The boys are back after a vacation break to bring you some heartache, but silver linings. The Giants were swept by the Cubs, but thanks to the Pirates and Nats, sit only 2.5 games back of the Dodgers. We talk starting rotation, injuries, who we love and hate, and basically sing a huge kumbaya.

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Ben, Eric and Chad discuss the sweep of the Phillies, the HR derby, and what Bochy should do in the All Star game.

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Hey, it's our first Bonusode of the season! After Wille and Chad covered the destruction of the Phillies at AT&T Park, they strolled from the press box to Zeke's to pontificate on the glorious night that was, the upcoming All-Star game, and Chad's interviews with Crawford and Duffy prior to the game. Light 'em up, cuz this is a good 'n happy one!

You can hear the Brandon Crawford here: http://torturecast.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-10T20_25_52-07_00

You can hear the Matt Duffy interview here: http://torturecast.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-10T20_22_24-07_00

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Chad interviews All Star Brandon Crawford before tonight's game against the Phillies. Brandon talks about busting slumps, hopefully getting into the All Star game at the same time with Joe Panik, and gives some advice to other 5 year olds (like the iconic picture of him as a 5 year old at Candlestick).

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Chad interviewed Giants' third baseman Matt Duffy before Friday's game against the Phillies. Matt talks about his ascension to fame, how he gets over slumps, praise for the new All Stars and how not to piss off Vogey.

The Giants have been a streaky team this year, and this week is no different being mired in a seven game skid. Willie and Chad talk about the Giants recent struggles, injuries, the return of Cain and Peavy, and beat up on Don Mattingly. We also made ourselves feel better talking about the four Giants that were selected to the All Star game.

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The Giants went 4-2 for the week, which is something amazing considering they were under.500 at home. Despite a 12-13 June (ok, they can still be .500 with a win tonight), the Giants are only 1/2 game back of the Dodgers. Chad and Ben discuss the month of June, the All Star game voting, Duffy and more!

The Giants are a mere 1/2 game back of the Dodgers despite going 12-13 for the month of June (really? June swoon?). Although the Giants can have an even .500 month, the more important stat is that the Giants could be in first place when they start July.

Chad and Ben discuss the 4-2 week, the starting rotation, and painful childhood memories in episode 90 of the TortureCast!

The whole gang is back together to recap the week that was in the land of black and orange. Who's out of the rotation when Peavy and Cain return? Is Crawford an All-Star? Is Pete Rose really that big of a douche? (answer: yes). We also take a moment to remember former Giant Darryl "Hambone" Hamilton, who was tragically killed early this morning. Once a Giant, always a Giant.

We had a power outage that prevented our last podcast, then acts of God that prevented our next scheduled podcast, but with the Giants entering Chavez Ravine, Chad decided it's about time we talk Giants ball!

Chad catches up with the Giants "meaty" season, their road domination and underwhelming home performance. There's also catching up to do with Heston's no-no, the Giants' visit to the White House, the draft, McGehee coming back, Scutaro re-signing, Scandoval, MLB canceling 60 million votes, and what in the hell do the Giants do when Cain and Peavy come back?!

Oh, and the Giants beat LA tonight 9-5 and are 1 1/2 games back.

Enjoy episode 88 of the TortureCast!