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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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Episodes

636 - Aaron Rodgers Wants to be a New York Jet

Aaron Rodgers has shed some light on where he stands, and the clock is now officially ticking when, not if, he’ll be a member of the New York Jets. Let’s break it all down together. 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 Patreon-only content and get access to...

Mar 15, 202331 min

635 - A Deep and Interesting EDGE Class Gives the Packers Options

It would be nice for the Packers to have some more help in their edge rusher group, but they also don’t necessarily need to pick one early. That’s a great position to be in heading into this year’s 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 Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-onl...

Mar 10, 202331 min

634 - Looking Back to Look Forward

As the NFL Combine churns along, it’s a good time for us to take a moment and see where the Packers stand as they head into the real meat of the offseason. Where did the 2022 season leave them, and where are their biggest needs heading into 2023? 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...

Mar 03, 202331 min

633 - Brian Gutekunst Speaks at the NFL Combine

The NFL Combine is underway and the Packers are getting ready to make some moves. Or maybe not. Brian Gutekunst is talking about it, though. Kind of. Sort of. 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 Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord se...

Mar 01, 202329 min

632 - Why Was The Packers' Secondary Not as Good as We Hoped?

The Packers’ defensive backs were considered a strength heading into the season, but things didn’t really work out that way at all. Why? And what has to change to avoid the same thing in 2023? 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 Patreon-only content and ge...

Feb 23, 202337 min

631 - Aaron Jones is Back, Aaron Rodgers is in the News

Aaron Jones is back, the Packers look into the void, and Aaron Rodgers is in the news. 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/contact 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 Swea...

Feb 22, 202336 min

630 - Packers Offensive Line Looking Stable for 2023

It took a while, but the Packers’ offensive line eventually came together in 2022…until it fell apart again. What’s the picture going forward? And what do they do with their most obvious weak spot? 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 Patreon-only content a...

Feb 17, 202335 min

629 - Packers Defensive Line Disappoints

The Packers’ defensive line didn’t have a great 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 $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 ...

Feb 15, 202337 min

628 - Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson

We welcome Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson to the show. Mr. Robinson has plenty to talk about from his own career, but he’s joining us for a special purpose: he wants to get an overlooked member of the Lombardi era into the Packers Hall of Fame. 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 litt...

Feb 13, 202328 min

627 - Packers Running Back Shine Despite Unimaginative Roles

The Packers’ running backs were one of the strongest units on the team in 2022, and if the rest of the team, coaches included, had been able to just let them do their thing, the whole season might have been different. 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 Pa...

Feb 10, 202333 min

626 - Linebackers Disappoint, But There's Some Room for Optimism

The Packers’ linebackers were supposed to be a bright spot on the 2022 roster. Instead, they ended up being one of the more disappointing units…even if they weren’t necessarily terrible. 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 Patreon-only content and get acce...

Feb 08, 202331 min

625 - A Firsthand Look at Packers History

It’s time for a look into the history books. Unique perspectives on Packers history can be hard to find, but thanks to one of our listeners, we’ve got a chance to hear a little bit about what life was like for the Lombardi-era Packers. 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,...

Feb 06, 202313 min

624 - Tight Ends Are Awesome But the Packers' Tight Ends Were Just Okay

The Packers haven’t had much luck with tight ends in the last couple of seasons, but they also didn’t do their ends many favors this season, either. So what does the tight end picture look like this year and beyond? 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 Patr...

Feb 03, 202329 min

623 - Packers Needed More at Wide Receiver

In a lot of ways, the Packers’ wide receiver room was the story of the 2022 calendar year. It began with Devante Adams’ departure and ended with Christian Watson’s emergence. What do we make of it all? 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 Patreon-only conte...

Feb 01, 202332 min

622 - Backhanded Compliments and Edge Rushers

The Packers’ edge rusher group wasn’t as dynamic as it’s been in the past, but they pulled their weight amid some other problems on the defense. How do you go about evaluating a group that hit its expectations, but had low expectations to begin with. 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 a...

Jan 27, 202326 min

621 - What Does the Future Hold for Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love?

Our position-by-position analysis turns to quarterbacks, and there are a couple of elephants in the room. What does this position group look like in 2023? 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 Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server...

Jan 25, 202339 min

620 - Joe Barry, Matt LaFleur, and the Defense are All Connected

It’s time to talk about someone that everybody seems to have a strong opinion about: Joe Barry. The Packers’ defensive coordinator was again the brunt of a lot of criticism. Is it really deserved? And is there a case for him coming back 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 out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $...

Jan 20, 202338 min

619 - Grading Matt LaFleur's 2022 Season

Matt LaFleur ended his fourth season as the Packers’ coach out of the playoffs. What do we make of his 2022 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 month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep...

Jan 18, 202328 min

618 - How Did Brian Gutekunst Do in 2022?

The product the Packers put on the field in 2022 isn’t the result of any one person’s work. But if there is one person most responsible for the Packers’ roster, it’s general manager Brian Gutekunst. So how did he do 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 $1 per month, you can ...

Jan 13, 202333 min

617 - The Packers Are Neither Here Nor There

As the NFL world turns its attention to the playoffs, the Packers are getting started on their offseason. There is already work underway for the 2023 season, so let’s ask ourselves an important question: what’s the Packers’ vision for, well, the Packers? 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 litt...

Jan 11, 202330 min

616 - Packers Lose and Deserve It

If the title of this podcast looks familiar, that’s because it’s exactly the same as it was nearly a year ago. That was the last time the Packers were in a do-or-die game at Lambeau Field, and we saw almost the exact same result. 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 c...

Jan 09, 202343 min

615 - All That's Left is to Beat the Lions

The Packers are a game away from the playoffs, and all that stands in the way is the team on the receiving end of their worst performance of the year. If the Packers can simply beat the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field, they’re in the postseason. 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 p...

Jan 05, 202325 min

614 - Is Joe Barry Saving His Job?

The Packers are making the kind of run that could affect the team beyond the 2022 season. Who stands to benefit from the Packers making the playoffs? Could a certain defensive coordinator keep his job? 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 Patreon-only conte...

Jan 04, 202331 min

613 - Packers Open 2023 With a Wild Win Over the Vikings

What a way to open 2023. The Packers controlled the game against the Vikings and now control their own destiny as they attempt to finish off an improbable run to the playoffs. Let’s talk about how it all went 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 to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patre...

Jan 02, 202329 min

612 - Packers Hope For Revenge Against the Minnesota Vikings

The Packers get a chance at some late-season revenge this week while trying to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. How do they get that done against the Vikings? Donate to The Power Sweep's 2022 Charity Drive bit.ly/TPSCharity2022 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 P...

Dec 30, 202226 min

611 - Can Christian Watson Outrun a Cheetah?

The Packers are shuffling their roster and making tweaks as their path to the playoffs gets shorter and shorter. We’ll assess their moves before taking a look at some listener questions, and boy people have a lot on their minds. Donate to The Power Sweep's 2022 Charity Drive bit.ly/TPSCharity2022 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 ...

Dec 28, 202229 min

610 - Packers Handle Dolphins and Stay Alive

The Packers kept their playoff dreams alive with a strong win over the Miami Dolphins. They took their opponents’ best punches and stood strong. More importantly, they’re now halfway to winning out. Donate to The Power Sweep's 2022 Charity Drive bit.ly/TPSCharity2022 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 ...

Dec 28, 202226 min

609 - How Do the Packers Slow Down the Dolphins?

The Packers are heading to Miami to try and take the second step in their push for the playoffs. What do they have to do to beat the explosive Miami Dolphins? Donate to The Power Sweep's 2022 Charity Drive bit.ly/TPSCharity2022 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...

Dec 23, 202225 min

608 - A Journey of 1,000 Miles Starts with a Win Over the Rams

One down, three to go on the march to the playoffs. The Packers kept their season alive with a win over the Rams. Here’s how it went down. Donate to The Power Sweep's 2022 Charity Drive bit.ly/TPSCharity2022 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 Patreon-only...

Dec 20, 202230 min

607 - Three Questions About the Packers and Rams

The Packers meet a familiar if infrequent nemesis on Monday Night Football this week. What do they have to do to keep their playoff hopes alive? Donate to The Power Sweep's 2022 Charity Drive bit.ly/TPSCharity2022 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 Patreo...

Dec 16, 202226 min
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