The Padfathers: A Slam Diego Padres Podcast

Send us a textHost 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 candidates for later in the year and get the panel's thoughts on the season so far. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textHost 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 officially ran out of words. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textHost 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. .Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textHost 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 would be worthwhile, why our depth is non-existent, and a little Take On Nic with Bryan squaring off against our resident Padre historian.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textThe 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 "Wipe Me Down (feat Foxx)" by Trill Family. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textDespite 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 and who needs to step up on the meantime with the current squad depth. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a text5-0 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.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textThe 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. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textOn 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.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textTune 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. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textWe 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.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textWe 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. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textWe 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 Tom take the crown? Tune in to find out.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textThe 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. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textFeels 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.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textYour San Diego Padres are playoff bound. Tune in to hear us breakdown the NLWC round vs the Braves. Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textOnly 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.Support the show#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a textEpisode 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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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. Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Send us a Text Message.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. Support the Show.#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

Are we a .500 team? Let's see if Mike Shildt can manage us to a playoff spot. All aboard. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul

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 Korean Peninsula and why Jackson Merrill is defying the odds winning the starting center fielder role on opening day as a 20 year old. The 2024 season is finally upon us!#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

Join us as we remember the beloved Peter Seidler and what he meant to the city of San Diego, with some free agency updates as well. 2024 is for you, Peter.RIP Papa Pete. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

The trade deadline is officially over. Tune in to hear us breakdown each move and weigh our chances of a postseason push. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

The 93rd All Star Game is in the books and the boys are ready for the second half after a much needed break. Tune in to hear us talk about our ASG snubs and what we need to do in the second half to be contenders.https://twitter.com/baseballnic25?s=20#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

It is getting late in the season to turn it around. Why has it taken this long to figure it out? Will we get it right before it is too late? Tune in to find out. Twitter: https://twitter.com/padfathers619?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

If we were to tell you back at the start of the season that a catcher that we picked up off waivers that had been released three times in the last 12 months would single handedly be saving our season in the early part of June, would you believe us? Well it is true. The Kracken is here. Twitter: https://twitter.com/padfathers619?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKghttps://twitter.com/mjlombardo6?s=20#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

We have officially hit rock bottom. What has gone wrong? Tune in to hear us breakdown what is going on and what the Padres need to do to right the ship. Twitter: https://twitter.com/padfathers619?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKgNic: https://twitter.com/baseballnic25?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKgMatty Devine: https://twitter.com/devinegospel?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKgLaura: https://twitter.com/padresfangirl?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #BringTheGold

After 564 days, Fernando Tatis Jr is back! Hear us breakdown his return to the Padres and our feelings on the squads first 20 games. Twitter: https://twitter.com/padfathers619?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #SlamDiego

The 2023 season is officially upon us. Is this finally our year? Tune in to see if our current roster can get us over the line. Twitter: https://twitter.com/padfathers619?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #SlamDiego

It is the last month of the offseason until baseball is back. Catch special guest Matt Devine from the Devine Sports Gospel on this episode sharing his thoughts on the Padres recent moves and much more. 

The Xan Diego era has begun. Tune in to hear us breakdown the signing of Xander Bogaerts and what other moves AJ Preller and Co have made to start off the offseason. 

For the first time since 1998 your Padres are going to the NLCS!  Tune in to hear us breakdown the historic series vs the Dodgers and a breakdown vs the Phillies in the NLCS. 

Padres are headed to the NLDS for the first time in a full (real) season since 1998. Tune in to hear us breakdown the emphatic series against the Mets, plus how we are feeling going into the final Dodger series of the year. 

Your Padres are in the 2022 playoffs for the first time a full season was played since 2006. Come listen to us breakdown the NL Wild Card series in New York vs the Mets. 

Make sure to ask your Barbers if they have disinfected their clippers because if not you may be at risk for steroid use. As you are all aware with the biggest news story of the year, Fernando Tatis Jr has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for steroids... to treat ring worm. Listen in to hear our thoughts on this situation plus how the team is looking without our superstar. 

Preller and the Padres are all in. Can we contend for a WS now? Hear us breakdown every trade from the 2022 deadline to see.

Our Padres are 52-42 at the halfway point. Do they need to add to the current roster to make a legitimate playoff push? Here what we have to say.

We are halfway through June and your Padres are joint top the NL West. And the main reason for this... their (star)ting pitching. Is this the best staff the Padres have ever had? Tune in and find out.

It is May 17th and the Padres are tied for 1st in the NL West. Hear us breakdown who has contributed to this early season success and if this is in fact sustainable. https://twitter.com/PadFathers619

Clevinger's long awaited return from tommy john surgery has the perfect script with him returning vs his former club. Can he make the script a reality?

The 2022 season is off and running. Tune in to hear us breakdown the Padres mixed start to the season and how the young guns have faired so far.

Opening day is almost here! Host Ryan Walls is joined by Nic B to review the Padres trading for Sean Manaea, aka the Throwin' Samoan", the trade that could have been, and some last minute Opening day roster predictions. 

Opening day is two weeks ago and the Padres don't have a clear left fielder. What will they do? Tune in to see what we think. https://twitter.com/PadFathers619 https://t.co/iPzYgJ4Kvx

The boys are back (finally)! Baseball's 99 day lockout is officially in the books and we are ready for some baseball. But there is always a catch being a Padres fan. Tune in to hear why.