Padres and Playdates

The Padres are getting HOT at exactly the right time, and Ethan Salas just gave us one of the most electric moments of the season with a WALK-OFF! This week, we’re talking all things Ethan, the offense finally heating up, record-breaking moments, and the energy surrounding this team as we head into the final stretch of the regular season. Plus, we’re looking ahead to a potential CLINCH this weeken...

This week, we’re joined by Josh to talk  all things Padres, content creation, and education ! We get into what it’s like balancing life as educators and content creators, how we’re  keeping the faith heading into the postseason , and share our  playoff predictions  as October baseball gets underway. Plus, we discuss the important stuff, like how  Jake Cronenworth may have a promising future in edu...

The Padres & Playdates moms took San Francisco! In Episode 43, we’re recapping our trip to the Bay, from playing tourists around the city and getting a behind-the-scenes tour of Oracle Park to watching the Padres’ offense finally HEAT UP. 🔥 And with San Diego right in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, we’re talking about what this late-season surge means, how we’re feeling heading into the...

This week we’re joined by the one and only  Brooke Cronenworth ! 🤎💛 Brooke takes us inside her life in baseball, from growing up in a baseball family to building her own career, and eventually marrying our favorite adorable second baseman, Jake Cronenworth. 🥹⚾️ We chat about what life with a Major Leaguer actually looks like on AND off the field, the realities of the baseball schedule, her own...

The Padres are HOT and we’re here for it. 🔥 This week we’re breaking down the winning streak, the sweep of the Brewers, and which Padres are heating up at exactly the right time. We also get into the latest MLB salary cap and salary floor rumors, what they could mean for baseball (and the Padres 👀), plus a few hot takes because obviously we have opinions. Are the Padres officially hitting their...

We’re coming to you from Petco Park for a very special episode with the voices of Padres radio, Jesse Agler and Tony Gwynn Jr.! We talk all things baseball and broadcasting, from how Jesse and Tony got their starts in the industry to what actually separates a play-by-play announcer from a color analyst. They break down the differences between calling a game on radio vs. TV, what goes into preparin...

This week we're talking all things Padres as the MLB trade deadline approaches. We discuss the latest trade rumors, who the Padres should target, whether they should be buyers or sellers, and what moves could help push this team into the postseason. We also talk about the Padres heating up, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. coming up with huge plays, and why Luis Rengifo is quickly becoming...

This week we're joined by  Alayna from Red Hot Takes  for an episode full of Padres chaos, baseball opinions, and plenty of laughs. We catch up on summer life, hear about Alayna's job as a surf instructor, and dive into the question every Padres fan is asking:  what on earth is going on with this team?  We break down the biggest storylines, make our MLB trade deadline predictions, discuss...

The Padres are hanging around, but is it time to panic... or keep the faith? This week we're breaking down the current state of the Padres, the latest trade rumors, Mason Miller being San Diego's lone All-Star representative, and the nostalgic 5th inning tribute celebrating America's 250th birthday with a  The Sandlot  nod. Plus, we're catching up on everything happening in our liv...

What does it take to become one of San Diego's most recognizable news anchors while raising a family and staying true to yourself? This week on  Padres & Playdates , we're joined by  Heather Lake  from  FOX 5 San Diego  for an inspiring and hilarious conversation about chasing big dreams, building a career in television, and life as a San Diego mom. Heather shares how she started her c...

Episode 35: TARPS OFF! El Gringo Benjamín on Going Viral, Petco Park Injury, Mexican Culture & Padres Baseball What does it take to go viral while staying true to yourself? This week we're joined by  El Gringo Benjamín  for one of our most entertaining conversations yet. We dive into the story behind the  TARPS OFF  movement, how a trip to Petco Park ended with a painful injury, and what i...

The Padres invited us and our families to experience the suite life at Petco Park, and let's just say... our kids did their absolute best to test the limits of that invitation. 😂 Thankfully, the suite experience came through clutch, giving us enough space to contain the chaos while still enjoying a Padres win in style. We also dive into Fernando Tatis Jr.'s long-awaited walk-off home run...

One year. Thirty-one episodes. Countless hot takes, questionable decisions, emotional support group chats, and somehow we're still here. This week we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of Padres & Playdates by looking back at our favorite moments from the past year, the wild ride this podcast has taken us on, and why we're somehow still optimistic even while the Padres continu...

Episode 32: AN EPIC SLUMP AND A TRAUMA DUMP!! 🤪⚾️ The Padres are officially in their flop era and we're breaking down exactly how we got here. We talk about the epic slump, what's really going wrong, whether there's any reason for optimism, and why we're not quite ready to hit the panic button (yet). Plus, a little trauma dumping, summer plans, taking the kids to a suite at Petco...

This week we’re celebrating Anais’ birthday while the Padres continue to make absolutely no sense in the best way possible. We break down the last four series, Gavin Sheets’ INSANE 3-run homer in the top of the 9th with two outs, why Andujar might be the most underrated player on this team right now, and ask the question every Padres fan is currently screaming into the void: WTF is going on with T...

The Padres took over CDMX and honestly… so did we. This week we’re breaking down our Mexico City series experience, why it somehow felt exactly like being at Petco Park, and why this trip has officially become our entire personality. From the insane atmosphere to Padres fans absolutely SHOWING UP, we’re recapping all the chaos, fun, and core memories made south of the border. We also discuss the s...

This week we’re riding HIGH after an electric sweep and an unstoppable winning streak! We break down Bogey’s unforgettable walk-off grand slam and relive the absolute chaos of our insane 6–2 comeback in the bottom of the 9th. Seriously… does it get better than that?! We’re giving major love to our announcers (because they’ve been on fire lately), and we’re officially declaring Merrill our MVP afte...

Opening week chaos, we’re so back. In this episode, we recap everything from Opening Day week, including being on the news (twice 👀), Tony Gwynn Jr.’s event at Bub's, and our full Opening Day experience, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We break down the first week of Padres baseball, officially crown Mason Miller as our MVP (yes, we said it), and get into who we’re feeling goo...

We sat down with  Tony Gwynn Jr.  and covered EVERYTHING. From kids sports and parenting in the baseball world to what it’s really like being the voice of the Padres 🎧 We also had to ask… yes, he knows about  WTF happened in Yuma  😭 and we talk about our  potential broadcast debut 👀 This one is fun, chaotic, and actually super insightful. Don’t miss it.

It’s chaos in the best way. We’re covering all the Padres news you need to know, from what’s trending right now to going to Tony Gwynn Jr.’s event at Bub’s (yes, we will try the margarita 👀). We get into Opening Day IL updates, what it means for the lineup, and our very opinionated City Connect jersey predictions. Baseball is basically here and so are we.

All we had to do was survive one night in Yuma before spring training. It turned into the most chaotic 24 hours imaginable. Let’s just say the 24 hours we spent there included multiple plot twists, a few moments where we questioned all of our life choices, and at least one situation that absolutely cannot be explained without context. At one point we were pretty sure the entire trip was doomed… …a...

WE’RE SO BACK, BABY. ⚾🔥 Episode 23 of  Padres & Playdates  is here and we are officially unwell (as usual). We’re breaking down Opening Day of Spring Training, getting ready to head to Peoria next week, and talking through our newly acquired players who are about to change our lives. We also dive into coaching tee ball chaos, and yes… the missed message that could’ve had us at the Tatis Foun...

In this episode of  Padres & Playdates , we sit down with Ashley from  Smashing Designs  for an honest, emotional conversation about her recent absence on social media and the reality of building a brand from the ground up. Ashley opens up about the heart, time, and identity she poured into Smashing Designs, the moment she received a cease and desist letter from  Major League Baseball , and ho...

We’re saying  ¡Viva México!  as we celebrate the Padres heading to Mexico City this April and the energy, history, and passion that Mexican fans bring to the game. We talk through planning our February spring training trip, sharing tips, tricks, and travel advice for listeners thinking about making the journey. Plus, we react to  Michael King’s new 3-year deal  and why locking him in is a huge win...

In this week’s episode, we talk about how we really feel about the Dodgers’ World Series win (yep… we go there) and why we are cautiously optimistic about Craig Stammen being the new Padres manager. We also dive into offseason moves - who’s opted out, who’s staying, and who might be on their way back to Petco Park. Plus, we tease the rumored new City Connect aesthetic and share our early hype (and...