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S6, E14: Peter & David Go sign off for the final time.

This interview originally aired in May 2023.

S6, E9: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers Beat Writer Todd Rosiak joins the show to discuss:

- Whether the Brewers are NL Central favorites

- An update on Brandon Woodruff's health

- Christian Yelich... healthy?

- Who's on 3rd? Or shortstop?

S6, E8: Peter & David share a big announcement about the future of The Barrel Banter.

Also, they rank the 20 best Brewers of their lifetimes.

S6, E7: The second part of our conversation with author and historian Lee Kluck on legendary Brewers GM Lee Kluck.

Click here to buy his book!

S6, E6 (pt. 1 of 2): Historian Lee Kluck recently published Leave While the Party's Good, a biography on the late great Brewers general manager Harry Dalton.

We talked about his background and how he built the '82 Brewers.

This podcast originally aired on July 31, 2023.

Dillard discusses his career, upbringing in baseball, having a Major League dad, the Minor Leagues and more.

S6, E5: Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins to discuss CC's Hall of Fame candidacy and election, who the next Brewer in the Hall of Fame will be, whether Ryan Braun will receive HOF votes, and much more!

S6, E4: We paid tribute to Uecker by giving our favorite quotes.

The crazy impact that Dave Parker had (and didn't have) in his one year in Milwaukee.

Also, will CC make the Hall of Fame? Should he? Who else are we checking on the ballot?

The episode we hoped would never come.

S6, E2: The Brewers' 2025 season will hinge on these five players - listen for who they are.

S6, E1: Jim Goulart (@Mass_Haas on X) joins us to talk about founding the site now known as Brewer Fanatic, his Brewer fandom as someone who's exclusively lived on the East Coast, and where the Brewers stand after the new year.

S5, E37: With Devin Williams and Willy Adames darting for (or being darted to) opposite coasts, what's next for the Brewers?

We break down some of the big questions:

- What do the Brewers have in Nestor Cortes?

- Will Caleb Durbin start in the infield?

- Who takes over for Willy Adames at SS? Williams at closer?

- Is the bullpen still a strength of this team?

S5, E36: Pat Murphy's Manager of the Year victory capped off a fantastic award season for the Brewers. We break down the award with CBS 58's Scott Grodsky.

We break down every award won by a Brewer (there were a lot!)

We also talk about the latest roster moves around the edges, including a non-tender, surprising option decisions and when Willy could re-sign.

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S5, E35: Beat writer Andrew Wagner joined us to preview the Brewers' offseason!

- Why Adames may re-sign

- Whether the Brewers trade Williams

- How much money the team has to spend

Find him on X @byandrewwagner

S5, E34: The Brewers' season is over :/ but that doesn't mean we're finished talking about the 2024 Brewers.

In today's episode we hand out...

1. MVP

2. Pitcher of the Year

3. Rookie of the Year

4. Breakout Player of the Year

- Grades on players

- 10 defining stats

S5, E33: Today, we looked at the loss (a few days removed and hopefully more rationally), whether the season was a success and what the offseason and 2025 team may look like.

S5, E32: The Brewers won a thriller at American Family Field on Wednesday, defeating the Mets 5-3 on the heels of two homers from Jackson Chourio and a go-ahead two-run homer from Garrett Mitchell.

We preview the decisive third game and look at what has gone right, and what has gone wrong for the Brewers thus far.

S5, E31: The Brewers begin their Wild Card Series with the Mets today - all you need to know as the Brewers try to break their five-series postseason losing streak.

S5, E30: CBS 58 Sports Director Kevin Holden joins us again to talk Brewers' postseason!

Among our topics:

- How this clinch compared to previous years

- Why their inexperience could give them an advantage

- Lining up the rotation

- Which bullpen arms to trust/not trust

- Which team the Brewers want to face to open the playoffs

S5, E29: Today we welcomed director Sean Hanish back onto the show to ask all the important questions after watching Just a Bit Outside, the film about the 1982 Brewers.

We talk:

- What he wishes he could have added

- The tremendous reception of the movie so far

- Another great story or two about the '82 Brewers

S5, E28: The Brewers clinched the NL Central, their first time repeating as division champions in their 55-year history. What now - we preview their potential postseason opponents and break down how they got there.

And Eric Agnew joins for some talk about Chourio, Murphy and how this team has surprised.

S5, E27: Director/Producer Sean Hanish and Producer (and former CBS president!) Kelly Kahl join to preview their upcoming film, Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers.

We discuss:

- The best story that didn't make it into the film

- The player behind the beginnings of the program

- The most misunderstood players on the '82 team

The film premieres this week in Marcus Theatres across Wisconsin!

Link for more information

Link to buy tickets!

S5, E26: The Brewers recalled DL Hall and Brewer Hicklen, adding two players who could play roles in October. Add Aaron Ashby to that and the postseason roster is taking shape.

And some more Jackson Chourio talk, because why not.

Plus, 1982 talk, because also why not.

S5, E25: Four Brewers starters are nearing career-high inning totals this year, but they shouldn't go to a six-man rotation. Why?

And should the Brewers get a first-round bye? It's a legitimate question.

S5, E24: Former producer Caleb Kassulke joins us to discuss the Brewers' shaky yet talented pitching staff and why they may be primed for a 2018-esque postseason run.

S5, E22: Dan Zielinski of Baseball Prospect Journal (baseballprospectjournal.com) joins us today to break down the Brewers' draft!

- Why Braylon Payne was well worth the risk

- Blake Burke as the answer at 1B

- The potential steal(s) of the draft with the arms

- Why the Brewers deviated from their typical strategy

S5, E21: Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic joins us today to preview the Brewers' second half.

We cover:

- Brice Turang's breakout and whether he'll continue in the second half

- How the Brewers should manage the crowded outfield

- Trade deadline acquisitions in the bullpen vs. rotation

- How he would line up a postseason rotation

S5, E20: The Brewers are officially at the All-Star break - we hand out grades to players and the team.

What grade does Pat Murphy get in his first half as Brewers manager?

S5, E19: The Brewers got two All-Stars, but four candidates were left off the roster. What's up with that?

Can the Brewers count on Aaron Civale and Dallas Keuchel for the rest of the season or are they merely band-aids to patch a much bigger problem?

And lastly, how should the Brewers divide playing time with Garrett Mitchell's return?

S5, E18: CBS 58 Sports Director joins the show to discuss this current Brewers' team, his background falling in love with the game and later covering it, and what the future of baseball broadcasts may look like in the ever-shifting world of sports media. I really enjoyed this conversation, and hope you all do too!

S5, E17: Tobias Myers has been one of the big surprises for the 2024 Brewers' team, especially this month. What's fueling it?

Should Tyler Black be taking Jake Bauers' at-bats at 1B? Or is Black developing more at AAA-Nashville?

This and more on this week's episode!

S5, E16: Snoop Dogg came to visit and ignited the Brewers' offense, taking two of three from the Reds amidst a 4-of-6 homestand.

The bullpen has been picking up the slack for an injury-depleted rotation... is it sustainable?

S5, E15: The Brewers capped off a 6-1 homestand on Sunday with a series sweep of the White Sox - we break down the remarkable run and look at how the Brewers got here and where they could still upgrade.

S5, E14: Craig Counsell returned to American Family Field with his Cubs' team for a four-game set in Milwaukee, his first time back in his hometown... the game and the reaction did not disappoint.

Also, a number of the young guys are outpacing expectations. Who might represent the Brewers in this year's All-Star Game?

S5, E13: William Contreras is on pace for a 130-RBI, 9-WAR season. Is it one of the best of all-time?

Plus, more about the Brewers adjusting to life without Rhys (temporarily) and revisiting the Adames trade three years later.

S5, E12: Robert Gasser made a splash in his Big League debut, tossing six shutout innings. The team is still rolling in spite of their injuries.

9:00 - Introducing Mitch White, the newest Brewer

16:30 - Breaking down Robert Gasser's debut

20:45 - Ortiz or Dunn at 3B

25:15 - The surprising breakout of Jake Bauers

S5, E11:

- A look at who Tyler Black is and what we can expect from him

- Will the Brewers fall apart with the rotation in its current state?

- Analyzing the Uribe-Siri fight and getting shafted by umpires

S5, E10: The Brewers' already-thin rotation is going through it, with multiple members landing on the IL. Can the Brewers withstand the injuries?

And what's the latest with the top prospects? Mike Boeve appears to be confirmed good.

S5, E9: The Brewers rode a hot offense to win 4 of 6 on their road trip - how real is the offense? They currently rank second in runs/game, HR, BA, OBP and SLG.

And should we root for former Brewers? Corbin Burnes beat the Brewers on Sunday - is it more painful, less or does it not really matter as fans? We banter...

S5, E8: The Brewers are off to the races with a 6-2 record in the young season - what are some takeaways this early? Will they continue the stretch?

Thanks to Peter for keeping the show up and running this week!

S5, E7: As expected, the Brewers left New York undefeated after sweeping the David Stearns-led Mets.

On today's episode we go through some takeaways from the first series - closer role, stolen bases, Chourio, and the Hoskins-McNeil fracas.

S5, E6: Opening Day is here - the Brewers enter with less certainty on the roster than they've had in a long time.

How will their rookies fare?

What can we expect from a team without Burnes, Woodruff, and half a season of Devin Williams?

Is the offense good enough to carry the team this year?

This and many more questions answered in the episode!

S5, E5: The Brewers were dealt the devastating blow of a Devin Williams-less first half after the star closer was diagnosed with a pair of back fractures. How will the Brewers proceed without their star closer?

We preview the Brewers' outfield today, their most interesting position. Will Chourio start on Opening Day? What kind of season will Yelich have? Frelick in the infield or outfield? This and much more on today's episode.

S5, E4: The Brewers have a plethora of rotation innings available, so who might fill them? We look at the candidates.

What are the expectations for newly-appointed ace Freddy Peralta? Can Wade Miley repeat his 2023 success? Are Robert Gasser and DL Hall legit rotation options?

S5, E3: Brewers' broadcaster and former pitcher Tim Dillard joined us to discuss his old post - the bullpen.

13:00 - Previewing the Brewers' bullpen

13:00 - Williams

18:30 - Uribe

23:00 - Payamps

26:00 - Peguero

28:00 - Hoby

38:30 - Hall and Gasser

43:30 - Breakout pick (big surprise)

51:00 - What pitchers do in the bullpen

S5, E2: Today, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel joined the show to look at the Brewers' competition in the crowded NL Central!

The episode:

- Day in the life of a baseball writer (1:00-4:00)

- Cardinals (4:00-18:00)

- Cubs (18:00-29:00)

- Reds (29:00-41:30)

- Pirates (41:30-46:30

- Best case on why the Brewers will win the Central, why they won't (46:30-51:00)

Plus, stay for the end to hear the player Curt likes most for 2024.

Follow Curt on Twitter @cyrthogg

Bonus: The Brewers began Spring Training play on Saturday, defeating the Padres before dropping to the Rockies on Sunday. With the whole roster in camp, we give our biggest takeaways and storylines of Spring Training 2024.

S5, E1: The Brewers made the surprising but exciting move to bring injured ace Brandon Woodruff back on a two-year deal. We break it down.

We devote most of the episode to talk about Sal Frelick's potential move (part-time) to the infield, and preview the position as a whole.

What can we expect from Adames and Hoskins? Where do Joey Ortiz, Brice Turang and Tyler Black fit? Could Sal Frelick really take some playing time from the others? This and much more on today's episode.