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Padres Hot Tub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten talks about the San Diego Padres.

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58:22

GROUP THERAPY: Pads Fight for their Lives in Arizona

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/08/11

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor come to you on the heels of the Padres getting swept out of Seattle on a brutal stretch that saw the Dodgers hangover bite them again. And yet -- they are still 4.5 out of a playoff spot with the ability to control their destiny still in their hands. What's next?

93:13

The Playoffs Start Now

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2023/08/08

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a home series against the Dodgers in which the Padres lost three of four games. And yet, their NL Wild Card competitors are also floundering. What do we make of the team's recent performance, Bob Melvin's decisions, Matt Carpenter's existence, and more? Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join the conversation in the PHT Discord and get access to exclusive perks! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube and subscribe and comment

78:11

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: 2023 Trade Deadline Review

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2023/08/07

Raphie Cantor and John Precoda are back -- the results are in, and the Padres chose to buy instead of sell. Raphie and John break down the three trades AJ Preller and Co. made on Deadline Day and what they mean for the Padres in the short and long term.Watch the show and subscribe on YouTube! https://youtu.be/y2b60T-3nA8Become a patron to join our Discord and chat with other statheads like you! patreon.com/padreshottub

56:04

GROUP THERAPY: Deadline Deals and Dingers

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2023/08/04

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather with PHT patrons around the virtual fire to discuss the San Diego Padres (54-55) after a deadline in which they bought and a series in which they were some mental errors away from a 6 game win streak. We discuss the vibes, get some great opposing takes on the deadline from some patrons, and talk about the upcoming series against the LA Dodgers.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to participate in weekly Q&A shows like this one

137:28

The Padres Were Buyers - Now What?

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2023/08/02

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather for an extra-long trade deadline recap episode. The first hour or so details the Padres recent hot-cold streak, their woeful extra innings record, and who the Padres brought in on Deadline Day. Then, the team are joined by David Jay (@dmjay on Twitter) from madfriars.com to break down the prospects which the Padres gave up in their dealings. Finally, the trio reconvene to run through the moves by NL opposition and having a bigger picture discussion

51:49

POST GAME: I STILL BELIEVE (SD sweeps TEX)

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2023/07/31

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by their largest audience of PHT patrons in 2023 immediately after the Padres complete a 3-game sweep of the Texas Rangers, bringing further uncertainty to the trade deadline. Will the Padres buy or sell? Our hosts and patrons have theories!Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join post games shows on our Discord and support PHT!

63:38

GROUP THERAPY: Wake Up and Snell the Coffee

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2023/07/28

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by some fantastic PHT patrons to sulk over the Padres dwindling 2023 prospects, and revel in the potential prospects which could come our way in deals where the Padres sell their rental pieces. Where are you at with the 2023 Padres?

102:04

How Ya Doin', Bob?

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2023/07/25

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor dive into the Hot Tub after yet another loss this season to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night, July 24th. They tackle a 5-5 road trip and the state of Bob Melvin's tenure in San Diego before diving into the Padres four possible strategies for next week's looming trade deadline. Watch the show on YouTube! youtube.com/@padreshottubBecome a patron for as low as $5/mo to join our PHT Discord. patreon.com/padreshottub

106:01

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: AJ Preller's Trade Deadline...

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2023/07/24

In episode 17 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John are back from a honeymoon break to revisit AJ Preller's trade deadlines as GM of the Padres -- how did those trades add up at the time with the information we had? How did they pan out? Strap in, because this one is a doozy.Watch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/04qov_dfg9YIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

76:08

GROUP THERAPY: Motoring into Detroit

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2023/07/22

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with some PHT patrons on the heels of a series win in Toronto, as the trade deadline looms large and the Padres play a critical series against the Tigers. Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join Group Therapy shows like this one!

25:31

Immaculate Talk Grid #108 July 19, 2023

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/07/19

Craig Elsten and Joe Sheehan open the show by talking through a couple of tweets around Immaculate Grid, discussing different ways to play the game. Then, the guys go through the grid square-by-square for Wednesday, July 19, 2023 (Grid #108)! Lastly in today's Stats Rabbit Hole, a look at the players who had the fewest HR in a 100-RBI season. If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to Immaculate Talk on its independent podcast feed, available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Amazon Music,

96:59

The Least Clutch Team Ever (w/ Special Guest Letters2AJ)

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2023/07/18

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a heartbreaking series loss in Philadelphia that pushes the 2023 season towards the brink as the trade deadline approaches. Then, a discussion on whether or not it's "over" and what that even means. Finally, the trio are joined by Dylan from Letters2AJ for a discussion on their fantastic two-part article titled "Clutch Up" and how this year's Padres are the least clutch baseball team ever. Read Clutch Up Part 1 here -

26:02

Immaculate Talk Grid #107 July 18, 2023

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2023/07/18

Joe Sheehan and Craig Elsten are back to go through Grid #107 for Immaculate Grid, July 18, 2023. The guys start by revealing one of their "Swiss Army Knife" players, multi-team veterans who can fit into many boxes. Then, they go square-by-square through the grid, wrapping up with a Rabbit Hole segment on Silver Sluggers.This is the second of three Immaculate Talks to be shared to the Padres Hot Tub feed. We invite you to subscribe to Immaculate Talk on its independent podcast feed, available on

35:36

Introducing: Immaculate Talk! Grid #106, July 17, 2023

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/07/17

Welcome to Immaculate Talk! Join Joe Sheehan and Craig Elsten, two long-time baseball writers and broadcasters, for a dive every weekday into the latest Immaculate Grid. We'll give you our picks for every square, along with some of the stats and stories that make Immaculate Grid such a fun, daily trip down memory lane! Along the way, we'll share some tips and hacks that might help you score a 9/9 grid tomorrow!The first three episodes of Immaculate Talk will be shared on the Padres Hot Tub feed, but

41:29

POST GAME: Padres Thump Phillies 8-3 to Start Key Series

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2023/07/15

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by Padres Hot Tub patrons live on their Discord sound stage to talk through an 8-3 win over the Phillies to start the second half, and a critical four-game weekend set. The Padres rode power and four homers to the win, but did Luis Garcia's ninth inning meltdown set up San Diego poorly to clean out the series?

93:07

The Suggestion Box (+ETHAN SALAS TRADE RUMORS)

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/07/11

Chris and Craig talk the Best, the Worst, things that were....things that are....and some things that have not yet come to pass. This is a tough episode for fans of Shohei Ohtani trade fan fiction, Jake Cronenworth, and the pure fun that are knuckeballs.

42:40

POST GAME: Padres Head into the Break with Momentum

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2023/07/10

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together with Padres Hot Tob patrons on the Patreon Post Game stage to discuss a 6-2 win over the Mets, a 5-1 homestand, and if the Padres have created enough momentum to set up a second-half run at a playoff spot. You can become a patron of PHT and join the next Post Game or Group Therapy show live, for as little as $5 a month. Go to patreon.com/padreshottub to learn more!

69:41

John Gennaro Takes No Vacations

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/07/04

Chris Reed is joined by MPGA Founder John Gennaro to talk Manny conspiracies, player development and the 6 sided dice that is the trading deadline. Chris puts on Papa Pete's rosey glasses while John bores into you with the eyes of a homicide detective telling you that Dad's not coming home.

75:40

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: AJ Preller's Draft Report Card

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/07/03

In episode 16 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John take a fine-tooth comb through each of AJ Preller's drafts from 2015-2022. How did he do at the time? How did those players pan out, either for the Padres or other teams? How did they stack up against the Dodgers?Become a patron to join the PAR Discord channel -- patreon.com/padreshottub Watch the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3WhclWu7yEIntro song: "Destination" by

91:40

GROUP THERAPY: This Time It's Real Therapy

Padres Hot Tub ·

2023/06/30

Craig, Chris, and Raphie are joined by former PHT co-host John Gennaro and a bevy of PHT patrons as they discuss the Padres getting swept in Pittsburgh and the prospects on their season growing bleaker by the day.Become a patron for as low as $5/month to participate in Group Therapy shows like this one!

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