see some of the promise that made Jordan Love a first round pick in 2020? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https:...

Jun 21, 202223 min

545 - What Should We Expect in Year 4 of Gutekunst and LaFleur?

Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur are entering their fourth season together. Things have been pretty good so far, but how do they stack up with some of their predecessors — and how do we evaluate what comes next? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.c...

Jun 17, 202227 min

544 - Three Free Agents the Packers Should Still Consider

The Packers have one more OTA practice to go and then the offseason is all done. But that doesn’t mean the Packers are done building their roster. I have three free agents at one position that I think are at least worth considering. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. ht...

Jun 15, 202234 min

543 - Opportunity Knocks for Packers Wide Receivers

The Packers are set at a lot of positions, but, as everyone knows, wide receiver is basically wide open. While it’s certainly not great to feel unsettled at a position, I think there’s some upside, too. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores...

Jun 10, 202224 min

542 - What if the Packers Learned the Wrong Lessons from 2021?

The Packers are having minicamp, which is a good opportunity to pick up on a few storylines we mentioned previously. But beyond that, there’s a question we should talk about: what if the Packers learned the wrong lessons from 2021? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. htt...

Jun 07, 202228 min

541 - 3 Storylines from Packers OTAs to Watch

If you squint you can see something resembling football in Green Bay this week. I have a few takes on OTAs and a few less-discussed players we should talk about heading into the summer. Then, we’ll make the turn toward the back half of the Packers’ 2021 season recap. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good w...

May 27, 202228 min

540 - Who Will Be the Packers' Top Receiver in 2022?

Who will step up as the Packers’ top receiver? We’ve talked about explosive plays, but we haven’t touched on who will be the main man in the Packers’ passing attack. So let’s try to figure that out. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the...

May 20, 202227 min

539 - Packers Extend Jaire Alexander

The Packers have taken care of their best defensive back, signing Jaire Alexander to a four-year extension. We’ll break down the details then talk about another move the Packers made in the secondary. Then, it’s time to restart our review of the 2021 Packers season. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good wh...

May 18, 202222 min

538 - How Will the Packers Replace Davante Adams' Explosive Plays?

The Packers’ 2022 schedule is out, the Packers are signing guys after rookie minicamp, and we’ve got one big question to take on — how explosive will the Packers’ offense be in 2022? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref...

May 13, 202222 min

537 - Our 2021 Predictions Were Bad

We made 40 predictions for the 2021 season and almost half of them turned out to be wrong. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927 Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Support t...

May 11, 202229 min

536 - First Roster Prediction of 2022

With the NFL Draft done and undrafted free agency all but over, the Packers roster is probably set, barring an unexpected signing. That means we can take a crack at predicting who the Packers will have on their 53-man roster, though there might be a few surprises yet to come. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Lo...

May 06, 202229 min

535 - Which 2022 UDFAs Can Make the Packers' Roster?

The Draft is done, but we’ve still got an undrafted free agent crop to break down. The Packers added 14 of them this year, and I think at least two have a real shot at making the roster. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep...

May 04, 202227 min

534 - Packers Add Big Testers and Big Dudes on Days 2 and 3

The Packers added some big-time athletes on Days 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Who’s going to be the best contributor? And what should we think about the Packers’ big trade up? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=2...

May 01, 202231 min

533 - Packers Add Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt in the First Round

Brian Gutekunst once again does it his own way — albeit exactly in the way we’ve come to expect. Nope, no wide receiver so far, but the Packers’ GM stuck to his tendencies and drafted big athletes early. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/store...

Apr 29, 202229 min

532 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2022 NFL Draft?

There’s nothing left to be done to prep for the NFL Draft. We’ve talked about just about everybody worth talking about, so now there’s just one question left to ask: what are the Packers going to do? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/th...

Apr 26, 202225 min

531 - How the Packers Can Upgrade their Defensive Line in the Draft

Have you ever seen a movie that’s pretty good, but leaves you wanting more? That’s the Packers’ defensive line. It’s not a screaming need, but the Packers need more from it. Fortunately, there are prospects to be had in the draft. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. http...

Apr 22, 202222 min

530 - Versatile Offensive Line Options for the Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft

The Packers need offensive line help, but what kind of help should they be looking for? That’s a more complicated question than you might think, especially with how the Packers build their offensive line. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stor...

Apr 20, 202221 min

529 - Plenty of Safeties for the Packers to Add

Safety is a not-so-sneaky sneaky need for the 2022 Packers. Where and how do they address that in the draft? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927 Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find t...

Apr 15, 202224 min

528 - 2022 Cornerbacks Present Packers Solid Options

It’s time to talk cornerbacks. This position group is a little bit odd because the Packers are both basically set and in need at the same time. Fortunately, there’s value to be had in this year’s draft class. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/...

Apr 14, 202220 min

527 - Projecting Prospects at Tight End

The Packers don’t have a need at tight end, per se. But they also don’t not have a need. Double negatives aside, the Packers would be wise to take a look at tight ends, so let’s do the same. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-s...

Apr 08, 202222 min

526 - How the Draft Could Fix the Packers' Wide Receiver Room

It’s time to talk about the position that’s been on everyone’s mind for months: wide receiver. The Packers probably need a couple, but who’s worth taking? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927 Leave us a 5-Star ...

Apr 07, 202225 min

525 - What is a Modern NFL Linebacker?

For the first time in a long time, the Packers don't really have a need at inside linebacker. But say they did. What should they be looking for? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927 Leave us a 5-Star Review on ...

Apr 01, 202224 min

524 - Running Backs are Pure Fun

It’s time to talk about a position that’s almost pure fun: running backs. We can spend time wringing hands over what they mean in the modern game, or we can just enjoy some phenomenal athletes doing some incredible things. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www....

Mar 30, 202226 min

523 - Packers Have Tons of EDGE Options in the 2022 NFL Draft

It’s not their biggest need, but the Packers could certainly use some help rushing the passer. Fortunately, there are a lot to choose from this year. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927 Leave us a 5-Star Revie...

Mar 25, 202227 min

522 - The 2022 Quarterbacks are Interesting

It’s time to start our draft preview process, and as is tradition, we’ll start by taking a look at this year’s quarterbacks. It’s an interesting class, but the Packers probably aren’t going to be doing all that much shopping in this action of the draft store, right? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good wh...

Mar 24, 202241 min

521 - The Packers Traded Davante Adams

The Packers have traded Davante Adams, so we’re going to spend all our time together trying to get at every angle of this situation. If you’re confused, you’re not alone, but the plan here seems clear, too. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/st...

Mar 18, 202223 min

520 - Free Agency Arrives in Green Bay

It’s been a free agency bonanza in Green Bay. Guys are staying, guys are leaving, and we’re finally getting some contract numbers on the biggest deal of them all. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-power-sweep?ref_id=25927 Leave us a...

Mar 16, 202229 min

519 - Don't Think it Can't Happen to Us

We launch into phase two of our 2021 season review by taking a look at the Packers’ first three games of the 2021 season. Remember when the Packers played the Saints in Jacksonville? That was just the start of the long, strange 2021 season. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power S...

Mar 11, 202228 min
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