Brewers Archived Media Links - 2024-2025 Offseason

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Wednesday 12/18:

VIDEO via MLB Network's "Hot Stove": - "Nestor Cortes joins Hot Stove to discuss how he learned about being traded to the Brewers, the art behind his hesitation pitches and more"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers are Here to Stay Now...and We Need Them"

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Thursday 12/19:

Via Dom Cotroneo's "Brewers Weekly": - "Dom details the Devin Williams trade and the Brewers return plus lays out some wishes for Santa, an outlook on the NL Central now that the Cubs have Kyle Tucker, and he gives a preview of his games of the year for 2024."

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Friday 12/20:

"Happy Holidays from all of us at 620 WTMJ, your home for Brewers baseball. Dom Cotroneo cooked up his own top ten list of the best games of the 2024 season. This list is purely arbitrary and meant to give you some content to debate around the holidays for your memory bank from this season.

We go through each game with six key features: a prologue, a time capsule, the highlight recap, things you forgot, heroes of the game, and a title for the game in five words or less.

Sprinkled throughout the video are audio calls from Bob Uecker, Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle, and Josh Maurer - the radio team of your Milwaukee Brewers. Plus exclusive interviews and highlights you can only find here on 620 WTMJ.

Any games get snubbed? Did we get it right? Let us know in the comments, or follow @Dom_Cotroneo on social media to offer up your takes."

An audio-only link is available here.
 

 

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Sunday 12/22:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys discussed the PECOTA player projection release, Rhys Hoskins and the team's power projection generally. They also discussed some favorite memories of the 2024 season, retired numbers and Rickey Henderson."

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Via the Minor League Forum:

 

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Tuesday 12/24:

Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll are taking a look at the best seasons in Brewers franchise history and draft the best lineup they possibly can. Once a player is picked, they cannot be used again. A full lineup, including DH, five starting pitchers, and two relievers. Who drafted the best overall team? Listen and you decide."

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Thursday 12/26:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers Fans Have Plenty to Celebrate Because of George Petak"

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Thursday 12/26:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Teams this offseason in the NL Central are trying to chase down the 93-win Brewers. Who is closing the gap? The Chicago Cubs got better with the addition of Kyle Tucker, are other teams knocking at the Brewers door including the St Louis Cardinals? Matt Pauley is our guest- he is the Pre and Postgame host of Cardinals baseball on KMOX Radio. Pauley is formerly the Brewers postgame host on the team's flagship station."

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Monday 12/30:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "How Was that First Brewers Game Experience?"

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Tuesday 12/31:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Are the Brewers Going to do Anything Else?"

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Chats on Brewers lack of moves, Burnes signing w/ Dbacks, Over/Under wins & Brewers Mount Rushmore."

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Because you need to ring in the new year with a combined four hours of Brewers prospect talk:

 

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RHP Jim Miller (2016 Colorado Springs - AAA) is Tim's latest guest

 

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Wednesday 1/1:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Who Gave Us Hope from the Brewers for 2025?"

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Catching up:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys discussed the Brewers new TV deal, a trade, a couple of pitching rumors, the sustainability of the team's recent RISP prowess and our ideal jobs in baseball."

Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "We talked about who’s naughty or nice, what’s on our Christmas lists, and what our New Year’s resolutions for the Crew are. Will this team make a splash? Also discussed were what the Cubs’ acquisition of Kyle Tucker means, our outlook on the rest of the offseason, and more!"

 

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Monday 1/7:

Hey, this is me! Thanks to David Go for the invite, really enjoyed the chat!

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Jim Goulart (@Mass_Haas on X) joins us to talk about contributing at 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"

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe check in on the Brewers at the start of the 2025 calendar year and ... well, there's not much to say. What's the likeliest area of need that the Brewers will still address this offseason? Have the Cubs overtaken the Brewers as the top dog in the Central? The guys discuss preseason projections, Tyler Black, the bullpen picture, Craig Yoho, Pat Murphy, Cooper Pratt and more."

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Wednesday 1/8:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go to the 8:15 minute mark for baseball discussion)

Via WIZM in LaCrosse: Vinny Rottino

 

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Thursday 1/9:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Spring Training Countdown is on for the Brewers" - Hunter Baumgardt who cover the Brewers for 97.3 The Game in Milwaukee is Chuck's guest"

Via Dom Cotroneo and WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly": - "Dom breaks down the arbitration news on the final deadline day to settle contracts. How far apart are the Brewers and William Contreras? Also, an update on Brandon Woodruff and Zips FanGraphs projections for the Brewers for 2025"

 

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Sunday 1/12:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys discussed the exchange of arbitration numbers with William Contreras, the settlements with everyone else, Brandon Woodruff's health, Jake Bauers return and where we'd put the park if we could drop it elsewhere."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Do We Need to Pump the Brakes on Chourio Expectations in Year Two with the Brewers?" - Kyle Lobner of Shepherd Express is Chuck's guest"

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "The Brewers' 2025 season will hinge on these five players - listen for who they are."

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Listen for the discussion but also the awesome Irish accent via one of our primary feature article contributors!

 

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Monday 1/13:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Who does Vinny Rottino see play third base for the Brewers? Will Rhys Hoskins bounce back? Is there an upside to Sal Frelick and Garrett Mitchell? How about that pitching staff if Brandon Woodruff returns to his ace form?"

Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll break down the Brewers case in arbitration with All Star catcher William Contreras and why one side is clearly favored in this hearing, plus a look ahead to Wednesday's opening of International Free Agency and who the Brewers are looking to sign."

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On 1/13/2025 at 4:25 PM, Jim Goulart said:

Listen for the discussion but also the awesome Irish accent via one of our primary feature article contributors!

 

Looks like the YouTube video was taken down but audio remains available, here, for instance, is the Apple Podcast link.

"Season 2 of Bricks Behind the Ivy kicks off with Jake McKibbin (@thebrewerblogs), writer for Brewer Fanatic, sharing his thoughts on the Cubs from a Brewers fan’s perspective. We dive into Craig Counsell’s 2024 comment about the Cubs needing to build 90-win teams, the gap between the Cubs and Brewers, and the differences between Pat Murphy and Craig Counsell. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the Cubs-Brewers rivalry and what’s ahead in 2025!"

 

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Tuesday 1/14:

Via the "Cream City Pod" with BrewerFanatic's own Spencer Michaelis: Topics Covered with co-host Gunner Amelunk:

Topics Covered:

- Late to the party, but our thoughts on the Devin Williams trade
- William Contreras arbitration news
- Drafting lineups of players who have played with Christian Yelich on the Brewers (2018-Present)
- Random Brewers

Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: "Rapid 9 Topics" - January 9th Episode

 

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Wednesday 1/15:

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "JD, Hyatt & Tim discuss arbitration numbers (Contreras to a hearing?), international signing day, new TV deal with FanDuel sports network, our Hall of Fame ballots & card corner."

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While very, very full, this is hardly an all-encompassing list of this week's archives honoring Bob Uecker, as you can imagine, but it strives to be as complete as possible. Apologies to any worthwhile links missed.

All of these download links within this first section are via ESPN Milwaukee's coverage:

Kent Sommerfeld long time producer and Engineer for the Milwaukee Brewers Radio, and Bob Uecker joins the show to share his favorite memories, the impact he had on himself and his family, his favorite stories of times with Bob Uecker, and so much more.

Len Kasper, current radio voice for the Chicago White Sox and former radio voice for the Milwaukee Brewers, shares some one-of-a-kind stories, and remembers a great friend and icon in baseball history.

Adam McCalvy from MLB.com and Brewers.com joins the show to share some stories, and memories from his time with Bob Uecker around the Milwaukee Brewers, what he meant to the players in the clubhouse, and all the people of Wisconsin.

Buster Olney, Senior Baseball Writer and Analyst for ESPN, joins to remember the legendary Bob Uecker.

Jon McGlocklin, former Milwaukee Bucks guard, discusses his relationship with Bob Uecker and what he will miss most about Mr. Baseball.

Jerry Augustine, former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher, remembers the first time he met Bob Uecker and what Mr. Baseball meant to the sport and the city of Milwaukee.

John Scott Lewinski discusses his Barrons Magazine September interview article (‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker Is All About Giving—Whether It’s a Punchline or to Charity) and what he will never forget about Mr. Baseball.

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike shares a unique story from his mentor, Steve Wexler, who told him about Uecker's uncanny penchant for "mischief" when he was on the call of Brewers and baseball broadcasts in general. Cohen also talks about Uecker's uncommon transition from professional athlete to play-by-play broadcaster and why his joy as a broadcaster transcended radio waves.
 

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All of these download links within this second section are via WTMJ's coverage:

Brief compilation of snippets from conversations in past years - Mr. Baseball's broadcast partners discuss his greatness.

Adam McCalvy talks about the legacy of Bob Uecker after his passing and shares his favorite funny story of Mr. Baseball.

Greg Matzek, WTMJ broadcaster, talks about the passing of Bob Uecker.

Joel Brennan, Greater Milwaukee Committee President, talks about Uecker’s passing and the legacy he left in Milwaukee.

Jonathan Lucroy, former Brewers catcher, talks about the legacy Bob Uecker left behind.

A look back at John Mercure’s 2019 interview with Bob Uecker, recorded in the dugout during a discussion of the movie "Major League". The conversation offers a personal glimpse into the life and career of the baseball legend.

Bill Schroeder, Brewers broadcaster, shares personal memories and reflections on his long-time friend, Bob Uecker. Through stories from both on and off the air, Bill discusses Uecker’s influence and their enduring friendship.

Jeff Levering, Brewers broadcaster, shares his memories of working with Bob Uecker, recalling the memorable moments they shared both on-air and behind the scenes. He discusses Uecker’s unique influence as a colleague and friend.

Lane Grindle, Brewers radio broadcaster, shares his cherished memories of Bob Uecker. With personal stories and reflections, Lane gives listeners an insider’s look at Uecker’s lasting influence and the personal bond they shared.

Dom Cotroneo, Brewers host for WTMJ, remembers Bob Uecker and the profound impact he had on the world of broadcasting. Dom shares personal stories and insights into what made Uecker so special both on and off the air.

Bob Costas discusses his longtime friend and former broadcast partner Bob Uecker.

A Bob Uecker compilation - All of the best home run calls, mannerisms, and of course, jokes and punchlines. 

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All of these links within this third section are via WSSP's coverage - you do have to navigate around some up-front and within advertisements. These are all Apple podcast links, there are Audacy links available here that will be easy to locate currently, a bit tougher as time marches on.

Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports discusses working with the legendary Bob Uecker, and how Uecker was always unapologetically himself.

Kevin Holden of CBS 17 in North Carolina talks about his time working with Bob Uecker while Kevin did Spanish broadcasts, and how nobody could ever match the personality of Uecker.

Paul Molitor, Brewers legend & Hall of Famer, talks about his good friend and colleague Bob Uecker, and what he meant to him during his time with the Brewers.

Lance Allan, CBS 58 Sports Director, talks about Bob Uecker's personality, and how he helped Lance get into the world of sports media.

Daron Sutton, former TV voice of the Brewers, discusses how Bob Uecker took him under his wing, and how he continued to impact Daron's life to this day.

Pat Hughes, Cubs announcer and Hall of Fame honoree, talks about some amazing memories of his dear friend, Brewers legend Bob Uecker.

Jon McGlocklin, Bucks legend, discusses his close relationship with Bob Uecker.

Matt Pauley, St. Louis Cardinals personality and former host of WTMJ's pre-and postgame coverage, talks about his time working with Bob Uecker, and all the amazing life lessons he learned from being under his wing.

Curt Hogg, Brewers beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Dan Needles, former Channel 12 Sports Director

 

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We regularly link to long-form podcasts from various sources. These are the Bob Uecker tribute episodes from several made available thus far (the majority of these links are again Apple podcasts - you are free to locate other archive alternatives you are familiar with as you wish):

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss Bob Uecker's impact, what he meant to the Brewers organization and what he meant to them personally.

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason" (iHeart Radio link): "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt remember Bob Uecker. Hear from callers, current & former Brewers, and legendary broadcaster Bob Costas."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Chuck shares some stories and more on all things Uecker - the Soundtrack of our Summers!"

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "The episode we hoped would never come."

Via the "Cream City Pod" with Spencer Michaelis and Gunner Amelunk: "A quick trip down Bob Uecker memory lane, to share stories and memories and, hopefully, honor his legacy."

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Jason, Hyatt & Nate remember and pay tribute to a true 1 of 1. Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker, the heart and soul of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball for over 50 years."
 

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This section includes several video-form segments via MLB.com and MLB Network's coverage, and also MLB Network Radio audio links:

Mark Attanasio

Bud Selig

Adam McCalvy

MLB Tonight reflects, including Jayson Stark

Pat Hughes

Lorenzo Cain

Jonathan Lucroy

Brian Anderson

Christian Yelich, Brandon Woodruff and Ryan Braun reflect on Bob Uecker's impact on their lives and career after his passing

Joe Block

Mike Maddux

Baseball legends and media personalities reflect on the decorated life and career of Bob Uecker

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Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Three): Bob Costas 

Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Four): Longtime Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman

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Via the "Inside Wisconsin Show with John Anderson and Trevor Thomas": "Join us as Ueck's colleagues Brian Anderson, Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle, Sophia Minnaert, and Bill Schroeder, Milwaukee Brewers Manager Pat Murphy, Wisconsin native and Milwaukee Brewers player Owen Miller, Wisconsin native, former Brewers player and current broadcaster Vinny Rottino, and even NASCAR Champion and Wisconsin native Matt Kenseth all reminisce and share stories about the legendary Bob Uecker. VIDEO Option available as well

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Via the "Miller Park Minute" with Eric Agnew: Just a Bit Outside Bob Uecker Tribute

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Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Two): Bob Uecker's former play-by-play partner Cory Provus (go to the 20:50 minute mark)

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

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Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show (Hour Two): Mike is joined by Jeff Levering (01:15 minute mark) reflecting on what Bob meant to him and those around him. They end the hour with more Uecker conversation and welcome Todd Rosiak (28:00 minute mark) of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to the program to get his perspective.

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Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour One): Drew & KB remember Bob Uecker with former Brewers TV Voice Matt Vasgersian (05:30 minute mark) and former Brewers beat writer Tom Haudricourt (26:55 minute mark). They share incredible stories.

Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour Two): Drew & KB continue to share memories of Bob Uecker as WTMJ producer Kent Sommerfeld (03:00 minute mark) and "Rock" Bill Schroeder (22:40 minute mark) join the show.

VIDEO: Former partner Jim Powell shares his memories

Via "Brewers Unfiltered": "As we honor and remember the life of the legendary Bob Uecker, we present a special episode of Brewers Unfiltered – featuring Ueck’s broadcast partners through the years. Adam McCalvy and Sophia Minnaert are joined by Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer to discuss working with Ueck and the lasting impact he made on Milwaukee."