Padres Hot Tub
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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 ...