Craig Elsten and Chris Reed talk about the changing state of streaming television, and how "thing of the week" shows are regaining their niche in the contentverse. Two current examples are both in play, "Poker Face" on Peacock, and "Duster" on Max. Hear reviews of both series without spoilers! Send the show an email: crossingstreamstvpodcast@gmail.…

THIS IS A SPECIAL FREE POST GAME SHOW EPISODE!! We are giving this exclusive sneak peek into episodes that are patrons get regularly so you can see what it's like inside the Hot Tub for patrons. To join, go to patreon.com/padreshottub and for as little $5/mo you can attend, call-in, and listen to post game shows like these, plus get access to the P…

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor come to you as the Padres wrapped up a tight 4-3 road trip with a series win in the Good Land. The offense (besides a red hot Manny Machado) continues to stumble. The pitching is shining. So the question remains – just how good are the Padres as the Dodgers come to town? Want to get this show and tons of …

Raphie Cantor and Chris Reed catch up with some patrons to talk about a series split in SF, run expectancy on stolen bases, Fangraphs Top SD prospects, trade rumors, and more. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub…

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña are back for the second episode of Chromaniacs! This week, the guys go back through a 2-0 win over Austin FC. In the discussion: The return of Marcus Ingvartsen Who should take Chucky Lozano's minutes now that he is injured again? Piling up points at home before a tough second half Is Milan Ilovski better se…

We're back, baby! Crossing Streams has returned as your weekly home for streaming TV talk! Join co-hosts Craig Elsten and Chris Reed, they begin the show by explaining why the podcast has been gone for almost 18 months, why it's returned, and what we aim to accomplish. Then in this "episode zero" style show, the guys discuss the best shows they hav…

Craig and Raphie joined a veritable army of PHT patrons as the Padres win another extra-inning game against the Giants on the back of a massive night from Manny Machado! Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub…

Are the Padres a good team? Yes. Do they have obvious holes? Yes. But are there lineup and rotation construction ways which they can get even better by signing no one? Yes!!! Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor talk about how as they enter a gauntlet schedule in June. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access t…

Join Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez (SanDiego.Futbol) and Alex Peña (Chromatic FC Substack) for a weekly conversation about San Diego FC and MLS! In this inaugural episode, the guys introduce themselves, take an overview look at SDFC's season to date, review a 1-0 loss at Seattle, discuss the fallout from the previous Saturday's clash between LA Galaxy…

Craig, Chris, and Raphie are joined Ryan Cohen of Jomboy Media to check-up on the Padres at the traditional "it's no longer early" marker of the season - Memorial Day. What's gone right for the Padres? What's gone wrong? What's on the road ahead? Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord serv…

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are back together after the Padres were swept by the Mariners at PETCO Park, all but assuring a Vedder Cup on the 2025 campaign. They briefly discuss the series before getting into the larger systemic issues which could be hampering this team's offense. Want to get this show and tons of others early and a…

The Padres finish their road trip 6-3 but only 1 of their opponents kept their manager. Craig and Chris reflect on the games that were, the game that is, and the games to be.By Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor chat immediately after the Padres pulled off a scintillating 4-3 comeback win in a very, wet Yankee Stadium. The team continues their perfect roadtrip and stretch of six straight wins with standout performances on both sides of the ball. They talk Luis Arraez and Michael King's futures, and end with Trivi…

CCR caught up with some excited PHT patrons after the Padres won their first of a two-game set against the Giants 7-4 on the back of a Xander Bogaerts HR and 3 RBI performance. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub…

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on an off-day Monday after the Padres were swept at home by the Rays and head into a crucial series against the Giants. The Friars head into the series with truly great pitching and truly awful offense. How does the club course correct? You can buy our latest Merrill Madness T-Shirt at padreshottub…

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor gather on the Monday following the Padres dropping the series opener in Detroit on the back of Randy Vasquez's poor start. The team is 16-7 and still clings to a share of the NL West lead, but injury attrition and a 3 out of 4 skid gives plenty of room to half-empty/half-full the Padres. You can buy the n…

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are back with a jampacked PHT after the Padres bested the Cubs to improve to 11-0 at home and 14-3 on the season. They whip out the believe-o-meter and check in on some of their preseason predictions before looking at how historically hot starts have panned out in baseball history. Want to get this show a…

This is an EXTENDED PREVIEW of PHT Post Game shows. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub Craig and Raphie (and Chris with a cameo) chat with patrons about Nick Pivetta and the Padres who remain perfect at home after an 8-0 vict…