Brewer Fanatic Podcast

In an extended episode and the first of a five part series, Joseph Zarr joins Spencer to discuss the Brewers 2024 MiLB season, some of the departures and additions, updates on how players from the organization have fared in the AFL and winter leagues, and also placed DSL and ACL prospects into tiers based on their future potential.

Jack and Spencer break down Willy Adames's free agency and a flurry of Brewers moves to begin the offseason, including declining club options for Colin Rea and Devin Williams.

Jack and Spencer react to recent news on the coaching staff, including Chris Hook's new contract and Quintin Berry following Craig Counsell to Chicago.

Jack and Spencer discuss Matt Arnold and Pat Murphy's final press conferences of the season and take listener questions on pending offseason decisions.

Jack and Spencer dissect another heartbreaking playoff series loss - and why this keeps happening to the Brewers - before transitioning into offseason coverage.

In this playoff preview episode, Jack and Spencer break down their preferred Wild Card rosters, how the Brewers will manage their pitching staff, and much more.

Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp of Milwaukee's Tailgate. They discuss the Brewers taking 2 of 3 in Arizona and then 2 of 3 at home against Philadelphia, the Brewers clinching the NL Central, Christian Yelich in the TV booth, Chris Hook's wizardry, and much more!

The guys recap the Rockies and Giants series, Colin Rea's recent struggles, the changes Aaron Civale and Frankie Montas have made since joining the Brewers, the value of keeping the coaching staff intact under Pat Murphy, and more.

Jack and Spencer discuss some in-game decisions during the Reds and Cardinals series, why re-signing Willy Adames in free agency is unlikely, Jack's presence on two championship-winning softball teams in as many weeks, and more.

The guys discuss the series wins against Oakland and San Francisco, Blake Perkins's preparation and baseball IQ, Aaron Ashby's resurgence, Chris Hook's value to the Brewers, and more!

The guys discuss the sweep of the Guardians and the series loss at the hands of the Cardinals. They break down some changes Frankie Montas and Aaron Civale have made and the results of those changes so far, they explain their frustration with a particular part of William Contreras's game, talk about Devin Williams's heavy usage coming off of injury, and much more.

Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel fills in for Spencer as he and Jack discuss Christian Yelich's season-ending back surgery, a series split with the Dodgers with some questionable bullpen management, whether Jacob Misiorowski or Craig Yoho could join the Brewers down the stretch, and more.

The guys recap the lackluster Nationals series and the offensive explosion in the Braves series. They break down Frankie Montas's first two starts, Jackson Chourio's continued dominance at the plate, Willy Adames's struggles in the field, and why they're still hesitant to jump on the Garrett Mitchell bandwagon.

In an extended episode, the guys recap the trade deadline and give their take on why it was a quiet one for the Brewers, break down some head-scratching decisions by Pat Murphy against the Braves, and discuss whether Milwaukee can hang onto its lead in the NL Central.

The guys break down the successful five game road trip to Minnesota and Chicago, discussing Jackson Chourio's huge two game series against the Twins, the Brewers proclivity for bunting against the Cubs, the upcoming bullpen roster crunch and much more!

The guys discuss a sluggish finish into the All-Star break, what the second half could have in store, how the Brewers could manage a potential bullpen crunch, and more. Spencer also recaps how the Brewers did in this year's MLB Draft.

In the first half of this episode, the guys are joined by Jamie Cameron to discuss the upcoming MLB Draft from a Brewers perspective. During the second half, they go through the series losses to the Dodgers and Pirates, discuss another strong Tobias Myers outing, William Contreras' defense, and more!

The guys break down the Cubs series and 75% of the Rockies series (curse you, MLB schedule makers). They discuss Joel Payamps' struggles, the grand slam binge, Colin Rea's continued excellence, the Aaron Civale trade, and much more!

The guys recap the rest of the Brewers West Coast trip and a sweep of the Rangers at home, break down the recent pitching performances of Carlos Rodriguez, Tobias Myers, and Dallas Keuchel, and more.

Jack and Spencer discuss the Reds series and the Angels series, how the defense has carried the team of late, Snoop Dogg, Tyler Black's role, and much more!

Jack and Spencer discuss the Brewers 4-2 week against the Tigers and Blue Jays, William Contreras' recent struggles, Carlos Rodriguez's debut, potential outfield logjams, Jacob Misiorowski's future, and much more!

Jack and Spencer discuss the recent two series stretch against the White Sox and Phillies, what can be gleaned from those six games, whether people should be concerned about the offense, Aaron Ashby's return, and much more.

Jack and Spencer discuss the Boston series, Craig Counsell's return, openers, mustaches, the Blake Perkins Game and much more.

Jack and Spencer recap a tough start to the road trip, Pat Murphy's decision making in the Marlins series, Robert Gasser's outlook, and more.

Jack and Spencer discuss another successful homestand, an offensive onslaught, Robert Gasser's debut, Jake Bauers breaking out at the plate, and much more.