
Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 10, 2023 • 50min
What the start of the Giants' offseason will look like
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the Giants' offseason plans, player options, arbitration-eligible players, and free agent preview. They also answer mailbag questions and touch on topics such as frustrated pitchers, the uncertain future of Yas, and the contract status of Tommy Listella. They conclude with a discussion on the possibility of trading for Pete Alonso and the team's goal of getting younger and more athletic.

Oct 5, 2023 • 36min
Exclusive 1-on-1 with Farhan Zaidi, reactions to end of season press conference
Alex Pavlovic sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 with Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi to discuss the search for a new manager and the types of players the team will target this offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper share who they think would be a good fit as the Giants new manager.1:38 - Farhan Zaidi interview 10:50 – Farhan and Giants are interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto18:20 – The search for a new manager30:00 – Who should Giants fans root for in playoffs??

Oct 3, 2023 • 36min
Giants 2023 review: Gabe Kapler’s firing ends season, leaves questions to answer
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper recap the Giants 2023 season. What went right? What went wrong? And what needs to change before the 2024 season?2:58 – Giants fire Gabe Kapler10:50 – Reviewing the 2023 free agent class13:55 – Rookies make an impact26:15 – Logan Webb takes a huge step forward31:03 – Brandon Crawford plays possibly his final game as a Giant

Sep 29, 2023 • 22min
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler after disappointing 2023 MLB season
Two years after Gabe Kapler was named the National League Manager of the Year, the Giants decided to part ways with him Friday. “Giants Talk” hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper share their immediate reactions and look ahead at how this could impact the clubhouse next season.(0:00) Kapler relieved of his duties as Giants manager(1:52) Pavlovic’s main overarching thoughts on Kapler's firing(7:46) Future managerial candidates the Giants might consider(13:45) Will this news impact Brandon Crawford’s potential final home game?

Sep 28, 2023 • 53min
Duane Kuiper details what Giants’ offseason priorities should be; favorite Brandon Crawford moments
Duane Kuiper, commentator and former baseball player, shares his thoughts on the Giants' offseason priorities. The hosts discuss if Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi will be scrutinized, Logan Webb's complete game, and the possibility of Brandon Crawford's final game as a Giant.

Sep 25, 2023 • 33min
How Giants should handle final week of season, Brandon Crawford's finale
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what they'd like to see out of the Giants in the final week of the season now that the playoffs are out of reach. Plus, how should the team handle what might be Brandon Crawford's final game as a Giant?1:00 – Silver linings from Dodgers series6:57 – Brandon Crawford's potential final game as a Giant18:35 – What do you want to see from Giants in final week of season?

Sep 22, 2023 • 45min
What changes must Giants make after disappointing end to 2023 season?
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants being swept by the Diamondbacks in Arizona, and discuss what changes might be made after the way the 2023 season has gone. Plus, Alex talks with Giants pitcher Ryan Walker about his improbable rise to the majors.1:01 – Giants swept in AZ16:56 – Any chance Brandon Crawford plays for a different team next year?19:30 – What changes will be made this offseason?32:59 - Ryan Walker interview

Sep 18, 2023 • 41min
Giants head to Arizona for must-win series vs. Diamondbacks
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants losing 3 out of 4 in Colorado against the Rockies and what the team must do to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Plus, does Logan Webb still have a shot at winning a Cy Young this season?0:57 – Disappointing weekend in Colorado5:45 – Doval's struggles continue10:11 – Surprising roster moves29:50 – Logan Webb’s Cy Young chances

Sep 14, 2023 • 42min
Exclusive Patrick Bailey 1-on-1; Giants make NL playoff push against Rockies
Alex Pavlovic sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Giants catcher Patrick Bailey as the two discuss his exciting rookie season and what it would mean to win a Gold Glove. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper break down what the Giants need to do in Colorado to keep their playoff hopes alive.1:10 – Giants take 2 out of 3 vs Guardians14:00 – NL Wild Card Update17:45 - Roster moves32:55 - Patrick Bailey interview

Sep 11, 2023 • 36min
Did Giants solve offensive problems during sweep of Rockies?
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss if the Giants solved their offensive issues during their weekend sweep of the Colorado Rockies and if they can keep this momentum going against the Guardians this week. Plus, which Giants might use their player option this upcoming offseason? 1:05 – Giants offense wakes up vs. Rockies13:55 – Who will exercise their player option next season?18:58 - Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Giants radar?23:45 – NL Wild Card Update