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Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins JR Radcliffe to discuss the narrative that the Brewers are beating up on bad teams and struggling against good ones (namely, the Cubs), plus discussion on Wade Miley, The Incredible Josh Hader, Junior Guerra, Eric Thames and Eric Sogard. Then, JR is joined by Brewers reliever Taylor Williams (24:00), who missed back-to-back seasons after Tommy John surgery but has made it to the bigs, where's he's a key member of Milwaukee's marvelous bullpen.Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

In a special bonus episode of the podcast, host JR Radcliffe runs down the five best moments of the season thus far for the first-place Brewers. Plus, check out the full interview with Marlins pitcher Trevor Richards (11:45), who worked at the MillerCoors gift shop in the winter of 2016-17, then wound up on the Miller Park mound 14 months later. Also, Lewis Brinson (20:00) -- traded from the Brewers to the Marlins in the offseason -- chats with reporters prior to Thursday's game (and hitting three home runs in the series against the Brewers).Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

Host JR Radcliffe chats with Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt (2:30) about the team's propensity for one-run games, whether or not the team should be using the 10-day disabled list more often, if we should close the book on Josh Hader as a closer or starter and what we can expect from 21-year-old Freddy Peralta, who has started fast in 2018 pitching at Triple-A. Plus: is the infield defense something to be concerned about for the whole season, and has Jonathan Villar turned a corner? Then, a chat with Brewers Director of New Media Caitlin Moyer (19:00), one of the driving forces behind the Brewers "Sandlot" shot-for-shot remake video that went viral in the final weeks of Spring Training. She goes behind the scenes to describe the elements that helped the video come together. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

The Cubs head to town for a four-game set. Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writers Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the injury to Christian Yelich, the starting pitching struggles and relief pitching successes and recall some recent great walk-off moments in the wake of Tuesday night's thriller. Whether or not "clutch" is a real thing, is Ryan Braun the guy you want at the plate when the Brewers need a big hit in the ninth?After that: an interview with left-handed reliever Josh Hader, from his start in Maryland to getting drafted by the nearby Baltimore Orioles and the machinations that led him to the Big Leagues last season. And yes, his hair.Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

Host JR Radcliffe looks back at the first four games of the season, including the opening series in San Diego and the home-opener loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, offering his five favorite things from the first four games (and five concerns). Hear from Brewers slugging first baseman Eric Thames after the home opener and the full audio from team owner Mark Attanasio and general manager David Stearns when they met with media prior to the April 2 game. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

Host JR Radcliffe sits down with Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak to give one last look to the Brewers as they break camp for the 2018 baseball season, with Opening Day in San Diego on March 29. JR also chats with Brewers head groundskeeper Michael Boettcher on his preparations for Miller Park's own Opening Day on Monday, April 2. Were there any surprises on the final roster? Just how big of an impact can the team expect from newcomers Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain? What are the elements that convinced Todd to predict the Brewers as a wild-card winner? Could Josh Hader be an All-Star this year?

Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writers Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak discuss the trajectory of Opening Day starter Chase Anderson -- and the definite vibe that the Brewers rotation won't be adding more pieces from outside the organization. Where does Brandon Woodruff fit into the equation? After Ryan Braun's comments last week, is the move to first base a dying proposition? What's the fallout from catcher Stephen Vogt's injury? Can we expect to see any players from the first round of cuts at Miller Park in 2018? The guys discuss this and more with host JR Radcliffe in the second podcast from Spring Training. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

Journal Sentinel Brewers beat writers Tom Haudricourt and Todd Rosiak discuss what they’ve observed from the first week of spring training in Arizona. Is it an incorrect assumption that the Brewers will add another starting pitcher? Why wouldn’t the Brewers spend now given the number of teams looking beyond 2018? What do they expect from Ryan Braun at first base? Who are the sleeper candidates (if any) to make the roster with so many spots spoken for? Is Jonathan Villar a true bounce-back candidate? What’s next for fan favorite Brett Phillips? The guys discuss this and more with host JR Radcliffe in the first of many podcasts during the 2018 season. Music intro: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Sound effect: WALLA Ballpark Cheer William Tell Overture Organ by AshFox on freesound.org.

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