Packers.com writers Mike Spofford and Wes Hodkiewicz analyze all the latest news on the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers Unscripted podcast is truly a gem for any Packers fan. The effort and understanding that Mike and Wes put forth is consistently on display, making it a podcast that I eagerly await each week. They provide great perspective on the team and their analysis of the games and players is always insightful.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts themselves. Both Mike and Wes are excellent writers, which translates well into their hosting abilities. They bring their knowledge of the game to every episode and I always learn something new about the Packers from these fellas. Their breakdowns of the games are thorough and their analysis of the team is well-informed.
Another great aspect is their honesty. As non-fans of the team, they offer unbiased criticism and honest feedback about the games and performances of the players. I appreciate this perspective as it provides a balanced view of the team's performance. However, if anything, they could stand to be even more honest in their critiques.
On a lighter note, I have noticed a very faint stirring sound in some episodes, almost like macaroni cheese being stirred or mayonnaise being mixed with a knife. It's not distracting by any means, but it can be heard consistently throughout all speakers. This could be improved upon to enhance the overall listening experience.
In conclusion, The Packers Unscripted podcast is a fantastic listen for any Packers fan. With Mike and Wes at the helm, you can expect solid information without excessive personal opinions being forced upon you. Their insight into one's favorite sports franchise is invaluable, especially for those who live outside of Wisconsin where coverage may be limited. Overall, this podcast deserves high praise for its consistency, knowledge, honesty, and its ability to keep fans engaged in all things Packers-related throughout football season (including offseason).
Mike and Wes call it a wrap on minicamp and the offseason by discussing WR Bo Melton doing drills at cornerback (:29), WR Mecole Hardman making a strong impression (4:08), the depth chart's current items of interest (11:51), and backup QB Malik Willis settling into his second year in Green Bay (19:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview mandatory minicamp, beginning with CB Jaire Alexander's release (:21), the depth at the corner position (8:10), other topics on the radar this week (11:43), and the first impression of LG Aaron Banks (19:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss a variety of news and nuggets from Week 2 of OTAs, including the off-field work of the defensive line (:45), Keisean Nixon’s thoughts on kickoff returns (10:25), Romeo Doubs’ return to health (14:28) and Zach Tom’s presence at right tackle (17:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review Week 1 of OTAs, including where things stand in the WR room (:21), the hunger of the veteran players (8:22), thoughts on Year 2 for RB Josh Jacobs and S Xavier McKinney (14:35), and the leadership mandate for QB Jordan Love (24:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss comments made to the media by the defensive assistant coaches, including DeMarcus Covington (:20), Sean Duggan (3:45) and Derrick Ansley (9:32), and they preview the upcoming OTAs as Phase 3 of the offseason program arrives (13:08).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss Wes's extensive profile on draft pick Barryn Sorrell (:22), first-rounder Matthew Golden signing his contract (9:49), and various comments of interest made in their media sessions by the Packers' offensive assistant coaches (14:53).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers' 2025 schedule, giving their first impressions (:27), looking at the holiday implications (9:49) and highlighting individual games (15:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the coordinators' media sessions, discussing their takeaways from the comments made by defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (3:13), offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich (10:11) and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia (19:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss their thoughts on the Packers' offseason moves, making their choices for most significant (1:10), most curious (6:00), greatest immediate impact (13:02), and most surprising (17:26). They also contemplate Mark Murphy's legacy (22:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes return from their offseason break to discuss Green Bay hosting the draft (1:32) and to catch up on how the Packers' roster has changed for 2025, particularly at offensive line (5:14), wide receiver (10:32), defensive line (18:52) and cornerback (26:04).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes close the season by discussing their takeaways from GM Brian Gutekunst's news conference (1:09) and making their choices for the team's unsung hero (9:19), emerging player (13:38) and surprise player (19:29). They also select their best (23:58) and what-if moments (27:49), and preview divisional playoff weekend (32:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the playoff loss to the Eagles, including the Packers' struggles on offense (4:06), how the Eagles stayed in control (11:41), and the rough start to the game (15:11). They also review the other results from the wild-card round (24:17), including the Vikings' loss (30:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes update the injury reports for both teams (:44) and discuss Green Bay's WR room (6:20) and what last year's playoff experience means (11:49). They also go over their keys to victory (16:19) and look around at the rest of the NFC and AFC Wild Card games (27:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the state of the Packers' health heading into the postseason (1:36) and the team's outlook heading to Philadelphia (6:22). They also break down the Eagles (13:23), look back at the Week 1 matchup in Brazil (18:07) and highlight the running games of the two teams (23:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the Packers' injury situation in the secondary (:40) and discuss CB Keisean Nixon's unheralded season (5:47). They also give their keys to victory against the Bears (9:02), look at the playoff picture for the Packers (18:20) as well as the league (22:24), and discuss the Packers' Pro Bowl selections (28:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the loss to the Vikings, including the Packers' performance on defense (2:28) and offense (13:08). They also conduct an extended discussion about penalties (21:59) and playoff scenarios (29:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the victory over the Saints, highlighting the Packers' depth on defense in pitching a shutout (2:48), reviewing the injury situation (7:27), and examining the offensive performance (12:03). They also look at the playoff picture (15:07), preview the upcoming matchup against the Vikings (18:13) and discuss Green Bay's keys to victory (22:45). Finally, they lay out how the Packers can get the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs (29:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the Monday night matchup with the Saints, looking at their defense (3:55) and offense (9:06), providing Green Bay's keys to victory (13:16) and examining the league's Week 16 slate (19:59).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the win over the Seahawks, including the strong contingent of Packers fans in attendance (2:49), the standouts for Green Bay on offense (8:48) and defense (10:26), the areas of improvement (17:01) and the current playoff picture (23:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Sehawks, looking at Seattle's recent INT binge on defense (3:46) and the strengths of its offense (7:11). They also review the Packers' injury situation (14:54), give their keys to victory (22:30), and look at Green Bay's playoff scenario (27:16) as well as the rest of Week 15 (29:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the close loss to the Lions, looking at the Packers' regrets (2:35) as well as the positives to take from the game moving forward (10:30) and some final takeaways (19:16). They also look at where things stand heading into Week 15 (28:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the Thanksgiving victory over the Dolphins, looking at the performance of the offense (4:05) and defense (8:39), and preview the upcoming Thursday night matchup in Detroit (16:19), giving their keys to victory (29:02) and looking at the implications in the NFC North (32:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the victory over the 49ers (:37), including the standout performances by free agents Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs, and then preview the Thanksgiving matchup with Miami (9:21), including Green Bay's keys to victory (20:24). They also look around the league at other results and matchups (27:39).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the 49ers, looking at San Francisco's offense (3:55) and defense (8:02), along with Green Bay's keys to victory (11:14). They also look at other Week 12 games in the NFC North (19:08) and around the league (24:03).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes put the last-second victory over the Bears into historical perspective (3:03) and review the play of Green Bay's offense (4:08), QB Jordan Love (10:08) and the Packers' defense (14:53). They also look at where things stand in the NFC North (27:37) and around the league (29:17).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the matchup in Chicago, reviewing the Packers' injury situation (:35), the Bears' offense (3:08) and defense (8:46) and Green Bay's keys to victory (15:14). They also look at other Week 11 contests in the NFC North (19:52) and around the league (21:54).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the state of the Packers after the bye week, including where things stand on defense (4:47), the aftermath of the Preston Smith trade (7:38) and the opportunities it will provide (9:54), and the outlook on offense (11:46). They also examine the state of the NFC North (18:51).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, the Packers' 6-3 start and what lies ahead in the second half of the 2024 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Lions, looking at the Packers' injury situation (4:06), the Lions' makeup on offense (5:37) and defense (10:43), and Green Bay's keys to victory (16:17). They also look around the league at other key Week 9 matchups (23:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the last-second victory at Jacksonville, including the performance of backup QB Malik Willis (2:28), the big play to WR Jayden Reed (7:41), the Packers' injury situation (15:39), and the games turned in by RB Josh Jacobs (19:04) and Green Bay's defense (22:58). They also look at the NFL's Week 8 (29:51).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Jaguars, looking at Jacksonville's season thus far (:32), some key statistics (3:38), what the Packers are focusing on (9:11), their keys to victory (12:04) and other key games around the NFL in Week 8 (18:22).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the last-second win over the Texans, including the performance of Jeff Hafley's defense (:45), the ups and downs on offense (8:28), and the work of P Daniel Whelan (13:10). They also look around the NFC North (16:18), and Wes selects three under-the-radar stars of the game (23:04).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After discussing the Packers' change at kicker (:35), Mike and Wes preview the matchup with Houston (7:36), looking at the Texans' defense first (10:36), then offense (13:16), and discussing Green Bay's keys to victory (16:47). They also take a look around the NFL in Week 7 (23:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the victory over the Cardinals, discussing the Packers' offensive performance led by QB Jordan Love (:40), including the running game (6:28), as well as the defensive effort (9:57) and the turnovers generated (13:11). They also glance around the NFC North and the league after Week 6 (18:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview Sunday's matchup against Arizona, discussing players who have returned to practice for the Packers (:34), Arizona's offense (2:58) and defense (8:38), the Melton brothers meeting at Lambeau Field (11:46) and Green Bay's keys to victory (18:05). They also look around the league in Week 6 (22:18).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the victory in LA, including the late defensive stop (:28) and the takeaways led by S Xavier McKinney (6:32), plus the play of TE Tucker Kraft (9:15) and QB Jordan Love (16:04). They also take a look around the league after Week 5 (26:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the matchup out in Los Angeles, looking at the Rams' offense (:23) and defense (5:30), the Packers' keys to victory (10:41) and other games around the league in Week 5 (16:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the loss to the Vikings, including what unfolded on offense (5:36) and defense (7:16), how QB Jordan Love performed in his return from injury (11:49), the issues lingering for this team (21:38) and the play of WR Jayden Reed (24:54). They also examine the state of the NFC North (27:08).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the game with the Vikings, discussing the return to Lambeau Field of RB Aaron Jones (6:47), other standouts on Minnesota's offense (12:33) and defense (15:50) and Green Bay's keys to victory (21:32). They also take a quick glance around the league's Week 4 schedule (30:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the win over the Titans, including the play of backup QB Malik Willis (:27) and his crucial third-and-long conversions (6:39). They also discuss the eight-sack, three-takeaway defensive performance (12:27), the penalties that need cleaning up (20:00) and other results around the league in Week 3 (25:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss QB Jordan Love's return to practice (:30) and examine the Titans' stout defense (3:44) as well as their struggling offense and special teams (6:51). They also share their keys to victory on both defense (12:04) and offense (16:23), and look at other key games around the league in Week 3 (23:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Week 2 victory over the Colts, focusing on the performances of RB Josh Jacobs (3:36), backup QB Malik Willis (6:46) and LB Eric Wilson (13:22). They also touch on some early-season concerns (18:40), the work on special teams (24:06), and results around the league in Week 2 (31:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the Week 2 matchup with the Colts, looking at their offense (:40) and defense (6:27) as well as the Packers' keys to victory on both sides of the ball (12:15, 16:16). They also look around at other key matchups around the league this week (21:19).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the Week 1 loss to the Eagles in Sao Paulo, including QB Jordan Love's injury (1:41), the explosive play of WR Jayden Reed (14:38), and the positives and negatives from the defensive performance (17:33). They also review other results around the division and NFC in Week 1 (31:12).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the Week 1 contest with the Eagles in Sao Paulo, including key matchups for Philly (6:30) and keys to victory on both offense (11:48) and defense (17:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review all the Packers' roster decisions, including the trade for new QB Malik Willis (2:43), the waiver claim for K Brayden Narveson (8:13). They also discuss other players claimed on waivers (12:51), how the WR position shook out (16:26), and the team now turning the page to Brazil (23:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the challenges Baltimore will present in the joint practice (2:55), the connection between QB Lamar Jackson and CB Jaire Alexander (7:37) and what to watch for in the preseason finale (11:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the trip to Denver, including the reserves vs. starters game portion (5:24) and the latest at various positions such as linebacker (7:03), offensive line (12:04), backup QB (20:42) and kicker (22:44).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss where things stand with backup QBs Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt (3:00), the status of the linebacker position (8:50) and particularly Isaiah McDuffie (13:17), and what to watch for in Denver with RB Emanuel Wilson (17:20) and the receivers (20:48).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers' successful preseason opener, particularly the stout work up front on defense (4:23), the continued playmaking of S Evan Williams (6:20), a strong effort from the No. 2 offensive line (12:08), and productive performances by WR Grant DuBose (16:03) and backup QB Sean Clifford (20:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the latest from practice (1:09) and discuss what to watch for in the preseason opener in Cleveland (4:55), including the safety competition (8:43) and happenings on special teams (19:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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