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 HOFer Randy Jones passes away 19.11.2025 9:13

A sad day in San Diego, as the second Padre with their number retired passes away 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-...

Padres signaling what's to come this offseason? 18.11.2025 15:59

The Padres made a small move today and that could be what we're seeing for most of the winter 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...

Reaction: Seidler family looking for new Padres owner 14.11.2025 52:15

A huge bomb was dropped this morning, as John Seidler wrote a letter to fans announcing he and the Seidler family have begun to evaluate their future with the franchise, including a potential sale of the team. Should we really be surprised? Who could take over? Is this why AJ Preller hasn't been extended yet? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Padres want Luis Arraez back, Ruben Niebla associate manager coming soon 12.11.2025 23:57

Preller said today the Padres want to retain Arraez and Kevin Acee is reporting Ruben Niebla is expected to be named associate manager 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: ht...

Tatis needs to be traded? Stammen apologizes to Hundley for Padres manager search process 11.11.2025 18:49

Some thoughts on Craig Stammen doing the right thing and Fernando being thrown into trade talk again this offseason 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.appl...

Craig Stammen introduced as Padres manager 10.11.2025 20:39

Craig Stammen spoke to the media for the first time as manager of the Padres this morning 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...

Padres hire Craig Stammen as next manager! 06.11.2025 54:54

The Padres have pulled off another surprise managerial hire and it's a former Padre! What do you think of the move? 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....

Victor Rodriguez leaving Padres for Astros 06.11.2025 11:52

The Padres have yet to hire a manager and Victor Rodrigue got an offer from the Astros so he dipped 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...

Padres Yu Darvish missing 2026 season after elbow surgery, Peter Seidler Way unveiled 05.11.2025 31:16

Discussing the Padres news of the day--some good and some bad. 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-fa...

Padres Michael King and Robert Suarez opt for free agency 04.11.2025 18:43

The World Series is over so the offseason is officially upon us! 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-...

Padres fan reacts to Dodgers beating Blue Jays Game 7 World Series & SDFC's Game 2 loss in Portland 02.11.2025 27:34

What a terrible 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-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spo...

Padres have interviewed Ryan Flaherty for manager job 30.10.2025 14:07

Not a surprise but the big question is if he's a finalist 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...

What could Padres manager-bench coach duos look like? 30.10.2025 19:09

Would Bud Black come help Nick Hundley? Would Yadi Molina come coach for Albert Pujols instead of being in St. Louis? 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.ap...

Reaction: Hundley, Pujols, Niebla Padres manager finalists 30.10.2025 30:25

How would you rank the three publicized Padres manager finalists? 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...

Stephen Strasburg returning to SDSU baseball as special assistant 28.10.2025 14:19

Some really cool news for Aztecs fans to see today, as one of its legends Stephen Strasburg has returned to the baseball program to serve as a special assistant to Head Coach Kevin Vance 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:...

Former MLB GM makes interesting Padres free agent contract predictions 28.10.2025 14:54

Jim Bowden in The Athletic made some free agent contract predictions and some of them were questionable... 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/...

Weekend Reaction: SDFC win first playoff game with no Chucky! SDSU FB destroys Fresno State 27.10.2025 35:16

A great weekend for San Diegans! 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...

Carlos Hernandez wants Padres manager job 22.10.2025 18:24

An unexpected story from Dennis Lin today revealed former Padre catcher Carlos Hernandez would like to be the next manager of the team 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: ht...

Padres interviewing Pujols, Greupner denies Preller bad relationship 21.10.2025 27:03

Thoughts on the 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 Spotify:...

Padres quietly gave Greupner extension, not Preller 18.10.2025 50:43

Some thoughts on the latest piece in The Athletic from Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal 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-...

Report: Padres call Pujols with manager interview interest 17.10.2025 18:31

Of course the Padres should talk to Albert Pujols 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...

Full reaction: Shildt berated and micromanaged Padres coaches 15.10.2025 45:26

A breakdown of Kevin Acee's latest piece that goes into how Mike Shildt treated some of his coaching and support staff while managing the Padres. Here's Kevin's article: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/14/mike-shildt-left-padres-made-a-decision-to-go-home-in-part-due-to-inability-to-please-everyone/ Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Padres A.J. Preller speaks following Mike Shildt's retirement 15.10.2025 37:16

What should we take away from A.J. Preller's comments to the media today? 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-...

Reaction: Padres manager Mike Shildt retires 14.10.2025 1:19:35

Shocking news out of Petco Park today, as Mike Shildt announced he is retiring from baseball after over 30 years in the game. How should we look back on his tenure here and who could A.J. Preller go after to replace Shildt? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter....

Report: Padres sources expect Shildt and Preller to stay 09.10.2025 20:51

You can read Kevin Acee's piece here: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/08/what-will-padres-focus-on-after-being-exposed-in-playoff-series-loss-to-cubs/ 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/tal...