The Darren Smith Show

Hour 2- LA Times USC reporter Ryan Kartje talks Caleb Williams, Headlines We’ll Never Get To includes SWA changing boarding process, texts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Times’ USC reporter Ryan Kartje on covering Caleb Williams, what makes him such a great QB, how he connected with teammates and absurdity of criticism for painting his nails and showing emotion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren, Marty, and Jriff predict who will end the Padres' homerless streak, Ian FItzsimmons chats about the NFL Draft, Jriff shares his call of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN’s Ian Fitzsimmons previewed the NFL draft, why 5 QB’s will go in the first round, the knock against JJ McCarthy & why Raiders & Vikings could trade up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Bob Scanlan talks Padres & super Dylan Cease, Fernando Tatis and Profar join Hosmer's podcast, Headlines We'll Never Get To, texts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Padres analyst Bob Scanlan on how effective Waldron's knuckleball can be at Coors, incredible Dylan Cease & how players view must-win series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Is it a must-win series for the Padres? Marty recaps her conversation with A.J. Preller, Call Of Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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NFLN's Omar Ruiz previewed the buzz around the NFL draft, why Raiders and Vikings could trade up for a QB, if JJ McCarthy is a first round QB and if it makes sense for Rams to draft Matthew Stafford's replacement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aztecs analyst JR Tolver on what stood out from the Aztec Fast Spring Showcase, which player has the edge at quarterback and why Sean Lewis teams are about balance and explosiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hour 2- Kevin Ace talks Padres, Headlines We'll Never Get To includes Jets trading Zack Wilson to Jets, Jaedon LeDee not listed in NBA mock draft, #AskDarren texts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Acee on the Padres sloppy errors, why Mike Shildt hasn't considered dropping Bogaerts in order, Luis Campusano's playing time and if teams are making adjustments to Jackson Merrill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJ's Jared Diamond on why Angel Hernandez isn't actually graded as the worst umpire in MLB, why the league could get rid of him if they wanted to and if umpire theatrics are good for baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- The numbers behind Mike Shildt's first Padres ejection, Xander Bogaerts emerges from slump, WSJ's Jared Diamond explains why Angel Hernandez isn't the worst umpire in MLB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT broadcaster Spero Dedes on massive success of the play-in tourney, the Thunder's biggest challenge, intrigue of Mavs vs. Clippers and if the Suns have turned a corner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2- Dennis Lin talks Padres and Yu Darvish concerns, why is a woman's bachelorette party called a Hen party? Headlines We'll Never Get To, Caitlin Clark jerseys shatters record, Texts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Lin on if Yu Darvish's injury is a cause for concern and how they replace him, the Padres depth issues, Xander's concerning exit velocity numbers and if his struggles are tied in to his wrist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1- Darren attempts to interpret some of Taylor Swift's new songs, appreciating Ted Leitner's remarkable and legendary broadcasting career, MLBN's Adnan Virk joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLBN's Adnan Virk on what Blue Jays team the Padres are facing and why the starting pitching is the strength, how much stock to put in RISP and Xander Bogaerts production in the leadoff role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Athletic's Jim Trotter on NBA's lifetime ban of Jontay Porter for gambling, why all leagues need a uniform no gambling policy & why the NBA & NFL isn't walking away from legalized sports gambling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.