Welcome to Brewers Unfiltered, the Brewers official team podcast!
Each episode, our hosts – Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard and Sophia Minnaert – dish out insight and analysis on the latest Brewers news and storylines.
Look for new releases throughout the season, including special episodes featuring guest appearances from players, personalities, alumni, and more!
Find the latest episode below, and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!
Adam McCalvy
Since 2001, Adam McCalvy has been a mainstay on the Brewers beat while covering the team for Brewers.com. Adam reports on the Brewers year-round while writing features, breaking news and delivering coverage from inside the clubhouse.
Tim Dillard
Tim Dillard brings big-league experience to Brewers Unfiltered, having pitched in the Brewers bullpen from 2008-2012. After hanging up his cleats, the righty reliever joined as a Brewers TV analyst in 2021. On top of his MLB experience, Tim is known for his sense of humor and quirky personality.
Sophia Minnaert
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Sophia Minnaert has been a staple on Brewers television broadcasts since the 2013 season. Sophia covers all locally broadcast games, reporting from the sidelines and delivering insight from the clubhouse. She was hired as a team employee in 2018.
Rhys Hoskins is starting his second season with the Brewers. In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, Adam and Sophia chat with Rhys about year two in Milwaukee, playing a series near his hometown in California, what he learned from family hardships and the highs and lows of being a Major League Baseball player.
For the second straight year, the Brewers took home the team Gold Glove in 2024. But that wasn’t all – second baseman Brice Turang took home both an individual Gold Glove, as well as the coveted Platinum Glove, given to just one player in each league. In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, Adam McCalvy and Sophia Minnaert sit down with Brice and his infield coach, Matt Erickson, to recap the honor and look ahead to 2025.
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 and Sophia are joined by Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer to discuss working with Ueck and the lasting impact he made on Milwaukee.
The Brewers are heading to their sixth postseason in seven years! In this exclusive episode of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang sits down with the three players who have been apart of this entire era – Christian Yelich, Brandon Woodruff & Freddy Peralta. The trio discusses this era of success and much more!
The Milwaukee Brewers are your 2024 NL Central Champions! In this episode, the gang discusses last night’s epic clinch celebration, Bauers’ insane walk-off, building a championship culture, how the Crew approaches the next week-plus and more.
The Brewers magic number is 14! In this episode, the gang dissects a wild long weekend of action, the postseason race, Jackson Chourio’s ascension to stardom, Willy Adames’ insane stretch, DL Hall’s impressive return and more.
There are just 32 games to go! In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses some of the biggest topics ahead of September: the division race, chasing the Phillies and Dodgers for the top-2 spots, Jared Koenig’s emergence, the Brewers rotation, Devin Williams’ impact and much more.
“I’m very, very lucky.” Leading up to Robin Yount’s 50th anniversary celebration of his Brewers debut, he recounts memories with his teammates in the clubhouse, how baseball has changed through the years, and what Milwaukee means to him.
The trade deadline is behind us, and there is a lot to discuss. This week, the gang covers the Brewers additions in Aaron Civale, Nick Mears and Frankie Montas. Plus, they chat about an up-and-down month of July, Jackson Chourio’s emergence and a whole lot more.
Ahead of his induction into the Brewers Walk of Fame on Sunday, July 28, Adam McCalvy and Tim Dillard sit down with Ryan Braun to discuss his full career in Milwaukee, how he encourages his kids to participate in sports, and life after baseball.
We’re officially past the halfway point of the 2024 regular season! In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang reflects on the season’s first half – including the biggest surprises and biggest questions to come – plus discusses the additions of Dallas Keuchel and Aaron Civale.
Joey Ortiz. Tobias Myers. Bryan Hudson. Pat Murphy’s Brewers are full of surprises! In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, Adam, Sophia and Tim catch up on All-Star updates, who has been making an impact in the first half of the season, and more.
This weekend, the Brewers will celebrate 30 years of Bill “Rock” Schroeder behind the mic! To mark the occasion, we give you an Unfiltered Exclusive celebrating everyone’s favorite color analyst. Hosted by the legendary Brian Anderson, this episode features Brewers broadcasters throughout time – Jim Paschke, Matt Vasgersian and Daron Sutton – to reminisce about Rock and talk Brewers history.
As the Crew continues a long road trip in Houston, Miami and Boston, the gang comes together to discuss a variety of topics: injuries to the pitching staff, Contreras’ epic home run off Verlander, Yelich stealing home, Robert Gasser’s emergence, Pat Murphy’s lifesavers analogy and more!
The gang has a lot to catch up on in this episode of Brewers Unfiltered! Topics for discussion include Tyler Black’s call-up, the Crew’s skid in Chicago, Robert Gasser nearing a debut, Bryse Wilson’s emergence as a key pitcher in the rotation, and much more!
As the Brewers strong April continues, the gang tackles a variety of pressing topics – including all the pitching staff injuries, Tobias Myers’ debut, who else could step up, Joel Payamps’ steadiness, the upcoming Yankees and Rays series, and much more.
We’re 15 games into the regular season and starting to see some early trends emerge. In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang tackles a variety of topics for the young season – the offense’s emergence, Contreras’ dominance, Brice Turang’s breakout start, the bullpen, Abner Uribe’s struggles and much more!
Now in his fourth season with the Crew, Hoby Milner has learned a lot about himself and playing MLB over his career. In this exclusive interview from Spring Training, Hoby talks about the loss of Devin Williams,Pat Murphy as manager, the Brewers bullpen as a whole, customizing his glove, The Firemen series, and more!
The gang’s back together! In this episode of Brewers Unfiltered, Adam, Sophia and Tim catch up early in the season to discuss the vibes under new Manager Pat Murphy, first impressions of the current group, Jackson Chourio’s early impact, and much more!
Before Opening Day, Sophia sat down with Pat Murphy to discuss a wide variety of topics – Freddy Peralta as Opening Day starter, Jackson Chourio’s impact, year two for William Contreras, the team’s defensive identity, using TBA for starting pitchers, and a whole lot more.
A brand-new season is upon us. In S3E1 of Brewers Unfiltered, Sophia sits down with Sal Frelick for a quick interview with the second-year star. They cover Sal’s move to the infield, working with his childhood hero, his first year in the Bigs, his coffee order, living with Joey Wiemer and Tyler Black and more.
In this special offseason episode of Brewers Unfiltered, Adam and Sophia sit down with new manager Pat Murphy to cover all kinds of topics. The list includes Murphy’s first few weeks on the job, his football and boxing backgrounds, getting to know Lou Holtz and Barry Alvarez, his vision for the Club and so much more.
The stage is set: the Brewers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a best-of-three Wild Card series in Milwaukee starting Tuesday. This week on the pod, the gang breaks down the matchup against the D-Backs, covers the biggest questions for the Crew heading into October, discusses Caleb Boushley’s electrifying debut and more!
It’s official: the Milwaukee Brewers are NL Central champions! This week, the gang breaks down all the action from Tuesday’s clinch and discusses the final week of games. Plus, Brian Anderson (broadcaster) joins the pod to preview the upcoming postseason and talk about life behind the mic.
We are less than two weeks from the end of the regular season! As the Brewers chase a division title, there’s plenty to talk about: Mark Canha’s signature moment, Christian Yelich’s injury status, Joey Wiemer optioned to AAA, Jackson Chourio on the rise and more! Plus, star rookie Sal Frelick sits down with Adam for a quick conversation on baseball and fall delights.
The starting rotation has been exceptional of late, including a near combined no hitter and a complete game shutout from Brandon Woodruff. Plus, Josh Donaldson has made a big impact in his early days as a Brewer, Brock Wilken is flying through the system and the team is scoring runs in bunches. The gang tackles these topics and more this week on Brewers Unfiltered.
On the heels of one of the best months in franchise history, the Brewers are in the midst of a tight playoff race. What are the biggest questions the team needs to answer down the stretch? How has Freddy Peralta reached another level? How big have Mark Canha and Carlos Santana been? The gang tackles those topics and more – this week on Brewers Unfiltered.
The Brewers are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning their last nine games and opening up a five-game lead in the division. What has changed to propel the offense to new heights? Who is the unsung hero of the Brewers bullpen? Which call-ups could make a difference in September.
Fifteen years after his legendary run with the Crew, CC Sabathia returns to Milwaukee this weekend to celebrate his time in Brewers Blue. Before his trip, he sat down with the gang to discuss a variety of topics – his favorite teammates, mentors, memories from ’08 and much more. Plus, the gang discusses the Crew’s recent five-game win streak and hot bats.
It’s another can’t-miss guest on Brewers Unfiltered! This week, Tim and Adam sat down with Brewers legend Ben Sheets – who will be inducted into the Walk of Fame later this month. Hear from the former ace as he discusses his road to the Majors, how he learned to pitch, what he’s doing now and more! Plus, the gang discusses the current three-city road trip.
We’re entering the season’s homestretch! As August heats up, there’s plenty to discuss: Freddy Peralta’s dominance vs. the Rockies, Brandon Woodruff’s return, Abner Uribe’s filthy stuff, the emergence of Sal Frelick, Jackson Chourio’s recent tear and so much more!
It’s an exclusive interview with Christian Yelich! After hitting his official 10-year anniversary in MLB, Yeli sat down with the gang to discuss his favorite memories, working with younger players, the highs and lows of playing Major League Baseball and a whole lot more. Plus, we recap the trade deadline and discuss the impact of the new additions.
There’s a lot to talk about this week on Brewers Unfiltered. The list includes Sal Frelick’s dazzling debut, the upcoming trade deadline, the emergence of Abner Uribe, Brandon Woodruff’s impending return from injury, the Brewers new draftees and much more!
After an All-Star Break hiatus, Sophia, Adam and Tim are back to discuss a wide variety of topics – including a Brewers surge in July, back-to-back dominant showings against the Reds, bullpen standouts like Joel Payamps and Elvis Peguero, Wade Miley’s injury and more! Plus, we examine the Brewers recent draft class.
We’re officially hitting the season’s halfway point this week! In this edition of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses the season to date, the upcoming long stretch of games against the division, Woodruff’s impending return, Peguero’s recent success and so much more!
The Airbender is this week’s special guest on Brewers Unfiltered! Hear from All-Star closer Devin Williams as he discusses his 10 years in the Brewers organization – including people who helped him along the way, almost giving up baseball, his mom’s influence and so much more. Plus, the gang discusses Yelich’s hot streak, Sal Frelick’s return from injury & more.
Last week, the gang discussed the interesting story of Jon Singleton’s return to the Big Leagues. This week, Jon joined the pod to tell the story in his own words -- his road to the Major Leagues, playing with Christian Yelich as a kid, off-the-field learnings and more. Plus, the gang covers topics like the upcoming Pirates series, William Contreras’ All-Star prospects and more.
There’s a ton to discuss as we flip the calendar to June! That includes the fascinating comeback story of Jon Singleton; recent additions like Andruw Monasterio, Blake Perkins and Julio Teheran; Joey Wiemer’s hot streak at the plate and more.
With Memorial Day Weekend in the rearview mirror, we’re almost a third of the way into the 2023 campaign. This week, the gang discusses the Brewers season so far – plus a scary moment for Willy Adames, the return of Luis Urias, Devin Williams’ dominance, Jackson Chourio and more.
Over the last week, the Brewers lost two members of their starting rotation – Eric Lauer and Wade Miley. How will the Crew cover those losses? In S2E11 of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang covers pitching depth, Owen Miller’s hot streak, Jefferson Quero’s rise through the prospect rankings, stat of the week and much more!
Bill Schroeder is in his 40th year around Brewers Baseball. In S2E10 of Brewers Unfiltered, “Rock” discusses his playing days with the Crew, growing up as a baseball player, which pitchers he’d like to catch for, the importance of getting your physical and more! Plus, the gang discusses Yelich’s hot streak, Lauer’s transition to the pen and more.
The Brewers are back home from their road trip out west! This week, the gang discusses the returns of Tyrone Taylor and Adrian Houser, theIR recent losing skid, a big win vs. the Dodgers and a loaded month of May baseball.
This week’s special guest is Willy Adames! Hear from the Brewers shortstop as he discusses what he likes to do off the field, the possibility of winning a Gold Glove, playing for Craig Counsell and a whole lot more. Plus, the gang recaps the month of April, including giving their April MVPs!
In S2E7 of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses some of the biggest storylines from the first 20-plus games. Topics this week include Garrett Mitchell’s injury, Tyrone Taylor’s impending return, Brian Anderson’s big contributions, some new Brewers pitching trends, the Crew’s standout defense and more!
What are the biggest storylines from the Brewers 10-game road trip? This week, the gang discusses William Contereras’ excellence behind the plate, Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes’ injuries, Wade Miley appreciation, Peter Strzelecki’s success, the upcoming three-series homestand and more.
How does Corbin Burnes take his mind off baseball? In an exclusive interview, the Brewers ace discusses his start to the year, fishing with Bob Uecker, his diary, how he spends time with his family and more. Plus, the gang discuss the bullpen, Craig Counsell’s milestone and the 10-game road trip.
What are the biggest storylines through the season’s first four games? In S2E4 of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses the latest action – Brice Turang’s big day, Luis Urias’ injury, Freddy Peralta’s Opening Day dominance, speed in the Crew’s lineup, this weekend’s Cardinals series and a whole lot more!
Opening Day is tomorrow! In S2E3 of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses the latest roster moves – Brice Turang’s call-up, Gus Varland making the team and Owen Miller starting the year in the Big Leagues. Plus, Adam and Tim make a variety of preseason predictions, including team MVP and where the Brewers will finish.
The countdown to Opening Day has reached the single digits! In S2E2 of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses a variety of tough roster decisions – how do Brian Anderson and Mike Brosseau fit in? Who emerges in the outfielder? When will we see Brice Turang? Plus, we pay tribute to Bill “Rock” Schroeder as he enters his 40th season in MKE.
A brand-new season is upon us. In S2E1 of Brewers Unfiltered, the gang discusses a wide variety of topics – what is the vibe in the clubhouse? Who’s in the best shape of their lives? Which prospects will make an impression? Which rule changes will have an impact?
The Brewers have some brand-new All-Stars joining the fold in Jesse Winker and William Contreras. In this special offseason episode of Brewers Unfiltered, Adam McCalvy and Tim Dillard break down the latest acquisitions, plus discuss the Brewers leadership transition from David Stearns to Matt Arnold.
With the regular season coming to an end, the guys take a look back on the year as a whole. This week’s topics include what went right, what went wrong, favorite game, favorite moment and the most impressive player. Stay tuned for more episodes throughout the offseason.
It’s a huge week for the Crew. With nine games left, the Brewers sit just outside the final wildcard spot. In Episode 26, the guys discuss the postseason race, the return of Eric Lauer and Freddy Peralta, Triple-A playoffs and more!
How big was the series win vs. the Yankees? What do the Crew’s playoffs hopes look like with a little over two weeks left? What can we expect from Ashby in his return? Can Adam and Tim finally get a trivia question right? Find our in the latest episode of Brewers Unfiltered.
What’s the Crew’s margin for error in the playoff race? How do they manage the injuries in the pitching staff? Who finishes with more home runs between Willy Adames and Rowdy Tellez? The guys tackle these questions and more in the latest episode of Brewers Unfiltered.
What’s the biggest key to gaining some momentum down the stretch? What should you make of Burnes’ recent outings? How concerned should you be about Peralta’s injury? The guys cover these questions and more in Episode 23 of Brewers Unfiltered.
Can Keston Hiura tell the future? What’s the biggest difference between Triple-A and the Majors? Who’s his best friend in the clubhouse? Hear from last night’s hero himself as he covers those questions and more in an exclusive interview with Adam and Tim. Plus, the guys talk about Garrett Mitchell’s debut and the Brewers X-factor down the stretch.
Is it time for Keston to play every day? How big of a loss is Ashby? What can we expect from Houser in his return from the injured list? How exciting is Sal Frelick’s success in Triple-A? The guys cover those questions, dish their stat of the week and more in Episode 21 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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What should you know about Jackson Chourio’s rise as an elite prospect? How impressive has Sal Frelick been in Triple-A? Who are some of the top names to know in the system? VP of Minor League Operations Tom Flanagan joined the pod to answer those questions and more! Plus, the guys react to a disappointing weekend in St. Louis and upcoming games against the Dodgers.
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In Episode 19, the guys discuss the Brewers recent skid and the upcoming schedule. Plus, Adam talked to three members of Brewers royalty – Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy. The guys wrap up the episode with their stats of the week.
What are the takeaways of the Josh Hader trade? What should fans know about Taylor Rogers, Matt Bush and Trevor Rosenthal? How big of an addition is Freddy Peralta off the injured list? The guys tackle these questions and more in Episode 18 of Brewers Unfiltered.
How does the MLB Draft actually work? What should you know about the Brewers top picks? What should you make of Ashby’s extension and Hader’s struggles? The guys discuss those topics and more, plus chat about the draft with Tod Johnson, Vice President of Domestic Scouting.
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Andrew McCutchen is this week’s guest on Brewers Unfiltered! Hear from Cutch as he discusses getting drafted, playing at a high level into his mid-30s and how the infinity stone gauntlet made its way into the Brewers dugout. Plus, the guys select their mid-season awards and more!
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With the MLB Draft and Trade Deadline approaching, GM Matt Arnold joined the podcast to discuss his role in those types of transactions, his journey to the Brewers and more! Plus, the guys discuss an epic July 4 game, Pedro Severino’s return and Brandon Woodruff’s recent excellence.
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It’s the first All-Star guest on Brewers Unfiltered! Brandon Woodruff joins the guys this week to discuss his road to the Majors, playing in Mississippi, pitching alongside Burnes and Peralta, his postseason hopes and more! Plus, the guys discuss last week’s homestand vs. the Cardinals and Blue Jays, as well as the return of some key Brewers stars.
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How do the Brewers move forward in the outfield post-Lorenzo Cain? Is leadoff Yelich here to stay? How do the Brewers make up for Ashby’s absence? The guys cover those questions, plus chat with co-hitting coach Connor Dawson – in Episode 13 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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It’s an episode full of guests! This week, Adam sits down with Pat Murphy to discuss Craig Counsell’s managerial milestone. Then, Lane Grindle joins the show to talk about the Brewers recent struggles, Jason Alexander’s success and more. The episode concludes with an interview with Minor League catcher Alex Hall, who earned a surprise, once-in-a-lifetime call-up earlier this season.
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How did Brent Suter land a deal as a children’s offer? Why did he choose Harvard? What’s it like to have a baby in the middle of the season? Don’t miss our in-depth discussion with Brewers reliever Brent Suter in the latest episode of Brewers Unfiltered.
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How did Ethan Small look in his MLB debut? Is Aaron Ashby in the midst of a breakout? Can Tyrone Taylor and Keston Hiura sustain their recent power surges? The guys cover these questions and more in Episode 10 of Brewers Unfiltered
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This week, Chris Hook joined the pod as a special guest! Hear our comprehensive interview with the Brewers Pitching Coach, covering his favorite part of the job, playing with Deion Sanders, and a whole lot more. The guys also address Peralta and Renfroe’s injuries and give their stats of the week.
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What should we takeaway from the nine-game road trip? How do the Brewers replace the injured Adames? Is Josh Hader on the verge of a historic year? The guys discuss these topics and more in Episode 8 of Brewers Unfiltered
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Can Rowdy Tellez sustain this level of production? Is Willy Adames’ power surge for real? What’s going on with Brandon Woodruff? We answer those questions and more in Episode 7 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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President of Baseball Operations David Stearns joined the guys this week to discuss some roster moves, his favorite part of the job and his top spots in the city! We also cover the dominant pitching week, Urias’ return, the offense’s power surge and more in Episode 6 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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Is Eric Lauer on the verge of a special season? What’s going on with the offense? Is it safe to say our pitching is back on track? The guys cover these questions and more in Episode 5 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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What positives should the Crew take away from the first 11 games? Is Yelich rounding into form? What should you make of Trevor Gott and Devin Williams’ early performances? Special guest Sophia Minnaert joins Tim and Adam to cover those questions and more in Episode 4 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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What are the takeaways from Opening Weekend? Is pitching an early concern? What should the Brewers expect from their new catcher? We cover those questions and more in Episode 3 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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How do the Brewers make up for Luis Urías’ absence? Who are some dark-horse candidates to step up in the Brewers bullpen? What should fans watch for on Opening Weekend? We cover those questions and more in Episode 2 of Brewers Unfiltered.
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Are the Brewers the clear-cut favorite in the NL Central? Who will be the Crew’s MVP? Should fans buy Tyrone Taylor and Keston Hiura’s spring power surges? In the premiere of Brewers Unfiltered, our experts preview the upcoming season and make bold predictions for 2022.
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