POST GAME: Pads Keep the Dream Alive [PREVIEW]

A year after his last appearance, San Diego Union-Tribune Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee joins Craig Elsten and Raphie Cantor in the Hot Tub to look back at 2026 and offer a glimpse into the coming offseason.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 after the 2026 Padres postseason came to a close. The flamed burned bright, until they ran into a VERY good Brewers team. Where did it go wrong? What were the lessons going forward? And how do we even begin to look ahead into an uncertain offseason?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 for the final post game of the 2026 season after the Padres dropped Game 4 of the NLDS 3-1 to the Brewers.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 hundreds of patrons after the Padres, led by Michael King, hang onto NLDS Game 3 by a score of 4-3 and force Game 4.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 pour some stiff drinks and try and breakdown what the hell happened as the Padres dropped Game 2 in Milwaukee after a disastrous 9th.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 Friday morning before the Padres face off against the Milwaukee Brewers for a best-of-5 NLDS that looks to be very different from the preceding Wild Card Series against the Cubs. It's the best team in baseball against the hottest!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 celebrate the Padres clinching a wild card series sweep against the Cubs with hundreds of patrons live on our PHT Discord!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

WOW, what a start. Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered with over 150 patrons live after the Padres pounced on the Cubs on the back of Michael King's career-best performance and star performances from Tatis and Machado.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

Playoff baseball is finally upon us! Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor preview the Padres hosting the Cubs in a tantalizing matchup that features baseball's best offense vs. baseball's hottest offense. How will the starters in each team show up? How will the Padres press their bullpen advantage? What are the keys to the series? The hosts dive DEEP on the Cubs lineup and answer all these questions and more!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

In this special full episode preview of the premium feed, Craig, Chris, and Raphie chat with over a hundred patrons live after the Padres beat the Dodgers 4-2, winning the series and clinching a postseason berth for the 3rd consecutive year.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