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Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

For fans of the San Diego Padres.Ben Fadden talking about the San Diego Padres--and a little bit about other San Diego Sports! Former guests include MLBN"s Matt Vasgersian, Lauren Shehadi & Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, former Padres Clayton Richard and Heath Bell, Padres radio voice Jesse Agler, 97.3 The Fan"s Steven Woods & Paul Reindl, & San Diego Sports 760"s Marty Caswell, Jon Schaeffer & Jim Russell! Ben has been a diehard Padres fan since he was a kid & his family has had season tickets since

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62:58

Padres Opening Day roster projection #1 | 566

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/20

Padres exhibition games start this week so it's a fitting time to go through what the Opening Day roster may have looked like if the season began today! Do you agree with the names mentioned? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple

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49:04

Eric Kutsenda speaks for first time as Padres...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/17

Eric Kutsenda is not like Peter Seidler, as today was the first time he spoke to the media despite taking over last year when Seidler passed away. What were the biggest takeaways? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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52:19

Padres open full camp with infield changes! | 564

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/17

Mike Shildt announced that Xander Bogaerts will be going to second base and Ha-Seong Kim will be at shortstop in 2024. Is this the right move and what does this mean for the future of the franchise? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple

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48:00

5 storylines to follow during Padres spring training!...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/12

Padres pitchers and catchers have reported to camp in Peoria and there's a lot of roster decisions to be sorted out before the end of March. Let's go through some of the big storylines to pay attention to during spring training! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram:

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32:44

Scott Braun talks Padres offseason + NL West | 562

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/07

Ben Fadden sits down with Foul Territory host and former MLB Network personality Scott Braun to discuss the state of the Padres in what has been a weird offseason. How does San Diego stack up in the NL West? You can check out Foul Territory every weekday: https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter

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42:40

Mike Shildt updates us on Manny Machado, other key...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/02

Kevin Acee spoke with Mike Shildt this week about the variety of topics surrounding the Padres including Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish's health, who'll be fighting for rotation spots, the bullpen situation, Manny Machado's offseason and where Jake Cronenworth, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts will play! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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38:16

Talking with SD-UT Sports Editor Ryan Finley about...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/02/01

Ben Fadden sits down with Ryan Finley of the SD-UT to discuss the Padres offseason, the addition of Wandy Peralta and the Union-Tribune's sports coverage for 2024! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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66:08

The All-Preller Team + Padres release 2024 giveaway...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/26

Since the Padres aren't doing anything let's make up a starting lineup of the best players at each position that have been acquired by A.J. Preller during his time as GM of the Padres. Plus, Dennis Lin's fan survey results are out and the giveaways have been announced for this coming season. Which is your favorite? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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61:36

Confident Padres are heading in right direction? | 558

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/24

Dennis Lin put out a survey to Padres fans this week asking our opinion on the franchise's direction, confidence in ownership, what the team's biggest weakness is and the level of confidence we have in certain players. You can participate by clicking here: https://theathletic.com/5216119/2024/01/22/padres-fan-survey-2024/ Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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35:00

Talking with Coach Kentera about 97.3 The Fan...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/22

Ben Fadden sits down with John Kentera to get his side of the story about his departure from 97.3 The Fan, what he is up to now, his thoughts on the San Diego Padres offseason, what the franchise needs to do for A.J. Preller to keep his job, the departure of Bob Melvin and elevation of Mike Shildt, Peter Seidler's passing and who is on his Padres Mount Rushmore! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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30:29

San Diego Padres Mount Rushmore | 556

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/18

The San Diego Padres Mount Rushmore. The four biggest people in franchise history. Simple enough. Do you agree with Ben's four names? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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42:56

Who are the best former Padres right now? | 555

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/16

The Padres aren't too busy right now so let's put together the best roster of active former Padres (5 starters, 5 relievers, starting lineup and manager). Who would you select to the team? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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45:48

Talking with 97.3 The Fan's Craig Elsten about Padres...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/11

Ben Fadden is joined by Craig Elsten to discuss the Padres offseason so far, what the futures of Ha-Seong Kim and A.J. Preller should look like, how his new midday show "Annie and Elsten" on 97.3 The Fan came about, and what he's looking forward to in San Diego sports this year! You can listen to "Annie and Elsten" weekdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on 97.3 The Fan or watch the show on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@973TheFan You can follow Craig on X: https://twitter.com/619sports You can

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73:08

Do Padres need to trade Ha-Seong Kim to fill their...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/10

Dennis Lin released a mailbag in The Athletic and said the Padres have been internally discussing a trade of Ha-Seong Kim for weeks. With a limited amount of money to spend and plenty of holes left to fill, does A.J. Preller need to trade one of his best players before their final year under contract? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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56:49

What Padres fans should look forward to in 2024 +...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/09

2024 has just started so let's go through some of the things Padres fans can look forward to in what we hope will be a much better year! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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82:30

10+ realistic Padres free agent targets | 551

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/08

The San Diego Padres likely have less than $30 million to spend to stay under the $237 million luxury tax threshold so A.J. Preller is not going to be shopping at the top of the market. Who are some players that make more sense then for San Diego? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal):

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74:36

Unrealistic Padres free agent targets + San Diego...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/05

There are some big name free agents still out there but the Padres aren't going to be in the sweepstakes for these guys. Plus, Ronika Stone of the San Diego Mojo joins the show to talk about the start of the women's professional volleyball team in town, if she always wanted to play volleyball professionally and how excited she is to be in San Diego! You can follow Ronika on IG @ronikastone The Mojo's inaugural season begins February 1 at Atlanta and their home opener is February 23 at Viejas Arena

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61:44

10 Padres predictions for 2024 | 549

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/04

Ben Fadden gives his ten Padres predictions for 2024 after discussing another outfielder that has come off the market and what Mike Shildt said yesterday. Will Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts be in the running for MVP? How many games is Manny Machado going to play coming off injury? Will Mike Shildt lead the Friars to the postseason? All that and more! What are your predictions for the Padres this calendar year? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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61:10

Padres finalize 2024 coaching staff! | 548

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/03

The Padres just released their coaching staff for 2024 and there are some interesting names on it. Plus, some details have come out about Yuki Matsui's contract and A.J. Preller is close to signing another reliever. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram:

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Talking with Padres #11 prospect Nathan Martorella | 547

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2024/01/03

Ben Fadden sits down with Nathan Martorella to discuss his 2023 season, what it's like to be promoted to the next minor league level, if there's anything he's working on this offseason, what makes Ethan Salas, Graham Pauley, Jackson Merrill and Jakob Marsee stand out, the best MiLB story he has so far and what he thinks of the direction of the Padres franchise. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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