The Brewball Podcast

NBA Playoff Roundup, Wild Western Conference Parity, SGA vs Jokić, NBA Award Picks with Drew Charles

Corey Kuefler is joined by Drew Charles as they discuss the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys make their predictions for all eight first round playoff series as well as what their current NBA Finals prediction would be. They also spend some time making their personal picks for all of the NBA awards, including a tight race for MVP and a questionable finalist for Defensive Player of the Year.

Guest: Drew Charles

Episode Brew: Hammerheart Brewing Stjørdal Farmhouse Ale

The Brewball’s 97th Oscars Preview: Wide Open Races, Best Picture Nomination Rankings, Brody vs Chalamet

Corey Kuefler is joined by his wife, Siobhan, as they discuss this Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards.  Corey and Siobhan make their award predictions for many of the evening’s biggest awards and discuss their favorite movies/performances of the year. In the second segment (01:02:22), Corey and Siobhan give their personal rankings of the 10 Best Picture nominations before give their thoughts on which movie will win and which one should win the most prestigious award of the evening.

Guest: Siobhan Aliperto

Episode Brew: Broken Clock Brewing The Salty Quaker

Super Bowl LIX Fallout, Eagles Lay Talons into Chiefs , Mahomes/Brady Revisited, Early 2025-26 NFL Predictions with Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the fallout from the Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.  During the first segment, Corey and Jonathon discuss several topics following the big game including how long this Philadelphia core can compete for Super Bowls, what this devastating loss means for Patrick Mahomes comparison to Tom Brady, where Jalen Hurts falls in the quarterback rankings after his Super Bowl win, whether Travis Kelce should retire, and several more topics . In the second segment, the guys make some early predictions for the 2025-26 NFL season including teams they expect to make big improvements, teams who they think will fall down the standings, and their top five Super Bowl favorites for next year (36:25). 

Guest: Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Fair State Brewing/Barrel Theory Brewing Mister Falcon

Super Bowl LIX Preview/Prediction, Kansas City’s QB/HC Advantage, Super Bowl X-Factors with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the NFL as the week leads into Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.  During the first segment, Corey, David, and Jonathon discuss several topics including a review of the Conference Championship Games, the future outlooks in Washington and Buffalo, level of belief in Josh Allen winning a Super Bowl, and the latest head coach hires in the NFL. In the second segment, all focus turns to  Super Bowl LIX where the guys discuss the game storylines and give their predictions as to who will end up as the champions of the NFL (40:08). 

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Indeed Brewing Honey Bun Dark Ale

Daniels Dazzles in Detroit, Ravens Drop Ball in Buffalo, Bears Hire Ben Johnson, NFC/AFC Championship Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey, David, and Jonathon discuss several topics including Jayden Daniels leading the Washington Commanders to an upset over the Detroit Lions, Saquon Barkley running all over the Los Angeles Rams, the Baltimore Ravens falling just short against the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City benefitting from some questionable calls against Houston, and the Chicago Bears recent head coaching hire of Ben Johnson. In the second segment, the guys make their NFC and AFC Championship Game picks (56:05). 

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Pulpit Rock Brewing Salty Dog

Vikings Nosedive into Offseason, Daniels Rookie Ride Continues, “Coach Prime” to Dallas?, Divisional Round Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey, David, and Jonathon discuss several topics including the Los Angeles Rams dismantling of Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings, Jayden Daniels’ playoff debut heroics, the annual “Should Pittsburgh keep Mike Tomlin” debate, and the rumors that Deion Sanders may become the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. In the second segment, the guys make their Divisional Round weekend game picks (57:53). 

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Half Acre Brewing Benthic Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout

Lions Feast on Darnold, Black Monday Firings, NFL Award Predictions, Wild Card Weekend Picks and Super Bowl Predictions with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey, David, and Jonathon discuss the regular season Sunday Night finale where the Detroit Lions clinched the top seed in the NFC over the Minnesota Vikings, make their picks for NFL Regular Season awards, and discuss the coach firings and what open positions present the best opportunity for a new incoming head coach. In the second segment, the guys make their Wild Card Weekend game picks and predict the remainder of the NFL Playoff bracket all the way to Super Bowl LIX (54:28).

A Vikings/Lions Regular Season Grand Finale, Chiefs Primed for Playoffs?, Who Gets the Final AFC Playoff Berth?, NFL Week 18 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey, David, and Jonathon discuss the Minnesota Vikings win over Green Bay and their chance to clinch the #1 seed in the NFC, Kansas City looking close to playoff form, Washington’s playoff clinching win, and the playoff clinching scenarios for the final AFC Wild Card team. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 18 game picks (40:12).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Pizza Port Bacon & Eggs Coffee Porter

Buffalo’s Bounce Back, Injuries Piling Up in Detroit, Looking at the Likely AFC Playoff Teams, NFL Week 16 Game Picks with Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey and Jonathon discuss the high scoring battle between Buffalo and Detroit, Josh Allen’s MVP-level season, Detroit’s concerning amount of injuries, Patrick Mahomes ankle, and the playoff picture in the NFC and AFC. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 16 game picks (33:39).

Guest: Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Indeed Brewing Moon Dance Oatmeal Stout

Could Campbell’s Gambles Cost Detroit?, Sam Darnold Torches Falcons, A Rams/Bills Shootout NFL Week 15 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey, David, and Jonathon discuss whether Dan Campbell’s risk taking decisions are a risk or value to the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl aspirations, Sam Darnold’s continued resurgence in Minnesota, and the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills playing one of the best games of the football season. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 15 game picks (48:45).

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Falling Knife Brewing Big Riff