Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast

In today’s episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle give their closing thoughts on the 2019-20 NBA season after the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Miami Heat. They reflect on Giannis's second MVP and discuss the news regarding a potential Christmas Day start for the 2020-21 campaign. Then, they dive into the Milwaukee Bucks offseason priorities and what magnitude of move they may need to make to put themse...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the abrupt end to the Milwaukee Bucks season and then dive deep into the listener mailbag on topics including who should take the fall for this year, Malcolm Brogdon, what backcourts we would take over the Bucks current iteration, potential roster shake-ups (or lack thereof) and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

After a scorching Game 4 from Khris Middleton, the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season (for now) as they try to stave off elimination and stare down an offseason that portends numerous questions the organization likely weren't ready to answer. In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the Giannis injury, how to parse out blame, frustration over the lack of adjustments and general discussi...

In today's episode, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Kyle and Adam to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks historic strike last week in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha. Dan breaks down the implications of Milwaukee's players specifically calling for action from the Wisconsin State Legislature and breaks down the impending special session that Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez have...

In today's episode, Adam and Kyle dive into Milwaukee's lackluster Playoff performance thus far, before a comforting Game 3 win that brought our first glimpse of the regular season-wrecking team. We talk increased defensive intensity, Giannis' paint struggles, if the real Khris Middleton will please stand up and Bud's deeeep Playoff rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Enough seeding game talk, the Bubble playoffs are here and we've got meaningful games for the first time in over four months. Riley and Kyle talk about the statistical breakdown between the Bucks and Magic, weigh the impact of the injury bug on Orlando's chances, and determine what Milwaukee's goals should be heading into their first-round series. Riley's Song He's Listening to Now: Sunrise by Mic...

Why are we even watching? Because we're Bucks fans, that's why. Kyle and Riley try to get to the bottom of whether anything of substance can be gleaned from a 1-2 week, what trends we like and dislike 8 games into the bubble, whether the bench is going to sink the team, plus our first-ever soft open! Kyle's suggested song of the week: Burna Boy - On The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

With Adam away, it's up to Kyle and Riley to give their first impressions of the Bucks in the seeding games against the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. They talk about early concerns, early hopes, the vagaries of modern reffing, and whether anything we talk about today even matters once the "seeding" games are finished. That, and the usual miscellanea with a look at what's next on Milwaukee's...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle examine the state of the NBA's bubble in its early stages, as well as the Bucks general good health heading into their first two scrimmages. Then, they discuss if there are any takeaways from Milwaukee's wins against the Spurs and Kings, including their love affair with the Giannis/Khris P&R as well as Brook Lopez's strong play thus far. Learn more about yo...

In this week's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam reunite to break down the ins and outs of the NBA's plan to return on July 31 with competition in Orlando, FL. How does the plan impact the Bucks' chances of winning the ultimate prize, and would any alternative formats have been preferred if Milwaukee wasn't such a successful team this year? Then, they run through the usual potpourri of miscellaneous s...

Ever wondered what it's like attending a Bucks game as a member of the media? Gabe Stoltz makes his podcast debut to give an insider's perspective on just that. He and Riley talk about a typical night at the Forum, getting to know the players when the cameras aren't on, the art of analyzing basketball with a tight deadline, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Brew Hoop's (other) co-managing editor makes his triumphant return to the podcast feed in this week's "Inside the Basketblogger's Studio" interview. The conversation starts out tackling social media's outsized impact on fan discourse before diving into the Xs and Os of running the site, how Brew Hoop has morphed from Mitchell's early days, the definitive Jason Kidd retrospective, and plenty more....

We venture beyond our usual podcast hosts and... bring in one of the staff's other podcast hosts as Andrew Goodman joins Riley in The Studio. They talk about the path of an LA-native to Bucks fandom, go behind the scenes of doing media on the West Coast, why planes are superior to helicopters, cooking, the "date with destiny" feel of the FTD team, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In a highly-anticipated sit-down, Kyle Carr goes into the Basketblogger's Studio to discuss what it's like being the maestro behind Brew Hoop's social media presence, the significance of his pieces on Sterling Brown, fatherhood in Madison, and whether or not he will bring back his (in)famous post-game Periscope broadcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin our newest interview series, "Inside the Basketblogger's Studio", where Riley sits down with members of the Brew Hoop staff to discuss their relationship with the Bucks, the site, and their personal stories. Our first guest is site co-managing editor Adam Paris who talks about covering the Bucks from the East Coast, his greatest Brew Hoop and non-Brew Hoop accomplishments, and the vagarie...

Yes, there is still little to no news as to when the NBA may make its triumphant return. In this episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down the continued uncertainty, including from Adam Silver, before diving into a potpourri of topics that devolve quickly from the usual basketball-related discussions. Finally, they see which '90-91 Buck would fit best on the current team and simulate the final two...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle re-convene to run down the news coming out of conference calls with Bucks' top brass and several prominent players. They discuss how the long layoff could hinder the Bucks should play continue, and discuss the possibility of play continuing at all. Then, they dive deep into some nicknames from Bucks' past for a trivia session before sounding off on who from...

With Bucks basketball still seemingly months away, Adam, Riley and Kyle gather to share their highlights and lowlights of the season thus far, including what preseason predictions were right on vs. missed the mark. Then, they discuss which members of the 2005-06 Bucks they would pluck for this year's team, do the usual potpourri and simulate the week's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle take the podcast...LIVE on YouTube. Yes, for anyone who wants to tune in, we'll be streaming our recording on Sunday mornings, bear with us as we see how it translates to the podcast version. For this, we start by reacting to the suspension of play and discuss the resulting narratives, including how this could impact Giannis long-term decision to stay with...

In this episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle convene to talk about the losses handed to the Milwaukee Bucks by both the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Did either game expose issues the Bucks will face come playoff time? Then, they go through the majority of the Bucks roster and how much they trust them to perform in the Playoffs. They close it out with the usual miscellaneous topics. Learn more about...

Missed us? Kyle and Riley are back from the pod's impromptu hiatus to catch up on all things Bucks since the All-Star Break: Wrecking narratives, Giannis's mid-range mojo, and the overwhelming depth of Milwaukee's roster. Then, we jump into a mailbag to talk about whether we can Trust These Bucks before closing the episode with a bevy of Vulture Talk and Kyle's personal 'Miami nightlife is undefea...

The return of the Bucks Film Room Podcast features a mailbag about Giannis Antetokounmpo's bag, Khris Middleton's chances at an All-NBA team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss their thoughts on Milwaukee electing not to make a move during the trade deadline while the majority of their Eastern Conference competitors do too. Then, they touch on what to expect from Marvin Williams, break down the 76ers victory and Riley expresses his undying enthusiasm for All-Star Weekend. Thanks for listening to us drone on over the course...

NOTE: We recorded before Milwaukee's 129-108 victory over the Suns on Sunday, February 2nd. In this week's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down Khris Middleton's big night against the Wizards before dissecting Milwaukee's loss against the Denver Nuggets despite playing fairly well. Then, they chat about Khris' All-Star Selection, whether Eric Bledsoe constitutes a snub and could Donte have mad...

In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle touch briefly upon the loss of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant before moving into their usual game recaps. Then, they discuss the All-Star voting results, potential trades for the Bucks and close it out with the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices