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Zenzola - Not a great way to start 2020

January 02, 2020 12:30 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Radio Joe Zenzola joins Bill live from Pasadena the day after the Badgers fell to the Ducks in the Rose Bowl, recapping a wild and heartbreaking game. What did Chris Orr and Jonathan Taylor have to say after the game? What do the Badgers players think of Jonathan Taylor's leadership? Does he think Jonathan Taylor will be back?

HR1 - Badgers choke the Rose Bowl

January 02, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 1. Bill is back for his first show of the new year, breaking down a heartbreaking loss for the Badgers in the Rose Bowl. He looks ahead to the future of the program and Jonathan Taylor, and asks you did the Badgers lose the Rose Bowl or did Oregon win?

Pasadena Post Game Podcast

January 01, 2020 23:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Radio Joe Zenzola looks back at the Badgers falling in the Rose Bowl 28-27. Where did everything go wrong? Did UW choke? So what's next for the football program? Joe also shares his experiences covering his first ever Rose Bowl. Plus, Ben Worgull of Rivals.com joins Joe on the podcast! 

Radio Joe LIVE from Pasadena

January 01, 2020 14:15 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Radio Joe Zenzola joined Ryan Horvat live from Pasadena to give us one last preview of the Rose Bowl between the Badgers and the Ducks. Will this be Jonathan Taylor's last game for the Badgers? Can Jack Coan out play the Ducks' defense? What is his final prediction for the game?

HR4 - Which QB's would you take over Rodgers?

January 01, 2020 14:15 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hour 4. Ryan Horvat and Evan Heffelfinger wrap up the show with some more Packers talk, trying to decide which QB's in the playoffs they'd want over Aaron Rodgers. Plus, we're joined by Radio Joe Zenzola live from Pasadena for one last Rose Bowl preview. Who would you take at QB over Aaron Rodgers?

Nehm- Middleton is key to playoff success

January 01, 2020 13:15 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Eric Nehm, our Milwaukee Basketball Insider, joined Ryan Horvat to give us the lowdown on where the Bucks stand 35 games into the season. How is Eric Bledsoe's injury healing? Do the Bucks need to make a move at the trade deadline, and if so who do they trade? Are the Bucks still the team to beat in the East?

Camp- Trubisky is a great backup QB

January 01, 2020 13:15 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Rick Camp of 670 The Score in Chicago joined Ryan Horvat to talk about the Bears lackluster season and a little bit of NBA basketball. What does he think of the job Matt Nagy did this season? What's the future for Mitch Trubisky? How dissapointing have the Bulls been this season?

HR3 - Who should the Packers draft?

January 01, 2020 13:15 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Hour 3. Ryan Horvat and Evan Heffelfinger are in for Bill, keeping you entertained on this New Years Day. We'll talk some Packers, give you some betting advice on the Bowl games today, and talk with Rick Camp of 670 The Score in Chicago, and our Milwaukee Basketball Insider Eric Nehm. Who should the Packers be looking at in the draft come April?

HR2- Should the Packers draft a QB?

January 01, 2020 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 2. Ryan Horvat and Evan Heffelfinger are in for Bill on New Years Day, getting you ready for the Badgers and Ducks in the Rose Bowl, and looking ahead to the Packers offseason. Should the Packers draft a QB this offseason? Who should the Packers cut and keep?

HR1 - Happy New Years!

January 01, 2020 11:15 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hour 1. Bill has the day off, so producers Ryan Horvat and Evan Heffelfinger from the flagship 105.7FM the Fan in Milwaukee are guiding through the show. We'll talk some Badgers, as they get ready to play in the Rose Bowl later today, and some Packers, looking ahead to next year's draft. What does a Rose Bowl win/loss mean to you?

Kocorowski - Badgers need to win in the trenches

December 31, 2019 14:15 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Beat writer for AllBadgers.com,  Jake Kocorowski joins Bill to preview the Rose Bowl between the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks.  What will the ending of this game determine for Wisconsin's program?  Plus, how can the Badgers overcome the Ducks defense?

HR4 - Wrap up our Badgers preview

December 31, 2019 14:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up his Rose Bowl preview between the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks.  Jake Kocorowski, beat writer for AllBadgers.com and Anthony Herron of the PAC 12 Network and 670 The Score join Bill to give their thoughts on tomorrow's matchup.

Herron - Coan's mobility will be a key factor

December 31, 2019 14:15 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

Anthony Herron of the PAC 12 Network and 670 The Score joins Bill to give a national perspective of the Rose Bowl matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks.  Is the PAC 12 still a formidable conference? Which player on the Ducks defense will he be keeping his eye on throughout the game? Plus, how will Jonathan Taylor and Jack Coan fare against the Ducks defense?

HR3 - Can the Packers make it past the divisional round?

December 31, 2019 13:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. Bill continues to preview who the Packers could face in the divisional round of the playoffs.  What are the odds of them possibly making it to the NFC Championship and beyond? Plus, Lily Zhao of WFRV-TV in Green Bay joins Bill to discuss everything surrounding the Packers.

Zhao - Jones and Williams can be featured weapons

December 31, 2019 13:15 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MB

Lily Zhao of WFRV-TV in Green Bay joins Bill to discuss the Packers playoff odds.  How concerned is she about Rodgers' most recent performance? Can Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams carry the team as featured weapons?  Plus, how will the Packers home field advantage help the defense?

HR2 - Rose Bowl preview

December 31, 2019 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 2. Bill begins his preview for the Rose Bowl between the Badgers and Oregon Ducks.  Plus, the voice of the Oregon Ducks, Jerry Allen  joins Bill to give his perspective on the Rose Bowl.

Allen - Taylor will be the biggest challenge Oregon has faced

December 31, 2019 12:30 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MB

The voice of the Oregon Ducks, Jerry Allen joins Bill to preview the Badgers Rose Bowl matchup.  How will Jonathan Taylor fare against the Ducks defense? Who's the biggest threat on the Badgers defense? Plus, can the Ducks secondary create problems for Jack Coan?

HR1 - How will the Packers fare in the playoffs?

December 31, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill previews the Packers playoff odds. How far will they go?  Who will they face?  Plus, we recap our conversation with Nick Collins from last week on The Lodge Kohler Kickoff.

Imig (HR4) - Rodgers' play is either boom or bust

December 30, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Green and Gold Analyst Paul Imig joins the Bill Michaels Show to recap yesterday's Packers win against the Lions.  Do we need to accept the fact that Rodgers is either a boom or bust play at this point in his career?  Plus, can the Packers squeeze out any more luck at Lambeau Field for the playoffs?

Clemens (HR4) - Rodgers' arm strength is there, accuracy is off

December 30, 2019 14:45 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Our embedded Green and Gold Insider Mike Clemens joined Bill to recap yesterday's Packers win against the Lions.  Can we pinpoint what the exact reasons are for Rodgers' most recent performances?  How much does having leaders like Za'darius and Preston Smith help this team overcome adversity?  How close is Blake Martinez to getting fully healthy?  Plus, how do the Packers stack up against the other top NFC teams?

HR3 - Can Aaron Rodgers be Aaron Rodgers again?

December 30, 2019 14:30 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Hour 3.  Bill wraps up his recap of yesterday's Packers win against the Lions.  What are the main factors for Rodgers' most recent performances?  Plus, Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press Gazette & packersnews.com joins us to give his thoughts on yesterday's win.

Baranczyk - Rodgers isn't the problem, WR's can't get it done

December 30, 2019 14:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette joins Bill to break down yesterday's Packers win against the Lions.  Does Rodgers need more weapons around him to be more consistent?  Plus, what can the Packers work on heading into the bye week? 

HR2 - How worried should we be about Rodgers' accuracy?

December 30, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues to recap yesterday's Packers win against the Lions.  How worried should we be about Rodgers' performance? Plus, we continue to take your calls.

HR1 - What's your biggest takeaway from the Packers comeback win?

December 30, 2019 11:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill recaps the Packers comeback victory against the Lions. What was your biggest takeaway from the Packers' performance? Plus, we'll hear Rodgers' postgame comments following the victory.

Green and Gold Postgame Show: Packers complete the comeback against Lions

December 29, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

Bill Michaels and Gary Ellerson break down the Packers 23-20 win over the Lions.  Hear from Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur, Mike Clemens.  Plus, we take your calls as well.

Lodge Kohler Kickoff: Nick Collins

December 27, 2019 20:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Former Packers Safety and Super Bowl Champion Nick Collins joins Bill Michaels on the Lodge Kohler Kickoff Show.

Clemens (HR4): There's no replacing an elite QB

December 27, 2019 15:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Our embedded Green and Gold Insider Mike Clemens joined Bill to preview Packers and Lions and give us a peek inisde both locker rooms ahead of the matchup. What did Mason Crosby say was the biggest difference between this year and last? What did Lions head coach Matt Patricia have to say about the importance of Sunday's game? What did Aaron Rodgers have to say about the offseason roster moves? What is Mike's prediction for this game?

Imig: There is no explainable reason for a Green Bay loss on Sunday

December 27, 2019 13:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Green and Gold Analyst Paul Imig joins the Bill Michaels Show to preview Packers @ Lions. He thinks that there is absolutely no reason the Packers should lose this Week 17 matchup.

Hour 3- What are the biggest keys to a Packers win on Sunday?

December 27, 2019 13:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

The Green Bay Packers take on the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday, but earlier this season it took a walkoff field goal by Mason Crosby to beat the Lions in Lambeau. Now they are at Ford Field in Detroit. Bill asks you: What are your keys to a victory in the game on Sunday?

Hour 2- How much should the starters play for the Packers?

December 27, 2019 13:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Plenty of other teams in the NFL have solidified their positions in the playoffs, but the Packers are still fighting for that coveted No. 1 seed. Will it be worth it? Bill asks how much the starters should play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. 

Baranczyk: The Packers defense is good enough to carry them to a SB

December 27, 2019 13:15 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

Bill Michaels is joined by Eric Baranczyk from the Green Bay Press Gazette! The two discuss the Packers odds for the No.1 seed and how the philosophy has changed as a whole.

Hour 1- Is Antonio Brown worth a flier for competing teams in the NFL?

December 27, 2019 11:45 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Antonio Brown has reportedly worked out with the New Orleans Saints. Bill asks if he would be worth a flier for any competing teams in the NFL with all of his off the field issues.

Pasadena Preview: Setting you up for the Rose Bowl

December 27, 2019 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Radio Joe Zenzola is on his way to Pasadena, CA for the 2020 Rose Bowl between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Oregon Ducks! Joe recaps the season, talks his favorite player matchups, and gets you set for the Grandaddy of Them All!

Huddle: Packers should rest Z Smith before A Rodgers

December 26, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

Bill Michaels and Ryan Horvat are at Angry Brothers Pub to discuss all the latest with the Packers and the rest of the NFL.  They also make their picks for every game on the schedule as well. 

HR4 - Was Rashan Gary a mistake pick?

December 26, 2019 14:15 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up the show talking about the Packers recent drafts, and some successes and failures out of them. Plus, we'll hear from Matt LaFleur, and the voice of the Detroit Lions Dan Miller. Was the Rashan Gary draft pick a mistake?

HR3 - How much do you value the Rose Bowl?

December 26, 2019 13:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 3. Bill talks all things Wisconsin sports this hour, getting you ready for the Badgers and the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl. We'll talk with Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com about the game, and Milwaukee Basketball Insider Eric Nehm about the Bucks Christmas Day debacle. How much do you value the Rose Bowl?

Nehm: Bucks are still the best in the NBA

December 26, 2019 13:15 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

Eric Nehm, our Milwaukee Basketball Insider, joins the show to break down the Bucks Christmas Day Debacle. What went wrong for the Bucks? Is this team still an elite team after a loss like that? Who is the legitimate threat to the Bucks in the east? 

Fiutak: Oregon needs to play Wisconsin Football

December 26, 2019 13:15 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootballNews.com joins Bill to preview the Rose Bowl between Wisconsin and Oregon. Was there any chance for the Badgers to make the College Football Playoffs? How will Oregon fare offensively against a tough Badgers defense? How balanced is the Final Four? Who does he see going #1 overall?

HR2 - Where would this team be w/o the Smiths?

December 26, 2019 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues to get you ready for Packers and Lions coming up on Sunday afternoon. We'll talk to our Green and Gold Analyst Paul Imig to preview the game and the playoffs, and we ask you: Where would this Packers team be without Za'Darius and Preston Smith?

Imig: Top of NFC is wide open

December 26, 2019 12:15 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

Paul Imig, our Green and Gold Analyst, joined Bill to give us his thoughts on this Sunday’s matchup. How much should the starters play? What are his thoughts on the NFC Playoff picture? What has led to the Packers turnaround this season?

Miller: Lions a tremendous disappointment

December 26, 2019 11:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Dan Miller, the Voice of the Detroit Lions, joined Bill to give us the lowdown on the Lions heading into a crucial week 17 matchup for the Packers. What is the mentality for the 3-11-1 Lions coming into this game? How important is it to bring back Matt Patricia and his coaching staff for another year? What was the turning point for this Lions team? What are his thoughts on the NFC Playoff picture?

HR1 - Recapping Christmas!

December 26, 2019 11:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hour 1. Bill and Radio Joe are live getting you ready for Packers and Lions coming up on Sunday afternoon. We'll recap our Christmasses, and talk to the voice of the Detroit Lions Dan Miller about the game Sunday. How much should the starters play Sunday?

HR4 - Is Rodgers still elite?

December 24, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up the show with another rendition of Buy or Sell with Radio Joe, and is joined by our embedded Green and Gold Insider Mike Clemens to recap Packers and Vikings. Buy or Sell: Without the Smith Brothers, this Packers team would be 8-8 or worse.

Clemens – Keeping King on field is big

December 24, 2019 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Our embedded Green and Gold reporter Mike Clemens gives us a look inside the locker room following the Packers and Vikings game last night. What did Aaron Rodgers have to say after the slow offensive start? What did Vikings coach Mike Zimmer have to say following the loss? Did this win mean more for some players than others? What did the Smith brothers have to say after their massive performances?

Baranczyk- Unsung hero was the offensive line

December 24, 2019 13:15 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette joins Bill to break down Packers and Vikings from Monday Night. Just how dominating was the defense? Who are the unsung heroes for the offense? For the defense? Was this one of the best special teams games of the season? How far can this team go in the playoffs?

HR3 - More of your reaction to Packers/Vikings

December 24, 2019 13:15 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Hour 3. We're taking more of your calls following an NFC North clinching victory for the Packers on Monday Night Football, getting your reaction as we head into week 17. Plus, we'll hear from Head Coach Matt LaFleur, and talk to Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette after the win.

HR2 - What's your biggest takeaway from the win?

December 24, 2019 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues to break down a huge 23-10 win for the Packers over the Vikings to win the NFC North. Bill takes your calls and asks you what your biggest takeaway was from the 23-10 win.

HR1 - Packers are NFC North Champs!

December 24, 2019 11:15 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

Hour 1. Bill is live on Christmas Eve, breaking down a 23-10 Packers win over the Vikings to win the NFC North. Plus, we'll hear from Aaron Rodgers following the victory. What was your biggest takeaway from the Packers' NFC North-clinching win?

Green and Gold Postgame Show: Packers beat the Vikings

December 24, 2019 00:15 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

The Packers beat the Vikings 23-10 and clinch the NFC North Title.  Bill Michaels and Gary Ellerson break the game down and take your calls. 

Clemens (HR4) – More snaps on offense is key

December 23, 2019 14:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Mike Clemens, our Green and Gold Insider, joins the show to give us a look inside both locker rooms ahead of Packers/Vikings tonight. What did Vikings coach Mike Zimmer have to say about a rookie Coach in LaFleur and veteran QB in Aaron Rodgers? What did Matt LaFleur have to say ahead of the big matchup tonight? What did Aaron Rodgers have to say about the matchup?

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