The Padfathers
We are a San Diego Padres podcast here to breakdown anything and everything Padres-related. Each week we will get you caught up on the past week's results and look ahead to what is to come. It is your one stop shop for analysis, news, and notes for your Padres. Stay classy Slam Diego.
Episodes
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?
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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.
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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.
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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:
- Remaining Schedule: with the easiest strength of schedule can the Padres capitalize on that and finish 1st in the west?
- Strengths and Weaknesses of Roster for Playoff...
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:
- New adds: breaking down how the new additions to the roster have improved it top to bottom
- No M.A.M.E.S. Wey: Morejon, Adam, Miller, Estrada, Suarez. The new ASS is bigger and better than ever.
- The King is Back: Michael ...
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:
- Mason Miller Coup: Breaking down the blockbuster trade with the A's and why Leo de Vries' departure could be worth it.
- Orioles Deal: Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn join the Padres. Could this trade push the lineup to ...
Host Ryan Walls is joined by Danny Barrand as we dive into the Padres' draft strategy, prospects, and upcoming MLB trade deadline rumors. Here's what you'll get:
- MLB Draft Insights: A detailed look at top Padres' picks like Kruz Schoolcraft, Ryan Wideman, & Michael Salena, plus potential hidden gems in later rounds.
- Trade Deadline Speculations: Will AJ Preller make moves? We break down links to players lik...
Host Ryan Walls is joined with Tom (Welsh Friar) and Trevor as we dive into this week’s episode as we break down the latest news, keys to the Padres' second-half push, and hot trade deadline rumors. Here’s what we covered:
Team Update: Current standings (54-45), playoff race, and mid-season momentum.
Player Highlights: Tatis Jr. heating up, Machado’s All-Star performance, and Xander's impact.
Minor League...
Host Ryan Walls is joined by regulars Tom (Welsh Friar), Bryan, Nic, & Trevor. In our latest episode we discuss Manny’s upcoming milestone, if AJ should go all in at the deadline, and our mid-season expectations. What does the second half hold for the Padres? Find out.
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Host Ryan Walls is joined by Tom (Welsh Friar) and Trevor. Catch our thoughts on their current standing (43-36, 3rd in NL West), important roster updates, and what’s ahead with the trade deadline looming. Finally, is Bruce the Bat Dog on the block? Trevor sure thinks so.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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