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Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

Talking Friars
San Diego Padres
Juan Soto
Xander Bogaerts
Manny Machado
Fernando Tatis Jr.
AJ Preller
Jake Cronenworth
Ha-Seong Kim
Major League Baseball
Mike Schilt
Peter Seidler
Yuki Matsui
Blake Snell
Bob Melvin
Ethan Salas
MLB
Jackson Merrill
2023 MLB Season
Baltimore Orioles
Shohei Ohtani

For fans of the San Diego Padres.Ben Fadden talking about the San Diego Padres--and a little bit about other San Diego Sports! Former guests include MLBN's Matt Vasgersian, Lauren Shehadi & Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, former Padres Clayton Richard and Heath Bell, Padres radio voice Jesse Agler, 97.3 The Fan's Steven Woods & Paul Reindl, & San Diego Sports 760's Marty Caswell, Jon Schaeffer & Jim ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Devine
Sports commentator and host of Padres Collective
Padres Collective
Episode: Padres spring training begins as Gallen sweepstakes heat up! Matt Devine joins
Stephen Strasburg
Aztec legend, former Major League Baseball pitcher, 2019 World Series MVP
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Episode: Talking with SDSU legend, Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg
Tirso Ornelas
A long-time member of the Padres organization who recently made his Major League debut.
San Diego Padres
Episode: Padres lose 3-2 to Astros, Ornelas debuts, Heyward on IL
Tony Sanchez
Host of Two Balls and a Mic and covers San Diego soccer
San Diego Futbol
Episode: Special San Diego FC season preview with San Diego Futbol's Tony Sanchez
Isaiah Lowe
Number eight prospect in the Padres system according to mlb.com
San Diego Padres
Episode: Talking with Padres #8 prospect Isaiah Lowe | 658
Darnay Tripp
Host of On Friar with Derek Togerson
NBC 7 San Diego
Episode: Padres showing they're relevant in the NL + Darnay Tripp joins | 588
Jim Russell
Special guest and sports commentator
Padres Wrap Up Show
Episode: Are 2024 Padres reminding us of 2023? (Jim Russell joins the show) | 584
Ryan Finley
Sports Editor for the San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego Union-Tribune
Episode: Talking with SD-UT Sports Editor Ryan Finley about Padres offseason & 2024 coverage | 560
Ronika Stone
Star player for San Diego Mojo, new women's volleyball team
San Diego Mojo
Episode: Unrealistic Padres free agent targets + San Diego Mojo's Ronika Stone joins the show! | 550

Host

Ben Fadden
Host focused on Padres coverage; long-running host with deep ties to the team and local San Diego sports scene.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Good podcast for padres news

    Appreciate the effort that the host puts into the podcast. He’s on top of all the offseason developments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    e_j7
    United States2 months ago
  • Your number 1

    Talking Friars is my go to for Padres content

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gonzo zero
    United States6 months ago
  • Where’s the banner

    Say you’re better than the dodgers when you have a championship

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dodgers 24 champs
    United States8 months ago
  • RIP PS

    thank u ben. amazing, inspiring words. God speed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    needlejuice
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Great!

    I love this podcast SO much I agree with most of what he says as a Padres fan.this is the best Padres podcast out there!thank you for always keeping the faith and thank you for such a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nbanflnmlbnhl
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Overall, fans praise the show for being well-informed about Padres news and spring training, calling it a top local option.
Many feel it's a go-to source for Padres content and local sports context, with strong community ties.
A few reviews mention sound quality issues, suggesting room for tech improvements while still enjoying the content.
Listeners appreciate the host's depth on Padres offseason moves and rostering insight, finding updates timely and detailed.
Audio quality and occasional production quirks are noted by a few listeners, but content remains valued for insights and sponsorship-friendly format.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#221
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#215
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#24
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#123
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#145
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#22
Indonesia/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Padres will play Luis Campusano more in 2026? Plus more notes
Q: What are the keys to handling if he's not playing every day?
It's important for him to catch a lot and to know his schedule ahead of time to be prepared.
Padres will play Luis Campusano more in 2026? Plus more notes
Q: What do you make of the group that you have and the competition you have for Campy?
The competition looks good, and I'm confident about Campusano being a strong candidate for the second catcher role.
Talking with SDSU legend, Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg
Q: What is your perspective on the transition to the Pac-12 and how it will affect the program?
The new Pac-12 has the potential to be a strong baseball conference and improve our program's visibility and success.
Talking with SDSU legend, Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg
Q: Was it in the moment or offseason when you thought of your success as a reflection of Coach Gwynn and San Diego State?
It felt rewarding to bring success to a franchise and honor the legacy of San Diego State.
Talking with SDSU legend, Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg
Q: What have you been doing with San Diego State Baseball and your involvement?
I'm excited to help improve Tony Gwynn Stadium and get involved with the program's development and fundraising.

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Grounded in Padres-focused coverage, this show blends in-depth roster, spring training, and ownership-story analysis with plenty of fan-friendly context. Episodes frequently tackle roster implications, injury updates, spring training performances, and significant off-field topics like ownership bids and market dynamics, all peppered with sponsor reads and local business shout-outs. The host team likely attracts listeners who crave detailed baseball insight, team-specific chatter, and San Diego sports news, with a strong community vibe and regular guest mentions; the format probably appeals to die-hard Padres fans who value thoughtful analysis and timely updates. A notable strength is the ability to pair on-topic baseball discussion with bro... more

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4. Tony Sanchez
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6. Darnay Tripp
7. Jim Russell
8. Ryan Finley

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