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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

48:54

Baltimore Blues and Bruising Beavers

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/04/13

The Giants did what they do best: flirt with competence just long enough to make the inevitable crash hurt worse. Ben spends a solid chunk of the episode prosecuting a beaver-related crime scene at second base, while the brothers spiral into a delightful “what if the kids actually played?” fantasy starring Bryce Eldridge, Casey Schmitt, and Daniel Susac. Somewhere between Logan Webb getting baseball-godded and the bullpen once again setting fire to a winnable series, they talk themselves into—and

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49:41

Daniel Susac & the Giants Clobber the Philadelphia...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/04/09

The Giants offense comes alive! The brothers react to the series win over the Philadelphia Phillies, celebrate new Giants legend Daniel Susac, and then ask some tough questions such as: Is our outfield a problem? (Yes. Definitely yes!)On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a City Connect Sour while Matthew is drinking a Philadelphia Freedom. Recipes below.City Connect Sour2 oz Plymouth Gin1/2 oz Creme de Violette1 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup (optional)Combine all ingredients in

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56:43

Giants Bumble Through Mets Series

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Daniel Susac for president! The brothers vent over the troubling showing of the Giants against the Mets after singing the praises of former Rule 5 draftee Daniel Susac. They complain about the offense, the pitching, the defense and the base running. And Ben has his first Jayce Tingler rant. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Pathetic in Pink while Ben is drinking a White Elephant. Recipes below.Pathetic in Pink1 1/2 oz Hibiscus and Orange-Infused Vodka1/2 oz Cointreau1/4 oz

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50:10

Padres Series, Offensive Breakout and Cracks in the...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/04/02

The Giants win a series over the Padres for the first time since 2024. Our secularists celebrate while they analyze the offensive "breakout", weird lineup changes and the usage of the bench (or lack thereof). Then they ponder the condition of the bullpen given Ryan Walker's shakiness and the injury to Jose Butto.Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Mellow Vitello while Matthew is drinking a Chatham. Recipes below.Mellow Vitello1 oz Whisk(e)y1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse1/2 oz Elderflower

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51:24

Way Too Early Overreactions

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/03/30

This is fine. The brothers react to the opening series sweep by the Yankees over the Giants. First they point out few observations from the opening series before fully overreacting to the Giants historically anemic offense and it's surprisingly good bullpen.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a 0 and 3 while Ben is drinking a Do It for Wilson. Recipes below.0 and 33/4 oz Navy Strength Gin3/4 oz Smith & Cross Rum3/4 oz Orange Curacao1/4 oz Green Chartreuse1/2 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz

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49:41

Opening Day Punch to the Face

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Letthemediocritybegin!OurdeflatedhostscelebratethearrivalofOpeningDayandSeasonSixofGiantCocktails.Thereleaseanewintro,goovertheOpeningDayrosterandtheirpredictions,andbreakdownthedismalGame1.OnthecocktailsideofthingBenisdrinkinganOpeningDayFizz...lewhileMatthewisdrinkinganOpeningDayBlackEye.Recipesbelow.OpeningDayFizz...le1ozDarkrum1ozLightrum3/4ozLimejuice1ozSimpleSyrup1eggwhiteClubSodaCombinerums,limejuice,simplesyrupandeggwhiteinashakerwithoutice.Shakefor10seconds.Openshakerandaddice.Shakeagainunti

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01:15:03

2026 Predictions

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Opening Day (night, whatever) is nigh! Our pontificaters make their 2026 predictions! Who will make the final roster? Will Tony Vitello troll fans and have Heliot Ramos not start in left field Wednesday night? How many games will the Giants win? And most importantly, will they make the playoffs? And, many more. Buckle in, this is a long one.On the cocktail side of things, Ben is drinking a French Gimlet while Matthew is drinking a Timber Cove. Recipes below.French Gimlet2 oz Gin3/4 oz Elderflower

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01:05:13

2026 Opening Day Roster Predictions

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/03/17

10 days and counting! The brothers take their one and only crack at predicting the Opening Day roster. Will the Bryce Eldridge make the team? Will the Giants have a bullpen? Will a Giants great make a triumphant return from the past? The author of this blurb says "no, no, and no!" But the brothers disagree!On the cocktail side of things today Matthew is drinking his version of a Mai Tai while Ben is drinking an Orang & Black Old Fashioned. Recipes below.Matthew's Mai Tai1 1/2 oz Jamaican Rum3/4

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50:57

Bullpen? What Bullpen?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Do the Giants know we need a bullpen? The brothers discuss the WBC from a Giants perspective and which Giants had a hot week. Then they break down the state of the pitching staff. Spoiler: it's a work in progress.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Sloppy Joe's #1 (aka Slappy Ben) while Matthew is drinking In a Pinch, Pivot! Recipes below.Sloppy Joe's #13/4 oz White Rum3/4 oz Dry Vermouth1/4 oz Orange Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz GrenadineCombine ingredients with ice in a shaker and

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59:48

The Hot Offense & Early Position Battles

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/03/02

So far, so good. Ben & Matthew discuss the early offensiveness of the Giants before breaking down position battles. Does long time farmhand Victor Bericoto have a chance of making the team? Can we expect strike outs to stay low? Oh, and do we need to talk about Hayden Birdsong?On the cocktail side of things, Matthew is drinking a Banana Bliss while Ben is drinking a City Connect. Recipes below.Banana Bliss1 oz Cognac or Brandy3/4 oz Sweet Sherry (Or Dry Sherry)1/4 oz Banana Liqueur (Banane du

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53:54

Why Bryce Eldridge Won't Make the Opening Day Roster

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Spring games have begun, time to overreact. The brothers happily break down the first two games of Spring including the rocky start for Hayden Birdsong, the bizarre debut of Robbie Ray and the stellar arms of the new look outfield. After they debate whether Bryce Eldridge will make the opening day roster.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Naughty Ben while Matthew is drinking a Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. Recipes below.Naughty Ben2 oz Rum (any of your choice)1 - 1 1/2 oz Grenadine1/2 - 1

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01:01:37

Eldridge in the Outfield?! JHL Sleep Eating? Spring...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/02/16

The boys are back to weekly episodes just in time for Spring Training silliness. They react to Eldridge shagging fly balls, JHL's calorie intake, and the young pitchers learning new pitches.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Negroni while Ben is drinking a No Groni. Recipes below.Negroni1 oz London Dry Gin1 oz Campari1 oz Sweet VermouthLarge Orange Twist for garnishCombine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a

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01:02:54

Spring Training Has Sprung! Are the Giants Ready?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Kitchers and patchers report tomorrow! The boys celebrate the end of darkness by catching up on recent roster changes and asking the question: are they satisfied with the roster changes the Giants have made?On the cocktail side of things. today Ben is drinking a Passion Fruit Daiquiri #2 while Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk Punch. Recipes below.Passion Fruit Daiquiri #23/4 oz Demerara Rum3/4 oz White Rum1/2 oz of Passion Fruit Liqueur3/4 oz of Lime Juice1/2 oz of Simple

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01:04:40

Harrison Bader Signed! KWT Traded! Oh, and Guest Alex...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/01/30

Special Guest Alex Pavlovic joins our ruffians to discuss the Harrison Bader signing, the Kai Wei Teng trade, and the otherwise underwhelming off season for the San Francisco Giants.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an Astral Plane while Matthew is drinking El Primo. Recipes below. Alex is eschewing a cocktail this time around, but his recipe from his last time on the show is also listed below.Astral Plane2 oz Gin1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur1/2 oz Creme de Violette3/4 oz Lemon

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57:30

[CORRECTED] Why Won't Anyone Trade with the Giants?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Ben once again published the wrong file yesterday. Matthew & Bob are having an emergency meeting to discuss. In the meantime here's the actual episode we recorded!It's like they don't like what we have or something. The brothers ponder the lack of trades and the news that it's not for a lack of trying. Then Matthew gives a quiz and accuses Ben of failing it. For the record here is Ben's recollection of how he did on the quiz:#1: Correct, because even though I said the wrong answer I knew what

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54:19

Are the Giants Blowing Their Opportunity to Win?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2026/01/12

The 2026 Rotation is set. Our curmudgeons discuss the signing of Tyler Mahle, the non-signing of Tatsuya Imai, and whether the Giants have enough pitching to succeed in 2026. They also discuss if the Giants are blowing their opportunity to take advantage of the solid core of players they've already assembled.On the cocktail side of things, Ben is drinking Candlekeep Team while Matthew is drinking an Espresso Martini. Recipes below.Candlekeep Tea1 1/2 cups Gin1/2 cup Orange Liqueur1/2 cup sweet

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01:08:27

The Giants Will Definitely Sign Tatsuya Imai (Yes,...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/29

We're not too proud for clickbait. Our download fishermen discuss the impending signing deadline Tatsuya Imai, the tepid offseason overall, and the Giants bought ... a theater? Also, Bob calls for a lightning round where they discuss Logan Webb in the WBC, whether the Giants future success depends on the performance of Bryce Eldridge, and Ben's new job.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Bourbon Foster while Ben is drinking The Hand of Vecna. Recipes below.Bourbon Foster1 1/2 oz

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01:05:19

Winter Meetings Review

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Wait, Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer? Our snowbirds discuss the rather lackluster winter meetings including the draft lottery, Rule 5 draft, and the size of Buster's suite. Later they break down the Giants approach to improving the roster and why Ben won't be able to dress up as the Black Power Ranger. Also, Jeff Kent makes the Hall of Fame and Marco Luciano is a Pirate.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Calamansi Margarita while Matthew is drinking a Holiday Old Fashioned

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55:14

Will the Giants sign Framber Valdez, Tatsuya Imai or...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Buster is a spender but Johnson says long pitching contracts are risky. The brothers debate this conflict and discuss who the Giants will target after Buster inevitably wins. Also how will the looming lock out of 2027 impact this off-season? And yes, the lockout is most certainly coming.On the cocktails side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Winter Daiquiri while Ben is drinking a Whinter Sour. Recipes below.Winter Daiquiri2 oz White Rum1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Rich Demerara Spiced Syrup1/2 oz

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01:08:53

Coaching Staff Hires and Roster Churn

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2025/11/17

They boys are back after two weeks so they talk about pretty much everything that's happened since they last recorded. They discuss coaches coming and going, including new hitting coach Hunter Pence Mense, how the roster churn has begun, and a little Free Agency.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking an Off-Season Sludge while Matthew is drinking Manzana Reposada. Recipes below.Off-Season Sludge2 oz Bourbon3-4 oz Cherry Coca-ColaAdd bourbon to a highball glass with ice. Top with cherry cola

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