Three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year Jason Wilde and Packers Hall-of-Famer Mark Tauscher discuss the latest on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin sports, and more.
The Wilde & Tausch podcast is a show that has had me in a constant state of uncertainty about my sanity. On one hand, the drama and controversies surrounding #12 can sometimes be overwhelming, but on the other hand, I find myself eagerly tuning in every day to listen to the show. As an avid listener for years, I am grateful that I can now enjoy it at any time and from anywhere.
One of the best aspects of The Wilde & Tausch podcast is the dynamic between Jason Wilde and Mark Tauscher. They have a great chemistry that shines through in their discussions. Both hosts present themselves authentically and their opinions are refreshing in a sports talk show landscape filled with hot takes. They don't shy away from expressing their thoughts, and this genuine approach makes for entertaining and informative content. Whether they're discussing Packers-focused topics or delving into off-the-wall subjects spurred on by Tauscher, there's always something interesting to listen to.
However, despite the enjoyable nature of the show, there are also some drawbacks worth mentioning. One of them is Mark Tauscher's tendency to interrupt too frequently. While his enthusiasm is appreciated, it can sometimes hinder the flow of conversation and prevent meaningful dialogue from taking place. Additionally, Jesse, who is presumably part of the team responsible for executing certain tasks on the show, often seems unable to fulfill his role effectively. This can be frustrating for listeners who expect smooth production and seamless transitions.
In conclusion, The Wilde & Tausch podcast is a highly recommended listen for both Packers fans and non-Packers fans alike. Despite some flaws such as excessive interruptions from Tauscher and occasional hiccups in execution by Jesse, the authenticity displayed by Jason Wilde and Mark Tauscher makes this show stand out among sports talk podcasts. It offers a good mix of Packers-focused content along with various off-the-wall topics that keep listeners engaged and entertained. So, whether you're looking for insightful discussions about the Green Bay Packers or just a fun and entertaining show, The Wilde & Tausch podcast is definitely worth checking out.
Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week selections. Headlines presented by Fleet Farm featuring two special guest stars in this week's movie reenactment. Whoa Nelly! featuring the weekend preview and breaking Brewers news. And Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Following reaction to former Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell opting out of playing for the 49ers last night, the guys begin to preview the Sunday Night Football showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia recognizing not-so-great moments in the Packers-Seahawks rivalry.
A quick check of this week's ESPN NFL Power Rankings and the changes Tausch would make to them. And Evan Cohen, host of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio, joins the show celebrating Bill Belichick becoming the new head coach at the University of North Carolina. And a condensed Whoa Nelly! featuring Scrabbopoly?
The guys begin to preview the Packers road trip to face the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, including reviewing commentary from head coach Matt LaFleur. What does Tausch remember from his experiences playing in Seattle that will be most difficult for many Packers players going there for the first time? Also, Luke Musgrave is back? And Wilde and Tausch Trivia.
Tausch opens the show asking an IPT ("In Poor Taste") question about a trip to a sub shop last night. Then, the guys dive into the state of Wisconsin football, with a key player returning from the transfer portal. Plus, Tausch sits down with new Badgers offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes.
The guys kick off the final hour by bringing Homer/Tausch's idea to the NFL... what if playoff teams could choose their own opponent? The Cousin's Sub of the Day Riley Jauch struggles figuring out double Wisconsin geography trivia while some technical difficulties even knock the show off the air! Once the dust settles a humbling Whoa Riley concludes the show.
Jason asks Tausch to revisit his tease from yesterday but he forgets... again. So they revisit the poll from yesterday to get the final results on who Packers fans would most like to see win the NFC if it isn't the G&G. This leads to a discussion on how Packers fans view the Lions. Homer joins to talk a little NBA with Tausch and they claim to have an idea to make the NBA Cup more relevant before an abrupt exit. Then Brandon from Tulsa calls in to inform Ol' T that AI has deemed him a homer and that he should lean into it, Tausch vehemently denies the assertion to wrap up the hour.
Tausch kicks off the show by asking Grok AI to describe Wilde & Tausch and it gives a glowing review! Bryan Bulaga joins for some #TackleTalk with Ol' T and lends some perspective on playing in Seattle, describes what he saw in the O-Line Thursday against the Lions, and lets Jason know the angriest he ever got at Aaron Rodgers.
Reactions to Jason's brief one-on-one conversation with Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed at Lambeau Field on Monday. And Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering joins the show to help celebrate the announcement of ESPN Madison becoming Madison's new radio home of the Milwaukee Brewers! Plus, Whoa Nelly! featuring a VERY interesting playoff-clinching scenario Jason discovered for the Packers.
If the Packers don't reach the Super Bowl, which other NFC contender do Packers fans want to see win the title? Tausch poses that question, and fans share their responses, on the Wilde and Tausch Twitter Feed and ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
Tausch opens the show delaying paying off his tease that closed Monday's show...but he does have another question he asked fans on Twitter: If the Packers get eliminated from the playoffs, which other NFC team would Packers fans like to see win it all? And a special ESPN Madison announcement, featuring reigning NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy joining the show!
Reviewing returns/responses on the Wilde and Tausch Twitter Feed, Facebook Page, YouTube comments, and ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line to whether Tausch owes the Vikings an apology AND if the show has been too optimistic about the Packers so far this season. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring Aaron Rodgers and the Jets officially being eliminated from playoff contention...again. And an epic Tausch tease to close the show!?
Have the guys been too optimistic about the Green Bay Packers in 2024? Jesse says that's the feedback he's received from some loyal fans of the show, so the guys review where they stand on Green Bay's chances to pursue a Super Bowl title. Also, more reactions to whether or not Tausch owes the Minnesota Vikings an apology.
The guys reconvene after a weekend without Packers football following Thursday night's loss to the Lions. After watching the Minnesota Vikings crush the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, does Tausch owe Minnesota an apology for not taking them seriously as playoff contenders? Plus, a round of Wilde and Tausch Trivia recapping other significant moments from the sports weekend.
The guys continue to field calls from fans on the ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line following the Packers 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday Night Football.
The Packers fall 34-31 to the Lions on Thursday Night Football, all but ending Green Bay's hopes of winning the NFC North in 2024. The guys share their big picture takeaways from the game, as well as their positives and negatives, before fielding responses from fans on the ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
The Weekend Preview...once Tausch is done trying to change more rules in college football. And this week's Headlines presented by Fleet Farm featuring another classic movie Jason hasn't seen. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring baseball's "Golden At-Bat" concept. And final thoughts on the Packers-Lions showdown tonight on Thursday Night Football!
PrizePicks of the Week, Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week, and ESPN's Rob Demovsky join the show as the guys continue to countdown to Packers-Lions on Thursday Night Football.
It's Packers-Lions gameday! Tausch has a good feeling about the Packers chances in Detroit tonight to keep their NFC North division title hopes alive. Do others? More counting down to Thursday Night Football, including the Green and Gold Game Preview and Wilde and Tausch Trivia.
The guys review a few questions Jesse prepared based on an ESPN article featuring the four NFL Nation reporters from the NFC North sharing the outlook for the remainder of the season. Double Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Wisconsin Geography Wednesday. And Whoa Nelly! featuring the Bucks return to glory?
A fan has shared a BLASPHEMOUS allegation toward Ole T during his night out at the Badgers game last night. Also, Tausch has a gripe with the ESPN Wisconsin Volleyball Bracket contest. And Homer joins the show live from Ames, Iowa as #5 Marquette prepares for its big showdown with #6 Iowa State...but we're NOT talking about that, according to Homer!
How was Tausch's night out at the Wisconsin men's basketball game? After Tuesday's spirited debate, what does Tausch make of this week's College Football Playoff bracket projection? And then attention returns to Packers-Lions on Thursday night with Bryan Bulaga joining the show.
Power Rankings Tuesday! The guys review the latest rankings from ESPN's NFL Nation, featuring the Packers and Lions both near the top of the league. Also, reactions to Jason's Q&A with Quay Walker following his solid performance against the Dolphins on Thanksgiving Night. And Whoa Nelly! featuring the surprisingly-exciting Browns-Broncos game on Monday Night Football.
Tausch doesn't like how the 12-team College Football Playoff is set up, but Jason and Jesse are more on board with the new format. The guys debate whether the expanded playoff helps or hurts the sport. Also, a round of Did You Hear This? featuring commentary from Barry Alvarez on The Great Dane Huddle on ESPN Madison. And Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Badgers Trivia Tuesday.
Are Mark Tauscher and Bill Belichick the same person? Perhaps not, but they're on the same page about the Detroit Lions as the Packers prepare to visit them in Thursday's NFC North showdown. And noted Bill Belichick fan Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins the show.
How does going Thursday to Thursday differ for the Packers schedule? And how silly was it for Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs to post a photo of Lions play calls on social media? And the guys are joined by Mark Tauscher, Badgers Radio Network color analyst, to discuss the disappointing end to the Wisconsin Badgers football season.
Reviewing what went wrong for Matt Eberflus leading to his firing as head coach of the Chicago Bears. Is Thursday Night's game in Detroit an NFC North Championship Game? And what about the Minnesota Vikings? Also, Jesse finally writes the questions again for Wilde and Tausch Trivia.
Back from the Thanksgiving weekend, the guys share thoughts on the Packers convincing 30-17 win Thursday night over the Miami Dolphins...including Tausch's new idea wanting to start the postgame show early when he knows the game is over? Also, starting to look ahead to the big Packers-Lions showdown Thursday Night in Detroit.
The Weekend Preview and Headlines presented by Fleet Farm continuing the countdown to Packers-Dolphins on Thanksgiving night at Lambeau Field. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse's first big holiday hosting his extended family. And Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.
PrizePicks and Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week picks for Packers-Dolphins on Thanksgiving Night. Also, Homer joins for his weekly appearance to debate how meaningful Wisconsin's bowl streak is. And Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Wisconsin Geography Wednesday.
The guys get ready for the Packers and Dolphins squaring off on Thanksgiving night at Lambeau Field, including with the Green and Gold Game Preview and ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joining the show to share his latest insights.
Tausch's final word on where he ranks the Packers compared to the rest of the NFC contenders. Power Rankings Tuesday featuring ESPN's NFL Nation rankings for this week (and Tausch's thoughts on the candy bar industry). Plus, DOUBLE Wilde and Tausch Trivia featuring questions submitted by Eric in Green Bay. And the latest news on Mike McCarthy's future in Dallas?
Are the Packers a physical team? That's the question Tausch has out of the gates as he hosts the show from the ESPN Milwaukee studio. Also, Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins for his weekly appearance with a dilemma facing him and his family regarding the neighbor's dog...
The guys continue to share their positive and negative takeaways from the Packers 38-10 win over the 49ers, including some final thoughts from fans. Also, a representative of 565 Analytics joins the show to provide further context on a controversial ruling of the winner in this week's Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week competition.
Fans continue to share their positive and negative takeaways from the Packers 38-10 win over the 49ers. And Tausch gets some grief for sharing his assessment of the best teams in the NFC Playoff race...
It's #VictoryMonday as the Packers beat the 49ers 38-10! What does the win mean for the big picture of the Packers 2024 season? The guys also share their positive and negative takeaways from the win, and begin to hear from fans on the ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
Tausch fancies himself a clock management guru, and aficionado. The guys discuss Matt LaFleur's coaching through this point of the season. take it to the bank brought to you by Associated Bank. Whoa Joshy, and a shortened version of Feel Good Friday.
Wilde & Tausch start the 2nd hour of the show discussing how Robert Saleh has impacted the Packers already this season, and how Matt LaFleur has managed the relationship between saleh and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Wilde & Tausch Trivia. Rob Demovsky joins the show to talk all things Green & Gold.
Wilde & Tausch start the show talking about the first snow of the year, and the rough situation on the roads. Are the 49er's a rival for the Packers, and what did Matt LaFleur have to say about it? Pat on the butt and poop in the hand, how has Rasheed Walker been able to turn around his season, and what does it mean. Will you be my Carrington Valentine.
With a revised show schedule the rest of the week due to WIAA State Football, the guys make their selections earlier than usual for the Steinhafels Sleepers of The Week for Packers-49ers. Also, a historic DOUBLE Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Jason pulls a Whoa Nelly on Whoa Nelly! so Tausch can share his take on Paul Finebaum of the SEC Network criticizing the College Football Playoff.
Reactions to Bryan Bulaga's appearance during the 9AM Hour. Tausch delivers on his declaration of the San Francisco 49ers season as the Packers prepare to host their NFC nemesis on Sunday. Also, Homer - fresh off Marquette's big win hosting #6 Purdue at Fiserv Forum - joins the show for his weekly appearance.
It's the Wednesday edition! Tausch pays off his tease from the 11AM Hour on Tuesday, identifying a player besides Christian Watson who has shown tremendous growth this season for the Packers. Also, Bryan Bulaga joins for his weekly appearance diving into some #TackleTalk with the guys.