Talking Friars

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

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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 he was 13. He’s been through the ups & the downs—from being at Petco Park when the Dodgers beat...

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Padres win game 1 of split doubleheader in Philly 02.07.2025 21:24

Padres had a big lead and then it got close at the end with Robert Suarez in the game 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-fo...

Why aren't Padres trying Luis Campusano? 02.07.2025 24:37

Thanks to those who joined this unplanned live stream tonight. Feel free to give your thoughts on the Luis Campusano/Padres catching situation in the comments! 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfr...

Padres dominated by Zack Wheeler, Phillies 01.07.2025 13:21

The Padres are 0-for-20 with RISP in their last two games Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id...

Padres walked off by Reds for series loss | 699 29.06.2025 1:05:06

Thoughts on the Padres weekend at Great American Ballpark vs. the Reds. Plus, injury updates on Michael King and Yu Darvish 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcast...

Gavin Sheets the hero in Padres comeback win at Reds 28.06.2025 15:04

Gavin Sheets has been putting in the work in LF and it paid off today! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-p...

Padres nearly no-hit by Reds Nick Martinez 28.06.2025 10:01

At least they didn't get no-hit by a former Padre Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id15645301...

Padres lineup thoughts, 26 games in 27 days stretch is over 25.06.2025 17:47

Mike Shildt has changed the lineup a little bit and I have some thoughts on that Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-s...

Benches clear, Padres drop 3/4 to Dodgers | 698 20.06.2025 1:28:32

Thoughts on the Padres four-game set vs. the Dodgers in LA 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1...

Padres walked off by Dodgers after 9th inning comeback 19.06.2025 19:51

Another kick in the nuts type of loss tonight Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 S...

Padres drop second game at Dodgers as emotions continue to be high 18.06.2025 24:48

The Padres took another early lead but the result was the same as last night: a loss Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-f...

Padres score off Ohtani but drop first game to Dodgers 17.06.2025 14:02

Dylan Cease didn't perform well enough once again at Dodger Stadium Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padr...

Report: Padres inquired about Rafael Devers before Giants Red Sox trade 16.06.2025 16:05

We shouldn't be surprised AJ inquired about Devers but how would this have even happened? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-b...

Merrill to IL, Padres drop D-backs series | 697 15.06.2025 47:00

Thoughts after the Padres series in Phoenix vs. the Snakes. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id...

Padres lose 2/3 to Dodgers | 696 12.06.2025 57:19

Thoughts on the Padres three-game set vs. LA 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spot...

Padres whoop Dodgers 11-1, LA punts in 6th 11.06.2025 14:18

That was unexpected Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spoti...

Padres fall apart in extra inning loss to Dodgers 10.06.2025 14:29

The Padres scored seven runs and lost Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify:...

Padres-Brewers quick thoughts (the part you can hear me) | 695 08.06.2025 24:54

So I went live on YouTube earlier and you couldn't hear me for the first 15-20 minutes so here is the part where you can...sorry about that Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcast...

Bogaerts, Arraez injured, Padres split 4-gamer with Giants | 694 06.06.2025 42:18

Thoughts on the Padres four-game set in the bay vs. Bob Melvin's Giants 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-pa...

Padres nearly tie Giants late in loss, Bogaerts exits with left shoulder soreness 05.06.2025 10:12

A tough loss for the Pads tonight Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: http...

Manny comes up clutch, Padres win 2nd straight in 10 innings 04.06.2025 15:56

It was a great team win and another night to appreciate the greatness of Manny Machado Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball...

Padres targeting Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran, beat Giants in 10 innings 03.06.2025 23:30

Thoughts on Dennis Lin's report that Jarren Duran is a Padres target and San Diego's win on Monday night in SF Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Sheets hurt, Padres take 2/3 from Pirates | 693 02.06.2025 1:06:45

Thoughts on the Padres series win vs. the Pirates at Petco Park 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fan...

SDFC grabs 3 points vs. Austin FC with two second half goals 01.06.2025 17:26

Luca de la Torre and Milan Iloski scored goals for SDFC to give them three points at home before guys head off for international duty! Over 27k showed up at The Snap Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...

Kelsey Plum returns to Las Vegas in Sparks loss | WNBA San Diego player update 31.05.2025 13:59

Kelsey Plum returned to where she won two WNBA championships. Didn't mention in the video but Te-Hina Paopao scored five points in nine minutes of Atlanta Dream's win over the Seattle Storm last night Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Ins...

Kelsey Plum's Sparks & Te-Hina Paopao's Dream face off & DiJonai Carrington returns to Connecticut 30.05.2025 25:07

Updates on the San Diegans in the WNBA! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter/X (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify...