Wilde & Tausch
Wilde & Tausch

Three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year Jason Wilde and Packers Hall-of-Famer Mark Tauscher discuss the latest on the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin sports, and more.

Tausch offers some quick thoughts on the Vikings quarterback situation...which doesn't look too great right now! Then, reviewing the Wisconsin Badgers football season as it comes to its end with "Badgers Radio Network Analyst" Mark Tauscher joining the show!
The guys continue to field calls from fans as focus begins to shift ahead to the big showdown for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Examining how the Packers stack up against the Lions (who they just swept), the Bears (who are the current #1 seed in the NFC), and the Vikings (who don't know what to do about their quarterback situation). Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc.
It's the Monday edition coming out of a loaded Thanksgiving weekend! Tausch provides a quick recap of his final Badgers trip of the season to Minnesota. And since it's a Monday, the guys want to take some calls! What are fans' levels of optimism for the final stretch of the Green Bay Packers season with Super Bowl aspirations? Fans begin to share their sentiments on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
Fans continue to share their reactions - and questions - following the Packers 31-24 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit. Also, questions about the state of the offensive line. Plus, Wilde and Tausch Trivia looking ahead to the rest of the sports weekend AND Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Fans continue to share their main takeaways from the Green Bay Packers defeating the Detroit Lions 31-24 on Thanksgiving Day. The guys respond to the reactions and takeaways shared on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
We're working Black Friday celebrating a Packers WIN over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day! The guys share their main takeaways from the big holiday win, including positives and negatives and what it means big picture for the remainder of the season. Fans also begin to share their reactions to the victory on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
PrizePicks of the Week continuing to preview Packers-Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Also, a special edition of Headlines featuring a musical performance by ESPN Radio's Unsportsmanlike crew!? And Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc celebrating the history of football on Thanksgiving Day.
Continuing to preview the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day with an appearance from ESPN NFL Nation reporter Rob Demovsky LIVE from his car! Also, Steinhafels Sleepers of The Week and The Weekend Preview getting ready for the big holiday weekend filled with football.
It's the Thanksgiving Day Gameday edition! The guys preview the Packers-Lions showdown in Detroit (including an in-depth conversation about Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade) with the Green and Gold Game Preview and former Packers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga joining the show.
A comment on YouTube leads to a discussion of Jordan Love playing through injury and how it may have impacted Matt LaFleur's offensive gameplan against the Vikings on Sunday...even if it means national analysts are critical of how LaFleur approached the second half of the game. Also, a second round of Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Whoa Nelly! featuring Tausch upset with the Bucks providing a video tribute for Damian Lillard in his return to Milwaukee with the Trail Blazers.
Tausch recounts his run-in with an obnoxious Vikings fan at Sunday's Packers game. Are Vikings fans the most annoying fans of any rival Wisconsin sports teams? Also, the first of two rounds of Wilde and Tausch Trivia. And Homer joins for his weekly appearance, mostly to vent about the new dog he's training that has been giving him a fair share of issues at home...
It's the Tuesday edition...which actually feels like a Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday for the Green Bay Packers as they get set to visit the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Tausch runs into an issue keeping him away from the first segment of the show, which leads Jason and Jesse to debate the appropriateness of disposing of pet waste in someone else's trash can? And fresh off his visit to Madison for Wisconsin-Illinois, Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins the show.
The guys continue to review reactions from fans following the Packers 23-6 win over the Vikings, including the text portion of the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse asking about bringing open drinks into the bathroom?
Fans continue to share positive and negative takeaways and reactions from the Packers 23-6 win over the Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Also, Tausch takes a victory lap for his "Ball-Knowing Weekend" after accurately predicting how both the Badgers and Packers games would play out?
It's the #VictoryMonday edition, with both the Wisconsin Badgers AND Green Bay Packers winning big games at home over the weekend! The guys recap the big day beating up on the Vikings at Lambeau Field, including Tausch's proclamation for what's at stake on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit. Fans also begin to share their positive and negative takeaways from the win on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
PrizePicks of the Week selections for Packers-Vikings on Sunday, plus Headlines predicting the official outcome of the game at Lambeau Field. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse's request for upcoming Packers game times. And Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Previewing Packers-Vikings Sunday at Lambeau Field with ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky. Also, the Weekend Preview; Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week; and Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc.
It's the Friday edition, with Evan Cohen and Michelle Smallmon of ESPN Radio's national morning show Unsportsmanlike in Madison for Wisconsin-Illinois on Saturday night! After first reviewing comments from Illinois (and former Wisconsin) head coach Bret Bielema saying he listens to our podcast(!), Evan and Michelle join in the Everlight Solar Studio at ESPN Madison. Also, the Green and Gold Game Preview ahead of Packers-Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Wilde & Tausch put a bow on their conversation surrounding the Packers offense and the pros and cons of catering to Josh Jacobs before setting a record of 140 calls taken for free Iron Joc apparel! Riley follows this performance up with a brief recap of his recent dating experiences before ceding the floor to Ryan Wollersheim to talk about his blind date coming up! Let's just say he knows what he's looking for in a future spouse... Riley takes back over and gives a gripe with dating apps, then everyone's finally had enough and the show concludes. Enjoy a return to normalcy tomorrow!
Tausch must depart to unload a truck for his charitable work with Feeding America so Bryan Bulaga steps into the breach! Jason and Blu recount the Rashan Gary discussion, preview what the Packers can expect from the Vikings defense, as well as discuss Sean Rhyan potentially moving to center long term. Tausch returns for the final two segments of the hour as they play State Championship trivia with Jim on The South Side!
It's the Thursday edition! Jesse Nelson is out on assignment at the WIAA State Football Championships so Riley Jauch is in as the Cousins Sub of the Day. He and Tausch are in agreement that Jason wearing a Bay Port hat is IPT... The guys dedicate most of the hour to discussing Matt LaFleur's puzzling remarks that Rashan Gary "isn't a big snap count guy" and what that means for this Packers defense.
Matt LaFleur speaks at the podium in Green Bay, including addressing a potential return for Jayden Reed from IR. How much better do the guys think the Packers offense will be when Jayden Reed is cleared to return? Also, a DOUBLE round of Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Iron Joc. And Whoa Nelly! featuring a fast-food sit-down dinner and Aaron Rodgers battling through injury to go own the Bears on Sunday.
Fans continue to share their frustrations about the Green Bay Packers on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line. Also, Homer joins the show for his weekly appearance recapping his conversation with UW-Madison mega-supporter Ted Kellner.
It's the Wednesday edition! And after a quick recap of Jim Carrey movies relative to the Packers kicker situation, the guys open up the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line in search of fans answering this question: What are you frustrated about with the Green Bay Packers?
Our time with special guest Joe Thomas continues with a review of the top teams in the NFL with Power Rankings Tuesday! Also, does Matt LaFleur deserve to be on the hot seat in Green Bay? And reviewing the question Jesse asked on The Barry Alvarez Show that led to the former Badgers head coach saying he wanted to slap him!
Conversation with special guest Joe Thomas continues, shifting focus to the state of the Wisconsin Badgers football program. Joe outlines what his plan would be to get things back on track, starting immediately...and Barry Alvarez agrees. Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio - also a UW-Madison alum - joins the discussion of the state of the Wisconsin football program.
It's a very special Tuesday edition, with Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe Thomas joining the show IN STUDIO for all 3 hours! Before Joe's dramatic entrance featuring his Hall of Fame Beef, the guys recount Jesse's run-in with a fan last night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for The Barry Alvarez Show. Joe Thomas offers his thoughts on the state of the Green Bay Packers, including Jordan Love's recent performance and addressing how the offense has looked when Malik Willis steps in at QB.
Fans continue to share reactions following the Packers 27-20 win over the Giants. Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs and Vortex Golf recapping other highlights of the sports weekend.
Fans continue to share reactions on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line following the Packers 27-20 win over the Giants to improve to 6-3-1 on the season. Do fans feel BETTER or WORSE about the Packers this season after the performance on Sunday?
It's the Victory Monday edition following the Packers 27-20 win over the Giants to improve to 6-3-1 on the season. Yes, the Packers won...but there were plenty of things for everyone to critique from Sunday's performance. The guys share their positive and negative takeaways before opening up the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line for fans to share their reactions.
PrizePicks of the Week and Headlines predicting projections and outcomes for the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants on Sunday. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring Barry Alvarez reacting to Chris McIntosh appearing on Wilde and Tausch last week. And Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.
ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins the show to help preview Packers-Giants on Sunday. Also, the Weekend Preview looking ahead to a loaded football slate. And a VERY controversial Steinhafels Slepeers of the Week segment, where Tausch declares a drastic change to how the weekly winner is selected.
It's the Friday edition, with the Green Bay Packers set to visit the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon! The guys review commentary from Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley - who sounded a lot like a head coach - during his Thursday press conference at Lambeau Field. Also, the Green and Gold Game Preview and Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs.
Reactions to how Matt LaFleur addressed Jason's question about Brandon McManus' health during his Wednesday press conference at Lambeau Field. Also, a round of Did You Hear This? featuring commentary both local and national critiquing the Packers offense. Is it possible Matt LaFleur was better at drawing up offensive schemes when Josh Jacobs was NOT part of Green Bay's offense? Also, Tausch wants to be placed on the College Football Playoff committee?
Reactions to Matt LaFleur sharing that Elgton Jenkins likely will NOT return to play for the Green Bay Packers this season. Also, in what ways is LaFleur challenging the Packers offensive line to play a level up for the rest of the year? Plus, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti - who sounds a lot like Bo Ryan? - shares a stat about the Wisconsin Badgers many fans may not be taking into full consideration. And a double round of Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs.
It's the Thursday edition! Matt LaFleur addresses his use of the tablet on the sideline during Monday's loss to the Eagles, as well as what he's looking to do to help improve the Packers offense. And Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins to continue the Packers conversation. Should Jordan Love be viewed more as a quarterback capable of beating anybody, or a quarterback very capable of losing to anybody?
The third and final hour of today's show kicks off with a short chat on Jaire Alexander's current situation and the possibility that he may retire soon. Then Vortex Joe takes over! The CEO of Vortex Optics slides into Jesse's chair for trivia and talks about how the company started during Whoa Nelly. Finally, Wilde & Tausch take a look at what the Packers need better optics on heading into tomorrow!
The second hour begins with a quick recap of the guys' conversation with Bryan Bulaga before jumping into Power Rankings Tuesday on a Wednesday! Tausch thinks the rankings are getting worse by the week as they discuss who the top contenders are in the NFC and where Green Bay falls. Uncle Homer joins briefly and insists that the Packers should have been doing what he's been telling them to do for weeks now.
Wilde & Tausch are LIVE from Vortex Optics in Barneveld! Or at least Jesse and Tausch are... they discuss their setup and Pat Murphy winning Manager of the Year for the second consecutive year, which includes a lot of backtracking from Jesse, before Bryan Bulaga joins! It's been a long time since Blu was this down on the G&G and it doesn't seem like a quick fix for the offense is coming anytime soon...
Fans continue to share the reactions to the Packers 10-7 loss to the Eagles, including leading to a deeper discussion about the Packers kickers. Is Brandon McManus capable of doing the job right now as he returns from injury, or should Lucas Havrisik have been the kicker for the last few weeks and for a certain time moving forward? And how much blame deserves to go around for Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur, and Brian Gutekunst for the Packers recent struggles?
Fans continue to share reactions on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line following the Packers 10-7 loss to the Eagles on Monday Night Football. As panic begins to set in for most fans, a few want to share reminders that the Packers are still in decent shape moving forward more than halfway through the season. Which side are YOU on?
It's the Tuesday edition...and is it time to panic about the 2025 Green Bay Packers? The Packers fall 10-7 to the Eagles on ESPN's Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field. The guys share their opening thoughts on Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst and more before opening up the phones for fans to share their reactions to the loss on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line.
PrizePicks of the Week and Headlines predicting the outcome of tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. Also, Whoa Nelly! featuring more details of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald?
Looking back on the weekend in the NFC North with the Weekend Recap. And ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins the show to preview Packers-Eagles on ESPN's Monday Night Football tonight at Lambeau Field. Also, selections for the Steinhafels Sleepers of the Week.
It's the Monday Night Football edition with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field! The guys dive into previewing tonight's showdown, along with reacting to the big win for the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday evening! Plus, Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs.
After dedicating the first two hours of the show to Wisconsin Badgers football, the guys shift gears to look ahead at the Packers-Eagles Monday Night Football showdown. What's at stake at Lambeau Field on Monday evening? What's the latest on the kicking competition with Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik? Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs; and Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Fans call in on the Carbliss ESPN Wisconsin Talk & Text Line to share their reactions to Luke Fickell returning as Wisconsin's football coach next year, Chris McIntosh's appearance in the 9am Hour, and more on the state of the Badgers and college football.
It's a BIG Friday edition! The guys share their reactions to news of Luke Fickell confirmed to return as Wisconsin's head football coach next season. Chris McIntosh, UW Director of Athletics, joins the show to share more about the decision and what lies ahead for the future of Wisconsin Badgers football.
The guys continue to share their midterm grades for the Green Bay Packers at the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season by reviewing the defense, special teams, coaching staff, and front office. Also, did Tausch try calling in to win an Iron Joc prize pack that he was giving away earlier in the show?
At the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season, the guys share their midterm grades for the Green Bay Packers offense. Which unit on offense has performed the best, and which has the most room still to grow? A fan calls in to ask about Matt LaFleur's offensive scheme. And Tausch cues up a call-in contest for the record books.
It's the Thursday edition...which feels like a Wednesday in Green Bay thanks to the Packers playing on Monday Night Football against the Eagles. After an opening discussion ranking the best youth sports to attend as a parent, the guys get sidetracked by marbles when Tausch elaborates on how much is at stake when the Packers host the Eagles at Lambeau Field. Also, how do the Packers overcome the loss of Tucker Kraft on offense as best they can?
The guys address feedback from a fan who called in off-air to share he thinks ESPN Wisconsin has been far too negative when discussing the Green Bay Packers so far this season. Also, a double round of Wilde and Tausch Trivia on Wisconsin Geography Wednesday. And Whoa Nelly! celebrating Jesse's birthday by having Jason and Tausch answer the five birthday questions Jesse had to answer for an office email.
Reactions to Bryan Bulaga's appearance and further discussion of the state of the offensive line. Evan Cohen officially puts the Packers on his list as one of the 5 biggest "Hot Mess" teams in the NFL, which Tausch vehemently disagrees with. And Homer joins for his weekly appearance...and we hope you're ready to talk analytics!