Padres and Playdates

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…

…and then baseball did what baseball does.

By the end of it we somehow still ended up with field passes, a game, meeting players, and a spring training experience we’ll never forget (even if the interview we drove out for had to be rescheduled).

This story truly gets more unhinged the longer it goes.

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 Foundation event (we’re still recovering).

Baseball is back. The vibes are high. We will be emotionally unstable and absolutely insufferable through October.

Let’s ride.

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 how that changed everything overnight. We talk about what this means for her business moving forward, the grief that comes with losing something you built, and how creators and small business owners can survive moments like this.

Most importantly, we talk about how to support Ashley during this season of uncertainty and why “Long Live Smashing Designs” means so much more than a brand.

This episode is raw, vulnerable, and a reminder of how fragile and powerful small businesses really are.

If you’ve ever built something you loved, this one is for you.

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 for the Padres rotation and long-term plans. All wrapped up as our holiday episode, full of Padres spirit, travel excitement, and a little international flavor to close out the year.

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 disappointment) for the next World Baseball Classic. Grab your coffee (or your michelada), because this one’s packed with baseball talk, offseason drama, and hot takes. You don't want to miss it!

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 Dodgers in the World Series 👀It’s a mix of laughs, hot takes, and real fan energy you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ 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 organic stories we’ve ever heard.

Join us for laughs, nostalgia, and a little off-season daydreaming as we make plans to party it up at Spring Training 2026. 🌵⚾️

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 (including one with a future debut already planned for the roster). We talk loyalty, heartbreak, hope, and everything in between—plus plenty of laughs. By the end, we’re convinced Hannah’s our new best friend.