The Brewball Podcast

The Brewball’s 96th Oscars Preview: An Oppenheimer Oscars, Best Picture Nomination Rankings, Award Predictions, The Lily Gladstone/Emma Stone Race

Corey Kuefler is joined by his wife, Siobhan, as they discuss this Sunday’s 96th Academy Awards. Corey and Siobhan make their award predictions for many of the night’s biggest awards while also offering some of their favorite performances from the year. In the second segment of the show (01:06:55), Corey and Siobhan give their personal rankings of the 10 Best Picture nominations before giving their predictions for who will win and who should win the most prestigious award of the evening. 

Guest: Siobhan Aliperto

Episode Brew: Barrel Theory Brewing “Are You New Here?” Sour 

Kansas City’s Dynasty, Mahomes’ All-Time Rank, The Great Coin Toss Debate, Very Early 2024-25 NFL Predictions with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss Super Bowl LVIII and the end of the 2023-24 NFL season.  The three discuss the Kansas City Chiefs overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers, where Patrick Mahomes stacks up all-time in quarterback play, what the 49ers could’ve done differently, and whether either team is likely to return to next year’s championship game. In the second segment of the episode, the guys amen very early predictions about a number of NFL related topics including which teams don’t return to the playoffs next season, where Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins will be playing next season, expectations for Caleb Williams’ rookie season, Kansas City’s biggest AFC threat, and the guys’ top five 2024-25 Super Bowl contenders (41:55)

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Phase Three Brewing/Blackstack Brewing Collaboration: Black Bouquet 

Super Bowl LVIII Preview/Predictions, Would Kelce Retire?, Baltimore’s Blown Opportunity, Head Coach Hire Roundup with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss this weekend’s Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Corey, David, and Jay start the show by discussing both the AFC and NFC Championship Games, including the Baltimore Ravens letting a promising season end in disappointing fashion and some highly criticized decisions by Detroit Lions’ coach Dan Campbell. The guys end the first segment by breaking down the new NFL head coach hires. The second segment of the show focuses exclusively on Super Bowl LVIII where the guys discuss San Francisco’s concerning slow starts, the playoff performances of Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy, and each team’s keys to victory before they ultimately make their predictions as to who will be this season’s Super Bowl Champion (49:40).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Surly Cold Smoked Bourbon Barrel-Aged Darkness

Bills Land Wide Right of AFC Championship, Is the Purdy Criticism Warranted?, Jim Harbaugh’s NFL Return, Championship Weekend Discussion/Predictions with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they recap NFL Division Playoff Round Weekend. Corey, David, and Jay discuss another classic Buffalo postseason loss to Kansas City, San Francisco comeback win over Green Bay, another dazzling Lamar Jackson performance, and another Detroit Lions playoff win. The guys also discuss the criticism of Brock Purdy’s performance and the importance of his play for the Niners moving forward. The three guys wrap up their show by discussing and predicting both the AFC and NFC Championship games (59:37). 

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Inbound Brewing MN Rice Porter

Packers and Texans Playing with House Money, Sirianni and McCarthy Live to Coach Another Year, Buffalo/Kansas City Rivalry Reignited, Divisional Round Predictions with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they recap NFL Wild Card Weekend. The guys discuss a weekend full of uncompetitive football and the biggest storylines including the play of Jordan Love and C.J. Stroud in their playoff debuts, Detroit’s first postseason win in 30 years, the collapse of Dallas and Philadelphia, and a Divisional Round matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. The three guys wrap up their show by making their predictions for all four Divisional Round matchups (46:48). 

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Weldwerks Brewing French Toast Stout

Best/Worst Coach Openings, A Potentially Elite Coaching Class, Is Buffalo or Cleveland a Super Bowl Value Bet?, NFL Wild Card Weekend/Playoff Predictions with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the end of the NFL regular season and all the storylines that come with it.  Corey, David, and Jonathon open the show discussing the coaching vacancies after “Black Monday” and the days that followed, including Mike Vrabel being fired in Tennessee and Pete Carroll stepping away in Seattle. Regarding coaching, the guys pick their favorite and least favorite coach openings and Jonathon predicts which prospective coaches will be hired by each team. The guys also discuss the surprising retaining of Matt Eberflus in Chicago and what it means for the Bears’ first overall pick. Then the guys look back on last season’s coaching hires and give each coach a first year grade. The second segment of the show includes covering the final week of the regular season including the Buffalo Bills winning a fourth straight AFC East title, Jacksonville’s collapse and future outlook, Philadelphia entering the playoffs playing their worst football, and looking ahead to Super Bowl odds (48:41). The guys wrap up the show by making their Wild Card Weekend game picks and predictions for the entirety of the postseason leading to the Super Bowl (01:04:21).

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: 56 Brewing Cosecha Lager

Controversy in Dallas, Baltimore Drops Hammer on Miami, Would Chicago Pass on Williams?, 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 NFL storylines following Week 17.  Corey, David, and Jonathon open the show discussing the controversial ending to the Dallas/Detroit game. Other topics during the show include another impressive win by Baltimore, Chicago’s hot play and what it means for an important upcoming offseason, Philadelphia concerning loss to Arizona, and playoff scenario predictions. The guys wrap up the show by making their NFL Week 18 game picks to round out the NFL regular season (45:39).

Guests: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Surly Brewing Mango Axe Man

Baltimore’s Statement in San Fran, Standing Tall on “McCaffrey for MVP” Island, Kansas City’s New Low, Final Playoff Team Predictions, NFL Week 17 Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the NFL storylines following Week 16.  Corey, David, and Jonathon open the show discussing the Baltimore Ravens dominant and surprising Christmas night road victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The guys also breakdown their concerns for San Francisco moving forward, not joining the “Lamar Jackson for MVP” crowd, Kansas City vs adversity, Russell Wilson’s future, and their predictions for the final playoff teams. The guys wrap up the show by making their NFL Week 17 game picks (52:32).

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: N/A - Recovering from Flu

Can the Niners Be Challenged?, Bills Look Back in Contention, 2023 Backup Quarterback Mount Rushmore, NFL Week 16 Game Picks with Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by Jonathon Swanson as they discuss the most recent week of NFL football. Corey and Jonathon discuss the recent dominance of San Francisco and Buffalo, while also talking about lackluster weeks from a pair of NFC East teams. The guys also breakdown their 2023 Backup Quarterback Mount Rushmore to represent a season of mediocre football, major injuries, and rollercoaster play by guys coming off the bench. The guys wrap up the show by making their NFL Week 16 game picks (52:19).

Guest: Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Headflyer Brewing Peppermint Chocolate Factory

A Slimmed Down Pre-Vegas Podcast, San Francisco vs the Field?, Jordan Love’s Coming Out Party for Real?, Week 14 NFL Game Picks with David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Corey Kuefler is joined by David Smith and Jonathon Swanson as they converse in a shortened version of the podcast with the guys heading to Las Vegas for the Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders game. The shortened weekly podcast includes writing off another NFL team from playoff contention and Week 14 game picks while also discussing some of the biggest story lines in the NFL following Week 13. 

Guest: David Smith and Jonathon Swanson

Episode Brew: Blackstack Brewing Morning Routine