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Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Foul Territory Network
San Diego Padres
Major League Baseball
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Manny Machado
Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB
AJ Preller
Dylan Cease
Padres
Petco Park
Jackson Merrill
Nick Pivetta
Chicago Cubs
Craig Stammen
Michael King
Xander Bogaerts
Yu Darvish
San Francisco Giants
Atlanta Braves
Ethan Salas

A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty Caswell, San Diego radio voice Darren Smith and former Padres All-Star Heath Bell. The trio brings you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

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Latest Episodes

Are the Padres the best worst team in MLB or the worst best team? Shout-out to the Athletic's Dennis Lin.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell jump into the numbers from the Padres 3-6 homestand, the familiar defense of the Padres hitting coach and if th... more

The Padres are swept by the Phillies, completing a dismal 3-6 home stand.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres 3-0 loss to the Phillies and the continued, woeful shutout with runners in scoring position. Who is to blame for the Padres ... more

What do we make of the San Diego Padres at the one-third mark of the season after their latest shutout by the Philadelphia Phillies?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the RISP disaster, Manny Machado's candor about the blame falling on him, an... more

What did we learn about the San Diego Padres after their series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the shutout by Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, the heavy continued scrutiny circling around Fernando Tatis and com... more

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Recent Guests

Mason Miller
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Episode: Padres closer Mason Miller talks Star Wars & being an inspiration
Ty France
Padres infielder; Aztec for Life
San Diego Padres
Episode: Padres private BP, Stammen's decisions, Ty France joins the show
Sung Moon Song
Padres rookie shortstop/infielder providing energy in debut
San Diego Padres
Episode: Padres send message with lineup shakeup, Sung Moon Song's spark
Griffin Canning
Padres pitcher making his debut after Achilles rehab
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Episode: Padres snap skid, impressive Griffin Canning, Ownership makes statement
Andy Masur
News/podcaster, WGN Radio Chicago
WGN Radio
Episode: Andy Masur on Padres & Cubs, ownership's appearance, Giolito speaks
Lucas Giolito
Pitcher
San Diego Padres
Episode: Andy Masur on Padres & Cubs, ownership's appearance, Giolito speaks
Jared Diamond
Senior writer, The Wall Street Journal (hosted the Mason Miller piece)
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Padres are best team in MLB, Jared Diamond on ownership & Mason Miller
Dennis Lin
Padres insider, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Dennis Lin talks Padres ownership, Castellanos surging for Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Padres superstar, discussed as leadoff candidate and lineup discussions
San Diego Padres
Episode: Padres avoid sweep, Craig Stammen's lineup changes, Tatis back at leadoff

Hosts

Darren Smith
Host of the Padres-focused show with deep ties to local Padres media and broadcasting history.
Marty Caswell
Co-host and longtime Padres reporter known for on-site coverage and fan engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Microphone volume levels.

    I have always enjoyed all of your content. Throw out the many years you guys have been doing your stuff. FWIW Marty's microphone is way louder than anyone else so it does create an issue of turning up and down the volume every time someone talks. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sdbob14
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best around

    Darren and Marty are back! All is right in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skiingkid68
    United States2 months ago
  • Padres Coverage

    Excellent podcast and content! You guys do a great job of covering Padres news and give great insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick name s
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Always a great listen. Easy way to keep up with the team. Can’t wait for the season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drs1616
    United States5 months ago
  • Padres content

    Absolutely phenomenal content Kyle, Mike, and Heath provide. They do a great job of covering all things related to the Padres.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    march813
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise deep Padres coverage and insightful analysis from hosts and guests.
Audio quality is a recurring issue for some episodes, but content and guest quality remain strong.
Guests and hosts are consistently versed in Padres lore and frontline coverage, making episodes feel timely and engaging.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#115
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#65
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#216
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#185
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#199
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#26
Brazil/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Flat loss to Dodgers, Jackson Merrill injury, what can the Padres do with Tatis?
Q: What will it take for Tatis to start hitting the ball in the air again?
The guests suggest a combination of fewer conflicting messages from coaches, getting back to simple, repeatable mechanics, and a mental reset that reduces pressure—along with possibly reworking his spot in the lineup to relieve expectations until he regains consistency.
Padres private BP, Stammen's decisions, Ty France joins the show
Q: Ty, what's the biggest thing about always being prepared to be a pinch hitter, especially on an 0-1 count?
Preparation and routine; staying sharp when not playing regularly, trusting your preparation, and being ready to seize an opportunity when it comes.
Padres are best team in MLB, Jared Diamond on ownership & Mason Miller
Q: Jared, welcome to Friar Territory.
Jared Diamond explains the ownership news, clarifies the remaining structure with Seidler supporters, and shares insights on how the ownership group could affect the Padres' payroll and decision making.
Mason Miller sizzles, Dave Flemming says Padres and Giants have a lot in common
Q: What stood out to you about the managerial setup for the Giants and Padres early in the season?
Dave highlighted the novelty and pressure of rookie managers in both teams, with the Giants' stability theme and Padres' ongoing bullpen and roster decisions shaping the early returns.
Mason Miller sizzles, Dave Flemming says Padres and Giants have a lot in common
Q: Dave, how do you view ABS so far and its impact on game flow and fan reception?
Dave noted that the fan reaction has been positive and entertaining, but he also raised longer-term questions about where the system will end up and how it will be used going forward.

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A Padres-focused show delivering news, analysis, and unvarnished commentary on roster moves, ownership dynamics, and on-field performance. Episodes routinely blend sharp analysis of lineups, injuries, and pitching depth with behind-the-scenes clubhouse color, cross-team comparisons, and sponsor reads. Notable are high-profile guest appearances and in-depth discussions on ownership implications, strategic shifts, and the team's longer-term championship window, all delivered in a lively, personal style. The program tends to attract die-hard Padres fans who want both market-wide context and player-level storytelling, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, banter, and fan engagement.

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1. Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast
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2. Ty France
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4. Griffin Canning
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