Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Talking Friars Episode 118: Another MLB CBA Deadline Extended to Wednesday...
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you an update on the CBA negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB. Will we see a deal get done on Wednesday? Visit gaglionebros.com t...
Talking Friars Episode 117: Kevin Acee on Padres' Suzuki, Bryant, Castellanos Interest + F.O. "Over" Hosmer
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden had the pleasure of sitting down with the San Diego Union Tribune's Padres beat report...
Talking Friars Episode 116: Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo Debates Hosmer's Padres Future + More
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sits down with Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo to discuss his personality, the Padres' 202...
Talking Friars Episode 115: A SLAP IN THE FACE!!!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden give you his immediate thoughts on Major League Baseball not bring able to come to an agreement with the MLBPA. Rob Manfred formally announ...
Talking Friars Episode 114: We've Now Got "Hostile" CBA Meetings
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the latest news surrounding Saturday's lockout conversations between the league and the players. There are some t...
Talking Friars Episode 113: "It's Not Good"
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives his frustrated thoughts on another day of lockout discussions that went nowhere between the owners and the league. Learn more about y...
Talking Friars Episode 112: Former MLB Network High Heat Producer Bruce Schein Talks Lockout, 2022 Outlook
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo's former producer to talk about his relationship with Russo, his thoughts on how the lockout dis...
Talking Friars Episode 111: Padres Minor Leaguer Kevin Kopps Talks Living Conditions, 2022 Goals
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden is joined by Padres minor league pitcher Kevin Kopps, who discusses his time at Arkansas, a funny story about A.J. Preller scouting him at ...
Talking Friars Episode 110: Should the Padres be interested in Kyle Schwarber?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann discuss Adrian Gonzalez wanting to retire a Padre but the team preventing it from happening, Tommy Pham willing to pla...
Talking Friars Episode 109: Should the Padres Acquire Tyler Glasnow?
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden tells you if he would try to acquire Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow once the lockout ends before getting to a mailbag question regardi...
Talking Friars Episode 108: Is Seiya Suzuki Worth $12-15 Million For 5 Years?
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on if free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki is really worth $12-15 million over the course of a long-term contract when...
Talking Friars Episode 107: Former Padres Infielder Adam Rosales talks Bob Melvin, Wil Myers behind the scenes
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with former Padres infielder Adam Rosales to discuss his current managing gig with the A's organization, how great of a manager B...
Talking Friars Episode 106: Who Would You Attach to Hosmer Deal: Gore or Campusano?
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on some of the untouchables and touchables at the top of the Padres farm system before deciding on who he'd rather give ...
Talking Friars Episode 105: Should the Padres Have Interest in Austin Meadows?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the Padres potentially trading for Rays outfielder Austin Meadows once the lockout ends. Learn more about your ad...
Talking Friars Episode 104: MLB + MLBPA meet less than an hour? Seriously?!
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the latest meeting between the league and MLB Players Association after lashing out at the owners for their actions t...
Talking Friars Episode 103: Manfred Speaks on CBA Talks + Padres "have given up" on Hosmer?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden breaks down everything Rob Manfred told the media on Tuesday at the owner's meetings before giving you his thoughts on the Padres being int...
Talking Friars Episode 102: Padres Farm System Outlook, Gore/Abrams Updates with MadFriars' Kevin Charity
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with Kevin Charity of MadFriars for some minor league baseball talk. They discussed the following topics: "Colossal" negative of...
Talking Friars Episode 101: If you could undo one trade Padres GM AJ Preller has done, which would it be?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden goes through five of the most regrettable deals Padres GM AJ Preller has made and concludes by selecting the one trade he'd undo if he had ...
Talking Friars Episode 100: Possible Padres Trey Mancini trade + Derek Jeter is better than Tony Gwynn?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives his appreciation to you on his 100th episode before discussing a hypothetical Trey Mancini acquisition and ESPN's top 100 players of ...
Talking Friars Episode 99: "Heated" CBA discussions need to be longer
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you the latest on the CBA/lockout talks between Major League Baseball and the Players Association before telling you what is making h...
Talking Friars Episode 98: Looking Back on the Padres 1998 Team
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since it's episode 98 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden figured it would be nice to look back on the '98 Padres season and give some props to ...
Talking Friars Episode 97: Determining Whether Tony Gwynn Would've Hit .400 in 1994
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a fun episode for you today, as Ben Fadden gives his thoughts about whether or not Tony Gwynn would have hit .400 in 1994 if the season didn...
Talking Friars Episode 96: Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) Talks Padres Pitching Staff, HOF Voting Problems
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sits down with The Pitching Ninja to discuss how talented the Padres pitching staff is...
Talking Friars Episode 95: Instant Reaction to the 2022 MLB Hall of Fame Announcement
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden also reacts to the latest CBA updates after Tuesday's bargaining session. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribin...
Talking Friars Episode 94: Projecting What a Joe Musgrove Extension Will Look Like
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives a quick update on the lockout before getting into why Joe Musgrove deserves an extension and what a possible extension could look lik...
Talking Friars Episode 93: A Conversation With Manny Machado's Trainer Nick Soto
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with Manny Machado's trainer, Nick Soto, to discuss what helps Manny Machado stay healthy every year, his workout routines in the...
Talking Friars Episode 92: Franmil Reyes would be nice to have right now!
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Franmil Reyes' recent Padres Twitter activity and goes back to the 2019 trade he was involved in. Follow @talki...
Talking Friars Episode 91: Catching Up With Former Padres Pitcher Tyson Ross
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden talks with former San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross to talk about if he's still trying to pitch in the major leagues, the best moments of...
Talking Friars Episode 90: Evaluating Eric Hosmer-Royals Trade Proposal + Answering The Athletic's Fan Survey
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on a fan's submitted trade proposal involving the Padres and Royals before giving you his answers to Dennis Lin's Padres...
Talking Friars Episode 89: 5 Reasons Why It's Difficult to Acquire Matt Olson This Offseason + Padres Twitter is Undefeated
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you this thoughts on the latest CBA news and Eric Hosmer's wife replying to Padres fans on Twitter before breaking down why the Padre...
Talking Friars Episode 88: Former Marlins President David Samson
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with David Samson to discuss a variety of topics, including: When Barry Bonds made a situation about himself Padres ownership's...
Talking Friars Episode 87: Reaction to former GM's Padres Free Agent Fits
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on a recent report that the Padres had interest in hiring Carlos Beltran to be a coach. Also, former GM Jim Bowden r...
Talking Friars Episode 86: Examining Jake Peavy's Hall of Fame Case
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann are back together to talk about the anniversary of Jerry Coleman's death, Ken Rosenthal getting dumped by MLB Network,...
Talking Friars Episode 85: Three Players Who Should Get Into the Hall of Fame in 2022
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Cameron Maybin's retirement and Ken Rosenthal not returning to MLB Network before telling you his 2022 Hall of Fa...
Talking Friars Episode 84: New Info on Clevinger, Hosmer's Future, Our Ideal Offseason
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with Jacob Redondo to talk about the Padres future--including the status of Mike Clevinger's rehab, Luis Campusano and Eric Hosme...
Talking Friars Episode 83: Two Seasons Tony Gwynn Could've Won MVP
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the day the 2021 Holiday Bowl was canceled, Ben Fadden breaks down Tony Gwynn's legendary career, specifically the prime of his career where he had...
Talking Friars Episode 82: Breaking down the Padres 2022 coaching staff/Christmas Wish
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Bob Melvin's new coaching staff before getting into what his number one Padres signing wish is this Christmas! Le...
Talking Friars Episode 80: A Campusano, Hosmer Padres-Red Sox trade that could work
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discussed a possible trade that the Padres and Red Sox could execute. It involves Eric...
Talking Friars Episode 79: Former Padres Starting Pitcher Clayton Richard
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden got the chance to catch up with Padres starter Clayton Richard. The following topics w...
Talking Friars Episode 78: Padres have a new bench coach/Breaking down CBA talks
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 78 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discusses the following topics: -The Padres new bench coach hire -Why a lockout is happe...
Talking Friars Episode 77: Padres missed the boat on bringing back Mark Melancon
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with you on MLB Lockout Eve to discuss the following topics: Padres offseason moves thus far Signing of Luis Garcia Melancon ...
Talking Friars Episode 76: MLB Free Agency Frenzy/Pitching Free Agent Options
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down and talks how wild this MLB free agency has been this offseason before getting into where the Padres stand in the rotation and th...
Talking Friars Episode 75: What Max Scherzer signing with the Mets means for the Padres
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts about Max Scherzer landing with the New York Mets before getting into what that means for the Padres in the NL West....
Talking Friars Episode 74: What the Adam Frazier trade means for the Padres!
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden gives you his reaction to the Padres' trade of Adam Frazier to the Seattle Mariners Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram so you ...
Talking Friars Episode 73: Padres Free Agent Outfield/DH Targets
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann go over numerous free agents that the San Diego Padres should consider signing this offseason. There are some interest...
Talking Friars Episode 72: Padres Radio Voice Jesse Agler
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fadden sits down with Jesse Agler to discuss what went wrong last season, the surprising hiring of Bob Melvin and what that means for the team goi...