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
76 episodes
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
Padres in Peoria
Tune in to hear us breakdown the beginnings of Spring Training, if we are satisfied with the current roster, and if AJ has anything left up his sleeve.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:09:25
Offseason Update (feat. Ryan Cohen)
We have made some moves! Tune in to here us breakdown the King "extension", why this offseason has been so frustrating for Padres fans, and a new "Take on Nic" featuring Padres super fan, Ryan Cohen.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:23:38
Emphasizing the "Off" in Offseason
We are back again with special guest Welsh Friar. Will we ever make a move this offseason? Is there a legit Seider bros conspiracy? (Trevor sure thinks so). Tune in to find out.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:24:26
Winter in Dallas
We are back and this time with special guest Welsh Friar. Come hear us breakdown where we think the franchise is headed and what moves must be made to make us legitimate contenders in 2025. Finally, on the inaugural "Take on Baseball Nic", can ...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:20:31
Sign His Ass
The magical 2024 season ended in heartbreak. Are we over it? No. Tune in for a little Padres therapy session and who we think would be good additions for the 2025 roster.
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:21:02
Tatis Ravine
Feels like a flashback to 2022. Pads v Dodgers in NLDS. Split a game a piece. Who advances to the NLCS? Tune in to find out.
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:19:45
2024 NLWC Preview
Your San Diego Padres are playoff bound. Tune in to hear us breakdown the NLWC round vs the Braves.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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52:13
Final Stretch
Only a few weeks left in the regular season. Tune in to hear us breakdown who we think squeaks into the playoffs with the NL Wild Card playoff push, how our deadline deals have paid off so far, and if Merrill is a lock to win the NL ROY.
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:04:56
Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 24 ('24 Season)
Episode 6 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 24 of the 2024 Season.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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18:16
Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 22 ('24 Season)
Episode 5 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 22 of the 2024 Season.
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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12:47
Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 21 ('24 Season)
Episode 4 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 21 of the 2024 Season.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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16:07
Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 20 ('24 Season)
Episode 3 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 20 of the 2024 Season.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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13:47
Reinforcements Arrive
The 2024 MLB trade deadline is officially over. As expected AJ was in his element. Tune in to hear us breakdown the trade deadline deals that went down and who we think squeaks into the playoffs with the NL Wild Card playoff push.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:22:26
Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 19 ('24 Season)
Episode 2 of our new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode. Join us for a breakdown of Week 19 of the 2024 Season.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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19:55
Padfathers Pitch Clock: ASG Break
Introducing a new weekly segment: The Padfathers Pitch Clock. In this segment we will break down all of the facts and stats from the week in a quick 10-15 minute episode.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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17:16
Road Warriors & Home Plebians
50 games into the 2024 season and the Padres continue to dominate on the road, but cannot figure it out at home. Are we currently a playoff caliber team? .. tune in.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:17:03
Ryan Schimpf the Pioneer
We are a quarter of the way through the season. Are expectations being met? And did Ryan Schimpf change the way the game of baseball was played.. tune in.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:20:02
All Aboard the Shildt Express
Are we a .500 team? Let's see if Mike Shildt can manage us to a playoff spot. All aboard.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:13:42
Seoul Series, Cease, & Our Starting Center Fielder
We are back and so are the Padres! Tune in to hear us breakdown the recent major trade between the Padres and White Sox, with your Padres acquiring former Cy Young runner up Dylan Cease. We also dive into the brief history of baseball in the Ko...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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39:49