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01:21:53

Episode 237: Fool's Gold

Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast ·

2026/03/05

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 hurting them, and how that compares to the Bucks of old. Jack then

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01:18:11

Episode 236: Pushing for the Play-in?

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2026/02/24

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.

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01:05:16

Episode 235: The Ous is Loose

Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast ·

2026/02/16

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 Wilson, as Kyle expands on the theory. Then, after predicting the

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01:28:54

Episode 234: Best Week of the Season?

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2026/02/09

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 of Ousmane Dieng and their fond memories of Cole Anthony and Amir

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01:12:16

Episode 233: So Begins the March of the Tanks

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2026/02/02

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.

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01:28:11

Episode 232: Frozen in Bad Vibes

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2026/01/27

It was a terrible week for the Bucks, who saw losses against the Thunder and Nuggets, only amplified by losing Giannis to injury. Kyle and Jackson first discuss what in the world Rivalry Week is supposed to be, how bad the vibes are, and whether it can get worse, before discussing how Doc Rivers needs to be fired and whether he is the worst coach in the league. After all the doom and gloom, they discuss the NFL games over the weekend and how they decided on a Pro-Bowl Player, and Kyle gives a review

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01:13:19

Episode 231: Blown Out of the Water

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2026/01/21

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 show off, Jackson returns to recap the end of the Chicago Bears’ season,

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01:15:32

Episode 230: A Mixed West Coast Bag

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2026/01/13

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 wraps up with a discussion of the final season of Stranger Things and

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01:07:29

Episode 229: Finally Stacking Some Wins

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2026/01/07

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. Jack also talks about his thoughts on the Bucks trading for Jerami

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02:06:37

Episode 228: Giannis Returns

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2025/12/29

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 and KPJ together when the numbers suggest otherwise.Van throws some

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01:11:31

Episode 227: Ba Humbug

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2025/12/23

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 Bucks being "buyers " is a lose-lose situation for the

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01:15:25

Episode 226: Fire Doc

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2025/12/16

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 latest news and what potential deals would look like for the players

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01:19:05

Episode 225: Outside Noise Galore

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2025/12/11

It was an eventful week for the Milwaukee Bucks, and the duo of Jack and Jackson is here to break it down. From an unacceptable loss to the Wizards, a comeback win without Giannis, and two let-down losses, all under the backdrop of intensifying trade rumors around Giannis. They also analyze the maddening lack of use of Myles Turner and Doc Rivers’ center rotations, and why, among other reasons, he should be fired. To end off the pod, Jack brings two more Aussie slang words to the table, while

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01:28:38

Episode 224: Health = Wins?

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2025/12/01

It was a rough week for the Milwaukee Bucks, but Kyle, Jack, and Van at least found a positive as the Bucks ended the week with a win. They discuss what the Bucks can do to improve their rebounding. How much the personnel and rotations can be tweaked, and with the return of Kevin Porter Jr., where does that leave Ryan Rollins and Cole Anthony?Then Jack teaches some Aussie Slang, Kyle highlights the most recent season of the Great British Baking Show, and Van takes us to the UK Punk Rock scene in the

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01:11:39

Episode 223: Life without Giannis

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2025/11/24

It’s been a tough road for the Milwaukee Bucks in the first two and a half games without Giannis Antetokounmpo; they’re 0-3 and sit at 8-9. In the latest edition of Deer Diaries, Jackson and Jack break down the struggles the Bucks have been having, including the lack of involvement on offense from Myles Turner, the rough play of Cole Anthony, and the pressure that’s been placed on Ryan Rollins. The two answer the question of whether the Bucks should be involved in getting one of the two bigger

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01:22:05

Episode 222: A Roller Coaster Week

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2025/11/17

It was an up-and-down week for the Milwaukee Bucks, where they went 2-2 with two of them being the second game of a back-to-back. Jackson, Jack, and Morgan discuss the issues on both sides of the ball, which area the Bucks should focus on the most, and the confusing rotations that Doc Rivers has been implementing. Morgan then talks about his trip to Utah and the national parks he hiked through with his Dad. Jack and Jackson throw out a few curveballs with their segments, with Jackson showing a Lego

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01:01:06

Episode 221: The little details

Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks Podcast ·

2025/11/10

After a 2-2 week, which could have been 3-1 or 1-3, Kyle and Jack go through the Bucks' week that saw a game-winner, a fourth quarter collapse, and everything in between. They discuss Milwaukee's late-game offensive plan and identity, and how sustainable it is. They also question the defensive assignments some players have and whether that's the best option for the team. With an underrated showing this season, is the Kyle Kuzma rehabilitation project going well? What could throw a wrench

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01:14:56

Episode 220: A Cult Hero Emerges

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2025/11/03

Kyle, Jackson, and Jack are here to discuss the Bucks' accomplishment of another 2-1 week. They talk about the great week that Ryan Rollins had, setting a career high in points twice, including a 32-point showing in Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence. Then they discuss the Bucks' offense and the ebbs and flows of a three-point shooting-reliant team, along with the ball sometimes getting in the way of the offense, as seen against the Kings. They then touch on the disaster of a refereeing job

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01:28:42

Episode 219: Starting Off on the Right Hoof

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2025/10/28

The first three regular-season games have come and gone for the Milwaukee Bucks, sitting at a 2-1 record. Jackson and Jack bring on writer Finn Kuehl to break down the Bucks' wins over the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors, as well as their lone loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discusses the greatness of Giannis, how Myles Turner is fitting himself into the team, and the frustrating play of big man Bobby Portis.If you’re a fan of our miscellaneous segments, we have three on tap for

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01:08:38

Episode 218: Season Preview Series with Riley and Adam

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2025/10/20

For the last edition of the season preview series, Kyle made sure to have a reunion with former Deer Diaries co-hosts Riley Feldmann and Adam Paris. While discussing the potential opening and closing lineups, the group come to terms that Kyle Kuzma might be the most important Buck role player on the team. They wonder if this will be Giannis' last season as a Buck and plan to enjoy the time they have before Riley reviews a fountain pen(cil) to wrap things up.

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