The Barrel Banter - A Milwaukee Brewers Show

S2, E33: The Brewers managed to score just two runs in the first two games of the series, heading to Atlanta tied at 1-1. Do the Brewers have what it takes to win the series still? What do the Brewers need to improve upon in order to win the series?

S2, E32: Will the Brewers be able to overcome the unfortunate and avoidable injury of Devin Williams? We also take a look at the Brewers' series with the Braves in the NLDS starting on Friday, including: 1. Who might make the Brewers' roster 2. Who to watch out for on the Braves 3. Will the Brewers win the series?

S2, E31: The Brewers officially locked up the division on Sunday, a formality that spurred a large-scale celebration in Milwaukee. We debate whether or not Corbin Burnes should win the Cy Young this year, or if Max Scherzer should. And the Cardinals keep winning... should the Brewers be worried about facing them in the Postseason?

S2, E30: Like usual, the Cardinals are surging after taking G1 of the series against the Brewers. They have "the look" like no one can beat them. Should we be worried about our foes from St. Louis? The Brewers have more than 26 guys that should make the Postseason roster but not everyone can make it. Who should? And should Lauer or Houser get the start? Also, Bubber Jonnard.

S2, E29: In our first episode in a few weeks we wander through a number of topics as the Brewers continue their control of the NL Central, such as: Who is Ted Simmons joining in the Hall of Fame among Brewers? How does the current Brewers' team stack up against 1982, 2011, and 2018? What can MLB do to improve September call ups and roster management? Do the Brewers actually want the 1 seed? We're...

S2, E28: Adames for MVP and much more

S2, E27: The Brewers' offense has picked it up lately. What and who is primarily behind the cause? The Brewers did well at the trade deadline, so how do they stack up with the other NL Postseason teams? 4th? 1st? Rowdy Tellez is good.

In today's bonus episode we look at the Brewers' trades for Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Norris, and John Curtiss. What did they have to give up for the trio and what kind of roles do they figure to have? Catch up on the latest moves around the league as well in the short bonus episode.

S2, E26: Today's podcast dives into the guys the Brewers drafted last week, starting with CF Sal Frelick and 2B Tyler Black. What kind of players do these guys project as, and who can we look into in the later rounds? The trade deadline is this Friday at 3 P.M. Can we expect the Brewers to pull the plug on a big move that could bolster their WS chances? And did we just see a preview of the World S...

S2, E25: Today was probably the most packed episode we've done, barely even getting to the draft but covering the Brewers big 7 game lead in the division, along with a couple trades and some bullpen arms that have arrived, or will arrive. How does Rowdy Tellez fit into the Brewers' plans? Should they still go after another first baseman? We were pretty optimistic about the Brewers going into the s...

S2, E24: The Brewers are firing on all cylinders showing what they can do. But are they built to last the duration of the season and into October? Will Freddy Peralta still make the All-Star team, and was Omar Narvaez snubbed? The emergence of Jake Cousins and Miguel Sanchez have been huge, so should the Brewers still add bullpen help at the deadline? Or infield help? We answer all these questions...

S2, E23: Foreign substances have been all the rage, how has it affected the Brewers? Is it possible the looming foreign substance threat had something to do with the Willy Adames trade? And... wait could the Brewers trade for another shortstop even better than Adames? We talk about a possible trade for a star that could ignite the Brewers to a deep playoff run.

Bonus: We brought in our now two-time guest, Michael from @buckshouse on Instagram, the biggest Bucks fan page on the platform. The Bucks survived a thrilling series against Brooklyn and now have to face a significantly easier Atlanta team, but will the Bucks run out of steam? Will the Bucks be able to contain Trae Young, and how will Atlanta defend Giannis? Our terrific guest answers all the bigg...

S2, E22: We wander all over the map in today's episode, covering sticky substances, standings across baseball, and of course the Brewers' recent struggles. Do the Brewers have a deep enough bullpen to last deep into October? Or even June? The Negro Leagues is finally starting to get the credit it has long deserved, so who were the Milwaukee Bears and why are they significant? Also... Go Bucks

S2, E21: Foreign substances have been all the rage lately with all eyes on Trevor Bauer and Gerrit Cole, but is Corbin Burnes among those using foreign substances, and how could it affect him? The Brewers have more than taken care of business as of late, will they be able to keep it up? And how will the Brewers proceed having lost Travis Shaw for most of the remainder of the season?

S2, E20: In today's episode we take a deep dive into Freddy Peralta's emergence as an ace on the Brewers' terrific pitching staff. What got him there, is it sustainable, and how can he improve are all questions we answer. How will the Brewers fare without Kolten Wong yet again? The Brewers now have Luis Urias to step up, is he better than most Brewer fans think? The Brewers had a great week, but w...

Bonus: Deviating from the Brewers today, we talk about the Bucks' huge series against Brooklyn. To do so, we bring in the owner of the biggest Bucks' Instagram fan page, Michael Carrao of @buckshouse.  Do the Bucks have what it takes to overtake the big three of KD, Harden, and Kyrie? Bucks in 6... or will it be tougher than that? The Bucks will be tested this series in what could be the biggest m...

S2, E19: The Brewers had a great week and have an easy June, presumably setting them up to make a run at one of the better records in the National League. They took care of the Nationals and split with the Padres, what are some takeaways. How many All-Stars will the Brewers have this year? Will Freddy make it? We break it own. We talked about the rebuild last year, but how have the Brewers fared a...

S2, E18: The Brewers spent a few years building for the future acquiring the likes of Lewis Brinson, Corey Ray, and Luis Ortiz, but has the rebuild been successful? Maybe it has been, but in a different way than anticipated. How will the Adames/Richards trade affect the infield and bullpen roles? We break that down, and how it could spell the end of Big Dan's time in Milwaukee. The Brewers look ah...

The Brewers made the biggest trade of the season so far, dealing quality young relievers JP Feyereisen and Drew Rasmussen in exchange for shortstop Willy Adames and pitcher Trevor Richards. What should we make of the trade for the Brewers? And how do they each fit into the Brewers’ plans? How does it affect the way they might use Urías or Shaw? It’s a big trade that sparks a lot of questions, but...

S2, E17: The Brewers clearly need some fixing, but how do they do that? We outline three ways to do it. Milwaukee, aka the bobblehead capital of the world, is going to be home to some great giveaways this summer. Listen to us as we detail them and break down our favorites. Bunting is a thing of the past, right? Not so fast. The Brewers could maybe benefit from bunting more, and maybe some other ol...

S2, E16: The Brewers had their first rough week of the year, and the primary reason was the offense. Could, or should help be on the way? If so, at what position? We look at a few options the Brewers should pursue via trade. Or wait, Albert Pujols is on the market could he be an option?? When is Yelich coming back now, and Burnes too? You have questions, we have answers. If you’d like to support o...

S2, E15: Despite 16 players being on the injured list right now, the Brewers took 3 of 4 from a great Dodger team? If they weren't already the best team in the NL, are they now? When is Yelich coming back? What about Cain? We have the updates! And what can we expect from this team going forward? More of the same, better, or worse? Listen to find out! If you’d like to support our podcast, we’d grea...

S2, E14: Successful week to say the least. Save for a 15-2 blowout loss against Chicago, the Brewers swept San Diego and took 2 of 3 from the Cubs in their weeklong road trip. When is Yelich coming back? We answer when that answer might be, but a few guys were put on the injured list. And a new Major League debut from a former top prospect? How much of an impact will Corey Ray have on the team? If...

S2, E13: The Brewers had a dramatic week against Chicago, primarily with Willson Contreras leaning into hit by pitches. That led us to think... who are our least favorite players across Major League Baseball? Could tension boil over into this weekend's series with the Cubs and a fight break out on the field? Also, a tough series in Pittsburgh didn't help the Brewers, but thankfully it is still ear...