

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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Apr 30, 2020 • 35min
Mike Krukow & Author Joan Ryan discuss Giants' team chemistry
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28, 2020 • 33min
Giants Pitcher Tyler Rogers talks MLB debut, Spring Training
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 2020 • 28min
Pat Burrell talks Giants future, relationship with Gabe Kapler
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 2020 • 22min
Getting to know Giants pitcher Logan Webb
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 2020 • 13min
Catching up with Giants outfielder Hunter Pence
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 9, 2020 • 28min
Giants: Randy Winn
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 7, 2020 • 19min
Giants: Gabe Kapler
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 2020 • 25min
Giants: Rich Aurilia
Giants great Rich Aurilia joins NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to break down how the postponement of the season affects hitters and how long they would need to be game ready. Plus, Rich shares his thoughts on Mauricio Dubon and how the veterans on the team view this upcoming season. (3:00) How would you have handled this as a player? (6:24) How long will it take for a hitter to become game ready? (9:55) What can the players do to work out from home? (14:30) Do you watch old games and highlights? (16:50) What do you like about Dubon?(19:40) How would you look at season as a vet? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 2020 • 25min
Giants: Shawn Estes
Shawn Estes joins NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic from Scottsdale, Arizona to discuss the current state of the MLB and how he would treat this situation as a former pitcher. Plus, they discuss the Giants new analytics approach and if a shortened season will be a good thing for the team. (4:40) How is it in Arizona?(7:12) What do you do as a pitcher? (9:55) Expected time to get ready when players return (11:30) Would a shortened season be more exciting? (16:40) Who are you looking forward to seeing this season? (19:35) How do you feel about new analytics? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 2020 • 30min
Giants: Mauricio Dubon
On the latest Giants Insider Podcast, Giants' Mauricio Dubon chats with NBC Sports Bay Area's Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic about what he's been doing during the coronavirus outbreak, living out his dream of playing with the Giants and much more!(3:41) What have you been doing to stay baseball ready?(6:31) How is it being away from your family? (9:11) All new coaching staff(14:25) How much time will you need to get back in shape? (18:19) Playing for hometown Giants (26:29) How was the offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


