Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

Talking Friars Ep. 248: Padres lose 5-3 to the Dodgers in Game 1

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres had their fourth starter on the mound tonight against the Dodgers number one starter and it unfortunately went how most national baseball p...

Talking Friars Ep. 247: WFAN’s Evan Roberts reacts to his Mets losing to the Padres in NL Wild Card Series

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WFAN’s Evan Roberts is a diehard Mets fan and he was nice enough to join the show despite his team losing to our Padres over the weekend in the Nati...

Talking Friars Ep. 246: Musgrove dominates, Padres move past the Mets in NL Wild Card series!

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres and Mets split the first two games of their Wild Card Series, which put both team’s seasons on the line tonight. Joe Musgrove wasn’t go...

Talking Friars Ep. 245: Reacting to the Padres 7-3 Game 2 loss to the Mets

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres took down Max Scherzer last night but tonight it was the Mets turn to get a win. Ben Fadden gives his reaction to the game in this episode!...

Talking Friars Ep. 244: Padres Hit 4 Homers, Blowout the Mets in Game 1

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres started off their postseason tonight against the Mets with a blowout win! Jacob Zimmermann and Ben Fadden give their thoughts on the game! ...

Talking Friars Ep. 243: Tony Gwynn’s Agent John Boggs on Padres Making Postseason, Negotiating with A.J. Preller

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the day the Wild Card series starts, MLB agent John Boggs joins the show to discuss what it’s like for him to see the Padres make the postseason,...

Talking Friars Ep. 242: Guessing the Padres Game 1 Lineup vs. the Mets

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Game 1 is tomorrow and fans cannot wait for this matchup. In the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on MLB.com ranking th...

Talking Friars Ep. 241: Padres win Giants series + who should make Wild Card roster

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres regular season series is over and now it’s time to focus on the Wild Card series. Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on what we saw in the fin...

Talking Friars Ep. 240: Who should the Padres want to face: Mets or Cardinals?

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres could end up being the fifth or the sixth seed in the postseason. If they’re the fifth seed they’d likely face the New York M...

Talking Friars Ep. 239: The Padres are going to the postseason!

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres have made the postseason in a full season for the first time since 2006! They weren’t able to get a win on Sunday but the fans ...

Talking Friars Ep. 238: Padres lose competitive series vs. Dodgers

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the Padres last series against the Dodgers in the regular season. They were ...

Talking Friars Ep. 237: Padres pile on the runs to end Rockies series

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres made their last visit of the year to Coors Field this weekend before coming back home to end the regular season. Ben Fadden gives you his t...

Talking Friars Ep. 236: Greg Garcia Talks Padres Postseason Hopes, Machado's Work Ethic

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Padres infielder Greg Garcia joined Ben Fadden to talk about the Padres playoff chances this year (assuming they get in), what he thinks the co...

Talking Friars Ep. 235: Padres keep Cardinals fans waiting for Pujols’ 700th HR

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The big storyline entering the Padres vs. Cardinals series was Albert Pujols’ chase for his 700th home run. The Padres, though, didn’t allow him t...

Talking Friars Ep. 234: Derek Togerson on the Padres Offense and Rotation Rounding Into Form

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NBC 7’s Derek Togerson was nice enough to join the show to discuss the return of the offense this past weekend, Jose Azocar taking over as the start...

Talking Friars Ep. 233: Padres win Diamondbacks series after players only meeting

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres finished off their road trip in Arizona to face the Diamondbacks, who have been playing well as of late. The team was called out by Bob Mel...

Talking Friars Ep. 232: Will the Padres make the postseason?

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Kennedy is a Product Creation Designer with TaylorMade in San Diego and was nice enough to join the show to talk about his relationships with P...

Talking Friars Ep. 231: Darvish helps Padres split with Mariners

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres started off their road trip in Seattle against the Mariners over the past couple of days and it was a fun matchup to watch. If yo...

Talking Friars Ep. 230: It’s not just Juan Soto who needs to be better

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a lot of people getting on Juan Soto for not performing well at the plate recently and it’s understandable, as he’s hitting .107 in...

Talking Friars Ep. 229: Padres Lose Dodgers Series After Cronenworth’s Walk-off

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres and Dodgers were back at it this weekend and the atmosphere was amazing at Petco Park. Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the series in the l...

Talking Friars Ep. 228: 2023 rule changes should be good for MLB

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball voted on Friday to implement a pitch clock, ban shifts, increase base sizes and limit the number of pick-off attempts starting i...

Talking Friars Ep. 227: Alfaro did it again!

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the Padres latest series against the Diamondbacks! It didn’t start off gre...

Talking Friars Ep. 226: Padres lose another series to the Dodgers

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres had a chance to win a series on the road against the Dodgers but couldn’t get the job done. After blowing out Los Angeles on Friday, they...

Talking Friars Ep. 225: Is Manny Machado on pace to be an MVP finalist?

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres take on the Dodgers tonight but before that Ben Fadden gives you an update on where things stand in the National League MVP race. Manny Mac...

Talking Friars Ep. 224: Padres Beat Rodon & Webb, End Giants Playoff Hopes

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before the Dodgers series this weekend, the Padres needed to at least take two out of three at Oracle Park against a below .500 Giants team and that’...

Talking Friars Ep. 223: Manaea, Hader Struggle + Padres Offense Comes Alive vs. Royals

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the Padres visit to Kansas City. He was a little surprised when he heard Fer...

Talking Friars Ep. 222: Bryce Miller Talks Tatis Apology, Padres Offense & Preller’s Work Ethic

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden had the chance to sit down with Bryce Miller of the San Diego Union-Tribune to hear his thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s apology, what th...

Talking Friars Ep. 221: Tatis Speaks + Padres Offense Scores 1 Run vs. Guardians

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives more of his thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s first public comments since being suspended b...

Talking Friars Ep. 220: Shining a Light on Four Underappreciated Padres

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before the Padres take on the Guardians today, Ben Fadden gives some props to four Padres who don’t get the national attention. Fans here in San Die...

Talking Friars Ep. 219: Hader Loses Closer Role in Padres Series Split vs. Nationals

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh boy. That was not a pretty series from the Padres. The Nationals flew to San Diego with 80 losses and less than 40 wins. Yet San Diego found a way ...

Talking Friars Ep. 218: Josh Hader just has to be better

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres don’t have a winning record since the trade deadline and there are many reasons why. The big reason is the offense, which hasn’...

Talking Friars Ep. 217: Padres outscore the Marlins but lose the series

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the Padres series loss to the Marlins before getting into the latest abo...

Former Players Speak on Tatis Suspension + Padres at Marlins Pre-Game | August 16, 2022

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is not an episode of Talking Friars. It is the pregame show for August 16, 2022 but in case you wanted to hear what former MLB players have said ...

Talking Friars Ep. 216: Soto’s return to D.C. wasn’t the biggest Padres story this weekend

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the Padres series against the Nationals. Juan Soto returning to D.C. was sup...

Talking Friars Ep. 215: Tatis Let Down the Padres & Fans by Testing Positive

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fernando Tatis Jr. is out for the season after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. He has let down his team and the fans. Let me know yo...

Talking Friars Ep. 214: Peter Seidler expresses Padres desire to keep Juan Soto long term

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Padres chairman Peter Seidler recently expressing his desire to keep Jua...

Talking Friars Ep. 213: Manny Freaking Machado helps Padres win Giants series!

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres series started off pretty rough because the offense couldn't score a run but they would score 20 of them in the final two games of the seri...

Talking Friars Ep. 212: Gap remains between the Dodgers and Padres

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres improved at the trade deadline but it didn't matter this weekend against the Dodgers. The defense was sloppy at times, pitching needs to be...

Talking Friars Ep. 211: This new Padres team looked special vs. the Rockies!

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the Padres last two games against the Rockies, what the atmosphere was like ...

Talking Friars Ep. 210: Potential Padres lineups with Juan Soto and Josh Bell!

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Juan Soto and Josh Bell make their Padres debuts tonight at Petco Park! The entire fan base is pumped up and the game is already sold out. On the late...

Talking Friars Ep. 209: PADRES LANDED JUAN SOTO!!!!

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holy crap Padres fans. It happened!!! Ben Fadden was live on YouTube giving his reaction as the Padres traded for Juan Soto and Josh Bell. Eric Hosmer...

Talking Friars Ep. 208: REACTION to the Padres trading for Josh Hader!

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Passan and others are reporting Josh Hader is being traded to the Padres! AJ Preller has made his first move!! ----------------------------------...

Talking Friars Ep. 207: Padres hit 8 HR, win Twins series!

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres couldn't beat the lowly Tigers in Detroit but were able to knock off the AL Central leading Twins in a three game series at Petco Park! The...

Talking Friars Ep. 206: Joe Musgrove close to extension with the Padres!

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been waiting for the Padres to lock up Joe Musgrove and it looks like it could happen by the end of the weekend! 5 years-$100 million are ...

Talking Friars Ep. 205: Dreaming about the Padres acquiring Shohei Ohtani

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden takes a break from the San Diego Padres current roster to dream about what it would be like if Sho...

Talking Friars Ep. 204: Padres vs. Tigers Series Reaction

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden give his thoughts on the San Diego Padres last series of their road trip against the Detroit Tiger...

Talking Friars Ep. 203: Padres win Mets series in the Big Apple

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on how the San Diego Padres played against the New York Mets at Citi Field ...

Talking Friars Ep. 202: A hypothetical Anthony Santander-Padres trade

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden talks about another possible trade target for A.J. Preller and the Padres: Anthony Santander. The ...

Talking Friars Ep. 201: A hypothetical Brandon Drury-Padres trade

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden talks about a possible trade target for A.J. Preller and the Padres: Brandon Drury. The offense ne...

Talking Friars Ep. 200: Padres win last series before the All-Star break

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Esteury R...

Talking Friars Ep. 199: What the Padres would have to trade for Juan Soto

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the huge news that came out this morning involving Juan Soto. He rejecte...

Talking Friars Ep. 198: Padres played really sloppy in Colorado

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the San Diego Padres four game series against the Colorado Rockies. The offen...

Talking Friars Ep. 197: 97.3 The Fan’s Paul Reindl Talks Padres Needs, Who Needs to Step Up

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Producer of Ben & Woods Paul Reindl joins the show to discuss the San Diego Padres trade deadline needs, how ...

Talking Friars Ep. 196: Profar’s hurt, Padres split series vs. the Giants

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on everything that went down during the San Diego Padres latest series against ...

Talking Friars Ep. 195: MLB Network’s Alanna Rizzo Talks Padres-Dodgers Rivalry, Ramifications of Potentially Trading Hosmer

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden had the pleasure of talking with MLB Network’s Alanna Rizzo. They discussed how the MLB Draft Co...

Talking Friars Ep. 194: 3 Padres Who Should Be All-Stars + Padres Still in Good Spot for Playoff Berth

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you three San Diego Padres players who deserve to be heading to Dodger Stadium later this mo...

Talking Friars Ep. 193: Padres vs. Mariners Series Reaction

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres mini two game series at home against the Seattle Mariners. All aspects of the game on Monday...

Talking Friars Ep. 192: Padres got embarrassed by the Dodgers

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, I give you my thoughts on the San Diego Padres series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. There wasn’t many th...

Talking Friars Ep. 191: Reacting to the Padres City Connect Uniforms Reveal

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres new uniform is out. What do you think of it?? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GAGLIO...

Talking Friars Ep. 190: The Padres Freaking Choked a 6-Run Lead

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden reacts to the San Diego Padres latest series against the Arizona Diamondbacks before looking forwa...

Talking Friars Ep. 189: Padres still lowballing Musgrove, would prefer to trade Snell if a starter is dealt?

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden reacts to Dennis Lin’s latest mailbag article in The Athletic where he answered questions about ...

Talking Friars Ep. 188: Padres lose 3 at home vs. Philly

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden reacts to what happened during the San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies series this weekend ...

Talking Friars Ep. 187: Let’s f-ing go San Diego!

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his reaction to the entire San Diego Padres series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yu D...

Talking Friars Ep. 186: MLB.com’s Jim Callis Talks Abrams Call-Up & Padres Draft Plans

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden sat down with MLB prospect/draft guru Jim Callis to talk about the Padres bringing up C.J. Abrams ...

Talking Friars Ep. 185: Manny's hurt +the Rockies continue to beat the Padres at Coors Field

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his reaction to all three games the San Diego Padres played this weekend at Coors Field ...

Talking Friars Ep. 184: Reacting to Jake Peavy, Greg Amsinger, David Justice Talking Musgrove, Padres, NL West

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on what former MLB outfielder David Justice, MLB Network host Greg Amsinger...

Talking Friars Ep. 183: Padres bring out the brooms (and the bats) in Chicago!

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres amazing series sweep in Chicago against the Cubs! T...

REACTION: Tatis Timeline Pushed Back + Padres vs. Cubs | June 14, 2022

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden reacts to the Padres saying Fernando Tatis Jr. hasn't been cleared to swing a bat yet before previewing tonight's Padres vs Cubs matchup! Y...

Talking Friars Ep. 182: Andy Ashby Talks Padres World Series Chances, Joe Musgrove Extension Possibility, ‘98 Team

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars, Ben Fadden sat down with former San Diego Padres pitcher Andy Ashby to talk about his nephew, Aaron, pitc...

Talking Friars Ep. 181: Encouraging & disappointing Padres performances defined Rockies split

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series split with the Colorado Rockies. Joe Musgrove co...

Talking Friars Ep. 180: Darnay Tripp Talks Snell’s Struggles, Tatis’ Rehab, Padres Reinforcements, San Diego Wave FC

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden sat down with NBC’s Darnay Tripp to discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s rehab, the big league return ...

Talking Friars Ep. 179: Padres vs. Mets Series Reaction + Would You Trade Blake Snell?

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his reaction to the San Diego Padres series against the New York Mets. Blake Snell sucke...

Talking Friars Ep. 178: Jake Cronenworth is back + Padres get another amazing start from MacKenzie Gore

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Jacob Zimmermann and Ben Fadden discuss all that went on in the last two games in Milwaukee for the San Diego...

Talking Friars Ep. 177: Hats off to Joe Musgrove as Padres split first two in Milwaukee

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on Joe Musgrove’s near no-hitter in the San Diego Padres 7-0 win tonight befo...

Talking Friars Ep. 176: Triple-A El Paso Broadcaster Tim Hagerty Talks Padres Calling Up Mazara & San Diego’s Plan For Abrams & Campusano

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden sat down with Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas broadcaster Tim Hagerty to discuss what recent call up N...

Talking Friars Ep. 175: Padres Struck Out Too Much and the Umpiring Still Sucks

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres getting swept by the St. Louis Cardinals. Steven Wi...

Talking Friars Ep. 174: Padres Prospect Jack Stronach Talks Playing at Helix/UCLA, Being Teammates with Robert Hassell & Joshua Mears

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden sat down with fellow Helix High School graduate Jack Stronach to discuss what made him appealing t...

Talking Friars Ep. 173: Off the Foul Pole & Padres Win Pirates Series!

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on all that went down during the Padres last series of the home stand again...

Talking Friars Ep. 172: Should the Padres start Jose Azocar over Trent Grisham?

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The San Diego Padres have been carried most of the season by their starting pitching. It isn’t likely that they’ll continue to be this dominant al...

Talking Friars Ep. 171: Padres’ Manny Machado is the MOST hated MLB player?!

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on a new list that came out about the most hated MLB players in 2022. Manny...

Talking Friars Ep. 170: Padres probably should’ve been swept by the Brewers

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on all that went down during the Padres series loss to the Brewers including how San Diego was even able to win a ga...

Talking Friars Ep. 169: Grading the Padres 41 games into 2022

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Ben Fadden gave his thoughts on the San Diego Padres sweeping the San Francisco Giants and today he gives you his thoughts on how the club ...

Talking Friars Ep. 168: A GIANT sweep for the Padres in San Fran

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Be Fadden discusses all that went on in the San Diego Padres series sweep of the San Francisco Giants—from ...

Talking Friars Ep. 167: MLB Network's Lauren Shehadi Talks Padres, MLB Central Success & Women in Baseball

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden sits down with MLB Network and TBS' Lauren Shehadi to discuss if the San Diego Padres have a better chance to win the World Series this sea...

Talking Friars Ep. 166: Padres take 2 out of 3 vs. Bryce-less Phillies

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on all that went down in the Padres latest series in Philadelphia against the Bryce Harper-less Phillies, including ...

Talking Friars Ep. 165: REACTION: Nationals "compelled" to trade Juan Soto to Padres?

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives you the latest on the Juan Soto trade rumors and why it wouldn't be the smartest idea to acquire the Nationals superstar outfielder. ...

Talking Friars Ep. 164: Heath Bell Talks Current Padres Bullpen Struggles, Musgrove Extension Rumors, NL West, Career Highlights & More

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden was joined by former San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell to discuss the current state of the Padres...

Talking Friars Ep. 163: Padres Win Braves Series Despite Bullpen Woes

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the San Diego Padres series win in Atlanta over the Braves. There were bullpen struggles, an offense explosion agains...

Talking Friars Ep. 162: Padres vs. Braves Apple TV+ Review

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on how the Apple TV+ crew broadcasted the Padres vs Braves game on Friday night. He tells you what he thought went w...

Talking Friars Ep. 161: Padres nearly swept by the Cubs

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed all that went down in the San Diego Padres three game series at Petco Park against the C...

Talking Friars Ep. 160: Former Padres Infielder Kurt Bevacqua Talks 2022 Roster, Past Brawls, Angel Hernandez & 1984 World Series HR

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, former San Diego Padres infielder Kurt Bevacqua joined Ben Fadden to discuss the 202...

Talking Friars Ep. 159: Alfaro Bails Out Padres in Marlins series win

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden discusses all that went on in the Padres vs Marlins series including the offense's inability to score runs, the starting pitching continuin...

Talking Friars Ep. 158: 4 Ways Padres Can Configure Rotation Upon Blake Snell’s Return

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed some of the options the San Diego Padres have when it comes to constructing their rotatio...

Talking Friars Ep. 157: Padres Split Guardians Doubleheader They Should’ve Swept

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on both games of today’s doubleheader between the Cleveland Guardians and...

Talking Friars Ep. 156: Padres Take 2 of 3 vs Pirates!

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on everything that went on during the Padres series win over the Pirates! How are we feeling Friar Faithful? ----------...

Talking Friars Ep. 155: Padres SWEEP the Reds!

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden discusses all that went on in the Padres series sweep of the Reds! Friar Faithful, how are we feeling? ------------------------------------...

Talking Friars Ep. 154: NO(more)LA ‘til June

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 154 of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discusses all that went on during the San Diego Padres first series of the seaso...

Talking Friars Ep. 153: Don Orsillo Gets Disrespected + Padres 14 Game Grades

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden discusses what Bob Melvin said to Eric Hosmer after the front office ended up not trading him before Opening Day, why Jurickson Profar actu...

Talking Friars Ep. 152: Tommy Pham Acts Tough Against Luke Voit & the Padres

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed all that went on during the Cincinnati Reds trip to Petco Park to face the San Diego Pad...

Talking Friars Ep. 151: MLB.com’s Jim Callis Talks Padres Farm System, Gore’s Ceiling, Abrams 1st Impressions, James Wood’s Amazing Potential

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden is joined by MLB.com's prospect guru Jim Callis to discuss what he has seen early on from MacKenzie Gore and C.J. Abrams in the big leagues...