It's a tradition unlike any other. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor begin their annual three-part series of season prediction pods with the bad news first - the pessimism episode. After tending to some news around Peoria and MLB, each of the hosts gives their vision for the worst-possible outcome (within reason) of the 2024 Padres. They'll return next week with the optimism episode.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to get the show ad-free, join the PHT Discord, and more! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! youtube.com/@padreshottub

The 2024 Pessimism Episode

Craig Elsten talks about the San Diego Padres.

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The San Diego Padres are a month into the 2024 season - they're 14-18 and in the midst of a five-game skid. How concerned should we be, and about which parts of the team specifically? Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor dive in to the depths of their psyches and reveal who they really are by what they're worried about with the Padres.Become a patron for as low as $5/month to get the show early, ad-free, and join the PHT Discord community including access to live events! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! youtube.com/@padreshottub

A Mid-Losing Streak Concern-O-Meter

Episode #28 of Pads Above Replacement breaks down the good, the bad, and the bubbling for Padres pitchers in the month of April. It's been an uneven month to start the year, and while there are some bright spots, there are other key weapons that are causes for concern.Watch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/HG_lnV6a1_IYou can access our notes document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cqcu-Um9Gg3-bKWTkorQv5HCpMiZs71m0vVFLX5hzAA/edit?usp=sharingBecome a patron for as low as $5/mo to get shows ad-free and chat in our PAR Discord! patreon.com/padreshottub

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Five Pitches That Defined April

Craig, Chris, and Raphie heard from a TON of patrons who had a TON to say about the Padres blowing a 5-run lead in the 8th inning of Thursday's series finale in Denver, in which the Padres squandered a series win and turned it into a split against the NL West's weakest competition.Want to join weekly call-in shows like these? Become a patron! For just $5/month, you can be a part of the PHT community, get shows ad-free, earlier, plus access to the PHT Discord and in-person events! patreon.com/padreshottub

GROUP THERAPY: Padres Kick Rocks, Split Series

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor meet 26 games into the 2024 season and the Padres are exactly .500 at a 13-13 record after dropping a game to the abysmal Rockies on Tuesday night, April 23rd, in Denver. What do we make of this team so far? How might roster construction change in the next few weeks? Why the hell do the Padres have such a hard schedule through Memorial Day? It's all on this week's episode!Want to get the shows earlier, ad-free, and amidst a growing and vibrant PHT community? Become a patron! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/4JIK4HTYPvA

Sometimes Maybe Good, Sometimes Maybe Sh*t.

Craig, Chris, and Raphie hopped on the PHT Discord to chat with patrons after the Padres dropped the series finale against the Brewers and yet won the series on Tuesday, capping a three series stretch against playoff contenders in which the Padres came away victorious.Want to join weekly call-in shows like these? Become a patron! For just $5/mo, you get access to the PHT Discord, early shows, ad-free shows, bonus shows, and more! patreon.com/padreshottub

The 2024 Pessimism Episode

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