Wilde & Tausch

Reactions to commentary from Packers head coach Matt LaFleur meeting with members of the media over breakfast at the NFL Meetings in Arizona. Just when you think some commentary on Rich Bissacia's departure is what would steal the show, LaFleur offers comments on players being unhappy with their roles last year...which, naturally, leads to speculation of who those players were.

It's the Monday edition, with Tausch back from Spring Break! Tausch shares his takeaways from a trip to southern California, including a bold prediction on the future of Flag Football in the United States. Also, what would Jason ask Matt LaFleur if he was at the annual NFL Meetings breakfast with the head coaches in Arizona this morning? And recapping a busy sports weekend with Wilde and Tausch Trivia.

Wisconsin Badgers legend Joe Thomas breaks down a boost in in-state recruiting for Wisconsin football. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc. And Whoa Nelly! featuring Joe Thomas talking about fellow 41-year-old Joe Flacco who's STILL PLAYING in the NFL! And has the NFL jumped the international game shark with its trip to Australia?

Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe Thomas shares his assessment of Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, the offensive line, Jordan Morgan's "short arm syndrome" and more as Jason and Joe review the "State of the Packers" during the 10AM Hour.

It's the Friday edition, featuring special guest host and Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe Thomas as the Cousins Sub of the Day! Before Joe arrives, Jason and Jesse recap The Miz's record-setting Opening Day start for the Brewers. Then it's the State of the Packers with Joe Thomas, featuring assessments of Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love.

The final hour of the show the guys look back at some more bad sports takes. Dom Cotroneo joins the show to preview the Brewers season. They also play Whoa Hunter, talking tattoos, and sports GM's.

Hour 2 begins with Bill Shroeder of the Brewers TV Network joins the show to preview the Milwaukee Brewers season. They play 2025 Brewers trivia. They do talk some Packers and Jordan Love talked about the "bittersweet changes" that have come to the Packers this year. He also talked about overcoming the losses of Romeo Doubs and Rasheed Walker this year.

It's Opening Day! Jesse Nelson is in the host chair as the Cousin's Sub of the Day for Tausch. In honor of his terrible take, wanting Pat Murphy fired last baseball season. The guys want to know what fans worst sports takes of all time are. They also discuss Jordan Love throwing out the first pitch at the Brewers Game today.

John Anderson is NOT a believer in Matt LaFleur, which the guys thoroughly discuss as John continues as the Cousins Sub of the Day for Tausch. Also, a special Missouri-themed Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Whoa Nelly! with "The Professor" John Anderson critiquing Jason's latest TV work at Channel3000.com.

John Anderson is skeptical of the Minnesota Vikings bringing in Kyler Murray to challenge JJ McCarthy for the starting QB job in 2026. Also, reflecting on the life and legacy of the late Bob Harlan, including Homer's weekly appearance. And, in case you didn't know...John Anderson (a Missouri alum and current professor) does NOT like the Kansas Jayhawks.

It's the Wednesday edition, with former ESPN SportsCenter anchor John Anderson in as the special guest Cousins Sub of the Day as Tausch remains off. With "The Professor" hosting today's show, the guys review grades for some of the biggest roster moves the Green Bay Packers have made so far this offseason. Assessments include the Rashan Gary trade, signing Javon Hargrave, and the departures of Malik Willis, Rasheed Walker, and Elgton Jenkins.

Jason and Bryan Bulaga breakdown what they feel BEST about and what they feel WORST about for the 2026 Green Bay Packers roster with a few weeks to go until the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a special Iowa Trivia Tuesday. And Whoa Nelly! featuring a dilemma Jesse's friend faced while their group was out at a bar on Friday night.

The Green Bay Packers honored legendary former team president Bob Harlan with a memorial service Monday at Lambeau Field, and Jason was fortunate to be in attendance. Jason and Bryan Bulaga review some of the most interesting sound bites from the event featuring Mike McCarthy and Ron Wolf, along with more thoughts honoring Bob Harlan's life and legacy. Also, is finding an edge rusher the new top priority for the Packers over the rest of this offseason?

It's the Tuesday edition, with Bryan Bulaga in as the special guest Cousins Sub of the Day for Tausch...and Bryan is READY to get after Jesse for talking smack about the Iowa Hawkeyes before Iowa reached its first Sweet Sixteen in decades. What does Bryan's trash talk actually say about the state of Wisconsin Badgers athletics? Evan Cohen - UW-Madison alum - of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins for his weekly appearance to dive further into the conversation.

Which city in the United States tops Tausch's list as the best sports town since 2010? And where does Milwaukee/Wisconsin land on the list? Fans share their thoughts on the list as the guys debate. And Tausch ran into a fan in Milwaukee over the weekend while the fan was listening to the Wilde and Tausch podcast!

A quick deviation from Packers talk to discuss the lack of a shot clock in Wisconsin high school basketball, as on display at the WIAA State Tournament over the weekend. Then, what will the role look like for Lukas Van Ness in the Packers new 3-4 defense this year? And Jackson Smith-Njigba signs an extension with the Seattle Seahawks. Who is the closest version of JSN (a first round draft pick getting a big contract extension) that Brian Gutekunst has drafted in Green Bay?

It's the Monday edition! The guys react to a wild opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including more fallout from Wisconsin's loss to High Point on Thursday. Also, congratulations to the Wisconsin Women's Hockey team winning ANOTHER National Championship! And discussion of what lies ahead for the Green Bay Packers defense, with knowledge now that the team will run a 3-4 defense under Jonathan Gannon's leadership in 2026. Plus, Wilde and Tausch Trivia.

The final hour of the week begins with one last caller who kicks off a discussion on whether Gard is taking the right approach to this current era of college basketball before double trivia, Whoa Riley, and Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay takes you into your weekend!

The second hour continues and expands upon the conversation as the guys draw comparisons with Matt LaFleur and Greg Gard, ponder why this seems to be a recurring theme amongst all Wisconsin sports teams, and consider whether these kind of losses signify a net positive or net negative. They also keep taking your calls!

It's the Friday edition and after the Badgers lost in devastating fashion yesterday to High Point, Wilde & Tausch are here to try and make sense of it. They field calls throughout the hour trying to sift through the confusion, discouragement, and anger that Wisconsin fans are dealing with.

What do the guys make of the latest Giannis drama with the Milwaukee Bucks? Helping Tausch pick the next TV show he'll watch with a bracket of recommendations from fans on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line. And another Jesse bracket featuring the best Wisconsin sports postseason performances since the Packers won the Super Bowl in 2011.

As more details surface about Rasheed Walker's new deal with the Carolina Panthers, Jason and Tausch discuss why he's not coming back to the Green Bay Packers for another season. Also, Jesse has another bracket...And Tausch wants some help picking a new (to him) TV show to stream.

It's the Thursday edition, with the Wisconsin Badgers run in the NCAA Tournament set to get underway this afternoon! Former Badgers guard and UW Athletic Hall of Famer Mike Kelley joins the show to share his insights on Wisconsin's chances to make a deep tournament run. Also, Jesse unveils a bracket...

A big debate lives up to the hype between Tausch and Jesse regarding the level of interest in the World Baseball Classic championship game between Team USA and Venezuela last night. Is the WBC closer to the Super Bowl or the Bishops Charity Game? Also, a Wisconsin Geography (mostly) Wednesday edition of Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Whoa Nelly! asking about a dream broadcast booth following the combo of Brian Anderson, Dick Vitale, and Charles Barkley together at the First Four last night.

Reactions to our conversation with Bryan Bulaga in the 9AM Hour, including further discussions of the qualifications to be selected as a partner for a member-guest golf tournament. Also, Homer joins for his weekly appearance for more reactions to the Green Bay Packers announcing plans for Bob Harlan to be honored on the facade of Lambeau Field. Homer says that's not enough...so what other ideas does he have to honor the Packers legend? Plus, power rankings of the most influential individuals in Packers history.

It's the Wednesday edition! After an unexpected spirited debate about Minnesota youth sports (?), the guys discuss the Green Bay Packers plans to honor the late Bob Harlan with his name on the facade at Lambeau Field. Is that honor enough to recognize his legacy with the Packers organization? And Bryan Bulaga joins the show fresh off a big member-guest golf tournament in Florida with thoughts on the Nate Hobbs farewell tribute, Jordan Morgan on the offensive line, and more.

Jason and Jesse discuss the Packers backup QB situation while Tausch steps away to paint at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Once he returns to the show, the guys dive into a big debate ranking the best Wisconsin field trip destinations around the state. And does Wisconsin Dells count as a field trip?

Who will be the backup QB to Jordan Love this season in Green Bay? And reactions to BREAKING NEWS from Green Bay South as the Miami Dolphins trade WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc. And an update on Tausch's work assignment at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee.

It's the Tuesday edition, with Tausch on a special solo field trip to the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee in partnership with Sendik's. Everyone catches up following the conclusion of the big blizzard that swept through Wisconsin on Sunday night and Monday morning. Also, a follow-up on Monday's debate about Lambeau Field naming rights potentially being sold. And fresh off an appearance from Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard this morning, Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins the show.

The final hour of the show, the guys discuss the two free agent additions to that Packers that are over the age of 30. Is this a new trend or are they exceptions to the rules? They also have a March Madness addition of Whoa Hunter.

The guys begin hour two reacting to the reports that the Packers could eventually sell the naming rights to Lambeau Field. They also get some fan reactions to the report.

Even with the blizzard raging outside the guys are on the air and Jason STILL won't use his snow blower! Tausch questions if this is really the best week in sports calendar? They also recap Tausch's weekend in Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament.

Jason and Homer compare the Green Bay Packers roster heading into 2026 compared to the Super Bowl roster of 2010. How many special players are easily identified on each team? And how many players in 2026 can elevate their performance to match similar outputs to key players from the Super Bowl season? Also, Whoa Nelly! with Jesse distracted by college basketball; and Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.

Where does the head coach-QB combo of Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love rank now in the NFC North with the addition of Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings? Jason and Homer discuss, including reviewing responses from fans on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line. Also, another round of "Who He Play For" Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc.

It's the Friday edition, with Homer returning as the special guest Cousins Sub of the Day as Tausch continues his time away at the Big Ten Tournament. After quick discussion of New York City, McDonald's, and Miami (Ohio) basketball, Jason and Homer discuss which players on the current Packers roster are "special" players. How does that compare to the 2010 Super Bowl champion Packers roster? And what is the ceiling for Jordan Love as he continues in his development?

Revisiting discussion of Javon Hargrave's impact on the Green Bay Packers defense in 2026. Does this move get the Packers that much closer to winning the Super Bowl? And UW-Green Bay Women's Basketball head coach Kayla Karius (daughter in-law of frequent Wilde and Tausch Trivia contestant Dan in Brothertown) joins the show following Green Bay's second straight Horizon League Women's Basketball Tournament championship.

Jason Wilde and Gabe Neitzel place the additions for the Green Bay Packers this offseason into three different tiers. How many players will impact the Packers chances to win the Super Bowl compared to how many are just solid additions to the roster? Also, Take it To The Bank presented by Associated Bank reviewing some updates from around NFL Free Agency. And Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Iron Joc and Cousins Subs.