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It's 2005 and The Green Bay Packers are on the clock in this year's NFL Draft. The last thing most Packers fans think the team needs in the draft is a new quarterback. Their team already has Hall of Famer, Brett Favre, who is ... Show More
Jun 2019
Jordan vs Isiah - The Freeze Out | 1
<p>It’s 1985. Michael Jordan is a flashy Chicago Bulls rookie, and Isiah Thomas is an established star for the Detroit Pistons. When they’re thrust together at the NBA All-Star Game, it’s not exactly love at first sight. Jordan feels slighted by Isiah, and Isiah can’t stand Jorda ... Show More
25m 49s
Jul 2019
Kobe vs Shaq - It’s Showtime | 1
<p>It’s 1996, and the Los Angeles Lakers are priming for greatness. First they sign the gargantuan, indomitable Shaquille O’Neal. Then they bring on a 17-year-old with epic potential: Kobe Bryant. What a coup, right? There’s only one problem. Shaq and Kobe can’t stand each other. ... Show More
27m 57s
Mar 2023
Aaron Rodgers Takes his Talents to East Rutherford, NJ
Aaron Rodgers went on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, putting an end to the lingering questions about his future by proclaiming, “I intend to play for the New York Jets.” The trade is all but a formality at this point, as both teams continue to negotiate and come to an agreemen ... Show More
28m 39s
Mar 2023
Hour 1 - Grass Is Greenest In Green Bay
In this hour of The Herd, Colin reacts to the pre-NFL Draft activity and moves of the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams. Also, despite the Green Bay Packer brass appearing to be done with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Colin gives us all the reasons why Rodgers should not leave ... Show More
40m 41s
Sep 2021
Aaron Rodgers Gets Roasted, Matthew Stafford is a Stud & the Browns' Baker Mayfield Problem
<p>On today’s episode, Jason does a deep dive into all the biggest headlines to come out of Sunday’s NFL action. If there's one thing we learned over the weekend, it's that negativity sells in sports media... and nobody had a worse weekend than Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Pac ... Show More
39m 7s
Sep 2021
The Packers are Just Okay, Josh Allen Coming Back to Earth & Tom Brady Defying Father Time
On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a very quick thought on the Green Bay Packers victory over the Detroit Lions on Monday Night. Everyone is going crazy over Aaron Rodgers' 4 touchdown passes, but let's keep it real: The game was ugly, the Lions are bad and the Packe ... Show More
27m 12s
Jan 2022
Hall of Fame Voters Got it Wrong, Aaron Rodgers Has to Leave Green Bay + Former Pro Bowl safety Donte Whitner
On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started with a quick though on the Los Angeles Lakers blowout victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Anthony Davis returned to the floor after 17 games away, but the big story to come out of this one was James Harden’s visible frustration during ... Show More
42m 43s
Jan 2021
Tom Brady is Like LeBron, Matt LaFleur Didn't Trust Aaron Rodgers? & the Chiefs Can't Be Stopped
On today’s episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to NFL Championship weekend. First, in the NFC, let’s give Tom Brady a round of applause for earning the win and getting to his 10th career Super Bowl. The things that he’s doing at age 43 are nothing short of magnificent ... Show More
36m 52s