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Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast

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San Diego Padres
Padres
Milwaukee Brewers
Major League Baseball
San Diego
Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball
World Series
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Tampa Bay Rays
Playoffs
Petco Park
Chicago Cubs
National League Championship Series
Ethan Salas
San Diego FC
MLB
College Football Playoff
Baseball Analytics
Little League World Series

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 open the 9am hour talking about MLB Award season before we get to The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie’s top stories of the morning! Then we bring you this week’s Football Threesome before we wrap up the show by discussing any Hallowe... more

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with some Halloween fun on a Friday, and since Benny admitted earlier in the week that he hated carving a pumpkin as a kid, so Woodsy and Paul brought a pumpkin and a carving kit into the studio this morning to see what... more

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking more about the MLB offseason and how free agency will look, will players fly off the board soon, wait till after the lockout, etc. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our bud... more

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Recent Guests

Eno Sarris
Baseball writer and analyst for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Smart Baseball With Eno Sarris!
Craig Elsten
Host of the Padres Hot Tub and Cro-Maniacs podcasts
Episode: Monday, October 26th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Darren Smith
SDFC broadcaster and host of the Friar Territory podcast
San Diego FC
Episode: Friday, October 23rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW
LZ Harrington
San Diego State sophomore guard
San Diego State
Episode: Friday, October 23rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Skip Schumaker
Manager of the Texas Rangers and former Major League Baseball player
Texas Rangers
Episode: Friday, October 16th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
JD Wicker
Athletic Director at SDSU
San Diego State University
Episode: Friday, October 9th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Katerina Makarya
Professional athlete, Wave
Wave FC
Episode: Friday, October 9th, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Katarina Makary
Player featured at the PCA event
Wave (Soccer)
Episode: 6am Hour - So What's Next For The San Diego Padres?
Sammy Levitt
Play-by-play/ Padres analyst
San Diego Padres broadcaster
Episode: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 - FULL SHOW

Hosts

Ben Higgins
Host with a focus on Padres coverage and on-air persona; multiple appearances across episodes.
Stephen Woods
Co-host known for chemistry with Ben and in-depth discussion on Padres and MLB topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 322 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E dela Motte 2006
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise strong host chemistry and Padres-focused content.
Overall sentiment is highly positive about coverage and banter; some critique repetitive ad reads.
Ads are frequently mentioned as a downside by some listeners.

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Friday, October 23rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Q: What have these two analytically minded teams done this year and overall to be successful, and what do they do differently from other organizations with analytics?
Sarris cites investment in technology and larger analytics departments, distinctive pitch designs, an emphasis on putting the ball in play in the postseason, and the Rays' use of fast outfielders who react quickly to balls in play.
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Q: What did you make of Kevin Cash's decision then to pitch Nick Martinez tonight in game one and push Rasmussen and Peralta back to games two and three?
Sarris says the plan may let Rasmussen face Logan Henderson rather than Jacob Mizorowski and help preserve Rasmussen's command by avoiding fatigue.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Q: If the Padres do not make moves before the lockout, will their new owners have hurt their credibility with fans?
The hosts disagree: Woods says inactivity during a narrow signing window could undermine the owners' promise to compete, while Ben says fans should judge the offseason by whether the team ultimately builds a strong rotation, not when it does so.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 - FULL SHOW
Q: Is having the same core of players year after year a good thing for the San Diego Padres, or could it become a problem?
The hosts say a stable core is valuable and point to the excitement and consistency of the Padres' recent seasons, while noting the team still needs postseason success and a championship.
7am Hour - Check Swing Controversy, DDT, + Craig Elsten Joins The Show!
Q: How much, if at all, does this World Series change the CBA negotiations that will be going on this off season?
Craig says it will not change negotiations, since each side will use the matchup to advance its existing position. He notes that both teams are well-run organizations that invest in their operations without relying on enormous free-agent contracts.

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A lively, fact-forward sports show anchored by two San Diego hosts who blend energetic morning banter with deep Padres coverage. Episodes routinely mix team news, bullpen usage, pitching strategy, and ownership/league context with light personal anecdotes, fan interaction, and local culture. Guests span Padres executives, former players, broadcasters, and national sports media, providing a well-rounded mix of on-field insight and business perspectives. The format often features roundtable discussions, real-time game analysis, and sponsor reads, making it a dependable hub for Padres fans and local sports enthusiasts who enjoy a casual, high-energy talk radio vibe with credible insiders.

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2. Craig Elsten
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4. LZ Harrington
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6. JD Wicker
7. Katerina Makarya
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