Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll celebrate the beginning of the 2022 regular season. However, the year got off to a sour start with the suspension of Brewers catcher Pedro Severino for PEDs, which led to a butterfly effect on several players as the Brewers made two trades to fill the catching gap created by Severino's suspension. We discuss those moves as well as the Brewers loss on Opening Day to the Cubs and how Brewers fans reacted to the game.

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll get you caught up on all the latest Milwaukee Brewers news and analysis as we close in on Opening Day of the 2022 season. David and Matt discuss the recent signing of Jose Urena, Craig Counsell's curious quote about flamethrowing prospect Abner Uribe, Corbin Burnes being named Opening Day starter, and the arbitration results. Also as we get ready for the season we make our Bold Predictions for the year and our guesses for the Brewers win total in the 2022 season.

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll are joined this week by MLB.com Prospect Writer Sam Dykstra, who ranked and wrote the recently released Brewers Top 30 Prospects list on MLB Pipeline. We discuss Sam's rankings, the reasoning behind some players moving up or moving down the list from last season, and get his thoughts on numerous Brewers prospects, including Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer, Garrett Mitchell, Hedbert Perez, Felix Valerio, Mario Feliciano, and so many more. Sam also lists who just missed the cut for the Top 30, who his favorite prospect in this system is, and a dark horse to make his MLB debut this season. If you have any interest in Brewers prospects, this is the podcast episode for you.

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll discuss a very busy week in Milwaukee Brewers news. The Brewers signed Brad Boxberger to a one year contract, which Matt accurately predicted in last week's episode and Matt takes his victory lap. Then David and Matt discuss Boxberger's return and why it made sense from the get-go. Also discussed was the signing of Andrew McCutchen, how he will be utilized, and why this was a great move for the Brewers to make. However, this does have an impact on Tyrone Taylor, and David and Matt discuss how his role changes and the opportunities in front of him. Other topics discussed this week include whether or not the Brewers are done adding to their offense this offseason and the potential for this to be Lorenzo Cain's final season as a big league player.

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll have a big reason to celebrate this week as baseball is back! MLB and the MLBPA agreed to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which means spring training can start, the transaction freeze is lifted, and baseball is underway! David and Matt discuss how the negotiations got this point over the last few days, take you through the reports and emotions of the day, and break down the big changes in this CBA and how they impact the Milwaukee Brewers. Finally, David and Matt give their predictions for what the Brewers first move will be post-lockout. Get excited because baseball is back!

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll discuss the latest news on MLB's lockout, which was thought to be ending last week, but is instead continuing because of the awfulness of Commissioner Rob Manfred, among other things. David and Matt discuss the reasons for the failure to reach a new CBA, what the loss of Opening Day means, and how we can get back to an agreement. David and Matt also have a big announcement to make regarding one of the Brewers minor league affiliates and discuss a recent hypothetical trade proposal involving Josh Hader. 

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll are joined this week by Brewers infield prospect Gabe Holt, who joins the podcast from spring training in Arizona. David, Matt, and Gabe discuss the beginning of spring training, as well as Gabe's draft day experience, his 2021 season, his goals for 2022, some of his favorite teammates, stories from his time with the Carolina Mudcats, and much more. Get to know Gabe Holt a little more as he continues his rise through the Brewers farm system.

David Gasper is joined on this special edition of the Cold Brew Podcast by Fansided MLB Insider Robert Murray to get the latest updates on MLB's labor negotiations and how soon we might get a CBA and get baseball back in our lives. Robert also discusses the report on David Stearns' contract and the Mets' pursuit of him, as well as what will happen once this lockout does end and what direction the Brewers will go in free agency, and teases something potentially big coming down the line. 

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll discuss the latest news surrounding Brewers baseball this week, including the day pitchers and catchers were supposed to report, but never did, the current state of the lockout, how a short spring training impacts the Brewers, and the report of new details emerging about David Stearns' contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Co-hosts David Gasper and Matt Carroll discuss the latest news surrounding the Milwaukee Brewers and the hopeful start of the 2022 season. We discuss Rob Manfred's recent comments and the current state of MLB's lockout, the deadline both sides are facing, and why the time is now for a deal to get done. Also discussed on the podcast is changes to the Crew's minor league coaching staff, the additions of Rickie Weeks and Pedro Alvarez to the front office, what will have to happen once the lockout is done, and Matt goes on a little aside involving soap operas.