The Brewball Podcast

Eberflus Gives Bears No Choice, Eagles Continue to Soar, A Brutal Day for Cousins, NFL Week 14 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 Chicago Bears finally having enough of the Matt Eberflus experiment, a statement game win by Philadelphia in Baltimore, Kirk Cousins’ recent struggles, and write off another team’s season. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 14 game picks (46:32).

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Prairie Artisan Ales Hawaiian TKO

Eagles Flying Under Radar of Detroit’s Shadow?, Minnesota’s Ceiling and Floor, Dolphins Surging, NFL Week 13 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 a Philadelphia Eagles team that has won seven in a row behind another great performance by Saquon Barkley, Washington’s three game slide, just how good are the 9-2 Minnesota Vikings, and Miami’s rise up standings with a healthy Tua Tagovailoa. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 13 game picks (43:06).

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Wabasha Brewing West Side Popper Smoked Jalapeño Cream Ale

Top Tier AFC Teams, Chicago’s Torment Continues, The Wild (and Mediocre) NFC West, NFL Week 12 Game Picks with David Smith

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  During the first segment, Corey and David discuss the aftermath of the Chiefs-Bills and Ravens-Steelers games, where the Los Angeles Chargers fall in the AFC power rankings, another brutal Chicago loss, and an NFC West that apparently no team in the division wants to win. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 12 game picks (40:07).

Guest: David Smith

Episode Brew: Dangerous Man Brewing Russell’s Reserve Rye Russian Imperial Stout

Lions Roar Back in Houston, A Windy City Wellness Check, Coach Firing Predictions, NFL Week 11 Game Picks with Jonathon Swanson; UFC 309 Preview with Mario Flores

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 Detroit’s improbably Sunday Night Football comeback, another embarrassing week for the Chicago Bears, rising belief in Pittsburgh as contenders, and attempt to predict what NFL coaches will be fired during/after the season. In the second segment, the guys make their Week 11 game picks (48:32). During the third segment of the show, Mario Flores joins Corey to discuss this weekend’s UFC 309, the long awaited Heavyweight Title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, and the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson boxing match (01:09:30). 

Guests: Jonathon Swanson and Mario Flores

Episode Brew: Equilibrium Brewery Möbius

NFL Midseason Awards, What is Dallas Doing?, The Best Mid-Tier Team, NFL Week 10 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.  The guys start the show by making their NFL midseason award and Super Bowl prediction. They the discuss a confusing trade deadline move by the Dallas Cowboys, a sneaky good Arizona Cardinals team, and what borderline playoff teams are the best. Corey and Jonathon wrap the show up with game picks for Week 10 (29:33).

Guest: Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Founders Brewing Ultimate Oktoberfest

Hail Mary Heroics, Jameis Makes Cleveland Fun, Indy’s Richardson Decision, NFL Week 9 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson and David Smith as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  The guys start the show discussing Washington’s Hail Mary victory over the Chicago Bears. They also discuss a variety of topics including Jameis Winston leading Cleveland to an upset victory over Baltimore, Philly’s turnaround, Indianapolis decision to start Joe Flacco in place of Anthony Richardson, and the failing seasons of Dallas and Cincinnati. Corey, David, and Jonathon wrap the show up with game picks for Week 9 (37:39).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Falling Knife Brewing 2nd Apron Pale Ale

Russ Opens Up Pittsburgh Offense, NFL Panic Meters, NFL Week 8 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson; NBA Season Preview with Drew Charles

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson and David Smith as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  The guys start the show discussing a big Detroit Lions win to take the top spot in the NFC. They also play a round of “NFL Panic Meter”, giving their level of a concern for various NFL teams, players, and situations. The guys also discuss Russell Wilson’s impressive Pittsburgh Steelers debut. Corey, David, and Jonathon wrap the show up with game picks for Week 8 (46:24).

 

In the second segment of the show (01:13:11), Corey is joined by Drew Charles as they discuss the beginning of the NBA season. Corey and Drew discuss the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, biggest threats to Boston, and make their predictions for the NBA season awards, playoff teams, and the NBA Finals. 

Guests: David Smith, Jonathon Swanson, and Drew Charles

Episode Brew: Unmapped Brewing Prickly Pear Lemon Sour

Can Davante Adams Save Rodgers/Jets?, Detroit Mauls Dallas, Over/Under NFC North Playoff Teams, NFL Week 7 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson and David Smith as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  The guys start the show discussing the New York Jets for the second straight week after they completed a trade for Davante Adams. The guys discuss what the trade accomplishes for New York and whether their season can still be salvaged. They also discuss the Bills making a sneaky trade for Amari Cooper, the Detroit Lions giving the Dallas Cowboys the most embarrassing loss of the early NFL season, the NFC North as a whole, and another embarrassing moment from Philadelphia Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Corey, David, and Jonathon wrap the show up with game picks for Week Seven (43:48).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Maine Beer Co. Dinner Double IPA

Jets Fire Saleh, A Mostly Bad AFC, Believing in Bengals and Niners, NFL Week 6 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson and David Smith as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  The guys start the show discussing the New York Jets firing of head coach Robert Saleh and whether he really ever had a chance to succeed with what he had to work with. They also discuss which struggling team, San Francisco or Cincinnati, they believe has a better chance to turn this season around. Other topics include predicting playoff pictures in a talent shallow AFC and deep NFC, Caleb Williams’ best game as a pro, and a handful of quarterback changes across the league. Corey, David, and Jonathon wrap the show up with game picks for Week Six (47:40).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: The Alchemist Heady Topper

Best Landing Spots for Davante Adams, Can Washington Win the NFC East?, Why Vikings Success Can Be Sustained, NFL Week 5 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson and David Smith as they discuss the past week of games and news in the NFL.  The guys start the show with the day’s news that Davante Adams has requested a trade out of Las Vegas. They discuss favorite teams they’d like to see Adams play and where they ultimately expect him to end up. They also discuss Washington’s chances in an open NFC East race, how Minnesota can continue to play as one of the best teams in the league, and the new look Baltimore Raven’s dominant victory over the Buffalo Bills. Corey, David, and Jonathon wrap the show up with game picks for Week Five (42:56).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Tree House Brewing Emperor Julius