Episodes

  • Opening Weekend Recap!

    Opening Weekend Recap!
    Mar 30 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • [PATRON-ONLY] POST GAME: Pivetta Pitches Poorly, Padres Putter in Opening Day L

    [PATRON-ONLY] POST GAME: Pivetta Pitches Poorly, Padres Putter in Opening Day L
    Mar 27 2026
    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.

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    11 mins
  • The 2026 Predictions Episode

    The 2026 Predictions Episode
    Mar 24 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The 2026 Optimism Episode (with Ryan Cohen of Jomboy!)

    The 2026 Optimism Episode (with Ryan Cohen of Jomboy!)
    Mar 17 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The 2026 Pessimism Episode (w/ Jason RR Martinez)

    The 2026 Pessimism Episode (w/ Jason RR Martinez)
    Mar 10 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The 2026 Fringe Guy Auction

    The 2026 Fringe Guy Auction
    Mar 3 2026
    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.

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    57 mins
  • Let's Build a 2026 Padres Roster w/ Justin Halpern!

    Let's Build a 2026 Padres Roster w/ Justin Halpern!
    Feb 23 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Preller Palooza in Peoria!

    Preller Palooza in Peoria!
    Feb 18 2026
    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?

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    1 hr and 19 mins