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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 454 | Two Wins Away | 26 Oct 2026 | 01:37:21 | |
The Brewers continued their magical run through the 2026 postseason with a pair of one run wins in games 1 and 2 of the World Series. The guys discussed the nailbiters that were and looked ahead to the 3 games upcoming in Tampa. Oh, and Widespread Panic. 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 453 | The Blessed Event | 18 Oct 2026 | 01:30:08 | |
The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series for the first time in 44 years and the guys have feelings about it, the listeners have feelings about it and we talked all about how they managed to sweep the Deathstar Dodgers and what lies ahead. 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 452 | Two Down, Two To Go | 14 Oct 2026 | 01:26:26 | |
Paul was back with Ryan and Paul to talk about an eventful first couple of NLCS games in Milwaukee, how the Brewers jumped out to their 2-0 series lead and what they'll need to do to win 2 of the next 5 games and make it to the World Series. 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 | |||
| Bonus Pod | Brewers Advance to the NLCS | 09 Oct 2026 | 01:29:35 | |
Jaymes and Ryan got together for this special episode to talk all about the Brewers 4 game win over the Padres in the NLDS, what went right and what needs to go better, how things might change for the NLCS and how this year could be different than last year against the Dodgers. 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 451| Sloppy Crew Leads 0-2 | 05 Oct 2026 | 01:13:09 | |
The whole gang was back together this week to discuss the a weird and not always wonderful weekend of Brewers baseball that ultimately resulted in a pair of heart stopping wins. Among items discussed were Jackson Chourio and William Contreras heroics, getting to the Padres bullpen and where things are likely to head from here. 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 450| Do Not Fire Murph! | 28 Sep 2026 | 01:51:05 | |
Spencer was in for Paul this week for a look back at the 103 win Brewers, where the pitching staff stands heading into October , the ideal path through the NL playoff field, how to sustain this success long term and, of course, Pat Murphy. 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 449 | Fun With Small Sample Sizes | 21 Sep 2026 | 01:18:49 | |
On this week's show the guys dicussed a 4th straight NL Central division title for the Crew, the latest worries about the back of the starting rotation, our biggest surprises of the year and the current state of umpiring in Major League Baseball. 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 448 | They're Awesome....and Weird | 14 Sep 2026 | 01:12:45 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed the Brewers really good week, the offenses power surge, some ups and downs from the pitching staff, what to do with Brandon Sproat, whether Murph was right after all about pulling pitchers mid inning and, of course, the Am Fam Drone. 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 447 | You Need Some Randos | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:26:04 | |
On this week's show the whole gang was back together for the first time in awhile to discuss the Brewers split in Chicago, the first couple of games in Cincinatti, the status of the offense, the outlook for the playoff rotation and, of course, umpshows. 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 446 | Big Mess of C's | 31 Aug 2026 | 01:04:56 | |
Steve was in for Jaymes this week but Ryan returned to dicuss another good week for the Brewers, the big piucture stuff surrounding Cooper Pratt's mid game benching in New York, the state of the Brewers offense, how they'll incorporate Uribe and Romero into the bullpen and their hopes for the coming games against the Cubs. 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 445 - Position Player Podcasting | 24 Aug 2026 | 01:04:13 | |
Due to travel, illnesses, etc., Paul is flying solo as he recaps an outstanding week from the Brewers that saw their offense snap back to a true force. William Contreras destroyed his old team, Pat Murphy removed yet another pitcher mid at-bat, and Joey Ortiz continued to destroy baseball at an unprecedented rate. Fun week! Let's do that again! | |||
| Episode 444 | Saved by Jortz | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:54:59 | |
Jaymes and Paul discuss the rough series in San Diego, the much better series in LA, the Luis Rengifo turnaround, the odds of five consecutive singles, the Big Guys Playing Defense experiment, and why and when it's smart, and whether there is any hope that the offense returns to its early season form. | |||
| Episode 443 | It's Gonna Be May | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:35:38 | |
Jaymes and Spencer cover the exhausting trade deadline discourse over the Brewers not getting Tarik Skubal, what the Brewers are getting instead in Dustin May, Pat Murphy finally getting fed up with Brandon Sproat, and more. 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 442 | No Sleep Til the Trade Deadline | 02 Aug 2026 | 01:34:09 | |
Jaymes and Ryan discussed an up and down west coast road trip, some bullpen follies, the Craig Yoho/Bo Naylor trade and some other trade deadline discussion, including a breakdown of the Skubal trade to the hated Dodgers. 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 441 | Jacked Randy Wolf | 27 Jul 2026 | 01:23:17 | |
On this week's episode the guys discussed an outstanding homestand against less than standout competition, the upcoming turn in the schedule, the release of a couple of recent trade aquisitions and, of course, the coming 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 440 | No Clever Title This Week | 20 Jul 2026 | 01:33:36 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed a couple of minor trades, a couple of wins coming out of the break, the outfield, Craig Yoho and technology in baseball. 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 | |||
| MLE 96 | 2026 Draft Review Teaser | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:40:30 | |
This is an excerpt of Ryan and Spencer talking about the Brewers first couple of picks of the 2026, how the money might work and also a bit about the trade the Brewers completed on Wednesday with the Astros. If you'd like to hear their discussion of every pick the Brewers made as well as some other minor league goodness, support the podcast on Patreon and receive the and also recieve Paul's Weekly Packers Preview during football season. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 439| Get Luis Lara on a Beach | 13 Jul 2026 | 01:19:10 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed the end of the first half, the good in St Louis, the bad in Pittsburgh and the ugly questions around the starting rotation. They also talked again about the contributions of the outfielders and looked ahead at the second half and the home run derby. 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 438 | That's What the Amphetamines Are For | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:16:17 | |
Paul returned this week to talk all about the 5-2 week, Brandon Woodruff's latest injury setback, what the Brewers should be doing with their outfield, a little trade deadline talk, and of course, a smattering of soccer talk. 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 437 | Are We Doing Numerology? | 29 Jun 2026 | 01:46:11 | |
On this week's show Spencer was in for Paul and the guys discussed what was a 5-1 week before Sunday's unpleasantness, Brandon Woodruffs sparkling return, what's wrong with Chad Patrick, what's right with Garrett Mitchell and MLB's latest CBA 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 436| Good Vibes, Bad Vibes | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:02:28 | |
Steve and Spencer joined Ryan to discuss the last week of Brewers baseball, including a some frustratingly close losses to the Braves, good luck and bad luck and, of course, just a little bit of Wold Cup action in the Big Apple. Caveat Emptor: There were some intermitent issues with Ryan's hotel internet which caused some breif pauses in the recording. While these have been cleaned up, there are a few 5-10 second snippets of Ryan talking about things that are now lost to the mists of time. Please just assume it was something profound and the loss to society incalcuable. 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 435| Smoked Phish | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:18:24 | |
On this weeks show the guys discussed playing baseball on the moon, Miz's latest exploits, one prospect extension and another promotion, which lefty batter they're concerned about and, of course, a trade 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 434 | Whatever Chicago Beef | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:21:21 | |
The guys are back to talk all about another successful week for the Brewers, the latest Miz dominance, David Hamilton's surprise power and what a drop in control years could mean for the Crew. 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 433 | Hello Colostomy Bag | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:36:13 | |
On this weeks show the guys discussed another good week for the Brewers, the crotch chop heard round the world, that pesky left side of the infield and how many hotdogs we could eat if we were forced. 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 | |||
| Bonus Pod | MLB's Cap Proposal and the Brewers | 29 May 2026 | 00:55:22 | |
On this bonus minipod, Ryan breaks down the various ways that MLB's Salary Cap and Floor proposal could potentially impact the Milwaukee Brewers ability to compete. 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 432 | Prospects I Don't Care About | 25 May 2026 | 01:37:35 | |
The week may not have ended the best, but it started off great with a sweep of the Cubs at Wrigley and the guys talked all about various PCA misadventures, the improved bullpen deployment and a looked ahead at 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 431 | The Baby Brewer Rotation | 18 May 2026 | 01:20:58 | |
On this week's show Ryan and Paul discussed another good week from the Brewers, the youth of the current starting rotation, the emerging depth of the long relief corps and the continued lack of home run power, at least before Sunday's game. They also debated the merits of Wrigley versus Lambeau. 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 430 | Great Radio | 12 May 2026 | 01:18:06 | |
On this weeks show the guys discussed a great week for the Brewers, the sweep of the Yankees, Miz's great night and where some other pitchers stand right now, the schedulemakers vendetta against the Crew and, of course, the House on the Rock. 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 429 | The Jackson Chourio Experience | 05 May 2026 | 01:23:10 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed what was a pretty good week for the Brewers on the field, but a bit more of a mixed bag off of it with some injuries to the pitching staff being offset by returns to the lineup. They also discussed where things stand of the left side of the infield, in the high minors and those damned city connect jerseys. 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 428 | A Handbag of Herget's | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:40:10 | |
Spencer was in for Paul this week to talk about a disappointing week for the Brewers, whether we're more worried about the left side of the infield or the bullpen, solutions for all of it and where we're at with Garrett Mitchell right now. 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 427 | No Kink Shaming Here | 20 Apr 2026 | 01:16:53 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed the 4 game win streak before it came to an end on Sunday, what the team will need to do to keep their heads above water while the offense is banged up and where things stand with the bullpen at the moment. 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 426 | A Really Very Bad Week | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:20:59 | |
On this week's show, Ryan and Paul discussed the Brewers awful week on the field, the ongoing injury crunch and the struggles of the late inning bullpen. They also broke down what's going right, Willson Conteras acting like a jerk again and, of course, those damn uniforms. 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 425 | No One Mention Cal Ripken | 06 Apr 2026 | 01:33:55 | |
The Brewers season is now in full swing and the guys were back to discuss the hot start through three series, what is sustanable and what isn't, some creeping concerns in the bullpen and, of course, what filthy creatures turtles are. 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 424 | Off and Running | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:32:52 | |
The Brewers are off to a perfect start to the season and the guys got together to talk all about the dominance of the first couple of games, the injuries to Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn, a couple of minor trades and, of course, William Contreras' hair. 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 423 | 2026 Big Season Preview | 23 Mar 2026 | 01:43:36 | |
Paul landed on the IL this week, but Old Friend Steve Garzcynski stepped in for our division by division look at the 2026 MLB season, picks for division winners and wild cards, postseason hardware and a whole bunch of your 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 422 | 2026 NL Central Preview | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:19:47 | |
Paul is back this week to discuss the NL Central, whether this is the year the Cubs unseat the Brewers, what to make of the mish mash in the middle of the division and just how bad the Cards will and for how long. They also talked about the Quinn Priester injury and which racing sausage represents which team. 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 421 | 2026 Pitching Preview | 09 Mar 2026 | 01:52:04 | |
Our annual Brewers preview series rolls on this week, with Jaymes and Ryan going to a two man booth to discuss the pitcching staff, where despite a number of offseason changes the outlook for 2026 remains bright. After that, they took questions on a number of pitching things as well as the kerfuffle created by the Brewers trying to game the ABS system. 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 420 | 2026 Offensive Preview, Brah | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:53:36 | |
It's time for our annual series previewing the upcoming Brewers season, starting off with the offense. We went position by position trying to get a feel for what we expect and where the potential pitfalls are. We then took a number of questions on hitting for power, lineup order and the ball/strike challenge system. 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 419 | Murphmaxxing | 23 Feb 2026 | 01:23:10 | |
Paul was back this week to talk all about the Brewers extending manager Pat Murphy, some interesting Mark Attanasio quotes, the impeding labor situation and the first games of spring. 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 418 | Big Toe Status | 16 Feb 2026 | 01:26:11 | |
Spencer was in for Paul this week discussing the Caleb Durbin trade, the signings of Luis Rengifo and Gary Sanchez , whether there are still more moves to be made and if you stick around to the very end, the Fangraphs and PECOTA projections. 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 417 | Parking Lot Culture | 09 Feb 2026 | 01:15:45 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed a couple more minor league signings, the Brewers new streaming home, WBC rosters, the impending opening of training camp and why it doesn't pay to read too much into what happens in spring training. 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 416 | Do we Need to do All Four Hobbits? | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:40:37 | |
On this week's show the guys discussed a couple of minor league signings, the latest PECOTA projections and the impending release of the Fangraphs team projections, some wonderful farm system rankings, colluding to stop the Dodgers and, of course, The Lord of the Rings. 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 415 | Stretching is the new Market Inefficiency | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:12:03 | |
The Brewers finally made the move we'd been waiting for all winter and dealt Freddy Peralta for the Mets for a pair of top 100 prospects. Jaymes, Paul and Ryan looked at it from both long term and short term perspectives, how it impacts the rest of the roster and what else we're hoping to see now that it's 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 414 | Bobble Bronze Fonz | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:15:52 | |
It was a slow Brewers news week, but the guys did talk about the recent crop of international signings, engaged in some Dodgers Discourse, another hypothetical Freddy Peralta trade, backup catchers, Craig Yoho and the most Milwaukee possible gameday giveaway. 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 413 | Brewers Shake Up Coaching Staff | 12 Jan 2026 | 01:20:56 | |
Spencer was in for Paul this week and the guys discussed a number of noteworthy changes to the coaching staff, some arbitration settlements and one noteworthy non-settlement, the Brewers evolving TV situation and some of your 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 412 | A Big Mess | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:08:23 | |
The guys returned for their first show of the new year and discussed the uncertainty surrounding Brewers players currently in Venezuela, prospect Frank Cairone's Friday car accident, another Freddy trade proposal, managing playing time and what makes the Brewers different than teams like the Rays and Guardians. 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 | |||
| Bonus Episode | Minor League Extra 89 Preview | 29 Dec 2025 | 01:02:02 | |
The regular pod is off for the holidays this week, but here is an excerpt of December's Minor League Extra where Ryan and Spencer took some questions on player comps, pitch tipping and Orlando Arcia's career. If you would like to listen to the whole thing, which included a draft of the 2029 opening day roster, go here and become a Ball and Glove level member. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU | |||
| Episode 411 | Still Time To Win Packers Tickets! | 22 Dec 2025 | 01:31:43 | |
On this week's show Jaymes was back to talk about a few minor Brewers moves, to look around the NL Central at what the competition has been up to, baseball contract structures, the World Baseball Classic and, of course, beer. Link to Hunger Task Force Food Drive 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 410 | Real Trevor Megill's | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:14:03 | |
Steve sat in for Jaymes this week and walked the guys through their thoughts on the Angel Zerpa for Issac Collins and Nick Mears trade, a couple of depth signingings in the OF, the release of the Brewers 2026 ZiPS projections and, of course, the cuteness of Christian Yelich's new pooch. Link to Hunger Task Force Food Drive 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 409 | According To Jims' | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:11:45 | |
Ryan was back with Paul and Jaymes to preview baseball's winter meetings, talk about payroll, extensions, the Brewers chances to win the NL in 2026 and doing a little turn on the catwalk. Yeah, the catwalk. 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 | |||