Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

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

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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

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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...

Talking Friars Ep. 150: Padres Home Opener Was a Fluke + Gore's Debut Spoiled

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden goes live after Sunday night's game to discuss all that went on during the San Diego Padres first home series of the year against the Atlan...

Talking Friars Ep. 149: Manny Goes NUTS + Padres 1st Week Takeaways with Ben Verlander

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden sits down with Fox Sports Baseball Analyst Ben Verlander to discuss what was good and bad about the first week or so of the Padres season, ...

Talking Friars Ep. 148: Alex Cobb=Tom Seaver + Where'd The Padres Offense Go?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden talks with fellow Padres fan Borna Nazari about the series loss to the Giants, the terrible umpiring job on Monday night, Alex Cobb and Log...

Talking Friars Ep. 147: Sean Diego + April Hosmer Is Back!

10 Apr 2022

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On episode 147 of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discussed Yu Darvish and Sean Manaea’s amazing starts in the San Diego Padres ...

Talking Friars Ep. 146: Preller STEALS All-Star Taylor Rogers + Opening Day Pregame Show

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discussed A.J. Preller finding his closer hours before rosters had to be s...

Talking Friars Ep. 145: Padres April Schedule + Padres/MLB Season Predictions

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Opening Day is tomorrow so Ben Fadden sat down and gave you a preview of the San Diego Padres April schedule. Then, he makes his Padres season predict...

Talking Friars Ep. 144: Manaea’s Impact, Gore’s Roster Chances, Padres Bold Predictions with XTRA 1360’s Jim Russell

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, I was joined by Jim Russell of XTRA 1360 to discuss whether Ryan Weathers and/or Chr...

Talking Friars Ep. 143: Padres Didn’t Back Out on Hosmer Trade, April 4 Spring Training Roundup

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On tonight’s episode of the Talking Friars Podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discussed Sean Manaea’s first spring training start with the San Diego...

Talking Friars Ep. 142: Instant Thoughts to Padres Trading For Sean Manaea!

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden was the first fan to go live on Sunday following the massive trade made by the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics. Sean Manaea is headi...

Talking Friars Ep. 141: Reacting to Eric Hosmer NOT being traded to the New York Mets

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday night's edition of Talking Friars, Ben Fadden discussed how the San Diego Padres and New York Mets couldn't come to agreement on a deal th...

Talking Friars Ep. 140: Grading Preller's offseason, Clevinger/Snell’s Early Struggles, Padres 2022 Over-Unders with XTRA 1360’s Jon Schaeffer

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, I was joined by XTRA 1360’s Jon Schaeffer to discuss the following topics regarding...

Talking Friars Ep 139: Padres NOT Top 10 Rotation?! Why Abrams WILL Make the Roster, Cronenworth TOO LOW in Top 100

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast/YouTube show, Ben Fadden discussed the following subjects regarding the San Diego Padres: SD's co...

Talking Friars Ep. 138: Clevinger Allows 8 Runs, Intriguing Rotation Possibility, Beaty Debuts/Speaks

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube Tuesday to discuss Mike Clevinger’s rocky spring training debut, Emilio Pagan’s struggles this week, the new Padre...

Talking Friars Ep 137: Padres Acquire Matt Beaty From Dodgers Instant Reaction

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube right after the Padres traded for Dodgers outfielder Matt Beaty on Monday morning. He gives his thoughts on the deal, ...

Talking Friars Ep. 136: Possible Victor Caratini Trade Fits if Padres Shop Him

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live Sunday night after the Padres spring training win against the Guardians to discuss the latest injury updates on Drew Pomeranz, Jo...

Talking Friars Ep. 135: Snell Pitches Simulated Game + CJ Abrams Continues Showing Off

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube on Saturday night after the Padres spring training tie versus the Cubs to discuss Blake Snell’s first game action, M...

Talking Friars Ep. 134: Nick Martinez, Chris Paddack Continue 5th Rotation Spot Battle

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube Friday night after the Padres spring training game vs the Dodgers to discuss Nick Martinez and Chris Paddack’s days,...

Talking Friars Ep. 133: Padres Don’t Get Pham + Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Guarantees 2022 World Series

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden was joined by Jacob Zimmermann to discuss the Padres not bringing back Tommy Pham, what some people in the know expect AJ Preller to do bef...

Talking Friars Ep. 132: Manny Machado A Padre For Life?

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden discusses Manny Machado’s Padre for life comments, the Padres coming to agreement with every arbitration eligible player, what AJ Preller...

Talking Friars Ep. 131: CJ Abrams Immediate Outfield Future + Darvish, Paddack, Weathers, Voit Make 2022 Spring Training Debuts

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on Monday after the Padres spring trading game against the Rockies to discuss the latest from Padres camp including some unexpect...

Talking Friars Ep. 130: Ron Fowler OUT As Padres Owner + Campusano, Abrams Impress Saturday

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unexpected news came out of the Padres organization today about Ron Fowler so Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on that after discussing CJ Abrams and Lui...

Talking Friars Ep. 129: Luke Voit’s Padres Impact + Visual Breakdown of MacKenzie Gore’s 1st Spring Training Start

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In case you didn’t hear, the San Diego Padres acquired a guy by the name of Luke Voit yesterday so Ben Fadden tells you what his arrival means for t...

Talking Friars Episode 128: Padres Interested in Soler + Comparing Padres & Dodgers Lineups, How Preller Has Handcuffed Himself

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on YouTube on Thursday night to discuss if the Padres should sign Jorge Soler, what Freddie Freeman’s deal means for the Dodger...

Talking Friars Episode 127: Padres Miss Out On Seiya Suzuki + Live Reaction to Tatis Having Surgery

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on Wednesday to discuss Seiya Suzuki choosing the Cubs over the Padres and where the Padres should go next. Plus, Fernando Tatis ...

Talking Friars Episode 126 Part 2: Hosmer Criticizes F.O. + Tatis Violates Contract + Padres Interested in Freeman

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live to talk about Eric Hosmer criticizing the front office, Fernando Tatis Jr. violating his contract, the Padres being interested in...

Talking Friars Episode 126 Part 1: Hosmer Criticizes F.O. + Tatis Violated Contract + Padres Interest in Freeman

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live to talk about Eric Hosmer criticizing the front office, Fernando Tatis Jr. violating his contract, the Padres being interested in...

Talking Friars Episode 125: Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. MUST be held accountable for wrist injury + Abrams or Kim to start at SS?

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden went live on Monday to discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. will be sidelined for up to three months because he fractured his left wrist. He chatted ...

Talking Friars Ep. 124: Live Reaction to the Padres Missing Out on Nelson Cruz

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live Reaction to the Padres Missing Out on Nelson Cruz Fadden was live on YouTube giving his live reaction to the news of Nelson Cruz signing with th...

Talking Friars Episode 123: Hot stove heating up, Clevinger adds new pitch, Padres interest in trading for All-Star outfielder

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday is almost over and the San Diego Padres still haven’t made a single move post lockout. There were other moves like Chris Bassitt being deal...

Talking Friars Episode 122: Gore impresses early, Spring Training schedule out, Melvin speaks, Suzuki nearing decision?

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden goes through the biggest news of the day including MacKenzie Gore pitching well on a back field in Peoria, Joe Buck leaving FOX, Carlos Rod...

Talking Friars Episode 121: WE'VE GOT BASEBALL BABY (REACTION TO NEWS)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fadden gives you his instant reaction to MLB and the MLBPA coming to an agreement on the CBA and when to start the 2022 season! Get pumped up base...

Talking Friars Episode 120: MLB Contradicting Themselves as They Cancel Second Week of Games

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden gives you a full breakdown of what led to MLB cancelling a second week of games in the...

Talking Friars Episode 119: Surrounding Padres Restaurants Like Basic Pizza Will Suffer From Delayed MLB Season

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sat down with the owner of Basic Pizza, Erik Tesmer, to talk about how hard it will be...