The Unknown Packers Podcast
By The Unknown Packers Podcast
The Unknown Packers PodcastJan 27, 2022
1.26.22
This episode highlights the Green Bay Packers' divisional round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, how acceptance is the easiest yet hardest thing to accomplish, moving forward with a new era and new identity of the Packers, and wraps up talking about Jordan Love's personal tragedy with his father's suicide and how that parallels with Brice's own experience with his father's suicide attempt and the burden he carried.
The Unknown Packers Podcast is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers and/or the National Football League.
Hosted by Brice Christianson
Edited and produced by Brice Christianson
Take care of your mentals, enjoy life as much as possible, and Go Pack Go
1.18.22
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded via YouTube Live and was not edited the same way as in the past. Bear with the audio quality.
Live Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyxSYieBlKQ
Transcript: otter.ai/u/sdxM0x4olP6eQ4903pN1rbw-LKQ
S4E23_8-2:On Tap ft Dan Kotnik
S4E22_7-2:On Tap
Neebles and Ken talk Chiefs, Jordan Love, Covid, play a game, and touch on the upcoming Seahawks game. Go Pack Go.
S4E21_7-1: On Tap
Brice and Ken discuss the week 8 victory over the Cards in Arizona, fill in the blank, and discuss the upcoming match up at Arrowhead.
S4E20_6-1:On Tap
Brice and Neebles discuss last weekends match up with the Washington Football Team, Joe Barry/Davante Adams with Covid, a fill in the blank, and the short week leading up to the clash against the 7-0 Arizona Cardinals. Go Pack Go
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S4E19_5-1: On Tap
Neebles sits this one out as Brice and Ken discuss the Bears, overall impressions of the team, answer a fill in the blank, and look ahead to the Washington Football Team
S4E18_4-1:On Tap
Brice, Ken, and Neebles recap the week 5 matchup against the Bengals.. Neebles offers a hot take, Ken offers a fill in the blank, and its on to Bears week.
S4E17_3-1: On Tap Ft. Pack Daddy
Ryan from Packer Net Podcast joins Brice and Neebles as they recap the Packers Steelers game and look ahead to the battle against the Bengals.
S4E16_2-1: On Tap
49ers review, Fan question, fill in the blank, Steelers preview....
S4E15_1-1: On Tap
Brice, Ken, and Neebles discuss the Lambeau Field home opener against the Detroit Lions.
S4E14_0-1:On Tap
Today on Season 4 Episode 14 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, what was billed to be the slaughtering of the Saints ended up being The dud in Duval. Week 1 came in with a bang and went out with a whimper. Brice, Ken, and I hop into the UPP studio to bring you our thoughts on this weekends debacle. What went wrong? What went right? Are bigger issues a foot? Are the Lions just what the doctor ordered to right the ship? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for 0-1: On Tap
S4E13_Week 1:On Tap
Today on Season 4 Episode 13 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, it’s finally here….Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off and has the Packers traveling to Jacksonville to face off against NFC powerhouse New Orleans Saints. Brice, Ken, and I hop back into the virtual studio to talk all things Packers. The heat may be a factor Sunday, but is that our only concern? We talk rookies, give our surprise performance players, do some fill in the black, and address Fan questions. Come hop back in the saddle with us Packers fans! And now it’s time for week 1: On Tap….
S4E12_53:On Tap
Today on Season 4 Episode 12 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, after a month long hiatus, Brice and Ken are back to talk Green Bay Packers football with you! It’s been weeks of training camp, 3 preseason games, and finally it’s cut down day for the Packers. We dedicate this entire episode to the position battles that ultimately lead to the final 53. We have some similarities, some disagreements, some surprises and some fun. How do our picks match up with yours? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for 53: On Tap
S4E11_Training Camp: On Tap
Today on Season 4 Episode 11 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, With the start of training camp just 1 week away, the biggest question remains, will he, or will he not show up? The beat moves on, and so do we. It feels like its been forever since Green Bay has had fans in town, and the economy has felt it. The fans are back, and this episode is packed with Training Camp goodness. We talk roster battles, surprise ins, surprise outs, breakout players and position groups to watch. Of course, we couldnt have an episode without a couple of fan questions to wrap things up. This has been a historical offseason, will the regular season follow suit? Listen in and find out. And now its time for Training Camp: On Tap.
S4E10_The Void: On Tap
Today on Season 4 episode 10 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, there is no news coming out of Titletown, but that wont stop us From talking Packers with you. Brice and Ken take a look at our rookie class and set some lofty expectations, and we give you a sneak peak into training camp and our free agent darlings. Then the second half is all about you. We address multiple Fan questions covering everything from the impact of the new covid protocol, contract void years, and starting QBs, to tight ends, draft capital and our love for the Packers. There are only a few weeks left without football, let’s make the best of it. And now it’s time for The Void: On Tap
S4E09_Before the Dead Zone: On Tap
Today on Season 4 episode 9 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, The wild offseason continues for the Packers, and certain positions on the roster remain veiled in mystery. A 5th quarterback is signed, and we have a new face in the linebacker room. A couple of fan favorites get reworked deals, while the 2022 salary cap situation gets a little more complicated. Mini camp wraps up, Aaron Rodgers stays away, and Mark Murphy likes to talk. We round out the episode with a fan question and some fill in the blank. Hang in there Packers fans, we are in for a brutal 5 weeks. And now it’s time for Before the Dead Zone: on tap.
S4E08_OTHey!: On Tap
Today on Season 4 episode 8 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, Brice, Ken, and I sit down to talk a little OTAs and a lot of Aaron Rodgers. The Packer quarterback has decided to sit out OTAs for the first time in his 16 year career. With so many stories floating around, we give you our take on the matter. What does this mean for the Packers? What does this mean for Aarons Pocketbook? What does this mean for Jordan Love? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for OTHey!:On Tap
S3E07_Mini Camp:On Tap
Today on Season 4 episode 7 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. Brice and I wrap up our draft talk, and move on to the latest flavor of the month Aaron Rodgers. We couldn’t stay quiet on the topic forever, so we give you a small look into our current thoughts on the matter. After a year without, rookie mini camp was back in full swing this past weekend. 9 draft picks, 7 undrafted players and 9 futures contract players all took the field. What are our takeaways on our latest rookie class? What is our favorite part of mini camp? Who is going to be the rookie stand out this season? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Mini Camp:On Tap
S4E06_First Class: On Tap
Today on Season 4 episode 6 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, after taking a week to digest, Brice and Ken are back to talk the draft class of 2021. Following a brief introduction to our entire class, the fellas break it down UPP style. We talk favorite picks, sleeper picks, and the picks that made us go hmmmm. Toss in a few undrafted free agents and a certain news story, and it was quite the exciting weekend. Did Gutey get his guy? Was there too much emphasis put on a particular position group? Who is going to be left out in the cold? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for First Class: On Tap
S4E05_Draft Day Pt. 2: On Tap
Today on Season 4 episode 5 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, it’s our last episode before tomorrow nights draft, and we are putting in our final predictions. Brice, Ken, and myself debate whether or not Gutey sticks at pick 29, and if this is a make or break draft for him. We talk draft needs, and then welcome Jason Perone of Game On Wisconsin, Pack a Day podcast, and Quick Slants podcast to the UPP studio. We pick his brain while giving you our “No Matter What” guys as well as our draft sleeper picks. We all have a different approach to the draft this year, does it line up with yours? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Draft Day pt. 2: On Tap
S4E04_Draft Day Pt. 1: On Tap
Today on season 4 episode 4 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, the NFL Draft is only 8 days away, and we are full steam ahead. Brice and Ken kick things off by talking draft traditions and favorite Packers draft weekend memories. We go over some trade up trade down scenarios that could make sense, and some that probably won’t happen. The fellas start to develop draft crushes, while filling in those missing pieces on the roster. We round out the show with a little Draft Day Movie talk. Good times. We have our first round picks on the board, do they match yours? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Draft Day, Part 1: On Tap
S4E03_Fans: On Tap
Today on Season 4 Episode 3 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, we kick things off with a couple of Packers transactions, and a little Rodgers talk, but then it’s all about you. Brice and Ken tackle an episode full of listener questions, but we don’t forget those Fan favorite fill in the blanks. We talk current draft needs, we talk long term draft needs. Do the Packers trade up? Do they trade down? Do they stay put? Do the fellas have any draft crushes? Do the Packers blow it all up in 2022? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Fans: on tap.
S4E02_New Year Same Team: On Tap
Today on Season 4 Episode 2 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, it’s another week into the new league year, and the Packers re-sign a few of their own. They have yet to make any major moves for players outside of the organization, but does that mean they are not going all in? It’s Super Bowl or bust and this is the season to do it. Join Brice and Ken as they discuss this, address some listener questions, and put on their GM caps for some fill in the blank. There may not be a ton of action going on in Packerland right now, but the UPP studio is in full swing. Hang in there as we bring it to you week after week. And now it’s time for New Year, Same Team: On Tap
S4E01_New Year: On Tap
S3E89_Offseason Press Conferences: On tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 89 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, with only 7 days to go until the new NFL league year begins, all remains quiet on the Packers front. Brice, Ken, and I take a look at last weeks media sessions with Gutey and LaFleur, where they address the new coaching hires, expectations and more. In the second half, we shift our focus over to the mystery that is Jordan love. A few fan questions and a fill in the blank take us home. Hang in there Packers fans, this could be an interesting week. And now it’s time for Off-season Press Conference: On Tap
S3E88_Offseason-In the Trenches: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 88 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, Brice gets called away leaving Ken and I to take the reigns. It’s off-season business as usual as we chat about the most recent Packers news. We take a deep dive into the Offensive line depth for 2021, address some listener questions and pop in a fill in the blank question. What is the o-line going to look like next year? Who steps up and earns a starting role? Who is the line going to be protecting beyond 2021? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Off-season-In the Trenches: On Tap
S3E87_Offseason Continued: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 87 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, the off-season continues and Is just starting to heat up. The Packers are making moves and Brice, Ken, and I are here to talk about it. We have coaches coming in, coaches headed out, and salary cap moves being made. We focus on Joe Barry, address some listener questions and tie it all together with some fill in the blank. What do we think is next in store for the Packers? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Off-season Continued: On Tap
S3E86_The UPPies: On Tap
Today on Season 3 episode 86 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, the football season may be over, but the awards season is in full swing. Join Brice, Ken, and I as we pass out the most prestigious verbal awards this side of the Internet, the second annual UPPies. The MVP may not come as a surprise, but several other categories might. We have expanded a bit this year and can’t wait to share with you our top choices. Who is this years biggest surprise? Who is the biggest disappointment? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for The UPPies: On Tap
S3E85_Offseason: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 85 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, we have officially entered the offseason, and with it comes the speculation of what’s ahead. Brice and Ken dive head first into Packers news, including new hires, and coaching candidates. We address some listener questions and everyone’s favorite, fill in the blank. There is one final game left in the NFL season, are we going to watch? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Off-season: On Tap
S3E84_Endgame: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 84 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, It was a hard fought battle, but it’s over Packers fans. Once again the season ends with agonizing defeat in the NFC Championship game. Brice Ken and I step into the UPP studios to talk about what happened, the aftermath, and how we are feeling. We address listener questions, play some fill in the blank, and Ken addresses the Rodgers speculation. The season may be over, but there is much more to come from the UPP. Tune in and stay with us! And now it’s time for Endgame: On Tap
S3E83_Facing the Bucs_David Harrison (Again): On Tap
S2E82_And Then There Were Four: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 82 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, They came in as Rams and left as sheep as the Packers #1 offense made quick work of the leagues #1 defense. Brice starts out as the lone Wolf and goes over some impressive numbers the Pack put up this weekend. He gives out our game balls and basks in the glory of this dominating victory. In the second half Jason Perone hops into the UPP studio to help answer some listener questions and get the blood flowing for Tompa Bay. One more step Packers fans, and now it’s time for, And Then There Were Four: On Tap
S3E81_Facing the Rams-Alexis Kraft: On Tap
S3E80_The Divisional Round: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 80 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. It’s back to work for the Green and Gold, and back to the UPP studio for Brice and Ken. After two glorious days of Super Wildcard Weekend Football, we found out who has the pleasure of making the winter trip to House Lambeau. We take a look at the Rams and their mighty defense, answer a few fan questions and finish off with fill in the blank. Can Davante be stopped? Will our other weapons flourish? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for The Divisional Round: On Tap
S3E79_One Seed.: On Tap
S3E78_13-3: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 78 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. It was a short trip to Chicago, but the Packers took care of business and wrapped up the number 1 seed throughout the NFC Playoffs. Rodgers all but cemented the MVP award, Tae brings home some new hardware of his own, and we celebrate an unsung hero of the offense. We have listener questions, fill in the blank, and a bye week to contemplate. The Packers are playing their most complete football of the season, so what could possibly give the fellas pause? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for 13-3: On Tap
S3E77_Facing the Bears, Brad Spielberger, Part Deux: On Tap
S3E76_12-3: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 76 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. The Titans stormed into town, and left like lightweights after a drubbing at the hands of the Packers. Brice and Ken break down the most complete game of the 2020 season and give some game balls out along the way. We address a plethora of listener questions, and everybody’s favorite fill in the blank. It’s not all fun and games though, there is still work to be done. The Packers head to Chicago for the season finale, with playoff implications for both teams on the line. It’s go time Packers fans, and now it’s time for 12-3: On Tap.
S3E75_Facing the Titans, Bryan Dee: On Tap
S3E74_11-3: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 74 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. Ken returns to the UPP studio and the Pack march on. It wasn’t pretty, but the Packers came out of the weekend with another victory. The defense stepped up, the offense sputtered, streaks were broken, but Rodgers added yet another bullet point to his MVP resume. The fellas hand out game balls, answer listener questions, and fill in the blank. With the 1 seed in sight, the Packers prepare for their toughest matchup of the 4th quarter. Do we have concerns? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for 11-3: On Tap
S3E73_Facing the Panthers, Bill Riccette: On Tap
S3E72_Won and Not Done: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 72 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. Brice may be celebrating the NFC North Clinching victory over the Lions solo, but he still takes care of business. Rodgers steps ahead in the MVP race, Adams continues to play like the best wr in the league, and MVS is heating up at the right time. The defense continues to frustrate, but could they be putting it together when it matters? We have game balls, listener questions, and could a hungrier, healthier Carolina team be headed into town? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Won and Not Done: On Tap
S3E71_Facing the Lions, MathBomb: On Tap
S3E70_9-3: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 70 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. Another team enters Lambeau, and leaves with a loss. Brice and Ken break down the latest matchup against the hapless Eagles. The offense put on a show, more history was made, and the defense did what it needed to to get the job done. Who gets the game balls? It may not be who you expect. This week we have our first listener audio question and we play fill in the blank. What comes next? A trip to Detroit to face the pesky Lions. We are in the 4th quarter Packers fans. And now it’s time for 9-3: On Tap
S3E69_Facing the Eagles, Jon Marks: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 69 of the Unknown Packers Podcast, the Packers prolific offense continues to make strides. Rodgers steps closer to another NFL milestone, Adams is breaking Packers records and Brice introduces us to the newest member of the squad. Jon Marks of the Marks and Reese show on 94 WIP joins us in the second half to talk Eagles. What do they do well? What has gone wrong? Who do the Packers need to watch out for? Listen in and find out. And now it’s time for Facing the Eagles, Jon Marks: On Tap
S3E68_100: On Tap
Today on Season 3 Episode 68 of the Unknown Packers Podcast. Bears week ended with a bang as the Packers picked up their 100th victory in the series in dominating fashion. We got game balls, some big numbers, and a whole lot of good feelings after this one. Ken breaks down some salary cap questions from our listeners. Brice plays fill in the blank, and the fellas talk the position group that could be in the most trouble after next season. Let’s keep this train a rolling as the Eagles flock into town next weekend. And now it’s time for 100: On Tap