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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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61:30

Do the Padres need to trade for more pitching?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/25

Darren Smith and John Gennaro get ready for a weekend of San Diego sports, talking first about the Padres losing their third consecutive game and another disappointing start for Yu Darvish. John feels bad for Darvish, who feels like he has the team's season riding on his shoulders at the moment, and Darren thinks the team needs to prioritize adding more pitching if they want to go far in the playoffs.Then the guys turn their attention to San Diego FC, who welcome Nashville SC to Snapdragon Stadium

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00:18:55

PREVIEW: Hulk Hogan, NASCAR & MLS All-Star Game thoughts

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/24

Darren and John kick off today's podcast by talking about "smashing the like button" and some podcast milestones before getting into their thoughts on last night's MLS All-Star Game. Full warning, before welcoming a guest to the show, there is an inordinate amount of time spent talking about Hulk Hogan and his penis.The guys then welcome Mark Neville, CEO at Sports San Diego, to the show to talk about what went into bringing NASCAR to San Diego and what people can expect from next year's race on

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70:03

Hulk Hogan, NASCAR & MLS All-Star Game thoughts

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/24

Darren and John kick off today's podcast by talking about "smashing the like button" and some podcast milestones before getting into their thoughts on last night's MLS All-Star Game. Full warning, before welcoming a guest to the show, there is an inordinate amount of time spent talking about Hulk Hogan and his penis.The guys then welcome Mark Neville, CEO at Sports San Diego, to the show to talk about what went into bringing NASCAR to San Diego and what people can expect from next year's race on

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01:16:34

Are the Padres about to trade Dylan Cease?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/23

John travels down to Imperial Beach to podcast from Darren's place and the guys keep one eye on the Padres game while they talk about why social media is mad at the Padres, who might be headed out of town before the MLB trade deadline, why nobody in San Diego cares about the Chargers anymore, and what it means that Lionel Messi is skipping the MLS All-Star Game.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work

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76:34

Are the Padres about to trade Dylan Cease?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/23

John travels down to Imperial Beach to podcast from Darren's place and the guys keep one eye on the Padres game while they talk about why social media is mad at the Padres, who might be headed out of town before the MLB trade deadline, why nobody in San Diego cares about the Chargers anymore, and what it means that Lionel Messi is skipping the MLS All-Star Game.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work

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00:17:49

PREVIEW: We don't want your Chargers propaganda

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/22

John kicks off today's podcast by stumbling into a war amongst San Diego Padres fans on social media and Darren tries to catch up before pivoting to some trade rumors with the MLB trade deadline coming up.The guys then discuss the Los Angeles Chargers holding practices in San Diego, posting a retirement video for Philip Rivers, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria naming a day after Antonio Gates. This is love-bombing at best and propaganda at worst and Darren's not having any of it either way.Finally,

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54:24

We don't want your Chargers propaganda

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/22

John kicks off today's podcast by stumbling into a war amongst San Diego Padres fans on social media and Darren tries to catch up before pivoting to some trade rumors with the MLB trade deadline coming up.The guys then discuss the Los Angeles Chargers holding practices in San Diego, posting a retirement video for Philip Rivers, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria naming a day after Antonio Gates. This is love-bombing at best and propaganda at worst and Darren's not having any of it either way.Finally,

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00:48:39

Weekend Recap: Reserves are on the way for Padres & SDFC

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/21

Darren Smith and John Gennaro got off to a late start on the podcast today but still managed to talk plenty about the San Diego Padres taking two-of-three from the Washington Nationals and what it means for the MLB trade deadline that is only 10 days away.Later, the guys discuss San Diego FC's 1-1 home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in which their young players gave a glimpse into the team's future, and the team's recent issues with referees. Also, how much will this week's MLS All-Star game

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48:39

Weekend Recap: Reserves are on the way for Padres & SDFC

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/21

Darren Smith and John Gennaro got off to a late start on the podcast today but still managed to talk plenty about the San Diego Padres taking two-of-three from the Washington Nationals and what it means for the MLB trade deadline that is only 10 days away.Later, the guys discuss San Diego FC's 1-1 home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in which their young players gave a glimpse into the team's future, and the team's recent issues with referees. Also, how much will this week's MLS All-Star game

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00:28:11

PREVIEW: "It's good to be back"

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/18

The podcast is back in regular order, with Darren Smith joining John Gennaro for a conversation about losing his father, getting support from the community, and the important distraction that sports can sometimes provide in difficult moments. Also, the guys talk about the joy of going out the way you want to.Later, they transition to talking about the San Diego Padres and the upcoming trade deadline before focusing in on Dylan Cease, who will try to turn around his disappointing contract year with a

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58:54

"It's good to be back"

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/18

The podcast is back in regular order, with Darren Smith joining John Gennaro for a conversation about losing his father, getting support from the community, and the important distraction that sports can sometimes provide in difficult moments. Also, the guys talk about the joy of going out the way you want to.Later, they transition to talking about the San Diego Padres and the upcoming trade deadline before focusing in on Dylan Cease, who will try to turn around his disappointing contract year with a

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00:17:59

PREVIEW: Hannah Keyser on baseball, himbos and...

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/17

Darren Smith checks in with a report from San Diego FC's loss to Toronto FC last night, including Milan Iloski and Jasper Löffelsend leaving the team.John Gennaro then welcomes MLB writer and reporter Hannah Keyser to the show to talk about the MLB All-Star Game, how baseball media should talk about the trade deadline, and how becoming a parent changes your perspective and brain chemistry.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at

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60:46

Hannah Keyser on baseball, himbos and parenthood

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/17

Darren Smith checks in with a report from San Diego FC's loss to Toronto FC last night, including Milan Iloski and Jasper Löffelsend leaving the team.John Gennaro then welcomes MLB writer and reporter Hannah Keyser to the show to talk about the MLB All-Star Game, how baseball media should talk about the trade deadline, and how becoming a parent changes your perspective and brain chemistry.00:00 - Darren recaps SDFC's loss to Toronto FC17:15 - John talks with Hannah KeyserSection 1904 is a

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00:17:36

PREVIEW: The San Diego Chargers aren't coming back

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/16

Darren Smith kicks off today's episode by remembering his father and thanking everyone who has offered support over the years.John Gennaro is then joined by Darnay Tripp from NBC San Diego and the On Friar podcast for a conversation about the MLB All-Star Game, Milan Iloski leaving San Diego FC, what the Padres should do before the trade deadline and if the Chargers will return to San Diego to play in a new stadium in Chula Vista.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our

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66:18

The San Diego Chargers aren't coming back

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/16

Darren Smith kicks off today's episode by remembering his father and thanking everyone who has offered support over the years.John Gennaro is then joined by Darnay Tripp from NBC San Diego and the On Friar podcast for a conversation about the MLB All-Star Game, Milan Iloski leaving San Diego FC, what the Padres should do before the trade deadline and if the Chargers will return to San Diego to play in a new stadium in Chula Vista.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our

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00:15:11

PREVIEW: The Home Run Derby sucks

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/15

Darren and John are back together and talking about footwear for way longer than anyone should before they get into their thoughts on the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, the MLB All-Star Game (happening tonight), ways that baseball can bring some personality back into the game, and an impending war between the players and team owners.The guys then get into what the heck is going on between Milan Iloski and San Diego FC, including quotes from (partial) team owner and San Diego Padres 3B Manny

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61:46

The Home Run Derby sucks

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/15

Darren and John are back together and talking about footwear for way longer than anyone should before they get into their thoughts on the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, the MLB All-Star Game (happening tonight), ways that baseball can bring some personality back into the game, and an impending war between the players and team owners.The guys then get into what the heck is going on between Milan Iloski and San Diego FC, including quotes from (partial) team owner and San Diego Padres 3B Manny

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01:06:55

Weekend Recap: Are the Padres buyers or sellers?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/14

While the San Diego Padres head into the MLB All-Star break, Darren and John talk about if the team should be buyers or sellers, if trading for a catcher midseason is a good idea, and whether or not they'll be watching the Home Run Derby tonight.Later, the guys discuss the FIFA Club World Cup Final, which Chelsea won and then had to share the stage with Donald Trump. It was an awkward moment that is almost assured to happen again next year at the end of the FIFA World Cup.Finally, San Diego FC went

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66:55

Weekend Recap: Are the Padres buyers or sellers?

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/14

While the San Diego Padres head into the MLB All-Star break, Darren and John talk about if the team should be buyers or sellers, if trading for a catcher midseason is a good idea, and whether or not they'll be watching the Home Run Derby tonight.Later, the guys discuss the FIFA Club World Cup Final, which Chelsea won and then had to share the stage with Donald Trump. It was an awkward moment that is almost assured to happen again next year at the end of the FIFA World Cup.Finally, San Diego FC went

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00:11:15

PREVIEW: Padres trade ideas & the return of stadium talk

Bandwagon Beach ·

2025/07/11

Darren Smith is out today, so John Gennaro is handling this one solo. He talks for a bit about the San Diego Padres winning last night, why he believes in a Fernando Tatis Jr. resurgence, and why he thinks the team has told the front office to be (bargain bin) buyers, instead of sellers, at the MLB trade deadline.Also, after John complains a bit about how the 7th inning was managed last night, he re-visits his Padres trade ideas from yesterday that would bring in two new OF/DH options and a new

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