Brewers Archived Media Links - 2024-2025 Offseason

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Our regular season left off here with postgame shows from the final game.

Here is the audio aftermath, so to speak, from the week that followed. While some of the audio/media is up to six days old now, there is relevancy in the archives should you wish to take in the various perspectives.

Friday 10/4:

Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): Tim Dillard - "It’s gut wrenching of course, and Tim discusses the point of view from a pitcher and being in that position where the game rests on your shoulders. Also, what the hell is wrong with Jesse Winker?"

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports 

Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Jack Stern of "BrewerFanatic" (go to the 6:50 minute mark)

Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 25:45 minute mark)

Bart Winkler's "Day After" Podcast: "The Brewers are knocked out of the playoffs, again. Again!"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Heartbreak Again...The Brewers Season Ends in Improbable Fashion!"

Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast (NSFW, occasional language): "In this episode Erin and Lisa discuss the heartbreaking end to the 2024 Brewers season, what happened in the Wild Card series and why the postseason format sucks.  They share their reflections about the season and the team, and what they want listeners, fans, baseball "experts" and the team to know about the 2024 Brewers team. They also celebrate their 40th episode and give an update on their Postseason Sausage Race Bracket."

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Monday 10/7:

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "We've had some days to think about it, but it's still stunning. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the things that went wrong for Milwaukee in its three-game series loss to the Mets. Is the franchise just plain cursed? How do they fix whatever problems they have? What are the foremost questions for the offseason and what's the early prognosis for 2025? Would JR have been a legend for predicting a Sal Frelick postseason homer, if Milwaukee had won the series?"

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Another Wild Card Heartbreak"

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Tuesday 10/8:

Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): "Adam McCalvy talks one last time about the 2024 Brewers season. What’s next for Bob Uecker, the team, the fans?"

Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour Three): Bill Schroeder (go to the 4:25 minute mark)

Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Paul Dietrich from Brew Crew Ball (go to the 07:45 minute mark)

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The guys wrapped up another disappointing wildcard round exit, going game by game to discuss some of the decisions that were made and how frustrating the ultimate outcome was before taking tons of your questions."

Via WPR.org's "Larry Meiller Show" (Download Link): "Talking to the hosts of Milwaukee’s Tailgate Brewers Podcast, Ryan Topp and Paul Noonan, about the wild-card series loss and what comes next for the Brew Crew."

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt relive the sudden ending to the Brewers season. Hear from callers and hear stories about the Game 3 loss from Tim and Hunter. Plus looking back at some positive moments in the season."

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Looking 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."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Letting the Disappointment of the Brewers Postseason Sink In"

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Wednesday 10/9:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering

Via the "BrewerFanatic Podcast with Jack Stern and Spencer Michaelis": "Jack and Spencer dissect another heartbreaking playoff series loss - and why this keeps happening to the Brewers - before transitioning into offseason coverage."

Via the "Brew Talk" podcast: "Hunter Baumgardt (97.3 The Game) and David Gasper (Reviewing the Brew and 97.3 The Game) discuss the Brewers season ending abruptly in the Wild Card Series. They relive that night. Plus, they look ahead to the offseason and what the 2025 Brewers could look like!"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "A Few Things Lie Ahead for the Brewers (Alex Bregman?)"

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Thursday 10/10:

Via the "Inside Wisconsin Show with John Anderson and Trevor Thomas": "Sure, the season didn’t end the way we wanted, but there’s still so much to celebrate! This week on The Inside Wisconsin Show, we sit down with Brewers legend and current Associate Manager Rickie Weeks and TV & Radio MVP broadcaster Jeff Levering.

Rickie reflects on his playing days, his role as associate manager, and his thoughts on this squad’s incredible journey. Plus, Jeff shares his emotional take on the season that almost was—and yep, Bob Uecker may have played a part." - Want the video instead? YouTube link

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "A Great Regular Season Should No Longer be the Standard" - Kevin Holden is Chuck's guest

Via the "Cream City Pod" with BrewerFanatic's own Spencer Michaelis: Topics Covered:

- Brewers series with the Mets
- Young guys stepping up, vets unable to follow suit
- Bob Uecker's final game?
- Are the Brewers doing things the "right" way?

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Adam’s link now points to the archive - 

 

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Recent "Locked on Brewers" episodes with Chuck Freimund -

Friday 10/11: "Digging through Milwaukee Brewers GM Matt Arnold's comments"

Monday 10/14: "Post Season Awards for the Brewers"

Wednesday 10/16: "Brewers Gold Gloves and Devin Williams to the Phillies?"

Friday 10/18: "What About That Brewers Infield?"

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Bonus Episode, Milwaukee's Tailgate Brewers Podcast | Minor League Extra 76 Teaser

"The regular pod is taking the week off this week, but here is a sampler of what you can expect when you sign on to receive the monthly Minor League Extra with Ryan and Spencer. To get the whole thing, as well as Paul's Packer previews, sign up at the Ball and Glove level right here"

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Thursday 10/10:

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Tim Muma of BrewerFanatic discusses the Brewers as they look forward to next season and what that means for the Brewers' roster and game plan in 2025."

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Friday 10/11:

Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Jack Stern of "BrewerFanatic" (go to the 06:15 minute mark)

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Monday 10/14:

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Season Awards, Grades and Defining Stats"

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Tuesday 10/15:

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt ask...how much baseball are you watching since the Brewers were eliminated? Plus, a look at the players who will be returning or moving on from Milwaukee in 2025."

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Wednesday 10/16:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering

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Friday 10/18:

"Jack Stern and Spencer Michaelis discuss Matt Arnold and Pat Murphy's final press conferences of the season and take listener questions on pending offseason decisions."

 

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Friday 10/18:

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Baseball Analyst Bruce Levine discusses the huge ramifications of the Brewers' new media right deal with the MLB and why it may result in more small market teams going up for sale."

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Sunday 10/20:

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers season ... still over, and now the Mets are done, too, after wreaking a little bit of extra postseason havoc. Could the Brewers have realistically hung with the Dodgers or Yankees in the playoffs? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss a number of things this week, from the postseason press conference, to the second act of reliever Jake Cousins to some early predictions about how free agency will go and even some names to discuss. But they also revisit some 2024 mysteries that still leave them puzzled. Why did the team insist on playing Rhys Hoskins at first base and Jake Bauers at designated hitter? Why did Bryan Hudson not get a postseason spot? Why did William Contreras keep catching so often? Why did they play ABBA in Game 3?"

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "Spencer Michaelis of BrewerFanatic joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the Brewers season ending presser, some changes in the NL Central, the timely death of Bally's and a bunch of your questions.

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Recent "Locked on Brewers" episodes with Chuck Freimund -

Monday 10/21: "Could the Brewers Deal an Outfielder?" - JR Radcliffe of the J-S joins in at the 18:00 minute mark

Wednesday 10/23: "Some Unexpected Changes to the Brewers Coaching Staff"

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Tuesday 10/22:

Via "The Bare Necessities with John Barry" on WCLO: Dom Cotroneo (go to the 18:45 minute mark)

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Pipe discuss the Brewers offseason so far and some coaching moves"

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Wrapping Up 2024 & Giving Out Awards"

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Wednesday 10/23:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Could Goldschmidt come to the Brewers?"
 

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Thursday 10/24:

Via WTMJ - "Dom Cotroneo sits at his microphone for the first time this offseason to reflect on Game 3 of the Wild Card Series and get ready for the 2025 offseason starting right after the World Series. Dom also touches on the fact that this will be a Fall Classic to remember and does not want people to ignore the games because of market size. The Brewers also have hired two new hitting coaches and let one go, and Dom breaks down the hires and more for this week's episode!"

Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "We recapped the heartbreaking loss, talked about the Mets being the first team to beat the Brewers and not make the World Series, said bye to Willy and Devin, revisited our playoff picks, and previewed the Yankees-Dodgers World Series."

 

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Saturday 10/26:

Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast (NSFW, occasional language): "In this episode the Babes talk about the World Series, upcoming changes in Brewers games broadcasts and uniforms, and crown the 2024 Brewers Babes Sausage Race winner!"

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Sunday 10/27:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys discussed the opening of the WS, changes to the Brewers coaching staff, big decisions coming up early next month and who's got that bulldog in them."

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Monday 10/28:

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Previewing the Brewers' Offseason with Andrew Wagner"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The  Brewers Need to Keep Getting Better!"

 

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Tuesday 10/29:

Via the "Zach Gelb Show": Rhys Hoskins

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt talk about Bob Uecker and the feature that CBS did with him. Plus, Jack Stern (Brewer Fanatic) talks Chris Hook returning and other offseason storylines."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "How Are the Brewers Sitting with Their Farm System? - Dan Zielinski from BaseballProspectJournal.com is the guest"

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Wednesday 10/30:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe listen back to their February preseason predictions and ... well, they weren't really very close with them, were they? The guys were wrong about Devin Williams, Aaron Ashby, Brock Wilken, Mark Attanasio, William Contreras, Tyler Black and more. First, they discuss the 2024 surprises and disappointments, plus a look at the team's annual award winners, a little coaching staff shakeup and maybe some World Series, if you're in to that sort of thing."

Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour One): Todd Rosiak (go to the 22:15 minute mark)

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Add Someone to the Top of the Brewers Rotation"

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Thursday 10/31:

Via the "BrewerFanatic Podcast with Jack Stern and Spencer Michaelis": "Jack and Spencer react to recent news on the coaching staff, including Chris Hook's new contract and Quintin Berry following Craig Counsell to Chicago."

Via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly": - "The Brewers announced the return of pitching coach Chris Hook for a multi-year contract ahead of the 2025 offseason. Hook was a vital piece of the Brewers' success on the mound for the last six seasons he has been at the helm of the pitching department. But as coaching renewals come and go, Dom Cotroneo details the potential departure of another fan favorite coach this coming season. Dom also goes through his hypothetical MVP and Cy Young ballots and wonders how many Brewers will receive BBWAA awards this November."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Free Agency Begins for the Brewers!"

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Sunday 11/3:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show Brewer Fanatic's Spencer Michaelis joined Jaymes and Ryan to discuss the opening moves of the offseason, including the surprise waiving of Colin Rea, the new contract for Chris Hook and a coaching defection south."

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Monday 11/4:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "A Busy Day for the Brewers!"

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Options & Arbitration"

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Tuesday 11/5:

Via "The Mason Crosby Show" (The Fan Milwaukee): Tim Dillard 

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt discuss the latest moves by the Brewers as the offseason begins. Plus, Tim goes through the power rankings of MLB teams by a couple outlets."

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Wednesday 11/6:

VIDEO via MLB Network: Matt Arnold on being named MLB Executive of the Year

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering

Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Three): Todd Rosiak (go to the 7:15 minute mark)

Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour One): JR Radcliffe (go to the 29:50 minute mark)

Via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo: - "Willy Adames wants to stay? Plus Gold Glove reaction"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Starting Pitching has Some Question Marks Right Now"

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Thursday 11/7:

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports 

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Milwaukee Brewers Running It Back with the Same Cast" - Hunter Baumgardt of 97.3 The Game is the guest

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Sunday 11/10:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys discussed Devin Williams, Willy Adames, a number of players who (probably) won't be Brewers next year and locking up young players."

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Monday 11/11:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "What is the Brewers' Next Move?" - David Gasper of Reviewing the Brew is the guest

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Wednesday 11/13:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go to the 3:00 minute mark)

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Catching up on the offseason moves thus far and the prospects who will matter in 2025"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Chuck is a guest on "Locked on MLB"

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Thursday 11/14:

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Baseball America's Ben Badler discusses the Brewers' newest farm system rankings, and how the young players in the Brewers' top prospects can benefit the team as early as 2025."

Via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo: - "Dom catches you up on the Brewers offseason news and reacts to William Contreras being named to the All-MLB First team"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Silver Slugger Contreras- Among Best Brewers Trades EVER?"

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Friday 11/15:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Anyone in Mind for Brewers Closer Devin Williams?"

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Sunday 11/17:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys previewed award season, some rule 5 roster decisions, 2025 team giveaways, talked draft and development strategies, the one's that got away and County Stadium memories."

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Monday 11/18:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Do Not Have This Award Go Their Way" 

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Made Mania Running Wild"

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Tuesday 11/19:

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt discuss Pat Murphy's case for NL Manager of the Year. Plus, they project next year's lineup and talk about the latest moves, including Willy Adames."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Manager Pat Murphy WAS NOT Unanimous Manager Of Year" 

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Wednesday 11/20:

Via WTMJ's Morning News (Download Link): "Your NL Manager of the Year, and the first in Brewers franchise history, Pat Murphy joins the program! Murph does what he does and tries to deflect credit, but this is his award and just another on the trophy case of post season awards for this team. Of course, we have to talk baseball, and we talk next season and what sort of conversations Murphy has had with GM Matt Arnold."

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go to the 3:00 minute mark)

Via "Foul Territory": "One of the most unique personalities in our sport stops by hours after claiming NL Manager of the Year in his first season running Milwaukee's dugout. Pat Murphy is simply a gem, and he has a Murph line to describe why it doesn't take a former Major Leaguer to be a great skipper.

We also cover updates on some of the top talent on the Brewers, including Willy Adames departing, Brandon Woodruff recovering and Devin Williams following up his playoff performance." YouTube VIDEO option is here

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - JD Hafron from "Locked on Cardinals" joins Chuck

Episode 1 - Tim Dillard's "Buses Benches and Baseball" - Drew Anderson, a Regional Supervisor of Brewers' Amateur Scouting (and a former Brewer) is a guest