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Bandwagon Beach

John Gennaro is a longtime San Diego sports fan who occasionally blogs and podcasts about his fandom, his family and his life. Occasionally, he"s joined by friends! bandwagonbeach.com

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00:30:18

PREVIEW: Weekend Preview and the importance of sports...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/12

Darren Smith and John Gennaro start off today's podcast with a conversation about sports journalism and sports media and the relationship between those two things, and how it all relates to Section 1904 (and the San Diego Padres).They divert from that for a while to talk about Cocaine Quarterback on Amazon and to appreciate some top-tier profanity from Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.The guys then preview the sports weekend, which is absent of San Diego FC, San Diego State or the San

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69:59

Weekend Preview and the importance of sports journalism

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/12

Darren Smith and John Gennaro start off today's podcast with a conversation about sports journalism and sports media and the relationship between those two things, and how it all relates to Section 1904 (and the San Diego Padres).They divert from that for a while to talk about Cocaine Quarterback on Amazon and to appreciate some top-tier profanity from Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.The guys then preview the sports weekend, which is absent of San Diego FC, San Diego State or the San

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00:22:40

PREVIEW: Eric Gomez on Chucky's future with SDFC &...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/11

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off today's podcast episode with an NFL quiz and a conversation about Philip Rivers, who has unretired to join the Indianapolis Colts at 44-years old. When they welcome ESPN's Eric Gomez to the show, the three of them talk about what they miss about the San Diego Chargers and the changing relationship between players and media.Eric then talks at length about the San Diego Padres' efforts to build a fanbase in Mexico and if that could lead to a new potential owner

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91:18

Eric Gomez on Chucky's future with SDFC & Mexico,...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/11

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off today's podcast episode with an NFL quiz and a conversation about Philip Rivers, who has unretired to join the Indianapolis Colts at 44-years old. When they welcome ESPN's Eric Gomez to the show, the three of them talk about what they miss about the San Diego Chargers and the changing relationship between players and media.Eric then talks at length about the San Diego Padres' efforts to build a fanbase in Mexico and if that could lead to a new potential owner

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00:25:29

PREVIEW: A San Diego Padres exodus?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/10

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off today's podcast by talking about the future of Section 1904 and announcing a survey that will be sent to everyone a little later today.When the guys finally get to the sports of it all, they talk about the trade rumors swirling around the San Diego Padres at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, the potential effects of the World Baseball Classic on Craig Stammen's first Spring Training as manager, Logan White's surprise retirement after winning the 2025 West

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83:14

A San Diego Padres exodus?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/10

Darren Smith and John Gennaro kick off today's podcast by talking about the future of Section 1904 and announcing a survey that will be sent to everyone a little later today.When the guys finally get to the sports of it all, they talk about the trade rumors swirling around the San Diego Padres at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, the potential effects of the World Baseball Classic on Craig Stammen's first Spring Training as manager, Logan White's surprise retirement after winning the 2025 West

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00:16:39

PREVIEW: Reckless Padres trade speculation & World...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/09

Following a report from Kevin Acee in the San Diego Union-Tribune that A.J. Preller was working on a potentially "massive trade" that would be comparable, or maybe even dwarf, the deal that sent Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees, Darren Smith and John Gennaro try to figure out who might be involved in the trade and what it could bring back.The guys also watched the Monday Night Football game last night, which ended with a Los Angeles Chargers overtime win over the Philadelphia

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49:41

Reckless Padres trade speculation & World Cup thoughts

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/09

Following a report from Kevin Acee in the San Diego Union-Tribune that A.J. Preller was working on a potentially "massive trade" that would be comparable, or maybe even dwarf, the deal that sent Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees, Darren Smith and John Gennaro try to figure out who might be involved in the trade and what it could bring back.The guys also watched the Monday Night Football game last night, which ended with a Los Angeles Chargers overtime win over the Philadelphia

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00:55:24

Kevin Acee from the MLB Winter Meetings

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/08

It's Monday! That means that today's episode of the podcast is free for all subscribers (both paid and unpaid). And, lucky you, we have on the show today Kevin Acee, who covers the San Diego Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He joined us from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about the forthcoming sale of the team, the status of A.J. Preller's contract extension, why Fernando Tatis Jr. trade rumors are different than trade rumors for other Padres players, and a lot more.Before Darren Smith and

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55:24

Kevin Acee from the MLB Winter Meetings

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/08

It's Monday! That means that today's episode of the podcast is free for all subscribers (both paid and unpaid). And, lucky you, we have on the show today Kevin Acee, who covers the San Diego Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He joined us from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about the forthcoming sale of the team, the status of A.J. Preller's contract extension, why Fernando Tatis Jr. trade rumors are different than trade rumors for other Padres players, and a lot more.Before Darren Smith and

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34:48

Cesar Hernandez reacts to the World Cup draws for USA...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/05

After today's 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, Darren Smith chatted with ESPN's Cesar Hernandez about the draws for the U.S. Men's National Team and the Mexico national football team.They also talked about San Diego FC's first season in MLS and what would be in the best interest of Hirving "Chucky" Lozano's future.Finally, the guys talked about this weekend's MLS Cup between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Cesar explains why he thinks Lionel Messi will lead Miami to a win.Section 1904 is a

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00:11:51

PREVIEW: Cesar Hernandez reacts to the World Cup...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/05

After today's 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, Darren Smith chatted with ESPN's Cesar Hernandez about the draws for the U.S. Men's National Team and the Mexico national football team.They also talked about San Diego FC's first season in MLS and what would be in the best interest of Hirving "Chucky" Lozano's future.Finally, the guys talked about this weekend's MLS Cup between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Cesar explains why he thinks Lionel Messi will lead Miami to a win.Section 1904 is a

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00:16:19

PREVIEW: Weekend Preview: All quiet on the San Diego...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/05

Darren Smith and John Gennaro took a few minutes away from watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to do a weekend preview. They'll be back with a reaction to the World Cup draw later today.As for this morning's podcast, the guys discussed accents, their weekend plans, how much has changed in college football over the last five years, if fans should overreact to the San Diego Padres signing a relief pitcher, next year's MLB Winter Meetings (which are supposed to be in San Diego), and this week's

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59:17

Weekend Preview: All quiet on the San Diego front

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/05

Darren Smith and John Gennaro took a few minutes away from watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to do a weekend preview. They'll be back with a reaction to the World Cup draw later today.As for this morning's podcast, the guys discussed accents, their weekend plans, how much has changed in college football over the last five years, if fans should overreact to the San Diego Padres signing a relief pitcher, next year's MLB Winter Meetings (which are supposed to be in San Diego), and this week's

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00:11:10

Mikey Varas reflects on the end of San Diego FC's season

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/05

Earlier this week, Darren Smith sat down with Mikey Varas, the head coach of San Diego FC, while the team was packing their bags and heading into the offseason.Darren and Mikey talked about what there is to be learned from the loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Western Conference final of the MLS Cup Playoffs, and what Mikey said to the team after.The guys also spent time talking about the SDFC fans that stuck around after the game to cheer and support the team, and what it means for the future

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11:10

Mikey Varas reflects on the end of San Diego FC's season

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/05

Earlier this week, Darren Smith sat down with Mikey Varas, the head coach of San Diego FC, while the team was packing their bags and heading into the offseason.Darren and Mikey talked about what there is to be learned from the loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Western Conference final of the MLS Cup Playoffs, and what Mikey said to the team after.The guys also spent time talking about the SDFC fans that stuck around after the game to cheer and support the team, and what it means for the future

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00:14:01

PREVIEW: Preparing for a chaotic World Cup

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/04

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United State of America, is set to have its draw tomorrow. The leaders of all three countries will be in attendance, as will The Village People.Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk for a few minutes about what they expect from the event before welcoming on independent journalist Karim Zidan, who runs the exceptional Sports Politika website, to talk about the World Cup draw, the dichotomy between Trump's policies and his desire to

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72:00

Preparing for a chaotic World Cup

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/04

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United State of America, is set to have its draw tomorrow. The leaders of all three countries will be in attendance, as will The Village People.Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk for a few minutes about what they expect from the event before welcoming on independent journalist Karim Zidan, who runs the exceptional Sports Politika website, to talk about the World Cup draw, the dichotomy between Trump's policies and his desire to

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00:22:02

PREVIEW: Padres check-in & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/03

Darren Smith and John Gennaro respond to some recent video of Joe Musgrove, talking about what he wants to see in the next San Diego Padres owner, and Craig Stammen, who is visiting some of his Padres players in the Dominican Republic and has thoughts on the local cuisine.The guys then welcome back to the show Sean Kelly, Formula 1 statistician and host, known as the "Virtual Statman," who provides statistics and facts for F1 television broadcasts and live events. He helps provides the lay of the

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63:34

Padres check-in & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/12/03

Darren Smith and John Gennaro respond to some recent video of Joe Musgrove, talking about what he wants to see in the next San Diego Padres owner, and Craig Stammen, who is visiting some of his Padres players in the Dominican Republic and has thoughts on the local cuisine.The guys then welcome back to the show Sean Kelly, Formula 1 statistician and host, known as the "Virtual Statman," who provides statistics and facts for F1 television broadcasts and live events. He helps provides the lay of the

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