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Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast

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San Diego Padres
Padres
San Diego
Major League Baseball
Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Dodgers
NCAA Tournament
Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Francisco Giants
Mexico City
Fernando Tatís Jr.
Bret Boone
Petco Park
Manny Machado
San Diego FC
Spring Training
Mason Miller
MLB
San Diego, United States

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 & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy needing some assistance as he attempts to go through his spam folder in his email. Then we play a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys are joined by the great Eno Sarris from The Athl... more

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a little bit about the World Cup as we have now completed the first full round of the group stage. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys bring back a classic piece of audio for Throwback ... more

Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy and Paul try to tell Ben about the awkward predicament they have found themselves, and Ben lets us all know what he will be up to later ... more

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Recent Guests

Uncle Teddy Lightner
Longtime storyteller and panel guest referenced by hosts
Local radio figure
Episode: 6am Hour - Ready For The Weekend + MLB CBA Updates
Craig Stammon
Skipper of the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
Episode: 6am Hour - Padres Back In Action Tonight!
Griffin Cannon
Interview guest mentioned as upcoming segment
Baseball insider / analyst
Episode: 9am Hour - In-Season Sammy, MLB Reacharound, + Padres Pregame!
Clark Ferenholdt
Padres minor league insider for Mad Friars
Mad Friars / mlb.com
Episode: Friday May 8th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Clark Ferenhold
Writer for Mad Friars and Padres minor league insights podcaster
Mad Friars
Episode: 6am Hour - Padres Drop Series Opener To The Cardinals Last Night
David Torresani
Aztec transfer from Italy, discussed as a new SDSU roster addition
San Diego State University
Episode: Tuesday May 5th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Ben Higgins
Sports anchor joining the hosts
San Diego media
Episode: 6am Hour - Woodsy Cashes In One Of His Chips..
Will Venable
Manager of the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Episode: Friday May 1st, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Patty Merrill
Head coach of the San Diego Seals (NLL)
San Diego Seals
Episode: Friday May 1st, 2026 - FULL SHOW

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 316 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

8am Hour - Woodsy's Wild Trade Proposal + Dennis Lin On Padres Still Being Buyers
Q: Dennis, what is the Padres' approach to the trade deadline given their current payroll situation?
Dennis Lin explains they're weighing whether to buy for immediate impact, considering the luxury tax threshold and potential returns, while also evaluating how much help is needed and which prospects could be involved.
8am Hour - The Padres Are Going To Break Us All
Q: What do you think is the main reason for the Padres' offensive struggles?
The group leans toward attributing the issues to players and execution rather than solely to the manager, suggesting a combination of personnel and approach that hasn't clicked, with some acknowledging systemic issues but not blaming Stamman entirely.
7am Hour - Offense Still Struggling, DDT, + Bret Boone Checks In!
Q: What is the toughest decision in bullpen management in a tied game late, and why might you save Mason Miller for the 10th instead of the 9th?
The hosts weigh the trade-off between using their best reliever early to hold the line and saving him for higher leverage later innings, arguing that a clean 9th inning can prevent the risk of a costly 10th-inning situation, while also noting the possibility of securing a win with the pressure on the offense.
8am Hour - TRADE Mason Miller!? + Dennis Lin Calls In!
Q: What are you hearing about whether the Padres will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?
Dennis Lin suggests the Padres are more inclined to buy if they stay above .500, but ownership changes and competitive timing make the decision nuanced; bullpen and starting pitching upgrades are likely, with a tendency toward acquiring help rather than dismantling the core unless the situation deteriorates.
8am Hour - Who Gets The Blame + Eno Sarris Joins The Show!
Q: What role does Steven Souza Jr. have with the offense during these struggles?
Eno Sarris explains that the hitting coach's role is limited when players aren't producing, and the team must evaluate broader issues like swing mechanics, pitch selection, and overall approach rather than blaming a single coach.

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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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1. Uncle Teddy Lightner
2. Craig Stammon
3. Griffin Cannon
4. Clark Ferenholdt
5. Clark Ferenhold
6. David Torresani
7. Ben Higgins
8. Will Venable

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