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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

875 - Linebackers, what are they

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 little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Subsc...

Mar 20, 202525 min

874 - How do you develop a quarterback? Do the Packers need a running back?

The 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 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/thepower...

Mar 19, 202538 min

873 - Can the Packers find an edge rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft?

The 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 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...

Mar 14, 202531 min

872 - Packers sign Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs early in free agency

The 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 - 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 ...

Mar 11, 202540 min

871 - 2024 Packers' Free Agency Preview

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 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Subscribe to The Powe...

Mar 06, 202540 min

870 - How the Packers' offensive line performed in 2024

As 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.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 05, 202541 min

869 - Packers' defensive backs largely made the grade in 2024

We’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 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 Sub...

Feb 25, 202538 min

868 - Packers wide receivers are tough to evaluate in 2024

The 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 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...

Feb 21, 202538 min

867 - How did the Packers' linebackers perform in 2024?

The 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 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/thepowe...

Feb 19, 202530 min

866 - Packers tight ends were literally perfect in 2024

Let’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 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....

Feb 18, 202533 min

865 - Packers' defensive line is a roster building problem

The 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 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 13, 202534 min

864 - Packers running backs succeed in philosophical shift

The 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 Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Subscribe to The Power Sweep’s Substack to s...

Feb 11, 202540 min

863 - The Packers needed more from their edge rushers in 2024

Our 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: 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 acces...

Feb 06, 202533 min

862 - How did Jordan Love and the Packers' quarterbacks fare in 2024?

It’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/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 Discor...

Jan 30, 202537 min

861 - Evaluating the Packers' three coordinators

The 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 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...

Jan 28, 202536 min

860 - How did Matt LaFleur do in 2024?

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 little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Subsc...

Jan 23, 202529 min

859 - The State of the Packers in 2025

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://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 ...

Jan 21, 202546 min

858 - A dose of high-grade Packers copium

The 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 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/thep...

Jan 16, 202527 min

857 - A billion questions about the Packers

The 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 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/thepowe...

Jan 14, 202548 min

856 - Wildcard Round Recap: Packers lose the way they lost all season

The 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 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. ht...

Jan 13, 202531 min

855 - Wildcard Round Preview: Can the Packers finally beat a good team?

The 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/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...

Jan 09, 202537 min

854 - Positive things from the 2024 Packers regular season

The 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 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://w...

Jan 07, 202533 min

853 - Week 18 Recap: Packers back into playoffs with embarrassing loss to Bears

The 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 - 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...

Jan 05, 202527 min

852 - Week 18 Preview: Packers finish 2024 like they finished 2023

The 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 $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...

Jan 02, 202531 min

851 - New Year's Resolutions for the 2025 Packers

It’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 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 g...

Dec 31, 202430 min

850 - Week 17 Recap: Packers again fail to finish

Stop 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 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....

Dec 30, 202439 min

849 - Week 17 Preview: Can the Packers' defense slow down the Vikings?

The 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 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 ac...

Dec 27, 202431 min

848 - Week 16 Recap: Packers cruise to easy win over the hapless Saints

The Packers came out and took care of the Saints. What can we learn? 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 ...

Dec 24, 202438 min

847 - A Packers gift guide

It’s not Monday night yet, so here’s a little appetizer to get you through the rest of the day before kickoff. 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 here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access P...

Dec 23, 202431 min

846 - Week 16 Preview: Can the Packers lock up a playoff spot?

The Packers have a chance to lock up a playoff spot on Monday, and the only thing standing in their way is the New Orleans Saints…who barely stand in anyone’s way. 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 here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patr...

Dec 19, 202437 min
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