LOS ANGELES — Celebrity podcaster and Wisconsin native Kato Kaelin is doing everything he can to help the Milwaukee Brewers win their playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers — even if it means prank calling opposing players at 3 a.m.
Speaking from Los Angeles, where he now lives, Kaelin described himself as "the biggest non-Dodger fan in the world" and revealed his unconventional tactics to give his hometown team an edge.
"I even called up every Dodgers room at the hotel at 3 a.m. Hi, Ohtani's room, can you please wake him up? Hi, Blake Snell, get up and room service," Kaelin said.
The Glendale, Wisconsin native has become known for his reverse psychology approach on social media, which he credits with helping the Brewers succeed throughout the years.
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"Throughout the years, I've done the reverse psychology, and the people that follow me, it's become a big thing. It's like Kato, Kato's reverse psychology works again," Kaelin said.
Kaelin keeps a special photo that motivates his fandom — an image featuring his late father and legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away last year.
"I pray to it every day. My late dad just passed away 35 years ago yesterday. So we are rooting with those two guys in heaven looking over the Brewers," Kaelin said.
The superfan believes Uecker's spirit remains with the team, even though the beloved broadcaster didn't live to see this playoff run.
"His spirit is 100% with the team, and I think he pulls over to the edge," Kaelin said.
Kaelin noted the widespread support for Milwaukee's World Series hopes, claiming that social media shows about 92% of Americans want the Brewers to win it all.
"That's a testament to who they are. And, you know, Pancake Murphy, the whole thing. It's all, it's kind of blue collar and it's great," Kaelin said.
The Brewers have never won a World Series in the National League, making this playoff run particularly meaningful for fans like Kaelin who believe a championship would bring joy far beyond Wisconsin's borders.
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