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Wilde & Tausch

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Three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year Jason Wilde and Packers Hall-of-Famer Mark Tauscher discuss the latest on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin sports, and more.
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Episodes

11AM: Roster Cuts and Mr. Rational

Continued reaction to Packers roster cut news, including QB Sean Clifford coming up short of making the 53-player active roster. Also, continued discussion of the upcoming Wisconsin Badgers football season, including reaction to commentary from The Barry Alvarez Show (hosted by Jesse Nelson) on ESPN Madison.

Aug 26, 202530 min

10AM: Roster Cuts and Whitewater Rafting in 1995

The guys continue to react to roster cuts for the Green Bay Packers, including wide receiver Mecole Hardman reportedly among more players not making the 53-player active roster. Also, Tausch wants to play a new game with the back of sports cards? And Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Badgers Trivia Tuesday featuring stories of a 1995 game against Colorado.

Aug 26, 202547 min

9AM: Roster Cuts and Jack McCoy

It's the Tuesday edition, with the deadline for NFL rosters to be trimmed to 53 active players at 3pm CT this afternoon. The guys dive into some early news of cuts in Green Bay, including linebacker Isaiah Simmons. Also, Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins for his weekly appearance, featuring a story of a celebrity run-in at an ice cream shop in New York City.

Aug 26, 20251 hr 1 min

11AM: Bob's Your Uncle

Tausch shares his reactions to some breaking news regarding the 2025 Wisconsin Badgers football season. What were some of the negative takeaways the guys had from the Green Bay Packers preseason? And the remainder of the show debates Power Rankings of people named Bob?

Aug 25, 202536 min

10AM: Preseason Positives and Negatives

Reviewing the celebration of the life and legacy of Bob Uecker at American Family Field yesterday afternoon. Also, what do the guys say are their main positive and negative takeaways from the Green Bay Packers preseason? And is Bo Melton actually going to make the 53-man roster as a corner?

Aug 25, 202542 min

9AM: The Blue Mountains and Dolly Parton

It's the Monday edition...and it begins with Jesse addressing why so many fans were getting after him on social media Sunday at the Brewers game. Also, reactions and takeaways from the Packers final preseason game against the Seahawks. Plus, the Packers acquire a three-time Super Bowl champion in a trade!? And Wilde and Tausch Trivia with a sports weekend recap.

Aug 25, 202559 min

11AM: X Marks the Spot

The third and final hour of this action packed episode starts with head coach Matt LaFleur backing up Romeo Doubs and his standing on the team. Which begs the questions, why did anyone think Romeo could be cut? And will the Packers end up paying him the big bucks after this season? Tausch and Jason go back and forth before listening to Xavier McKinney speaking on how confident he is in where the team is at right now. How do you feel about the Packers heading into 2025? Whoa Riley featuring the a...

Aug 22, 202535 min

10AM: The Final Preseason Preview!

Hour number two kicks off with reactions to Jordan Love talking about Micah Parsons on Kay Adams show, is there any better chance Parsons ends up in Green Bay at this point in time? This is followed by some Bob Uecker trivia and a sterling performance from Sparky in Sussex before the final Green and Gold Game Preview of the preseason! Our Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week wrap up the 10AM time slot.

Aug 22, 202548 min

9AM: Fight, Fight, Fight!

It's the Friday edition of Wilde & Tausch and potentially the Fight Night edition! After working through some technical difficulties as both are LIVE from their respective Picklrs, they discuss what all the fighting at joint practice means for the Packers. Then they get into the discrepancy between Jordan Love, who struggled yesterday, and Malik Willis who has had a good camp. This leads to a text asking if it's crazy to think Malik Willis could be next starting QB for the Packers?? The guys...

Aug 22, 202550 min

11AM: Packers-Seahawks Joint Practice

Jason hosts the show live in Green Bay as the Packers and Seahawks meet for a joint practice ahead of Saturday's preseason finale. Also, Whoa Nelly! asking Tausch for his fondest high school football memory in honor of the new season kicking off tonight.

Aug 21, 202538 min

10AM: Offensive Line Depth + Live From Wrigley Field

Jason shares his story of an exciting encounter on the highway. Tausch ponders the quality of the Packers offensive line depth by asking about Jacob Monk's role. And Dom Cotroneo of Brewers Extra Innings on 620 WTMJ joins the show live from Wrigley Field ahead of the Brewers-Cubs series finale. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia.

Aug 21, 202553 min

9AM: The Wednesday Recap

It's the Thursday edition! But before the Packers host a joint practice with the Seahawks in Green Bay, the guys look back on a busy Wednesday featuring the ESPN Wisconsin Fantasy Football Draft, Tausch and Jesse doing the show at Jesse's house, and the Brewers dropping a third straight game to the Cubs. Also, reactions to Matt LaFleur meeting with the media ahead of today's joint practice.

Aug 21, 202547 min

11AM: Power Rankings and Packers With The Most To Prove

Tausch and Jesse review the latest ESPN NFL Nation Preseason Power Rankings, with the Packers moving up! What does Tausch think of the rankings? And do the guys agree with Rob Demovsky's pick for who with the Packers has the most to prove this season? Also, a Wisconsin Geography Wednesday edition of Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Whoa Nelly! featuring producer Hunter Vaughn talking college football and sneaky spiders.

Aug 20, 202531 min

10AM: Free Burger Day!

Reactions to Bryan Bulaga's appearance, including expectations for the preseason finale. It's free burger day at George Webb's restaurants around Wisconsin! But is anyone concerned about the Brewers losing both games to the Cubs yesterday? And Homer joins the show - and ready for a spicy debate with Tausch - following his return from a trip to Ireland!

Aug 20, 202539 min

9AM: Bryan Bulaga and a Party At Jesse's

It's the Wednesday edition, and Tausch actually accepted Jesse's invitation to the show at Jesse's house with Jason off for the day?? The guys react to the Brewers struggling in their double-header with the Cubs. Also, Keisean Nixon with a big backtrack on kick return duties. And Bryan Bulaga joins for his weekly appearance breaking down the state of the Packers offensive line and offering insights on Jordan Love's injury status.

Aug 20, 20251 hr 8 min

11AM: Practice Observations

Jason hosts the show live in Green Bay as the Packers hold an open Training Camp practice. How does Jordan Love look as he continues to return from his injury? Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring a moving dilemma and Jesse's unique invitation for Tausch.

Aug 19, 202540 min

10AM: The Penultimate Open Practice

Reviewing commentary from Matt LaFleur's morning press conference with the Packers beat writers, including the team having a few tough nights of sleep in Indianapolis? Also, reviewing reactions to discussion of the Packers potential interest in Micah Parsons. Wilde and Tausch Trivia acknowledging the Brewers-Cubs rescheduled double-header. And Jason joins live in Green Bay for the penultimate Packers Training Camp practice open to the public this year.

Aug 19, 202534 min

9AM: The Micah Parsons Project

It's the Tuesday edition! Jesse returns after missing Monday's show and recounts his eventful day hosting The Barry Alvarez Show with the legendary Wisconsin football coach. Tausch was intrigued by what he heard Adam Schefter say this morning about Micah Parsons' future with the Dallas Cowboys. Could the Packers actually be interested in acquiring one of the best defensive players in the game? Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins to discuss.

Aug 19, 20251 hr 4 min

9AM: Going Old Testament

Weekend catchup since Tausch was off Friday. Would it have been okay for the Brewers to lose the game and not use more pitchers. "Counsell's Last Stand" for Chicago. Marshawn "Job" Lloyd. Is he the unluckiest player ever as he gets hurt... again. Jordan Morgan is playing well in preseason. Tausch thinks Jordan Morgan could be the Lazarus of the Packers, coming back to take the left tackle spot. The guys don't think the battle is completely won, but Morgan is the leader right now. They end the fi...

Aug 18, 202557 min

10AM: Dom Controneo From Wriggly Field

Hour 2 begins with the guys discussing the Packers how the Packers will figure out their starting 5 on the o-line. Is Savion Williams becoming another Llyod with all his injuries? The Packers like what he can do, but he just can't see the field. Dom Cotroneo joins live from Wriggly Field ahead of the Brewers Cubs double header. The hour ends with Homer being mad at the guys for not asking Dom about the SS, Joey Ortiz's poor on base percentage.

Aug 18, 202538 min

11AM: Hypocrisy

Hour 3 of the show, start with Steve "The Homer" True the hypocrite as he minutes later tweets that he doesn't care about stats for a Marquette player. The guys find out that Jordan Love is throwing at practice today. Tausch is happy Love is able to do something as long as Jordan isn't putting himself in harms way. Jason doesn't want the team taking any risks at all. The guys play "Sports Weekend Recap" for Wilde and Tausch trivia. Plus Woah Hunter.

Aug 18, 202541 min

11AM: Penalties, Penalties, Penalties

The third and final hour of the week starts with a discussion on MLF wanting to eliminate penalties, specifically on the OL. Bryan explains the process of figuring this out throughout camp and how he discovered his technique. He believes that still dealing with penalty issues at this point isn't a great sign for the G&G. Then the discussion transitions to kickers and how important having a good kicker is, Bulaga tells the story of Mason Crosby drilling the 51 yarder against the Cowboys in th...

Aug 15, 202533 min

10AM: Preseason Preview: Packers-Colts

Hour two kicks off with Bulaga's experiences at joint practices, and how much stock does he put into the Packers defense being successful against the Colts offense? Indianapolis Colts themed Wilde & Tausch Trivia follows. The Green and Gold Game Preview handles the bulk of the hour as the fellas talk important players, compelling storylines, and how to measure success for the Packers as they head into their second preseason game against the Colts. Finally, everyone gives their Steinhafels Sl...

Aug 15, 202545 min

9AM: Bugging About Injuries?

It's the Friday edition with Bryan and Riley in as the Cousin’s Subs of the Day! Bulaga starts with the struggles of switching to RT and discusses the mindset needed to play OL. Blu doesn’t know how Jordan Love and the WRs will get in sync before the season starts, and isn’t confident that the passing game will look the way fans and the team want in Week 1. That being said, neither Jason nor Bulaga think Jordan Love is injury prone before Bryan responds to a text on why Love can’t just throw a c...

Aug 15, 202556 min

11AM: Punching Farkus

Tausch comes up with a new analogy for the Green Bay Packers preparing to face the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the NFL season, with preparations for today's joint practice in Indianapolis ongoing. Also, double Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a special Wisconsin Geography Thursday. And a tough week of Whoa Nelly! continues with Jesse upset about plans for the weekend and Wisconsin's Little League success on the national stage?

Aug 14, 202531 min

10AM: That's A Good Question, Jason

Conversation shifts from Brewers to Packers as Green Bay gets set for a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts. What does Matt LaFleur hope to learn about his team at today's joint practice and in Saturday's preseason game, especially with all the injuries for many starters including Jordan Love? Also, what do Tausch's Packers bets at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford and the advice from one of ESPN's betting analysts have in common?

Aug 14, 202543 min

9AM: Come See What's Brewing

It's the Thursday edition, featuring FREE BURGERS! The Milwaukee Brewers win their 12th straight games and deliver on the George Webb's promotion. The guys share their reactions, including excitement AND a hint of nervousness in Tausch's circle? Are any other fans also feeling a bit anxious about Milwaukee's upcoming postseason expectations?

Aug 14, 20251 hr 1 min

11AM: Burger Time!

Why are people mad at Wilde and Tausch for something Kyle Wallace said on Kyle, Brust & Nortman yesterday? Also, a special pirate edition of Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Whoa Nelly! featuring some controversial special guests enjoying a wonderful brunch at a local establishment.

Aug 13, 202533 min

10AM: Stamp Your Ticket/Book/Hand

Reactions to Bryan Bulaga's appearance, including discussion of places you get things stamped? Another text from Steve-O in SoCal. And with Homer absent for his weekly appearance, the guys dive into Brewers Fever as the team goes for a 12th straight win (and free burgers!) this afternoon.

Aug 13, 202534 min

9AM: All Those Injuries with Bryan Bulaga

It's the Wednesday edition, with the Brewers going for 12 straight wins this afternoon! Tausch opens the show sharing why he's not as excited as one may think he should be. Also, the latest on all those injuries for the Packers up at Training Camp, including QB Jordan Love. Bryan Bulaga joins for his weekly appearance breaking down the injuries and the play of Jordan Morgan and Rasheed Walker on the offensive line.

Aug 13, 20251 hr 9 min
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