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 82: Goodbye, Freddy 01/23/2026

Episode 82: Goodbye, Freddy Jack and Spencer react to the Freddy Peralta trade, including what it does and doesn't mean for the Brewers in 2026. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39848855

Episode 81: Contreras Back In Arb, Peralta Trade Rumors 01/16/2026

Episode 81: Contreras Back In Arb, Peralta Trade Rumors Jack and Spencer preview a potential arbitration hearing between William Contreras and the Brewers, react to the latest Freddy Peralta rumors, and recap the 2026 international free agent signings. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39757330

2025 MiLB Recap Episode 3: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Performances 01/09/2026

2025 MiLB Recap Episode 3: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Performances Spencer and Joseph Zarr touch on Frank Cairone's car crash and situation, and then discuss the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers season, and their tiers of position players and pitchers. A lot of Jesus Made and Luis Pena talk. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39672185

Episode 80: Joey Ortiz Deserves Another Shot 01/02/2026

Episode 80: Joey Ortiz Deserves Another Shot The guys discuss why Joey Ortiz should get more opportunities at shortstop in 2026, what MLB's new minor-league technology regulations could mean for the Brewers, and more. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39589975

2025 MiLB Recap Episode 2: Carolina Mudcats Performances 12/28/2025

2025 MiLB Recap Episode 2: Carolina Mudcats Performances Spencer and Joseph Zarr discuss the Carolina Mudcats' final season in Zebulon, their rebrand and move to Wilson, and give their personal tiers of position players and pitchers. They also answer listener questions along the way. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39545390

Episode 79: Why Did The Brewers Trade For Angel Zerpa? 12/19/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39467625

2025 MiLB Recap Episode 1: 2025 DSL & ACL Performances 12/12/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39381375

Episode 78: Brewers Payroll Concerns, & Who's On The Trading Block? 12/05/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39290920

Episode 77: Qualifying Offers & Tendering Arbitration 11/22/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/39133390

2026 Offseason Live Episode 1: Brewers Free Agent Targets 11/10/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38977775

Episode 76: Qualifying Offers & Declined Options 11/07/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38949580

Episode 75: Talking About The Offseason 10/24/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38767970

Episode 74: On The Brink Of Elimination 10/17/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38618965

2025 Postseason Episode 6: Frustration Abounds 10/15/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38594890

2025 Postseason Episode 5: Down 1-0 To The Dodgers 10/14/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38581135

Episode 73: The Dodgers Are Coming To Town 10/13/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38563395

2025 Postseason Episode 4: Previewing Winner-Take-All Game 5 10/10/2025

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? /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38546115

2025 Postseason Episode 3: Brewers Lose, Series Goes To 2-1 10/09/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38519625

2025 Postseason Episode 2: Brewers Handily Beat Cubs, Again 10/07/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38494835

2025 Postseason Episode 1: Brewers Trounce Cubs In Game One 10/04/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38466985

Episode 72: Here Come The Cubs 10/03/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38453950

Episode 71: Woody's Out, Is Miz In? 09/26/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38366000

Episode 70: Pitching Transitions 09/19/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38277365

Episode 69: 15 Games Left 09/12/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38192505

Episode 68: Bullpen In Tatters 09/05/2025

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. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38100850

Episode 67: Coming Back Down To Earth 08/29/2025

Episode 67: Coming Back Down To Earth The Brewers seem to be feelings the effects of playing 19 games in 18 days. Jack and Spencer recapped the latest homestand, why Brandon Woodruff and Jacob Misiorowski were better than their latest pitching lines, why Anthony Seigler keeps getting opportunities, and more. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/38019450

Episode 66: Jacob Misiorowski Is Human, After All 08/22/2025

Episode 66: Jacob Misiorowski Is Human, After All The guys break down a record-setting win in Cincinnati, how the Brewers still looked very close to the team that won 14 in a row despite mixed results against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Jacob Misiorowski's inconsistent results since returning from the injured list, and more. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/37920410

Episode 65: Can't Stop, Won't Stop Winning 08/15/2025

Episode 65: Can't Stop, Won't Stop Winning Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp to break down two more sweeps, walk-off hits and throws, Brice Turang's power surge, and more. Plus, Ryan joins Spencer for an extra-long minor league sandbox. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/37834645

Episode 64: Luck Merchants? 08/08/2025

Episode 64: Luck Merchants? Jack and Spencer break down a road trip sweep, what to make of Isaac Collins' breakout season, whether the Brewers are "luck merchants," and more. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/37729165

Episode 63: All Quiet On The Deadline Front 08/01/2025

Episode 63: All Quiet On The Deadline Front Jack and Spencer recap and evaluate the Brewers' trade deadline moves, explain why the lack of big splashes should not be surprising, takeaways from a series win against the Cubs, and more. /episode/index/show/c9f543e1-c2c9-401a-807d-1f8fa26bf7ab/id/37634745

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