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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

756 - Packers Need a Dance Partner at Safety

Xavier McKinney solved the Packers’ biggest defensive need, but the Packers need to give him a running mate. So let’s find him one today, and throw in another slot defender if we can. 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 ...

Apr 09, 202429 min

755 - Packers Have Options at Cornerback in 2024 Draft

The Packers probably could use some help at cornerback, but the kind of help they need will depend a lot on their internal opinion of the position. Where does that leave 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 as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and ...

Apr 04, 202436 min

754 - Why the Packers Shouldn't Ignore Wide Receivers in the 2024 Draft

The Packers don’t need a receiver, but ignoring the position can bring its own problems. Fortunately, there is a full menu of options available 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 month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Dis...

Mar 29, 202430 min

753 - Packers Need a Linebacker in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Packers are in need of some help at linebacker, but what help is there to be had? Let’s take a look at this year’s class of prospects. 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.pa...

Mar 26, 202430 min

752 - Quarterbacks and Running Backs in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Packers seem all but set at both quarterback and running back, but there’s reason to think they’re in the market for more. How do you find a good one and who’s looking good in this year’s 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 as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content ...

Mar 21, 202436 min

751 - Packers Don't Need an EDGE (but there are some interesting ones)

It’s time to dive into the NFL Draft and we’re coming out of the gates with edge rushers. It’s not a high-end need for the Packers, but it’s a hard position to ignore. 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...

Mar 19, 202435 min

750 - Meet Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney

We got to meet the Packers’ two newest additions today. What did they have to say during their first appearances in Green Bay? And what else might be out there at the Packers’ positions of 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 BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and ...

Mar 15, 202428 min

749 - Packers Make Big Moves in Free Agency Bonanza

The Packers have had a very busy start to free agency, with big names leaving Green Bay and donning the green and gold. Let’s break it all 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 Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://...

Mar 12, 202425 min

748 - Who Should the Packers Target in Free Agency?

Free agency is looming and the Packers might be spenders this year. Who will they bring to Green Bay, if anyone? 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 Su...

Mar 08, 202435 min

747- 2023 Recap: Safeties, Offensive Line, and Specialists

We’re capping off our position-by-position look at the 2023 Packers with a tour through the safety room, a check-in with the offensive line, and a quick look at the specialists. 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...

Mar 05, 202438 min

746 - 2023 Recap: Cornerbacks Struggle in Bigger Roles

The Packers’ cornerbacks had an up and down journey in 2023, some of which was due to things outside their control. How does a new scheme affect 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 as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord serve...

Feb 29, 202437 min

745 - 2023 Recap: Tight Ends Give a Tantalizing Glimpse of the Future

The Packers took two tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft, and both made huge strides during the season, leading to an overall very exciting season for what is objectively the best position in all of football. 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 c...

Feb 28, 202429 min

744 - 2023 Recap: What Did Joe Barry Want from the Linebackers, Anyway?

The Packers linebackers are almost a forgotten child on defense. Were they the problem in 2023? Not necessarily. But did they make the defense better? Well… 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 serv...

Feb 22, 202429 min

743 - 2023 Recap: Packers Wide Receivers Make the Grade

The Packers went ultra-young at wide receiver and it paid off with a pretty spectacular season. How does this group build for 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 $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patr...

Feb 20, 202439 min

742 - 2023 Recap: Packers Defensive Line Excels in Strange Role

Let’s talk about the defensive line. Like their teammates on the edge, the story of the Packers’ defensive line might have more to do with how they’re used in 2024 than how they performed 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 an...

Feb 16, 202436 min

741 - Packers Running Backs Show Value in 2023

The Packers gave us a good example of how valuable running backs can be in 2023, but no position group has a murkier outlook for 2024. How will this group shake out over the next few months? 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 ...

Feb 13, 202432 min

740 - Packers Edge Rushers Turn in a Solid 2023

The Packers’ edge rushers delivered on their potential in 2023, but with changes coming to the defense, how does this unit project 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 as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https...

Feb 09, 202440 min

739 - Coaching Changes, Coordinators, and Quarterbacks

The Packers are filling out their coaching staff as Jeff Hafley begins to put his spin on the defense. Who’s in, who’s out, and who should you know more about? Then, let’s take a look at the Packers’ coordinators and quarterbacks. 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 ...

Feb 06, 202434 min

738 - Jeff Hafley is the Packers' DC

The Packers have a new defensive coordinator. Welcome to the Jeff Hafley era. 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 Subscribe to The Power Sweep’s Substa...

Feb 01, 202443 min

737 - Packers' Defensive Coordinator Candidates In Their Own Words

The Packers’ search for a defensive coordinator appears to be heating up. Who’s it going to be? And will Matt LaFleur get it right this time? 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...

Jan 30, 202437 min

736 - Joe Barry is Gone, Brian Gutekunst is Crushing It

Surprise, surprise, the Packers are going to have a new defensive coordinator in 2024. Who’s it going to be and how did we get 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 access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon....

Jan 26, 202448 min

735 - The State of the Packers

The 2023 Packers season is over. Now it’s time to start taking a look at what was, why it was that way, and what’s going to happen in 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 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:/...

Jan 24, 202437 min

734 - Victory Escapes the Packers in San Francisco

It was there and then it was gone. The Packers fell to the 49ers practically by their own hand. Now it’s time to lick our wounds and figure out what’s next. 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 serv...

Jan 21, 202437 min

733 - The Packers Can Beat the 49ers

The Packers are beyond what anybody expected and probably beyond what anybody could have hoped for. Now they have to face what could be the best remaining team in the playoffs, visiting San Francisco to take on the 49ers. 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...

Jan 19, 202444 min

732 - Who Will Step Up for the Packers' Defense?

Slowing down Kyle Shanahan’s powerful 49ers is going to require a big effort on defense, and that effort is going to come down as much to who’s playing as what they’re doing on the field. 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 acc...

Jan 17, 202426 min

731 - The Packers Destroyed the Cowboys

The Packers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys. That’s it. That’s the whole intro. 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 goo...

Jan 15, 202434 min

730 - Can the Packers Pull an Upset in Dallas?

The Packers have come a long way this season, and their next stop in their ascension is Dallas. Or Arlington. Wherever the Cowboys play. It’s playoff time on Sunday either way. Can they win? 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 ...

Jan 12, 202439 min

729 - Does Jordan Love Prove that QBs Should Sit?

Jordan Love exceeded expectations in 2023, but can we put some numbers to his success? And maybe there’s a deeper question: is Love a model for the rest of the league to follow? 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...

Jan 10, 202429 min

728 - The Packers are Playoff-Bound

The Packers took care of business, beat the Bears, and earned a spot in the playoffs. Take a moment and savor this one before we move on to what’s next. 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 08, 202430 min

727 - Can the Packers' Right the Final Wrong of 2022?

The Packers have a chance to do in 2023 what they couldn’t do in 2022: lock up a playoff spot with a home win over a divisional opponent. Will they finish the job this time? 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...

Jan 04, 202426 min
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