Brewer Fanatic Podcast

Jack Stern & Spencer Michaelis

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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21 episodes
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Today · 1 hr 5 min
Trade Deadline Live: Get Ready to Eat Cheese Curds, Buddy
One day before the 2026 trade deadline, Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin dive into what the Brewers have done and what deals could still go down in the future.
Friday · 1 hr 44 min
What Do The Brewers Actually Need At The Trade Deadline?
With the trade deadline days away, Jack and Spencer take a final look at the Brewers' needs after a tough series in San Francisco.
July 27 · 1 hr 16 min
Sunday Live: Deadline Discussion
Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin talk about what Milwaukee could get up to at the deadline given their historic season thus far.
July 24 · 1 hr 59 min
Joey Ortiz Is On Fire! (Not Literally, That'd Be Terrible)
The Brewers have gone back to winning ways out of the All-Star break despite not playing their best baseball, and third baseman Joey Ortiz has been one of the hottest players in the game.
July 17 · 2 hr 2 min
Brewers Draft Recap, & Lance McCullers Jr. Trade
Jack and Spencer react to the Lance McCullers trade and recap the Brewers' selections in this year's draft.
July 13 · 1 hr 1 min
Sunday Live: Let's Take A Break
As we cruise into the All-Star break, Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin look back on how the season has gone and what to expect in the second half.
July 10 · 2 hr 5 min
2026 MLB Draft Preview, & Woodruff Heads Back To IL
The guys are joined by Jamie Cameron of Destination: The Show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft before reacting to Brandon Woodruff's latest shoulder injury and successful stops in Arizona and St. Louis on the road trip.
July 6 · 58 min
Sunday Live: All-Star Snubs & The Injury Bug
Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin talk more Brewers baseball and go over the state of the team as we head into the Midsummer Classic.
July 3 · 1 hr 45 min
Garrett Mitchell's Hot Again, & Is Brandon Sproat Good Now?
The Brewers dropped a three-game series against the Cubs but took three of four from the Reds. Jack and Spencer break down the action, including Brandon Sproat's improvements and Garrett Mitchell's big week.
June 29 · 38 min
Sunday Live: Dominating The Division
Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin talk through Week 14 of the Brewers' season during which the team faced off against the Reds and Cubs.
June 26 · 2 hr 2 min
Woodruff's Back? Maybe?
The guys recap an up-and-down road trip to Atlanta and Cincinnati, encouraging signs from Brandon Woodruff and Brandon Sproat, and Craig Yoho's future with the Brewers.
June 22 · 1 hr 10 min
Sunday Live: Continuing To Cook
In Week 13 of the season, Jason Wang and Jake McKibbin discuss who's hot, who's not, and other Brewers news.
June 19 · 1 hr 56 min
Welcome To Milwaukee, Cooper Pratt!
Jack and Spencer react to Jacob Misiorowski's historic 95-pitch shutout against the Phillies and preview what to expect from Cooper Pratt.
June 12 · 1 hr 58 min
Luis Lara Gets Surprise Extension
Jack and Spencer break down Luis Lara's extension, Brandon Woodruff's rehab start in the ACL, some concerning signs for Christian Yelich, and the Brewers' 4-2 week in Colorado and Las Vegas.
June 5 · 1 hr 43 min
You're Injured, I'm Injured, Everybody's Injured
The injuries keep coming for the Brewers' pitching staff. In this week's episode, Jack and Spencer discuss what's next for the staff and more. Discussed in this episode are DL Hall, Grant Anderson, Robert Gasser, Coleman Crow, David Hamilton, Jaron DeBerry, and others.
June 1 · 2 hr 16 min
MiLB Update: Catching Up With The Brewers' Farm After Two Months
Spencer is joined by Alex Robbins (BrewersFarm) to discuss the first two months of the Brewers' minor-league season. They dive into who's hot, who's not, and some pleasant surprises at each level. They also discuss some sleepers in the system, some slow starters who might get it going, and a quick preview of DSL names to watch. Players discussed include Alexander Frias, Jayden Dubanewicz, Jesus Made, Bishop Letson, Tyson Hardin, and many more!
May 29 · 1 hr 34 min
Brewers Send Cardinals Message Of Friendship
The guys react to Abner Uribe and the Brewers' controversy with the Cardinals, Jacob Misiorowski continuing his dominant May, and Robert Gasser's future after another rough start.
May 22 · 1 hr 43 min
Beating The Cubs, & A 5-1 Road Trip
Jack returns to the show as he and Spencer break down a 5-1 road trip against the Twins and Cubs, Shane Drohan and Chad Patrick emerging in the bullpen, Jake Bauers' breakout, and more.
May 15 · 2 hr 7 min
RD Topp Joins The Pod, Talks Miz, & Brewers Series Wins
Spencer is joined by Ryan Topp of Milwaukee's Tailgate to discuss the Brewers' sweep over the Yankees, their series win over the Padres, Jacob Misiorowski's dominance, Brice Turang's continued ascension, and a lot more!
May 8 · 1 hr 36 min
The Brewers Offense Is Healing Up
Jack and Spencer discuss what the return of Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn means for the Brewers' lineup, their struggles with using the ABS challenge system, the state of the starting rotation, and more.