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I talk to an overreacting friend about sports... and life. Sometimes other friends join in the fun. We tell stories. We laugh. Album art credit to Frank “Cannonball” Richards. Email: reactiongut@gmail.com


    • Mar 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Packers woes, Badger depression. Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 49:47


    Matt and Mark discuss the current state of the Pack. And we talk about the awful Badger hoops loss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Badgers, Tourney, and Tommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 38:03


    Matt and Mark discuss a little about the onset of the NCAA tournament.... Badgers... and Matt's disdain for Mark's excitement for the return of the GOAT. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    He's Baaaaaack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 50:00


    Matt and Mark discuss today's news on Aaron Rodgers coming back to the Packers. Some other things come up too, of course. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Gard Vs. Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 45:39


    Matt and Mark discuss what the heck happened at the end of the Badgers v Michigan bball game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Pro Bowl Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 61:23


    Matt and Mark discuss a lot. Steaks. Sponsors. Packers. Pro Bowl. We laugh a lot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Dude where's my car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 68:59


    Matt and Mark talk about the heartbreaking loss by the Packers. We also get into a great story from this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Divisional Round Preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 23:30


    Matt and mark discuss upcoming Packers game and other stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Wildcard Super Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 59:48


    Matt and Mark discuss the Wildcard Weekend. What does it mean for the Packers? Some personal stories as well. We laugh, per usual. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Number 1 Seed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 40:58


    Matt and Mark discuss the potential number 1 seed being locked up, watch the Cowboys stink, and other stuff. Audio issues continue, but STICK WITH US GR FAMILY. Our tech team has since resolved them, and next ep will be spot on! Thanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Matt and Mark break down the Packers Bears game.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 49:48


    Life trickles in but we are both happy with SNF Packer win. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Sunday Packers Bye week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 50:50


    Matt and Mark discuss watching other teams on our bye week, Badger bball resurgence, and holiday movie problems. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Mini Ep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 17:29


    Matt and Mark do a mini episode on some stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Aaron knocked COVID pregame and Reaction After

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 61:30


    Matt and Mark discuss the game against the Seahawks, then follow up with reaction after. Also a dabble into the disaster that is Wisconsin Basketball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    No Aaron, no problem.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 59:54


    Matt and Mark discuss the recent happenings with the Packer situation. And other stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers defeat Bears... again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 28:42


    Matt and Mark are back discussing a great Packer game vs. the Bears today. I know it's been a minute, but enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 29:57


    Matt and Mark are jacked up for week 1 NFL. Also, Matt is nearing divorce. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers Season Preview first Youtube video!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 48:39


    Matt and Mark discuss the upcoming Packer season, and experiment with their first YouTube video! Check us out on here or: https://youtu.be/LSdXwjuujTA email: reactiongut@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    QB 1 Presser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 37:12


    Matt and Mark discuss Rodgers during his latest press conference. Still working on some audio issues, but I still think you'll enjoy. GPG. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    He's Baaaaack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 40:06


    Matt and Mark discuss the breaking news involving the Packers. They also tap into the beautiful Bucks run and some Olympics talk. Minor Audio issues at times, but you'll still enjoy it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 52:57


    For the first time ever, Matt and Mark sit shoulder to shoulder for a live look in at their 4th of July Celebration. Per usual, it's quite random; this particular episode is extra weird. Enjoy. reactiongut@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Aaron, Golf, Ribs, and Ann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 61:35


    Matt and I get together for another chat. He's disappointed in his recent culinary effort. We have some takes on the Rodgers situation, and talk golf, and special guest Ann! We obviously stay on topic. reactiongut@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Aaron, brunch, Packer Schedule breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 45:55


    Matt and Mark discuss updated gossip on Rodgers. The beans did not spill for mother's day. Also, we take a look at the Pack schedule release! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Is Aaron Done?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 46:56


    We are BACK! Matt and I discuss Aaron Rodgers situation and other things. Welcome back everyone! Emails welcome reactiongut@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Super Bowl Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 26:12


    Matt and Mark take a look at Super Bowl Sunday. It's not your normal pregame show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    What could have been... NFC championship Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 39:43


    Matt and Mark finally come to terms with the result of the NFC championship game... kind of. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    NFC Championship Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 17:17


    Matt and Mark getting jacked up for the Packer game vs. The Bucs. Along with patience, trying to stay positive is hard for Matt. GPG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers V Rams playoffs reflection.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 19:50


    Matt and I talk Packer win. So happy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packer Playoff game and Catching up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 29:58


    Matt and Mark preview tomorrow's packer game, as well as catch up on life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers v. Bears Week 17 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 17:35


    Matt is stressed about today's game, shocker. Memories of beating up Soldier Field. GPG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Mayo Bowl Champions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 31:26


    Matt, Mark, and The Bull discuss the greatness of being Mayo Bowl Champions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Badgers Mayo Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 29:08


    Matt is somehow fired up about the disappointment of being in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. A little Badger bowl history and some ranting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Pack vs. Oiler Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 29:51


    Matt and Mark in anticipation of a snowy Sunday night game vs. Tennessee. Also, a Bull Christmas update where he lies about golf. Big Fantasy update on Matt's team, and our players of the game prove to be spot on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Christmas Weekend Recaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 42:56


    Matt and Mark discuss their holiday weekend. Sometimes things are more difficult than they need to be. Disclaimers: 1. Ann, we love you. 2. If you don't want to or can't have kids, we respect and understand that. Try to feel Matt's anxiety rise as different topics come up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Perfect Sports Weekend Recap and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 40:07


    Matt, The Bull, and Mark discuss the beautiful Saturday that was, in WI sports. We get some dirt on our friend PJ Fleck. We also get some highlights from the adventures of seeing relatives we don't see much. We, as always, stay on track. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers vs. Lions Pregame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 25:56


    The Bull joins Matt and Mark for some pregame analysis. Some history lessons embedded as well. Also, Matt wrote a letter once. GPG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Badger Football Puke and The Guys Go to Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 34:15


    Matt and Mark express frustration over current Badger Football. They also discuss the time they tried to join a church together. Everything goes well, of course. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers vs. Eagles Pregame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 41:48


    Matt, The Bull, and Mark discuss Packers vs. Eagles before the game. We don't stay on track. Shocker. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Badgers Vs. Indiana Football.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 33:42


    We watched the debacle. So did you. The Bull, our favorite guest joins. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Badger Hoops vs. Marquette Post Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 29:47


    Matt gets all fired up after the loss to Marquette. He is also very proud of his 3 minutes of research. He even asks Mark a question! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers vs. Bears Halftime

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 23:59


    WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST! Breaking down the first half, and of course we stay on topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers vs. Bears Pregame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 35:20


    Matt and I discuss tonight's game vs. the Bears. There's some trivia, there's some restaurant talk, there's some history. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers v Colts Sunday 11-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 69:47


    Our first trifecta! Pregame, halftime, post game! Enjoy, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Post game Badgers vs. Northwestern

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 34:32


    Matt doesn't handle the Badger loss very well. Also, listen to the end because we dive into Matt's DVD collection; always a treat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Pack vs. Jags Live finish and postgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 32:30


    Matt and I hook up for the final 2ish minutes of today's game. One that was too tight for comfort vs. a terrible Jags team. Job got done, and then we get into some postgame thoughts all across the board. Get well soon Matt! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers vs. Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 34:45


    Matt and I break down Halloween, as well as the Packers vs. Vikings. There's a halftime check in bonus as well. Depression sets in quick. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Pack vs. Tompa Bay Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 29:22


    Matt and I discuss football again. Then we specifically discuss Sunday's Packer game BEFORE it happened. There's definitely a jinx in here from Matt. See if you can find it. Also, please don't give any credit for Matt's apprehension and him being "right". He does that every game. Also, fact checkers welcome! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers Review Preview week 3-4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 26:50


    Matt and I discuss last week's game vs. NO and preview tonight's game vs. Atlanta. We have fun, yet again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Review Preview Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 31:14


    Matt and I review last week's Packer win over the Lions, and also preview tonight's matchup against the Saints. We digress at times, as expected. It's a bit football "focused" but I think all listeners are glad we're back. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Opening the Pete Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 38:04


    Today Matt shares some short (long) stories about his experiences with his father, which might explain a little bit about why he is the way he is. You won't believe them, but they are true. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    Packers Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 36:54


    Matt and I finally hook up for a convo on sports... As this podcast was initially intended. Let's just say we DO talk Packer game, but not exclusively of course. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

    El Mezcal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 18:36


    Matt urgently texted me he needed to talk, and it should be recorded. A nice family night out at the local Mexican restaurant? Hardly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-t-esch/message

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