Wilde & Tausch

Jason brings up an intriguing question he was asked during his appearance on Thursday's Kyle, Brust & Nortman about where the Packers are ELITE. Also, speaking of Jason appearing on other shows, the guys partake in a round of Where's Wilde determining where Jason shared his best material of the week. Plus, Whoa Nelly! and Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.

Continuing to review responses from fans answering how happy they've been cheering on Wisconsin sports teams since February 2011 when the Packers last won the Super Bowl. Also, with Kirk Cousins now signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, what do the guys expect for the Packers backup QB situation in 2026? And reviewing some of the great backup quarterbacks in Packers history during Wilde and Tausch Trivia.

It's the Friday edition! And following Wisconsin Men's Hockey captain Ben Dexheimer joining Thursday's show, Tausch spent the night contemplating what the best moments in Wisconsin sports are since the year 2000. How many of them were part of a season where the team still did NOT win a championship? And does that diminish the historical value of those moments? Fans share their thoughts, as well as answering how happy they've been as Wisconsin sports fans since the Packers won the Super Bowl in February 2011.

The Green Bay Packers are projected for 10.5 wins according to the most recent updates at the sportsbooks. Do the guys suggest fans get in now on an over/under wager on that line, or wait it out for the line to move after the NFL Draft or the schedule release in the next 6-8 weeks? A round of Take It To The Bank examines the win total projections for the other teams in the NFC North as well. And a special DOUBLE round of Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Wisconsin Geography Thursday.

Reviewing commentary from Packers president Ed Policy at the NFL Meetings in Arizona this week, particularly regarding the NFL potentially expanding to an 18-game regular season schedule and an update on the Lambeau Field naming rights discussion from a few weeks ago.

It's the Thursday edition, and Tausch opens the show ready to double-down on his opinion that got "clipped" on Wednesday's show asserting how important it is for the Packers to win the NFC North in 2026. Also, did you know the Artemis II NASA mission to the moon isn't actually landing on the moon? And speaking of being over the moon, Wisconsin Badgers Hockey captain Ben Dexheimer joins the show fresh off his game-winning overtime goal propelling the Badgers to the Frozen Four next week in Las Vegas.

Fans share their thoughts (or, more realistically, pile on) as Jesse stands strong in his anti-ABS replay system take for Major League Baseball. The guys review some of the strongest responses calling and texting on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.

Recapping takeaways from Bryan Bulaga's appearance in the 9AM Hour. Then, Jesse delivers what may possibly be the worst take in the history of the show: He does NOT like baseball's new ABS replay system for balls and strikes!? Homer joins the show to react to Jesse's shocking assertions, and fans begin to share their thoughts on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.

It's the Wednesday edition...and let's be clear: Everybody on this show HATES April Fool's Day. Also, examining what Packers president Ed Policy said about Matt LaFleur's contract extension at the NFL Meetings in Arizona. What do the Packers need to accomplish in 2026 for LaFleur to avoid conversation about his future in Green Bay? Bryan Bulaga joins to share his perspective on LaFleur, players being unhappy with their roles last season, and consistency playing the same position on the offensive line.

Tausch shares his first reactions to "The Professor" John Anderson's commentary when filling in as a Cousins Sub of the Day last week comparing betting on Matt LaFleur to win a Super Bowl to Sergio Garcia winning a golf major. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Badgers Trivia Tuesday. And Whoa Nelly! featuring Hard Knocks and the potential for the Packers to still play an international game in the 2026 season.

After reviewing which Packers players may have been UNHAPPY in their roles following Matt LaFleur's comments at the NFL Meetings on Monday, the guys flip the conversation to consider which Packers players were HAPPY in their roles in 2025. It may not come as a surprise, but the list is a lot shorter...And what did Matt LaFleur mean by saying he wants to strip down the offense and go back to Year One in Green Bay?

It's the Tuesday edition, with fallout continuing from the commentary Matt LaFleur shared at the NFL Meetings breakfast yesterday. The guys continue to examine which players may have shared that they were unhappy with their roles last season, and what it means for the 2026 Green Bay Packers. Also, Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins to share his national perspective on what this story means for the Packers.

Reactions continue to Matt LaFleur sharing at the NFL Meetings that some Packers players were upset with their roles last year. The guys do a draft selecting players they think were most disgruntled in their roles during the 2025 season (there are a lot!). Also, Whoa Nelly! asking where the UConn shot to beat Duke ranks among the best NCAA Tournament shots of all time.

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...