Padres Hot Tub

POST GAME: Tatis Returns! Padres Win 7-5 over Dbacks!

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Chris chat with some giddy PHT Patrons as the team wins its first game with Fernando Tatis Jr. back in the lineup. PLUS -- we have PHT merch...

O Offense, Where Art Thou?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor are joined by Huge Patron and PHT Discord legend Tevin McReynolds to recap a tough series against...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Michael Wacha

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 6 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Michael Wacha -- a starting pitcher whose in th...

POST GAME: Padres lose 4-3 in extras to Brewers

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed dissect a heartbreaking 10-inning loss with some PHT patrons as Padres drop the first in a four-game set to the Brewers in...

How to Lose a Bullpen in 10 Days (+ PHT on YouTube!)

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor chat (on YouTube!) about a riveting weekend in Atlanta and somewhat unknown road ahead for the Pa...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Ha-Seong Kim 김하성

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 5 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 - the fan favorite infie...

POST GAME: Another Bullpen Implosion as Padres Fall 7-6 to Braves

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Chris are joined by a gaggle of wonderful PHT patrons after a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Braves that saw the second-straight bullpen coll...

Dahl After Dark, Kim for the Win!

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor gather after an exciting 5-4 walk-off win over the Dbacks to discuss first impressions from openi...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Xander Bogaerts

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Xander Bogaerts - the newest Padres shortstop w...

POST GAME: Padres drop Opening Day to Rockies 7-2

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Raphie hold the fort for the night to cover a disappointing Opening Day as Blake Snell and the bullpen surrendered 7 runs to a middling Rock...

2023 San Diego Padres Season Predictions (w/ special guests Pads Above Replacement)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a crossover episode! Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by the hosts of Padres Hot Tub's sister show, PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT, John Precoda an...

GROUP THERAPY: WBC Review and Soto-blique Talk

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie gather 'round the virtual amphitheater to chat with PHT Patrons about Japan's triumph in the WBC, Shohei Ohtani, the...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Nick Martinez

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 3 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Nick Martinez - the starter-turned-reliever-tur...

The Annual Optimism Episode

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a slew of pessimistic news to temper the mood, Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor wax poetic about all the things that could g...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Trent Grisham

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 2 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Trent Grisham -- the elite center fielder and m...

GROUP THERAPY: Does International Baseball Matter?

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Chris gather on the Padres Hot Tub Discord to take patron questions about the World Baseball Classic, Fernando Tatis Jr., filling in the out...

The Annual Pessimism Episode

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor take part in a tradition unlike any other. The annual PHT Doomsday show! What's the worst case sc...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Jake Cronenworth

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 1 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, breaks down one of the most exciting and evolving play...

GROUP THERAPY: WBC Kickoff & #BringTheGold Swim Trunks

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie talk with some fabulous PHT Patrons about the beginnings of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and some Spring Training...

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Watch now on YouTube!

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 1 of our newest show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT will go live on this feed on Saturday -- but you can watch on YouTube now! Watch now on YouTube fo...

The Spring Training Concern-O-Meter

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed go through the storylines of Spring Training thus far, and rank how concerned they are about some of the question marks. T...

Manny Machado is a Padre for Life

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat LIVE with their PHT patrons about Manny Machado's 11 year, $350 million extension. The reaction, the projections, wha...

GROUP THERAPY: Spring Training Preview

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres play a baseball game today! Craig Elsten and Chris Reed were joined by some wonderful Padres Hot Tub patrons to discuss what to w...

Oh Man, Oh Man, Oh Manny...?

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat about Manny Machado's current contract extension drama, and whether the two sides will ever close the gap to keep Man...

The Spring Training Stories We'll Be Watching in 2023

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together for some more Yu Darvish contract extension talk, and ask the question, do you have a number at which you'd l...

GROUP THERAPY: Yu Darvish Contract Extension + Special Guest MadFriarBen

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Chris are joined by Ben from MadFriars.com to talk about some of the hidden gems in the Padres farm system, but first, the community gets to...

Can the Padres Afford to let Juan Soto Walk?

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together to recap the news from Fan Fest, focusing on three key questions:Why are the Padres playing coy with Fernando...

Filling out the Padres Fan Survey for 2023

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On tonight's show, Craig Elsten and Chris Reed discuss: Scott Rolen's entry into the Hall of Fame and what it means for Manny Machado in the futureRoc...

GROUP THERAPY: Reacting to the Mike Clevinger News

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Chris Reed get together for a previously unplanned Group Therapy podcast live on the Padres Hot Tub Patreon discord channel, to discuss the ...

How will the WBC affect the Padres?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Chris Reed are joined by special guest John Precoda for tonight's show! The guys discuss:The Pablo López to Minnesota trade, and if this wa...

Could the Padres REALLY Go After Shohei Ohtani?

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together and discuss: AJ Preller again avoiding arbitration with all of his players, and the possible positive knock-o...

GROUP THERAPY: Boomsticks and Busted Ankles

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together on the Padres Hot Tub Patreon Discord stage to talk about the club's signing of Nelson Cruz, the possible tru...

Are We UNDER-rating Fernando Tatis Jr?

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together for the first PHT of 2023! WIthin, they discuss: Fernando Tatis Jr back in San Diego, cleared to resume baseb...

BONUS PODCAST: Have a Drink with Chris Reed

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Members of the Padres Hot Tub Patreon community receive our interview podcast, Have a Drink, weekly in their podcast feed. This week, we're unlocking ...

Group Therapy: Moving Into 2023

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten opened up the PHT Group Therapy stage on Friday night for patrons to say their goodbyes to John Gennaro, and to talk about the future of ...

2023 Season Predictions?

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John get together one last time to talk about the San Diego Padres. They go through the news around the league regarding guys that we hoped ...

Reacting to Padres free agent signings

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John aren't done yet! The guys get together at John's house to talk through the San Diego Padres signing Matt Carpenter, Pedro Severino and ...

The one where John quits the podcast (again)

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can expect VERY little baseball conversation in this episode. Instead, John explains why he's leaving Padres Hot Tub and talks with Craig about wh...

Padres sign Xander Bogaerts!!!

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While Craig and John were podcasting about the MLB Winter Meetings and the Padres striking out on Trea Turner and Aaron Judge, news broke that the tea...

The Padres offered Trea Turner HOW MUCH?!?

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John talk about the news coming out of the first day of the MLB Winter Meetings, including Trea Turner signing with the Philadelphia Phillie...

HOT TUB: News Roundup & Austin Nola Review

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John go over a bunch of Padres-related news before digging into their player review of Austin Nola.

HOT TUB: News & Blake Snell 2022 Review

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John dig through the Jose Abreu rumors and discuss the San Diego Padres 2023 payroll before doing a full review of Blake Snell.

HOT TUB: Hot stove & Ha-Seong Kim 2022 review

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro talk about the San Diego Padres re-signing Robert Suarez and Nick Martinez before talking through some 1B options and do...

2022 Review: Jake Cronenworth

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John talk about the year Jake Cronenworth had, and really his entire career with the San Diego Padres, before getting into a deep discussion...

HOT TUB: Free agent questions & Trent Grisham review

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John start the pod with news about a couple of opt-outs (Profar & Suarez) and some questions about what is going on with Nick Martinez befor...

GROUP THERAPY: The Offseason Begins

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten is joined by Padres Hot Tub patrons live on our Discord server to talk about the Padres offseason beginning, how we feel about the World ...

2023 San Diego Padres Offseason Preview

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heading into the offseason, Craig Elsten and John Gennaro get together to discuss some of the pressing questions that need to be answered about (and b...

HOT TUB: 2022 Padres Postseason Recap

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John turn their attention to the San Diego Padres' postseason and walk through each of the players for something of a report card on their p...

POST GAME: Phillies win NLCS 4-1, Padres head home

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John will reflect on a pretty special San Diego Padres season in a regular episode of the Padres Hot Tub this week, but this one is just tal...

POST GAME: Padres fall behind 3-1, is the NLCS over?

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing loss by the San Diego Padres to the Philadelphia Phillies in game 4 of the NLCS, Craig and John talk to some patrons on the PHT ...

POST GAME: Padres lose NLCS Game 3, hopes remain high

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro get together with their patrons on the PHT Discord server and find some silver linings from the Padres' 4-2 loss to the ...

POST GAME: Padres rally to win game 2, tie NLCS 1-1

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Gennaro kicks off the show with a recap of an epic 8-5 win by the San Diego Padres over the Philadelphia Phillies in game 2 of the NLCS before Cr...

POST GAME: Padres go scoreless, lose game 1 of NLCS

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Game 1 of the NLCS went to the Philadelphia Phillies, who won an outstanding pitching duel between Zack Wheeler and Yu Darvish, and the San Diego Padr...

HOT TUB: Dodgers series recap, Phillies series preview

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John are back, in person, to put a bow on the San Diego Padres' Division Series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers before previewing the Natio...

POST GAME: Padres beat Dodgers, advance to NLCS

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an epic game 4 that saw the Padres make a late rally to take the lead, and included the fans singing along to Blink-182 in the rain, Craig Elste...

POST GAME: Padres take 2-1 lead over Dodgers in NLDS

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After another convincing victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Craig Elsten and John Gennaro talk with San Diego Padres fans about the win, the heroes...

POST GAME: Padres win epic game 2, tie Dodgers 1-1 in NLDS

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an absolutely epic 5-3 win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, the San Diego Padres are returning home with home field advantage and their fans ...

POST GAME: Padres drop game 1 in L.A.

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing outing from Mike Clevinger, the San Diego Padres lost game 1 of the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game that felt very clo...

HOT TUB: Padres-Mets recap, Padres-Dodgers preview

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John are back to recap the San Diego Padres' series win over the New York Mets, including the fallout over Joe Musgrove's performance and wh...

POST GAME: Padres beat the Mets, advance to NLDS

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What an incredible night! The San Diego Padres put an absolute beatdown on the New York Mets to win the series, including an all-time performance from...

POST GAME: Padres lose 7-3 to Mets, series tied 1-1

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Padres dropped game 2 of their Wild Card series against the Mets, Craig and John jumped on the PHT Discord server and chatted with each othe...

HOT TUB: Padres take 1-0 lead over Mets in Wild Card Series

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a very convincing 7-1 win over the New York Mets, Craig and John are joined by a bunch of San Diego Padres fans on the PHT Discord to talk about...

GROUP THERAPY: Bring on the Mets!

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John are joined by their PHT patrons on the Discord server to talk about the Wild Card series between the Padres and Mets.

Celebrating a playoff berth in the hot tub!

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro are, for the second time ever, doing a podcast from the one and only "Padres Hot Tub"!The guys reflect on the season, wh...

Post Game Show: One Step Away

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres beat likely AL Cy Young winner Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night 5-2 at Petco Park. Combined with a last-out Brewers ...

Post Game Show: Suck It Dodgers, It's Alfaro Time!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge Alfaro extends the all-time Padres record with his fifth walkoff of the season, this time in the most un-Alfaro-like fashion possible, a bases-l...

HOT TUB: The final stretch!

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro chat, in front of a "live" studio audience on the PHT Discord server, about the last 9 games of the season and how confi...

Post Game Show: Series Win at Coors Field!

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten talks to the Padres Hot Tub Discord patrons live as the Padres beat the Rockies 13-6, taking two straight at Coors Field. The Padres' mag...

GROUP THERAPY: A great series win vs. the Cardinals

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Padres close out the series against the Cardinals, Craig Elsten and John Gennaro jump on the Padres Hot Tub Discord to talk about strategies...

HOT TUB: Here come the Padres!

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a three-game winning streak where it looks like the Padres have finally found some of their fire after being called out by their manager, Craig ...

Post Game Show: Three Straight Over the Snakes!

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten hosts the PHT Post Game Show after a 6-1 win in Arizona, and a 3-1 series win at Chase Field. The Padres have won three straight after Bo...

GROUP THERAPY: The stretch run!

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are 18 games left in the season for the 2022 San Diego Padres and they need to keep the Milwaukee Brewers at bay to make it into the playoffs. T...

HOT TUB: Forget the Dodgers

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro get together to talk about the San Diego Padres, following another disappointing series against the Los Angeles Dodgers....

GROUP THERAPY: Did Melvin call out Preller?

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Gennaro, later joined by Craig Elsten, chats with patrons from the PHT Discord server about the Padres/Dodgers series, new MLB rules for 2023, an...

HOT TUB: Failing expectations

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John get together and catch up on the Padres/Dodgers series before discussing the team's failing offense at home, the red hot Diamondbacks, ...

Post Game Show: Padres Shut Out at Home Again

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten joins the PHT Patreon Discord community on our Post Game Show stage to discuss a 5-0 loss to Arizona, the third straight loss for the Pad...

GROUP THERAPY: Is Josh Hader fixed?

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro jumped on the PHT Discord server to talk all things San Diego Padres ahead of their series against the Los Angeles Dodge...

PHT / TKF Crossover: Will the Padres make the playoffs?

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before you complain, yes we are aware that the last 5 minutes of this podcast is missing. The memory card was apparently more full than anyone realize...

GROUP THERAPY: Preller the Scapegoat

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Gennaro, and eventually Craig Elsten, chat with their patrons on the PHT Discord about the sad state of affairs surrounding the San Diego Padres ...

HOT TUB: The Patience Episode

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With John wrapping up his vacation, Craig is joined by guest host HJ Preller to discuss the Padres' struggles over the last week, and how for almost e...

POST GAME: Padres Edge Nats in 7 Games

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten talks to the PHT discord community on Sunday afternoon after a 2-1 win for the Padres over Washington, rallying for a 2-2 series split an...

GROUP THERAPY: Is A.J. Preller off the hot seat?

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John get together on Discord and chat with some of their patrons about Fernando Tatis Jr., A.J. Preller, Josh Bell, Eric Hosmer, Trent Grish...

HOT TUB: More on Tatis' 80-game suspension

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Gennaro is back from vacation and, after unsuccessfully attempting to record Padres Hot Tub on Monday evening, he's joined by Craig Elsten on the...

EMERGENCY GROUP THERAPY: Tatis PED Suspension and the End of Innocence

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fernando Tatis Jr has tested positive for PEDs and the exciting, innocent start to his career has suddenly come to an end. General manager AJ Preller ...

GROUP THERAPY: The future at 1B

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro chat with their patrons about what the team will do at 1B after this season, what a Juan Soto contract extension would l...

HOT TUB: Moving on from the Dodgers series

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discuss the 2022 San Diego Padres, coming off a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and take their temperatur...

GROUP THERAPY: Bring on the Dodgers!

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John are joined by a handful of their Patreon subscribers on the PHT Discord server for a fun conversation about the San Diego Padres' roste...

HOT TUB: The best trade deadline EVER!

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Padres pulled off the biggest and best trade deadline deal in baseball history for Juan Soto and Josh Bell (after getting Josh Hader and doi...

TRADE REVIEW: Padres trade for Josh Hader

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Padres traded four players to the Milwaukee Brewers for all-star closer Josh Hader, John Gennaro jumped on Discord to chat with Craig Elsten...

GROUP THERAPY: Creative Ways to Get Rid of Hosmer

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Elsten and guest co-host Corey Stewart talk about the state of the Padres heading into the trade deadline, and welcome in Patrons from the Patre...

HOT TUB: Juan Soto or bust

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After two disappointing losses, one to the Mets and one to the freaking Detroit Tigers, Craig and John do their best to contain their anger and end up...

GROUP THERAPY: 2nd Half Predictions

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John play a game of "over or under" to figure out how the San Diego Padres will improve and which individual players will take a step forwar...

HOT TUB: The Juan Soto Dreamcast

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John had plans to discuss a whole bunch of things about the Padres, but instead they end up just dreaming about a trade for Juan Soto for an...

Post Game Show: Padres take 2 of 3 from AZ

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres lose to the DBacks 3-1 on Sunday but take 2 of 3 going into the break.We talk about it but most everyone wants to talk about Juan Soto.

GROUP THERAPY: Limping into the Break

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

-Is there one move that can improve the Padres enough for it to be worth the cost?-How are we going to look back at this season for Fernando Tatis Jr'...

HOT TUB: Trade Deadline Plan(s)

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John recap the last week or so of (bad) San Diego Padres baseball before getting into a very long discussion about what the Padres can, shou...

POST GAME: Rodon Dominates

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Rodon shut down the Padres offense in a must-win game for the Giants, but the Padres' spotty defense and suspect late relief are of concern.

POST GAME: Padres win again, Hosmer sucks again

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a really great 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres fans should've been doing victory laps about Manny Machado (who is back) ...

POST GAME: Padres beat the Giants, but maybe lose Profar?

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After yet another extra-inning win with yet another Jorge Alfaro walkoff hit, John jumps on the PHT Discord and does a post game show to discuss a rol...

HOT TUB: Don't panic! (Just be concerned.)

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and John get together at Bottle Rocket after the Padres were swept by the Seattle Mariners to look back at the last week and talk about what the...