Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast
For fans of the Milwaukee Bucks, presented by the staff of Brew Hoop.
Episodes
After breaking down the first wave of draft prospects last time, Jack and Finn are running back! They go through a whole new slew of draft prospects, including Cam Carr from Baylor, Morez Johnson from Michigan, and several others.
Then later on, they go down a rabbit hole of discussing UConn head coach Dan Hurley and how it was probably the right decision for him to stay in college, rather than attempt an NBA coaching gig.
As we reach closer to the NBA Draft, our draftniks in Jack Trehearne, Finn Kuehl, and, for the first time ever, Deolu Akingbade came together. They broke down several of the biggest names in the draft and who might fit with the Bucks at pick no. 10.
After Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, we now know that the Milwaukee Bucks will be picking at no. 10 in the NBA Draft. Our draft guys, Jack and Finn, react to what this means for the Bucks and Giannis, along with how the rest of the lottery shook itself out.
A familiar face is back in Milwaukee to lead the Bucks, and his name is Taylor Jenkins. Now that the team has made it official, Jack and Van are here to break down the hire and what it means for the Bucks going into 2026.
The long season of suffering is over, so Kyle and Jack recap AJ Green's record-breaking games and the emergence of Cormac Ryan. Then they have a lengthy discussion on Doc Rivers' departure as Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. They talk about how his hiring was doomed to fail, the many faults during his tenure, and how he created a toxic environment.
Then they figure out how the Bucks select their head coach, given the unce...
Kyle and Jack meet to talk about the games Milwaukee played, prompting them to question whether they are really tanking. The two have an extensive discussion about all the news, rumors, and airing of grievances from the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding his lack of playing. Is there one side that is more in the right while both sides protect their egos? Should Giannis stop being a diva and simply request the trade...
As the Bucks are officially eliminated from Playoff Contention, Jack and Jackson go through the stretch of games and see how the tanking is going and how the future of the Bucks are taking shape.
The Bucks are on the brink of elimination, which means lifeless performances. Kyle and Jack meet to discuss the positive showings against the Cavaliers and Suns, but the dreadful showings against the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers. They discuss how the tank is on, and everybody is ready for the offseason. The two call out the hypocrisy of the NBA Players Association being upset with Giannis not playing for the Bucks, citing tanking conc...
Amid two more dispiriting losses in a lost season, Jack and Van wonder if ball movement really helps this team win, then look on the bright side by looking at the week for three Bucks. Jack also teaches us three new Australian slang terms, discusses the Adelaide 36ers NBL Playoffs series, and Van has another entry in the Warped Tour: Roy Orbison's "Southbound Jericho Parkway."
The real joy of the Milwaukee Bucks winning eight of 10 was the friends we made along the way. After their best stretch of the season, the Bucks have lost three straight games in blowout fashion. Jackson and Jack return to break down Giannis' first game back, the inexplicable rotation decisions, Doc Rivers’ role in this sudden downturn, and where they go from here. They also talk about how the Bucks' lack of pace and defense is hur...
The Milwaukee Bucks are back from All-Star Weekend and have gone 1-1 in the two games since. Jackson and Jack break down the highs of beating down on the Pelicans, but discuss the true reality of this team after getting blown out by the Raptors. The pair also talks about the intriguing young talent this team now has and the maddening dynamics of power within the Bucks organization.
After thinking last week was the Milwaukee Bucks' best week, somehow they topped it. Kyle and Morgan discuss the Bucks' impressive wins over the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder back-to-back on the road. They talk about how this team is providing joy and is fun to watch while praising the performances of Ousmane Dieng, Cam Thomas, and Jericho Sims. Morgan then explains the similarity between Dieng and old friend, DJ ...
The Bucks made it through last week, winning all of their games and still having Giannis Antetokounmpo on the team. After questions which of his investments was worse, Kyle and Jackson discuss how winning is still a good thing even if it means not having the best draft lottery results. They also discuss the influx and contributions of young players and how that can set up the Bucks for the future. Then they discuss the acquisiton o...
With Giannis out, the Bucks predictably finished the week with three straight losses. Jack and Jackson are back to recap the week and to discuss where the Bucks stand heading into Thursday’s trade deadline.
Jack voices his displeasure with the seeming lack of accountability from Doc Rivers and upper management. Jackson discusses the Bucks' tanking and their strategy for the rest of the season.
It was an ugly week of basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks, with them getting blown out in back-to-back games by the Spurs and Timberwolves. Jackson and Jack are here to break down what went wrong and a little bit of what went right in their lone win of the week against the Hawks on Monday. They also discuss the Bucks' potential stealth tank and Pete Nance’s first significant playing time this season.
With no new Legos to sh...
The Milwaukee Bucks just wrapped up their four-game trip to the West Coast, going 2-2 in the process. Despite that, they had their chances to go 3-1 or even 4-0. Jackson and Kyle break down the good and the bad from the last three games of the trip. Jackson brought up the Bucks' lackluster record against teams with a positive net rating, while Kyle raises concerns with the volatility of the perimeter offense.
The pair then ...
In the first week of games since Giannis' return, the Milwaukee Bucks went 3-1. While the Bucks had their most successful part of the season since October, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Jack and Jackson break down Giannis' play and how he could attack defenses in a much different way.
The pair also talks about how important the last stretch of games was for their chase to get back into the playoffs and play-in tournament. Ja...
The Milwaukee Bucks had a positive week. With wins against the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls sandwiching a loss to the Grizzlies. Kyle Jackson and Van discuss these games and the surprising return of Giannis Antetokounmpo from his calf injury.
Then they discuss how Giannis can help the team, but Doc Rivers needs to do a better job at playing and utilizing the other players more. Then wonder why can't Doc play Ryan Rollins an...
The Milwaukee Bucks keep finding ways to put themselves on the naughty list. Kyle and Jack discuss their two losses to the Raptors and Timberwolves and how the Bucks are struggling on offense in various ways. Then they discuss Giannis' new injury update and how the extended absence can make things more complicated for the Bucks with Giannis' media appearance now giving Bucks fans complete reassurance.
Jack highlights how the...
After a brutal 45-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Jackson and Finn are ready to pull the plug on Doc Rivers as head coach. From the frustrations of how Doc runs the team, the inability to get the most out of his players, and the seeming lack of accountability, they break down why Rivers shouldn't be commanding this sinking ship.
There was also plenty of trade news about the Bucks, so Jackson and Finn broke down the l...
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