The Padfathers
We are a San Diego Padres podcast here to breakdown anything and everything Padres-related. Each week we will get you caught up on the past week's results and look ahead to what is to come. It is your one stop shop for analysis, news, and notes for your Padres. Stay classy Slam Diego.
Episodes
94 episodes
Red Ass (feat. Bernie Wilson)
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, Trevor, and special guest Bernie "Bro" Wilson. Tune in as we breakdown AJ's future, if we love the new Valentine's Day signings, how class of a human Tony Gwynn was, and if Ber...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:18:27
Offseason Update
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-host Tom (Welsh Friar) as we get ready for the start of the 2026 season.
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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52:41
The King Returns
Michael King is BACK. Host Ryan Walls is joined by the full crew in our latest episode reacting live to the King's return, as well as a generational presentation by Bryan outlining the sheer bad luck we have had with ownership over the years.&n...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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1:31:15
Stammen at the Helm
Just as everyone expected. Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom and Nic as we breakdown the Padres finding their guy... Craig Stammen. The former Padre is poised and ready to take the Padres to unchartered territory. Do we think he can tak...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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55:10
No Normal Days
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), and Bryan. With the season over, time for a normal offseason, right? Wrong.Amidst a search for a new manager and questions around AJ sticking around past 2026, there truly never is...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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1:09:35
Do or Die
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic and Trevor. With the series tied at 1 all, can the Padres be the first team in the modern Wild Card structure to win the series after dropping game 1? Is Shildt a galaxy brain or is h...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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41:10
Duckfoot Brewing Live Event
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic and Trevor at our special live event at Duckfoot Brewing Co. With a little over a month to go the Padres find themselves in the running for 1st in the NL West. In this...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:20:55
No M.A.M.E.S. Wey
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), and Trevor. With almost two weeks after the deadline, the Padres find themselves tied for 1st in the NL West. In this episode we breakdown:New adds: bre...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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1:02:24
AJ is a Mad Man
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, and Nic. The trade deadline is in the books, and AJ Preller showed up big once again. In this special episode we breakdown:Mason Miller Coup: Br...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:06:17
Draft & Deadline Update w/ Danny Barrand
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Danny Barrand as we dive into the Padres' draft strategy, prospects, and upcoming MLB trade deadline rumors. Here's what you'll get:MLB Draft Insights: A detailed look at top Padres' picks like Kr...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:08:52
Stoned in Swansea
Host Ryan Walls is joined with Tom (Welsh Friar) and Trevor as we dive into this week’s episode as we break down the latest news, keys to the Padres' second-half push, and hot trade deadline rumors. Here’s what we covered:Team Update: C...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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59:26
Lifetime of Cope
Host Ryan Walls is joined by regulars Tom (Welsh Friar), Bryan, Nic, & Trevor. In our latest episode we discuss Manny’s upcoming milestone, if AJ should go all in at the deadline, and our mid-season expectations. What does the second half h...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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1:24:40
Bruce the Bat Dog: Future Padre?
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar) and Trevor. Catch our thoughts on their current standing (43-36, 3rd in NL West), important roster updates, and what’s ahead with the trade deadline looming. Finally, is Bruce the Bat Dog on the bl...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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56:23
Put That "C" On His Chest
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar) as we preview the Dodger series, take a look at the recent road trip, and see who are all star picks are as of today.
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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39:37
1/3 Down, 2/3 To Go
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, and Trevor as we take a look at how the first third of the season has gone.
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:32:46
Prospect Deep Dive
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Danny Barrand, Quinn, and debutant Diego Garcia as we take a look at how our lower levels are doing and who are some standouts so far this season. We also take a quick peek at some potential trade...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:31:27
buLLpen
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and bullpen struggles. Coming off of the worst loss of the year, can we expect a bounce back from the 'pen? And how good is Jackson Merrill? We have offici...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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43:58
Giant Turnaround
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, Matt, and special guest Al Scott to breakdown the Padres recent homestand and if this team has turned a corner. .
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:09:56
Reinforcements Needed
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, Trevor, and special guest Bryan Swarberg. to breakdown the Padres recent road trip and how the recent injuries have affected the Padres hot start to 2025. We also discuss if an Acuna trade wo...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:14:12
Friars are Flying
The hot start has continued and your San Diego Padres still have the best record in the MLB. Tune in to hear us breakdown how sustainable of a run this could turn out to be and a return of the walkup song segment, featuring Nick Pivetta's song ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:09:51
Winners Find Solutions
Despite a rough week on the injury front, your San Diego Padres have managed to reach the 10 win mark faster than anyone else in baseball and currently hold the best record in the MLB. Tune in to hear us breakdown the severity of each injury an...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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46:18
Padres Historic Start
5-0 for the first time in franchise history. Not a bad start! Tune in to hear us breakdown this historic opening weekend vs the Braves and if we should adjust our expectations with such a small sample size.
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:02:53
$49 Nachos
The 2025 Opening Day is upon us. Get ready for another season of Padres baseball as we breakdown the final roster for game 1 of 162.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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59:50
Spring Training Update (feat. Danny Barrand)
On our latest episode it was our pleasure to have @dannybarrand_ on sharing his (insane) ball knowledge. Tune in to hear his thoughts on some of his favorite advanced metrics and which prospects we should be excited for in the near future.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:23:39