
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

Sep 7, 2023 • 42min
Kyle Harrison 1-on-1; Giants prepare to make their final stand
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how the Giants lack of offense is leading to their defensive mishaps, and why the upcoming slate of games is their final chance to make a serious playoff push. Plus, Alex sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Kyle Harrison1:15 – Giants swept by Cubs6:00 – Lack of offense affecting the team's defense16:11 – NL Wild Card Update27:42 – Giants making their last stand32:00 - Kyle Harrison 1-on-1

Sep 5, 2023 • 33min
Examining how Giants became MLB’s worst offense
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how frustrating this Giants offense has been to watch in the 2nd half of the season, and why it's not just the rookies who deserve the blame. Plus, examining the peculiar decisions the Giants have made with their pitching staff lately.5:25 – Offense continues to struggle15:55 – Pitching staff decisions seem "weird"24:40 – NL Wild Card Update

Aug 31, 2023 • 47min
Recapping a wild series against the Reds
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper recap an eventful series against the Reds and break down what it could mean for the remainder of the season. 1:15 – Kyle Harrison impresses in home debut9:10 – Alex Cobb pitches a 1-hitter25:40 – Logan Webb with another great start31:55 – What are the Angels doing?!?

Aug 28, 2023 • 41min
Giants' struggles continue; reinforcements on the way
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants losing their 7th straight series, as well as where they now stand in the NL Wild Card hunt. Plus, which players are set to make their return this week? And recapping a star-studded day at the ballpark as the Giants honored longtime clubhouse manager Mike Murphy.

Aug 24, 2023 • 42min
Analyzing Kyle Harrison's MLB debut; diving into Camilo Doval's struggles
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down what they saw from Kyle Harrison in his MLB debut. What will his role be for the rest of the season? Plus, what's the cause of Camilo Doval's recent struggles?4:30 – Kyle Harrison makes his MLB debut10:40 – Camilo Doval continues to struggle28:20 – Giants Injury updates32:30 – Ohtani suffers UCL tear

Aug 21, 2023 • 44min
What to expect from Kyle Harrison in MLB debut
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Kyle Harrison making his long-awaited MLB debut and what it could mean for the starting rotation for the rest of the season. Plus, what does the future hold for Brandon Crawford after being placed on the IL again?1:18 – It’s Kyle Harrison time!16:35 – Logan Webb’s Cy Young chances26:50 – Brandon Crawford's future33:00 – NL Wild Card update

Aug 17, 2023 • 48min
Wade Meckler called up; Duane Kuiper on Giants' latest struggles
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Wade Meckler's big league debut and what Giants great he reminds them of. Plus, Duane Kuiper shares his assessment of the Giants recent struggles and takes you behind the scenes of "Bat Boy Dave Flemming"4:00 – Bullpen a bright spot during recent struggles11:10 – Wade Meckler makes his debut21:16 – Giants Minor League Update27:00 - Duane Kuiper joins the show

Aug 14, 2023 • 43min
Managing with analytics vs. the moment; could Kyle Harrison make his debut this week?
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some of the questionable coaching decisions made by the Giants over the weekend and how the team handles when players are approaching personal milestones. Plus, why this could be the week we finally see Kyle Harrison make his debut.3:20 – Some questionable decisions over the weekend22:15 – NL Wild Card update25:45 – Mailbag questions39:35 – Could Kyle Harrison be called up for Tuesday’s game?

Aug 10, 2023 • 40min
Giants' road woes continue; Bruce Bochy returns to Oracle Park with Rangers
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants losing 2 out of 3 to the Angels, and if the teams performance in Anaheim will have any affect on how Ohtani will view the Giants in free agency. Plus, the Giants get ready to host Bruce Bochy and the Rangers at Oracle Park this weekend.1:30 – Giants lose 10 of last 11 on the road13:20 – The decision to pull Sean Manaea on Wednesday27:30 – NL West and Wild Card update31:55 – Bruce Bochy and the Rangers come to town

Aug 7, 2023 • 33min
Casey Schmitt sent down; Giants prepare to face Shohei Ohtani
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants being swept by the A's, and look ahead to a huge series against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels. Plus, why Casey Schmitt being sent down is a good thing for both Casey and the Giants. And could Patrick Bailey win a Gold Glove?4:05 – Giants need to play better against lesser opponents9:00 – Can Patrick Bailey win a Gold Glove this season??15:07 – Casey Schmitt sent down to Triple-A23:50 – Giants get set to face the Angels and Shohei Ohtani