Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Hunter Pence analyzes Buster Posey’s ‘greatness,' Gabe Kapler’s leadership May 10, 2021

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Former Giant and World Series champion Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss why he has faith in Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi, his relationship with the city of San Francisco and his potential future working in baseball.

(2:26) Cueto struggles in return to mound

(7:20) Which Giants position player would be the best pictcher?

(11:10) How different are the Giants and Padres?

(18:50) Pence shares his one MLB goal he didn’t obtain

(22:12) Pence details how Kapler is affective as a manager

(30:16) Pence reveals the meaning of being a teammate

(35:30) Pence talks about the passion of Giants fans

(42:01) Pence examines Posey’s “greatness”

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Kuip shares positives from Giants-Rockies series, team’s mindset after tough losses May 06, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the positives the Giants can take away from their recent series in Denver, what the mindset is for the players after some tough losses and celebrating Willie Mays' 90th birthday.

(2:06) Giants go 2-4 on road trip

(9:20) Should Giants be worried about struggling bullpen?

(15:50) Kapler optimistic Posey can play Friday

(20:50) Looking ahead to Giants-Padres series

(28:52) Kuip shares some positives from the Giants-Rockies series

(34:16) Kuip on how long it takes to bounce back from late game collapses

(41:30) Kuip discusses Willie Mays' 90th birthday celebration

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With Giants alone atop NL West, how optimistic should fans be? May 03, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the success of the Giants' pitching staff this season, how optimistic the fan base should be moving forward and if Buster Posey should be playing more to help lift the struggling offense.

(1:06) Should Giants feel optimistic after series with Padres?

(7:00) Tauchman fitting in nicely with Giants

(14:30) Did Flores need to do more in late game at-bat?

(18:50) Could Posey play more first base this season?

(23:52) Will Belt bounce back against the Rockies?

(28:16) Giants release minor league rosters

(35:30) Is the NL West the best division in MLB?

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Giants' depth, great early record, and Padres series preview with Kuip Apr 29, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper on the latest Giants Talk to discuss the importance of the upcoming Giants-Padres series, the impact the pitching has had on the Giants’ hot start and how San Francisco will handle Fernando Tatis Jr.

(1:45) Giants off to 16-9 start

(8:20) How important is the Giants' depth?

(13:00) Tauchman has solid debut against Rockies

(19:20) Previewing Giants-Padres series

(28:52) Kuip relives being drafted

(35:40) Kuip weighs in on the importance of “energy guys” on a baseball roster

(39:30) Kuip discusses the Tatis-Bauer situation

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Will Giants continue early season success? Apr 26, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' early season success, the chances San Francisco calls up some of its top prospects this season and reveal their first round or MLB power rankings.

(1:45) Are the Giants this good?

(6:20) Does Kapler trust the bullpen?

(16:50) Will Giants call up top prospects?

(21:07) Have Giants increased their playoff odds?

(28:52) Early season MLB Power Rankings

(35:40) Discussing Tatis/Bauer beef

(39:30) Best baseball movies of all-time

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Giants’ early season overreactions with Kuip Apr 22, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss some early season overreactions, Buster Posey turning back the clock and what the future holds for Camilo Doval.

(1:45) Giants go 3-3 on recent road trip

(6:20) Posey showing form early in season

(12:50) Will Giants continue to use Doval in big moments?

(16:36) Giants’ early season overreactions

(29:12) Which former Giants would get booed at Oracle Park?

(33:10) Kuip discusses the challenges of broadcasting remotely

(42:30) Kuip breaks down Gausman’s start to the season

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Dissecting Giants' offensive struggles; Gabe Kapler’s return to Philadelphia Apr 19, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ continued offensive struggles over the weekend against the Miami Marlins, manager Gabe Kapler’s upcoming return to Philadelphia and how a Giants fan should look at the Dodgers vs. Padres matchup this season.

(1:45) Giants drop two to Marlins as offense struggles

(9:20) Doval solid in debut for Giants

(17:30) Posey avoids injured list after HBP

(21:00) How should Giants fans feel bout Dodgers vs. Padres?

(29:12) Kapler returning to Philadelphia

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Kuip analyzes Giants' hot start, Buster Posey's 'true value' Apr 15, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss the Giants' 8-4 start to the 2021 MLB season, what the atmosphere was like with fans back in attendance at Oracle Park and Buster Posey’s "true value" to the Giants.

(1:25) Giants off to 8-4 start

(10:20) Observations from the return to Oracle Park

(18:30) Should Giants be worried about low attendance?

(27:20) Kuip discusses Posey’s “true value”

(36:12) Kuip shares his view on Sergio Romo’s new look

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Breaking down Giants’ sweep of Rockies, the return to Oracle Park Apr 12, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' first series back at Oracle Park, their sweep of the Rockies, what the atmosphere was like having fans back in attendance in and look ahead to the next series against the Reds.

(1:58) Giants sweep Rockies in opening home series

(8:20) How was the return to Oracle Park?

(16:50) Discussing the upgrades at Oracle Park

(23:12) Wade Jr. solid in 2021 debut

(28:30) McGee off to strong start at closer

(32:15) Previewing Giants vs. Reds series

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Analyzing Giants' solid start, plus excitement for home opener with Kuip Apr 08, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along side Duane Kuiper, discuss the start of the Giants' season, Evan Longoria’s hot start and if the Giants should worry about their bullpen moving forward. Plus, the guys look ahead to the Giants’ home opener against the Rockies and the return of fans to Oracle Park.

(1:58) Giants win series vs. Padres

(8:30) Should Giants be worried about the bullpen?

(15:50) Previewing Rockies vs. Giants series

(19:21) Kuip shares his excitement to call Giants’ home games

(28:12) Kuip reveals his fanboy moments from his MLB career

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