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Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Foul Territory Network
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Manny Machado
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers
AJ Preller
Padres
Craig Stammen
MLB
Nick Pivetta
Dylan Cease
Xander Bogaerts
Michael King
Mason Miller
Petco Park
Chicago Cubs
Yu Darvish
San Francisco Giants
Trade Deadline
World Series

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

Does playoff seeding matter all that much for the San Diego Padres? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres eight-game winning streak being snapped by the Colorado Rockies, and what kind of missed opportunity it was with the Phillies, Cubs,... more

The San Diego Padres are on a mission.

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to break down the Padres impressive eight-game winning streak, and all the different ways they're finding to win closer than comfort games. The three discu... more

Are the San Diego Padres the team that went 5-1 versus the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals or the team that went 1-5 versus the Rays and Reds?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in the great Tim Kurkjian of Is This a Great Game or Wha... more

Manny Machado knows the Padres have no margin for error. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres finding a way to win against a bad Nationals bullpen, and why the players are scoreboard watching every bit as much as the fans and media. The ... more

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Recent Guests

Albert Pujols
Former MLB superstar, discussed Padres manager search
Former MLB player
Episode: Padres have no margin for error, does schedule favor Padres or DBacks?
Will Carroll
Injury expert, Injury Territory / Under the Knife
Injury Territory / Under the Knife (Substack)
Episode: Is Nick Pivetta close? | Padres huge series vs. Yankees | Injury expert Will Carroll
Fernando Tatís Jr.
Padres star; discussed ownership and his hot streak
San Diego Padres
Episode: Fernando Tatis sizzling, Padres sweep Twins, players react to new owners
Mark Grant
Padres broadcaster, frequent commentator
Padres broadcast team
Episode: Padres rotation strength, Fernando Tatis' moment, new owners are near
Kyle Hart
Pitcher for the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
Episode: Kyle Hart joins the show, Joe Musgrove nears a return, Mize bounces back
Geoff Blum
Astros analyst, former Padre, World Series champion with the White Sox
Houston Astros (analyst)
Episode: Padres huge homestand, Robbie Ray debuts, Astros analyst Geoff Blum
Mason Miller
Padres pitcher, interviewed via Q&A
San Diego Padres
Episode: The Padres need drastic changes, Kyle Glaser joins the show
Jackson Merrill
Padres prospect discussed on the show, interviewed during the segment
San Diego Padres
Episode: Jackson Merrill says Padres best is ahead, should Friars buy or sell?
Evan Drellich
Senior writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Padres make or break homestand, Evan Drellich on ownership, labor dispute

Hosts

Darren Smith
Host of Friar Territory; Padres insider on air
Marty Caswell
Co-host and longtime Padres reporter

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    Great content as always! Love hearing Darren and Marty’s insights, they have the best takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loeys1655
    United States8 days ago
  • Padres

    Darren and Marty are awesome. I love this podcast and think it’s great to keep up with the Padres with them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcm2949
    United States2 months ago
  • Amusing and thought provoking

    Today’s episode was extra amusing and thought provoking, playing the “what if” game! You two are terrific as always!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strecker
    United States4 months ago
  • Best in the business!!!

    Darren and Marty are the absolute best in the SD market and have the best insights and information for Padre fans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AC#22
    United States4 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    So glad to hear you both again!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GpPpbOaM
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Audience notes high entertainment value and strong chemistry among hosts.
Fans commend accessibility and candid discussions, with occasional audio quality feedback.
Listeners praise deep Padres coverage and insights from hosts.
Many appreciate guest expertise and timely trade deadline discussions.

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Apple Podcasts
#87
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#217
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#64
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#203
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#73
Denmark/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Padres wasted opportunities versus Reds, how will the Padres use Ethan Salas?
Q: How much playing time does Salas have a chance to play his way into, and what could his role look like as the season progresses?
Salas could start as a defensive catcher with opportunities to DH or pinch hit, depending on matchups and roster needs; his defense and game-calling will be evaluated, with potential increase in at-bats as he proves himself against Major League pitching.
Padres wasted opportunities versus Reds, how will the Padres use Ethan Salas?
Q: What is the benefit of having a third catcher on the roster, specifically one who can hit left-handed, given that you lost a couple of guys who hit left-handed?
The third catcher provides offensive balance from the left side and increases roster flexibility, allowing use of Campy as a DH and preserving the DH for the pitcher while keeping Salas available as a defensive option and potential bat off the bench.
Padres rotation strength, Fernando Tatis' moment, new owners are near
Q: What's the most encouraging sign about the Padres' rotation right now?
The hosts point to back-to-back quality starts, the emergence of Walker Buehler, and the bullpen stability as a combined signal that pitching has found a more reliable rhythm alongside the improved offense.
Padres are coming, Michael King feels the pressure, why call up Ethan Salas?
Q: How much does the pitching staff improve with the addition of veterans like Casey Mize and Robbie Ray?
Heath Bell explains that the presence of reliable depth allows the rotation to stay fresh, reduces bullpen strain, and provides a more stable foundation for the offense to operate around, especially as Musgrove and King take on bigger roles.
Padres huge homestand, Robbie Ray debuts, Astros analyst Geoff Blum
Q: What do you make of the Astros' trade deadline moves and how they might shape their chances moving forward?
Blum explains that the Astros weighed the shift in the market and the balance of prospect capital, noting that while they pursued arms, the market's dynamics and the near-term needs influenced their stance, alongside the coaching and organizational context.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

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The show centers on San Diego Padres coverage with a candid, fan-facing lens that blends insider perspectives, front-office dynamics, and on-field analysis. Frequent hosts—a veteran Padres reporter, a long-time San Diego radio voice, and a former Padres All-Star—share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, gameplay breakdowns, and timely trade deadline chatter. Guests range from beat writers and Minor/Prospect experts to current players, providing a mix of reporting, player perspective, and tactical insight. The tone is opinionated, data-driven, and accessible to hardcore fans, with regular discussions of ownership context, farm system health, and roster construction. A standout trait is the show's emphasis on the human side of trades and team decisi... more

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2. Will Carroll
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7. Mason Miller
8. Jackson Merrill

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