It’s the first show of the new year, and Dan is kicking things off inside The Man Cave Podcast with bold predictions and New Year’s resolutions across the sports world.

Dan and Brandon look ahead to 2026 in sports and lay out fearless forecasts on everything from the NFL to MLB and the NBA — including thoughts on potential quarterback movement, the future of LeBron James, and whether Major League Baseball avoids a lockout. Nothing is off limits.

Then the guys shift into New Year’s resolutions for their favorite teams, including:


Packers priorities for 2026 (trenches, health, and the O-line)


Vikings quarterback decisions and what must change


Brewers’ offensive needs and locking up young stars


Bucks’ future with Giannis and roster shake-ups


College football & basketball chaos — transfer portal, NIL, scheduling


Why college sports desperately need structure again

It’s part prediction, part therapy session, and part “careful what you wish for” as Dan rings in the new year with big ideas and even bigger opinions.

#TheManCavePodcast
#DanKasper
#SportsPodcast
#BoldPredictions
#NewYearsResolutions
#NFLTalk
#NBATalk
#MLBTalk
#Packers
#Vikings
#Brewers
#Bucks
#Giannis
#LeBronJames
#NFLQuarterbacks
#CollegeFootball
#TransferPortal
#SportsTalk

It&rsquo;s the first show of the new year, and Dan is kicking things off inside The Man Cave Podcast with bold predictions and New Year&rsquo;s resolutions across the sports world.
Dan and Brandon look ahead to 2026 in sports and lay out fearless forecasts on everything from the NFL to MLB and the NBA &mdash; including thoughts on potential quarterback movement, the future of LeBron James, and whether Major League Baseball avoids a lockout. Nothing is off limits.
Then the guys shift into New Year&rsquo;s resolutions for their favorite teams, including:
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<li data-start="1279" data-end="1345">
Packers priorities for 2026 (trenches, health, and the O-line)
</li>
<li data-start="1346" data-end="1400">
Vikings quarterback decisions and what must change
</li>
<li data-start="1401" data-end="1456">
Brewers&rsquo; offensive needs and locking up young stars
</li>
<li data-start="1457" data-end="1508">
Bucks&rsquo; future with Giannis and roster shake-ups
</li>
<li data-start="1509" data-end="1583">
College football &amp; basketball chaos &mdash; transfer portal, NIL, scheduling
</li>
<li data-start="1584" data-end="1639">
Why college sports desperately need structure again
</li>
</ul>
It&rsquo;s part prediction, part therapy session, and part &ldquo;careful what you wish for&rdquo; as Dan rings in the new year with big ideas and even bigger opinions. #TheManCavePodcast #DanKasper #SportsPodcast #BoldPredictions #NewYearsResolutions #NFLTalk #NBATalk #MLBTalk #Packers #Vikings #Brewers #Bucks #Giannis #LeBronJames #NFLQuarterbacks #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #SportsTalk

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! mancavepodmail@gmail.com

The Man Cave Podcast with Dan Kasper is your ultimate hangout for everything sports, life, and everything in between—all from the comfort of the man cave. Whether it’s breaking down the latest games, diving into sports history, sharing stories from the outdoors, or even venturing into some random off-the-wall topics, Dan brings real talk and real passion every episode. Featuring special guests, fan-favorite segments, and plenty of man cave vibes, this podcast is your go-to spot for unfiltered, down-to-earth conversations. So grab a seat, crack a cold one, and step into The Man Cave.

Episodes on the podcast also include the "715 Tailgate Series" which are segments about the #Packers, #Bucks, and #Brewers from Dan's radio show, "The Dan Kasper Show". 

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! mancavepodmail@gmail.com
The Man Cave Podcast with Dan Kasper is your ultimate hangout for everything sports, life, and everything in between&mdash;all from the comfort of the man cave. Whether it&rsquo;s breaking down the latest games, diving into sports history, sharing stories from the outdoors, or even venturing into some random off-the-wall topics, Dan brings real talk and real passion every episode. Featuring special guests, fan-favorite segments, and plenty of man cave vibes, this podcast is your go-to spot for unfiltered, down-to-earth conversations. So grab a seat, crack a cold one, and step into The Man Cave.
Episodes on the podcast also include the "715 Tailgate Series" which are segments about the #Packers, #Bucks, and #Brewers from Dan's radio show, "The Dan Kasper Show".&nbsp;

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Resolution and Bold Predictions

The countdown to kickoff is on, and the Packers’ path to victory starts in the trenches.

In this episode of The Man Cave Podcast, Dan Kasper breaks down one of the biggest keys to Saturday night’s playoff showdown between the Packers and Bears: stopping Chicago’s dangerous rushing attack. From red zone efficiency to early-down run defense, Dan explains why Green Bay can’t afford to settle for field goals—or allow Chicago to control the game on the ground.

Dan dives deep into:


Why touchdowns (not field goals) are critical to flipping the game script


The Bears’ elite rushing offense and dominant offensive line


How Jeff Hafley and the Packers defense must adjust after past run-defense failures


The importance of winning early downs and forcing third-and-long situations


How complementary football could be Green Bay’s best defensive weapon

Plus, Dan continues his countdown of the most memorable Packers–Bears games, including a personal reflection on the iconic 10–3 win that launched the Packers’ Super Bowl XLV run.

The episode wraps with a candid discussion sparked by Adam Schefter’s comments on Matt LaFleur’s contract status—raising bigger questions about whether Green Bay has historically been too conservative when it comes to paying coaches and assistants.

Playoff football, rivalry history, and tough conversations—this one has it all.

#ManCavePodcast
#Packers
#PackersBears
#NFLPlayoffs
#GoPackGo
#PackersNation
#BearsFootball
#NFLAnalysis
#GreenBayPackers
#PlayoffFootball
#LambeauField
#MattLaFleur
#NFLCoaching
#FootballTalk

The countdown to kickoff is on, and the Packers&rsquo; path to victory starts in the trenches.
In this episode of The Man Cave Podcast, Dan Kasper breaks down one of the biggest keys to Saturday night&rsquo;s playoff showdown between the Packers and Bears: stopping Chicago&rsquo;s dangerous rushing attack. From red zone efficiency to early-down run defense, Dan explains why Green Bay can&rsquo;t afford to settle for field goals&mdash;or allow Chicago to control the game on the ground.
Dan dives deep into:
<ul data-start="820" data-end="1204">
<li data-start="820" data-end="897">
Why touchdowns (not field goals) are critical to flipping the game script
</li>
<li data-start="898" data-end="962">
The Bears&rsquo; elite rushing offense and dominant offensive line
</li>
<li data-start="963" data-end="1050">
How Jeff Hafley and the Packers defense must adjust after past run-defense failures
</li>
<li data-start="1051" data-end="1130">
The importance of winning early downs and forcing third-and-long situations
</li>
<li data-start="1131" data-end="1204">
How complementary football could be Green Bay&rsquo;s best defensive weapon
</li>
</ul>
Plus, Dan continues his countdown of the most memorable Packers&ndash;Bears games, including a personal reflection on the iconic 10&ndash;3 win that launched the Packers&rsquo; Super Bowl XLV run.
The episode wraps with a candid discussion sparked by Adam Schefter&rsquo;s comments on Matt LaFleur&rsquo;s contract status&mdash;raising bigger questions about whether Green Bay has historically been too conservative when it comes to paying coaches and assistants.
Playoff football, rivalry history, and tough conversations&mdash;this one has it all. #ManCavePodcast #Packers #PackersBears #NFLPlayoffs #GoPackGo #PackersNation #BearsFootball #NFLAnalysis #GreenBayPackers #PlayoffFootball #LambeauField #MattLaFleur #NFLCoaching #FootballTalk

Packers Keys to Victory vs. Bears: Stop the Run, Finish Drives & A Franchise Question

In this episode of The Man Cave Podcast with Dan Kasper, the NFL regular season is officially in the books — and it’s time for PLAYOFF FOOTBALL. Dan dives into the full wild-card weekend slate and zeroes in on the matchup everyone is talking about: Packers vs. Bears… Round III.

This is only the third postseason meeting ever in this historic rivalry, and Dan breaks down why this one feels different, what’s at stake, and how both teams arrive at this moment. He also gets honest about the “careful what you wish for” feeling of wanting Chicago in the postseason… and the risk that comes with it.

Episode highlights include:


Full NFL playoff schedule rundown


Why Packers vs. Bears has extra spice this time


Revisiting 2010 and 1941 postseason meetings


Why Dan hates division matchups in the playoffs (as a fan)


Top key to victory #1 for Green Bay: finishing in the red zone


Why field goals won’t cut it against Chicago’s bend-but-don’t-break defense


How aggressive Matt LaFleur may need to be on 3rd and 4th down


The most memorable late-season Packers-Bears games and their playoff impact

Plus, Dan looks back at Week 18, young Packers defensive players stepping up, and how preseason-style snaps might pay off in the postseason.

If you love rivalry games, playoff pressure, and honest Green Bay talk — this is your episode.

#TheManCavePodcast
#Packers
#Bears
#PackersVsBears
#NFLPlayoffs
#GoPackGo
#ChicagoBears
#GreenBayPackers
#NFLRivalry
#RoundThree
#NFLPodcast
#FootballTalk
#RedZoneOffense
#KeysToVictory
#NFCPlayoffs

In this episode of The Man Cave Podcast with Dan Kasper, the NFL regular season is officially in the books &mdash; and it&rsquo;s time for PLAYOFF FOOTBALL. Dan dives into the full wild-card weekend slate and zeroes in on the matchup everyone is talking about: Packers vs. Bears&hellip; Round III.
This is only the third postseason meeting ever in this historic rivalry, and Dan breaks down why this one feels different, what&rsquo;s at stake, and how both teams arrive at this moment. He also gets honest about the &ldquo;careful what you wish for&rdquo; feeling of wanting Chicago in the postseason&hellip; and the risk that comes with it.
Episode highlights include:
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<li data-start="1321" data-end="1358">
Full NFL playoff schedule rundown
</li>
<li data-start="1359" data-end="1410">
Why Packers vs. Bears has extra spice this time
</li>
<li data-start="1411" data-end="1459">
Revisiting 2010 and 1941 postseason meetings
</li>
<li data-start="1460" data-end="1524">
Why Dan hates division matchups in the playoffs (as a fan)
</li>
<li data-start="1525" data-end="1599">
Top key to victory #1 for Green Bay: finishing in the red zone
</li>
<li data-start="1600" data-end="1679">
Why field goals won&rsquo;t cut it against Chicago&rsquo;s bend-but-don&rsquo;t-break defense
</li>
<li data-start="1680" data-end="1746">
How aggressive Matt LaFleur may need to be on 3rd and 4th down
</li>
<li data-start="1747" data-end="1826">
The most memorable late-season Packers-Bears games and their playoff impact
</li>
</ul>
Plus, Dan looks back at Week 18, young Packers defensive players stepping up, and how preseason-style snaps might pay off in the postseason.
If you love rivalry games, playoff pressure, and honest Green Bay talk &mdash; this is your episode. #TheManCavePodcast #Packers #Bears #PackersVsBears #NFLPlayoffs #GoPackGo #ChicagoBears #GreenBayPackers #NFLRivalry #RoundThree #NFLPodcast #FootballTalk #RedZoneOffense #KeysToVictory #NFCPlayoffs

Packers vs. Bears: Round III — Playoff Showdown and Keys to Victory

This episode of the Man Cave Podcast with Dan Kasper dives into a busy stretch of local winter sports. Dan breaks down conference play heating up across the region, schedules shifting with winter weather, and one of the biggest storylines of the year: UW–River Falls capturing a national championship after an incredible program turnaround.

We also get into:


The 50th anniversary matchup between Eau Claire North and Memorial hockey


The rise of UW–River Falls football and the journey from losing seasons to national champs


Caleb Blaha’s standout season and potential future at the next level


WIAC basketball battles for Eau Claire, Stout, La Crosse, and Platteville


Women’s and men’s hockey momentum heading into the home stretch


Why this second half of the winter sports season might be the best yet

If you’re into local athletics, rivalries on the ice, and playoff races in the WIAC, this episode is packed with storylines.

This episode of the Man Cave Podcast with Dan Kasper dives into a busy stretch of local winter sports. Dan breaks down conference play heating up across the region, schedules shifting with winter weather, and one of the biggest storylines of the year: UW&ndash;River Falls capturing a national championship after an incredible program turnaround.
We also get into:
<ul data-start="1085" data-end="1549">
<li data-start="1085" data-end="1162">
The 50th anniversary matchup between Eau Claire North and Memorial hockey
</li>
<li data-start="1163" data-end="1257">
The rise of UW&ndash;River Falls football and the journey from losing seasons to national champs
</li>
<li data-start="1258" data-end="1330">
Caleb Blaha&rsquo;s standout season and potential future at the next level
</li>
<li data-start="1331" data-end="1408">
WIAC basketball battles for Eau Claire, Stout, La Crosse, and Platteville
</li>
<li data-start="1409" data-end="1476">
Women&rsquo;s and men&rsquo;s hockey momentum heading into the home stretch
</li>
<li data-start="1477" data-end="1549">
Why this second half of the winter sports season might be the best yet
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re into local athletics, rivalries on the ice, and playoff races in the WIAC, this episode is packed with storylines.

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