Explore every episode of the podcast Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast
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| Episode 348 | Nerds & Gamblers | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:04:44 | |
On this week's show Steve, Spencer and Ryan discussed another good week for the Brewers, what the team can do to get that first round bye and how the bullpen shapes up the rest of the year and beyond. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 347 | Ryan's Back! (God Help Us All) | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:11:12 | |
On this week's show, Ryan returned to discuss where the Brewers stand in the central and in the NL race overall, bullpen management issues and how the personnel might change there going forward, Mitchell vs Frelick, trickeration and, of course, Phish. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 338 | WIN FREE BREWERS TICKETS! | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:15:30 | |
This week the guys discussed the hazards of playing on the west coast, what might be in store for the pitching staff, the short and long term outlook in the outfield and the weather. We also discussed fundraising effort for the Beckum-Stapleton Little League. Contest details can be found here on our Patreon Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU
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| Episode 254 | The Randall Simon Hot Dog Assault Dirt | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:07:12 | |
After complaining about all the stupid games this week and the pitcher injuries, the guys discussed the rule changes for 2023, MLB oddly choosing not to fight minor league unionization, offseason moves and what makes dirt no-hitter dirt. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 253 | Phish Rulez | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:22:31 | |
The guys talked about the suboptimal start to #Craigtember, Freddy's health, Lorenzo's gripes and what they say about management, playoff chances, the future at 3B and CF and the musical genius of Phish. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 252 | Resting Killer Face | 30 Aug 2022 | 01:29:45 | |
On this week's supersized episode, the guys talked Garrett Mitchell, other potential #Craigtember promotions, Hader's freefall, JR's piece on attendance all mixed with a running commentary on a crazy game. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 251 | The One Where Eric Lauer Speaks | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:20:40 | |
It was another turbulent week post trade deadline for the Brewers, and the guys talked all about Lauer's comments, the obligatory offensive check-in, contemplated Urias future and entertained a trade as a thought exercise. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 250 | His Name's Sal and He's From Boston | 16 Aug 2022 | 01:06:36 | |
This week the guys talked about the Cardinals series and one decision in particular, where things stand today with the offense, what the timeline for Sal Frelick might be and talked stars and scrubs versus balance. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 249 | It's Not Called Craugust | 09 Aug 2022 | 01:21:49 | |
The guys discussed the dispiriting week that was in Brewers baseball, the continued fallout from the Hader trade, the lack of a move for a bat and all those close, stupid losses. They also took another stab at the "Chourio is the best prospect since...." game. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 248 | Vaya Con Dios Josh | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:37:49 | |
The Brewers may be 7-2 since the break, but we of course focused much of the episode on looking at the Hader trade from all angles, moved onto the trade deadline generally, got some breaking news while recording and managed to keep the show under two hours. Link to the Justin Mason piece on Matt Bush that Ryan mentioned on the show. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 247 | Expectations are Premeditated Resentments | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:20:33 | |
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Aaron Ashby extension, Josh Hader's performance, the overall production at first base, the Cardinals Cardinaling and the nature of fandom itself.
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| Episode 246 |You Have to be Ian Happy | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:21:14 | |
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Brewers annual limp into the break, Hader's struggles, Woodruff's cold fingers, Jackson Chourio's trade value, Juan Soto and the Eric Brown selection. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 245 | I'm Sorry You Had to Listen to Chevelle | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:16:53 | |
This week, the guys discussed the disappointing Brewers homestand, the on again, off again offense, Hader's struggles, Jace's role, the trade deadline and the high cost of attending a game in 2022. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 337 | William Contreras Needs a Nap | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:23:58 | |
On this week's show Spencer, Jaymes and Ryan discussed the wins, the injuries, how to get by with the pitchers on hand, how more might be added and Freddy Peralta's struggles. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU
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| Episode 244 | Don't Lose Any Fingers | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:03:41 | |
This week, Steve sat in for Paul and the guys discussed the recent offensive binge, the returns of Woodruff, Ashby and Severino, Houser's injury, Yelich's continued success in the leadoff role and what the schedule holds for July. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 243 | You Got Knocs | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:52:54 | |
The Brewers managed a winning homestand against a couple of legitimate playoff teams. The guys discussed some improved offensive performances, the ongoing injury carousel and continued to look at options of the trade deadline. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 242 | Goodbye Lorenzo | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:51:00 | |
On this week's show, Paul and Ryan discussed the Brewers decision to cut ties with Lo Cain, our favorite memories of him, what the future holds for CF, the good weekend in Cincinnati and where things stand with the rotation. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 241 | Lorenzo Cain's Middle Earth | 14 Jun 2022 | 01:05:31 | |
Eight in a row. The guys talked about the whys and the what-it-all-means of the worst Brewers losing streak since 2015, tried to assess how it might impact decision making at the deadline, Woodruff's newest injury, protesting games and maintaining your sanity in a losing streak. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 240 | Honey Nut Chourios | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:02:34 | |
The Brewers run of 18 games in 17 days ended 9-9 and the injured list is pretty full but emptying soon. The guys discussed all that, the futures of Keston Hiura, Brent Suter and center field. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 239 | The Youngs are Not Ashamed | 31 May 2022 | 01:07:15 | |
The injuries may be pilling up for the Brewers, but they keep on winning on yet another extended road trip. The guys discussed all that, some notable good hitting performances, the odds of getting a bye, sidearmers and the Apple TV odds kerfuffle. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 238 | That's The Vibe | 23 May 2022 | 01:16:24 | |
This week the guys (hopefully) overreacted to Peralta's injury, reevaluated the Adames trade, discussed the futures of Small and Ashby and took on a few early trade proposal speculations. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 237 | Bad Jimmy Vibes | 17 May 2022 | 00:58:21 | |
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Brewers up and down week, Willy Adames injury and some listener questions. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 236 | The Earl Weavercast | 09 May 2022 | 01:11:25 | |
On this week's show Jaymes and Ryan discussed the Brewers offensive power binge and ascent up the team offensive leaderboards, and, of course, Christian Yelich's launch angle. Also discussed were Aaron Ashby, Lorenzo Cain and the team's defense. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 235 | Ryan Explains Dry Humping | 02 May 2022 | 01:02:55 | |
On this week's show, the guys discussed the Brewers good week, roster machinations, Yelich's launch angle, Josh Hader's usage and where the current staff stacks up in terms of strikeouts within club history. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 336 | Why Am I Always Taking Ice Baths? | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:06:21 | |
Steve sat in with Paul and Ryan this week to discuss the Brewers first time being swept, the offensive struggles in Philly, who the main competition in the NLC is and lots of injuries. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 234 | We've Got a Bunch of Rocket Scientists | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:06:39 | |
On this week's episode the guys discussed the game wide power outage and how it applies to the Brewers, the upcoming schedule and roster moves, Seth Beer and Angel Hernandez. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 233 | Paul's Law Blog Dot Com | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:11:21 | |
On this week's episode, Steve, Paul and Ryan discussed the up and down start to the season, the struggling offense, Freddy Peralta, Andrew McCutchen, Devin Williams and lots and lots of walks. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 232 | A Clockwork Yelich | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:11:45 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed the Brewers slow start to the 2022 season, WIllson Contreras latest antics, Christian Yelich's outlook and we took number of listener questions, including a plan to dome Wrigley Field. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 231 | 2022 Big Season Preview | 04 Apr 2022 | 02:41:13 | |
With the season right around the corner, the guys started this supersized episode with a position by position preview of the Brewers roster, followed by an in depth look at the NL Central and then picked all the division winners, wildcards and awards. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 230 | A Completely Slap Free Episode | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:05:09 | |
Keston Hiura's hot start and Mark Attanasio's comments were the main topics of discussion on this week's episode. Also discussed were some pending rules changes, playing out of position and our least favorite free agent signings from rivals. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 229 | Halls of Famer | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:13:01 | |
Spring training has arrived and so has former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to Brewers camp. We talked all about it, the Luis Urias injury and we took some roster questions and talked a little bit about the farm system's standing in the game. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 228 | Bring Us a Baby Steinberg! | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:35:19 | |
It's over! The players and owners came to an agreement and we talked all about it and it's implications for the Brewers. Jaymes also discussed the moves that have and might still be made, Ryan gave some bad advice and Paul humiliated himself. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 227 | The Word is Lickspittle | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:07:58 | |
Turns out being optimistic about MLB's owners getting out of their own way was a bad idea. We talked about the delay of opening day, what comes next and took your questions, including replacing Rob Manfred, fighting back against ownership and foul ball etiquette. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 226 | Upside Down Joey Meyer | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:21:19 | |
Recorded a few hours before the heavy news really started to roll in, the guys recapped some of the back and forth, broke down some late emerging issues and took your questions on various aspects of the endgame negotiations. They also talked Tommy Pham, Joey Meyer and soccer. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 225 | Driving Judge Crazy | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:20:40 | |
There wasn't much movement on the lockout, but there might be some on the horizon. What there was were PECOTA projections aplenty and we discussed them in detail, retiring Josh Hader's number and the 1990's Brewers. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 335 | Owen Miller's Blue Era | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:26:16 | |
On this weeks show the guys reveled in a wonderful week against the Chicago teams, looked back at why the team has such a big lead, talked about Mark's interview and played the feud! Link to the White Sox Fan Tweet Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 224 | A Dose of Yelich | 15 Feb 2022 | 01:20:44 | |
MLB's owners have come in with yet another underwhelming proposal, so Paul and Ryan talked all about that before taking listener questions on the DH news, Stearns' contract, Hiura's leg and JJ Hardy's sexiness. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 223 | From the Nerd Office | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:52:56 | |
The owners were back up to their shenanigans this week, offering mediation instead of actually negotiating, with a press release at the ready when they were turned down. The guys talked about that, Rickie Weeks return, player trade values and Kyle Schwarber. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Tailgate Minisode | Mediation | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:12:30 | |
Paul discusses the owners move to offer to go to mediation with union, why its public relations eyewash and what needs to actually happen instead to get things resolved. | |||
| Episode 222 | Screaming Yaz | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:11:16 | |
The pace of labor talk concessions picked up this week, at least on the players side. We talked all about that, the ongoing embarrassment that is Dick Monfort and some Brewers roster questions we'll have to wait to get answers. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 221 | Bernie's Crew Revisited | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:43:08 | |
Paul and Jaymes were unavailable this week, so Ryan was joined by old friend JP Breen for a far ranging discussion on the ongoing labor negotiations, Tom Haudricourt, Matt Klentak, Keston Hiura and where American Family Field should actually be located. It may have run a little long. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 220 | The Ashby Effect | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:09:41 | |
They talked! They finally talked! They didn't get anywhere, and we talked about some of the details including expanded playoffs and formulas for everything. We also talked happy memories, bobbleheads and, of course, labor law. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 219 | The Cardinal Corollary | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:08:40 | |
MLB and the Union still aren't talking but we discussed why that is and some other MLB skullduggery from the last week. After that we took listener questions on the rotation, the schedule, the Bundesliga and some Jim Bowden nonsense Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU EDITORS NOTE: Ryan seems to have gotten multiple stories from college history class 20 years ago mingled in his head. The table shape argument was actually an issue in the Vietnamese War peace negotiation, not Korea. Sorry Dr Haney! The Stalin line was still good, though, | |||
| Episode 218 | March To Kill | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:24:24 | |
On this week's episode Steve joined Jaymes and Ryan for some fantasy football talk, some edited out coughing fits and a complete top to bottom assessment of where the Brewers organization stands at the start of 2022. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 217 | The Horny Version of the Addams Family Character | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:17:38 | |
For the last episode of 2021 the guys updated the quiet negotiation situation at the labor talks, losing Sara Goodrum and how long the Brewers twin aces will be around. Beyond that, there was lots of talk about our favorite things: games of 2021, baseball books, 5th starters and player names. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 216 | No Such Thing as a Two True Outcome Player | 14 Dec 2021 | 01:00:35 | |
As we head into the darkest days of the year, the topics of discussion included some interesting minor league signings bad trade rumors, and a bad draft proposal. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 334 | My Grievance Bucket is Empty | 27 May 2024 | 01:12:18 | |
On this week's show Spencer joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the end of the road trip, where things stand with a number of pitchers right now, Jackson Chourio's struggles and luck. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 215 | The Sign of a Bad Person | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:11:50 | |
The lockout may be on, and the guys got around to that eventually, but the Brewers made a flurry of moves since last episode and the guys discussed Hunter Renfroe, the catcher additions and what remains to be done. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 214 | Five Stars | 22 Nov 2021 | 01:02:00 | |
Joining Jaymes and Ryan to celebrate Corbin Burnes big Cy Young win was Old Friend Steve Garczynski. After that, it was on to a discussion of Craig Counsell finishing second yet again in the MOY race, the hot stove heating up, the latest Mets news and the Brewers retired number standards. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 213 | To Find How Many Chris's Carpenter There Are | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:57:32 | |
On this weeks show, the guys discussed the Brewers pair of new hitting coaches, the Mike Brosseau trade, the Mets continued pursuit of David Stearns and MLB's proposal to use fWAR to replace arbitration. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||