The Brewer Fanatic Podcast

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

Episode 79: Why Did The Brewers Trade For Angel Zerpa?

Jack and Spencer break down the Angel Zerpa trade and updates from the Winter Meetings.

12-19
01:35:19

2025 MiLB Recap Episode 1: 2025 DSL & ACL Performances

Spencer and Joseph Zarr discuss the minor league departures and additions to this point in the offseason, and then break down their tiers for the DSL and ACL rosters from 2025.

12-12
02:52:45

Episode 78: Brewers Payroll Concerns, & Who's On The Trading Block?

Jack and Spencer discuss the latest reports about the Brewers' payroll situation, Freddy Peralta's future, and potential trade candidates.

12-05
01:05:17

Episode 77: Qualifying Offers & Tendering Arbitration

The guys discuss what Brandon Woodruff's return means for next season's starting rotation, Jake Bauers' potential importance in the middle of the order, and a few minor-league signings to keep tabs on.

11-22
01:13:26

2026 Offseason Live Episode 1: Brewers Free Agent Targets

Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin fire up our first Offseason Live pod, discussing which free agents on the 2026-2026 market are a good fit for the Milwaukee Brewers.

11-10
50:05

Episode 76: Qualifying Offers & Declined Options

The guys dive into the Brewers' option decisions, including why the team declined William Contreras' club option in favor of arbitration, what the departures of Rickie Weeks and Connor Dawson could mean for the coaching staff, and more. Meanwhile, Spencer offers prospect updates from winter ball and the AFL.

11-07
01:35:49

Episode 75: Talking About The Offseason

The guys discuss what lessons are to be learned from the Brewers' quick NLCS exit, the acquisition of Sammy Peralta, and how the shortstop mix could look next year. Spencer also gives reports from the Arizona Fall League.

10-24
02:01:12

Episode 74: On The Brink Of Elimination

Jack and Spencer discuss the hitting woes that have put the Brewers behind 3-0 in the NLCS and the state of the pitching staff.

10-17
01:28:25

2025 Postseason Episode 6: Frustration Abounds

Jake McKibben and Brock Beauchamp talk about the frustrations of Game 2 against the Dodgers, while previewing Game 3 in Los Angeles.

10-15
52:47

2025 Postseason Episode 5: Down 1-0 To The Dodgers

Jake McKibben and Brock Beauchamp break down the Game 1 loss to the Dodgers, and preview Game 2 on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

10-14
46:55

Episode 73: The Dodgers Are Coming To Town

Jack and Spencer break down the Brewers NLDS series win over the Cubs and preview the NLCS matchup against the Dodgers.

10-13
01:52:02

2025 Postseason Episode 4: Previewing Winner-Take-All Game 5

Jason and Jake preview the final game of the NLDS between the Brewers and Cubs. Who will the Brewers start, and which pitchers will be leaned on for bulk innings?

10-10
42:48

2025 Postseason Episode 3: Brewers Lose, Series Goes To 2-1

Jason and Brock talk about the Brewers' first loss of the postseason as they fell to the Cubs 4-3 in Wrigley Field. 

10-09
40:09

2025 Postseason Episode 2: Brewers Handily Beat Cubs, Again

Jake and Jason talk about the Brewers' big win in game two of the NLDS. Andrew Vaughn homered, and Jacob Misiorowski made his postseason debut for Pat Murphy's squad.

10-07
41:18

2025 Postseason Episode 1: Brewers Trounce Cubs In Game One

Brock Beauchamp and Jason Wang give their postgame reactions to the Brewers hammering the Cubs' pitching, scoring nine runs in the first two innings. The significant downside of the game being that Jackson Chourio left with the same hamstring injury that kept him out of the lineup for most of August.

10-04
47:03

Episode 72: Here Come The Cubs

Jack and Spencer break down how the Brewers and Cubs stack up against each other while previewing the I-94 NLDS.

10-03
01:04:24

Episode 71: Woody's Out, Is Miz In?

Jack and Spencer recap a 2-4 road trip in St. Louis and San Diego and start looking ahead to the NLDS, including how the Brewers might replace Brandon Woodruff and what role Jacob Misiorowski might play in the postseason.

09-26
01:05:59

Episode 70: Pitching Transitions

Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp to discuss the 5-1 homestand against the Cardinals and Angels, strong starts from a number of starting pitchers, Chad Patrick and Erick Fedde in bullpen roles, and to answer questions regarding the potential playoff roster, as well as some minor league focused questions.

09-19
01:56:53

Episode 69: 15 Games Left

Jack and Spencer recap a .500 road trip against the Pirates and Rangers, how the Brewers should approach the remaining 15 games of the regular season, and whether Craig Yoho should have been optioned back to Triple-A, and looked ahead to the prospects the Brewers will send to the AFL.

09-12
01:25:57

Episode 68: Bullpen In Tatters

The reliever injuries keep piling up as the Brewers enter the stretch run. Jack and Spencer discuss the current state of the bullpen, whether Jacob Misiorowski needs a role change, the backup catcher situation, Brice Turang and Freddy Peralta winning awards for August, and more.

09-05
01:46:05

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