12.31.18 Let the coaching search begin
Rumors are already flying around about possible candidates and coaches the Packers intend to interview. Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski evaluate the landscape in light of the Packers' dreadful performance Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
34m Dec 31, 2018
34m
12.28.18 Looking ahead to the Packers' coaching search
It's the final week of the regular season and the Packers will soon be neck deep in a coaching search. Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski assess the two candidates who have already been interviewed and identify some others who will be in play come Monday.
31m Dec 28, 2018
31m
12.20.18 Do the Packers need a coach with a big personality?
As the Green Bay Packers wrap up their final two games of the season, the focus grows on who will be their next coach. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews wonder if the new coach needs to take back some of the authority quarterback Aaron Rodgers has gained on offense and in the locker room.
37m Dec 21, 2018
37m
12.16.18 The question every Packers coaching candidate should be asked
Now that the Packers are officially eliminated from the playoffs, it's time to look ahead. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski have a question that every head coach candidate the Packers interview should be asked.
31m Dec 17, 2018
31m
12.14.18 Can Philbin get the head job if he beats the Bears?
If interim coach Joe Philbin can lead the Packers over the first-place Bears Sunday at Soldier Field, he would gain some bonus points in his quest to to succeed Mike McCarthy. But would it be enough? Beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski examine the possibilities and talk to offensive linemen about what it will take to block the Bears.
36m Dec 14, 2018
36m
12.10.18 Packers playoffs chances up to 5%!
Playing a solid but not great game Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons to improve to 5-7-1. Interim coach Joe Philbin didn't make a lot of noticeable changes, but the offense put up 27 points and quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns.
37m Dec 10, 2018
37m
12.6.18 Packers podcast: The post-McCarthy era begins
It was a wild week in Green Bay with the firing of coach Mike McCarthy and associate head coach Winston Moss. Now it's time to play football. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews review the week and look ahead to the Joe Philbin era and beyond.
33m Dec 07, 2018
33m
12.3.18 Packers fire McCarthy; who will replace him?
After the Packers fell to 4-7-1 with a loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at Lambeau Field, president Mark Murphy summoned coach Mike McCarthy to his office and fired him. Now the search begins for a successor to one of the franchise's winningest coaches. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski address it all in this episode.
44m Dec 03, 2018
44m
11.30.18 Is Aaron Rodgers ready to "light up" the Cardinals?
According to receiver Randall Cobb, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to respond to all his critics by lighting it up Sunday. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski wonder whether he can do that playing the way he has been lately.
42m Nov 30, 2018
42m
11.26.18 Where do the Packers go from here?
The Green Bay Packers dropped their sixth consecutive road game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski are ready to declare the season over. At 4-6-1, they appear headed to a second-straight losing season and a lot of off-season changes.
37m Nov 26, 2018
37m
11.21.18 Packers facing a must-win? You bet they are
At 4-5-1, the Green Bay Packers have very little margin of error heading into their showdown Sunday night at Minnesota. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews agree that if the Packers don't win this one, they can start preparing for a long off-season.
42m Nov 21, 2018
42m
11.16.18 Can McCarthy and Rodgers salvage the season together?
The Green Bay Packers are running out of time to salvage the 2018 season following their 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night and it seems more and more unlikely that coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be able to do it together.
38m Nov 16, 2018
38m
11.12.18 Packers win, next stop Seattle
After beating the Miami Dolphins, 31-12, the Green Bay Packers pack up their bags on a short week and head to Seattle for an NFC showdown with the Seahawks. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews look at how the Packers' latest performance might carry over to their next one.
44m Nov 12, 2018
44m
11.9.18: Are Clay Matthews and Nick Perry hurting the Packers' sack totals?
The outside linebacker combination of Clay Matthews and Nick Perry has four sacks this season and hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews.com examine whether the Packers' pass rush is suffering from it. Plus, you'll hear from WRs coach David Raih on his rookie trio.
35m Nov 09, 2018
35m
11.6.18 What to make of the Packers after the Patriots loss
Time is running out on the Green Bay Packers and hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews wonder if the team will ever play a complete game and whether activating WRs Jake Kumerow and Trevor Davis might be a good idea.
41m Nov 06, 2018
41m
11.1.18 Brady vs. Rodgers: It's just part of the story
A pair of' moves at the trade deadline overshadowed the upcoming match-up between quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, but now it's time to let the NFL's two biggest names play it out on the field. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews.com evaluate the moves and discuss the state of the Packers going into their Sunday night match-up against the New England Pat...
39m Nov 02, 2018
39m
10.29.18 Is the Rams loss something the Packers can build upon or was it a last hurrah?
The Packers played their best game of the year and yet they exited Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews.com review the game and examine whether the performance is a good omen heading into the New England game.
37m Oct 29, 2018
37m
10.26.18 All you need to know about Packers vs. Rams Sunday
The Packers are headed west to face the 7-0 Los Angeles Rams at the LA Coliseum and host Tom Silverstein of JSOnline and PackersNews has everything you need to know about this match-up along with some keys to a potential upset.
25m Oct 26, 2018
25m
10.16.18: Saving the season or prolonging the inevitable? Packers pull out a victory against the 49ers
The Packers improved to 3-2-1 with a 33-30 come-from-behind victory over the 49ers Monday night and hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of JSOnline and PackersNews debate whether Mike McCarthy's team saved its season or just softened the blow they're going to absorb after the bye when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots in consecutive weeks.
36m Oct 16, 2018
36m
10.11.18: 49ers should offer Packers a get-well game
We welcome to the podcast, Olivia Reiner, the newest member of the PackersNews.com team, and delve right into the hottest topics coming out of Green Bay this week, including whether running back Aaron Jones is being underused, whether a couple of defensive backs created a distraction this week and if this is the perfect opponent with the bye week on deck.
39m Oct 12, 2018
39m
10.7.18 Are the Packers as bad as they looked in Detroit?
Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel break down the 31-23 loss to the Detroit Lions and wonder if the Packers just proved they are not a good football team. They certainly looked like a bad one in dropping to 2-2-1.
27m Oct 08, 2018
27m
10.4.18 McCarthy, Rodgers need to team up Sunday against Lions
If the Packers are going to beat the Detroit Lions Sunday, coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have to be on the same page. Hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski interpret Rodgers' comments from his Wednesday podcast in the "Say What?" feature and discuss how shaky the receiver position appears with Davante Adams, Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison in danger of not playing.
31m Oct 05, 2018
31m
10.1.18 Packers win, but Rodgers is not a happy camper
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in a foul mood after the team's 22-0 victory over the Buffalo Bills and hosts Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel are here to tell you why. You'll hear part of Rodgers' post-game press conference as well as reasons why the defense posted the team's first shutout since 2010.
27m Oct 01, 2018
27m
9.27.18: Rodgers injects some life into practice
Does practice really matter? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski noticed a difference when Aaron Rodgers took part in his first Thursday session since injuring his knee against Chicago. In our "Say What?" feature, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine says there is no honeymoon period for the defense.
40m Sep 28, 2018
40m
9.24.18: Packers drop the ball in Washington
Beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explain how the Packers were all wet during their 31-17 loss to Washington Sunday and discuss how key injuries to DE Muhammad Wilkerson, RT Bryan Bulaga and RG Justin McCray will affect the team heading into next Sunday's game against Buffalo.
36m Sep 24, 2018
36m
9.20.18: Are the Packers playing another home game this week?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski review the Packers' week heading into their game against Washington Sunday at Fed Ex Field and wonder whether they'll be playing in front of more of their fans than Washington's. In the "Say What?" feature defensive coordinator Mike Pettine raves about rookie CB Jaire Alexander.
37m Sep 21, 2018
37m
9.17.18: When a tie feels like a loss
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski wonder who should feel worse about the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings finishing in a tie.  And in the "Say What?" feature, they assess coach Mike McCarthy's play-calling in the final 2 minutes.
41m Sep 17, 2018
41m
9.13.18 Rodgers might be at risk Sunday vs. Vikings
Beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wonder if it might be better for the Packers to hold quarterback Aaron Rodgers out against the Vikings Sunday because he might be a sitting duck against the NFL's top defense.
41m Sep 14, 2018
41m
9.13.18: Rodgers might be at risk Sunday vs. Vikings
Beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wonder if it might be better for the Packers to hold quarterback Aaron Rodgers out against the Vikings Sunday because he might be a sitting duck against the NFL's top defense.
41m Sep 14, 2018
41m
9.10.18: Aaron Rodgers to the rescue
Beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel take you through the roller coaster ride that was the Green Bay Packers' 24-23 victory over the Chicago Bears. They'll tell you what they know about Rodgers' knee injury and give their impressions of Mike Pettine's defense.
33m Sep 10, 2018
33m
9.6.18: Khalil Mack, Khalil Mack, Khalil Mack
Beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski identify key match-ups in the Packers-Bears game, envision how Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's defense might look and make their predictions. In the "Say What?" feature, Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks provides some bulletin board material for the Packers.
47m Sep 07, 2018
47m
9.4.18: Did the Packers pick the right 53 players?
Packers beat writers Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski pick through what remains of the Green Bay Packers 90-man off-season roster and debate whether they kept the right 53 guys. In this week's "Say What?" feature, coach Mike McCarthy explains how Chicago's acquisition of Khalil Mack changes things for them.
39m Sep 04, 2018
39m
8.31.18: Who stays, who goes? Sizing up the 53-man roster
How many tight ends will the Packers keep? How many quarterbacks? Which cornerbacks deserve to stay? Reporting from Kansas City, site of the Green Bay Packers' finale preseason game, host Tom Silverstein analyzes the most important decisions the team will make this weekend when it cuts its roster down to 53.
29m Aug 31, 2018
29m
8.28.18: How many QBs do the Packers plan to keep?
The podcast introduces Packers beat writer Tom Silverstein's new Journal Sentinel tag-team partner, Jim Owczarski, and they waste no time in breaking down the dilemma of whether the Packers should keep two or three quarterbacks. In the "Say What?" feature, they try to figure out if coach Mike McCarthy is lobbying to keep just two.
37m Aug 28, 2018
37m
8.21.18: Are the Packers deep enough on the offensive line?
Host Tom Silverstein spotlights the offensive line position and asks whether the backup tackles are good enough. Also, in the "Say What?" feature, coach Mike McCarthy talks about not having all five starters on the offensive line healthy at the same time during training camp.
25m Aug 21, 2018
25m
8.17.18: Where the Packers stand after two games
Host Tom Silverstein examines the ups and downs he saw in the Packers' 51-34 exhibition game victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night, heaps more praise on WR Jake Kumerow and answers questions from listeners.
33m Aug 17, 2018
33m
8.15.18: What to watch in the Packers-Steelers game Thursday night
Host Tom Silverstein points out the things he'll be watching closely during the Packers' second exhibition game Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field. In addition, you'll hear from defensive coordinator Mike Pettine on one of his rookie cornerbacks.
21m Aug 15, 2018
21m
8.13.18: Packers defense still a work in progress
Host Tom Silverstein takes you through all the injury and depth chart developments that have occurred since the Green Bay Packers played their exhibition opener Thursday and takes a further look into how the defense looks under new coordinator Mike Pettine.
26m Aug 13, 2018
26m
8.10.18: Quarterbacks, receivers highlight win over Titans
Host Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analyzes the Packers' 31-17 preseason opening victory against the Tennessee Titans Thursday night at Lambeau Field. In the "Say What?" feature, coach Mike McCarthy addresses QB Aaron Rodgers' criticism of the rookie receivers in practice last week.
48m Aug 10, 2018
48m
8.8.18: Let the games begin!
Host Tom Silverstein discusses all the training camp developments heading into the Packers' exhibition opener against the Tennessee Titans Thursday night at Lambeau Field and points out some things to look for in that game. And in the "Say What?' feature, he asks defensive coordinator Mike Pettine how things are going in the secondary.
28m Aug 08, 2018
28m
8.6.18: Packers defense being put to the test
Host Tom Silverstein reviews the "Family Night" practice Saturday at Lambeau Field and discusses an interesting reveal coach Mike McCarthy made after the night was over. Plus, reader questions are answered.
22m Aug 06, 2018
22m
8.3.18: New rule will help protect Aaron Rodgers
Host Tom Silverstein breaks down the NFL's latest attempt to protect its quarterbacks and police the use of the helmet in tackling. You'll hear from coach Mike McCarthy and NFL referee Alex Kemp on the new set of rules that are being introduced in 2018 and receive a rundown of the Packers' sixth training camp practice Thursday.
23m Aug 03, 2018
23m
8.1.18: The early take on training camp
Host Tom Silverstein has a rundown of the first five Green Bay Packers training camp practices and does a position-by-position breakdown of the roster. Also, he introduces a new segment called "Say What?", where he interprets one of coach Mike McCarthy's comments during a press conference.
25m Aug 01, 2018
25m
5.9.18: OTAs position preview
In Wednesday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein preview the Green Bay Packers' organized team activities with position-by-position analysis of the roster. Find out which rookies have the best chance of contributing right away and which veterans need to perform better than they did last season.
1hr 10m May 09, 2018
1hr 10m
4.30.18: Analyzing the draft picks
In Monday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein discuss the Green Bay Packers' newest draft class. Did general manager Brian Gutekunst hit a home run? Or was there something to be desired?
1hr 3m Apr 30, 2018
1hr 3m
4.25.18: Setting the stage for Brian Gutekunst's 1st draft
In Wednesday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein discuss what might happen during the first draft for Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst. Will the Packers trade up? Trade down? Stay put? Tune in for analysis of the top prospects and position groups.
54m Apr 25, 2018
54m
3.19.18: Evaluating Gutekunst's initial moves
In Monday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein discuss the decisions by Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst during the first week of free agency. Topics include Jimmy Graham, Muhammad Wilkerson, Kyler Fuller and more.
49m Mar 19, 2018
49m
3.8.18: Countdown to free agency
In Thursday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein preview free agency for the Green Bay Packers by discussing which current players could be re-signed and which outside targets are realistic options for new general manager Brian Gutekunst. The legal tampering period begins March 12, and the new league year starts March 14.
57m Mar 08, 2018
57m
3.2.18: NFL scouting combine
In Friday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein discuss the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, where Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media earlier this week. Topics include free agency, Aaron Rodgers' contract, veteran wide receivers and more.
50m Mar 02, 2018
50m
1.15.18: Massive changes to Mike McCarthy's staff
In Monday's podcast, Michael Cohen and Tom Silverstein discuss the massive changes to Mike McCarthy's coaching staff with the Green Bay Packers. Dom Capers out, Mike Pettine in, and plenty of assistants looking for work after McCarthy cleaned house. We'll walk you through the madness.
46m Jan 15, 2018
46m