Padres and Pints: The Podcast! chats about all things San Diego, with a focus on Padres baseball and our fine craft beer community. Hosted by @RJsFro & @SacBuntChris with (hopefully) a different special guest every week.
Chris tells the story of his trip to Cooperstown for Trevor Hoffman's induction into the baseball Hall of Fame. The crew chats about Wil Myers playing at third base, and Mike explains what a Honey Bucket is for some reason.
Rick, Mike, and Chris chat about the team's once playoff "hopes", Manuel Margot and lineup construction, the Manny Machado rumors, Mike fills everyone in on this year's College World Series, and the Padres draft philosophy throughout recent history.
In a very special episode of Padres and Pints: The Podcast! Rick and Chris are joined by an old friend. They discuss just what in holy hell that old friend has been up to that could be better than podcasting with Rick and Chris. They talk about being a Padres fan away from San Diego, Trevor Hoffman's HOF induction, and more.
Rick and Chris get together to chat bobbleheads (surprise surprise), All-Star games and the trade deadline! A podcast in back to back weeks! HUZZAH!
Longtime baseball and Padres writer Dustin Palmateer joins Chris for some in-depth Padres chat. They discuss whether the Padres are meeting their goals for the 2017 season, what the trade deadline might bring regarding Padre reliever Brad Hand, the Padres signings during the recent July 2 international signing deadline, and more.
Padres and Pints: the Podcast! goes on location to Iron Fist Brewing in Barrio Logan to chat with the wonderful Tabitha Lipkin! Rick and Chris discuss her unique work history, her time with Fox Sports San Diego, sliding into her DM's, breakfast tacos and so much more! Cesar Torres from Iron Fist also joins us for a little bit! (Outro music is Helena by My Chemical Romance)
Padres and Pints: the Podcast! semi triumphantly returns with old friend Jonah Keri. Rick and Chris get down to business chatting about the Wil Myers extension, the state of the Padres farm system, plus the snoozefest that is the 2017 Padres promotional lineup. Jonah joins to discuss the history of Tim Raines Hall of Fame candidacy plus Trevor Hoffman's chances to get in next year. Jonah also spits an amazing rant about owner Dean Spanos' "work" building a stadium to save the San Diego Chargers. Also, shout out to podcast honorary family member Megan Olivi for her appearance in this week's episode of Always Sunny! (Outro music is Lipstick by Not My Weekend)
Chris, joined by new semi-official guest host Eno Sarris meets up with Hilary Cocalis and Nicole Ganz of Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits at the Home Run Derby at Petco Park. They chat all things Ballast Point including their expansions in Long Beach and Virginia, the team's involvement with the Padres, and Tony Gwynn.
Eno Sarris joins Padres and Pints: the Podcast! to reminisce about the time Chris felt Eno's hair. They also chat about Eno's Book, "A Craft Beer Lover’s Guide to Baseball" with suggestions from local craft beer and baseball nerds for their home cities all across the country, including San Diego nerds Rick and Chris. They also discuss Eno's Favorite San Diego Brews, and some Padres chat including whether the team should or will trade Wil Myers, why Andrew Cashner didn't seem to pan out as some expected, Eno's suggestion for better handling of the James Shields trade, Matt Kemp, and insight from Eno's insider discussions with Padres players and baseball personnel.
Mabelynn Capeluj, San Diego Padres fan and Miss California USA 2013 and AJ Cassavell, Padres beat writer for MLB.com join Padres and Pints at Green Flash Brewing for Part 2 of Episode 33. Mabelynn, Rick, and Chris chat about Mabelynn growing up in San Diego and how she became a Padres fan. She shares her top skill from her softball playing days, her Spring Training routine, her favorite drinking game, and her love for hot dogs. AJ discusses the Padres roster situation on opening day, how he became the Padres beat writer, his history in San Diego, and his thoughts on modern baseball analytics. Unfortunately AJ's interview was cut short due to technical difficulties, so we'll be sure to chat more with AJ as the season progresses.
Long-time Padres broadcaster Mark Grant joins Padres and Pints for Part 1 of this episode recorded live at Green Flash Brewery during their Back the Brown growler release party. Mark, Rick, and Chris meander around Padres, Baseball, and Patsy Cline references. They chat brown uniforms, batter/pitcher celebrations, and Grant's experiences, philosophies, and dance routines as a broadcaster. Also discussed are videos of Mark Grant exhausting himself dancing to Jump Around, and Nolan Ryan mocking Brad Lesley. Coming soon: Part 2 with Mabelynn Capeluj and AJ Cassavell!
Chris joins guest Randy Gyorko for episode 32, brother of former Padre and current St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko. Randy shares his thoughts as a close family member of a major leaguer, as Jedd is drafted by the Padres and rises through the farm system. Randy also shares his feelings about learning Jedd was traded to the Cardinals, plus has a great story about hassling Chase Headley at a game in Pittsburgh, and his story of becoming a Padres fan from West Virginia. Later, Rick of Padres and Pints: the Podcast! makes an appearance.
Rick and Chris catch up on all sorts of Padres topics in Episode 31, covering Matt Kemp's cycle, Jedd Gyorko playing shortstop, the Padres' manager sitch, and plans for 2016. Catch the fever!
Megan Olivi, former Padres reporter, current UFC host, reporter and alll-around awesome person joins the podcast. Renamed the "Super Fun Show" apparently, Megan, Rick, and Chris chat about her time working with the Padres in San Diego, how Megan got started in the industry as a political science major, and of course the UFC. Rick shows off his old school UFC knowledge and Chris fulfills a lifelong dream of rapping with Megan. Check it out! Follow Megan Olivi on the Twitters and Instagrams, and watch her with UFC.
Judson Richards of XTRA 1360 comes at Padres and Pints with straight talk about his experience getting into sports radio, tales of his time in the minors participating in bench clearing brawls, and his thoughts on Pat Murphy as the manager of the San Diego Padres.
In this episode we chat with our old pal™ Steven Woods of FM 94/9,Lost Weekend and the +1 to the worlds greatest podcast Cantore+Woods. We discuss the radio scene in San Diego, Steven’s thoughts on analytics in baseball, internet tough guys, the wonderment of Lakeside and catch everyone up on the Cantore+Woods characters we all loved dearly.
With Sac Bunt Chris on the road, Rick takes the reigns in this episode and chats with Matt Coy, the Padres Senior Director of Game Day Presentation and Cash Sirois from The Well Creative Productions, creators of those awesome Padres viral videos that you’ve been seeing in the ballpark lately. Get the scoop on SDinHD, how they landed in San Diego with the Padres and how they come up with these creative videos. Plus we chat Shia Labeouf motivation, and it’s fantastic.
Brady Phelps from Lobshots is welcomed appears on this episode of Padres and Pints: the Podcast! He explains what he thinks defines success for the 2015 Padres, then spends the rest of the episode ranting about Twitter and poor knowledge of wine.
David from Vocal Minority, member of Padres Public stops by to talk baseball, Derek Norris, Austin Hedges swooning, and brewery drama.
Dennis Lin joins the podcast for for some baseball, beer, and Buddy Black discussion. Dennis also shares details of his journey becoming the beat writer covering the Padres for the San Diego UT and his thoughts on how Twitter has affected his job and the sports media industry. You can follow Dennis T Lin (not the fruit farmer) on Twitter and read his coverage at the UT.
This week we are joined by both old friends and new friends. Now that the rosters have been set, John Conniff of Mad Friars returns to give the scoop on the Padres Minor League system. Bryant Webster of Woe, Doctor! and Padres Public fame makes his debut as the Padres & Pints: The Podcast!, Storm correspondant and interviews the Lake Elsinore skipper Michael Collins. Lastly we chat with Tyler Zickel, the Assistant Director of Media Relations for the Lake Elsinore Storm, and get the scoop on a wide array of things for the upcoming 2015 season.
Singer-songwriter, Padres fan, and San Diego icon Steve Poltz joins Padres and Pints for Episode 22! Steve, Rick, and Chris discuss Steve's life performing on the road, the time he stalked Tim Flannery, the advice Bruce Bochy gave him for singing the national anthem, and what it was like performing in front of 55,000+ people at game 3 of the Padres 1998 NLCS.
A power triumvirate of guests join Chris and Rick for the first ever on location podcast, live-ish from the Bring Back the Brown party at Green Flash Brewing Company. San Diego sports radio veteran Craig Elsten, Green Flash Director of Beer Education Dave Adams, plus Jordan Stark and Tony Martinez of the Bring Back the Brown campaign talk Padres baseball, beer, and brown uniforms. Among a million other topics, Jordan and Tony explore the history behind the organized BBTB campaign, Dave shares thoughts the concessions experience at Petco Park, and Craig rants about everything imaginable.
Corey Brock, entering his 9th season covering the Padres for MLB.com and self-described amateur beer snob stops by Padres & Pints to talk about the Padres' crazy go-nuts offseason. How does Corey describe the results of the Yoan Moncada, Yasmani Tomas, and Hector Olivera negotiations? What was the Padres strategy behind hiring AJ Preller? Who was the team's primary offseason target? What's the latest on Corey's hot Peoria, AZ nightlife? Listen to find out. And if you do the Twitters, follow him at @followthepadres.
Jason Klein from the San Diego design firm Brandiose joins Rick and Chris as they chat about minor league design. Or as Jason calls it, "story telling." Jason shares some crazy ideas impleneted by Brandiose never seen before in minor league abseball, as well as their plans deemed too overboard even for the minors. The guys also discuss the current direction of the San Diego Padres brand, as well as details about their process with teams from beginning to end.
We chat with John Conniff of MadFriars about the Padres farm system. What prospects does John expect to contribute in the majors this season? What pitcher is John's sleeper prospect? What did Nelson Cruz say to John just before taking Wade LeBlanc yard in Portland? Where are the San Antonio barbecue joints that refuse to provide sliverware? We answer all these questions and more. Check out the MadFriars Top 20 Padres Prospects for 2015 featuring commentary on the state of the organization and tons of scouting info on players.
Jonah Keri, writer at Grantland, and New York Times bestselling author joins Padres and Pints to talk, well Padres and Pints. He, Rick and Chris discuss AJ Preller's offseason moves, craft beer, and television. Jonah also shares a story about the morning / day the Padres traded for Matt Kemp.
Rick and Chris are joined by Dustin who writes with Chris under The Sacrifice Bunt at Padres Public. They chat about Dustin's curious beginnings as a Padres Fan featuring double flapped helmets, and the crazy twists and turns of Trader Preller's beginnings as GM of the San Diego Padres.
Rick and Chris are joined by the lovely Geoff Hancock of Left Coat Bias / Padres Public. The three discuss the state of affiars of being a Padres fan, the Padres First Baseman Who WIll Not Be Named, and chat about mascots.
On this episode of Padres and Juice: the Podcast! Rick and Chris discuss the new video board at Petco Park, international free agents, beer, juice, and uniform speculation. And juice.
Rick and Chris debate the merits of juices vs beer, talk about the San Diego Padres front office comings and goings over the years, finally solve the mystery of the location of "Tri Cities", and try to think of things to say about Eric Stults for (hopefully) the last time.
The Padres Blogfather, special guest Geoff Young joins the crew as they talk about ownership strategy, the San Diego Padres draft selection Trea Turner and (surprise surprise) beer at Petco Park and fashion.
The Padres and Pints crew is in the same room all the way from Peoria, AZ, the Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres. We talk about elastic waistbands, Coors Light and Adys Portillo. And then discuss wood. Listen!
With the baseball season right around the corner (YES!), the guys had plenty to talk about. Shocking TV deals, FanFest highs/lows and a bunch of other things thrown in as well. RAMBLE RAMBLE RAMBLE
After a long break, Rick, Mike & Melvin return! We have a lot to talk about.....and it's almost all sad. Sorry. :(
Rick complains about his cleanse, Mike rants about how awful Brad Brach is (in front of Brad Brachs parents) and Melvin has a weird obsession with Andy Parrino. Plus we also talk about the Josh Johnson signing, the roster moves and the metaphorical car. Join us!
We talk Mike Dee, playoff baseball and....some other stuff. Join us!
In the latest episode we talk about the Breaking Bad and Dexter finales, answer Twitter questions and mayyyybe talk a little baseball somewhere in between.
After a long absence, Rick, Mike and Melvin return and they are....shirtless?
Rick, Mike and Melvin return (after some computer issues) to discuss the #Norf vs #Deno battle, what our expectations of the Padres are going forward, a little steroid talk and our Ben Higgins interview.
Join Rick, Mike and Melvin for the first ever Padres and Pints podcast. They discuss #kotsaytacos, Ian Kennedy and Chicken Schtick. It's fun!
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