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Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast

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San Diego Padres
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Major League Baseball
Baseball
San Diego
World Cup
Chicago
Los Angeles Dodgers
Manny Machado
Fernando Tatís Jr.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Mexico City
Bret Boone
Dodgers
San Diego FC
Mason Miller
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
San Diego, United States
MLB

Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan.

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Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the sho... more

Ben & Paul open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie’s top headlines of the morning, including the WNBA having to delete a video from their social media channels. Then Benny tells us about a very awkward moment he had earlier th... more

Ben & Paul start the 8am hour by letting Woodsy enjoy some of his Hawaiian vacation, and we hear about Benny's trip to Las Vegas this weekend for his son's 21st birthday. Then we get to today's MLB Reacharound before the manager of the Padres, Craig ... more

Padres skipper Craig Stammen joined Ben & Woods on Friar Friday for The Management Report! Listen here as Craig discusses his team putting together a 5 game winning streak recently, how they are embracing “pitching chaos”, Monday’s trade deadline, an... more

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Recent Guests

Ava Kirchner
ABC 10 News reporter/producer
ABC 10 News
Episode: Tuesday, July 14 Full Show
Tali LaToyi
ABC 10 News reporter/producer
ABC 10 News
Episode: Tuesday, July 14 Full Show
Tali LaToy
Tali LaToy, Channel 10 News reporter/anchor in studio
ABC 10 News (Channel 10)
Episode: 7-14 8am Hour - Best Butts on the Padres + Take On Woods & Ben reads rap
Ava Kershner
ABC 10 News reporter/producer/anchor
ABC 10 News
Episode: 7-14 6am Hour - Foreplay, Homerun Derby + Ava Kershner & Tali Letoi join us in studio!
Tali Letoi
ABC 10 News reporter/producer/anchor
ABC 10 News
Episode: 7-14 6am Hour - Foreplay, Homerun Derby + Ava Kershner & Tali Letoi join us in studio!
David Shapiro
Criminal defense attorney invited as a guest analyst
David P. Shapiro, Criminal Defense Attorneys
Episode: 6am Hour - Padres Lose Last Night, Split Series With AZ
Craig Stanton
Sports reporter joining from Chicago
Episode: 9am Hour - Reindl Report, Game 2 Preview + More Chicago Antics
Judson Richards
Former San Diego radio host, now Chicago news/sports anchor
Audacy Chicago (The Fan / 97.3 The Fan)
Episode: 8am Hour - Judson Richards, Take On Woods, + Dennis Lin!
Tony Nguyen Jr.
Padres broadcast team member
San Diego Padres broadcast team
Episode: 9am Hour - Reindl Report, Kids At Work, + Padres Go For The Sweep!

Hosts

Ben Higgins
Co-host of the show, sports anchor, frequently described as the primary on-air talent with strong San Diego local presence
Steven Woods
Co-host of The Ben & Woods Show, on-air personality; often part of in-show banter and guest interactions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 319 ratings
  • The Best in SD

    Ben and Woods are the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobadohshe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bad radio

    Ben is a nerd who hates to be critical and woods is not even a San Diegan or a die hard pads fan who just loves to talk about his wife and daughters as if anyone cares

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    scott peee on his wife
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great (except the ads)

    Long time, devoted Tier 1—love the content and feeling connected to my hometown from afar. Just more annoyed by the ads; lately they are way more frequent and annoying to skip. Wish they would rein these in a little or offer an ad-free subscription option.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    D_Dubbs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show but ……

    Love all the awesome Padres content. Woods, Ben and Paulie have great chemistry. However I could do with less information about Wood’s sex life. TMI Man.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Katie8509
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it!

    😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E dela Motte 2006
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows are seen as a reliable source for Padres updates with a relatable, local flavor.
Fans praise chemistry and entertainment value, noting strong on-air rapport and Padres focus.
Listeners appreciate deep Padres knowledge and engaging banter, though some dislike ad frequency and personal life chatter.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

8am Hour - Who Has Ben's Number + Dennis Lin Checks In!
Q: How would you characterize the trade deadline strategy—buying, selling, or a hybrid approach?
Lin describes a potentially mixed strategy, with considerations to acquire key pieces for next year while also addressing immediate needs, and points to the risk of sacrificing future assets without a clear long-term plan.
8am Hour - Who Has Ben's Number + Dennis Lin Checks In!
Q: Do you think Stammen will be the long-term managerial choice, or is there uncertainty about leadership direction?
Dennis Lin suggests there's ongoing assessment with multiple managers under consideration, indicating uncertainty about long-term leadership and the likelihood of changes depending on performance and organizational priorities.
8am Hour - Who Has Ben's Number + Dennis Lin Checks In!
Q: What do you get the sense is the general vibe around the team right now?
Dennis Lin explains that both management and players may be skeptical about a deep playoff run due to aging contracts and uncertain 2027 projections, suggesting a cautious, two-pronged outlook that weighs both market decisions and on-field performance.
Friday July 10th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Q: What is the strategy for the MLB Draft coming up?
Kemp explains that the Padres typically focus on high school pitchers and a mix of college players, balancing upside with signability, while leveraging NIL and qualifying offers to optimize draft capital.
7-14 9am Hour - Ava & Tali's worst stories + World Cup Report & Ben Reads Metalfest Lineup
Q: How do the hosts feel about journalism today?
They express frustration with public distrust but defend journalists as generally honest and dedicated to fairness, noting the rigorous efforts to verify facts and present multiple perspectives, even when they face negative perceptions.

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What is Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two San Diego–based sports talk hosts anchor a high-energy, long-form weekday show focused on Padres baseball and local sports culture, mixing sharp game analysis with personal banter, caller chats, and frequent in-studio guests. Episodes spotlight on-field performance, roster moves, and prospects (notably Ethan Salas), balanced with light entertainment segments, sponsor reads, and park-side event updates. A recurring strength is the blend of analytics-driven insight from guests with the hosts' humor and camaraderie, creating a relatable yet data-informed vibe for Padres fans and local sports enthusiasts. The format tends to feature management perspectives from team guests, deep dives into pitching and roster strategy, and timely calls-to-a... more

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2. Tali LaToyi
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7. Craig Stanton
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