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PODCAST

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

Ben Henry and Matthew Henry

Come for the cocktails, stay for the funny alcohol-fueled rants as two lifelong San Francisco Giants fans discuss their favorite baseball team while enjoying homemade cocktails. Published every Monday and Thursday.

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All Episodes

50:53

REPOST: What Will New Manager Tony Vitello Do First?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/10/27

[We had a major audio issue with this episode so we expired it and republished with corrected audio; this is the only way we can ensure all listeners get the updated file. Our apologies for the inconvenience. It's Ben's fault. No, wait ... it's Bob's fault. Yeah. Bob did it.]We have orange smoke. The ever faithful brothers discuss the closing of the deal with new manager Tony Vitello and then discuss his first moves as he drinks from the fire hose of information coming at him about the San Francisco

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51:37

Is Tony Vitello the Guy?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Habeus procurator? Our failed Catholics ponder the possibility of the Giants hiring Tony Vitello as the next San Francisco Giants manager. Is a college coach qualified? What does Buster Posey see in Vitello? Can Buster close the deal?On the cocktails side of things, Matthew is drinking while Ben is drinking Gimletarita Recipes below.Gotham Grog1 oz Planteray 3 Stars1/2 oz Appleton Estate Signature1/4 oz Planteray Xayamaca1/2 Lime Juice1 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup (cinnamon & cloves)1 1/2 oz

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49:59

What Does a Manager Do Anyway?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Seriously. We're asking. Our philosophers ponder the role of the manager: what qualities are the most important? Why have Kaplar and Melvin both failed to get this team over the mediocrity hump? Are they just filling out the the lineup card incorrectly?On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Proto-Punch while Matthew is drinking a Pink Flamingo. Recipes below.Proto-Punch1 1/2 oz Congac1 1/2 oz Bourbon1 oz Lemon juice2 oz of Oleo Saccharum syrup (or less, try less)4 oz of club sodaCombine

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51:09

The Big Surprises & Disappointments of 2025

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Apple of My Eye while Ben is drinking ... It's Just Lemonade ... Surprise! . Recipes below. Apple of My Eye1 1/2 oz Apple Brandy1 oz Bourbon or Rye3/4 oz Apple Spiced Demerara Syrup1/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz

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33:41

Emergency Pod: Bob Melvin Fired

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/30

There can be only one ... Bob. The brothers break down the dismissal of manage Bob Melvin. Were they surprised? Do they agree? What kind of manager do they want to replace him?They took a minute or two to make simple cocktails, Matthew is drinking and Old Fashioned while Ben is drinking a Gin & Ginger Beer. Recipes below.Matthew's Simplified Old Fashioned2 oz bourbon¾ oz demerara gum syrup2 dashes Angostura bittersOrange peel (for garnish)Luxardo cherry (for garnish)Combine bourbon, demerara gum

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56:18

SF Giants 2025: The Roller Coaster of Mediocrity

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/29

We'll call it ... the Negroni. Our theme park enthusiasts take stock of the 2025 season: predictions are reviewed, milestones are celebrated, tears of sorrow and tears of relief are shed over a bright red cocktail. Then they ask each other the big questions: Was this season good or bad? Should Bob Melvin be fired or retained? Did Buster make any mistakes? Can he make mistake? One thing is clear, no ERT for these thoosies; one ride on the Negroni was enough. Hit the dispatch music, Bob!Our new

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51:04

A Giantless Playoffs Preview

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/25

The Giants are playing meaningless games, but the Negroni watch is still on. Our Campari haters break down the Cardinals series in which the old rivals eliminated each other from the playoffs. Then they break down the playoffs and pick who they want to win and who they think will win.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here:

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50:56

Giants Biggest Need for 2026

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/22

More liquor! Our mourners manage their grief as they break down the decisive Dodgers series: Eldridge breaks through, the Giants run out of pitching, and McDonald shuts 'em down (wait, who?). Then they discuss the biggest need for next year ... and not it's not offense. Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here:

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01:00:26

The Highs and Lows of 2025

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/18

High hopes, low expectations. Our inebriates review the underwhelming dbag series and then review the various highs and lows of the 2025 season.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Hibiscus Gin Sour while Ben is drinking Fall on Your Face Nut* Punch

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53:33

BRYCE ELDRIDGE Promoted After Dodgers Let Down

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/15

The Eldridge Knight is free! Our hosts guide their players characters through a breakdown of the disappointing LA series and then discuss what it will take for this team to make a meaningful run in the playoffs, which they will definitely make.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of

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54:48

The Giants Will Make the Playoffs (1/2 of Us Believe)

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/11

It sure seems like the Mets believe. Our believer and our sourpuss breakdown the dbags series before debating whether the Giants will actually make the playoffs. Matthew brings stats, good vibes and gumption to the debate and Ben brings ... well, himself. Do the Giants have enough starting pitching? Is the bullpen up for the task? Can we trust this offense?Our cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If

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45:42

The Exuberent Vibes of Drew Gilbert

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/08

No puppies were diagnosed with rabies in the making of this episode. Our veterinarians break down the Cardinals series including the extension of the inexplicable reign of quality baseball before the sudden return of Verlandering and getting shut down by old pitchers. Then they celebrate the overwhelming personality of Drew Gilbert and how it has made the team more entertaining.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time

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51:42

Are the Fightin' Giants Back in the Race?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Giants playoff chances have improved by 550% to ... 3.3% Our prognosticators break down the Rockies series, kerfluffle and all before asking the question: is there hope for the post-season after all?Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenSpeaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Aviation while

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49:23

What to Look Forward to in September

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/01

It's the last month of the season. Our optimists (Ben, is pretending this episode) break down the Orioles series and discuss what they are looking forward to seeing from the Giants in the last month of the season: early spring position battles, the young Giants outfielders, and who has to drink a Negroni.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here:

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53:09

Free the (Bryce) Eldridge Knight!

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Also, Jung Hoo Lee = Heliot Ramos. Our player characters break down the sweep of the Cubs including the stunning Verlander win, Devers' best game as a Giant, and the Webby/Willy one-two knock-out combo. Then they recount an interview JT Snow gave about Bryce Eldridge on KNBR which leads to a drunken shouting match over who's more mediocre: JHL or Heliot Ramos.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you

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56:00

Giants Battle to a Series Win Against Brewers Because...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Cocktails over beer every time. Our bartenders break down the Brewers series including the triumphant return of Willy Adames, the dominance of Logan Webb and the overpowering bat of ... checks notes ... Luis Matos! Then they discuss whether this spark from Matos is a sign he's finally putting it together or if it's just a flash in the pan.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't

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49:09

Is Heliot Ramos 'against us' because BoMel is too soft?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/08/21

We can write lazy click bait headlines too! Our editors break down the Padres series so far: a winning streak!, Kai Wei Teng ... again, a Roupp-ian disaster, before boldly predicting what will happen in Verlander's start. Then they dive into the Heliot Ramos controversy and discuss the journalistic quality (or lack thereof) of some media outlets.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you

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46:04

Bob Gets Called Up

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Bob makes the bigs. Our proud fathers break down the Tampa Bay series and Logan Webb's mojo (or lack thereof) and then dive into a lightning round wherein they discuss the future of right field, the starting rotation, Brandon Belt disease, and Robbie Ray's 2026 mojo target.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here:

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49:46

What Now? What's Wrong, Who's to Blame, and How to...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Warning: uncensored (and funny!) rants contained within. Our disconsolate wretches break down the drubbing of all hope by the San Diego padres before discussing where this season went wrong (the hitting, it was the hitting), who's to blame (Buster? Melvin? Adames? Chapman? Devers? Lee?), and what can be done to fix it this year and next.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't

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50:50

Why You Should Still Listen to Giant Cocktails in 2025

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/08/11

It's our annual plea for your listenership! Our grovel-goblins prostrate themselves as they break down the Nationals series in a pleasant and interesting way, acknowledging the negative bits but only by implication. They also present reasons why you should continue to pay attention to the Giants or, more importantly, listen to the Giant Cocktails for the remainder of the season.Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time

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