Why mess of a season 'can't get worse' after another series loss

Why mess of a season 'can't get worse' after another series loss

Author: Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area May 7, 2026 Duration: 1:00:52
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic point out the positives in San Francisco’s disappointing series loss to San Diego.

For fans who live and breathe orange and black, Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast is like having a seat in the press box for the entire, rollercoaster season. Hosted by NBC Sports Bay Area insiders Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, this isn't just a recap show. It's where you get the context behind the box score. Pavlovic and Kuiper draw from their daily beat reporting to break down strategy, roster moves, and the subtle shifts in momentum that define a long baseball year. The conversation often goes beyond their own analysis, featuring direct conversations with the people shaping the franchise. Regular interviews with Giants players, coaches, and front-office personnel provide a rare, unfiltered look inside the organization. Whether it's a hot streak in July, a tense playoff chase in September, or offseason speculation in December, this podcast delivers consistent, authoritative insight. New episodes drop year-round, ensuring you're never out of the loop on any development surrounding the team. Tune in for the kind of detailed, knowledgeable discussion that truly complements watching the games, making every pitch and transaction a little more meaningful.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 102

Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Giants: First 50 games recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:14
Alex and Ahmed discuss Brandon Belt’s MVP-type numbers, Buster Posey's lack of power, a weird Evan Longoria stat, the issues with the rotation, what the Giants should do with their outfield, Madison Bumgarner's rehab sch…
Giants: George Kontos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
Former Giants reliever George Kontos discusses finding out he was going to be a Pittsburgh Pirate, facing the Giants over the weekend, being part of Pittsburgh’s rebuild, being a setup man, how he could have been a Cub,…
Giants: Recapping recent weeks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
Alex Pavlovic and Ahmed Fareed take your questions and discuss Mac vs. Pence, Duggar breaking into a crowded outfield, slow starts for some veterans in the lineup, the Bumgarner trade idea, guys struggling in the bullpen…
Giants: Derek Holland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:07
Left-hander Derek Holland discusses facing the Giants in the 2010 World Series, how he chose San Francisco in the offseason, moving over to the National League, meeting Charlie Sheen, his many impersonations and much mor…
Giants: Tyler Beede [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:01
Top prospect Tyler Beede discusses his big league debut, making that call to family members, what your cell phone looks like when you get called up, his unique first visit to AT&T Park's mound, and much more. Plus, Alex…
Giants: Tim Flannery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:50
Former Giants third base coach Tim Flannery discusses what he saw in the clubhouse during a week in spring training, the changes to the coaching staff, what this year will be like for Bruce Bochy, and more. Also, Alex an…
Giants: Heliot Ramos, Jacob Gonzalez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:50
Heliot Ramos and Jacob Gonzalez, the top two Giants picks last summer, discuss their big professional debuts, what they like about each other's games, their first spring training, how they became so close, and their time…
Giants: Gregor Blanco [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:39
Gregor Blanco discusses his return to the Giants, his year with the Diamondbacks, Buster Posey vs. Paul Goldschmidt, and his desire to help young outfielders. Plus, Alex and Ahmed break down the first three weeks of spri…
Giants: Tyler Cyr and Andrew Suarez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
Giants prospects Tyler Cyr and Andrew Suarez are this episode's guests. Cyr, a right-handed reliever, discusses growing up a Giants fan, his unique college experience, the lesson he learned from Madison Bumgarner and mor…
Giants: Steven Duggar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:09
Prospect Steven Duggar discusses the possibility of winning a job this spring, dealing with injuries last year, his Fall League success, playing center field at AT&T Park, living with top prospects, and more. Plus, the p…