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Bill Michaels Sports

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A Special Announcement...

January 08, 2021 14:15 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MB

All good things must come to an end. Starting on Monday, The Bill Michaels Show will be replaced with The Big Show, starring former Packers LeRoy Butler and Gary Ellerson, Steve "Sparky" Fifer, and produced by familiar face Radio Joe Zenzola, and Daniel Plocher. Listen to this clip for the full announcement. 

Clemens (HR4) – Not often you get a guy like Snacks

January 08, 2021 14:15 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Mike Clemens, our Green and Gold Insider, joins the show to talk Packers playoff bye week, give us a look inside the locker room, and more. What did Matt LaFleur have to say about there being fans in the stands for the playoffs at Lambeau? What did Aaron Rodgers have to say about the Packers red zone offense, and his chemistry with Robert Tonyan? How did Damon Harrison get the nickname “Snacks”? What did new TE Dominique Dafney have to say about how he learned he was a Green Bay Packer?

HR3 - Baseball vs the Pandemic

January 08, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. Tim continues the show by taking a look at the lack of information coming out from the MLB on the upcoming season, and why baseball isn't getting much media attention. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. 

Baranczyk – Rodgers is gonna tear you up

January 08, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Eric Baranczyk, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to talk Packers, Super Wild Card weekend, and more. What did he see from Aaron Rodgers this season compared to past seasons? What has he seen in the progression of Rodgers and LaFleur’s relationship? How do you beat Aaron Rodgers?

HR2 - The NFL All-Pro teams are out... and the Packers have some snubs...

January 08, 2021 12:45 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Hour 2. Tim Allen continues the show with the breaking news of the NFL All Pro teams being announced, and while the Packers lead the league in All Pro nominations, there was at least one notable snub. Plus, we'll talk some NFL betting for Super Wild Card weekend coming up with Chris Raybon of The Action Network. 

Holden – Light at the end of the tunnel

January 08, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Kevin Holden, Sports Director for CBS 58 in Milwaukee, joins the show to talk Brewers, Packers, and more. What has he been up to at the start of his 2021? What is the Packers best and worst matchup in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs? Can the Bucs pass rush prove to be too much for the Packers offensive line again? How important will the loss of David Bakhtiari be? What does he make of the Packers allowing fans in the stands for the playoffs?

HR4 - Nathaniel Hackett interviewed with the Falcons for HC?

January 07, 2021 14:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 4. Tim Allen continues the conversation from the last hour on how much he'd bet on the Packers to win the Super Bowl, and we get more of your reaction on the topic. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. 

Wood – Packers are the juggernaut

January 07, 2021 14:15 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Ryan Wood, Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to preview super wild card weekend, talk Packers and more. What does he make of Aaron Rodgers MVP season? Does he think that Rodgers knows the writing is on the wall? What does he think of the job Mike Pettine has done the last half of the season? Can the Packers defense stand up against a tough Tampa Bay offense?

HR3 - How much are you willing to bet on the Packers winning the Super Bowl?

January 07, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 3. Tim Allen and Radio Joe continue the show by taking a look at the Packers, and how much money they would be willing to put down on the Packers winning the Super Bowl this year. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with AJ Hawk, former Packers linebacker and Super Bowl winner. How much are you willing to bet on the Packers winning the Super Bowl?

Hawk – Hard to imagine Green Bay without Aaron

January 07, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

AJ Hawk, Former Green Bay Packers Linebacker and Super Bowl Champion, joins the show to talk 2010 Super Bowl, his relationship with Aaron Rodgers and more. Where is his confidence level in the Packers ability to make a Super Bowl run? How important is the NFC playoffs running through Lambeau to Aaron Rodgers? Does Aaron ever cut loose or is he always on all the time? What could happen when they ultimately make the transition from Rodgers to Jordan Love? How does he see the NFC super wild car...

HR2 - How does the Packers defense stack up against the NFC?

January 07, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. Tim Allen continues the show by taking a look at the Packers defense, and where it stacks up against the rest of the NFC playoff teams. Plus, we deliver some breaking Brewers news, Packers news, and more in an action packed hour! How does the Packers defense stack up against the NFC?

Wilcots – Rodgers, Adams, and the trio at RB

January 07, 2021 11:15 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Solomon Wilcots, Pro Football Focus Analyst/Sirius XM NFL Radio host, joins the show to talk NFL playoffs, Packers and more. Is he a fan of the expanded NFL Playoff format? What does he make of the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen? What does he make of the Saints playoff chances? What has he seen from Aaron Rodgers and the Packers this season? Is Mahomes vs Rodgers the Super Bowl matchup everyone should want?

HR1 - News and Notes with Tim Allen

January 07, 2021 11:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill is out today, so Tim Allen is in, delivering his infamous News and Notes to kick off the show... with a special guest. Plus, we'll talk some NFL playoffs with Solomon Wilcots of Pro Football Focus/Sirius XM. 

HR4 - Could we see an upset in the NFC playoffs this weekend?

January 06, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 4. Radio Joe wraps up the show with another rendition of Buy or Sell with producer Evan Heffelfinger. Plus, we'll replay our interview with Mike DeCourcy of Big Ten Network/Fox Sports from earlier in the show. 

Coshun – Like the makeup of this team more than last year

January 06, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Craig Coshun, Fox Sports Wisconsin Studio Host, joins the show to talk Brewers, Bucks and more. What are some things he would like to see Giannis continue to improve on? What has he seen from Jrue Holiday so far this season? What does he make of an improved Donte DiVincenzo? What do the Bucks still need to reach their full potential? How has he been watching the baseball offseason, and is he surprised the Brewers haven’t made a move? Is the pitching staff the strength of this Brewers team?

HR3 - Do you think Mike Pettine has done enough to hold on to the DC job?

January 06, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 3. Radio Joe circles back to the topic from the first hour of the show, asking where you stand with Mike Pettine now. Plus, we'll talk some Brewers and Bucks with Fox Sports Wisconsin Studio Host Craig Coshun. 

Tucker – Packers will be favored but matchup w/ Bucs is no joke

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Ross Tucker, Radio.com Sports NFL Insider, joins the show to talk Packers, Aaron Rodgers and more. Is it safe to say that Aaron Rodgers is the 2020 NFL MVP? Are we experiencing a changing of the guard at QB? Does he think that Matthew Stafford needs a change of scenery? Which open HC vacancy does he see as the best opportunity? He’s calling the Colts/Bills game this weekend, is that the game of the weekend? What does the Browns losing their HC and a few players to COVID-19 do to their chance...

Silverstein – Can the Packers stop Bucs pass rush?

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/PackersNews.com, joins the show to recap Packers regular season, talk Aaron Rodgers and more. Does he think LeRoy Butler will finally get in the Hall of Fame this year? What has been the reason LeRoy has been kept out for so long? What does he make of the 2020 Packers and their chances in the playoffs? How much stock can be taken from the Packers/Bucs Week 6 matchup?

HR2 - LeRoy Butler is an NFL Hall of Fame Finalist!

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. Radio Joe continues the show with a couple of great interviews, talking Packers and LeRoy Butler with Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and some Packers with our Radio.com Sports NFL Insider Ross Tucker. Plus, we'll hear from Aaron Rodgers on the Pat McAfee Show from yesterday. 

HR1 - Where do you stand with Mike Pettine now?

January 06, 2021 11:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 1. Bill is out, so Radio Joe is filling in, breaking down whether or not he thinks Mike Pettine is the man for the DC job moving forward for the Packers. Plus, we'll talk some Big Ten basketball with Mike DeCourcy, Fox Sports and Big Ten Network College Basketball Analyst. Where do you stand with Mike Pettine now? 

DeCourcy – Not sure what to criticize about Gard

January 06, 2021 11:15 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Mike DeCourcy, Fox Sports and Big Ten Network College Basketball Analyst, joins the show to talk Badgers basketball, the Big Ten and more. What does he make of the highly competitive Big Ten so far this season? Where does he have the Badgers slotted in this strong Big Ten? How much will the Badgers depth help them this season? What does he think of Greg Gard as head coach of the Badgers?

Driver – Aaron is out there having fun, that’s the Aaron I know

January 05, 2021 14:15 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Donald Driver, 4x Pro Bowl WR and Super Bowl Champion for the Green Bay Packers, joins the show to talk about the 2010 Super Bowl winning Packers team, his time with Aaron Rodgers, and more. How did he know that there was something special in the 2010 season? How hard is it to overcome injuries to key players during a playoff run? What would his message be for the guys in the locker room this season looking towards the Super Bowl? Where does Davante Adams rank among the greatest Packers rece...

HR4 - A look back at the 2010 SB winning Packers with Donald Driver!

January 05, 2021 14:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up the show with a great conversation with Packers legendary WR Donald Driver, about the anniversary of the 2010 Packers, and this season's Packers squad. Plus, we'll hear from Packers WR Davante Adams. 

HR3 - Your thoughts on a Super Bowl or bust Packers season?

January 05, 2021 13:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. Bill continues the show by circling back to the question from earlier, on whether or not this season is Super Bowl or bust for the Packers, and we take more of your reaction. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. 

Wood – As complete of a team as it’s been in many years

January 05, 2021 13:15 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Ryan Wood, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to talk Packers/Bears, NFL Playoffs and more. How have the digs been for the media at Lambeau? How big of a blow is the loss of David Bakhtiari? What has he thought of the job Elgton Jenkins has done? What can we expect from the defense in the playoffs?

HR2 - It's a football frenzy!

January 05, 2021 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues the show by taking a look around all the action in the NFL Week 17 in this week's Football Frenzy. Plus, we'll hear from Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. 

Allen – Payroll in the $50’s (millions) wouldn’t surprise me

January 05, 2021 11:15 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Tim Allen, Host of the Baseball Post Game Show on 1250 AM The FAN in Milwaukee, joins the show to talk Brewers offseason so far, some moves to be made, and more. Is he surprised the Brewers haven’t made any big moves yet? What does the trade of Yu Darvish mean for the Cubs and the Brewers? Where does he think the Brewers rotation ranks in the NL Central? Do the Brewers need to add help at the corners?

HR1 - Is it Super Bowl or bust for the Packers?

January 05, 2021 11:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill kicks off the show by taking a look at whether or not this season is Super Bowl or bust for the Packers, and we get your reaction to the question as well. Plus, we'll talk some Brewers baseball with Tim Allen, Host of the Baseball Post Game Show on 1250 AM The FAN in Milwaukee. Is it Super Bowl or bust for the Packers?

Clemens (HR4) – Why you want the bye

January 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Mike Clemens, our Green and Gold Insider, joins the show to talk Packers/Bears, give us a look inside the Packers locker room and more. What did Matt LaFleur have to say about Marquez Valdez-Scantling? What did DC Mike Pettine say about the job Snacks Harrison did in his first game with the Packers? What did Aaron Rodgers have to say about learning his lesson in the 2011 postseason? What did Aaron Rodgers have to say about Davante Adams’ record setting season this year?

HR3 - What did you take away from Packers/Bears?

January 04, 2021 13:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 3. Bill continues the show by breaking down Packers/Bears some more, and takes a look back at the season that was for the Packers. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. What did you take away from Packers/Bears?

Baranczyk – King will be a rich man

January 04, 2021 13:15 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Eric Baranczyk, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to recap Packers/Bears, talk NFL Playoffs and more. How big of a loss is David Bakhtiari? What did he make of the Packers offense on Sunday? Who are some of the players the Packers need to rely on in the playoffs? What does he make of Kevin King and Jaire Alexander?

HR2 - Did yesterday's performance give you more confidence in the Packers?

January 04, 2021 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues the show by taking a look at the Packers dominant performance yesterday and whether or not it gives him more confidence moving forward. Plus, we'll take more of your calls and hear from Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Did yesterday's performance give you more confidence in the Packers?

HR1 - What was your biggest takeaway from the Packers win yesterday?

January 04, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 1. Bill kicks off the new year by breaking down the Packers win over the Bears on Sunday, and takes your calls following the win. Plus, we'll hear from Packers HC Matt LaFleur following the win yesterday.

01/03/21: Green and Gold Postgame Show

January 03, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

01/03/21: Green and Gold Post Game Show - Bill Michaels and former Packers' running back Gary Ellerson break down the Packers' 35-16 win over the Chicago Bears.

HR4 - A look around the NFL Playoff scenarios

December 31, 2020 14:15 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up 2020 by taking a look at the remaining NFL playoff scenarios, and what they mean for the Packers. Plus, we'll hear from Packers HC Matt LaFleur, and replay our great interview with David Haugh from 670 The Score in Chicago from earlier in the show. 

HR3 - What will Snacks Harrison bring to the Packers defensively?

December 31, 2020 13:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. Bill reacts to the Packers claiming DT Damon "Snacks" Harrison off waivers, and what he could bring to the Packers defense as we get ready for the playoffs. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. What will Snacks Harrison bring to the Packers defensively?

Baranczyk – Packers need to tighten up punt game

December 31, 2020 13:15 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Eric Baranczyk, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to preview Packers/Bears, talk Packers defense, and more. Is he worried about the Packers offense being able to battle back if they fall behind early? What does he make of the Packers three headed monster at RB? How big could special teams play in Sunday’s game with the Bears, and moving forwards?

HR2 - Bucks fall to Heat after record setting performance

December 31, 2020 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues the show by taking a look at the Bucks games this week, a blowout win over the Heat, followed up last night by a double digit loss to the same Heat team. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, and talk NFL betting with Chris Raybon of the Action Network. 

Wood – A lot of lightning and thunder there

December 31, 2020 12:15 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Ryan Wood, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to preview Packers/Bears, talk MVP race, and more. Is he scared of the Bears at all? How will the Packers spread the carries around with three great running backs? How enticing is a duo of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon moving forward, despite cap issues? Is the defense starting to come together at the right time? Who are some teams in the NFC that could come into Lambeau and beat the Packers?

Haugh – Green Bay is going to be big challenge for Bears

December 31, 2020 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

David Haugh, Co-Host of “Mully and Haugh” on 670 The Score in Chicago, joins the show to give us the lowdown on the Bears ahead of Packers/Bears Sunday. What is his confidence level in the Bears on Sunday? How has the defense this year compared to last year? What has he seen from Mitch Trubisky in his last few starts? Is there the thought that it could all be fools gold as the Bears make a playoff push? What is the atmosphere in Chicago right now surrounding the team?

Bill Michaels Huddle WK17 w/ Dan Kasper & Grant Bilse

December 30, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Week 17 in the NFL is here and so is the Bill Michaels Huddle presented by Bud Light Seltzer.  Dan Kasper from "The Dan Kasper Show" & Grant Bilse of WKTY, our affiliate in La Crosse, join Bill to preview Packers / Bears, "Snacks" Harrison & make their week 17 picks.

HR4 - An update on... the Duke's Mayo Bowl?

December 30, 2020 14:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 4. Radio Joe wraps up the show by playing some clips of Packers LT David Bakhtiari on the Big Show, from our flagship 1250 AM The Fan in Milwaukee. Plus, we'll update you on how the Badgers are doing in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, and replay our great interview with Bucks GM Jon Horst from earlier in the show. 

Palazzolo – Defense doesn’t necessarily win playoff games

December 30, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MB

Steve Palazzolo, Senior Analyst for Pro Football Focus, joins the show to talk Packers, Aaron Rodgers and more. Does he think Aaron Rodgers is a lock for the MVP? How does he rank Davante Adams as a receiver in the NFL? How has the defense graded out this season? Who are some teams that would match up well with the Packers? Can the Bears pose a threat to the Packers at all? Could the Packers overthrow the Chiefs?

HR3 - Is it Super Bowl or bust for the Packers?

December 30, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 3. Radio Joe continues the show with a round of Buy or Sell with producer Evan Heffelfinger, covering all things Wisconsin sports. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus, and Joe asks you whether or not it is Super Bowl or bust for the Packers this year. 

Horst – Continue to knock on the door

December 30, 2020 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Jon Horst, Milwaukee Bucks General Manager, joins the show to talk Bucks offseason, the early start to the season, and more. What does he make of the Bucks setting a couple NBA records last night in Miami? What has he seen from Jrue Holiday through four games? Was he ever worried that Giannis may not sign the supermax extension? What is the hardest part of negotiating contracts with players? What’s the next step for the Bucks? How much does he pay attention to social media or what others are...

HR2 - Bucks GM Jon Horst joins the show!

December 30, 2020 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. Radio Joe continues the show with a couple of great interviews, with Bucks GM Jon Horst, and Frank Madden of the Locked On Bucks Podcast, talking some Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, we'll give you updates on the Badgers in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, and more. 

Madden – Just need to get there by the playoffs

December 30, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Frank Madden, of the Locked On Bucks Podcast, joins the show to talk Bucks record breaking night, the Giannis extension and more. What were his thoughts on the shenanigans NBA on TNT pulled last night during the game to miss Bucks and NBA history? Does he think the NBA and some of the media outlets have something against the Bucks? What are his thoughts on the Bucks offense this season with Giannis struggling to get things going, yet the team keeps scoring? Is he concerned with the Bucks def...

HR1 - It was a special night for the Bucks... and TNT ruined it

December 30, 2020 11:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill is off again, so Radio Joe is filling in, breaking down a historic night for the Milwaukee Bucks, that was not able to be seen by a lot of people after TNT pulled the plug on the game early. Plus, we'll talk some Bucks and more with Kevin Holden of CBS 58. 

Holden – Playing best football at the right time

December 30, 2020 11:45 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MB

Kevin Holden, Sports Director for CBS 58 in Milwaukee, joins the show to talk Bucks, Packers and more. What did he make of the Bucks record setting night last night? Has he seen anything like what NBA on TNT pulled last night? What has he seen from the Bucks so far through four games? What has he seen from the Packers the last couple weeks? What does he make of the Cubs shedding salary and rebuilding?

HR4 - Let's calm down Bucks fans...

December 29, 2020 14:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 4. Radio Joe wraps up the show with some Bucks chatter, breaking down why Bucks fans shouldn't be worried about the slow 1-2 start. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with our Radio.com Sports NFL Insider Brian Baldinger, and replay our great interview with Jim Polzin from earlier in the show. 

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