Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast
Episodes
987 - 2026 Draft Preview: Running backs strong through middle rounds
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Blue 58…The Packers don’t need a running back, but they also don’t not need a running back.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yo...
986 - 2026 Draft Preview: Edge rushers look pretty deep
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Time to start talking about the NFL Draft. First up: edge rushers. What do the Packers need, and what can they find in this year’s class?GET IN TOUC...
985 - Free Agency Round 2 Reaction
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ busy week continues with more moves in free agency. Let’s have another go-round of breaking down the Packers’ activities.GET IN TOU...
984 - 2026 Free Agency Round 1 Reaction
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a busy few days for the Packers and for everybody else as the annual spring spending spree takes off. Let’s catch up on all things free ...
983 - Free Agency Preview: Who's out, who's in, and where do the Packers spend?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Free agency is coming. What should the Packers do? Here’s our full breakdown of who’s in, who’s out, and what the Packers should be spending on....
982 - 2025 Recap: Offensive line comes up short
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ offensive line didn’t quite cut it in 2025. Is there hope for 2026?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future epi...
981 - Own a piece of Packers history
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got a chance to own a literal piece of Packers history.Link to 1923 stock certificate auction: https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-collectible...
980 - 2025 Recap: Defensive backs were an interesting case study
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to talk about the Packers defensive backs. The good was good, the bad was bad…but was the bad really their fault?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a ...
979 - 2025 Recap: Wide receivers mostly paid off the Packers' investment
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have invested pretty heavily at wide receiver over the past four years. Did it pay off in 2025?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear y...
Random Packers Player Podcast: Robert Ferguson
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not one of the great wide receivers in Packers history, but a good one.For more from The Power Sweep, visit http://www.thepowersweep.comTo support the...
Random Packers Player Podcast: Ray DiPierro
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short stint in Green Bay, but a lifetime of memories.For more from The Power Sweep, visit http://www.thepowersweep.comTo support the work of The Pow...
Random Packers Player Podcast: Tunch Ilkin
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One game in Green Bay, but one game worth remembering.For more from The Power Sweep, visit http://www.thepowersweep.comTo support the work of The Powe...
978 - 2025 Recap: Tight Ends and Linebackers
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a lot of talent at both tight end and linebacker. But what did they get out of it in 2025? Plus…a big surprise to open the show. GE...
977 - What do we want from Packers media?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do we really need from Packers media? What do we want? And what are we getting?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future epi...
976 - 2025 Recap: Packers' defensive line was a problem
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ defensive line was a part of their problem on defense in 2025, but could things have really been any different?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...
975 - 2025 Recap: Running backs were fine
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are a throwback team in that they still invest quite a bit at running back. What did they get for their money in 2025?GET IN TOUCHLeave us...
974 - 2025 Recap: Edge rushers took a step forward but still needed more
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ edge rushers weren’t the problem on defense in 2025, but the Packers still needed more. How does that make sense?GET IN TOUCHLeave us...
973 - 2025 Recap: Quarterbacks weren't the problem
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers had plenty of issues in 2025, but quarterback wasn’t one of them. In fact, the Packers were pretty spoiled at the game’s most importan...
972 - What do we think of Jonathan Gannon?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a new defensive coordinator, and it’s Jonathan Gannon. What do we think of the hire? Let’s break it down.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...
971 - Who's a lock for the 2026 Packers?
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers may not have that many roster spots up for grabs in 2026. Here's why.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episod...
Blue 58 Book Club: Rough Magic
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1990s, Bill Walsh returned to coaching, leaving the NFL ranks to take the top job at Stanford University. Author Lowell Cohn followed Wal...
970 - How did Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur do in 2025?
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur are going to be back in Green Bay for 2026 and beyond. But how did they do in 2025?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail a...
969 - How would Ed Policy pitch the Packers?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ season is over. Let’s talk about the Packers, starting at the very top.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future...
968 - Three key stats about the 2025 Packers
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we await news of Matt LaFleur’s contract extension, let’s start the process of reviewing what the 2025 Packers were. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voi...
967 - Lots of questions as the Packers season ends
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are picking up the pieces after their season-ending loss to the Bears. Where do they stand now?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear y...
966 - Wildcard Round Recap: Collapse
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Football is dumb, and all we get is pain.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep...
965 - Wildcard Preview: The story of the Packers and Bears
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are set to face the Bears in the Wildcard Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs. How did we get here? Let me tell you a story.GET IN TOUCHLeave u...
964 - Week 18 Recap: Packers play anti-football
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ regular season is over, and thank goodness. Now it’s on to the playoffs.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a futur...
963 - Catching up as the Packers wind down
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are limping to the end of the season. What do we make of where the team is right now?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in...
962 - Will the Bears' loss galvanize the Packers or break them?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a path to the playoffs, but it’s up to them to seize it. Can they get it done?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in...
961 - Week 16 Recap: Football is dumb
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers lost an insane football game. Well, half the Packers lost. A third of it. The few remaining healthy Packers lost an insane football ...
960 - Week 16 Preview: A moral imperative
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers play the Bears this week for the second time in three weeks, and they don’t just need to beat the Bears, they must beat the Bears for th...
959 - How the Packers can stll succeed
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers may not have as straight of a path to the top as they did, but it would be a mistake to just lay down and wait for the end.GET IN TOUCHLea...
958 - Week 15 Recap: Packers come undone in Denver
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that wasn't great.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweepPrefer more old-s...
957 - Week 15 Preview: Packers face tough test in Denver
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are on the road for a tough test this week, but a tough test against a strong opponent might be exactly what they need.GET IN TOUCHLeave u...
956 - Welcome to the Xavier McKinney Appreciation Zone
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Packers go deeper into their season, they’ll need big performances from their biggest stars. But one of those stars has not gotten enough att...
955 - Week 14 Recap: Packers beat Bears to retake the NFC North lead
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are on top of the NFC North after taking out the Chicago Bears. How’d they get it done?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yoursel...
954 - Week 14 Preview: The Bears are an obstacle
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are facing the Bears for the first time this season with serious playoff seeding on the line. So are the Bears actually good?GET IN TOUCHL...
953 - How do the Packers look statistically through 12 games?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are about three quarters of the way through their season. What do the numbers say about how they’ve done so far?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...
952 - A few thoughts on the Packers' win over the Lions
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took the Lions apart on Thanksgiving. Now that we’ve had a few days to digest, how are we feeling?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and h...
951 - How have the Lions changed since Week 1?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have another short week as they head to Detroit to take on the Lions. Can they keep up their winning ways?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail...
950 - Week 12 Recap: Packers decimate Vikings
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took the Minnesota Vikings apart and looked good doing it. Was it as good as it looked?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself ...
949 - Week 12 Preview: Can the Packers exploit the Vikings' weaknesses?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a chance to win their second in a row this week as they try to build momentum for their playoff push. Standing in their way? The Minn...
948 - Can Matt LaFleur change?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ passing game was different against the Giants than in previous weeks…or was it? Let’s take a look at what the numbers say and what ...
947 - Week 11 Recap: Packers handle Giants to stay in NFC playoff race
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers got a much-needed win against the Giants, but it’s hard to feel good about beating the Giants. What can we learn from this one? GET IN T...
946 - Week 11 Preview: All about the Packers again
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers need a bit of a reset, and the Giants may be prepared to oblige them. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episo...
945 - Week 10 Recap: The Wreck of the Matt LaFleur Packers
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are a mess and it’s starting to seem like the man captaining the mess can’t figure out how to get his team back on track.GET IN TOUCHL...
944 - Week 10 Preview: Packers face Eagles to get back on track
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing loss to the Carolina Panthers, Packers have a chance to bounce back against the Philadelphia Eagles. No big deal, right?GET IN T...
943 - Checking in on Packers stats
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How are the Packers really doing so far this year? Our custom stats paint a compelling picture.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
942 - Week 9 Recap: Packers shoot themselves in every available body part
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If twice is a coincidence and three times is a trend, we’re one win away from the Packers having a trilogy of bad losses in really sloppy games this...
941 - Ask Jon Anything
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m taking your questions on anything and everything. Packers, TTRPGs, food, and more. Let’s have a little fun while I’m on vacation. GET IN TOU...
940 - Week 8 Preview: Packers prepare for Rodgers reunion
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers travel to Pittsburgh this weekend. Can they join the ranks of the five win teams?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a f...
Blue 58 Book Club - Vagabond Halfback: The Life and Times of Johnny Blood McNally
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A look at one of the most famous players in football history. How much of his story is true?Buy Vagabond Halfback by Denis J. Gullickson - https://www...
939 - Are the Packers a soft team?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Packers a soft team? Is this why they’ve had a weird month? What would it even mean if they were soft? And is it fixable?GET IN TOUCHLeave u...
938 - Week 7 Recap: Packers escape Arizona with a win
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another win for the Packers, and it’s another one we’re bound to be annoyed about.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself...
937 - Week 7 Preview: Packers prepare for NPC Cardinals
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, it’s all about the story the Packers are telling themselves, and the next chapter of that story takes place in Arizona. Can they handle t...
936 - The Packers need some seasoning
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are still figuring themselves out, and that’s fine, but it’s getting to be time to start making some real strides. How do they do that...
935 - Week 6 Recap: Packers get annoying win against annoying Bengals
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers got a win, but it’s one of those wins that can prompt some questions. Let’s sort through those questions.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicem...
934 - Week 6 Preview: Packers look to get back on track against Bengals
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are back in action and they’ve got the Bengals on tap. Can they get back to their winning ways?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear...
933 - No, the Packers shouldn't fire Matt LaFleur
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a few major questions coming out of their bye week, and so do you. Let’s talk about ‘em.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear...
932 - What if the Packers played the Packers?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get to know the Packers by pretending the Packers are getting ready to play the Packers.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in ...
931 - What stories are the Packers telling themselves?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the story of the 2025 Packers so far? Some is good, some is bad, and some is really uncertain.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yours...
930 - Week 4 Recap: Fit to be tied
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HuhGET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweepPrefer more old-school contact? Reach ...
929 - Week 4 Preview: Packers attempt to get back on track
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a chance to do something this week they haven’t done yet this season: get themselves back on track after a lackluster game.GET IN T...
Blue 58 Book Club - Starr: My Life in Football
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go behind the scenes with Bart Starr in this tell-all book from one of the greats in Packers history.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yoursel...
928 - Why does this keep happening to Matt LaFleur?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do games like the Browns game happen to Matt LaFleur? And what should we really think about Rich Bisaccia?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hea...
927 - Week 3 Recap: Packers lose and deserve it
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers did everything in their power to lose the game and managed to accomplish just that.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...
926 - What if the Packers signed a really tall guy? (and other questions)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've got questions, I've got answers.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweepPr...
925 - Week 3 Preview: Packers poised to pummel Browns
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a chance to do something on Sunday that they haven’t done yet this season: beat up on a bad team.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail a...
924 - The stats that make the Packers go 'round
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have two games in the books. What sort of statistical picture are they painting so far?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself ...
923 - Week 2 Recap: Packers whip Commanders to move to 2-0
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two games, two wins, and the Packers are cruising. This is about as good as it gets to start a season.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourse...
922 - Week 2 Preview: Packers face Commanders on short rest
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are already getting ready for their second game of the season. What do they have to do to take down the Washington Commanders?GET IN TOUCH...
921 - Week 1 Recap: Packers beat up Lions
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took the Lions apart and got their first win of the season. Let’s break it down.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a ...
920 - Week 1 Preview: The Die is Cast
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re just days away from the moment when the Packers take their first steps toward what we hope will be a Super Bowl run. Their first obstacle? The...
Blue 58 Book Club: Introducing the Football Canon
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Blue 58 Book Club, a miniseries of spinoff episodes where I take a look at some notable books that you might want to add to your footba...
919 - Catching up on the Packers' non-Parsons roster moves
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before the Packers made their big move for Micah Parsons, they had to do a bunch of other finagling to get their roster squared away. Let’s get all ...
918 - Emergency Podcast: MICAH PARSONS
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Parsons is a member of the Green Bay Packers.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/the...
917 - What do we think of the initial 53-man roster?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have an initial roster. What do we think of it?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe...
916 - A 100% correct 53-man roster prediction
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are nearly done with training camp. Let’s try to predict their initial 53-man roster.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself ...
915 - Packers enter final week of training camp very injured
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have two preseason games in the books and a week to go until cutdown day. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future e...
914 - Eyes on Matt LaFleur in the Packers' second preseason game
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should we be looking for in the Packers’ second preseason game? It might start all the way at the top. Let’s talk about why we should be watc...
913 - Let's play Headline or Story
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Training camp is a couple of weeks old and we’ve got one preseason game under our belts. Let’s take a second and sort through the stories so far. ...
912 - Building a watch list for the Packers' first preseason game
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are days away from their first preseason game. What should we be watching?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future e...
911 - What could go wrong (and right) for the Packers in 2025?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Hobbs is hurt, and that gives us a chance to ask an important question: what could go wrong for the Packers this year?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voic...
910 - Early training camp roster prediction
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With training camp now underway, we should pause for a moment to take a big swing at a big prediction: who’s going to make the initial 53-man roster...
909 - The four biggest storylines of training camp so far
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have about a week of work under their belts at training camp, so we’ve got some catching up to do. But there’s a bigger question we sh...
908 - Zach Tom has a lot of money
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Tom has a lot of money in his pocket and Blue 58 listeners have a lot of questions before training camp gets started. Let’s make like the Packe...
907 - 2025 Preview: Packers' secondary enters year two of makeover
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ secondary makeover was the story of last offseason. What do they do in their second year together?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and ...
Nine Years (And Counting)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for nine great years of The Power Sweep and Blue 58.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
906 - 2025 Preview: Packers offensive line is deep and talented
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ offensive line looks much like it did last year: solid and deep. What should we expect?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourse...
905 - 2025 Preview: Wide receivers primed for a big step forward
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ wide receivers were a disappointment in 2024, but Brian Gutekunst added three this offseason. Will that cure what ails them?GET IN TOUC...
904 - 2025 Preview: Packers linebackers should be elite
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have done a lot of investing at linebacker over the past few years. That should have created an absolutely elite unit. Will this be the ye...
903 - 2025 Preview: Packers tight ends are still young and exciting
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just as they’ve been the last few years, the Packers’ tight ends are young and exciting. Can they take it to the next level?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a...
902 - 2025 Preview: Packers' defensive line needs to improve
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers haven’t added much talent on the defensive line the last few years. How are things shaping up this year?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail...
901 - 2025 Preview: Packers edge rushers have a lot to prove
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ pass rushers were one of the most disappointing units on the team last year. Can they turn it around in 2025?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voi...
900 - 2025 Preview: RBs and QBs poised for big years
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We start our position-by-position look at the Packers by previewing the running backs and quarterbacks. How do they need to perform to meet expectatio...
899 - How should we think about the Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur partnership?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s turn our attention to the 2025 season, and there’s no better place to start than right at the top. What do Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur ...
898 - How worried should you be about the Packers' cornerbacks?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jaire Alexander is officially gone. How worried should you be about the Packers’ secondary?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a f...
897 - Offseason injury news for Kenny Clark and Lukas Van Ness
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries are a part of football, and we’re getting new information this week on how a pair of injuries affected the 2024 season.GET IN TOUCHLeave us...
896 - Tight end development and Tucker Kraft
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tucker Kraft prepared to take a big jump, or has the big jump already happened?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episo...