Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Tyler Heineman discusses Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford May 13, 2020

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Giants catcher Tyler Heineman joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss what it's like to learn from Buster Posey and being teammates with Brandon Crawford. Plus, Tyler details how he has been connecting with Giants fans during this time and what he misses most about sports.

(3:40) How has quarantine been for you?

(7:25) How do you keep your mind mentally ready?

(10:41) Who should you watch out for on the Giants?

(14:31) What is is like playing with Buster Posey?

(18:37) How was playing college baseball at UCLA?

(24:01) What is it like to watch your brother play in the MLB?

(26:50) Connecting with Giants fans during quarantine

(32:20) What do you miss about sports?

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John Shea discusses co-writing book with Giants legend Willie Mays May 07, 2020

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On the latest Giants Insider Podcast, Alex Pavlovic is joined by sportswriter John Shea, who co-wrote the book, "24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid" with Willie Mays. They discuss how the book came about, the process of interviewing former presidents and some new things he learned in the process.

(3:39) How did book happen?

(7:22) How was it interviewing Willie?

(10:27) What new things did you learn?

(14:21) How many home runs should Mays have?

(17:07) What does Willie think of his famous catch?

(19:55) How does Willie view the new era of the MLB

(25:31) How was the process of interviewing for book?

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Austin Slater discusses Spring Training, MLB games without fans May 05, 2020

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Giants outfielder Austin Slater joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giant Insider Podcast to discuss what he has been up to during quarantine, if players will need another more time to get ready and what he misses most about sports.

(3:00) What are you doing to pass the time?

(4:10) Should there be another small Spring Training?

(6:42) What will it be like to play games without fans?

(11:24) Drafted out of High School by the Dodgers

(15:12) Do you miss paying the infield?

(21:44) What do you miss most about sports?

(23:41) What sport do you like to watch the most?

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Mike Krukow & Author Joan Ryan discuss Giants' team chemistry Apr 30, 2020

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Giants Announcer Mike Krukow and Author Joan Ryan joined Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss her new new book, "Intangibles." In her book, Joan details some example of team chemistry from the Giants organization over the years. From Barry Bonds to Matt Duffy, you don't want to miss these behind-the-scenes stories!

(4:25) Book "Intangibles" dives into Giants' team chemistry

(6:00) Mike Krukow discusses his history with Joan

(12:14) Who was the leader of the 2010 Giants?

(17:27) How was the clubhouse after the Giants lost to the Angels?

(21:31) Does Barry Bonds get a bad reputation?

(28:11) How did the Matt Duffy trade affect the Giants?

(32:20) What are Gabe Kapler’s thoughts on team chemistry?

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Giants Pitcher Tyler Rogers talks MLB debut, Spring Training Apr 28, 2020

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Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giants Insider Podcast to discuss his MLB debut, how he has been keeping his arm in shape and this year's shortened Spring Training. Plus, did you know he was a twin?

(3:20) How have you been keeping your arm ready?

(5:36) What did this Spring Training tell you about your game?

(8:20) How do you prepare for your unknown role?

(12:55) Did you ever doubt yourself?

(18:11) Twin brother Taylor plays for Twins

(25:03) How did it feel to finally get called up?

(28:07) What is your best twin story?

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Pat Burrell talks Giants future, relationship with Gabe Kapler Apr 21, 2020

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Former Giant and current San Jose Giants Hitting Coach Pat Burrell joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss his new job, the talent in the farm system and his relationship with Gabe Kapler.

(2:50) Hired as San Jose Giants Hitting Coach

(7:22) How do you plan to coach this season?

(11:03) How different is baseball now compared to the past?

(15:40) Talent Giants have in farm system

(20:52) Pat's relationship with Gabe Kapler

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Getting to know Giants pitcher Logan Webb Apr 16, 2020

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Giants pitcher Logan Webb stopped by the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss a number of topics, including his throwing program while in quarantine, the coolest person he has faced on the mound and his Raiders fandom.

(2:44) How has you been spending time during the quarantine?

(6:12) Different ways to keep intensity in training

(9:03) What are so new things you are trying for this season?

(11:20) Coolest person to pitch against so far

(14:35) How excited are you for 2020 NFL Draft?

(17:33) What are your thoughts on Raiders moving?

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Catching up with Giants outfielder Hunter Pence Apr 14, 2020

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Giants outfielder Hunter Pence joined Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giants Insiders Podcast to discuss a number of different topics, including what has been keeping him busy and how he has been able to train while in quarantine.

(2:36) Helping out small businesses by gaming

(4:19) How has the shutdown been for you personally?

(6:55) Training for the season

(9:09) Communicating with coaches and teammates

(10:05) What has been keeping you busy?

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Giants: Randy Winn Apr 09, 2020

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Former Giant Randy Winn joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giants Insider Podcast to share his opinion on how the MLB season could start and what concerns he would have if he was still a player in the league. Plus, Randy shares what his thoughts were when he was traded to the Giants and which player impressed him the most during his career.

(3:20) Have you been teaching your kids?

(5:01) What is your opinion on the proposed start of the MLB Season?

(7:55) What would you be concerned about as a player?

(10:47) How was it being teammates with Steve Nash?

(16:00) What was your reactions to trade rumors?

(22:50) Which player always impressed you?

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Giants: Gabe Kapler Apr 07, 2020

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Giants Manager Gabe Kapler joined Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss the abrupt end to Spring Training and how the team is finding new ways to stay connected and productive.

(3:44) What is the staff working on from home?

(7:20) How useful is game simulation?

(9:55) How often do you check in with the players?

(11:12) What do you remember about the end of Spring Training?

(15:27) What do you think the intensity will be like when you return?

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