It's the Thursday edition previewing the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason opener TONIGHT in Green Bay! The guys share what they're most looking forward to seeing from the first game of the season tonight in Pittsburgh, along with reviewing commentary from former Packers and current Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers meeting with Packers media members via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon.
Wilde & Tausch rolls on with Tausch and Jesse live from Jones Dairy Farm in Fort Atkinson! Jason stays on for one more segment before departing for Aaron Rodgers' Zoom press conference ahead of tomorrow's preseason opener for the Packers in Pittsburgh! They role-play some questions for the Steelers' signal-caller, with Tausch playing the role of A-Rod! Then, they play Wilde & Tausch trivia with the Wisconsin Geography Wednesday questions written by today's Cousin's Sub of the Day, producer Primetime Wollersheim, back in the Everlight Solar Studio. During Whoa Nelly, Jesse gets Tausch's thoughts on something "awesome" that Micah Parsons said to the NFL Network at Packers training camp! They wrap up by recapping all the delicious meats that they ate today at Jones Dairy Farm!
Wilde & Tausch roll on with Tausch and Jesse live at Jones Dairy Farm in Fort Atkinson. They pivot from talking about O-line concerns with Bryan Bulaga in Hour 1 to the other position with the biggest questions this preseason -- the cornerbacks. How should we feel about rookie Brandon Cisse so far? Then, they continue the Wilde & Tausch 10-Year Anniversary celebration with this week's Gruber Law Offices "One Call, That's All" Celebratory Message! They hear a surprise message from their past, including a VERY SPECIAL "On Wisconsin"! They continue going through some nice messages with an email from an Australian listener, allowing Tausch to show off his special ability with accents! Also, how did Tausch and Jesse share some of the delicious sausage at Jones Dairy Farm???
Wilde & Tausch broadcast live with Tausch and Jesse at Jones Dairy Farm in Ft. Atkinson! They get excited for some Jones Dairy bacon, and they get an appearance from Jesse's doppelganger -- the kid from "Up"! Then, they start talking about tomorrow's preseason opener for the Packers versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they focus on the players who they think should NOT play in the preseason. Bryan Bulaga joins Wilde & Tausch for a double dose of his weekly Tackle Talk about the Packers' O-line and more about the Packers' preseason opener and training camp! They start with the risk of playing in the preseason and Bulaga's experience seeing a catastrophic, season-ending injury in the preseason with Jordy Nelson -- How much, if at all, should the Packers' stars play in Thursday's preseason opener, and how much does this unproven O-line unit need to play together? Then, they continue talking about the O-line and one of their bigger, mysterious issues -- the curious case of Aron Banks' knee injury this training camp!
Jason hosts the show live in Green Bay during Packers practice while Tausch hosts live in Madison during Badgers practice. Football is here! In addition to observations, the guys also review breaking news that Kyler Murray will star the season as the Minnesota VIkings starting quarterback. Plus, Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse's run-in with a fan at lunch yesterday and one-syllable Wisconsin cities.
With Tausch giving Jason the credit for helping turnaround Jordan Love in the offensive gameplan two years ago, the guys have some fun hearing from fans on what else Jason should help fix with the Packers this season - from kickers to challenges to ticket prices! Also, listening to what Matt LaFleur said with NFL Network about the skill Jordan Love has perfected BETTER than Aaron Rodgers. Plus, Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Badgers Trivia Tuesday.
It's the Tuesday edition, with Mark Tauscher hosting as the Badgers practice in Madison and Jason Wilde hosting as the Packers practice in Green Bay. The guys set the scene from their respective locations, including Tausch's unique setup for the video stream of the show. Also, reactions to Matt LaFleur's commentary yesterday on the secondary, offensive line, and Jordan Love as a starting quarterback with a skill BETTER than Aaron Rodgers?? Also, Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins for his weekly appearance.
Packers second round rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse has found himself taking more reps at training camp with the starting defense... while Keisean Nixon has been spending time with the second-team defense. Is this an indicator that Cisse will be one of the starting corner's at Minnesota? And will it be Nixon or Benjamin St-Juste starting on the other side? Plus, how will Matt LaFleur handle playing time for the starters in the first preseason game of the year out in Pittsburgh on Thursday night?
Taush and Jason were in agreement before they each went on summer break that Packers tight end Tucker Kraft would be extended in the early stages of training camp and no later than Packers Family Night. Well... Packers Family Night came and went without an extension for Kraft. So will Kraft be extended before the Week 1 matchup at Minnesota? Or will this linger into the season and puts Kraft in a corner to decide between holding out or playing?
It's the Monday edition and Mark Tauscher and Jason Wilde are FINALLY back in the saddle together for Wilde & Tausch! Tausch shares his adventures over in Europe over his "summer break," which included a kayaking adventure that forced Taush into retirement... Jason helps Tausch catch up of what he's missed over the last week or so, including Brewers missing out on Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, Tucker Kraft remaining un-signed to a contract extension, and Packers training camp storylines!
It's the Wilde and Tausch 10th Anniversary Special presented by Steinhafels! A LOT has happened in the ten years since Wilde and Tausch debuted on ESPN Wisconsin on August 8th, 2016. Jason Wilde and Mark Tauscher take a look back on the most important, most fun, and most meaningful moments and segments shared with fans, partners, and teammates over the last ten years. Included: Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy, Matt LaFleur, the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship, the Green Bay Packers drafting Jordan Love, comedian Frank Caliendo, life coach Darcy Luoma during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the best of Whoa Nelly! with Jesse Nelson, and the evolution of Headlines over the years.
John Anderson weighs in as the Cousins Sub of the Day with his expectations for Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur - whom he's been critical of in the last year - heading into the 2026 season. Also, a round of Name That Year served up by Sendik's on the eve of the Wilde and Tausch 10th Anniversary Special presented by Steinhafels.
Jason and John Anderson review Marshawn Lloyd's potential impact as the backup to Josh Jacobs in 2026, especially after scoring a touchdown and celebrating with a backflip during Training Camp practice on Thursday. Plus, Jason shares one of his favorite stories from Packers practice with Family Night taking place tonight at Lambeau Field. And the Wilde and Tausch Trivia Tournament of Champions presented by Events By Design featuring Tucker in Wausau vs. Tyler in Illinois. It's a thriller that comes down to the wire!
It's the Friday edition, with ESPN's John Anderson in as the special guest Cousins Sub of the Day for Tausch! John attended a Packers practice earlier this week when Jason did not...so what stood out to John during his time at Training Camp? Also, what are fair expectations and the right things to watch for during tonight's Family Night practice at Lambeau Field? Plus, reflecting on the eve of Wilde and Tausch's 10th Anniversary Special with Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs.
Years ago, Watt Watch took over a few weeks of ESPN Wisconsin when it was thought the Packers were interested in acquiring JJ Watt in a trade. Well, that wish finally (kind of) comes true today with JJ Watt attending Packers Training Camp practice! Also, Jason and Gabe review the depth of the Packers running back room with Josh Jacobs sitting out of practice with a minor injury. And Whoa Nelly! featuring Jesse's adventure around American Family Field looking for a seat on Tuesday night.
Jason returns with a full recap of what he learned during Packers GM Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur meeting with the media in Green Bay, including Gutey's comments on rookie kicker Trey Smack handling pressure early in Training Camp. Also, a sneak peek at the Wilde and Tausch 10th Anniversary Special coming up on Saturday morning. And a significant development with a player sitting out of Packers practice this morning...
It's the Thursday edition, with Gabe Neitzel in as the Cousins Sub of the Day hosting with Jason. Has anything happened in the first week of Packers Training Camp to alleviate any of Gabe's concerns about the 2026 season he shared on the State Of The Packers show with Jason at Summerfest? And while Jason attends Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur press conferences, Gabe and Jesse review some news of significance from the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions in the NFC North. Plus, Christian Yelich is good to go now for the Brewers...right? And Wilde and Tausch Trivia presented by Cousins Subs.
Jason and Bryan Bulaga review some of the most compelling takeaways from offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, and special teams coordinator Cam Achord meeting with the media one week into Training Camp in Green Bay.
