Acme Packing Company: for Green Bay Packers fans
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Draft Talk 1.0: Setting the table for the 2023 NFL Draft
February 15, 2023 16:03 - 56 minutesAcme Packing Company's Tyler Brooke and Justis Mosqueda start their 2023 draft talk journey by going through the Green Bay Packers' needs and touching on the top prospects at those positions in this class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Super Bowl and Rodgers-Love with Marshall Newhouse
February 10, 2023 18:20 - 24 minutesFormer Green Bay Packer and Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse stopped by Acme Packing Company this week to break down the big game and why the Kansas City Chiefs' Steve Spagnolo is so tough to prepare for. After giving out their game predictions, Newhouse and Justis Mosqueda touch on the latest happenings with the Aaron Rodgers saga and if they believe the team will move on to Jordan Love in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All things Packers with Andy Herman of the Pack a Day Podcast
February 02, 2023 16:46 - 52 minutesAcme Packing Company's Justis Mosqueda joined Andy Herman of the Pack a Day Podcast to talk about the retirement of Tom Brady, how it may impact the Green Bay Packers, Mosqueda's takeaways from 2022 and the duo's current thoughts on the Matt LaFleur era. Check out the Pack a Day Podcast if you want to listen to more of Herman, which is something we encourage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Burrow Hurts Ma Purdy Homes
January 28, 2023 11:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tex discuss the NFC conference championship weekend, and just how different the two game are. The AFC is dominated by surefire can’t miss quarterbacks with middling defenses, while the NFC will feature a few longshot QBs in perfectly designed systems, and some stellar defenses. Will the Eagles’ run defense be their undoing? Can the 49ers shut down the outstanding Philly receiving corps? Can Patrick Mahomes overcome his high ankle sprain to ...
UnPack Pod: Landing the plane
January 20, 2023 20:21 - 1 hourWhat we think we learned about this Packers team as we head into offseason mode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Joining ESPN for "Packed Lunch"
January 12, 2023 21:28 - 50 minutesAlex, Nick, and Zach join ESPN Milwaukee's Gabe Neitzel for an hour-long "Packed Lunch" guest spot. We talk about everything from Rodgers' future to our faith in Brian Gutekunst (and try not to swear on live radio). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Quick Show Update!
January 12, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutesJust a quick hit to let you know the UnPack crew will be joining ESPN Milwaukee live on Thursday at 12 PM CST in the US. We'll post the show audio here after it's done, but check twitter for a live link if you're interested, or listen live on ESPN Milwaukee radio if you're in the Milwaukee area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - World's Smallest Violin
January 11, 2023 11:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR wrap up the Lions game, and the season by going over what went right, and the far longer list of what went wrong. Unsportsmanlike penalties, RPOs, Lazard jet sweeps, missed blitz pickups, and Aidan Hutchinson eating small offensive linemen all played a role in the untimely demise of the Green Bay Packers. JR also talks of the Lambeau experience itself, and just what the atmosphere was like. The guys also discuss nebulous concepts l...
For Cheddar or Wurst: Packers lose their playoff hopes and their poise in cowardly loss to the Lions
January 10, 2023 20:53 - 43 minutesurn out the lights. The party is over. The Packers’ 2022 season is done after a 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Kris and Lindsay break it down wondering why Joe Barry is still employed and contemplate where Aaron Rodgers goes from here. Meanwhile thank God for Christian Watson who was one of the year’s few bright spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: Packers lose to Lions on SNF, ending their rollercoaster of a season
January 09, 2023 08:06 - 1 hourEvan "Tex" Western and Justis Mosqueda breakdown Green Bay's Week 18 performance on Sunday Night Football, touch on the Aaron Rodgers retirement topic and preview the 2023 team's biggest needs in this week's edition of The Repack. The Packers' improving defense, despite stupid penalties, has improved down the stretch but a 16-point performance from the offense simply wasn't enough to push them into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Hey Joe where you goin with that defense in your hand?
January 05, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutesCan the Packers make the playoffs? Will Joe Barry save his job? How did Nick's girlfriend's important business call go? All this and more on today's UnPack Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - The Nixon Administration
January 04, 2023 11:30 - 1 hourOn this week’s Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Aaron Rodgers’ twitter hack, Keisean Nixon’s unbelievable brilliance, Jaire backing up his trash talk, and the risks of getting a big head, JJ Enagbare’s amazing rookie season, Justin Jefferson’s frustration, and Aaron struggling in a game where defensive backs were allowed to be physical. They also preview the Lions, the emergence of James Houston, the return of DJ Chark, and the surprisingly strong play of Jared Goff. Hey...
For Cheddar or Wurst: The Packers make the Vikings go from skol to smol in blowout victory
January 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourAre they actually going to do it?! The Packers now are one win away from a miraculous playoff berth after sitting at 4-8 just a few short weeks ago. Kris and Lindsay have a lot of good to discuss including why Kris now has to bleach his hair and why Jaire Alexander is HIM after reducing Justin Jefferson to a fussy toddler. Can the Packers punch a ticket to the playoffs? Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: The Packers control their playoff destiny after win over Vikings
January 02, 2023 03:48 - 1 hourKeisean Nixon is on a run that we haven't seen any kick returner on in at least 15 years. Off of the strength of the special teams and defense, the Green Bay Packers blew out the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 to put them in a win-and-in situation against the Detroit Lions in the final week of the season. Acme Packing Company's Evan "Tex" Western and Justis Mosqueda hit the impact of this win, how the Packers pulled it off and how Green Bay's defense shutdown receiver Justin Jefferson in this week's...
UnPack Pod: The power of relative expectations
December 29, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutesZach, Alex, and Nick convene after the holiday weekend to talk about the Packers' rising playoff odds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Three Dudes at the Same Time
December 28, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Matt buys a website, Paul sings a song, and JR laments being the only one never to be on SportsCenter, which is, to be honest, pretty ridiculous. They also break down the win over the Dolphins! The luck! The good plays! The bad plays! The potentially crushing injuries to Christian Watson, Yosh Nijman, and Keisean Nixon! The far less crushing injury to Dean Lowry. And why Bo Melton is terrible, and playing for Rutgers isn’t an excuse, but is another d...
For Cheddar or Wurst: Santa delivers Packers fans a bundle of hope
December 28, 2022 02:19 - 36 minutesKris and Lindsay are beginning to be believe. Everything fell exactly the Packers’ way this week and—for all the pain this season—there will be meaningful January football at Lambeau Field. Keisan Nixon is among the nice list while Joe Barry is once again the recipient of a piece of coal. The Packers now have a legitimate shot at the playoffs and that’s all that matters…For Cheddar or Wurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: Packers beat Dolphins, Green Bay heads into must-win game vs Vikings
December 27, 2022 08:41 - 42 minutesEvan "Tex" Western and Justis Mosqueda discuss the Packers' season-altering win against the Dolphins on Christmas and the playoff ramifications of the weekend. It's time to start rooting for a better draft position and start rooting against the Commanders and Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Packers are circling the block
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutesAlex, Zach, and Nick revel in some of the positive developments to recently emerge for the Packers and try their hand at renaming the tired "in the hunt" playoff category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Cheddar or Wurst: Packers have hope after battering Rams
December 22, 2022 20:07 - 29 minutesKris and Lindsay are back to discuss—a Packers winning streak? GASP! They break down the win over the Rams and look ahead to the Dolphins and how things are shaping up for Green Bay’s desperate playoff push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Quay on a Sleigh
December 21, 2022 11:30 - 56 minutesOn this holiday episode of Reporting as Eligible, Tyler and Paul recap the victory over the Rams, Romeo’s big night, Christian Watson, quiet, but effective night, whether it was Aaron or Allen, the best 36-yard rushing performance ever, Keisean Nixon’s absolute greatness, and JJ Enagbare’s potential place in the record books. They also preview the absolutely terrifying Dolphin offense,which has two receivers in the top 4 of DYAR, plus Raheem Mostert at running back. They do stop to mention t...
The Repack: Keisean Nixon is the Packers' best player in win over the Rams
December 20, 2022 06:39 - 1 hourAcme Packing Company's Tex Western and Justis Mosqueda break down the Packers' 24-12 win over the Rams. The playoff hopes are alive and so is the glory of return man Keisean Nixon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intercepted: Breaking down Packers-Rams with Mina Kimes
December 16, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutesESPN's Mine Kimes stopped by Acme Packing Company to talk about the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup and give her thoughts on what the 2023 Packers should look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Cast Iron Pants
December 14, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR take a look at some big moments in Packer history, many of which relate to the Rams for no good reason. The big comebacks, the crushing choke jobs, Matt Flynn as the Packers' Frank Reich, the amazing receiving corps of the early 80s, the unheralded running backs, and the legend of Don Beebe in a high school gym. There's Vonnie Holliday, Atari Bigby, and many more, including JR positing that Samkon Gado is the most "remember some guy...
Intercepted: An update on Brett Favre and the Mississippi welfare funds scandal
December 09, 2022 21:38 - 26 minutesAnna Wolfe, who has been covering the Mississippi welfare funds scandal for Mississippi Today, joined Intercepted this week to break down where the criminal and civil cases stand currently and what that could mean for former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. While Favre hasn't been charged criminally, he has been named in the civil lawsuit and the feds have not concluded the criminal case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Sniffin' around 2023 with Justis Mosqueda
December 08, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutesWith Nick away on a mysterious "client meeting," Justis Mosqueda joins Zach and Alex to talk about the Packers' bye week and take an early peek at what 2023 could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Bearly Breathing
December 07, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR go over the Bears game, and just what this win means. Is it a good win because they rallied back in the fourth, proving their mettle under pressure? Or was it a disappointing win over a terrible opponent who managed to hang around longer than they should have? Or a little of each? They also discuss crappy Bears quarterbacks, if Justin Fields is good, whether the Bears stopped him from running on purpose, Jack Sanborn’s ascent, AJ D...
For Cheddar Or Wurst: The Bears Still Suck and so does Joe Dingle-Barry
December 06, 2022 18:41 - 38 minutesKris and Lindsay are thrilled to discuss another Packers win over the Bears, ugly or not. Christian Watson once again earns high marks while we wonder what Joe Barry was or perhaps wasn’t thinking when it came to defending Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: The Packers are the winningest franchise ever after beating Bears
December 05, 2022 04:51 - 51 minutesGreen Bay is still alive in the playoff hunt after a win in Soldier Field, but they're going to need some outside help. Aside from the game, Justis and Tex ask if Aaron Rodgers is going to return in 2023 and where Jordan Love would go in the upcoming draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intercepted: Breaking down Packers-Bears with Brad Spielberger
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutesBrad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus stopped by to talk Packers-Bears with Justis Mosqueda this week. In the first half of the podcast, we go through Green Bay's cap situation, some recent moves they've made and what it means going into 2023. The revival of Chicago quarterback Justin Fields is also touched on. In the second half of the pod, we break down the game on a matchup level and give out our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Not rushing to fire Barry (for some reason)
December 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourAlex, Nick, and Zach talk Packers Eagles, Joe Barry's shortcomings, and the Rodgers Love quandary. Also, there's an old-timey news reel, so that's cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Packers’ Cheese Staked, Can’t Stop the Runs
November 30, 2022 14:43 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Tyler, and JR discuss the Eagles’ record-setting performances on the ground and also WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING? Along those lines, would former Badger defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jim Leaonhard help the situation? Then it’s on to offense where AJ Dillon finally showed up, Aaron Jones hauled in the deep ball, and Christian Watson proved once again, that he’s the fastest person on earth. Aaron Rodgers also suffered an oblique ...
For Cheddar or Wurst: Stop! In the name of Love
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutesYeah, it was another Packers loss but dare we say there are some hopeful signs for the future? Kris and Lindsay are back to talk about Jordan Love’s relief appearance for an injured Aaron Rodgers and the first of hopefully many touchdown passes to Christian Watson. Meanwhile, Joe Barry? He’s toast or at least soon will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: The Packers' playoff hopes dwindle after loss to Eagles
November 28, 2022 06:42 - 47 minutesAnother loss means the Packers' playoff odds have dropped all the way down to the 2-3 percent range. Giving up 363 rushing yards to the Eagles feels like the final nail in the coffin for defensive coordinator Joe Barry. The good news is Jordan Love looked solid coming off of the bench after Aaron Rodgers' injury. This week, Acme Packing Company's Justis Mosqueda and Tyler Brooke recap Sunday Night Football on The Repack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intercepted: Breaking down Packers-Eagles with Brandon Lee Gowton
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourBrandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation, Acme Packing Company's sister site covering the Philadelphia Eagles, stopped by this week to talk Eagles-Packers ahead of Sunday Night Football. After hitting on the ideal Thanksgiving plate, BLG and Justis hit on who the real contenders in the NFC are, if they're sure Jalen Hurts is a changed quarterback and the matchups to watch in Eagles-Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Turkeys Get Stuffed
November 23, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourOn the question-heavy Thanksgiving episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt go over what went wrong against Tennessee, how the Cowboys fooled us, why it probably won’t happen again, and why this should be it for Mason Crosby. It’s then on to questions, where everyone wants to know if the Packers have a poor scheme or poor talent, why Joe Barry is the Matub to Vic Fangio’s Jackson Pollock, whether it might make sense to trade Kenny Clark in the offseason, when Jordan Love and all of th...
For Cheddar or Wurst: Packers sinking after another Titan-ic loss
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutesKris and Lindsay are back to pick through yet another loss and one Lindsay got to see in person. Among the topics are a broken Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur’s leadership (or lack thereof) and plenty of praise for Christian Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: Aaron Rodgers struggles, Packers drop to 4-7
November 18, 2022 06:59 - 50 minutesIf for whatever reason Twitter does end up going down, you'll be able to find APC's writers (and the usual halftime Twitter Spaces) on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/jMVgxXNv The Green Bay Packers lost to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football in a way that felt like their season has ended. When Ryan Tannehill drops 300 yards on you, that's a wrap. Tex and Justis (questionable, Covid) are here to recap the game and make sense of where the Packers' "offense" can go from here....
UnPack Pod: McCarthy McCarthied it
November 16, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutesAlex, Nick, and Zach are back to revel in the pleasant surprise that was the Packers' overtime win over Mike McCarthy's Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Rudy Can't Fail
November 15, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the huge win in the McCarthy-Bowl, the ascension of Chirstian Watson, and just how big of a deal it is, Aaron Jones’ ascension to first in DVOA, and RYOE, and Rudy Ford’s ascension to “better than Darnell Savage.” They also give thumbs up to Aaron’s thumb, which is apparently healed enough to restore him to MVP form, even if he is swearing at his coach for his conservative, end-of-game play-calling. They also discuss the P...
For Cheddar or Wurst: Elementary, my dear Watson
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutesKris and Lindsay are thrilled to final be able to discuss another Packers victory! Christian Watson and Aaron Jones earn kudos while we once again ponder Amari Rodgers’ existence on this roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: Packers win their Super Bowl against Cowboys 31-28
November 14, 2022 04:27 - 52 minutesThe staff at APC has joked over the last few weeks that Mike McCarthy's return to Lambeau Field is the team's Super Bowl. In a surprising turn of events, the Packers actually beat the Cowboys in overtime and are still alive for an NFC wildcard spot (specifically the seventh seed.) Tex Western and Justis Mosqueda talk through the game and what this means for the rest of the season on this week's The Repack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - From Hopium to Copium
November 09, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tyler go over just how bad the loss to the Lions really was, between scoring 9 points, to gaining 236 yards on drives that resulted in no points, to not using Aaron Jones enough, to getting him hurt. They also go over the many, many injuries, player comments on turf fields, the prognosis for Rashan Gary, and just who might play receiver going forward. They also make a strong case for this game as Aaron’s worst of the season. They also stick...
For Cheddar or Wurst: the Packers are bad and we’re not Lion
November 08, 2022 19:45 - 46 minutesAfter yet another loss that sucked the words right out of our brains, Kris and Lindsay try and pull themselves together by looking at the bad and some small rays of light from the Green Bay Packers’ 15-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: The 2022 Packers are dead, long live the 2022 Packers!
November 07, 2022 06:13 - 51 minutesThe Green Bay Packers are officially 3-6, giving them virtually no chance to make the playoffs this season. Let's take a look at the recent Packers-Lions game, how they got here and what this means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intercepted: Recapping the trade deadline and previewing Packers-Lions
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourAPC's Justis Mosqueda and Rcon open up this week's Intercepted by talking about the trade deadline and why the Packers' best option was to stand pat with the cost that Chase Claypool, Brandin Cooks and Jerry Jeudy were going to fetch to move. Then they go into how size is a limiting factor for the Packers, if LaFleur will stick around when Rodgers retires and eventually preview the upcoming Packers-Lions game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UnPack Pod: Positive takeaways from the loss to the Bills
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutesSick of harping on what's not working for the Packers, Zach, Nick, and Alex try to glean the positive notes from a loss to the Bills that could have been so much worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reporting as Eligible - Know When to Run
November 02, 2022 10:30 - 1 hourOn this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the eventful NFL trade deadline, and the complete lack of any action from the pack, the Hockenson deal, the Claypool deal, the issues with Claypool, the issues with being sellers, buyers, and whatever it is they just did. They then move on to the Buffalo game, and whether there is any reason for optimism from a frisky performance, or if the same old issues are still too much to overcome given injuries, age, and Joe Barry....
For Cheddar or Wurst: Packers buffaloed by Bills after rough first half
November 01, 2022 23:55 - 36 minutesAre moral victories a thing? Kris and Lindsay break down a not-as-bad-as-expected loss and look at the signs the Packers might actually be turning things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Repack: Packers drop their fourth straight loss vs the Bills
October 31, 2022 06:45 - 59 minutesAcme Packing Company's Justis Mosqueda and Evan "Tex" Western breakdown the Green Bay Packers' 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Offensively, the team struggled through the air but their injuries at receiver should be mentioned. Defensively, big momentum plays cost them early and often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices