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#592 Packers Unscripted: Rookie recap

Mike and Wes discuss their impressions from the Packers’ rookie minicamp, including thoughts on WR Amari Rodgers (4:22), the three draft picks on the offensive line (6:57) and the competition for the No. 3 running back spot (10:44).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202118 min

#591 Packers Unscripted: Schedule small talk

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ 2021 schedule, including the late bye week (:38), a bunched stretch of road games (2:21), the high number of playoff opponents (8:56) and the shift to three preseason games (14:07).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202120 min

#589 Packers Unscripted: Draft debrief, part 1

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ top picks from the 2021 draft, discussing CB Eric Stokes (1:16), C/G Josh Myers (7:25) and WR Amari Rodgers (12:56). Wes also shares his memories covering T/G Cole Van Lanen as a Bay Port High School star (19:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 202123 min

#588 Packers Unscripted: Draft on deck

Mike and Wes provide their final preview of the 2021 NFL Draft, discussing how many picks the Packers will actually make (2:17), whether they’ll trade up or down or pick at 29 in the first round (6:37), what type of player they might draft first (12:58) and if they’ll use a late-round pick on a QB or sign an undrafted rookie (22:44).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202128 min

#587 Packers Unscripted: Diving into the draft

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ biggest positions of need heading into the draft (1:23), the potential fit of prospects like Teven Jenkins on the offensive line (7:21) and Christian Barmore on the defensive line (10:35), and their thoughts on possibilities at cornerback (15:14) and wide receiver (23:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202129 min

#586 Packers Unscripted: Back at it

Mike and Wes return to the studio to review the free agents who returned to the Packers, including RB Aaron Jones and TE Marcedes Lewis, as well as those who departed, such as offensive linemen Corey Linsley and Lane Taylor, plus RB Jamaal Williams and QB Tim Boyle. They also discuss the coaching staff’s two new coordinators, Joe Barry and Maurice Drayton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202126 min

#585 Packers Unscripted: Big weekend ahead

Mike and Wes discuss the anticipated news of QB Aaron Rodgers winning his third NFL MVP (:31), joining a select group of all-time greats (6:15), and consider Charles Woodson’s pending Hall of Fame selection (12:01). They also give their thoughts on Super Bowl LV between the Chiefs and Buccaneers (21:21).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202126 min

#584 Packers Unscripted: Post-script thoughts

Mike and Wes discuss the commitment expressed by GM Brian Gutekunst and Head Coach Matt LaFleur to Aaron Rodgers as the Packers QB (:30), revisit Rodgers’ comments about uncertainty (7:46), and describe the team’s desire to keep developing young QBs (9:25). They also discuss the changes afoot on the coaching staff with the special teams coordinator (16:00) and defensive coordinator (21:52).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 202126 min

#583 Packers Unscripted: Celebrating a legacy

Mike and Wes discuss the legacy of the late Ted Thompson (1:10), the former Packers GM, sharing their personal memories (8:30) and discussing his best second-round draft pick (14:25), value pick (19:18) and under-the-radar acquisition (24:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202130 min

#582 Packers Unscripted: Abrupt ending

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss in the NFC title game (:30), including how the Buccaneers capitalized on turnovers when the Packers didn’t (5:05), when the controversial and questionable moments occurred (9:48), and how out-of-character the Packers got (16:52).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 202119 min

#581 Packers Unscripted: What it'll take

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Buccaneers on offense (:31) and defense (10:53), including a commitment to the ground game, the need to protect the ball (8:09) and preparation for any up-tempo offense (16:48) from Tom Brady. They also take a look at the AFC title game (19:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202124 min

#580 Packers Unscripted: Taking another step

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ playoff victory over the Rams and what made the difference in the offensive (:30) and defensive (6:10) performances. They also discuss the Buccaneers’ victory over the Saints (10:22), the pending Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady QB matchup (15:05), and the challenge against Tampa Bay’s inside LBs (18:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 202122 min

#579 Packers Unscripted: It's showtime

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Rams on offense (:30) and defense (6:20), and how Green Bay must be prepared to handle the momentum swings of a playoff game (13:21). They also preview the other NFC Divisional matchup, Buccaneers-Saints (16:18), and the two games in the AFC as well (20:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202125 min

#578 Packers Unscripted: Measuring the matchup

Mike and Wes discuss the Rams’ wild-card victory at Seattle (:30), key matchups for the upcoming Packers-Rams divisional game (3:05), the rest of the playoff picture in the NFC (11:34) and AFC (16:30), and the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacies of Charles Woodson and LeRoy Butler (18:43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 202124 min

#577 Packers Unscripted: Wild weekend

Mike and Wes preview the loaded slate of NFC and AFC Wild Card playoff games, discussing the Packers’ possible opponents (1:48), the tough defenses amongst the NFC underdogs (7:14), and the intrigue of the AFC matchups (12:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 202120 min

#576 Packers Unscripted: Accolades and Achievement

Wes and Larry review the Packers’ 35-16 win over the Chicago Bears and discuss the playoff for a set.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 202120 min

#575 Packers Unscripted: High-stakes showdown

Mike and Wes preview the Week 17 Packers-Bears matchup, discussing how the teams are different from their first meeting five weeks ago (:40), the NFC playoff picture (10:26) and Green Bay’s keys to victory (12:46). They also touch on the AFC playoff race heading into the final weekend (19:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 202023 min

#574 Packers Unscripted: Winter wonderland

Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ impressive performance against the Titans (:31), including the defensive effort vs. Derrick Henry (4:59) and the emergence of RB AJ Dillon (10:10). They also discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP prospects (15:45), WR Davante Adams’ record-chasing (19:38) and the playoff picture heading into Week 17 (23:07).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 202027 min

#573 Packers Unscripted: Christmas clash

Mike and Wes give an overview of this big late-season matchup between the Packers and Titans (:47), discuss the keys to victory for Green Bay on defense (4:58) and offense (14:01), and review the playoff implications of the Rams-Seahawks game (18:02).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 202021 min

#572 Packers Unscripted: Still in command

Mike and Wes discuss the tale of two halves vs. the Panthers (:31), the upcoming matchup with the Titans (5:43), the NFC playoff picture (9:20), the Packers’ Pro Bowl selections (12:46) and the passing of Hall of Famer and former assistant coach Kevin Greene (19:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 202023 min

#571 Packers Unscripted: Pondering the Panthers

Mike and Wes discuss Carolina’s season (:36) plus the Packers’ keys to victory on offense (4:29) and defense (7:45), and the role special teams could play on Saturday night (9:43). The also examine the playoff picture in the NFC and other key games (12:01).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202023 min

#570 Packers Unscripted: Dandy of a day

Mike and Wes discuss everything falling into place for the Packers on Sunday (:30), the victory over the Lions (1:23), QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP case (6:12) and the defense’s performance (10:14). They also talk about the challenges ahead (14:45) and the NFC playoff picture (19:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202024 min

#569 Packers Unscripted: Digging in on Detroit

Mike and Wes talk about the Packers’ keys to victory against the Lions on defense (3:21) and offense (8:32). They also discuss a potential team record for WR Davante Adams (11:56) and a major off-field award for C Corey Linsley (13:16). Finally, they discuss Green Bay’s playoff scenarios (14:15) and other key games around the league (19:57).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202023 min

#568 Packers Unscripted: Historic happenings

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ victory over the Eagles (:31), including the milestones reached by QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Davante Adams (8:07). They also discuss the young defensive players on the rise for Green Bay (15:59), and where the Packers stand in the NFC playoff picture (19:49).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 202026 min

#567 Packers Unscripted: Focus up front

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Eagles (:35), the news that Philly DT Fletcher Cox is on the injury report (6:11), and Green Bay’s signing of WR Tavon Austin (9:08). They also look at several key games around the NFL in Week 13 (14:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202023 min

#566 Packers Unscripted: Valuable victory

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ win over the Bears, including how Green Bay won up front on offense (1:44), got three turnovers on defense (4:56) and put the game away in the third quarter (8:00). They also look at where the Packers stand in the NFC (13:29) and the next opponent, the Eagles (16:49).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 202021 min

#565 Packers Unscripted: Big rival, big game

In a Thanksgiving edition, Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Bears on defense (:59) and on offense (9:42), with both focused on the ground games. They also look at other key games around the NFL in Week 12 (15:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202022 min

#564 Packers Unscripted: Difficult defeat

Mike and Wes review the tough loss to the Colts (:51) and what the postgame comments from QB Aaron Rodgers and Head Coach Matt LaFleur mean (9:00). They also discuss the importance of this week’s showdown with the Bears (13:45) and recap some other key games around the NFC (16:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202021 min

#563 Packers Unscripted: Big showdown

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory vs. the Colts on offense (3:17) and defense (8:39), as well as the roles the red zone (11:10) and special teams (13:46) could play. They also look at other key Week 11 matchups around the NFL (16:22).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202024 min

#562 Packers Unscripted: Tough but triumphant

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ tight victory against the Jaguars (:29), including how the defense rose up late and the value in WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s performance (6:12). They also look at where things stand in the division and the NFC (12:45) and discuss LT David Bakhtiari’s contract extension (21:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202028 min

#561 Packers Unscripted: What it'll take

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Jaguars on both offense (:45) and defense (6:41). They also discuss what having WR Davante Adams and RB Aaron Jones on the field together will mean for the offense moving forward (3:34), and they examine a handful of key games around the NFL in Week 10 (11:08).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202023 min

#560 Packers Unscripted: Midway measures

Mike and Wes recap the victory over the 49ers (:29), the exploits of WR Davante Adams (3:45) and the state of the offense with some players getting healthy (9:17). They also look ahead to the next opponent, Jacksonville (12:47), and discuss where the Packers stand in the division and entire NFC (18:14).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202023 min

#559 Packers Unscripted: Quick turnaround

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss to the Vikings (:28), the Thursday matchup with the 49ers (5:19), the injury situations (12:36) and Green Bay’s struggles defending the run (17:34).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 202022 min

#558 Packers Unscripted: The rematch awaits

Mike and Wes preview the Packers’ rematch with the Vikings, looking at the injury situations for Minnesota (:29) and Green Bay (3:46) as well as the Packers’ keys to victory on offense (7:17) and defense (12:00). They also examine some notable games around the NFL in Week 8 (18:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202025 min

#557 Packers Unscripted: Taking care of business

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ victory over the Texans, including the key takeaways on offense (1:51), the dynamic play of WR Davante Adams (4:30) and the standout items on defense (10:57). They also look at where things stand in the NFC North and the conference as a whole (20:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 202025 min

#556 Packers Unscripted: Back on their game

Mike and Wes discuss what it’ll take for the Packers to return from Houston with a victory on both offense (:36) and defense (9:34). They also discuss the state of the offensive line in the wake of David Bakhtiari’s injury (4:52) and other noteworthy games around the NFL in Week 7 (15:12).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202022 min

#555 Packers Unscripted: Rough day at the office

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ first loss of the season, from the offensive struggles (2:15) to the defense’s lack of a big play (4:54) to the missed opportunities (7:05). They also take a look at the next opponent, Houston (9:53), and the current state of the NFC North (18:14).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 202020 min

#554 Packers Unscripted: Final rundown

Mike and Wes discuss ways for the Packers to get an edge on the Buccaneers (:30) as well as the keys to victory on offense (4:17) and defense (9:11). They also examine other notable games around the NFC this week (14:19).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 202021 min

#553 Packers Unscripted: Back from the bye

Mike and Wes discuss potential areas of improvement for the Packers on offense (1:39) and defense (6:15). They also examine the seasons thus far for this week’s opponent, Tampa Bay (12:21), and the only 5-0 team in the NFC, Seattle (18:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202022 min

#552 Packers Unscripted: Unsung heroes

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ unsung heroes in their 4-0 start on the offense (:53) and defense (5:36). They also look at some key NFL games in Week 5 (13:07).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 202021 min

#551 Packers Unscripted: 4-for-4

Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ victory over the Falcons, starting with the offensive performance despite missing key players (1:04) and continuing with the steadier defensive effort compared to previous games (9:46). They also examine where things stand in the NFC North (16:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202022 min

#550 Packers Unscripted: Frustrated Falcons

Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ upcoming opponent on Monday Night Football, from the Falcons’ mood following two difficult losses (:48), to the strong start of WR Calvin Ridley (2:02), to their struggling defense (6:04). They also examine the other Week 4 games involving NFC North teams (9:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 202018 min

#549 Packers Unscripted: 3-for-3

Mike and Wes discuss the key elements of the Packers’ third win, including the major fourth-quarter momentum shifts (2:13), the defense rebounding down the stretch (4:27), WR Allen Lazard’s career-best game in Davante Adams’ absence (6:39), and the impressive work of the offensive line (9:42). They also take a brief look at the next opponent, the Falcons (11:53).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202014 min

#547 Packers Unscripted: 2-for-2

Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ second victory of 2020, including the two scores on either side of halftime (1:04), RB Aaron Jones’ career day (3:29), other complementary players on offense (6:17), the defense’s recovery from a slow start (9:43) and LB Rashan Gary’s impact (12:31).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 202020 min

#546 Packers Unscripted: Strong start

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ opening win at Minnesota, including the performances of QB Aaron Rodgers (:39) and WR Davante Adams (4:16), the moving parts on the offensive line (7:08), and the uneven performance by the defense (12:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202022 min

#545 Packers Unscripted: Starting with a showdown

Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ comments about the Packers flying under the national radar (:38) and the keys to victory on both offense (11:59) and defense (14:58) for Green Bay on Sunday. They also mention other key games around the NFC scheduled for Week 1 (17:48).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 202022 min

#544 Packers Unscripted: Week 1 has arrived

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ 53-man roster (1:51) and some injury concerns (4:36). They also give an overview of opening foe Minnesota on defense (6:56) and offense (12:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 202018 min

#543 Packers Unscripted: In a good place

Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ comments about the state of his game (:41) and the offense as a whole (6:26). They also look ahead to the weekend, and all the new rules and regulations that will surround roster moves (8:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 202023 min

#542 Packers Unscripted: Promising progress

Mike and Wes review the extensive 11-on-11 work in Sunday’s Lambeau Field practice (1:24) and discuss the strong training camps put together by WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling and LB Rashan Gary (5:54), along with veteran G Lane Taylor (12:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 202019 min

#541 Packers Unscripted: Veterans in their element

Mike and Wes discuss the veteran presence and performances brought to training camp by QB Aaron Rodgers (4:11), TE Marcedes Lewis and K Mason Crosby (9:36). They also talk about how rookie LB Kamal Martin is getting noticed (12:54).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 202020 min