Explore every episode of the podcast Green Bay Chat

We discuss the 2026 Packers schedule: the flow of games, how home and away are mixed, the green package, schedule oddities, and the humor of the schedule makers.

We also reveal where the 2026 GBC Podcast Road Trip will be!

Plus, Neal addresses the parallels between the happiness of Arsenal fans right now as it compares to Packers fans in 1996.

This is our look at the six players drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 NFL Draft. Yes, we are excited about two Cornerbacks, two more on the Defensive Line, a Center named Jager, and a Kicker named Smack. We also point out the strengths of a few of the UDFA in Green Bay.

We talk about all things Packers and the 2026 NFL Draft.

What are the Packers going to do with their picks?

What needs have to be addressed?

How does free agency frame the discussion of needs?

What will the Packers draft tell us about the team in 2026?

What players are WE excited about?

Plus, general thoughts on Pittsburgh and the general excitement and energy of the draft.

We talk with Seahawks podcaster Tommy Driscoll from the 32 Insights Podcast about all things Seahawks and Super Bowl 60.

Tommy gives us the keys to the Seahawks' success from the historically good defense and how they will frustrate Drake Maye to Sam Darnold being the real deal. Also - is it legal? - special teams that are actually good!

We preview Super Bowl LX and look at the New England Patriots with a little help from our friends Pete and Divij at The Foxborough Fellows Podcast.

Get their insights into the Patriots season, expectations for the Super Bowl, and why they they don't want us as Packer fans to visit in the 2026 season for the Packers/Patriots game.

We talk about the divisional round games, and the Green Bay connections to the four teams playing in the conference championship games: Joe Lombardi, Eliot Wolf, John Schneider, and Davante Adams.

Also, our picks to go to the Super Bowl.

Recorded on the anniversary of Super Bowl II we spend a lot of time talking about how the Packers were outscored 25-6 in the 4th Quarter at Chicago.

The Wild Card Game had a glorious first half and a collapse in the 4th quarter.

We also talk about what it was like at Soldier Field before, during, and after the game.

Where do the Packers go from here? Yes, coaching is a key part of this discussion.

We talk with Charles Robinson of Arrowhead Addict and preview the entire NFL Playoffs including the strengths and weaknesses of the teams. We also predict games in the AFC and NFC playoffs through the Super Bowl.

Plus, Charles gives his thoughts on the Chiefs season and where they are moving forward.

A quick review of Week 18 at Minnesota and the end of the regular season.

It's Bears' Week, again! We preview the Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field this Saturday.

This episode is dedicated to our friend, Philip Resch.

We talk about the Packers/Ravens game (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and it being the last home game of the year.

Plus, discussion of playing the Vikings in the final week of the regular season as the Packers are locked into the 7 seed heading into the playoffs.

We review the Packers-Bears game and talk about where the Packers stand in the playoffs race, heading into a Saturday night showdown against the Ravens.

We review the Packers/Broncos game and talk about life after Micah and where the Packers go from here.

Plus, we pay tribute to Rob Reiner and all of his great films of our youth including: This is Spinal Tap, The Sure Thing, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, Misery, and A Few Good Men.

And, it's Bears Week again so we give our thoughts on the second matchup in 13 days, this one in Chicago.

It was a cold December day at Lambeau Field...

Big plays, loud crowds, festive tailgating, the Chicago Bears, and making new friends through social media.

And, a look ahead to Denver.

We get caught up and review two games: Packers/Vikings and Packers/Lions.

We also talk about tailgating in Green Bay and how it compares to post-gaming. The Lot 1 Tailgate Party also had a wedding proposal before the Vikings game.

Plus, a preview of Packers/Bears. It's Bears Week!

We talk about the Packers victory over the Giants at MetLife Stadium, including a truly dominating performance by Jordan Love. If only we could see the version of the game without all of the drops on offense and defense.

We also discuss the fan experience in NYC (and how it's different from that in Green Bay), including a fun evening at the legendary West Village Packers bar Kettle of Fish.

Plus, a brief preview of Packers/Vikings and Packers/Lions in the short week.

Ed Konopasek was an undrafted free agent signed by the Packers in 1987. He talked about the process of signing as an UDFA in the NFL, the nature of minicamps and training camp, and trying to make the team.

Ed returned to the Packers as a replacement player in 1987, starting three games at Left Tackle. We talk about the strange season of 1987 and what it's like to play for the Packers at Lambeau Field. He also talked about why Forrest Gregg was the perfect coach for the replacement players, as well as about how Tim Harris was a great leader on the team.

Plus, the adjustment to life after football and why he chose to live in Green Bay after his playing days. "Big Ed" was a really fun interview with lots of stories.

A review of the Monday Night Football loss against Philadelphia where the defense looked strong and held the opponents to just 10 points in the game. At the midway point of the season, the offense is sputtering.

We also look at tailgating with the Gold Package crowd under the disco light and get ready for the trip to New York to face the Giants in the Meadowlands.

We talk about the Packers/Panthers game and tailgating as part of a weekend that was fun in Green Bay (other than the game).

We preview Packers/Eagles on Monday Night Football.

We talk with Corrie Campbell of Legendary Enterprises, LLC, about the campaign to get Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (including a press conference on Monday, November 10, 2025, and the establishment of The Jack Vainisi Award).

Jack Vainisi built the foundation for the 1960s Lombardi Packers, revolutionized scouting in the NFL, and invented the modern basis for personnel departments.

Corrie also talks about The Green Bay Legends District (east of Lambeau Field) and how it celebrates Packers History.

We review a fabulous GBC Podcast road trip to Pittsburgh: the City, the Fans, and the Game.

We had the excitement of the Packers facing Aaron Rodgers, the energy of Packers fans all weekend, the dominant second half, and the takeover of Acrisure Stadium.

Our hosts in Pittsburgh were amazing. Thank you, Pittsburgh, for being so welcoming and making it an absolutely superb weekend.

We review the Packers/Cardinals game and Micah Parsons had a day!

The GBC Podcast Road Trip is off to Pittsburgh. We preview the entire weekend in the Steel City.

We review the Packers/Bengals game in Green Bay and the pre-game and stadium atmosphere. It was a good day for tailgating.

Plus, a preview of the Packers/Cardinals game as the team heads to Phoenix.

We preview the Packers-Bengals game. We look forward to seeing the Bengals fans and Bengal Jim come to Green Bay for a great Sunday of tailgating before the game, while also looking back at the 2021 Packers game in Cincinnati that started our tradition of an annual road trip and planted the seed for the GBC Podcast.

We talk with Mark and Jamie from Cheeseheads with Attitude, creators of Packers party songs including "I'm a Cheesehead Baby," "Where the Hell is Neenah?," and "Packer Face". We talk about their origins and rise, how to write a perfect parody song, reactions by Packers fans to C. W. A., and details of performing and the recording business. 

We review the Packers-Cowboys 40-40 tie: the good (offense), the bad (defense), and the ugly (special teams/asshats and coaching/time management). We get a bit passionate talking about this very frustrating game.

We discuss the Calamity in Cleveland, the Disaster at the Dawg Pound, the Embarrassment on Erie, Bleak vs the Browns, whatever other words you want to use to describe the collapse of the Packers and their bed-sh**ting against the Browns. Plus a preview of the Packers against the Cowboys at Jerryworld!

We review the Packers-Commanders game and how the Packers are different this year, talk about the atmosphere of the whiteout game, and preview the Packers-Browns game.

The crowd reactions to our new number One, review of game and win One over the Lions, tailgating in Lot One, and then a preview of the Packers-Commanders game.

We preview Packers-Lions, tailgating, and all of the festivities of the home opener weekend.

We look at the entire Packers roster, discussing the strengths and weaknesses. Then we predict the Packers season game-by-game, the NFL playoffs, and our Super Bowl winners.

THE PACKERS TRADED FOR MICAH PARSONS!!! We talk about the trade and what it means for the Packers, all the pure Packers happiness on social media, and make comparisons to the feelings when we signed Reggie White. Plus, a chant about Micah Parsons to sing at Lambeau. This is a very, very, very happy emergency podcast episode (recorded the night of the trade).

We review training camp and what we've seen from the new players as well as the development of players from last year.

We also discuss the possibilities of a Micah Parsons trade and new Packers president Ed Policy.

Oh, and a lot of gushing about Matthew Golden.

We talk with Sam Vainisi, the brother of legendary Packers personnel man Jack Vainisi, and the campaign to get Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The 2025 NFL Schedule has been released. We start planning ahead for an 18 week adventure and we announce the destination of this season's GBC Road Trip. Join us!

We went to the NFL draft in Green Bay! We talk about the entire experience in the city, including the draft area, the excitement among the crowds for the draft itself and for the Packers picks, booing Roger Goodell, chanting "the Bears Still Suck," talking with Jerry Kramer and Lynn Swann, the feel in the Stadium District and in bars and restaurants throughout Green Bay, and our post-draft fun. And, yes, we talk about the actual Packers draft picks as well.

Coming to Green Bay for the NFL Draft? Wondering where to go drinking to properly enjoy Green Bay [outside of the draft experience]? We've got you covered. From the bars of the stadium district, to the dive bars of Broadway, to downtown and rooftops, and the wider ranges of bars in downtown, Starlite, Line Kiln, and Allouez on the east side, plus De Pere - there are a diverse range of bars that can suit your interest and give you a feel for different parts of the culture of Green Bay. Plus the distinct foods to absorb the alcohol: fish fry, booyah, Green Bay-style chili, butter burgers, kringles. Enjoy them all - there's a lot more to Green Bay than the stadium-area experience.

We talk with draft guru and author of the 248-page UK and Irish Packers ( ⁨@UKPackers⁩ ) Draft Guide, Peter Jones, about all things NFL draft: which positions are strong, which positions are long, which positions are down to get the friction on. What players and positions are the best bets for Packers picks in the 1st round, in the early rounds, and in the late rounds? Who should the Packers trade up for, and what would cause the Packers to trade down? Peter watches hundreds of hours of college football every year in preparing his draft guide. Finally, Peter makes his Packers' first round pick, with his head and with his heart.

We talk about the NFL draft in Green Bay, Packers draft prospects and potential picks, and Packers free agency with Alex Strouf of ESPN/Milwaukee and ESPN/Madison.

What positions will the Packers focus on, who are the best prospects and players the Packers might pick at each position, and what do the Packers actions in free agency tell us about what Brian Gutekunst is thinking?

Plus our general excitement of the NFL Draft celebrating all things Green Bay and Wisconsin.

We have a wide-ranging discussion with radio veteran and Philadelphia native Scott Linn about the current Philadelphia Eagles team, Andy Reid, Philadelphia fandom (including the Super Bowls in 1980, 2004, and 2017, and the special magic of Philly sports in 1980), "coaching yogurt", #HobbyResponsibly, what it's like being on Radio Row during Super Bowl media week, how to have a great interview, watching this year's NFC CG in Barcelona and the nature of fandom, the Frankford Yellow Jackets, and the Philly musical antidotes to Taylor Swift: McFadden and Whitehead "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" and Grover Washington Jr.'s Winelight.

We talk all things Chiefs with Charles Robinson of Arrowhead Addict. What has this run been like as a Chiefs fan, do you embrace being the villain, what is different about this Chiefs team? How do Chiefs match up against the Eagles? How does this Chiefs run fit into Chiefs history?

Plus we talk about the Packers two threepeats (1929-1930-1931 and 1965-1966-1967), discussing favorite players from each threepeat. And which Taylor Swift songs best represent this Chiefs run? Finally, we predict the outcome of the game.

We discuss the Packers-Eagles playoffs game (including our many positive takes from the game), the pregame events in Philly, and interactions with Philly fans on the subway and at the Linc. Plus, we celebrate the 100th episode of the GBC Podcast!

Previewing the Packers-Eagles wild card playoffs game - what do the Packers need to do to win in Philly!

Plus discussion of the "hows" of going to the Linc and attending the game as a visiting fan, as well as our predictions for the game and the NFL playoffs.

We review the Packers-Bears game, including a number of curious decisions made by the coaching staff.

We also celebrate a number of "eight" milestones on the season, and talk about the game atmosphere in Lambeau Field and tailgating beforehand (including a visit to the Lot 1 Tailgate by former Packers QB Craig Nall).

Plus a rant about how to dress when playing in the cold.

We review the Packers-Vikings game, talking about what went wrong and the what-ifs, talk about play-calling and who should be more involved, discuss the Packers' Pro Bowl players, and preview Packers-Bears (including tailgating and Scott Schwartz's nomination for the Packers Fan Hall of Fame).

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We talk about the glorious MNF game between the Packers and Saints, including the beautiful December weather for tailgating and the game.

Plus, we preview Packers-Vikings, discussing which team is favored by the numbers on the season and what Green Bay has to do to get the 5 Seed in the Playoffs.

We talk with our friend Sam @anchorsawaysam about Packers-Seahawks, Packers home game weekends (including tailgating pregaming and postgaming), Packers fandom, and previewing Packers-Saints.

Sam also tells us about when her father was honored by the Packers "Salute to Service" and they were on the field pregame.

We review Packers/Lions with vigorous discussion about how to interpret what happened.

Preview of Packers/Seahawks, history of Packers/Seahawks, and a look at the playoff picture in the NFL.

Two home games, tailgating twice in 5 days. Discussion of the Packers victories over the 49ers and the Dolphins, tailgating in Lot 1, seeing friends old and new and an appreciation of the sense of place in Green Bay, and a special shoutout to Scott Schwartz, organizer of the Lot 1 Tailgate as he is nominated for the Packers Fan Hall of Fame. Plus previewing the Packers-Lions game.

We review the Packers/Bears game: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The glory of KGB (Karl Brooks) and just the tip. The inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. And the asshats saving this victory.

Plus: previewing the 49ers and Dolphins games, and tailgating before each game, as well as the Packers/49ers history in the 90s.

It's Bears Week! The Packers head to Chicago and we give more insight to the current teams in this long-standing rivalry.

With the Bye Week, we revisit our pre-season predictions. It was time for us to get our stories straight and see whether we wanted to stick with our playoff and Super Bowl picks.

Plus, some Packers history from a game played on November 12, 1995, just one of many epic moments in Packer Lore.