Brewer Fanatic Podcast

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By: Jack Stern & Spencer Michaelis

A weekly podcast about the Milwaukee Brewers, with in-depth analysis from Brewer Fanatic beat writer Jack Stern and minor-league specialist, Spencer Michaelis.

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Winning Games & Benching Young Players
Yesterday at 2:10 PM

Jack and Spencer debate whether Pat Murphy should have benched Cooper Pratt in New York, break down Jacob Misiorowski excelling without his best stuff, and more.


Sunday Live: Bully Beatdown
Last Monday at 2:20 PM

Jake McKibbin and Jason Wang go over another strong week for the Brewers which included a historic display of offense.


Succeeding Down The Stretch
08/21/2026

The Brewers got back on track with series wins against the Dodgers and Mariners. Jack and Spencer recap the week that was, concern level over Kyle Harrison's velocity, potential September call-ups, and more.


Sunday Live: West Coast Road Trip
08/17/2026

Jake McKibbin and Jason Wang show some love to Milwaukee men that have been stepping up to the late over the past few weeks.


West Coast Blues
08/14/2026

Spencer returns to the show as he and Jack assess the level of concern after a three-game sweep in San Diego.


Sunday Live: Starting the Second Half
08/10/2026

Jake McKibbin and Jason Wang recap the trade deadline and talk about what to expect from Milwaukee in the final two months of the regular season.


Brewers Trade Deadline Review
08/07/2026

Jack is joined by Owen Jonas of Reviewing the Brew to break down the Brewers' trade deadline additions, Brandon Sproat's demotion to Triple-A, Pat Murphy moving Christian Yelich down in the lineup, and more.


Brewers Trade Deadline Live
08/04/2026

Lou Hennessy and Mitch Widmeier are joined by Brock Beauchamp and Jake McKibbin to discuss the Brewers deadline as it happened!


Trade Deadline Live: Get Ready to Eat Cheese Curds, Buddy
08/03/2026

One day before the 2026 trade deadline, Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin dive into what the Brewers have done and what deals could still go down in the future.


What Do The Brewers Actually Need At The Trade Deadline?
07/31/2026

With the trade deadline days away, Jack and Spencer take a final look at the Brewers' needs after a tough series in San Francisco.


Sunday Live: Deadline Discussion
07/27/2026

Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin talk about what Milwaukee could get up to at the deadline given their historic season thus far.


Joey Ortiz Is On Fire! (Not Literally, That'd Be Terrible)
07/24/2026

The Brewers have gone back to winning ways out of the All-Star break despite not playing their best baseball, and third baseman Joey Ortiz has been one of the hottest players in the game.


Brewers Draft Recap, & Lance McCullers Jr. Trade
07/17/2026

Jack and Spencer react to the Lance McCullers trade and recap the Brewers' selections in this year's draft.


Sunday Live: Let's Take A Break
07/13/2026

As we cruise into the All-Star break, Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin look back on how the season has gone and what to expect in the second half.


2026 MLB Draft Preview, & Woodruff Heads Back To IL
07/10/2026

The guys are joined by Jamie Cameron of Destination: The Show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft before reacting to Brandon Woodruff's latest shoulder injury and successful stops in Arizona and St. Louis on the road trip.


Sunday Live: All-Star Snubs & The Injury Bug
07/06/2026

Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin talk more Brewers baseball and go over the state of the team as we head into the Midsummer Classic.


Garrett Mitchell's Hot Again, & Is Brandon Sproat Good Now?
07/03/2026

The Brewers dropped a three-game series against the Cubs but took three of four from the Reds. Jack and Spencer break down the action, including Brandon Sproat's improvements and Garrett Mitchell's big week.


Sunday Live: Dominating The Division
06/29/2026

Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin talk through Week 14 of the Brewers' season during which the team faced off against the Reds and Cubs.


Woodruff's Back? Maybe?
06/26/2026

The guys recap an up-and-down road trip to Atlanta and Cincinnati, encouraging signs from Brandon Woodruff and Brandon Sproat, and Craig Yoho's future with the Brewers.


Sunday Live: Continuing To Cook
06/22/2026

In Week 13 of the season, Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin discuss who's hot, who's not, and other Brewers news.


Welcome To Milwaukee, Cooper Pratt!
06/19/2026

Jack and Spencer react to Jacob Misiorowski's historic 95-pitch shutout against the Phillies and preview what to expect from Cooper Pratt.


Luis Lara Gets Surprise Extension
06/12/2026

Jack and Spencer break down Luis Lara's extension, Brandon Woodruff's rehab start in the ACL, some concerning signs for Christian Yelich, and the Brewers' 4-2 week in Colorado and Las Vegas.


You're Injured, I'm Injured, Everybody's Injured
06/05/2026

The injuries keep coming for the Brewers' pitching staff. In this week's episode, Jack and Spencer discuss what's next for the staff and more. Discussed in this episode are DL Hall, Grant Anderson, Robert Gasser, Coleman Crow, David Hamilton, Jaron DeBerry, and others.


MiLB Update: Catching Up With The Brewers' Farm After Two Months
06/01/2026

Spencer is joined by Alex Robbins (BrewersFarm) to discuss the first two months of the Brewers' minor-league season. They dive into who's hot, who's not, and some pleasant surprises at each level. They also discuss some sleepers in the system, some slow starters who might get it going, and a quick preview of DSL names to watch. Players discussed include Alexander Frias, Jayden Dubanewicz, Jesus Made, Bishop Letson, Tyson Hardin, and many more!


Brewers Send Cardinals Message Of Friendship
05/29/2026

The guys react to Abner Uribe and the Brewers' controversy with the Cardinals, Jacob Misiorowski continuing his dominant May, and Robert Gasser's future after another rough start.


Beating The Cubs, & A 5-1 Road Trip
05/22/2026

Jack returns to the show as he and Spencer break down a 5-1 road trip against the Twins and Cubs, Shane Drohan and Chad Patrick emerging in the bullpen, Jake Bauers' breakout, and more.


RD Topp Joins The Pod, Talks Miz, & Brewers Series Wins
05/15/2026

Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp of Milwaukee's Tailgate to discuss the Brewers' sweep over the Yankees, their series win over the Padres, Jacob Misiorowski's dominance, Brice Turang's continued ascension, and a lot more!


The Brewers Offense Is Healing Up
05/08/2026

Jack and Spencer discuss what the return of Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn means for the Brewers' lineup, their struggles with using the ABS challenge system, the state of the starting rotation, and more.


Sunday Live: The Offense Is Back!
05/04/2026

Jake McKibbin and Jason Wang talk about the Brewers' showing in week 6.


Brewer Rotation Upheaval
05/01/2026

Jack returns to the show as he and Spencer discuss the concern level for Angel Zerpa and Brandon Woodruff, who could step up on the pitching staff, the significance of how the Pirates pitched Garrett Mitchell, and more.


Sunday Live Episode 3: It's Hard To Hit Homers When You Bunt
04/27/2026

It was not a pretty week for the Brewers, facing some tough pitchers with a battered lineup. How much can we make of their tawdry results?


Epiosode 93: Talking Brewers With Curt Hogg
04/24/2026

Spencer is joined by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to discuss Quinn Priester's rehab, the Brewers series with the Tigers, the panic level with the bullpen, prospects, and more.


Episode 92: Should We Be Concerned About The Infield?
04/20/2026

Jack and Spencer discuss Trevor Megill's status in the bullpen, the level of concern for the left side of the infield, Coleman Crow's MLB debut, and more.


Sunday Live Episode 3: A Tough Week Of Baseball
04/13/2026

Jason and Jake discuss a tough week of Brewers baseball.


Episode 91: Will Mitchell Keep It Up, & What To Do With Sproat
04/10/2026

The guys break down the Brewers' road trip to Kansas City and Boston, what to make of Garrett Mitchell's hot start, and how the team should handle Brandon Sproat's early struggles.


Sunday Live Episode 2: Garrett Mitchell Is On A Tear
04/06/2026

Jason and Jake break down this week of Brewers baseball, including Garrett Mitchell's explosive start to the 2026 season.


Episode 90: Vaughn Injured, Pratt Extended
04/03/2026

Jack and Spencer react to Andrew Vaughn's injury, how Brewers starters fared in their first turn through the rotation, Cooper Pratt's reported extension, and more.


Sunday Live Episode 1: Brewers Sweep White Sox In Dynamic Fashion
03/30/2026

Jason and Jake settle in for the first show of the season, watching the final minutes of the Brewers' amazing comeback against the White Sox, completing their opening weekend sweep of the South Siders.


Episode 89: Opening Day 2026
03/27/2026

Opening Day is here! Jack and Spencer react to the Brewers' first regular-season game, break down new acquisition Jake Woodford, and discuss Jackson Chourio's fractured hand.


Episode 88: Brewers Trim Roster In Lead-up To Opening Day
03/20/2026

Jack and Spencer react to the Brewers' latest roster moves as Opening Day nears. Will Brandon Lockridge make the roster, and what to think of Blake Perkins, Tyler Black, and Logan Henderson returning to minor-league camp?