Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Orr

“Jaz, I don't know which course to take?” “Should I do Aspire Academy, Kois, Chris Orr or Paul Tipton?” (all great courses and legends by the way!) Of course its confusing - there are now more ‘Level 7 Diplomas' than Dentists! There are also lots of biased testimonials - surely they can't ALL be the ‘best course I ever did?', right? So just HOW do you choose the right postgraduate program to elevate your skills?  What mindset helps new grads thrive, especially when they're feeling stuck? This episode shares Lakshmi's decision making as she opted for the RipeGlobal Fellowship. Lakshmi's journey is a perfect example of how the right mindset and a strategic approach to education can transform your dental career. Jaz and Lakshmi discuss her experience of choosing the right course, enrolling in the Ripe Global Restorative Fellowship, and the challenges she faced along the way.   They also talk through the importance of ongoing learning, the impact of mentorship, and how Lakshmi's mindset shift helped her grow as a dentist. Whether you're a new grad or seasoned dentist looking to upskill, Lakshmi's story will inspire you to take control of your career growth and make the most of every opportunity. https://youtu.be/waC_kQJhcio Watch IC059 on Youtube Book a free video consultation with the RipeGlobal Team to see if this course is right for you: protrusive.co.uk/RGdiscount This is an affiliate link that gets you 20% OFF if you enrol - but you first need to discover if it's the right course for you (it involves treating a manikin in your own clinic!) Key Takeaways: Hands-on experience is crucial for building confidence in clinical skills. Finding the right practice is important for professional growth. Investing in continuing education is vital for skill enhancement. Mentorship plays a vital role in navigating early career challenges. A supportive team can significantly impact a dentist's experience. Understanding one's learning style is key to effective training. Practical learning enhances engagement and application in real scenarios. Balancing time commitments is essential for managing a demanding course load. Choosing a course that aligns with one's career goals is vital for success. Maintaining a passion for one's work contributes to success. It's important to reflect on personal growth and set achievable goals. The journey in dentistry is not linear; expect ups and downs. Highlights for this episode: 02:29 Lakshmi's Journey and Dental School Experience 06:45 First Year as a Dentist 12:01 Finding the Right Practice 19:49 Considering Advanced Courses 25:36 Choosing RIPE Global Fellowship 29:21 Lakshmi's Hands-On Experience with Ripe Global 37:40 Challenges and Growth in the Fellowship 42:37 Balancing Life and Professional Growth 52:57 Mentorship and Personal Development 54:41  Future Aspirations and Final Reflections This is a non-clinical episode without CPD. For CPD or CE credits, visit the Protrusive Guidance app—hundreds of hours and mini-courses await! Stay up-to-date with Dr. Lakshmi's valuable content and expert advice! Follow her on Instagram! If you loved this episode, be sure to check out another epic episode - Non-Clinical Growth for the Busy Dentist (Your Health, Relationships, and Business) – IC023 #InterferenceCast #CareerDevelopment #BreadandButterDentistry

In this episode Paul and Barry are joined by Chris Orr to discuss the 2025 WMRRC votes.   Recorded 23.4.2025

Chris Orr, former Wisconsin teammate of Alec's, joins the Forged show today! Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! After a brief stint in the NFL after college and UFL, Chris Orr moved to coaching. He currently is the linebackers coach for Jackson State who won the FCS Championship last season. Follow along as the two Badgers discuss what Chris misses about the game, how he stays sharp mentally, empowers his day-to-day with prayer, and more. Hear from one of the greatest leaders in UW history!If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ForgedIngold and email the show at forgedingoldpodcast@gmail.comAlec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

Looking at the Basketball and Football programs right now and things have never looked so further off. On one end, Greg Gard continues to find leaders and ways to win games. On the other, a Football team devoid of the very basics on what makes a winning team. How can Coach Fickle get Wisconsin back into the College Football Playoff next season? Is it even possible? Alex and KJ dive into their conversations with Badgers in the NFL for advice - Welcome back to the IKE Badgers Podcast! Subscribing, leaving a five-star review on the Apple Podcasts, and telling a friend is the #1 way to help the show. Follow IKE Badgers on Twitter for Live-Tweeting of Badgers Football @IKE_Badgers Fan of the music? Stream "IKE Music" on Spotify Learn more about the #1 podcast network in the state of Wisconsin by visiting ikepodcastnetwork.com @welcometoike

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Beau Allen, former Badgers defensive lineman and Super Bowl LII champion, joins Jim, Mat & Molly! They talk with Beau about his roots as a Packers fan growing up in Minnesota, winning the Super Bowl in his home state, and his similar vibes to our Olympic gold medalist Matt Hamilton! Beau also gets into his expectations for the Badgers in 2024, the brotherhood he and all former UW football players share, and some of his most underrated Badgers football players. He also talks about is work with the Green Light Podcast doing film breakdowns of defensive linemen like Kenny Clark, and he talks about the origin of some of his nicknames -- like "Fat Thor" and "The Butterking" -- and his friendship with our friend Chris Orr!

Beau Allen, former Badgers defensive lineman and Super Bowl LII champion, joins Jim, Mat & Molly! They talk with Beau about his roots as a Packers fan growing up in Minnesota, winning the Super Bowl in his home state, and his similar vibes to our Olympic gold medalist Matt Hamilton! Beau also gets into his expectations for the Badgers in 2024, the brotherhood he and all former UW football players share, and some of his most underrated Badgers football players. He also talks about is work with the Green Light Podcast doing film breakdowns of defensive linemen like Kenny Clark, and he talks about the origin of some of his nicknames -- like "Fat Thor" and "The Butterking" -- and his friendship with our friend Chris Orr!

Jim, Matt & Molly roll into Hour 2 a little late, so they quickly bring in today's guest: former Badgers defensive lineman and Super Bowl LII champ, Beau Allen. They talk with Beau about his roots as a Packers fan growing up in Minnesota, winning the Super Bowl in his home state, and his similar vibes to our Olympic gold medalist Matt Hamilton! Beau also gets into his expectations for the Badgers in 2024, the brotherhood he and all former UW football players share, and some of his most underrated Badgers football players. He also talks about is work with the Green Light Podcast doing film breakdowns of defensive linemen like Kenny Clark, and he talks about the origin of some of his nicknames -- like "Fat Thor" and "The Butterking" -- and his friendship with our friend Chris Orr! The show wraps up with Throwing Stones, which includes some rather "old person" complaints about the world these days from speeding tickets to political cold calls to movie theater prices.

In this episode Paul and Barry are joined by Chris Orr to discuss the recent WMRRC votes.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue into Hour 2 trailing off their NBA talk at the end of Minute to Win It. Jim makes a case for Tim Duncan as one of the GOATs, and he also asks how long a rookie should have to wait before claiming a previous great player's number that hasn't been retired yet. During Throwing Stones, Primetime plays audio PROVING that Khris Middleton is as good as Prime MJ, and the guys give their best "Chris Orr-ism". Mark Tauscher joins the show for the first time following the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim and Matt ask Mark to chime in on today's poll question: Is Gutey a top-5 general manager since being promoted by the Packer in 2018? Mark pulls for his guy Gutey while GM makes a case for others. Jim also takes note of Tausch and Matt's expectations for the Packers next season, and Tausch give his way-too-early power rankings for the NFC North next season. Matt also asks Tausch what player he's most excited to watch from the Packers' draft class, and Jim asks what other teams caught Tausch's attention (good or bad) with their drafts. Jim and Matt wrap up talking about an article in The Athletic that exposed the body part most important in determining an o lineman's success..

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton start Hour 2 along with Chris Orr, who calls in from Texas for this week's edition of Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton. Jim and Matt catch up with Chris on life in Texas prepping for the upcoming UFL season, and they talk about the ridiculousness of wearing cowboy hats outside of the Lone Star State. Chris gives his thoughts on the idea of Russell Wilson joining the Packers on a vet-minimum deal to back up Jordan Love, and Jim, Chris, and Matt run through their predictions for how this season's QB carousel plays out (veterans and rookies included). Chris also talks about his experiences and opinions on the value of the NFL Draft Combine, and reacts to the disappointing combine results from Badgers running back Braelon Allen along with the standout performances from offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini and Isaac Guerendo, who transferred to Louisville ahead of last season. Primetime takes the guys through Throwing Stones, reacting to the notable audio clips from Jason Kelce's retirement presser with the Eagles, Braelon Allen ruining last week's Primetime Prop, and Johnny Manziel opting out of the Heisman ceremony to stand in solidarity with Reggie Bush. They wrap up the show by thanking Rob in Madison one last time for sending us our newest friend -- Sconnie Jobu.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton start Hour 2 along with Chris Orr, who calls in from Texas for this week's edition of Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton. Jim and Matt catch up with Chris on life in Texas prepping for the upcoming UFL season, and they talk about the ridiculousness of wearing cowboy hats outside of the Lone Star State. Chris gives his thoughts on the idea of Russell Wilson joining the Packers on a vet-minimum deal to back up Jordan Love, and Jim, Chris, and Matt run through their predictions for how this season's QB carousel plays out (veterans and rookies included). Chris also talks about his experiences and opinions on the value of the NFL Draft Combine, and reacts to the disappointing combine results from Badgers running back Braelon Allen along with the standout performances from offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini and Isaac Guerendo, who transferred to Louisville ahead of last season.

Chris Orr joins for the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour during segments 2 and 3. After Primetime corrects some technical mistakes on his end, Jim and Matt get Chris' thoughts on if Love could end up having the greatest career out of the team in the 2020 NFL Draft Class (Burrow, Herbert, Tua, Hurts, and Love), and he gives Matt some more hangover cures and drinking tips. Chris stays on for another segment to talk about the Badgers' upcoming spring practices, including which player(s) he's excited to see -- both from last year's roster and the incoming transfer class -- as well as the developmental value of spring sessions. Matt also asks Chris what a special advisor like Mike Vrabel could bring to the players/program, and how much players and coaches can do to bring out the talents of younger players like QB Nick Evers.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue hanging on (just barely) on the day after Matt's birthday. They continue to review the *slightly* biased poll results on their question if Jordan Love will have a Greater career than Justin Herbert, Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, and Jim is now offended by the results of the following poll asking if Love's gonna have a better career than even Joe Burrow. They also take more fan suggestions on hangover cures for sleepy birthday boy Matt. Chris Orr joins for the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour during segments 2 and 3. After Primetime corrects some technical mistakes on his end, Jim and Matt get Chris' thoughts on if Love could end up having the greatest career out of the team in the 2020 NFL Draft Class (Burrow, Herbert, Tua, Hurts, and Love), and he gives Matt some more hangover cures and drinking tips. Chris stays on for another segment to talk about the Badgers' upcoming spring practices, including which player(s) he's excited to see -- both from last year's roster and the incoming transfer class -- as well as the developmental value of spring sessions. Matt also asks Chris what a special advisor like Mike Vrabel could bring to the players/program, and how much players and coaches can do to bring out the talents of younger players like QB Nick Evers. They wrap up with Throwing Stones, reacting to Austin Rivers go after JJ Reddick for calling out his dad, Doc, for a lack of accountability in his career and with the Bucks.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by recurring guest host Chris Orr to start the 2nd hour of the show. Jim and Matt get Chris' thoughts on how the Super Bowl played out between the Chiefs and 49ers, including Chris' disappointment that yet another team gave up on the run versus KC, Mahomes establishing himself as this generation's Brady, and some of the potential mistakes/gaffes by the members of the 49ers' defense and the team's blunder of not knowing the OT rules in the playoffs. Chris stays on for another segment to talk about Travis Kelce's outburst against Andy Reid on the sideline, and he talks about if he'd rather play for Reid or Bill Belichick. He also gives his thoughts on the news that Mike Vrabel might be involved in the Badgers football team's spring practices, and he provides insight into a third Badgers assistant coach that made a lateral move to another program. During Throwing Stones, Jim and Matt respond to being called out by the KBN crew after Z in the D's call into the show yesterday, and Jim makes a case for getting some more of the old heads out of sports media. They wrap up by re-visiting the case for the Packers' still being a top-4 franchise in NFL history.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by recurring guest host Chris Orr to start the 2nd hour of the show. Jim and Matt get Chris' thoughts on how the Super Bowl played out between the Chiefs and 49ers, including Chris' disappointment that yet another team gave up on the run versus KC, Mahomes establishing himself as this generation's Brady, and some of the potential mistakes/gaffes by the members of the 49ers' defense and the team's blunder of not knowing the OT rules in the playoffs. Chris stays on for another segment to talk about Travis Kelce's outburst against Andy Reid on the sideline, and he talks about if he'd rather play for Reid or Bill Belichick. He also gives his thoughts on the news that Mike Vrabel might be involved in the Badgers football team's spring practices, and he provides insight into a third Badgers assistant coach that made a lateral move to another program.

The Best of R&H this week kicks with the return of 2024 U.S. Men's Curling Champion, Matt Hamilton, on Monday's show. Matt shares his favorite memory of the weekend when he met New Jersey's No. 1 U.S. curling fan, Anthony, and he tells Jim and East-Coast native Colin Russo the story of going to to his family's Italian restaurant (00:00-21:42). Anthony calls into Wednesday's show to share his excitement about hosting Matt in his family's place, his love for U.S. curling, and where Matt ranks in the list of American heroes who have come through Giorgio's Ristorante (24:42-34:01). Chris Orr joins the second hour of Tuesday's show to help break down Packers finally transitioning from a 3-4 to 4-3 defense under Jeff Hafley. Chris sheds some insight on how the change will impact the Packers' linebackers and other defensive personnel, and he tell us about some of his final preparations for the upcoming UFL season with the Birmingham Stallions (34:01-50:03). On Wednesday's show, Jim and Matt also react to the news that Packers' president Mark Murphy will official retiring after the 2024 season, and ageist Matt Hamilton rails against all the other 70-year-olds out there who he thinks should be forced to retire (50:03-1:02:55). Jim rides solo on Thursday until Alex Strouf joins live from the Great Dane Huddle for some R&H After Dark where the guys share an innovative and vulnerable teambuilding exercise they went through at the ESPN Madison office (1:02:55-1:18:03). Jim and Strouf wrap up the week ahead of the Super Bowl with what turns out to be a freaky Phish Friday ... surprise, surprise (1:18:03-1:47:40).

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton react to some of the early poll results asking Packers fans if they are more excited or concerned about Jeff Hafley shifting the team from a 3-4 to 4-3 defense. Jim gives his take on KBN's poll question asking if it's more disappointing that Aaron Rodgers or Brett Favre only has one Super Bowl with the Packers, as he makes an argument that Matt Stafford will finish with a better QB legacy than Aaron Rodgers. Chris Orr joins Jim and Matt to help shed some insight on what changing from a 3-4 to 4-3 defense mean's for some of the Packers' personnel on that side of the ball, including Quay Walker and Rashan Gary. Matt tries to help quiet down the sounds of Chris' dog in the background, and the guys talk with Chris about his new schedule heading into the upcoming UFL season. Primetime leads the show through Throwing Stones, and he asks the guys to take a trip down the Las Vegas Strip and give their assessment of how much more Patrick Mahomes needs to accomplish to become the GOAT. Jim wraps up the show with his Chicago sports takes.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton muster the energy for Tuesday's show, as Jim comes in off a long drive and Matt tries to recover from his daily nap...? Matt starts the show defending his habit of talking semi-daily naps and his entire lifestyle as a true-to-life man child. What Matt Missed features out-of-context audio from Super Bowl media days in Las Vegas, a hard-working clip from one of the new HCs on this year's coaching carousel, and a HIGHLY-censored clip from the Packers' new defensive run-game coordinator/LBs coach Anthony Campanile. Per a report from Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers are completing a shift from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense under Jeff Hafley and his new-look defensive coaching staff. They ask fans if they're more excited or concerned about the Packers moving on from the 3-4 to a 4-3, and they quickly realize they'll need Chris Orr to join in Hour 2 to break down what this change will mean for Green Bay. Jim and Matt finish Hour 1 by giving their thoughts on KBN's poll for the day, asking if it's more disappointing that Aaron Rodgers or Brett Favre finished their Packers career with just one Super Bowl win.

Chris Orr joins Jim and Matt to help shed some insight on what changing from a 3-4 to 4-3 defense mean's for some of the Packers' personnel on that side of the ball, including Quay Walker and Rashan Gary. Matt tries to help quiet down the sounds of Chris' dog in the background, and the guys talk with Chris about his new schedule heading into the upcoming UFL season.

Who agrees with Tausch's take that January 31st is the best day of the year to have a birthday if you live in Wisconsin? Amid disagreeing on what the phrase actually is, the guys review the latest "tea" around the Packers Defensive Coordinator search, including comments from Chris Orr as his brother, Zach, interviews for the job. And Homer joins the show for his weekly appearance. How many times would you ask someone to marry you before you stop trying?

Somehow, Tausch still is claiming that he's over the Packers losing to the 49ers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs...even though it REALLY doesn't sound like it. Also, breaking news that Zach Orr

Jason Wilde joins Jim and Chris Orr following Championship weekend, and they talk about the Packers' search for a new defensive coordinator. Jim throws out the name of Chris' brother -- Ravens inside linebacker coach Zachary Orr -- as a potential name, and Jason wonders if Green Bay will pursue more proven veteran or young, up-and-coming coaches and coordinators. Chris and Jason also talk about the value of coaching trees as well as former playing experience when considering candidates.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr are in to react to a massive 24 hours of breaking news in the state of Wisconsin, including Wednesday morning's news that the Packers will not retain Joe Barry as DC. Jim and Chris ask Packers fans if the the team's defensive personnel is to blame for Joe Barry's firing, and they evaluate how some of the Packers top defensive draft picks have performed under Barry. Mark Tauscher joins Jim and Chris to react to the news that the Packers won't retain Joe Barry as DC next season. They ask Tausch his thoughts on how much responsibility that the Packers defensive personnel has in Joe Barry's firing, what kind of candidates the Packers should pursue (a proven vet DC or a rising star assistant), and if the Packers and Matt LaFleur and the Packers should try to mold their team after Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco. Chris tries to guess the 9 players in NBA history who have scored 70+ points in a single game during Minute to Win It, presented by North and South Seafood & Smokehouse.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr open Hour 2 with their second poll question of the day: should the Packers look for veteran/former head coaches and/or defensive coordinators or a rising star when looking at candidates to replace Joe Barry. Chris chimes in with his thoughts on how the Packers could use a culture/mindset change on defense, and he gives his insight into the schemes/fits of some of the most popular available DC candidates - including his brother Zachary from the Ravens. Rob in Madison gives a suggestion for who the Packers should hire as their new strength and conditioning coach: David Goggins! Jim, Chris and Primetime spend a segment fixing the problems that are affecting the Bucks are required them to bring in a new HC in Doc Rivers. Jim Harbaugh gets hired as the new HC of the Chargers immediately before Primetime takes the guys through Throwing Stones.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by Chris Orr for this week's edition of the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour. Jim and Matt talk with Chris about his thoughts and reactions to the Bucks firing first-year head coach Adrian Griffin midseason. They also ask Chris if the Packers should take a lesson from the Bucks' struggles to replace HC Mike Budenholzer, as they ask if Joe Barry should be brought back as DC. Jim also asks Chris for his insights and suggestions for how the Packers can change things up on defense - whether or not they replace Barry.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by Chris Orr for this week's edition of the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour. Jim and Matt talk with Chris about his thoughts and reactions to the Bucks firing first-year head coach Adrian Griffin midseason. They also ask Chris if the Packers should take a lesson from the Bucks' struggles to replace HC Mike Budenholzer, as they ask if Joe Barry should be brought back as DC. Jim also asks Chris for his insights and suggestions for how the Packers can change things up on defense - whether or not they replace Barry. Jim and Matt continue on as Jim responds to his No. 1 hater from yesterday's show - James in Madison. They wrap up with Primetime taking the guys through Throwing Stones.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr are joined by a late-arriving Matt Hamilton for Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton. WBA-award winning host Alex Strouf hangs around for an extra segment to defend his QB Jordan Love against the accusations that Brock Purdy outplayed him. Matt also gives his thoughts and feelings on the loss, what he wishes Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love had done differently, and why he's still optimistic following this season. Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt and Chris to help shed some light on the Packers being eliminated from the playoffs AGAIN by the 49ers. Jim asks Jason why Jordan Love shrunk with two interceptions in the 2nd half, Matt asks about why the Packers chose to stick with rookie kicker Anders Carlson all season despite his continuing struggles, and Chris picks his brain about if the Packers might try to acquire more veteran leaders in free agency this offseason. The guys wrap up by giving the team they're rooting for to win the Super Bowl now that the Packers are out of the picture.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr return for the final OVERREACTION Monday of the Packers season after the team was eliminated from the playoffs - again - by the 49ers. Jim and Chris talk about who/what was most to blame for Saturday's 24-21 loss and which star players showed up when needed for both teams, and Jim asks Primetime and other Packers fans if they think the Packers are still a better team than the 49ers. Jim and Chris take calls from Packers fans, including Jim's new No. 1 hater: James in Madison. A very defensive Alex Strouf joins to defend Jordan Love as a better QB than Brock Purdy, arguing both played poorly Saturday, and Matt Hamilton shows up fresh off the plane to join for the second half of the show!

Hour 2 of Monday's show features Matt Hamilton defending his new favorite QB Jordan Love against the rest of the field in the NFL, including his old flame Aaron Rodgers... (00:00-10:37). Tuesday's show included a contentious edition of What Matt Missed with Jim and Matt debating whether Mike Tomlin was out of line for walking away from a reporter's question after Pittsburgh's playoff loss (10:38-24:21). They carry this conversation over into Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton, where Chris Orr gives his thoughts on Tomlin as well as the Packers' blowout win against the Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card round (24:22-53:56). Thursday's remote broadcast from PinSeekers in DeForest started with a great conversation between Jim and Chris about the value of momentum for this hot, young Packers team, if Matt LaFleur or Kyle Shanahan will have a bigger coaching edge in Saturday's playoff rematch, and if the Packers or the 49ers have a better chance to win a Super Bowl within the next 3 seasons (53:57-1:13:07). Hour 2 of Friday's show starts with Jim, Matt and Chris discussing whether or not the Packers should elect to receive or defer if they win the opening coin toss against the 49ers (1:13:07-1:34:45), and Poll Dancing reviews the relevant poll questions heading into Saturday's playoff matchup before diving into the Jim's road rage and Florida days! (1:34:46-1:51:38).

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton, and Chris Orr continue on into Hour 2 of Phish Friday playoff edition pt. 2. Jim asks Chris and Matt if it would be better for the Packers to take the ball and receive or try to set the tone on defense if they win the opening coin toss. Then, Chris gets some insights into the dangers of ice skating from Matt. Primetime takes the guys through a vintage edition of Poll Dancing focused around Jordan Love and Saturday's matchup versus San Francisco, and he wraps up with a question if Jim looks like a coke head or a NARC! Jim, Matt and Chris finish up with the news of a tight end at the University of Miami coming back for his 9th season...

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton, and Chris Orr come together for a playoff edition pt. 2 of Phish Friday! They start of by commemorating their favorite Sports Illustrated covers of all time following the news that SI's publisher could lay off the entire staff, and they try to remember the phone numbers of their closest friends/family. They shift into the Packers-49ers matchup with Chris pushing back against the idea that Jordan Love is better than Brock Purdy just because he's doing "less with more" as well as the take that Packers fans should feel like plucky underdogs. Then, they each give their estimation for the Packers' chance to win against San Fran. They also go back and forth on their biggest travel annoyances, and Matt also talks about his grandfather's collection of magazines while gloating from his remote setup in Arizona where he's at his current curling event.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr continue on for Hour 2 of Rutledge & Orr live from PinSeekers in DeForest. They talk about if Brock Purdy, as a 7th-round pick, could go down as the most VALUABLE player in NFL history if the 49ers win a Super Bowl with him. Chris also breaks down the inner workings of rookie contracts in the NFL. Mark Tauscher joins live and IN-PERSON from PinSeekers in DeForest. Jim asks Chris and Tausch about their preference of playing in the snow as football players, how well the Packers offensive line has been blocking in the running and passing games as of late, and what it's like playing a team that utilizes similar principles/schemes. Tausch also shares some of his best memories of playing in the Packers-49ers rivalry. Primetime asks the guys about college football rivalries and sheets of ice during Throwing Stones. They wrap up with some technical difficulties during Cross-Talk with the Great Dane Huddle.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr are live from PinSeekers in DeForest for a get together with our friends over at Coors Light! Jim talks with Chris about the value of momentum for a hot, young playoff team and if Matt LaFleur or Kyle Shanahan will have a bigger advantage in Saturday's divisional matchup between the Packers and 49ers. They also ask today's poll question inspired by Bill Barnwell's latest article over at ESPN.com, asking if the Packers or the 49ers have a better chance to win a Super Bowl over the next 3 seasons. Chris also breaks down the similarities and differences between the offensive schemes from LaFleur and Shanahan along with how they play to their offensive personnel. Jim also predicts that the Packers will BEAT the 49ers... before losing to the Lion in the NFC Championship Game! The Miller High Life Dive Bar of the Week is Player's Sports Bar & Grill over on Winnebago Street in Madison.

Jim Rutledge is joined by Chris Orr for a Rutledge & Orr edition of Wednesday's show. The two react to the comments from ESPN Milwaukee's Mark Chmura suggesting that the Packers might want to hit Brock Purdy late in order to intimidate the 49ers on Saturday. Chris calls out Chewy for the archaic take, and he talks about the difference between playing dirty and playing physical. Chris also gives his suggestion for what the Packers can do to set the tone and build the confidence of their young team while battling San Francisco. Jim and Chris talk about the proper etiquette for calling your own fouls in pickup basketball. They wrap up Hour 1 with Chris playing the new edition of Minute to Win It, where he tries to guess the HCs from the 2023 regular season who have a negative career win-loss differential.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr are joined by Ben Brust, who's fresh off from hosting Kyle, Brust, and Nortman from the other side of Everlight Solar ESPN Madison Studio. They talk with Ben whether Chewy's comments encouraging the Packers to hit Brock Purdy late were out of line, takes from the win over the Cowboys and previewing the divisional-round matchup versus San Francisco. They all give their locks of the week before picking a side in Primetime's Prop of the Week.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr are joined by Ben Brust, who's fresh off from hosting Kyle, Brust, and Nortman from the other side of Everlight Solar ESPN Madison Studio. They talk with Ben whether Chewy's comments encouraging the Packers to hit Brock Purdy late were out of line, takes from the win over the Cowboys and previewing the divisional-round matchup versus San Francisco. They all give their locks of the week before picking a side in Primetime's Prop of the Week. Jim talks with Chris about how Jordan Love and Brock Purdy have been the two best statistical QBs in the NFL heading into Saturday's matchup, and Jim tries to give Chris some golf tips before the two host the show remotely from PinSeekers tomorrow. Primetime asks how they'd handle a reporter question about how weather might impact the Lions-Buccaneers playoff game, which will be played in a dome...

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by Chris Orr for the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour. Chris chimes in with his opinion on Jim and Matt's argument about whether Mike Tomlin was in the wrong by walking out on a reporter who asked a question about his coaching future following Pittsburgh's loss to Buffalo in the Wild Card. They also ask Chris if Matt LaFleur should be in the conversation for Coach of the Year, and Matt shares an analogy about missing out on a $21k jackpot when asking if we should still consider the Packers to be playing with House Money.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by Chris Orr for the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour. Chris chimes in with his opinion on Jim and Matt's argument about whether Mike Tomlin was in the wrong by walking out on a reporter who asked a question about his coaching future following Pittsburgh's loss to Buffalo in the Wild Card. They also ask Chris if Matt LaFleur should be in the conversation for Coach of the Year, and Matt shares an analogy about missing out on a $21k jackpot when asking if we should still consider the Packers to be playing with House Money. Primetime takes the guys through Throwing Stones, asking if 14 teams was too many for the NFL playoff field, Tyreek Hill's latest social media jokes, and if Bill Belichick would fit with the Atlanta Falcons. They wrap up trying to find the correct term for the Packers to describe their playoff standing if it no longer is just House Money.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr chat with the guys from Kyle, Brust, and Nortman ahead of their final show leading into the Packers-Cowboys Wild Card game on Sunday.

The week opens with Jim and Matt reacting to the Packers win over the Bears in Week 18 and securing a Wild Card spot, and Jim dons a Jordan Love jersey for the week (00:00-22:06). Tuesday's show focuses on the playing as the hunters versus the hunted in the postseason, including both Matt and Chris Orr talking about the benefits of each from an athlete's perspective. Jim turns his attention to the newest installment of the historic Packers-Cowboys rivalry. (22:06-46:30). Wednesday opens with a question on how Mike McCarthy and Matt LaFleur will handle the pressures of Sunday's Wild Card game, and reaction to the breaking news? that Nick Saban is retiring in Alabama. Jim and Matt also talk about where McCarthy falls in the all-time greatest Packers coaches, if Curly Lambeau belongs in that group, and Matt plays the revamped version of Minute to Win It (46:30-1:28:30). Jim is joined by Alex Strouf and Chris Orr on Thursday's show. The group talks about why the Packers have historically avoided drafting Badgers players, Matt LaFleur versus Mike Vrabel as head coaches, and the argument for leaning into the Frozen Tundra-image with a ground-and-pound, defensive identity for Green Bay (1:28:30-1:42:06).

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton and Chris Orr all continue on today's remote show while Primetime tries to battle through both the elements and Jesse Nelson's mistakes back at the snowed in Everlight Solar Studio. Jim asks Matt and Chris if the Packers would be better served building their team around a ground-and-pound and defensive identity. Benny Bets himself phones into the show for Betting With Brust. The guys all give their locks of the week while trying to avoid talking over each other, and Primetime struggles to keep everything straight. Then, they peruse the poll questions from around ESPN Wisconsin during Poll Dancing. They finish up by asking Packers fans if they'd want Jordan Love to risk injury by helping dig a fan's car out of a snow bank.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr are in for Rutledge & Orr with Matt away curling in Duluth. Surprise guest Alex Strouf sits in for the entire show as well. Strouf starts the show with a giggles vs. chuckles debate, and the guys get into their favorite diss tracks. Chris asserts that the Bears are in a better position as a franchise than the Bears. They guys put out a poll question asking Packers fans who they'd want as a head coach TODAY: Matt LaFleur, Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, or Mike Vrabel. Strouf makes a case for LaFleur, and he pushes back against Chris and Jim saying that Jordan Love was not a HIT as a first-round pick. They wrap up giving away some beer while pumping up the Miller High Life Dive Bar of the Week.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr continue (late) into Hour 2 alongside guest host Alex Strouf. Primetime's clock management continues to falter, so they run three quarters during the second half of the show. They continue the discussion about whether Jordan Love is ready to be the Packers franchise QB and compare him against Dak Prescott and Justin Fields. Chris implores the Packers to lean into their Frozen Tundra identity and build the team around a strong running game and defense, and he explains why the Packers don't favor drafting Badgers players. Primetime throws out some of his takes on the NFL and CFB head coach carousel during Throwing Stones.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by Chris Orr for the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour. Jim and Matt ask Chris for his opinion as an athlete, playing as the hunter or the hunted, as they continue the conversation about Packers fans feeling like it's house money to be in the playoffs. They also talk with Chris about some of the newest transfer portal additions for the Badgers, including top LB Tackett Curtis from USC, and Chris talks about the program's commitment to re-shaping the LB room via the portal this offseason. Primetime then takes Jim and Matt through Throwing Stones, and the three wrap up with a convo about who the Packers go-to guy at WR is the season and going forward.

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton are joined by Chris Orr for the Rutledge & Orr/Hamilton Half Hour. Jim and Matt ask Chris for his opinion as an athlete, playing as the hunter or the hunted, as they continue the conversation about Packers fans feeling like it's house money to be in the playoffs. They also talk with Chris about some of the newest transfer portal additions for the Badgers, including top LB Tackett Curtis from USC, and Chris talks about the program's commitment to re-shaping the LB room via the portal this offseason.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr continue their conversation about which fanbases they would never be able to date a member of, and they talk with Dolphins fan Mike in Middleton, who shares his distaste for all things Patriots. Benny Bets of KBN joins for the first Betting With Brust of 2024. Ben talks about his promise to jump in Lake Michigan if the Packers clinch a playoff spot, and the guys all give their locks of the week before picking a side in Primetime's Prop of the week. Jim and Chris roll through some more Packers-Bears inspired polls from around ESPN Wisconsin during Poll Dancing, as well as a convo about which pets/animals are capable of emotions.

Jim Rutledge and Chris Orr begin their final show before Sunday's win-or-get-in matchup for the Packers against the Bears. Jim continues his assertion that losing to the Bears and missing the playoffs would keep the Packers from having a "great" or "successful" season, and Primetime defends Jordan Love's honor against Jim and Chris. The three go back-and-forth on what the Packers window to win can be IF the team pays Jordan Love this offseason, and they try to figure out if anyone else in the state of Wisconsin has watched more Packers and Bears games than Jim Rutledge. They wrap up Hour 1 asking which fanbases that Wisconsin sports fans would REFUSE to date, including an appearance from Browns fan Maddie Hayes, who shares her distaste for guys who root for the Steelers.

Tausch wants to talk for a moment about Steelers wide receiver George Pickens not wanting to block anybody. Reactions to Chris Orr weighing in on Joe Barry's defense. A round of Where's Wilde? featuring Jason's best commentary of the week. And a chaotic start to Wilde and Tausch Trivia featuring TWO special guest appearances!

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