Explore every episode of the podcast The Padfathers
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Reinforcements Arrive | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:22:26 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padfathers Pitch Clock: Week 19 ('24 Season) | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:19:55 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padfathers Pitch Clock: ASG Break | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:17:16 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Road Warriors & Home Plebians | 21 May 2024 | 01:17:03 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Ryan Schimpf the Pioneer | 08 May 2024 | 01:20:02 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| All Aboard the Shildt Express | 27 Apr 2024 | 01:13:42 | |
Are we a .500 team? Let's see if Mike Shildt can manage us to a playoff spot. All aboard. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Seoul Series, Cease, & Our Starting Center Fielder | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:39:49 | |
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. #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 | |||
| We Love You Papa Pete | 16 Nov 2023 | 01:02:05 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Broken Bones | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:30:50 | |
The trade deadline is officially over. Tune in to hear us breakdown each move and weigh our chances of a postseason push. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Turning Point | 13 Jul 2023 | 01:10:48 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Inconsistencies Continue | 23 Jun 2023 | 01:05:20 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| The Kracken | 08 Jun 2023 | 01:00:11 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Rock Bottom | 18 May 2023 | 01:21:51 | |
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. Nic: https://twitter.com/baseballnic25?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg Matty Devine: https://twitter.com/devinegospel?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg Laura: https://twitter.com/padresfangirl?s=21&t=Z8nUUMXKUrg7ot8Ox7xzKg #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Return of the King | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:54:18 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #SlamDiego #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Is This Finally Our Year? | 29 Mar 2023 | 01:15:59 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Boys Are Almost Back | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:56:01 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Xan Diego | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:26:03 | |
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. #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 | |||
| NLCS Bound | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:52:23 | |
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 #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Musgrove Delivers Lobe Blow | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:46:43 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Padres Playoff Preview | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:01:58 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||
| Disinfect Your Hair Clippers | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:28:40 | |
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. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #ForTheFaithFul #PadresBaseball #MLBNews #TradeRumors #PadresAllStars #MinorLeagues | |||