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TortureCast (SF Giants Podcast)

TortureCast
San Francisco Giants
Buster Posey
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Bob Melvin
Los Angeles Dodgers
2025 MLB Playoffs
Trade Deadline
World Series
Logan Webb
Rafael Devers
Tyler Rogers
National League West
Tony Vitello
New York Yankees
Willie Dills
Robbie Ray
World Baseball Classic
Milwaukee Brewers
Oakland Athletics

A podcast by and for fans of the San Francisco Giants

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes410Founded15 years ago
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The Giants pulled in a haul of prospects just before the trade deadline, but parted ways with six, yes SIX players on their major league roster. Buster Posey and management gave a clear sign that they were willing to do a near full rebuild. I mean, t... more

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The Giants entered the All Star Break with their 6th-worst record in San Francisco history at 41-55 and the third worst team in the National League. Where do they go from here? Clearly not the playoffs. Who will they trade, who would you miss in a tr... more

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Normally, we don't get political, although we believe the Pride Night fiasco is actually not political, but about human dignity, decency and acceptance. Although we spend the first 20 minutes talking about Giants' baseball on the field, we do reserve... more

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The Giants took two of three from the Cubs over the weekend, but it should have been a sweep. After clobbering seven homeruns in an 18-3 drubbing of the Cubs in game one, they traded extra-inning wins in the 10th. The second game was painful, as PCA ... more

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Recent Guests

Logan Webb
Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
Episode: 337: LA Beaten
Bryce Eldridge
Top prospect for the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
Episode: 325: TortureCast Live from Arizona!!
Willie Dills
Frequent contributor and fan of the Giants
Episode: 310: 2025 Season Preview!
Ryan Leong
Senior reporter and producer from Bay Area Sports Wrap
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Episode: 305: The Last Bay Bridge Series

Hosts

Chad King
Host with long-running involvement on the show; frequently participates in Giants analysis and fan-focused discussion.
Willie Dills
Co-host known for energetic takes and fan-centric banter; common presence across episodes.
Eric Nathanson
Co-host frequently contributing analysis and guest interactions; often cites team context and optics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Do You Watch?

    Do all of you watch all of the games? It doesn’t seem so based on your punditry. But you might have a vague idea of what’s going on so that’s a lil something b

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth a listen!

    This podcast has been a constant companion of mine for the last five years. Through all the ups and downs of a season, these hosts provide honest responses and talking points of the San Francisco Giants. I appreciate their positivity while embracing the long season that is baseball. If you’re a fan of the Giants or really baseball in general, give them a listen. A Boom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mnuss1313
    United States5 years ago
  • I Love This Podcast!

    There’s not many Giants fans in Nashville (and thank God there are even less Dodgers fans). It’s the closest thing to sitting and having a beer with a bunch of Giants fans. It’s a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Black and Orange Nashvillian
    United States6 years ago
  • Volume

    Please fix the volume

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sonhouse
    United States7 years ago
  • Love the Podcast!

    One of the best MLB team oriented podcasts out there! And guys, it could always be worse... At least we aren’t having incredibly dismal seasons like the Royals or the Orioles

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simpson Freak
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Shows passionate, fan-first community feel with humor.
Guests and topics rotate, keeping coverage fresh for Giants fans.
Pitches a strong Giants-focused lens with insightful game-by-game breakdowns.

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307: The World Series That No One and Everyone Wanted Preview
Q: Who do you think is going to win?
The Dodgers, but I think the Yankees will clutch up enough times to pull it out in game seven.

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A Giants-focused show that blends sharp game analysis with fan banter and a strong sense of community. Across episodes, the hosts dissect on-field performance, roster moves, and franchise direction, with frequent discussions of trades, pitching, and bullpen usage, as well as front-office decisions and fan engagement. The tone is passionate, opinionated, and humorous, often weaving in personal anecdotes and local culture, making it a go-to for dedicated San Francisco Giants fans who want both analysis and camaraderie. A notable strength is the consistent hosting trio, plus occasional guest perspectives from players or insiders that add frontline context to the season's storylines.

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TortureCast launched 15 years ago and published 410 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Bryce Eldridge
3. Willie Dills
4. Ryan Leong

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