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The Padfathers

Walls & Co
San Diego Padres
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Manny Machado
MLB Trade Deadline
Tatis
Prospects
Spring Training
World Series
Dylan Cease
Yankees
AJ Preller
Jackson Merrill
MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dodgers
MLB Playoffs
Advanced Metrics
2025 MLB Draft

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.

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Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-host Trevor, & special guest Bernie Wilson. Padres are hosting a Wild Card round. Who would have thought? Tune in to hear how we think the rematch against the Cubbies will go. and why AJ is one of the bros. 

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Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Trevor, & Tom (Welsh Friar). The Padres continue to be the hottest team in baseball. Can we lock up a home wildcard series? Let's wait and see.

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Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Trevor, & Tom (Welsh Friar). With a little less than a month to go the Padres (barely) find themselves in a playoff position. Will Salas have an impact on their playoff push?

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Host Ryan Walls is joined by co-hosts Bryan Swarberg, Tom (Welsh Friar), Nic and Trevor at our annual live event with Tom in town. With a little over a month to go the Padres find themselves back in a playoff position for the first time since June. C... more

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Recent Guests

Tom (Welshie)
Guest appearing on the live episode discussing trip experiences and behind-the-scenes moments
The Padfathers
Episode: Welsh Summer Tour - Live
Bernie Wilson
Special guest, veteran AP baseball writer
Associated Press
Episode: Red Ass (feat. Bernie Wilson)
Bryan Swarberg
Television and entertainment industry professional, huge Padres fan
Episode: Reinforcements Needed
Danny Barrand
Baseball analyst and prospects expert
Episode: Spring Training Update (feat. Danny Barrand)
Ryan Cohen
Padres fan and guest commentator
Episode: Offseason Update (feat. Ryan Cohen)

Hosts

Trevor
Co-host with a focus on Padres culture and fan perspective; appears across episodes.
Tom
Hosts discussions with familiarity and data-driven analysis; frequent public-facing voice.
Nic
Co-host contributing industry insight and strong Padres fandom.
Kiorra
Co-host with involvement in show dynamics and guest handling; blends analytics with culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • PADRES FAN MUST LISTEN!

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aladeen7
    United States5 years ago
  • HYPE

    the best Padres analysis in SD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kianaaaf
    United States5 years ago
  • 10/10

    AMAZING PODCAST! Been waiting for a entertaining podcast about the Padres and it’s finally here. Great banter between the guys as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katebatstone
    United States6 years ago

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Very insightful Padres analysis with strong fan banter.
Guest perspectives add valuable depth without losing the casual vibe.
Consistent, entertaining host chemistry that fans respond to.

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Runners in Stranded Position
Q: Which current Padre would you want in a clutch moment with bases loaded?
Sheets, with Tom noting his proven late-inning heroics and others acknowledging that while Crone or Campana could be involved, Sheets has consistently delivered in high-leverage spots.
Red Ass (feat. Bernie Wilson)
Q: What date did the Padres play their first game at Petco Park?
April 8, 2004 against the San Francisco Giants.
Duckfoot Brewing Live Event
Q: What do you think is the weakness as we approach for the playoffs?
Starting pitching needs consistency and we need our guys to stay healthy.
Duckfoot Brewing Live Event
Q: Quick Dodger cap series since you were there, how do you think it went overall?
It was decent, especially since last week's series where we got swept.
Spring Training Update (feat. Danny Barrand)
Q: How do you approach creating new statistics?
Danny shares that leveraging existing data, combining it with pitch metrics, and understanding the context behind the numbers are key to creating new statistics.

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A San Diego Padres focused roundtable with energetic banter and deep dives into team performance, injuries, and roster moves. Episodes cover recent results, prospects, trades, ownership dynamics, and clubhouse culture, often featuring guests or standout contributors who share nuanced takes on analytics, tradition, and fan experience. Notable strengths include a lively panel format, strong local insight, and a mix of data-driven critique with personal anecdotes that appeal to devoted Padres fans and sports bettors alike.

A standout characteristic is the casual yet informed, fan-first vibe that routinely blends tactical analysis with community storytelling, while occasionally spotlighting guests who contribute specialized expertise or unique... more

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