Padres Hot Tub

WATCH PARTY: FRIDAY (1995)

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered on our virtual stage for patrons after watching the 1995 classic hangout comedy FRIDAY directed by F. Gary Gray and ...

You Think It's Bad Now?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor switch things up and talk on a Friday about the San Diego Padres and their lackluster offseason -- Josh Ha...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: The 2024 Bullpen

19 Jan 2024

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Pads Above Replacement makes its occasional reemergence from hibernation to chat about the Padres 2024 bullpen. Hosts John Precoda and Raphie Cantor g...

Leo De Vries is a Padre

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor continue to post up in this offseason of nothingness, this time talking about the Padres' international si...

AJ Asleep at the Wheel!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an episode that could alternatively be titled 'Much Ado About Nothing', Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor get to talking about the Padres...

The Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 Question

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are back in 2024 to talk about a team that hasn't done much since the end of 2023. While the pitching FA m...

WATCH PARTY: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992)

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays Hot Tubbers! Craig, Chris, and Raphie are here with a special holiday episode of our movie watch party series wherein the hosts collect...

2023 Year in Review

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we did it. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the week before Christmas to hit the somewhat dull headlines (Carpenter traded,...

It's Bad for the Game.

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the Monday after two monumental events which potentially changed the trajectory of the San Diego...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Soto Trade Deep Dive

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raphie Cantor and John Precoda are back! (for now) The PAR boys emerged from their winter hibernation to break down the Juan Soto Trade from a value s...

SOTO (and Grisham) TRADED

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It finally happened. Craig, Chris, and Raphie hopped live on PHT Discord to react to the Padres trading Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the Yankees for...

The MLB Owner Re-Draft

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor have gathered on the Monday of the Winter Meetings, where at the time of recording, nothing has happened. ...

MR. BASEBALL (1992) Watch Party!

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered with some PHT Patrons to watch and immediately discuss the 1992 film Mr. Baseball starring Tom Selleck, which was si...

Let's Make Some Deals for Pitchers!

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor in a week where little happened. Yes, the Padres have a new manager in Mike Shildt, but the stove at 19 To...

And the Manager is... Mike Shildt!

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered with a hearty helping of PHT patrons on Tuesday afternoon November 21st to react to the hiring and press conference ...

There's Still No Manager

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In an episode that will surely have a short shelf life, Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Monday, November 20th when the Padres st...

RIP Peter Seidler

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather for an unexpected and emotional communal grieving session with PHT patrons after news broke Tuesday morning of the dea...

A Peek into the Padres' Finances

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor convene as the Padres are on the cusp of a managerial hire, and a new Athletic article calls the team's fi...

The Case of the Missing Innings

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor (who had small technical microphone issues) gather as the manager-less Padres are still trying to figure o...

WATCH PARTY: "Say Anything..." (1989)

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor do something a little different while Chris Reed is away filming a movie -- they watch a classic and chat about it with...

GROUP THERAPY: Melvin Out

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather on our virtual Discord stage with PHT patrons still reeling from the sudden departure of manager Bob Melvin for the SF...

A Leaky Ship with No Rudder

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor meet on the day after it became public that Bob Melvin was granted permission by AJ Preller and the Padres...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: The Closing Window Myth

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raphie Cantor and John Precoda are back with some spicy stat-driven takes! John has something to say to all those fans who think the window closes at ...

Options on Options

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather reunited as a triumvirate! The baseball world is mired in the ALCS/NLCS round of the playoffs, and ...

Six Games That Sank the Season

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Chris Reed away for the week on business, Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor take their place on the Wall as the Long Night of the offseason begins. ...

GROUP THERAPY: End of Season Vent Sesh

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather with a group of PHT patrons after the close of the 2023 season. The Padres technically had a winnin...

Padres Ice Bath - An End of Season Review

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well friends -- we kept the faith all the way to Cancun. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor unite live on YouTube for an end of season wrap u...

GROUP THERAPY: The Inside Royal Flush

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor meet with a mighty group of PHT Patrons on discord to discuss the Padres as (at time of recording) their season hung on...

The Padres Power Vacuum

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after the final homestand of the 2023 season in which the Padres outscored the Cardinals 18-9... an...

GROUP THERAPY: 7 Wins + Front Office Sins!

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered for another YouTube live stream to chat both with patrons and YouTubers alike about the 7-game win streak the Padres...

POST GAME: Oh, NOW You're Winning?? Padres Win Seventh Straight

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined live by Padres Hot Tub patrons on the Post Game Show stage on Discord to discuss a come-from-behind 3-2 win ove...

The Ticking TV Time Bomb

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather in the midst of the Padres winning their 5th consecutive game, this one at home against the Rockies...

GROUP THERAPY: A Culture Problem in San Diego

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather on our virtual live YouTube stage with a gaggle of PHT patrons to react to the bombshell piece from Kevin Acee in the ...

All Quiet on the NL West-ern Front

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor convene on a Monday afternoon in which the Padres begin a three-game set in Los Angeles -- only it doesn't...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: How to Run Out of Pitching

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 23 of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie Cantor and John Precoda dive DEEP into the nerdy numbers behind what causes teams like the Padres to r...

GROUP THERAPY: Live on YouTube!

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered for the first time ever on a YouTube live stream to chat with PHT Patrons about the current state of the Padres. Whi...

The Padres Have a Chronic Pitching Depth Problem

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor meet up after the Padres win a series at home against the Giants before failing to comeback from a massive...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: To Tank or Not to Tank?

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 22 of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie Cantor and John Precoda break down the terrible choice the Padres must grapple with for the remainder ...

VIDEO GROUP THERAPY: We Need to Hear from Seidler

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor speak with patrons over video for the first time ever to discuss the state of the Padres as they consider ...

Finding Meaning in a Lost Season

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after the Padres are swept out of Milwaukee and salvage a series opener in St. Louis -- but this se...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Manny Machado

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 21 of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie Cantor and John Precoda get back to their PAR roots and dive into a long awaited player-specific episo...

GROUP THERAPY: The Sage-ing of Petco Park

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with a group of PHT Patrons on the PHT Discord to discuss egos, sage ceremonies, Shohei Ohtani, and much more as the Pad...

Now THIS is Padresing

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a potentially season-ending series in which the DBacks took 3 of 4 from the Padres and decima...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Pitchers - Projections vs. Reality

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 20 of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie Cantor and John Precoda turn to the Padres 2023 preseason ZiPS projections and compare how their pitch...

POST GAME: Snakebitten Dads fall 3-1 to AZ

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with some PHT patrons as the Padres drop the series opener to Zac Gallen and the Dbacks 3-1 as the lights on the Padres ...

Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em (feat. Dallas McLaughlin of TKF)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor catch up on a weekend in Arizona which likely brought the Padres 2023 playoff hopes to an unremarkable end...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Hitters - Projections vs. Reality

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 19 of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie Cantor and John Precoda turn to the Padres 2023 preseason ZiPS projections and compare how their hitte...

GROUP THERAPY: Pads Fight for their Lives in Arizona

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dodge...

The Playoffs Start Now

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, thei...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: 2023 Trade Deadline Review

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 trade...

GROUP THERAPY: Deadline Deals and Dingers

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

The Padres Were Buyers - Now What?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

POST GAME: I STILL BELIEVE (SD sweeps TEX)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

GROUP THERAPY: Wake Up and Snell the Coffee

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

How Ya Doin', Bob?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: AJ Preller's Trade Deadline Review

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

GROUP THERAPY: Motoring into Detroit

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Immaculate Talk Grid #108 July 19, 2023

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

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

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a heartbreaking series loss in Philadelphia that pushes the 2023 season towards the brink as ...

Immaculate Talk Grid #107 July 18, 2023

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Immaculate Talk! Join Joe Sheehan and Craig Elsten, two long-time baseball writers and broadcasters, for a dive every weekday into the late...

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

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sta...

The Suggestion Box (+ETHAN SALAS TRADE RUMORS)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 episo...

POST GAME: Padres Head into the Break with Momentum

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 homestan...

John Gennaro Takes No Vacations

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Ch...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: AJ Preller's Draft Report Card

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 eac...

GROUP THERAPY: This Time It's Real Therapy

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pittsburg...

Break Down our Breakdowns

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by PHT huge patron Gooch to discuss the absolutely abysmal performance of the Padres in recent ...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: 2019 Nats, 2021 Braves, 2023 Padres...?

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 15 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John investigate the theory put forth b...

GROUP THERAPY: The Most Un-Clutch Team Ever?

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie take a lunch break with our glorious PHT patrons and chat about the strengths and weaknesses of a Padres season which is trul...

POST GAME: Padres Win Battle, Lose War vs. Giants

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Raphie gather with some old and new PHT Patrons on our virtual stage to breakdown a Padres 10-0 rout of the Giants that followed three of th...

Getting to .500 is Lava!

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are live and unwilling witnesses to a brutal Padres loss in San Francisco in which the remnants of the bul...

PAR - Bullpen Episode_mixdown

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 14 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John break down the Padres bullpen -- a...

GROUP THERAPY: Chipping Away, Here Come the Rays

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Raphie (plus a late appearance from Chris) chat with some eager PHT Patrons during the Friday lunch hour about a series win (and disappointi...

It's Called a Winning Streak... It Has Happened Before

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather to talk about a big weekend in baseball in which the Padres won a series in Denver but fall short o...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Lineup Construction

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 13 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, Raphie and John take a look at lineup and roster c...

GROUP THERAPY: Hot/Cold Therapy

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special edition of Group Therapy as the Padres have been engaging in a baseball version of hot baths on odd days and cold plunges on even days....

Is AJ Preller fit to be Padres GM?

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor discuss another missed opportunity series against the Cubs before getting into the issues currently plagui...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Pitching State of the Union

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 12 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, the State of the Union is strong -- for Padres pit...

GROUP THERAPY: Fish Fry (or Jerky)!

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat get together on our PHT Patron Discord to chat about a winning East Coast road trip that ended with a bang as the Pad...

Toto, I Have a Feeling It's Not Early, Anymore.

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor talk about a potentially defining East Coast road trip for the Padres as they hit the Memorial Day mark fi...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: May Review

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 11 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, reviews the Padres in May -- an experiment in extreme...

GROUP THERAPY: J'adore Odor!

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with a late-night crowd of PHT patrons as Rougned Odor plays hero once more and the Padres salvage a series win in our n...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: wOBA and wRC+ Explained!

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer School continues on Pads Above Replacement as Raphie Cantor and John Precoda break down two closely related stats that comprise much of modern ...

There's a RISP in the Matrix

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor gather to talk about your San Diego Padres who have lost five straight series while hitting at a ...

POST GAME: A Win of a Particular Odor

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by fellow Padres Hot Tub patrons on the PHT Post Game Show stage after a 7-0 win over the Red Sox on Sunday, sa...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: WAR Explained!

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of Pads Above Replacement, Raphie and John launch a new series called "Summer School" to break down baseball's most impor...

POST GAME: We Just Lost to the (EXPLETIVE) Royals. Twice!

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor (with a late appearance from Chris Reed) are joined by Padres Hot Tub patrons to vent and commiserate after a truly dis...

For Sale, Baserunners, Never Scored

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres are swept out of Los Angeles to round out a miserable stretch of offense which sees the team setting a historically awful mark for hitting ...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Blake Snell

15 May 2023

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Episode 10 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Blake Snell -- the Padres starting pitcher wit...

POST GAME: Padres drop another series in Minnesota

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor gather with a vocal bevy of PHT patrons to discuss a crushing series loss against the Twins where...

The Curious Case of Juan Soto

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor chat about the first Padres-Dodgers series of the year, in which the Padres dropped two of three ...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Juan Soto

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 9 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Juan Soto -- the Dominican God of Walks and pot...

POST GAME: Nando Downs the Dodgers 5-2

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten is joined by a joyous group of Padres Hot Tub patrons live on the PHT Discord after a 5-2 win on Friday night over the Los Angeles Dodger...

GROUP THERAPY: Everyone's Favorite Non-Rivalry is Back

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and producer Raphie Cantor chat with some eager PHT patrons on Friday afternoon as the Padres gear up to host the LA Dodgers this weekend...

¡Viva México!

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor talk about a weekend of moonball in Mexico City, the triumphant return of Fernando Tatis Jr., the...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: April Offense Review

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 8 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the Padres offense in April (pre-Mexico City) -...

GROUP THERAPY: Mexico City Calling

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie chat with a lively bunch of PHT patrons on a Friday afternoon off-day before a two game set in Mexico City against t...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: The Catcher Episode

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 7 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the San Diego Padres catchers -- Austin Nola an...

El Niño Returns, Snakes are Burned!

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Tatis era has begun. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor reconvene to cover a great series in Arizona where the Padres took 3 of ...