The Brewer Fanatic Podcast Jack Stern & Spencer Michaelis
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A weekly podcast about the Milwaukee Brewers, with in-depth analysis from Brewer Fanatic beat writer Jack Stern and minor-league specialist, Spencer Michaelis.
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Episode 7: Revenge of Jake Bauers
Jack and Spencer discuss another successful homestand, an offensive onslaught, Robert Gasser's debut, Jake Bauers breaking out at the plate, and much more.
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Episode 6: Free Joey Ortiz!
Jack and Spencer react to a challenging road trip, vouch for more playing time for Joey Ortiz, address concerns with Sal Frelick, and more.
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Episode 5: Bad Umpiring & A Fight For First Place
Jack and Spencer break down a homestand filled with controversial umpiring, Abner Uribe’s future after his demotion to Triple-A, and more. They also preview the upcoming series against the Cubs.
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Episode 4: Sweeping The Cards, Splitting The Pirates
Jack and Spencer review a successful 5-2 road trip against the Cardinals and Pirates, rate Pat Murphy as a manager, and evaluate some minor leaguers who could impact the Brewers later in the season.
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Episode 3: Here Come The Cards
Jack and Spencer wrap up the most recent week of games, mixing in listener questions throughout. They discuss what has gone wrong with DL Hall, as well as the potential "fix." They also talk about Pat Murphy's bullpen management thus far and why it may be cause for some concern. Spencer gives a rundown on some of the impressive performances from the minor league side so far, and they wrap up with some injury updates and a quick preview of the upcoming series with the Cardinals.
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Episode 2: Reds, Mariners, & The Start Of The Minor League Season
Jack and Spencer discuss the series against the Mariners, as well as the one against the Reds. They talk about how the Brewers will stabilize their pitching staff, whether the offensive output is sustainable, and they also shine a light on a couple of under-appreciated position players. Jack and Spencer also review the first week of minor league play and cover some of the standouts in the farm system, on both sides of the ball, thus far.