Padres and Playdates

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...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Padres & Playdates! 🔥 We sit down with Alayna from Red Hot Takes to talk all things Padres, Chargers, and sports fandom. She shares how her page Red Hot Takes came to life, what fuels her passion for San Diego teams, and her honest take on what the Padres need to finally bring home a championship. Plus… we admit the unthinkable — why we’re actually rooting for the Dod...

🎙️  Episode 18: First Pitch With Ryan Cohen! We’re closing out the 2025 season with one of our favorite Padres personalities,  Ryan Cohen ! We talk about his deep Padres roots, the wild karmic path that led him to his dream career, and what it’s like hanging out with  Jake Peavy . Of course, we had to relive his  legendary  first pitch on his 21st birthday — easily one of the funniest, most organi...

This week, we’re joined by the hilarious, gracious, and totally unfiltered  Hannah Nancarrow Woods  for a much-needed  postseason elimination therapy session . We dive into Hannah’s San Diego roots, how her Padres fandom began, and the story of how she met her husband,  Steven Woods . She shares what it’s like being the ultimate snack-and-carpool mom, raising two boys with very different takes on...

The Padres are headed to the playoffs! In this episode, we break down the current playoff and wild card standings, recap the huge series win against the Brewers, and talk about how the team is looking as October baseball gets closer. We also share some personal highlights from the week: going to Tuesday’s game thanks to Adrian Morejón’s wife, the last-minute cancellation of our interview with Jack...

In this episode, we celebrate Steph’s birthday and catch you up on all the latest Padres fun! We talk about our recent appearance on Fox 5 San Diego, introduce our new producer Richard, and share plans to interview Jackson Merrill’s parents after his mural reveal next week. We also tease some exciting potential future guests, break down Merrill’s hot streak, and top it all off with a hilarious pra...

This week’s episode is pure chaos — NO EDITS. The Padres keep losing to teams they shouldn’t, but we’re still holding onto postseason dreams. We talk about going to the game with Ashley from Smashing Designs (and the amazing hats she hooked us up with), meeting Woods and Hannah Nancarrow, and sitting right behind 3rd base. Mason Miller’s immaculate inning was electric even if we didn’t win. Plus,...

Episode 13: Welcome to Slam Diego, Laureano! This week we celebrate the Padres’ big series win against the Dodgers and officially welcome Laureano to Slam Diego. We break down why he’s already proving to be the best trade in MLB and share highlights from our collab with the  Talk Dodgers to Me  podcast ladies. Full disclosure—we came in unprepared and a little chaotic, but that’s part of the fun....

What a night! In this episode, we recap our unforgettable experience sitting in the Padres CEO seats, where we had the chance to connect on future PR opportunities and meet Michael King’s amazing family. We break down the Padres’  sweep of the Giants , preview the upcoming  Dodgers series , and dive into the rising stardom of  Michael King . A pitcher who’s quickly becoming one of our absolute fav...

Episode 11: X-Man Life has been chaotic and we were running on fumes for this one, but the Padres bats are still red-hot! We celebrate a string of wins, Laureano’s clutch walk-off, and the new guys stepping up as we battle for first place in the NL West. Plus, we highlight Xander Bogaerts’ inspiring comeback, his fascinating background, and the fun fact that he has a twin and speaks four languages...

Episode 10: Steph’s Open Letter to Díaz – Trades, Sweeping the Mets, and More! In this milestone 10th episode, Steph gets  real  with a heartfelt open letter to Edwin Díaz—yes,  that  Díaz—apologizing for all the past slander (well… most of it). We also dive into the latest trade deadline chaos, celebrate sweeping the Mets, and hand out another round of superlatives with our signature blend of cha...