Padres and Playdates

Episode 32: AN EPIC SLUMP AND A TRAUMA DUMP!!

33 min Ā· 8. juni 2026
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Episode 32: AN EPIC SLUMP AND A TRAUMA DUMP!! šŸ¤Ŗāš¾ļø The Padres are officially in their flop era and we're breaking down exactly how we got here. We talk about the epic slump, what's really going wrong, whether there's any reason for optimism, and why we're not quite ready to hit the panic button (yet). Plus, a little trauma dumping, summer plans, taking the kids to a suite at Petco Park this Monday, and the usual chaos you've come to expect from us. If you're frustrated, confused, mildly delusional, and still somehow convinced this team can turn it around, this episode is for you. šŸŽ§ Available now!

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