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Packers Unscripted

422 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 269 ratings

Packers.com writers Mike Spofford and Wes Hodkiewicz analyze all the latest news on the Green Bay Packers.

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Episodes

#656 Packers Unscripted: Glancing ahead

June 14, 2022 16:19 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Mike and Wes engage in a too-early preview of training camp, discussing what they’ll watch for on the first day (:51), the biggest overall storyline (4:34), the most intriguing position competitions (11:32), individual players to watch (18:21), and a possible dark-horse story (24:09). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#655 Packers Unscripted: Catching attention

June 09, 2022 20:15 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Mike and Wes review this week’s two minicamp practices, including what stood out (:17) and QB Aaron Rodgers’ impressions (3:28). They also discuss Year 2 for WR Amari Rodgers (11:39), the arrival of WR Sammy Watkins (15:07), and some spring observations regarding the defense (22:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#654 Packers Unscripted: Minicamp week

June 07, 2022 13:35 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Mike and Wes share their observations from Packers OTAs thus far (:17), look ahead to this week’s minicamp (7:51), discuss CB Jaire Alexander’s new contract and this year’s cornerback group (10:25), and review the 2022 schedule (19:54). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#653 Packers Unscripted: Extra credit

May 05, 2022 18:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

After discussing the Green Bay Packers’ scheduled game in London (:19), Mike and Wes dive deeper into the draft to talk about potential rookie impact (6:15), the most intriguing seventh-round picks (12:14), the looming position competitions created (18:50) and fun facts about the selections (24:06). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#652 Packers Unscripted: Details on the draft

May 03, 2022 21:40 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Mike and Wes review the Green Bay Packers’ 2022 draft class, beginning with the defensive selections of Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt (:18), along with Kingsley Enagbare (7:25), plus Tariq Carpenter and Jonathan Ford (11:27). They also discuss the offensive picks, highlighted by Christian Watson (15:19), additional receivers Romeo Doubts and Samori Toure (22:23), and three linemen (27:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#651 Packers Unscripted: Digging into the draft

April 26, 2022 17:55 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Mike and Wes preview the Green Bay Packers’ upcoming draft by examining the extra picks they’ve acquired in the first two rounds (:20) and the different levels of team needs (3:47). They also discuss potential first- and second-round prospects at receiver (7:40), the defensive line and edge rusher (15:22) and offensive tackle (26:39). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#650 Packers Unscripted: Defensive details

April 21, 2022 17:05 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Green Bay Packers’ offseason news on defense, featuring the re-signing of LB De’Vondre Campbell and his relationship with Matt LaFleur (5:16), the current look of the secondary (8:42), the addition of DL Jarran Reed (14:01), and the changes on the coaching staff (18:09). They also examine moves made on special teams (21:56). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#649 Packers Unscripted: Back in the saddle

April 19, 2022 18:40 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Mike and Wes review all the offseason news on the offensive side of the ball for the Green Bay Packers, including the return of QB Aaron Rodgers and trade of WR Davante Adams (1:13), the signing of WR Sammy Watkins (5:07), the re-signing of TE Robert Tonyan (8:35, plus the changes on the offensive line (11:59) and coaching staff (21:48). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#648 Packers Unscripted: Picking favorites

January 27, 2022 19:15 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Broncos’ hire of Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as head coach (:57) before answering a series of “season in review” questions, selecting the biggest moment (5:46), favorite TD (9:46), surprise player (12:43), unsung hero (20:42) and craziest thing they saw (26:57). They conclude with a preview of the NFC and AFC title games (31:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#647 Packers Unscripted: Difficult ending

January 25, 2022 18:25 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the tough playoff loss to the 49ers (:19), Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s final remarks to the media (11:45), some of the challenges and uncertainty that lay ahead (14:49), and the remarkable divisional round as a whole (20:43). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#646 Packers Unscripted: Making the difference

January 20, 2022 17:40 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Mike and Wes discuss LB De’Vondre Campbell’s first-team All-Pro selection (:29), the team’s mindset heading into Saturday night (9:04), the keys to victory against the 49ers (14:33) and the other games on tap in the divisional playoffs (24:33). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#645 Packers Unscripted: Playoff preparation

January 18, 2022 19:30 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Mike and Wes discuss San Francisco as the divisional round opponent (:19), reviewing the 49ers’ wild-card win (2:05), their season as a whole (6:14) and their commitment to the ground game (13:57). They also look back at the rest of wild-card weekend (19:21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#644 Packers Unscripted: Roster reinforcements

January 13, 2022 20:55 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Mike and Wes discuss all the players on the mend for the Packers and their potential return for the playoffs (:19), particularly the possible changes on the offensive line (4:27) and with the pass rush (9:42). They also look at wild-card weekend, first in the NFC (9:42) and then in the AFC (18:47). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#643 Packers Unscripted: Depth dynamics

January 11, 2022 19:25 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the return of LT David Bakhtiari and C Josh Myers in the game against the Lions (:20) and the improved depth of the offensive line and other units heading into the playoffs (3:00). They also review the Week 18 loss at Detroit (8:58), the wild finish to the regular season in the AFC (15:13) and the playoff picture in the NFC (20:14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#642 Packers Unscripted: Overdue recognition

January 06, 2022 20:15 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the historical achievement of Head Coach Matt LaFleur (:29) and analyze the Coach of the Year candidates (4:57). They also look at the Packers’ plan for the game in Detroit (12:32), QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP prospects (16:17), and what’s left to be decided in the playoff picture in Week 18 (21:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#641 Packers Unscripted: Significant step

January 04, 2022 18:20 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ latest victory, including the greatness on display between QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Davante Adams (:33), as well as Adams’ All-Pro status (7:02). They also review the defensive performance vs. the Vikings (8:28), the change at return man (12:46), clinching the No. 1 seed (16:06), and the rest of the NFC playoff picture (21:32). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#640 Packers Unscripted: Rivalry rematch

December 30, 2021 18:25 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mike and Wes take a look at the Vikings on both offense (:31) and defense (5:04), the Packers’ situation with the COVID list (7:47), the keys to victory against Minnesota (11:55) and how the playoff picture shapes up for both teams (17:57). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#639 Packers Unscripted: Historic greatness

December 28, 2021 18:15 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Mike and Wes discuss Aaron Rodgers setting the franchise’s all-time record for passing touchdowns (:28), plus the historic accomplishments of Davante Adams alongside him (2:44). They also recap the tight victory over the Browns (6:48), including the key little moments (12:29) and the offense’s struggles to close out the game (15:40), and they finish with a look at the NFC playoff picture (20:21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#638 Packers Unscripted: Browns coming to town

December 23, 2021 18:30 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Mike and Wes take a look at the Cleveland Browns and where their season stands (:18), the Packers’ Pro Bowl selections and alternates (10:05), the keys to victory for Green Bay (17:02) and other notable games to keep an eye on (22:29). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#637 Packers Unscripted: Division clincher

December 21, 2021 18:15 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Mike and Wes review how the Packers wrapped up their third straight NFC North title in Baltimore (:17), including a discussion of the Ravens’ aggressiveness (3:37), Green Bay’s offensive performance (8:15), and the defense’s late-game struggles (17:48). They also look ahead to QB Aaron Rodgers going for the franchise record for passing TDs (23:13) and the playoff picture in the NFC (25:17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#636 Packers Unscripted: Battle in Baltimore

December 16, 2021 18:50 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Mike and Wes take a closer look at the Ravens (:38), including the challenges presented by QB Lamar Jackson and TE Mark Andrews (6:05) and the importance of special teams in the matchup (9:18). They also discuss the Packers’ keys to victory (12:51) and other notable games in the playoff picture in Week 15 (17:02). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#635 Packers Unscripted: Wild win

December 14, 2021 18:55 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ victory over the Bears, beginning with the offensive (1:02) and defensive (5:18) performances. The also discuss other players emerging on offense (13:52), the injury situation (17:50) and the struggles on special teams (19:33), before concluding with a look at the NFC playoff picture (23:42). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#634 Packers Unscripted: Model of excellence

December 09, 2021 17:50 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Mike and Wes discuss RB Aaron Jones’ nomination for multiple honors, including the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (:19), before reviewing the injury situations for both the Packers and Bears (9:14), Green Bay’s keys to victory (14:18), and other notable games this week around the NFL (19:50). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#633 Packers Unscripted: Back from the bye

December 07, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the implications of the Lions’ win over the Vikings in Week 13 (1:50), the potential for key players to return from injury (8:05), the NFC playoff hunt (10:40), and the offensive outlook for Green Bay’s next opponent, the Chicago Bears (14:58). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#632 Packers Unscripted: Bring on the bye

November 30, 2021 21:25 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the job the Packers’ coaches have done to get the team to 9-3 at the bye week, starting with Matt LaFleur (:39) and continuing with offensive line coach Adam Stenavich (5:42) and defensive coordinator Joe Barry (10:07). They also look at the team’s health picture (16:47) and where things stand in the division and conference races (18:46). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#631 Packers Unscripted: Playoff rematch

November 25, 2021 16:55 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this Thanksgiving edition, Mike and Wes discuss the Rams’ season so far, beginning with QB Matthew Stafford and their offense (:39) and continuing with the challenges their defense poses (5:42). They also look at keys to victory against LA (12:05) and other key games over the weekend (14:34). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#630 Packers Unscripted: Tough to take

November 23, 2021 18:40 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Mike and Wes review the tough loss to the Vikings, including the missed opportunities on defense (:29), the offense’s impressive showing (3:07), the season-ending injury to Elgton Jenkins (7:00), and the big picture in the NFC North and the conference (13:11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#629 Packers Unscripted: Matchup in Minnesota

November 18, 2021 19:40 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Vikings’ season and their weapons on offense (:31), the challenge Mike Zimmer’s defense brings against the Packers (6:07), Green Bay’s keys to victory (11:25), and other games around the league in Week 11 (15:23). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#628 Packers Unscripted: Defensive dominance

November 16, 2021 18:45 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ shutout performance vs. Seattle (:18), the additional injuries on defense (7:24), the offensive outing in QB Aaron Rodgers’ return (10:23), and where things stand in the NFC (16:27). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#627 Packers Unscripted: Home cooking

November 11, 2021 18:15 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Mike and Wes discuss Seattle’s pending visit, including the return of QB Russell Wilson (:21), the WR tandem of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (4:57), the activation of David Bakhtiari and what it means for the Packers’ offensive line (8:27), and the keys to victory against the Seahawks (14:22). They also look at other games around the NFC North and the conference (19:07). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#626 Packers Unscripted: One that got away

November 09, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Chiefs, starting with the defense’s strong performance (:18), the offense’s struggles vs. pressure (2:53) and the problems on special teams (5:57). They also take a big-picture look at Green Bay’s defense (7:28), the QB situations for both the Seahawks and Packers this week (13:26), and where things stand in the NFC North and NFC as a whole (16:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#625 Packers Unscripted: The latest challenge

November 04, 2021 15:10 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ absence and Jordan Love’s upcoming first start in Kansas City (:19), the ups and downs for the Chiefs so far (4:02), LB De’Vondre Campbell winning the NFC Defensive Player of the Month award (11:32), the keys to victory at Arrowhead (15:52) and the other games around the NFC North in Week 9 (20:01). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#624 Packers Unscripted: Always something new

November 02, 2021 18:05 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Mike and Wes recap the last-second win at Arizona (:19) and the job by Matt LaFleur to prepare the team in difficult circumstances (4:05). They also look at the tough road ahead prior to the full bye week (8:03), the current health of the team (11:30), other key results around the league in Week 8 (17:42), and the final defensive call vs. the Cardinals (22:15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#623 Packers Unscripted: Short week, tall order

October 27, 2021 17:20 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mike and Wes discuss how the Packers’ offense might adjust against the Cardinals without WRs Davante Adams or Allen Lazard (:35), what it means for Jerry Gray to step in as defensive play-caller (5:56), and where the biggest challenges lie defending Arizona (8:17). They also talk about the wild games the Packers have played in that stadium in the past (11:36) and the keys to victory for Green Bay (19:47). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#622 Packers Unscripted: Six straight

October 25, 2021 19:40 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ victory over Washington, looking at the performances of the defense (:31), offense (9:53), and special teams (13:04). They also discuss the latest COVID news involving Joe Barry and Davante Adams (15:46), and look ahead to the challenge of Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (20:12). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#621 Packers Unscripted: Washington week

October 21, 2021 17:40 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Washington Football Team, starting with its defense (:19) and continuing with QB Taylor Heinicke (6:18). They also ponder the Packers’ keys to victory (11:19), the debut of the 1950s historic uniforms, and other matchups around the NFC North and league (18:15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#620 Packers Unscripted: Five in a row

October 19, 2021 17:25 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ victory over the Bears, including the production from the 1-2 RB tandem (:18); the performance of the offensive line, particularly by substitute C Lucas Patrick (3:44); the key sequence for the defense (7:10); P Corey Bojorquez’s 82-yard blast (14:07); and where things stand in the division and NFC as a whole (17:12). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#619 Packers Unscripted: Chicago coming up

October 14, 2021 20:25 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Mike and Wes discuss how the Bears look early this season on defense (:18) and offense (5:19), the injury situation on the Packers’ offensive line (9:58), Green Bay’s keys to victory at Chicago (15:21), and other noteworthy games around the NFL this week (20:58). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#618 Packers Unscripted: Wild and wacky, but a win

October 12, 2021 18:05 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Mike and Wes review the crazy finish to the victory over the Bengals (:19) and all the drama surrounding K Mason Crosby (4:30). They also look at the key plays made in crunch time (6:45) and the defense’s performance in the face of injuries (14:55). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#617 Packers Unscripted: On to Cincinnati

October 07, 2021 19:10 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Mike and Wes take a look at the Bengals on both offense (:19) and defense (5:35), update the Packers’ injury situation (8:10) and new acquisitions (13:14), and discuss the keys to victory (15:21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#616 Packers Unscripted: Commanding win

October 05, 2021 17:25 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ victory over the Steelers, starting with the offensive performances of WR Randall Cobb (:37) and RB AJ Dillon (3:53). They also discuss the defensive outing (8:37) and the latest injury news (12:20), plus a look at special teams with P Corey Bojorquez (16:44) and the nullified blocked field goal (20:34). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#615 Packers Unscripted: Prepping for Pittsburgh

September 30, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the early ups and downs for the Steelers (:26), the injury situation for both teams (4:53, 8:34), the Packers’ keys to victory (14:41), and other key matchups around the NFC on Sunday (17:40). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#614 Packers Unscripted: Fantastic finish

September 28, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Mike and Wes recap the thrilling victory over the 49ers, beginning with the execution on the final drive (:26), the youth of the offensive line holding up (6:54), and the defense’s performance (12:48). They also review where things stand in the NFC North (19:40). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#613 Packers Unscripted: West Coast challenge

September 23, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the 49ers’ strong start to 2021, the Packers’ keys to victory on offense (7:28) and defense (10:50), and the other NFC North matchups in Week 3 (18:02). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#612 Packers Unscripted: In the win column

September 21, 2021 19:35 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ MNF win over the Lions, starting with the offense (:26), a mini history lesson on RB Andy Uram (7:47), and the performance of the defense (10:14) and special teams (16:27). Plus a recap of where things stand in the NFC North (19:45). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#611 Packers Unscripted: Lowdown on Lions

September 16, 2021 21:10 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Mike and Wes discuss their impressions of Detroit (1:11), with a new head coach and new QB in Jared Goff (3:12). They also talk about keys to victory on defense (6:01) and offense (8:59) for the Packers, along with a key stat (14:24), and other action around the NFC North in Week 2 (16:52). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#610 Packers Unscripted: Sluggish start

September 15, 2021 14:05 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ loss to the Saints (:29), discuss how the defense struggled to get off the field (6:39), provide an injury update (10:26), and review the rest of the NFC North in Week 1 (15:13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#609 Packers Unscripted: It’s go time

September 09, 2021 18:50 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the keys to victory vs. the Saints, starting with protecting QB Aaron Rodgers (:38), continuing success on third down and in the red zone (4:38), containing New Orleans RB Alvin Kamara (8:48) and dealing with QB Jameis Winston (11:03). They also pick one important statistic that’ll spell victory (20:39). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#608 Packers Unscripted: Week 1 arrives

September 07, 2021 18:05 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Mike and Wes discuss LB Za’Darius Smith’s return to practice (:40), the overall health of the team heading into Week 1 (3:29), the personnel changes on special teams headed by new P Corey Bojorquez (5:33), and some of the key matchups for Packers-Saints on Sunday (9:27). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#607 Packers Unscripted: Group dynamics

September 03, 2021 21:40 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ collection of wide receivers for 2021 (:40), Charles Woodson and Al Harris going into the Packers Hall of Fame together (9:44), and the depth of Green Bay’s defensive backfield this season (16:43). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.