Hot Lava Podcast

Hot Lava Podcast

The Union-Tribune’s Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Ryan Finley discuss all things Padres — the significance of the upcoming series, who’s hot and who’s not plus the comings and goings of all the hot lava talent in the minors.

Episodes

October 15, 2025 37 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the circumstances around w as Padres manager.
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Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley preview the Padres-Cubs Wild Card Series.
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September 26, 2025 33 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about the Ramón Laureano injury, the Padres’ starting rotation and the playoff picture.
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September 22, 2025 22 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres” playoff clenching scenarios, Michael King’s readiness and how the Padres can flip the switch.
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September 19, 2025 33 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ playoff scenarios, the starting pitching and the upcoming series against the White Sox.
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September 16, 2025 31 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ playoff possibilities, the starting rotation and the upcoming series against the Mets.
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September 11, 2025 27 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what has plagued the Padres and what needs to change as the playoffs approach.
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September 8, 2025 28 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ upcoming series against the Reds, Michael King’s return and playoff positioning.
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September 4, 2025 36 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres pitching staff and how worrisome their recent slide is.
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August 28, 2025 37 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ starting rotation, lineup construction and playoff chances.
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August 26, 2025 22 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley recap the Dodgers series and what it meant and look ahead to the Padres series against the Mariners.
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August 22, 2025 36 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres upcoming series against the Dodgers.
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August 18, 2025 28 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres being swept by the Dodgers, the starting pitching problem and the upcoming week against the Giants and Dodgers (again).
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August 11, 2025 30 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ series win against the Red Sox and the big week coming up against the Giants and Dodgers.
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August 8, 2025 30 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the contribution by the Padres’ trade deadline acquisitions and the upcoming series against the Red Sox.
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August 4, 2025 31 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the first weekend with the new Padres, the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks and Joe Musgrove’s rehab process.
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August 1, 2025 29 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley break down the Padres’ whirlwind trade deadline.
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July 28, 2025 22 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ 10-game trip, the upcoming series against the Mets and why the Padres need a bat at the trade deadline.
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July 21, 2025 23 mins
Miami MarlinsKevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ offense, the dangerous series against the Marlins and the trade deadline.
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July 18, 2025 33 mins
Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ outlook for the second half, review the good and bad of the first half and preview the series against the Nationals.
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