

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 19, 2021 • 39min
Dissecting Giants' offensive struggles; Gabe Kapler’s return to Philadelphia
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ continued offensive struggles over the weekend against the Miami Marlins, manager Gabe Kapler’s upcoming return to Philadelphia and how a Giants fan should look at the Dodgers vs. Padres matchup this season. (1:45) Giants drop two to Marlins as offense struggles (9:20) Doval solid in debut for Giants (17:30) Posey avoids injured list after HBP(21:00) How should Giants fans feel bout Dodgers vs. Padres?(29:12) Kapler returning to Philadelphia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 15, 2021 • 45min
Kuip analyzes Giants' hot start, Buster Posey's 'true value'
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss the Giants' 8-4 start to the 2021 MLB season, what the atmosphere was like with fans back in attendance at Oracle Park and Buster Posey’s "true value" to the Giants.(1:25) Giants off to 8-4 start (10:20) Observations from the return to Oracle Park (18:30) Should Giants be worried about low attendance?(27:20) Kuip discusses Posey’s “true value”(36:12) Kuip shares his view on Sergio Romo’s new look Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 12, 2021 • 39min
Breaking down Giants’ sweep of Rockies, the return to Oracle Park
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' first series back at Oracle Park, their sweep of the Rockies, what the atmosphere was like having fans back in attendance in and look ahead to the next series against the Reds.(1:58) Giants sweep Rockies in opening home series (8:20) How was the return to Oracle Park? (16:50) Discussing the upgrades at Oracle Park (23:12) Wade Jr. solid in 2021 debut (28:30) McGee off to strong start at closer (32:15) Previewing Giants vs. Reds series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 8, 2021 • 34min
Analyzing Giants' solid start, plus excitement for home opener with Kuip
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along side Duane Kuiper, discuss the start of the Giants' season, Evan Longoria’s hot start and if the Giants should worry about their bullpen moving forward. Plus, the guys look ahead to the Giants’ home opener against the Rockies and the return of fans to Oracle Park.(1:58) Giants win series vs. Padres(8:30) Should Giants be worried about the bullpen? (15:50) Previewing Rockies vs. Giants series(19:21) Kuip shares his excitement to call Giants’ home games(28:12) Kuip reveals his fanboy moments from his MLB career Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 2021 • 36min
Giants takeaways from start of 2021 MLB season
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' opening series against the Mariners, Buster Posey's excellent return to the lineup and if the bullpen issues will remain a constant. Plus, what is the secret for San Francisco to be successful this season?(2:40) Posey shines in return to live action (8:52) Will Giants’ bullpen struggle this season? (13:10) Was this the Giants’ worst Opening Day loss? (19:30) Takeaways from Giants’ opening series (24:45) Previewing Giants vs. Padres series (32:45) Where will MLB move their All-Star game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 2021 • 39min
Bold Giants season predictions with Kuip; Gabe Kapler interview
Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins this Opening Day edition of Giants Talk to discuss why he's excited for the 2021 season, some players to watch and what the secret to success this season will be. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show to share some bold season predictions.(0:00) Alex and Cole discuss the latest Giants news(1:40) Yaz avoids injury in spring training (5:02) Giants finalize Opening Day roster (12:10) Bold predictions for the Giants' 2021 season(22:43) Kapler reveals some players to watch (27:05) Kapler shares the growth of the Giants’ coaching staff (32:45) Kapler explains some of his old tweets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 2021 • 28min
Alyssa Nakken discusses the Giants' future, her impact on the sports world
Giants coach Alyssa Nakken joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic on Giants Talk to discuss her jersey hanging in Cooperstown, the Giants' farm system and the impact she has had across the sporting world.(2:40) Nakken discusses her jersey being in the Hall of Fame(9:11) Nakken touches on her relationship with Katie Sowers (13:31) Nakken reveals the advice she would give to younger girls (18:20) What is next for Nakken’s career? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 2021 • 35min
Kuip reveals which former Giants players he would like to see back on the field
Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic, alongside Duane Kuiper, break down Heliot Ramos’ potential, some interesting spring training stats that could impact the 2021 season and which former Giants they want to see back on the field. (1:40) Interesting spring training states (9:11) Could Belt be ready for Opening Day? (13:01) Why do Giants always start the season on the road? (17:20) Kuip discusses his excitement for Heliot Ramos (23:13) How would Bonds perform in camp right now? (29:34) Kuip reveals the hidden challenges of broadcasting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 22, 2021 • 37min
Breaking down Giants top prospects' spring performances
Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss how the Giants’ top prospect performed during spring training, if Heliot Ramos will be called up to the majors this year and what the future holds for Joey Bart.(3:10) Giants having strong showing in spring training (7:51) Nuñez headed for Tommy John surgery (15:01) How bright is Luciano’s future? (18:20) Was spring training good or bad for Joey Bart? (27:13) Will Ramos be called up to the majors this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 17, 2021 • 35min
Jake Peavy discusses Buster Posey’s impact on Giants, World Series memories
Former Giants pitcher and Cy Young winner Jake Peavy joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss Buster Posey’s importance to the Giants, Peavy's World Series memories and what made Bruce Bochy a great MLB manager. (1:10) Giants slowly forming Opening Day roster(6:51) Kapler discusses the depth of the Giants rotation (13:01) Peavy details his charitable efforts (19:20) Peavy shares his thoughts on how baseball has evolved (24:13) Peavy breaks down why Bruce Bochy was a great manager (27:40) Peavy reveals Posey’s importance to the Giants Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


