Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

Ben Fadden goes through five of the most regrettable deals Padres GM AJ Preller has made and concludes by selecting the one trade he'd undo if he had the chance to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his appreciation to you on his 100th episode before discussing a hypothetical Trey Mancini acquisition and ESPN's top 100 players of all time list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you the latest on the CBA/lockout talks between Major League Baseball and the Players Association before telling you what is making him so frustrated about these "heated" discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since it's episode 98 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden figured it would be nice to look back on the '98 Padres season and give some props to some of the lesser known players who shouldn't be forgotten for the role they played in the 1998 NL Championship season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a fun episode for you today, as Ben Fadden gives his thoughts about whether or not Tony Gwynn would have hit .400 in 1994 if the season didn't stop in August. Do you agree with his opinion? Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all of the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sits down with The Pitching Ninja to discuss how talented the Padres pitching staff is, Yu Darvish as a person, and what the problems with the baseball Hall of Fame voting are after the 2022 results were announced on Tuesday. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing on YouTube for all the Padres content you nee...

Ben Fadden also reacts to the latest CBA updates after Tuesday's bargaining session. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives a quick update on the lockout before getting into why Joe Musgrove deserves an extension and what a possible extension could look like Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Manny Machado's trainer, Nick Soto, to discuss what helps Manny Machado stay healthy every year, his workout routines in the offseason and during the season, his diet, and his mentality going to work every day. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all of the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Franmil Reyes' recent Padres Twitter activity and goes back to the 2019 trade he was involved in. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to the YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden talks with former San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross to talk about if he's still trying to pitch in the major leagues, the best moments of his career, what former Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley is up to, what Matt Kemp was like as a teammate, AJ Preller as a person, and his post playing career desires. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTu...

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on a fan's submitted trade proposal involving the Padres and Royals before giving you his answers to Dennis Lin's Padres fan survey. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you this thoughts on the latest CBA news and Eric Hosmer's wife replying to Padres fans on Twitter before breaking down why the Padres probably won't be trading for A's first baseman Matt Olson before Opening Day. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Ben Fadden sits down with David Samson to discuss a variety of topics, including: When Barry Bonds made a situation about himself Padres ownership's spending habits Peter Seidler and Ron Fowler's "blind loyalty" to AJ Preller Was Manny Machado's contract an overpay? What Preller is like behind the scenes negotiating deals Why Samson wouldn't sign Kris Bryant or Nick Castellanos Where the Padres st...

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on a recent report that the Padres had interest in hiring Carlos Beltran to be a coach. Also, former GM Jim Bowden released his top 25 remaining free agents article and had some interesting players that are fits for the Friars. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more a...

Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann are back together to talk about the anniversary of Jerry Coleman's death, Ken Rosenthal getting dumped by MLB Network, and Eric Hosmer's big wedding before getting into Jake Peavy's Hall of Fame chances. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Cameron Maybin's retirement and Ken Rosenthal not returning to MLB Network before telling you his 2022 Hall of Fame ballot (if he had one). Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Jacob Redondo to talk about the Padres future--including the status of Mike Clevinger's rehab, Luis Campusano and Eric Hosmer potentially being on the move, and what an ideal offseason would be for the Friars when all things are said and done! Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Lear...

On the day the 2021 Holiday Bowl was canceled, Ben Fadden breaks down Tony Gwynn's legendary career, specifically the prime of his career where he had two great chances of winning the MVP award over the player who actually won. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! We also have a YouTube channel so subscribe to that as well. Learn more about your ad ch...

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Bob Melvin's new coaching staff before getting into what his number one Padres signing wish is this Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discussed a possible trade that the Padres and Red Sox could execute. It involves Eric Hosmer and Luis Campusano on the Padres side of things, which could be enticing to Boston. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden got the chance to catch up with Padres starter Clayton Richard. The following topics were discussed: Clayton's coaching career Is he retired for good? Looking back at the 2009 Peavy-White Sox trade involving Clayton "Very disappointing" 2010 finish Could've the 2010 team won the World Series if they made the postseason? AJ Preller beh...

On Episode 78 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discusses the following topics:   -The Padres new bench coach hire  -Why a lockout is happening right now  -The players perspective  -The league and owners perspective   -Breaking down the Players and League statements  -When will there be a resolution? Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn...

Ben Fadden sits down with you on MLB Lockout Eve to discuss the following topics: Padres offseason moves thus far Signing of Luis Garcia Melancon going to Dbacks in confusing move Will Preller be on the hot seat if Hosmer isn't traded? And more! Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down and talks how wild this MLB free agency has been this offseason before getting into where the Padres stand in the rotation and the bullpen and how they might upgrade in those areas. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices