Padres Hot Tub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor welcome you to the esteemed halls of the Padres Debate Society, where they each are forced to take the sides of academic arguments they may or may not believe about the Padres. Is this the turning point of the season? Should AJ Preller keep his job? Should the team trade Ethan Salas? Listen one and all!Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the Monday morning after the Padres wrapped a 4-2 homestand against the Dodgers and Braves. A successful result, but one that did not answer the lingering questions which the hosts seek to address as the team enters a critical, 14-game no-off-day run through to the All Star Break.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie to talk late night with nearly a hundred PHT patrons as the Padres win their 4th straight game against a division leader, this time against the Dodgers by a score of 7-1.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather with a massive group of patrons after the Padres walk off the Braves in a 7-6 thriller based on huge contributions from Fernando, Manny, and Mason.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Monday morning after the Padres wrapped a disappointing 4-5 road trip on what the hosts thought would be a time to stack some wins. They dive into where it went wrong and then look ahead by answering a timely question as the season reaches the halfway mark - what will it take for you to believe in the 2026 Padres?Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Raphie and Craig talk after the Padres pulled off an extra inning comeback win anchored by Manny's 3-run shot in the 10th.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig and Raphie catch up after the Padres are good for another patented 9th inning run burst that turned a close game into what ended as a 6-1 contest.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor record some PHT with a cup of coffee in hand on the morning the Padres head to St. Louis after a series in Baltimore from some unexpected contributors.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Raphie Cantor posts up to bring you a post game show after the Padres win 5-2 over the O's, closing out an important series W to open the three-city tour. Raphie is joined by patrons to discuss a composed Padres victory.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the Sunday night after the Padres dropped their fourth consecutive series, this time at home to the New York Mets as the offense continues to sputter. So we asked our PHT Patrons how they would fix the 2026 Padres, and we discuss their answers.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather with PHT patrons on the morning of June 6th as the Padres continue their long skid. They get their feelings out there about what's going on and what it will take to turn things around.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the off-day after a brutal 1-5 week for the Padres. Tatis and Merrill homered, but just about everything else that could go wrong, did go wrong for the Pads.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather on our patron-only Discord server to chat at length about the Padres lack of offense coming home to roost, and what the team should do about it, before getting into the new labor talks between MLB and the MLBPA.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Watch the show on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZywA2gAR1moJohn and Raphie are back and joined by a very special guest, Dylan from Letters 2 AJ! They deep dive into Jackson Merrill and the bat speed revolution that has taken hold of the Padres to various results. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor (Chris Reed sends his regards) engage in what's become something of a tradition on PHT - the Memorial Day season recap and forecast episode. A traditional sign post in baseball of when it's okay to look at the standings, Craig and Raphie take stock of what's been a successful if very strange season up to this point, and the warning signs that may loom as the team heads into the summer.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig and Raphie chat after the Padres lose a heartbreaker to the Dodgers 5-4 in the middle game of the series.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie talk to literally hundreds of patrons after the Padres scrape together the game's only run and then protect it and shut out the Dodgers.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather in the aftermath of the Padres 6-0 series sweep of the Vedder Cup against the Mariners, talking about this eclectic Padres offense and surprisingly agile rotation. Then, they look ahead to the Dodgers Series beginning tonight. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

John and Raphie are back dig deep on the Padres new (checks notes) #3 and #4 starters? Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning are here, so the boys break down what we may be able to expect them from going forward.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after the Padres split a bizarre series to the St. Louis Cardinals in which the offense cratered but pitching shined. As the Padres reach the quarter-season mark, they look under the hood at what's going on with this strange and amazing team.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat for a second time today after the Padres drop double digits on Logan Webb and the Giants.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the morning of Cinco de Mayo as the Padres dropped another game last night, this time to the Giants to cap a 2-6 run in their last 8 games. Many things are to blame, but the trio drill down on the Padres not-so-great relationship with base on balls.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather after the Padres dropped a heartbreaker 5-4 in the rubber match against a good Cubs team at home.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

¡Vamosssss! The Padres come back AGAIN and Raphie and Chris are here to break it all down with some elated patrons.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Holy Sheets! Craig, Chris, and Raphie talk with a hundo patrons right after the Padres incredible comeback victory in Denver to take their sixth straight series.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with a lively bunch of patrons after Randy Vasquez twirls a gem and the Padres do just enough to secure the 1-0 dub.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor join up to discuss the Padres 5-1 week against the AL West. They recap the PHT Roadtrip to Anaheim and discuss the Padres starting pitching strength from unexpected places as well as further assessments on Craig Stammen's budding managerial career.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to post game shows, our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with patrons after the Padres put together a clinical victory to extend their winning streak to 6 games.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are honored to be joined by Padres fan and North County's sitting congressman Mike Levin. They speak at the end of the episode about this year's team, the City Connects, the upcoming CBA and MLB's antitrust exemption, and end with a discussion of the HOME Team Act about franchise relocation.But first, the guys catch up on the 4-game sweep of the Rockies, the explosive offense, the fallout from Nick Pivetta's ominous injury, and more.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather with over a hundred patrons after the Padres' second walk off in a row, this time off the bat of Gavin Sheets.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie gather after the Padres completed another series win and capped off a 4-2 road trip to return to San Diego even at 6-6 as they welcome the Rockies for a four game set.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Chris Reed and Raphie Cantor hold the fort as Craig is away as they recap a fun series in Boston. The Padres take 2 of 3 including a massive comeback on Sunday, but questions linger with the Padres rotation and offensive consistency as they head to Pittsburgh.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with a gaggle of patrons after the Padres' 7-1 win over the Giants to close out the opening homestand of the season. They discuss Craig Stammen's tenure as manager thus far and some small sample size theater.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the morning after the Padres suffered an opening series loss at the hands of the Motor City Kitties. They break down how each game offered a distinct look at the Padres' strengths and weaknesses, as well as do a deep dive on Craig Stammen's way-too-early managerial report card.Merch Flash Sale! 19% off with the code SD619 at checkout. padreshottub.com/merchWant to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

CCR are joined by a sad but spirited crowd of patrons as they come together following the Padres Opening Day 8-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the final Monday before the 2026 season begins to make their true and final predictions for the season. They recap the week's news, who made the Opening Day roster and who's headed to the minors, then finish with their predictions.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by returning champion Ryan Cohen of Jomboy Media for part of their annual predictions stretch. This week – the optimism episode! The panel creates their best-case scenarios for the 2026 Padres before naming their top-end win total.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by returning champion Jason Martinez of Fangraphs Roster Resource to kick off a tradition unlike any other – the annual sweep of the pessimism, optimism, and predictions episodes. As always, this week will begin with the pessimism edition, in which the guys draw up their wildest half-empty scenarios for the 2026 Padres.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Monday, March 2nd as players ship off to their various World Baseball Classic camps in preparation for this year's tournament. They talk about Spring Training Overreactions before getting into a new game – the Fringe Guy Auction, where the three hosts buy players who they believe will be the biggest contributors on this year's team.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by returning champion and showrunner of hit ABC comedy ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, Justin Halpern! Together, they talk about early spring training storylines, the bubble candidates to make the roster, they play a round of Guess That Padre, and end with a phenomenal story about ABBOTT's episode filmed at a historic baseball game last year.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather after a MASSIVE weekend in Peoria after AJ Preller was extended to a multi-year (but how many years?) contract and brought in a bevy of veteran depth signings with low dollar amounts attached. How does this reshape the 2026 Padres?Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

On this week's Banter: The Show, It's time to play the Feud! Join Craig (your host) as he welcomes in the Reed Family and the Cantor Family! 100 patrons surveyed, top five answers on the board...let's play the feud!Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottubCraig, Chris, and Raphie record the earliest ever PHT emergency pod with their cups of coffee in hand as Nick Castellanos and Griffin Canning both sign with the Padres within the same hour.

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor come to you on the day of the first official Padres spring training workout as pitchers and catchers report to Peoria. The signing of Miguel Andujar as well some non-roster invitees provide intrigue to the Padres chances, but question marks still remain.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on Groundhog Day to discuss Luis Arraez's signing with the SF Giants, Fanfest, Marco Gonzales signing with the Padres, and more! They also discuss details for the upcoming Angels and Suite Life outings.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are back for their part two of their draft in which they pick the best single seasons of Padres players on team which DID NOT make the playoffs. This time - they're on the offensive side of the ball. But first, they catch up on the weekend's news that wasn't with Yu Darvish's "retirement".Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather to discuss the Kyle Tucker signing in LA, the Padres incoming International Prospect class, before diving into their first edition of the Ghosts of Padres Past Draft.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather to discuss some interesting personnel hires, some Padres rumors, before diving into this season's ZiPS Projections.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are back for the first pod of 2026 in which they cover the signing of Kazuma Okamoto in Toronto and what that says or doesn't say about the Padres, fringe roster guys, a look around the NL West and the upgrades of our rivals, before finally announcing the results of their patron poll in which PHT canon is enshrined and their alternate universe pods for the other 29 MLB teams is established.Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub