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Bill Michaels Sports

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Wood: Might as well limit the mileage on Jones

November 27, 2020 12:15 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com joins the show to preview Packers and Bears. Why isn't Aaron Jones getting his normal workload?  Should we be worried about Marquez Valdes-Scantling's injury?  Plus, how much should we make of the Packers giving Tavon Austin a workout?

HR1 - Biggest key to a Packers win

November 27, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 1. Bill begins to preview this weekend's matchup between the Packers and Bears.  What is your biggest key to a Packers win on Sunday night?  Plus, hear from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and what he had to say about LeRoy Butler's case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bill Michaels Huddle presented by Bud Light Setzer WK12

November 25, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Bill Michaels Huddle presented by Bud Light Seltzer Week 12- Kevin Holden and Drew Burgoyne of CBS 58 join Bill to preview Packers/Bears and make their week 12 picks.

HR3 - The most overrated Thanksgiving dish is...

November 25, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 3. With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, the debate about what the most overrated Thanksgiving dish must be brought up.  Burke Griffin, Sports Director for WFRV-TV CBS 5 in Green Bay, joins the show to give his thoughts on what the biggest flaws are surrounding the Packers defense, and more.  Plus, Badgers basketball returns tonight!  Bill and Joe Zenzola discuss what we should expect from this year's team.

HR2 - A Bakhtiari and Rodgers feud?

November 25, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hour 2.  Bill is joined by Peter King, NBC Sports NFL Analyst, to discuss the Packers playoff hopes and Sean Deveney, NBA writer for Forbes.com, to give his thoughts on how free agency has panned out for the Milwaukee Bucks.  Plus, David Bakhtiari joined the Wendy's Big Show to discuss what Aaron Rodgers said on the Pat Mcafee Show about their friendship.

Deveney: Bucks recovered well after Bogdanovic

November 25, 2020 12:15 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Sean Deveney, NBA writer for Forbes.com and Heavy.com, joined the Show to give his thoughts on how free agency has panned out for the Milwaukee Bucks. How much of an upgrade is Jrue Holiday compared to Eric Bledsoe?  What does he think happened with the Bogdanovic deal?  Does he believe Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee?  Plus, how does he see the rest of the Eastern Conference shaping up this season?

King: Packers will win the north, but...

November 25, 2020 12:15 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MB

Host of the "Peter King Podcast," author of his weekly column "Football Morning in America," and NBC Sports NFL Analyst, Peter King joined the show to discuss the Packers playoff hopes.  How much have the Packers improved from last year?  Which game on the Packers schedule does he have circled?  Which NFC contenders should Packers fans keep an eye on?  Plus, is home-field advantage vital to Green Bay's playoff run?

HR1 - Are you taking the Bears seriously?

November 25, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hour 1. Bill continues to prepare for Sunday's matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.  Are you taking the Bears seriously?  Also, a lot of college football news occurred in the past day.  Bill discusses what happened with the Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers game.  Plus, the first College Football Playoff rankings were released last night!

Lombardi - despite their problems, Packers are still a frontrunner with Rodgers

November 24, 2020 14:30 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MB

Former NFL GM and current Radio.com Sports NFL Insider, Michael Lombardi joined the Bill Michaels Show to give his thoughts on where the Packers rank among the other NFC contenders after Sunday's loss to the Colts.  What were his two biggest concerns about Sunday's loss?  Why do the Packers struggle so much defending the run?  Which NFC contenders could present matchup nightmares for Green Bay in the playoffs?  Plus, what should we keep an eye out for when it comes to Green Bay's next matchu...

HR4 - One NBA star signs a major extension

November 24, 2020 14:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 4. One NBA star has just signed a major contract extension which is going to help Giannis stay in Milwaukee...Plus, we'll continue our earlier topic about your hope for the Packers in the postseason. Will history repeat itself again? Radio.com Sports NFL insider and former GM Michael Lombardi stops by.

HR3 - Do the Bucks have a better roster?

November 24, 2020 13:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. The Bucks are on the verge of filling out their roster for the upcoming season. Is it better than last year’s team on paper? Jim Polzin looks back at Badgers vs Northwestern. We also have the Football Frenzy! MVS speaks out about the crucial OT drop and the ridiculous death threats he’s received…

Polzin: Can you really be critical of Mertz?

November 24, 2020 13:30 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal/Madison.com picks up the pieces as the Badgers football team heads into Axe Week vs the Gophers. What were the biggest issues that held the Badgers back in their loss to Northwestern? What was the turning pointt? With Covid-19 affecting their roster, is Minnesota going to be ready to play on Saturday?

Grote: Is Nagy on the hot seat?

November 24, 2020 12:15 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Mark Grote, Chicago Bears sideline reporter and 670 The Score insider, previews this matchup against the Packers. Should these players be familiar with the rich history of this rivalry? Who will start at QB? How good is this Bears defense? 

HR2 – Cut the Badgers some slack?

November 24, 2020 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. We’ll discuss the Badgers falling to Northwestern on Saturday. Plus, Matt LaFleur digests what he saw on tape after the loss to the Colts. Mark Grote previews Packers vs Bears. Meanwhile, Mike “Gallagher” McCarthy bonds with his team.

HR1 – Is history going to repeat itself?

November 24, 2020 11:45 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 1. The Packers continue to let us down. It’s been nearly a decade since they won their last Super Bowl. Do you feel another letdown is coming for the 2020 Packers in the playoffs? Plus, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette stops by. Meanwhile, Tom Brady struggles on Monday Night Football.

Wood: Packers do not have a complementary team

November 24, 2020 11:45 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com examines the Packers after the loss to the Colts. How much should Mike Pettine be at fault for the lackluster play of the defense? How important is it going to be for the defense to succeed against the Bears offense? How does he view the landscape of the NFC?

Clemens (HR4) - Fans are right to criticize LaFleur's offense being similar to McCarthy's

November 23, 2020 14:45 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

HR4. Mike Clemens, our Green and Gold Insider, joins the show to recap Packers and Colts.  What did Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur have to say about Marquez Valdes-Scantling?  What was LaFelur's reasoning for some of the calls late in game?  Why was Jonathan Taylor able to explode in the 2nd half of the game?  Plus, what did Darius Leonard have to say after the game about Rodgers calling Fred Warner the best linebacker in the league?

HR3 - More Packers frustrations

November 23, 2020 13:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 3. We continue to take your reaction after the loss to the Colts. Can anything get better on either side of the ball? Eric Baranczyk has his concerns after seeing it on film. Plus, the Badgers fall to Northwestern on Saturday. Bill touches on that depressing defeat.

Baranczyk: Zero creativity getting to QB

November 23, 2020 13:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Eric Baranczyk of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com weighs in on the Packers' loss to the Colts. How frustrated is he with the lack of pass rushing from the Packers defense? Is it a coaching problem or a personnel problem? Does he have issues with the Packers' run blocking?

HR2 - More frustrated w/ Packers offense or defense?

November 23, 2020 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. There are a lot of upset Packers fans today, and rightly so. Bill continues to analyze their defeat to the Colts. Do you find yourself being more frustrated with the offense or the defense? 

HR1 - Biggest takeaway from the OT loss?

November 23, 2020 11:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill breaks down yesterday's Packer loss to the Colts in OT. How frustrated are you with their performance on both sides of the football? 

11/22/20: Green and Gold Postgame Show

November 22, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

11/22/20: Green and Gold Post Game Show - Bill Michaels and former Packers' running back, Gary Ellerson break down the 34-31 OT loss to the Indianapolis Colts. 

HR4 - Badgers preview & Mike Clemens

November 20, 2020 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 4. Bill previews Saturday's matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Northwestern Wildcats.  Plus, Mike Clemens, our Green and Gold Insider, joins the show to preview Packers/Colts.  Can Mike Pettine fix his mistakes from last season to get the best of Philip Rivers this weekend?  Who has Frank Reich worked with in the past to propel the development of Jonathan Taylor?  Can MVS and other Packers wide receivers step up this weekend?  Plus, what movie is Nathaniel Hackett drawing ins...

Clemens - Pettine aims to get the best of Rivers this time

November 20, 2020 15:30 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Mike Clemens, our Green and Gold Insider, joins the show to preview Packers/Colts.  Can Mike Pettine fix his mistakes from last season to get the best of Philip Rivers this weekend?  Who has Frank Reich worked with in the past to propel the development of Jonathan Taylor?  Can MVS and other Packers wide receivers step up this weekend?  Plus, what movie is Nathaniel Hackett drawing inspiration from?

Baranczyk - There's no way Rodgers gets rattled by the Colts defense

November 20, 2020 15:15 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MB

Eric Baranczyk, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to preview Packers & Colts.  How nervous should Packers fans be about Aaron Rodgers facing the Colts' defense?  Does he think the Packers play better when they're in a dome?  Plus, which injuries could severely limit Green Bay?

HR3 - Packers, Colts preview continues

November 20, 2020 15:15 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MB

Hour 3. Bill continues to get ready for this weekend's matchup between the Packers and Colts.  Can the Packers change the national media's perception of them with a win against the Colts' defense?  Plus, Eric Baranczyk, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to preview Packers & Colts.

HR2 - Tampering is convoluted in the NBA

November 20, 2020 15:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hour 2. Bill recaps the latest news surrounding Bogdan Bogdanovic and the Milwaukee Bucks offseason.  Plus, Chris Raybon, Senior Editor for the Action Network, joins the show to discuss this weekend's slate of NFL games and which bets/props to keep an eye on.

Holden - Colts will be a litmus test for the Packers

November 20, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

Kevin Holden, Sports Director for CBS 58 in Milwaukee, joins the show to talk Packers, Bucks, and even a little Brewers talk.  What are his thoughts on the Bucks offseason so far?  How excited should Brewers fans be after David Stearns' promotion?  Plus, what's his prediction for Sunday between the Packers and Colts?

HR1 - Packers legit SB contenders if they beat Colts?

November 20, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill begins his preview of this weekend's matchup between the Packers and Colts.  Would the national media view the Packers as a legit Super Bowl contender with a win against the Colts?  Plus, Kevin Holden, Sports Director for CBS 58 in Milwaukee, joins the show to talk Packers, Bucks, and even a little Brewers talk.

Bill Michaels Huddle presented by Bud Light Setzer WK11

November 19, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Bill Michaels Huddle presented by Bud Light Seltzer Week 11- Andy Herman and Ross Uglem from PackerReport.com join Bill to preview Packers/Colts and make their week 11 picks.

HR3 - What will the return of Allen Lazard bring to the offense?

November 19, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. Bill continues the show with some more Packers chatter, breaking down what the return of Allen Lazard could mean for the offense. Plus, we'll hear from Aaron Rodgers, and talk some fantasy football with Kate Magdziuk of BallBlastFootball.com. What will the return of Allen Lazard bring to the offense? 

HR2 - Are you worried about the Colts defense?

November 19, 2020 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues the show by shifting his focus to the Packers, as they have a huge game coming up against the Colts on Sunday afternoon. Plus, we'll talk some Packers with Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Are you worried about the Colts defense?

Wood – Can the Packers stop the run?

November 19, 2020 12:15 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Ryan Wood, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to talk Packers/Colts, Aaron Rodgers and more. Would a win over the Colts be the team’s signature win of the season? How tough of a matchup could this be for the Packers? What are some matchups to watch for? What is the injury status on some guys like Allen Lazard and Jaire Alexander? Is MVS starting to become what they expected from him at receiver?

HR1 - Do you still expect to see Bogdan Bogdanovic in a Bucks uniform?

November 19, 2020 11:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill kicks off the show by recapping the Bucks draft, and the bigger news of the night - that the sign-and-trade for Bogdan Bogdanovic could be off for various reasons. We'll talk about the trade with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, and figure out what is next for the Bucks. Do you still expect to see Bogdan Bogdanovic in a Bucks uniform?

Nehm –Only way to get Bogdanovic is by trade

November 19, 2020 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Eric Nehm, Milwaukee Basketball Insider for The Athletic, joins the show to recap Bucks/Kings, the NBA Draft and more. So what happened in the Bogdanovic trade fiasco? Is it still possible for Bogdanovic to be a Buck next season? What’s next for the Bucks? Did anyone screw this move up, or was it the backlash of other teams?

HR4 - Megatron wanted to play with Aaron Rodgers???

November 18, 2020 14:15 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up the show by breaking down the news that former Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson wanted to play with Aaron Rodgers and vice versa, and what that could have meant for the Packers. Plus, we'll replay our great interview with Dan Dakich from earlier in the show. 

Gelb – Always a market for good players

November 18, 2020 13:15 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MB

Zach Gelb, Host of “The Zach Gelb Show” on CBS Sports Radio, joins the show to talk all things Wisconsin sports and more. What are his thoughts on the Bucks trades? Is there a team in the East better than the Bucks? How does he see the NFC shaking out? What are his thoughts on the Packers this season? Who are the teams to watch out for in the AFC? What does he expect to happen in the MLB offseason?

Gayle – Rodgers is right behind Patrick Mahomes

November 18, 2020 13:15 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

Austin Gayle, Associate Director of Content for Pro Football Focus, joins the show to talk Packers, David Bakhtiari and more. How would he rank the teams in the NFC? Where do the Packers stand in the NFC? Are the Rams legit? What are his thoughts on how Aaron Rodgers has played this season?

HR3 - How much will the NBA Draft be on your radar tonight?

November 18, 2020 13:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 3. Bill continues the show with two more great interviews, talking with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports national radio, and Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus. Plus, we'll preview the NBA Draft, and whether or not Bill will be watching it. How much will the NBA Draft be on your radar tonight? 

HR2 - Jonathan Taylor joins the program!

November 18, 2020 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues the show with two more phenomenal interviews, starting with former NBA Center Marcus Camby talking NBA draft, and then Colts RB and former Badgers star Jonathan Taylor joins the show to talk about his rookie season and the Badgers. 

Camby – League in better state if Giannis stays

November 18, 2020 12:15 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MB

Marcus Camby, Former NBA Center, joins the show to talk NBA Draft, his draft experience, and more. Can he imagine going through the draft process in a time like this? What are his thoughts on some of the players getting to play in the G League before getting drafted? Who is he looking at near the top of the draft? Can Boston compete with the roster they have now? What are his thoughts on the moves the Bucks have made in the last couple days? What does Giannis bring to the table that is seemi...

Taylor – Means a little extra playing against a Wisconsin team

November 18, 2020 12:15 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts Running Back/former Wisconsin Badger, joins the show to talk time with the Badgers, playing the Packers, and more. How has his time in the NFL been so far? What were the Colts expectations for him after getting drafted? What has it been like as a rookie getting to learn from a veteran like Phillip Rivers? What has he thought about his former Badgers squad led by Graham Mertz?

HR1 - Talking Colts/Packers, college hoops, Cubs and more!

November 18, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 1. Bill kicks off the show with two great interviews, as we talk the latest on the Cubs with Bruce Levine of 670 The Score in Chicago, and get the lowdown on the Colts and the college basketball season with Dan Dakich of 93.5FM/107.5FM in Indianapolis/College Basketball Analyst for ESPN. Plus, we'll talk a little Packers and Brewers. 

Levine – Not developing pitching has been the problem

November 18, 2020 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

Bruce Levine, 670 The Score Baseball Analyst, joins the show to talk Cubs, the resigning of Theo Epstein, and more. How shocking of a move was Theo stepping down? What has gone wrong for the Cubs since they won the World Series? Are the Cubs going to sell off and rebuild? How will COVID affect the CBA that is coming up pretty soon?

Dakich – Jonathan Taylor is going to be fine

November 18, 2020 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Dan Dakich, Host on 107.5 FM The Fan in Indianapolis/ESPN College Basketball Analyst, joins the show to talk Packers/Colts, preview some college hoops, and more. What has been the key to success for this Colts team? What has been the consensus on Phillip Rivers so far as QB? How has Jonathan Taylor been so far at RB? How has Frank Reich done as HC? Can Aaron Rodgers do well against this Colts defense, or could he struggle? What are his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament being held in just India...

Tucker – Likely Packer will be the #1 seed

November 17, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Ross Tucker, our Radio.com Sports NFL Insider, joins the show to recap Packers/Jaguars, David Bakhtiari’s new contract and more. What are his thoughts on the record-breaking contract David Bakhtiari signed with the Packers this weekend? What does he make of the timing of the move? Can the Packers finish with the #1 seed in the NFC? What is his power ranking of the teams in the NFC?

HR4 - More Bucks chatter!

November 17, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hour 4. Bill wraps up the show with a bit more Bucks chatter, breaking down the Bucks moves from last night. Plus, we'll talk some NFL with Ross Tucker, our Radio.com Sports NFL Insider.

Wood – Gutey and Russ Ball have a plan

November 17, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ryan Wood, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette/PackersNews.com, joins the show to talk Packers Jaguars, look ahead to next Sunday and more. What does he make of the extension David Bakhtiari received over the weekend? How will his deal affect the rest of the Packers moves next offseason? What did we learn about the Packers and the NFC this weekend? How wide open is the NFC?

Revsine – Wisconsin/Northwestern is an even series

November 17, 2020 12:15 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Dave Revsine, Lead Studio Host for Big Ten Network, joins the show to talk Badgers, Big Ten Football, and more. What are his thoughts on the first couple of Badgers football games? How have the Badgers been able to replace Jonathan Taylor and Quintez Cephus? What has Indiana done to get so much better this year? What has gone wrong for Penn State this season? Does Northwestern pose a threat to Wisconsin on Saturday?

HR2 - What's next for the Bucks?

November 17, 2020 12:15 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Hour 2. Bill continues the show with more Bucks chatter, figuring out what's next for the Bucks in free agency. Plus, we'll talk some Badgers football with Dave Revsine of the Big Ten Network. 

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