

Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 51min
Can Buster Posey and Tony Vitello attract free-agent stars for Giants?
On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's biggest offseason needs and debate if Tony Vitello and Buster Posey can bring top MLB free agents to the Bay.--(3:54) - Early Giants offseason moves(10:55) - Breaking down Tom Murphy's contract with Giants(16:30) - Ranking Giants' offseason priorities(23:41) - Speculation on Tony Vitello's potential coaching staff(27:43) - Gabe Kapler promoted to Marlins GM(30:00) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 3, 2025 • 51min
Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto's World Series performance is drawing Madison Bumgarner comparisons
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb winning Gold Glove Awards. Plus, the guys break down the Dodgers' World Series win and debate Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Madison Bumgarner's respective Game 7 performances.--(2:15) - Logan Webb, Patrick Bailey win Gold Gloves(6:42) - Dodgers win back-to-back World Series(18:00) - Hot Takes from the World Series(22:28) - Madison Bumgarner vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto(31:00) - Breaking down the ground rule double(36:02) - Brief preview of next season(42:00) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 31, 2025 • 41min
Why Tony Vitello is eager to bring new energy to Oracle Park
On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic share their impressions from Tony Vitello's introductory press conference. Plus, Tony Vitello speaks with Alex and gives a brief overview on his mindset as the Giants' new manager.--(5:00) - Reacting to Tony Vitello's arrival in San Francisco(12:00) - San Francisco's financial front office commitments(14:30) - What Tony Vitello's coaching staff could look like(17:33) - How Tony Vitello fell on Giants' radar(19:50) - World Series update(34:00) - Tony Vitello interview with Alex Pavlovic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 27, 2025 • 49min
Why Drew Gilbert believes Tony Vitello can boost Giants' clubhouse
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest on San Francisco's new manager Tony Vitello. Plus, Drew Gilbert joins the show and shares his initial reaction to Vitello's hire and why he believes his energy can boost San Francisco's clubhouse.--(2:41) - Tony Vitello's goodbye to Tennessee(7:40) - How Vitello can impact San Francisco's baseball tradition(13:43) - Giants managerial candidates updates around MLB(20:40) - Fan mailbag questions(34:00) - Interview with Drew Gilbert Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 2025 • 33min
Giants officially name ex-Tennessee coach Tony Vitello team's new manager
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the news that the San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to make ex-Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello their next manager and break down what it means for Buster Posey and the franchise going forward.1:30 - Giants get their guy in Tony Vitello4:00 - Can Vitello bring new life to San Francisco?11:30 - Tony Vitello’s energy and style17:00 - Vitello’s influence in Tennessee 20:00 - How Vitello can influence Giants-Dodgers rivalry22:00 - What happens to Posey if this doesn’t work? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 2025 • 50min
Why Giants have shifted manager focus to Tennessee's Tony Vitello
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic do a deep dive on San Francisco's newest managerial prospect, Tony Vitello, and explain why Nick Hundley is out of the race. Plus, a preview of the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series.--(2:36) - Giants' manager saga continues(4:31) - Deep dive on Ton Vitello(10:00) - Why have Giants not signed their manager yet?(21:10) - Nick Hundley out of manager race(29:00) - Look around MLB playoffs(37:20) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 2025 • 43min
Bailey, Webb named Gold Glove Award finalists
On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco's manager search and take a look around the MLB playoffs. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show and shares his reaction to Bob Melvin's dismissal.--(3:37) - MLB managerial updates(7:00) - Bailey, Webb named Gold Glove finalists(10:00) - MLB playoff updates(14:36) - Fan mailbag questions(29:00) - Duane Kuiper joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 2025 • 41min
What does Jung Hoo Lee need to do to make the jump next year?
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the latest update in San Francisco's search for a new manager and break down what Jung Hoo Lee needs to do to make the jump next season. Plus, Cole and Alex answer a few mailbag questions.1:00 – Recapping recent playoff games4:45 – Discussing how the Phillies season ended7:30 – Previewing Dodgers vs. Brewers, can Milwaukee beat LA?10:00 – What Giants relievers do you think would be successful in the playoffs?13:00 – Giants/Mariners trades discussion14:30 – Discussing Kershaw’s post season performances19:00 – Extra innings postseason/regular season rules23:00 – Remembering Kevin Pillar, Guillermo Quiroz a possible manager candidate?25:30 – Mailbag Q's Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 9, 2025 • 45min
How Nick Hundley has emerged as front runner for Giants manager
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco's manager search and explain how Buster Posey's former teammate, Nick Hundley, has emerged as the favorite for the position. Plus, a detailed breakdown of Bryce Eldridge's major league stint and a look around the MLB playoffs.--(2:47) - Nick Hundley emerges as favorite for Giants manager(8:25) - Remebering Hundley's time as a Giant(12:26) - Was it worth calling up Bryce Eldridge?(21:30) - Look around MLB playoffs(30:00) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 2025 • 52min
Why Buster Posey, Giants will be patient with manager search
"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco's manager search. Plus, a breakdown on what the Giants can learn from the MLB playoff teams.--(3:25) - Initial updates around the MLB(6:45) - What Giants can learn from MLB playoffs(17:00) - More MLB playoff updates(25:36) - Looking back on the guys' bold predictions from March(31:42) - Fan bold predictions(36:44) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


