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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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696 - Talking NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters

With the Packers on a bye it’s a good time to take a brief look at the league as a whole. What offenses are doing interesting things and how are defenses trying to stop them? Bobby Peters on Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/b_peters12 Buy Bobby’s books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bobby-Peters/author/B07S84Z3K8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Subscribe to Bobby’s Substack - alertthepost.substack.com GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and ...

Oct 17, 202317 min

695 - What if the Packers Fire Joe Barry?

What would happen if the Packers just fired Joe Barry? Who would take his place? And is the real problem in Green Bay some underperforming stars? 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:/...

Oct 13, 202343 min

694 - Who is Helping the Packers Win?

Five games don’t make a season, but it’s a good time to take stock of some trends as the Packers head into their bye week. Who’s actually helping this team win so far? 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 D...

Oct 11, 202335 min

693 - Packers Stumble to Humbling Loss in Las Vegas

The Packers lost to a genuinely bad team in the Las Vegas Raiders. What does that say about 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 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-Sh...

Oct 10, 202338 min

692 - Lions Embarrass Packers on Thursday Night Football

The Packers got rocked on Thursday Night Football. Who’s to blame? What’s to blame? Is this just something we’re going to have to get used to? 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://ww...

Sep 29, 202332 min

691 - Lions Invade Lambeau on Thursday Night Football

The Packers are back in action on Thursday Night Football. Will they be healthy enough to withstand the Lions? How dangerous are the Lions, anyway? 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...

Sep 27, 202342 min

690 - Love and the Packers Rally for a Thrilling Win

The Packers’ home opener had a little bit of everything. Beyond the ups and downs and terrific ending, is there something more brewing in Green Bay? 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. http...

Sep 25, 202334 min

689 - The Packers Control Their Own Story In Week 3

The Packers are at home for the first time in 2023, welcoming the Saints to Lambeau Field for Week 3. How will Jordan Love and company handle their first home game? 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 Disc...

Sep 22, 202339 min

688 - Is Everything Joe Barry's Fault?

Packers fans have a lot of questions after the Packers’ Week 2 loss to the Falcons. Is Joe Barry really to blame for the Packers’ struggles? What are the Packers’ options beyond AJ Dillon? Is Darnell Savage playing better? 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 acce...

Sep 20, 202334 min

687 - Packers Come Up Short in Atlanta

After overpowering the Chicago Bears in Week 1, the Packers came up short against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Was it simply a case of running out of bodies or was there more at work here? 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 ...

Sep 18, 202334 min

686 - Can the Packers Make it 2-0 to Start 2023?

Football waits for no man, and even if you’re still basking in the afterglow of the Packers’ Week 1 win, Week 2 is bearing down on us. Can the Packers take their show on the road for a second consecutive win to open 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 acces...

Sep 15, 202325 min

685 - Aaron Rodgers' Injury, More on Week 1, AJ Dillon Context

A significant injury in New York affects the Packers. It seemed like we’d make it a bit farther than Week 1 before going deep on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, but here we are. 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 pri...

Sep 13, 202327 min

684 - Packers Blast Bears to Open 2023 in Style

The Packers hammered the Bears in Chicago and started 2023 in style. Let’s unpack this delightful Week 1 win 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 our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersw...

Sep 11, 202324 min

683 - Packers Prepare to Start Post-Rodgers Era Against Bears

The Packers begin their 2023 season in really the only way they possibly could: by facing off with the Chicago Bears. After all, if you’re going to start something new, why not turn to something old? 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...

Sep 07, 202327 min

682 - Packers Tweak Roster After Initial Cutdown

Goodbye initial 53-man roster, hello…whatever comes after the initial 53-man roster. The Packers are making tweaks to optimize their team while also getting caught up in rumors about others. 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 ...

Aug 31, 202328 min

681 - Meet the (Initial) 2023 Green Bay Packers

The Packers have an initial 53-man roster, and it looks like this roster is very much a work in progress. That’s a good thing, though, and the 2023 Packers seem to have both a strong foundation and a lot of room to grow. 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...

Aug 30, 202326 min

680 - Recapping the Packers' Position Battles Before Preseason Game 3

The Packers’ final preseason game is bearing down on us. How will their biggest position battles sort out? Who will come out on top? 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....

Aug 25, 202324 min

679 - How Do the Packers Sort Their Roster Priorities?

Packers training camp is winding down, but position battles are still going strong as we enter the final days of the preseason. How do the Packers sort out the bottom of 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/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...

Aug 23, 202331 min

678 - Who Will Win the Packers' Safety Competition?

The second game of the 2023 preseason gives the Packers a chance to build on the first while giving us a chance to ask a few questions about trends emerging in camp. 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 Dis...

Aug 17, 202323 min

677 - Opportunity Knocks in Green Bay

Opportunity is knocking in Green Bay after the Packers’ first preseason game. Injuries, roster holes, and roster turnover are opening doors left and right. Who will step through? 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 ou...

Aug 16, 202326 min

676 - What to Watch in the Packers' First Preseason Game of 2023

With the Packers ready to hit the field against the Bengals in something resembling a real football game, we should probably talk about what we should be watching. Here are a few things to keep your eye on this weekend. 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 ...

Aug 10, 202328 min

675 - Rashan Gary is Back and That's Awesome

The Packers are in Cincinnati, preparing for their first preseason game. They’re also making moves, including one that could dramatically shape the defense early in the season: Rashan Gary is back from the Physically Unable to Perform List. 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 m...

Aug 09, 202337 min

674 - Can We Say Something Nice About Joe Barry?

Training camp has sparked a lot of questions among Blue 58 listeners, and we’ve got a bunch lined up for today. Is Brian Gutekunst an outlier? Can we find good things to say about Joe Barry? Which offensive player is in danger? 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...

Aug 04, 202337 min

673 - Catching Up on Packers Training Camp

Suddenly, we’re almost a week into training camp. The Packers’ first preseason game is barely a week away. What do we make of the team so far? 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://ww...

Aug 02, 202335 min

672 - Why

Why follow a team if it's all going to end in disappointment? Funny you should ask. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 20237 min

671 - Discussing ACL Recovery with Athletic Trainer Luke Lines

A torn ACL is, unfortunately, one of the most common injuries in the NFL. What goes into fixing it? And how good can guys be after sustaining an injury that serious? 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 Dis...

Jul 27, 202328 min

670 - The Packers Have a Lot of Defensive Backs

We can say this about the Packers’ defensive backs: there sure are a lot of them. Outside of Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas, are they any good? Well…again, there sure are a lot of 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 Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get ac...

Jul 26, 202333 min

669 - Special Teams, Specialists, and Rich Bisaccia

Rich Bisaccia was hired to put the special back in the Packers’ special teams. How did he do in 2022? And what does year two look like with some new faces in place? 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 Disc...

Jul 21, 202329 min

668 - Something for Everyone on the 2023 Packers Offensive Line

Strong offensive line play has been a hallmark of the Matt LaFleur era in Green Bay, and it doesn’t look like things will be much different this year. But sorting out the best five offensive linemen could be a challenge. 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...

Jul 19, 202337 min

667 - Young Tight Ends Have a Huge Opportunity in 2023

The Packers took tight ends with two of their first four picks in this spring’s NFL Draft, and they’ll lean on their young players hard this season. What should we expect from this very young group of tight ends? 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...

Jul 14, 202330 min
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