Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

Talking Friars

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 Russell!

Ben has been a diehard Padres fan since he was a kid & his family has had season tickets since he was 13. He’s been through the ups & the downs—from being at Petco Park when the Dodgers beat the Padres on Opening Day in 2016 15-0 to being in the upper deck when the Padres beat LA in the 2022 NLDS. He can’t wait to be here with you when the Padres finally win it all!

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Jan 26, 2022 · 27 min
Talking Friars Episode 95: Instant Reaction to the 2022 MLB Hall of Fame Announcement
Ben Fadden also reacts to the latest CBA updates after Tuesday's bargaining session.
Jan 24, 2022 · 18 min
Talking Friars Episode 94: Projecting What a Joe Musgrove Extension Will Look Like
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 like
Jan 19, 2022 · 45 min
Talking Friars Episode 93: A Conversation With Manny Machado's Trainer Nick Soto
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 offseason and during the season, his diet, and his mentality going to work every day.
Jan 17, 2022 · 19 min
Talking Friars Episode 92: Franmil Reyes would be nice to have right now!
Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Franmil Reyes' recent Padres Twitter activity and goes back to the 2019 trade he was involved in.
Jan 14, 2022 · 17 min
Talking Friars Episode 91: Catching Up With Former Padres Pitcher Tyson Ross
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 his career, what former Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley is up to, what Matt Kemp was like as a teammate, AJ Preller as a person, and his post playing career desires.
Jan 13, 2022 · 46 min
Talking Friars Episode 90: Evaluating Eric Hosmer-Royals Trade Proposal + Answering The Athletic's Fan Survey
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 fan survey.
Jan 12, 2022 · 30 min
Talking Friars Episode 89: 5 Reasons Why It's Difficult to Acquire Matt Olson This Offseason + Padres Twitter is Undefeated
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 Padres probably won't be trading for A's first baseman Matt Olson before Opening Day.
Jan 10, 2022 · 36 min
Talking Friars Episode 88: Former Marlins President David Samson
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 spending habits Peter Seidler and Ron Fowler's "blind loyalty" to AJ Preller Was Manny Machado's contract an overpay? What Preller is like behind the scenes negotiating deals Why Samson wouldn't sign Kris Bryant or Nick Castellanos Where the Padres stack up in the NL West
Jan 7, 2022 · 29 min
Talking Friars Episode 87: Reaction to former GM's Padres Free Agent Fits
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 released his top 25 remaining free agents article and he had some interesting players that are fits for the Friars.
Jan 6, 2022 · 32 min
Talking Friars Episode 86: Examining Jake Peavy's Hall of Fame Case
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, and Eric Hosmer's big wedding before getting into Jake Peavy's Hall of Fame chances.
Jan 4, 2022 · 32 min
Talking Friars Episode 85: Three Players Who Should Get Into the Hall of Fame in 2022
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 Fame ballot (if he had one).
Dec 30, 2021 · 32 min
Talking Friars Episode 84: New Info on Clevinger, Hosmer's Future, Our Ideal Offseason
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 Hosmer potentially being on the move, and what an ideal offseason would be for the Friars when all things are said and done!
Dec 28, 2021 · 25 min
Talking Friars Episode 83: Two Seasons Tony Gwynn Could've Won MVP
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 two great chances of winning the MVP award over the player who actually won.
Dec 23, 2021 · 41 min
Talking Friars Episode 82: Breaking down the Padres 2022 coaching staff/Christmas Wish
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!
Dec 10, 2021 · 24 min
Talking Friars Episode 80: A Campusano, Hosmer Padres-Red Sox trade that could work
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 Hosmer and Luis Campusano on the Padres side of things, which could be enticing to Boston.
Dec 8, 2021 · 20 min
Talking Friars Episode 79: Former Padres Starting Pitcher Clayton Richard
Ben Fadden sits down with Clayton Richard to discuss his career and the current game of baseball!
Dec 4, 2021 · 38 min
Talking Friars Episode 78: Padres have a new bench coach/Breaking down CBA talks
On Episode 78 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discusses the Padres new bench coach hire, why a lockout is happening right now, the players perspective, the league and owners perspective, breaking down the Players and League statements, and when might there be a resolution
Dec 2, 2021 · 34 min
Talking Friars Episode 77: Padres missed the boat on bringing back Mark Melancon
Ben Fadden sits down with you on MLB Lockout Eve to discuss the Padres offseason moves thus far, the signing of Luis Garcia, Mark Melancon going to the Dbacks in a confusing move, and if AJ Preller will be on the hot seat if Eric Hosmer isn't traded? Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need!
Nov 30, 2021 · 31 min
Talking Friars Episode 76: MLB Free Agency Frenzy/Pitching Free Agent Options
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 the bullpen and how they might upgrade in those areas.
Nov 29, 2021 · 12 min
Talking Friars Episode 75: What Max Scherzer signing with the Mets means for the Padres
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: A San Diego Padres podcast

Talking Friars Episode 95: Instant Reaction to the 2022 MLB Hall of Fame Announcement

Talking Friars Episode 94: Projecting What a Joe Musgrove Extension Will Look Like

Talking Friars Episode 93: A Conversation With Manny Machado's Trainer Nick Soto

Talking Friars Episode 92: Franmil Reyes would be nice to have right now!

Talking Friars Episode 91: Catching Up With Former Padres Pitcher Tyson Ross

Talking Friars Episode 90: Evaluating Eric Hosmer-Royals Trade Proposal + Answering The Athletic's Fan Survey

Talking Friars Episode 89: 5 Reasons Why It's Difficult to Acquire Matt Olson This Offseason + Padres Twitter is Undefeated

Talking Friars Episode 88: Former Marlins President David Samson

Talking Friars Episode 87: Reaction to former GM's Padres Free Agent Fits

Talking Friars Episode 86: Examining Jake Peavy's Hall of Fame Case

Talking Friars Episode 85: Three Players Who Should Get Into the Hall of Fame in 2022

Talking Friars Episode 84: New Info on Clevinger, Hosmer's Future, Our Ideal Offseason

Talking Friars Episode 83: Two Seasons Tony Gwynn Could've Won MVP

Talking Friars Episode 82: Breaking down the Padres 2022 coaching staff/Christmas Wish

Talking Friars Episode 80: A Campusano, Hosmer Padres-Red Sox trade that could work

Talking Friars Episode 79: Former Padres Starting Pitcher Clayton Richard

Talking Friars Episode 78: Padres have a new bench coach/Breaking down CBA talks

Talking Friars Episode 77: Padres missed the boat on bringing back Mark Melancon

Talking Friars Episode 76: MLB Free Agency Frenzy/Pitching Free Agent Options

Talking Friars Episode 75: What Max Scherzer signing with the Mets means for the Padres