Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast
Episodes
Episode 152: Bucks Drop Game 1 to Heat
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Adam and Riley break down Giannis getting injured during game one against the Miami Heat, and why they’re not panicking yet in...
Episode 151: Bad Boston Vibes, Fun Philly Vibes
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Riley and Adam dissect every angle of the loss to Boston, including how it changes our perception of how Milwaukee will approach...
Episode 150: Back on the Ball
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dissect Milwaukee’s loss to the Nuggets and whether there were any concerning trends to take away. Then, ...
Episode 149: Sixteen Straight Snapped
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Riley chat about the Bucks finally losing in a 130-133 weekend matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Then, they run through the results agains...
Episode 148: Milwaukee Bucks Set the Suns, Win 14th Straight
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Riley break down Milwaukee's win over the Phoenix Suns, including Jrue Holiday's monster game, Brook picking up the scori...
Episode 147: Crowder > Chowder
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Riley, Kyle, and site co-managing editor Mitchell Maurer gather to recap the Bucks finally getting their man, Jae Crowder. What will Jae bring to the ...
Episode 146: Jae Crowder and The Trade Deadline Conundrum
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam gather to dissect a week of wins where the offense returned, and so did Khris Middleton! How has he looked in...
Episode 145: Milwaukee Bucks Midseason Check-in
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down the positives from last week, including wins over the Knicks and Hawks, plus two "could've guessed...
Episode 144: Slouching Towards Oblivion
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A career-record-setting week for Giannis Antetokounmpo, an above .500 record, and games that could only be described as the good, the (almost) bad, an...
Episode 143: A Healthy Bucks Vent Sesh
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley and Adam break down the Milwaukee Bucks scuffling of late, and rattle off their current complaints about the team (while als...
Episode 142: Ra Ra Role Players
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley is out (AJ Green Cheering Overload), but Van Fayaz fills in with Kyle and Adam. They dissect a dominating (but strange) vict...
Episode 141: How Sweet It is to Beat Jason Kidd
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam revel in the beautiful win over Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks. They also touch on AJ Green's breakout a...
Episode 140: Welcome Back, Khris Middleton
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dive deep into the Milwaukee Bucks thriller against the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as how Khris Middleton lo...
Episode 139: The Ladder Strikes Back
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lesson no. 1: If you're going to square up on a ladder, be ready for the fight of your life. Giannis Antetokounmpo learned that lesson the hard way la...
Episode 138: 82-0 Goes Up In Smoke
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Riley, Kyle, and first-time podcast guest Julie have the distinct dishonor of recapping the week that ruined Milwaukee's dreams of history's first 82-...
Episode 137: Undefeated Bucks Keep Rolling
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam gather to break down the Milwaukee Bucks best start in franchise history. First, it's a brief rundown of two ...
Episode 136: Bucks are Back and Season Outlook
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Riley break down the Milwaukee Bucks taking down the 76ers on their home floor and dispatching with the young Houston Roc...
Episode 135: Mailbag Buckstravaganza
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down questions from our loyal Brew Hoop readers. They touch on everything from Brook Lopez's future in ...
Episode 134: Meet the New Bucks, Same as the Old Bucks
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam dissect the Milwaukee Bucks decision to largely just run it back in free agency and what that says about the ...
Episode 133: The MarJon BeauChamps
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle dissect Milwaukee's draft night selection of MarJon Beauchamp and Hugo Besson. Then, they dive into a free ag...
Episode 132: That's a Wrap
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Riley, Kyle and Adam reflect on the Milwaukee Bucks defending champion season, why they ultimately fell against Boston, and what moves may lay ahead. ...
Episode 131: Bucks Seize 2-1 Series Lead
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam dissect Milwaukee's Game Three victory over the Boston Celtics as they seized a 2-1 series lead. Giannis Ante...
Episode 130: Bucks Cruise to Game One Win over Boston
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam gather to break down all angles of the Milwaukee Bucks decisive 101-89 victory in Game One against the Boston Ce...
Episode 129: Bucks Take 3-1 Series Lead over Bulls
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dissect Milwaukee's decisive Game Four victory as Giannis Antetokounmpo broke out and bullied the Bulls w...
Episode 128: Bucks-Bulls Thoughts; Regular Season Reflection
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The regular season is finally in the books, and Riley, Kyle and Adam gather to discuss Milwaukee's draw of the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the...
Episode 127: One for the History Books
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam gather to wax poetic about the mythical performances of Giannis Antetokounmpo in leading the Bucks to wins over ...
Episode 126: Bucks Getting Healthy
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle gather to break down how exactly the Bucks dismantled the Chicago Bulls. Then, they touch on the win over...
Episode 125: Playoff Confidence Index
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle and Adam are joined by co-managing Editor Mitchell Maurer to run through their confidence level in each player on the roster ...
Episode 124: Winning Time
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Van and Adam break down a 4-0 week for the Bucks that included strong fourth quarters to vanquish the Heat, Bulls and Suns....
Episode 123: Playing Catch-Up
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks are back. Yay? Kyle and Riley try to sort out a mixed bag of a return for Milwaukee Bucks basketball after the All-Star Break. They discuss ...
Episode 122: Bye Bye Big Ragu
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle convene to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks finally sending Donte DiVincenzo where he was meant to be all along: S...
Episode 121: Mooses? Meese? Greg Monroe.
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Return. Have the Bucks found a way to balance roster need and sentimentality with the signing of Greg Monroe? Can he reliably bridge the gap betwe...
Episode 120: Trade Deadline or Trade Dudline?
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Riley convene to blow out the Bucks trade deadline preview. With limited assets, will Jon Horst still swing a move, or wi...
Episode 119: Feuding - It's What's For Dinner
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A packed week for Milwaukee ends with a three-game win streak, and it appears the long-dormant Bucks-Bulls rivalry has roared back to life. Kyle and R...
Episode 118: National TV Champs
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you win one game a week, but it's the most meaningful game of your week, did you really lose any games? This is the question Riley, Kyle, and Adam ...
Episode 117: Besting Brooklyn & Bye Bye Boogie
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Riley break down the Bucks decision to not guarantee Boogie Cousins contract, as well as what kind of backup big Jon Hors...
Episode 116: An Up and Down Week
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Kyle are joined by Sean Eaton to talk about the COVID outbreak across the league, how they're handling it and its impacts...
Episode 115: How The Donte Turns
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the impending return of Donte DiVincenzo to the court for the Milwaukee Bucks. Funny enough, it'll be...
Episode 114: Build Backs Better
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down what led up to Brook Lopez's back surgery, and how his absence will impact the Bucks in the regula...
Episode 113: Boogie!
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DeMarcus Cousins: Milwaukee Buck. Riley, Kyle, and Van gather around the podcast table to get their fresh reactions to the news that Boogie is coming ...
Episode 112: GQ Gets DQ'd
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks begin to turn the ship around, and Riley, Kyle, and new Brew Hoop staffer/first-time podder Alex Skov come together to talk the team's recen...
Episode 111: It's Like Midseason in November
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Kyle and Adam away, Riley and Andrew Goodman review a 1-2 week for the Milwaukee Bucks. They talk busted rotations, give a progress report on Sem...
Episode 110: Anyone But The TWolves
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's spookier than Halloween? How about a .500 start to the Milwaukee Bucks's season? That's spooky! Riley and Kyle run a two-man pod to discuss a p...
Episode 109: Three Down, Seventy Nine to Go
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Riley are joined by new staff member Sean Eaton to take some (extremely) early stock on the Milwaukee Bucks after the first week of play. The...
Episode 108: Let the Title Defense Begin
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Riley, Kyle, and new staff member Morgan get together to discuss things of note from the Milwaukee Bucks preseason outings, engage in a bit of over/un...
Episode 107: The Summer of Sandro & A Mamuth Mailbag
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle reconvene to recap Summer League, Bud's contract extension and Giannis buying into the Brewers. Then, it's a ...
Episode 106: The Offseason (So Far) Recap
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having watched the draft and free agency play out, Riley and Kyle figured it's as good a time as any to take stock of Milwaukee's moves. They talk San...
Episode 105: Milwaukee Bucks. Champions.
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today...okay, you get it...the MILWAUKEE FREAKIN' BUCKS JUST WON THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Episode 104: Glory is One Game Away
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Riley, fresh off of four hours of sleep, get together to process the fact that the Bucks are now one win away from winning an NBA title. They...
Episode 103: Giannis Dominates as Bucks Push Finals to 2-1
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle leaves a voice memo, while Adam and Riley break down Giannis Antetokounmpo's second straight dominating Finals performance, this...
Episode 102: Bucks in Six Nets First Finals Appearance in 47 Years
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam re-live all the momentous plays from the Milwaukee Bucks thrilling Game Six victory over the Atlanta Hawks. T...
Episode 101: Bucks Soar to 2-1 Series Lead over Atlanta
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle dissect the Milwaukee Bucks Game Three comeback to re-take control of the Eastern Conference Finals. They bre...
Episode 100: Bucks Beat Nets. Enough Said.
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's 100th episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam reconvene to relive all the glory and agony that was Milwaukee's Game 7 victory against the Brooklyn Ne...
Episode 99: Bucks Upended by Harden-less Nets in Game One
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Van and Andrew join Adam for a long discussion about the Milwaukee Bucks game one loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Everything kicks...
Episode 98: Bucks Sweep Heat in Spectacular Fashion
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley and Adam revel in Milwaukee's absolute crushing of the Miami Heat in four games. After running through all the highlights fr...
Episode 97: Bucks-Heat Game One Recap
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Riley do just what the title says...recap the Bucks and Heat's game one, won by Khris Middleton on a dagger pull-up jumpe...
Episode 96: Fear Monger? Who, Me?
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the NBA's play-in tournament happening this week, Kyle and Riley get together to share their initial thoughts on the Bucks's impending first-roun...
Episode 95: Giannis Knocks Down Nets in Narrow Victory
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam go long breaking down Milwaukee's victory against the Brooklyn Nets, with Giannis leading the charge for all 48 ...
Episode 94: Bucks Fade Against Phoenix, Flummox Philly
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dissect Milwaukee's late game loss against the Phoenix Suns and Giannis's flat-faced final play. Then, they t...
Episode 93: Forever Regular Season
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle takes over hosting duties from Adam as he's joined by Riley and Brew Hoop co-managing editor Mitchell Maurer to talk a pair of laughers over the ...
Episode 92: The Fourth Quarter Blues
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Kyle are joined by Van Fayaz, Brew Hoop site contributor to fill in while Riley is away. With the Milwaukee Bucks having los...
Episode 91: Jrue Holiday, Buck for Life
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down the news that Jrue Holiday has signed a 4-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. Now that the co...
Episode 90: The Merrill and Nwora Power Hour
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down a small stepback for the Bucks after weeks of rolling over teams. They kept the 3-ball falling agains...
Episode 89: Two DJ's for a PJ (It's Tucker Time)
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam go deep on the Bucks recent acquisition of P.J. Tucker and what his arrival means for the team's potential Pl...
Episode 88: Trombones, Brad Lohaus, and Basketblogging with Van Fayaz
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No Adam, no Kyle, no problem for the "Inside the Basketblogger's Studio" interview series. This week, new staff member (but longtime Brew Hoop lurker ...
Episode 87: Giannis Sinks Clippers Capping WOW-worthy Week
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dissect the Milwaukee Bucks' week of wins, rebounding after their five-game skid. After touching briefly on the ...
Episode 86: Jurassic Park'd
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was far from home sweet home for the Milwaukee Bucks after a 1-3 week featuring a double feature at home against the Toronto Raptors. Kyle and Rile...
Episode 85: Jrue-Less Bucks Lose Back-to-Back
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down a week that started on high with a win against the Denver Nuggets, before back-to-back losses against...
Episode 84: Get-Well Victories Equal Good Vibes
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam break down a week of get-well games for the Milwaukee Bucks. A series of routs started with Portland, translated...
Episode 83: What's the Deal with Milwaukee's Defense?
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down what problems have been plaguing Milwaukee's defense both in their weekend losses to the Hornets a...
Episode 82: A Week of Marquee Losses for Milwaukee
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam go deep on all the happenings from the Milwaukee Bucks two losses to the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. T...
Episode 81: What Stood Out from a Week of Bucks Wins
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam break down the Milwaukee Bucks 3-0 week against the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks. They ex...
Episode 80: It's Thanasis Time
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Riley, Adam and Kyle discuss the Bucks split series with the Miami Heat before breaking down the week that was. First, they talk abou...
Episode 79: An Up and Down First Week
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down the somewhat disappointing first week of Milwaukee Bucks basketball. First, they look at each game...
Episode 78: A Preseason Capper & Regular Season Predictions
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down the final takeaways from Milwaukee's 0-3 preseason. Afterwards, they discuss lingering questions b...
Episode 77: Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs the Super Max Extension
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a historic day for the Bucks franchise, Riley, Kyle and Adam break down Giannis Antetokounmpo signing the super max extension, securing his place a...
Episode 76: Breaking Down the Bucks Preseason Debut
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Riley, Kyle and Adam dissect the Milwaukee Bucks first preseason loss against the Dallas Mavericks. They break down Bud's starting...
Episode 75: Did the Bucks Offseason Make us Great Lakes Blue?
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam dive deep into the Bucks offseason that actually was following their ill-fated Bogdan Bogdanovic emergency po...
Episode 74: Bucks go Blockbuster with Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic Trades
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam dissect the Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic trades that shook up the entire Milwaukee Bucks franchise. The...
Episode 73: How Should the Bucks Approach the 2020 Draft?
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle put on their mock draft hats and pretend they know anything about a few players they've watched youtube highl...
Episode 72: The Fake Tradestravaganza w/Mitchell Maurer
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brew Hoop's co-managing editor, caplord and trade machine maestro, Mitchell Maurer, joins Kyle, Riley and Adam to talk about how t...
Episode 71 - Bucks Offseason Priorities and What Kind of Move Do They Need to Make?
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle give their closing thoughts on the 2019-20 NBA season after the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Miami Heat...
Episode 70: Season In Memoriam and Mailbag Questions
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle discuss the abrupt end to the Milwaukee Bucks season and then dive deep into the listener mailbag on topics i...
Episode 69: Bud, Bucks on the Brink
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a scorching Game 4 from Khris Middleton, the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season (for now) as they try to stave off elimination and stare down...
Episode 68: The Bucks Historic Strike with Guest Dan Shafer
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Kyle and Adam to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks historic strike last week in the wake of...
Episode 67: Bucks...Back?
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam and Kyle dive into Milwaukee's lackluster Playoff performance thus far, before a comforting Game 3 win that brought our first...
Episode 66: And so, the Magic
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enough seeding game talk, the Bubble playoffs are here and we've got meaningful games for the first time in over four months. Riley and Kyle talk abou...
Episode 65: 2-3 On The Court, 5-0 In Our Minds
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we even watching? Because we're Bucks fans, that's why. Kyle and Riley try to get to the bottom of whether anything of substance can be gleane...
Episode 64: Everything Matters in the Bubble, Nothing Matters in the Bubble
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Adam away, it's up to Kyle and Riley to give their first impressions of the Bucks in the seeding games against the Boston Celtics and Houston Roc...
Episode 63: Into the Bucks Bubbleverse
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle examine the state of the NBA's bubble in its early stages, as well as the Bucks general good health heading i...
Episode 62: Breaking Down the NBA's Return Plan
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Kyle, Riley and Adam reunite to break down the ins and outs of the NBA's plan to return on July 31 with competition in Orlando...
Episode 61: Inside the Forum with Gabe Stoltz
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's like attending a Bucks game as a member of the media? Gabe Stoltz makes his podcast debut to give an insider's perspective on ...
Episode 60: Mitchell Maurer's Moment
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brew Hoop's (other) co-managing editor makes his triumphant return to the podcast feed in this week's "Inside the Basketblogger's Studio" interview. T...
Episode 59: Taking Flight with Andrew Goodman
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We venture beyond our usual podcast hosts and... bring in one of the staff's other podcast hosts as Andrew Goodman joins Riley in The Studio. They tal...
Episode 58: Kyle Carr Enters the Studio
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a highly-anticipated sit-down, Kyle Carr goes into the Basketblogger's Studio to discuss what it's like being the maestro behind Brew Hoop's social...
Episode 57: Inside the Basketblogger's Studio
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our newest interview series, "Inside the Basketblogger's Studio", where Riley sits down with members of the Brew Hoop staff to discuss their ...
Episode 56: All Quiet on the Basketball Front
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, there is still little to no news as to when the NBA may make its triumphant return. In this episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle break down the continue...
Episode 55: Milwaukee Bucks "News" Round-up and Nickname Trivia
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle re-convene to run down the news coming out of conference calls with Bucks' top brass and several prominent pl...
Episode 54: 2019-20 Season In Memoriam (For now...)
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Bucks basketball still seemingly months away, Adam, Riley and Kyle gather to share their highlights and lowlights of the season thus far, includi...
Episode 53: Bucks Basketball is on Pause. Now What?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Adam, Riley and Kyle take the podcast...LIVE on YouTube. Yes, for anyone who wants to tune in, we'll be streaming our recording on...