Farewell, Brewers Fans
S6, E14: Peter & David Go sign off for the final time.
Feb 10, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 1
The Barrel Banter - A Milwaukee Brewers Show
We banter about the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing you to look at the Brewers from a new angle. Covering analytical topics like acquisitions and player breakdowns, and fun topics like our favorite uniforms and quirky parts about the players. We've been around the game our whole lives, and love to share our passion with our fellow fans!
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Rerun: Troy Kinunen on the Origin of Bernie Brewer, Old Milwaukee Braves Stories
This interview originally aired in May 2023.
Feb 07, 2025•33 min
Todd Rosiak | The Biggest Storylines Entering Spring Training
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?
Feb 04, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 9
A Big Announcement From Peter & David
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.
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Part 2: Author & Historian Lee Kluck | Harry Dalton's Later Brewers Years
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!
Jan 28, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Part 1: Author & Historian Lee Kluck | How Harry Dalton Built the 1982 Brewers
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.
Jan 27, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Rerun: Tim Dillard on His Career & More from July 2023
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.
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Curt Hogg | On CC Sabathia's Election to the Hall of Fame, Who the Next Brewer Will Be in the Hall of Fame
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!
Jan 22, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Ranking Uecker's Best Quotes, Will CC Make the Hall of Fame?
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?
Jan 21, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 4
A Tribute to Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker
The episode we hoped would never come.
Jan 16, 2025•13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
The 2025 Brewers Season Will Hinge on These 5 Players
S6, E2: The Brewers' 2025 season will hinge on these five players - listen for who they are.
Jan 13, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Jim Goulart | Founding of Brewer Fanatic, Where the Brewers Can (and Should) Still Improve
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.
Jan 07, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 1
With Williams & Willy Gone, Where Do the Brewers Stand?
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?
Dec 17, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 37
CBS 58's Scott Grodsky | Historic Award Season and Early Offseason Rumblings
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. Support The Barrel Banter: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thebarrelbanter/support
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Previewing the Brewers' Offseason | Andrew Wagner
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
Oct 28, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Season Awards, Grades and Defining Stats
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
Oct 14, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 34
A Birds-Eye View of the Loss, the Upcoming Offseason
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.
Oct 07, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 33
Brewers Force Game 3
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.
Oct 03, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Previewing the Brewers-Mets Series
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.
Oct 01, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 31
CBS 58's Kevin Holden | Bullpen Concerns & Who the Brewers Want to Play in October
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
Sep 26, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 30
A Post-Release Conversation with Director Sean Hanish of Just a Bit Outside the Movie
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
Sep 20, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Brewers Clinch Division and More with Eric Agnew of the Miller Park Minute
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.
Sep 19, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Producers Sean Hanish & Kelly Kahl on their Upcoming '82 Brewers Film, Just a Bit Outside
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!...
Sep 09, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 27
More Chourio Talk, Two Arms that Could Come Up Big in October
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.
Sep 03, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 26
How the Brewers Should Protect Their Arms for October
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.
Aug 26, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Why a Bad Rotation Could Spell a Deep Postseason Run
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.
Aug 12, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Brewers Acquire Mears and Montas: Did They Do Enough at the Deadline?
S5, E23: The Brewers had a clear need for pitching, specifically of the starting variety entering the deadline. They added reliever Nick Mears and starter Frankie Montas - was that enough to keep them atop the NL Central? And are they the right guys?
Jul 31, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Breaking Down the Brewers' Draft with Dan Zielinski of Baseball Prospect Journal!
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
Jul 22, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Jack Stern on 2nd Half Concerns, Breakouts and Possible Trades
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
Jul 18, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Midseason Grades!
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?
Jul 15, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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