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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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75:56

MLB All-Star Game + Padres 2023 draft reaction | 426

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/07/12

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on what went down during the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle before going through the San Diego Padres 2023 draft selections! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballStruck Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram:

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107:20

Padres win Mets series to conclude 5-1 homestand | 425

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/07/10

Ben Fadden gives you this thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win to the New York Mets. Ha-Seong Kim became the center of attention on Friday night for making a couple of bad decisions. Then Blake Snell and Joe Musgrove took the mound for the Friars in the final two games before the All-Star break. Plus, the Padres selected a talented outfielder with their first round pick in the NLB Draft. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round

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64:30

Rather be the Padres or Mets right now? | 424

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/07/07

The San Diego Padres kick off a series against the New York Mets tonight at Petco Park. Going into the season we thought this was going to be a series between two really good teams but that hasn't been the case this year. The Padres are five games under .500 and the Mets also sit in a similar position. Which team has the better shot at making the postseason? Ben Fadden gives his thoughts before previewing the series. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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80:56

Padres sweep Ohtani & the Angels | 423

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/07/06

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win against the Los Angeles Angels. The offense showed up big in the first two games of the series with Xander Bogaerts homering in both contests and Jake Cronenworth becoming the first to drive in three runs off Shohei Ohtani in a single game! Nelson Cruz was designated for assignment...should that be a surprise? Seth Lugo took the mound in the series finale. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego

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110:32

Seidler speaks + Padres drop series to Reds | 422

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/07/02

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series loss to the Cincinnati Reds. There was another team meeting before the series opener on Friday but that didn't work results-wise, as they couldn't hold multiple leads which led to an extra inning loss (stop me if you've heard that before). Manny Machado and Juan Soto had big days on Saturday but that didn't make Ben feel much better about the team. In the series finale, the offense fought back late but didn't do much at the beginning

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66:08

Preller talks + Padres grades 50% through 2023 season...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/30

AJ Preller finally spoke Friday about the San Diego Padres terrible season so far. What were the main takeaways? Plus, Ben Fadden gives you a grade for the Padres as a whole as we've reached the halfway point in the 2023 season. Then, he goes through each of the main position players, the bullpen and the rotation. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel:

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98:06

Manny & "embarrassed" Padres swept by Pirates | 420

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/29

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series loss in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. After losing two in a row to the Washington Nationals over the weekend, you'd think they would've come out and not looked as flat as they did on Tuesday in game one of the series. Yu Darvish didn't start because he was sick and Steven Wilson was placed on the 15-day IL. Manny Machado said he didn't have time to speak to the media after the 9-4 loss. Although he spoke the following day, was it

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51:34

Is this the low point of the Padres season? } 419

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/27

It feels like the low point of the San Diego Padres season came in mid-May when they lost the series against the Kansas City Royals at home but we have a new one now. It was this past weekend against the Washington Nationals. Ben Fadden expands more on why this is the low point of the season and if things can get worse. Then, a preview of the Padres next series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round

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98:40

Padres lose series to MacKenzie Gore & the last place...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/26

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series disappointing series loss to the Washington Nationals. The offense exploded for the second consecutive game on Friday night but couldn't do it in either of the next two games. MacKenzie Gore dominated a San Diego lineup on Sunday that included Juan Soto, who AJ Preller thought was going to be a huge piece in a future World Series championship roster but they don't look like that type of team right now. Near the end of the show, Ben

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89:13

Padres could've won series vs. Giants but didn't | 417

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/23

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the final two games of the San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants series. After a disappointing first two games in the Bay Area, the third one was disappointing for a different reason: the umpires! Should the Padres have actually won Wednesday night's game? Plus, Blake Snell took the mound in the series finale and was given plenty of run support. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports, including which San Diego Wave players

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79:09

Padres blow first two vs. Giants | 416

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/21

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the first two games of the San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants series in the Bay Area. In game one the Padres three best relievers were unavailable and it ended up costing them in the ninth. Who's to blame? Then Seth Lugo made his return from the IL in game two with the team's best relievers coming in behind him. That didn't mean anything though, as the Friars lost in walk-off fashion again. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San

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94:56

Padres take 2/3 from the best team in Major League...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/19

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win to the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite having the game-tying run up at the plate on Friday night in the ninth inning, it wasn't a close contest. Blake Snell dominated his former team on Saturday to set up what ended up being a very close rubber match on Sunday. As always near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports which includes San Diego State notifying the Mountain West of their intention to leave the

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67:01

Tatis shines + Padres can't sweep Guardians | 414

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/16

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win against the Cleveland Guardians. Game 1 on Tuesday was what most Padres games should be looking like. Joe Musgrove had a quality start and the offense gave him more than enough run support. Did it continue the rest of the series? Plus, Fernando Tatis Jr. had himself perhaps the best game of his career on Wednesday night. What's in store for the Padres when the Tampa Bay Rays come to town? As always near the end of the show, Ben

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42:02

Padres-Guardians preview + state of San Diego sports...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/13

Ben Fadden gives you some background on the Cleveland Guardians along with the pitching matchups before Tuesday's series opener at Petco Park. Plus, there's some interesting news about a major pro sports owner investing into the new sports arena project. Is San Diego lined up to get another major pro sports team? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel:

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95:30

Padres should've swept the Rockies | 412

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/12

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series (win/loss) to the Colorado Rockies. Game 1 was certainly a Coors Field special, as 15 runs were combined between the two teams. In Game 2, Bob Melvin used six pitchers to get a one-run win--something the Padres have only done four times this season. On Sunday, Blake Snell took the bump and shoved but he may have been taken out too early by Bob Melvin. Manny Machado had himself one heck of a series with the highlight coming on Saturday

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65:59

Padres facing serious financial challenges | 411

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/09

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on a new piece out by Kevin Acee in the San Diego Union-Tribune that reports that the Padres are facing financial challenges. San Diego has amassed debt that can't get higher and possibly have reached a revenue source plateau. How important is it for the Padres to win this season? Plus, a preview of their upcoming series with the Rockies in Denver. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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47:20

Padres can't win two in a row vs. Mariners | 410

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/07

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres quick two-game series against the Seattle Mariners. Joe Musgrove may have only went five innings but he still pitched good enough to set up a win--the problem was the offense didn't come through with a single hit when there was a runner in scoring position. Michael Wacha then took the ball on Wednesday and the offense gave him more than enough run support. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports, including

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56:11

Juan Soto doesn't know why Padres are struggling | 409

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/06

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series finale with the Chicago Cubs. Plus, Juan Soto told the media on Sunday that he isn't the right person to answer why the Padres offense is struggling to be consistent. What is he trying to say? Xander Bogaerts didn't start on Monday. Should he go on the IL? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my MLB YouTube Channel:

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113:56

Manny returns for the Padres + Does AJ Preller need...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/05

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres first three games in the series against the Chicago Cubs. Just as Manny Machado makes his return other key Padres suffer injuries. Is Xander Bogaerts headed to the IL? What about Rougned Odor? Plus, the offense continues to be inconsistent as they did nothing on Friday and Sunday but had an encouraging game on Saturday. What will it take for the lineup to start being consistent? Ben also has some thoughts on some people thinking AJ Preller

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91:25

Padres have a winning road trip! | 407

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/06/01

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win against the Miami Marlins. Blake Snell has been pitching pretty good as of late (6 shutout innings Wednesday). Gary Sanchez certainly provided an impact for the Friars in his first action in the brown and gold! Will that continue? Plus, what changes should Major League Baseball make to the new TV broadcast? As always near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round Padres/San

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