Explore every episode of the podcast The Padfathers
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salas Gets the Call | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:59:19 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Trevor, & Tom (Welsh Friar). With a little less than a month to go the Padres (barely) find themselves in a playoff position. Will Salas have an impact on their playoff push? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Welsh Summer Tour - Live | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:05:32 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic and Trevor at our annual live event with Tom in town. With a little over a month to go the Padres find themselves back in a playoff position for the first time since June. Can we go on a run? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Lane Picked (Intelligently) | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:47:06 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Trevor, Nic, & Tom (Welsh Friar). After a strong couple of weeks before the trade deadline, we found ourselves coming out of it as buyers. As we realistic wild card contenders now? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Pick a Lane | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:43:46 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-host Tom (Welsh Friar). With about 3 weeks until the deadline & 2.5 GB of a Wild Car spot, what should the Padres do? Buy, sell, or stand pat? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Rock Bottom (w/ Alayna - Red Hot Takes) | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:53:11 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Alayna - Red Hot Takes. The Padres are spiraling. Can we salvage anything out of the 2026 season? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Spark Plugs | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:49:33 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, and the debut from Jack. With the Fernando saving out generational crash out, where do we go from here? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Runners in Stranded Position | 28 May 2026 | 01:10:58 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan, Nic, & Tom (Welsh Friar). With the Padres struggling as of late we breakdown our thoughts to see what is wrong with the offense and if there is a need for some change. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Prospect Update (w/ Danny Barrand) | 19 May 2026 | 01:09:56 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar) & Danny Barrand as we take a look at how our lower levels are doing, who are some standouts so far this season, and some of Danny's favorites in the pipeline. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| X-Sustainable? | 15 May 2026 | 01:03:52 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Matt & Patrick. With the Padres (somehow) bouncing between 1st and 2nd place in the division, we breakdown our thoughts to see if there is some longevity to this, or if we are just getting a little lucky through the 1st quarter of the season. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Protect the Bubble | 05 May 2026 | 00:58:50 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Trevor, Bryan, Nic & special guest Alayna (Red Hot Takes). With the Padres sliding a bit as of late, how worried is the panel long term? Can the stars finally get it going? And why should Mason Miller be in his own bubble? Find out. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| The Torch Has Been Passed | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:55:47 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Trevor, Bryan, & Nic. With the new ownership group now known, what can we expect as fans and a city for the next (hopefully) many years. Oh yeah, and apparently we can play a little baseball. Top of the division in late April. Hang the banner. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| From Worst to (Almost) First | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:24:05 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, & Bryan. Amazing what 3 series can do to the young season. After a 4-2 road trip & a 4 game home sweep vs the Rockies, the Padres have the 2nd best record in the MLB. Is this sustainable? And how did our local insider (Trevor) have the scoop on Tatis going to 2nd? Find out. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Do They Know Spring Training Is Over | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:01:22 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, & Bryan. Did Fangraphs have it right? After a freezing start to the year the boys better wake up or this could get ugly really quick. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Temu Aces | 22 Mar 2026 | 01:11:23 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, Trevor, Bryan, and Patrick. With Opening Day right around the corner, how is the Padres potential OD roster looking? We dive into that, who should be our leadoff hitter, and give a quick update on the potential new owners of the San Diego Padres. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Red Ass (feat. Bernie Wilson) | 16 Feb 2026 | 01:18:27 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, Trevor, and special guest Bernie "Bro" Wilson. Tune in as we breakdown AJ's future, if we love the new Valentine's Day signings, how class of a human Tony Gwynn was, and if Bernie can finally take down Nic. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Offseason Update | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:52:41 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-host Tom (Welsh Friar) as we get ready for the start of the 2026 season. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| The King Returns | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:31:15 | |
Michael King is BACK. Host Ryan Walls is joined by the full crew in our latest episode reacting live to the King's return, as well as a generational presentation by Bryan outlining the sheer bad luck we have had with ownership over the years. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Stammen at the Helm | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:55:10 | |
Just as everyone expected. Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom and Nic as we breakdown the Padres finding their guy... Craig Stammen. The former Padre is poised and ready to take the Padres to unchartered territory. Do we think he can take us there? #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| No Normal Days | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:09:35 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), and Bryan. With the season over, time for a normal offseason, right? Wrong. Amidst a search for a new manager and questions around AJ sticking around past 2026, there truly never is a normal day for Padres fans. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Do or Die | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:41:10 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic and Trevor. With the series tied at 1 all, can the Padres be the first team in the modern Wild Card structure to win the series after dropping game 1? Is Shildt a galaxy brain or is his brain stuck in a galaxy? Finally, good move to pull Cease in the 4th? Morejon/ MIller/ Suarez made sure it did not matter. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Duckfoot Brewing Live Event | 29 Aug 2025 | 01:20:55 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic and Trevor at our special live event at Duckfoot Brewing Co. With a little over a month to go the Padres find themselves in the running for 1st in the NL West. In this episode we breakdown:
#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| No M.A.M.E.S. Wey | 13 Aug 2025 | 01:02:24 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), and Trevor. With almost two weeks after the deadline, the Padres find themselves tied for 1st in the NL West. In this episode we breakdown:
#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| AJ is a Mad Man | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:06:17 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), Trevor, and Nic. The trade deadline is in the books, and AJ Preller showed up big once again. In this special episode we breakdown:
#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Draft & Deadline Update w/ Danny Barrand | 25 Jul 2025 | 01:08:52 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Danny Barrand as we dive into the Padres' draft strategy, prospects, and upcoming MLB trade deadline rumors. Here's what you'll get:
#Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Stoned in Swansea | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:59:26 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined with Tom (Welsh Friar) and Trevor as we dive into this week’s episode as we break down the latest news, keys to the Padres' second-half push, and hot trade deadline rumors. Here’s what we covered: #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Lifetime of Cope | 04 Jul 2025 | 01:24:40 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by regulars Tom (Welsh Friar), Bryan, Nic, & Trevor. In our latest episode we discuss Manny’s upcoming milestone, if AJ should go all in at the deadline, and our mid-season expectations. What does the second half hold for the Padres? Find out. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Bruce the Bat Dog: Future Padre? | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:56:23 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar) and Trevor. Catch our thoughts on their current standing (43-36, 3rd in NL West), important roster updates, and what’s ahead with the trade deadline looming. Finally, is Bruce the Bat Dog on the block? Trevor sure thinks so. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Put That "C" On His Chest | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:39:37 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar) as we preview the Dodger series, take a look at the recent road trip, and see who are all star picks are as of today. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| 1/3 Down, 2/3 To Go | 29 May 2025 | 01:32:46 | |
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic, and Trevor as we take a look at how the first third of the season has gone. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Prospect Deep Dive | 16 May 2025 | 01:31:27 | |
Host 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| buLLpen | 13 May 2025 | 00:43:58 | |
Host 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Giant Turnaround | 01 May 2025 | 01:09:56 | |
Host 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. . #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Reinforcements Needed | 25 Apr 2025 | 01:14:12 | |
Host 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Friars are Flying | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:09:51 | |
The 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Winners Find Solutions | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:46:18 | |
Despite 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padres Historic Start | 01 Apr 2025 | 01:02:53 | |
5-0 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| $49 Nachos | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:59:50 | |
The 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Spring Training Update (feat. Danny Barrand) | 08 Mar 2025 | 01:23:39 | |
On 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padres in Peoria | 26 Feb 2025 | 01:09:25 | |
Tune 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Offseason Update (feat. Ryan Cohen) | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:23:38 | |
We 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Emphasizing the "Off" in Offseason | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:24:26 | |
We 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Winter in Dallas | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:20:31 | |
We 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Sign His Ass | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:21:02 | |
The magical 2024 season ended in heartbreak. Are we over it? No. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Tatis Ravine | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:19:45 | |
Feels 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| 2024 NLWC Preview | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:52:13 | |
Your San Diego Padres are playoff bound. Tune in to hear us breakdown the NLWC round vs the Braves. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Final Stretch | 09 Sep 2024 | 01:04:56 | |
Only 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 24 ('24 Season) | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:18:16 | |
Episode 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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 22 ('24 Season) | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:12:47 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 21 ('24 Season) | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:16:07 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 20 ('24 Season) | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:13:47 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||