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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Shildt's King and Darvish updates, Padres call up Bradgley Rodriguez 30.05.2025 12:56

Some positive news on Michael King and Yu Darvish but we still don't know when they'll return 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/gasla...

A disappointing series win for the Padres over Marlins? | 692 29.05.2025 52:55

Thoughts on the Padres series win over the Marlins 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/id156453010...

Padres come back from down 6-0 to beat Marlins 28.05.2025 13:41

A team win tonight to clinch the series win! 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 Sp...

Padres walk off Marlins in wild fashion & Darvish/King updates 27.05.2025 14:21

The Padres went 1-for-11 with RISP and won 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 Spot...

Michael King on IL but Padres still take Braves series | 691 26.05.2025 36:12

Thoughts on the Padres three-game set with the Atlanta Braves 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/...

Padres Yu Darvish expected to be examined in coming days 25.05.2025 12:06

Not a great update from Kevin Acee this morning...we don't know how long Yu is going to be out after it seemed like he was close to returning 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 Podca...

Chucky Lozano, San Diego FC beat LA Galaxy at the death! 25.05.2025 16:39

What a win at Snapdragon for SDFC! 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: htt...

Base running error helps Padres snap 6-game losing streak in Braves series opener 24.05.2025 13:37

What a way to end a losing streak, huh? 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 swept at Blue Jays, have 6 straight losses | 690 22.05.2025 1:11:17

Thoughts on the Padres getting swept by the Blue Jays in Toronto. The offense in the first two games was essentially non-existent, as they continued their 0-for with RISP (0-for-32 after Wednesday's game). Are there any things they should switch up? Gavin Sheets homered twice to keep them in the series finale but the Jays kept coming back after taking punches in extras. Plus, updates on Yu Darvish...

What's going on with Yu Darvish? Padres lose 4th straight 21.05.2025 13:54

Yu Darvish is not with the team in Toronto as originally planned. Plus, the offense scored no runs tonight in the series opener at the Rogers Centre 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 Appl...

Kelsey Plum makes history in Sparks Opener, Carrington & Paopao debut with Wings, Dream 19.05.2025 24:02

An update on the San Diegans coming off WNBA Opening Weekend 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...

Padres swept by Mariners in first half of 2025 Vedder Cup | 689 19.05.2025 47:23

Thoughts on the Padres three-game set at home vs. their "rival" 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...

Previewing San Diego's WNBA players entering 2025: Kelsey Plum, DiJonai Carrington, Te-Hina Paopao 16.05.2025 35:17

The WNBA season starts on Friday with a few San Diegans in action! 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-padre...

Padres win Angels series! | 688 15.05.2025 56:05

Thoughts on the Padres three-game set vs. the Angels. A game they should've won ended up a loss in game one but then Fernando Tatis Jr. sent Petco into a frenzy with his first walkoff homer! Randy Vasquez got the series finale start on Wednesday night. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padr...

Robert Suarez forgets how to throw strikes in Padres loss vs. Angels 13.05.2025 18:24

A brutal night for Padres fans as we watch Robert Suarez walk four in a row to choke away the 9th inning lead 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/...

Padres win series, crush Rockies in historic fashion | 687 11.05.2025 53:36

Thoughts on the Padres series win over the Rockies this weekend in Colorado. Plus, Bud Black got fired 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/podcas...

Padres drop 13 on Rockies in Cronenworth's return & make trade 10.05.2025 16:15

One down in Denver. Two to go 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://...

Padres can't win first series at Yankee Stadium | 686 08.05.2025 42:26

Thoughts on the Padres-Yankees series in New York. Jackson Merrill returned in the middle game and Jake Cronenworth could be back before the end of the week! Is Dylan Cease hurt? 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.inst...

Merrill returns, Padres send Campusano back down, Cronenworth update 07.05.2025 16:51

Some thoughts on the Padres action from Tuesday 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...

Shildt goes NUTS on ump, Padres come back to beat Yankees after sweeping Pirates | 685 06.05.2025 1:11:06

Thoughts on how the Padres played over the weekend and game one in New York against the Yankees 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/gasla...

Tatis Jr. takes win for Padres in Pittsburgh, Campusano called up, Merrill and Cronenworth rehabbing 04.05.2025 21:37

Thoughts on Saturday's Padres game and news 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 Spo...

Tatis Jr. exits Padres win with left forearm contusion, Lockridge called up, Kolek starting Sunday 03.05.2025 20:00

Thoughts on the biggest Padres news of the day 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...

Merrill returning soon? Padres sweep Giants in two game series | 684 01.05.2025 45:51

Thoughts on the Padres two-game set at home vs. the Giants. Luis Arraez and Jason Heyward returned on Tuesday while Yuli Gurriel was DFA'd and Mason McCoy hit the IL. Xander Bogaerts hit his first homer of the year in the first game--something we all were waiting for. Michael King pitched on Wednesday afternoon. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Bogaerts finally homers, Arraez and Heyward return in Padres win over Giants 30.04.2025 16:15

Another solid start from Nick Pivetta and Xander Bogaerts driving in three runs helped San Diego snap their four-game losing streak! 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: http...

Luis Arraez expected to return Tuesday to Padres lineup vs. Giants 29.04.2025 11:46

The Padres could be getting one of their best players back tomorrow 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-die...