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Darren Smith has been a prominent voice in San Diego sports radio since 2004. When sports fans seek unique opinions on the world of sports, information on breaking news, and memorable interviews, Smith consistently delivers. The Darren Smith Show airs weekdays from Noon to 3pm on XTRA 1360 and features long-time producer and sidekick, Marty Caswell.
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Hour 3- Is there really an update on the MLS in San Diego? Darren pokes holes in the theory
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Hour 3- Is there really new news on the MLS coming to San Diego and playing in Snapdragon? Darren has some things to say. tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- MLB Network's Harold Reynolds joins the show, SI's Bob Harig on Phil Mickelson, your texts
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Hour 2- MLB Network's Harold Reynolds discusses Padres pitching depth and Manny Machado, SI's Bob Harig talks PGA Championship & Phil Mickelson's absence, #AskDarrenBy Marty Caswell
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Bob Harig "It's kind of weird, itt's almost like they've erased history"
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SI's Bob Harig discussed Phil Mickelson's strange absence from the PGA Championship, if we've seen the last of him on tour, why it's not cancel culture & why Tiger's limp is likely the norm going forward.By Marty Caswell
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Harold Reynolds "Manny not winning a gold glove (with SD) is the biggest omission in our sport"
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MLBN's Harold Reynolds on why Manny Machado not winning a gold glove with Padres is a big MLB omission, argument for Padres not trading any starting pitchers, Cano signing & impact of humidors on baseballs.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- Good Padres weekend, Darren says Padres shouldn't trade any starting pitching, Ted Leitner joins the show
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Hour 1- Darren says Padres should keep all of their starting pitchers, how did everyone enjoy Padres on Apple+? Ted Leitner discusses being announced to the Padres Hall of Fame.By Marty Caswell
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Ted Leitner "I never had anything like this happen to me"
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Ted Leitner discussed the thrill of being announced as the next Padres Hall of Famer, how the call went down from team owner Peter Seidler, being inducted with Larry Lucchino & what it means for his legacy.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Jamal Collier, TV Listings, The Fusion
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Jamal Collier "Have we even seen the best of Giannis?"
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ESPN NBA reporter Jamal Collier discussed his path from Padres reporter intern to the NBA, Bucks vs. Celtics and if we've come close to seeing the best of Giannis.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- Dennis Lin on Padres & Cano, Padres send down Dinelson Lamet, #AskDarren
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Hour 2- Dennis Lin breaks down the signing of Robinson Cano & how it could impact Ha-Seong Kim, Padres send down Dinelson Lamet?? #AskDarrenBy Marty Caswell
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Dennis Lin "We'll see what this means for Ha-Seong Kim"
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Dennis Lin discussed how Padres plan to use Robinson Cano, what it means for Ha-Seong Kim's playing time & doubts on his development & why Grisham & CF is an area of concern.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- Darren explains how to watch Padres games on Apple TV, Gregg Rosenthal joins the show
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Hour 1- Darren explains how to watch Padres games on Apple TV & Peacock, Gregg Rosenthal discusses the schedule release & if Tom Brady ever has anything interesting to say.By Marty Caswell
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Gregg Rosenthal "Brady isn't very interesting usually when he speaks"
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NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal on the NFL schedule release, why he's most excited about the week 1 matchups, why he doesn't trust the Cowboys & why he's lukewarm about Tom Brady in the broadcast booth.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- ESPN's Alden Gonzalez discuses Cano, tv listings
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Hour 3- ESPN's Alden Gonzalez discusses Robinson Cano to the Padres, is this a close-out game for the Heat, tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Alden Gonzalez "I don't think there's any harm in taking this chance on Cano"
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ESPN's Alden Gonzalez discussed the Padres low-risk gamble on Cano, how he fits their bench & occasional DH role, the strength of the pitching staff & likelihood of Ohtani & Trout in meaningful September games.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- Stewart Mandel talks NIL & NCAA futile crackdown, #AskDarren
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The Athletic's Stewart Mandel discusses the NCAA's futile crackdown on NIL, Jonathan is passionate about the NIL & who it impacts, #AskDarren weighs in on Cano's reported signing.By Marty Caswell
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Stewart Mandel “It’s been crystal clear you can’t do anything to limit how much compensation players can make”
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The Athletic's Stewart Mandel discussed the NCAA's attempted crackdown of NIL, Nick Saban's complaint on ruining parity & why the Supreme Court ruling made it crystal clear player compensation can't be limited.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- How does Robinson Cano make sense for the Padres? Marty finally has an excuse to play John Sterling calls
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Hour 1- How does Robinson Cano fit the Padres? Darren breaks down his expected role, Marty finally has an excuse to play John Sterling highlights, JRif sad after his Celtics choke job.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- Mark Medina breaks down the NBA playoffs & Luka dislike, #AskDarren, tv listings
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Hour 3- NBA reporter Mark Medina breaks down the NBA playoffs & why Luka Dokic rubs everyone the wrong way, #AskDarren, tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Mark Medina “Giannis knows how to bounce back from tough games and shake it off”
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NBA reporter Mark Medina on Joel Embiid criticism, why the fault lies with James Harden, why Luka rubs everyone the wrong way, why Bucks & Celtics is going 7 and what's different about this Warriors team.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- F1 Insider Sean Kelly joins the show on celebrity turnout, if Miami was a success, top 3 venues
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Hour 2- F1 insider Sean Kelly comes in studio and discusses if Miami's F1 race lived up to the hype, the massive celebrity turnout, how it's perceived in Europe, track reviews & top 3 North American venues.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- What is the Padres plan for CJ Abrams in the minors, Kevin Acee joins the show
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Hour 1- Breaking the good aspects of the Padres limited offense, what is the Padres plan for CJ Abrams in the minors? We hear from Bob Melvin, Kevin Acee joins the show.By Marty Caswell
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Kevin Acee "The expectation is Blake will start game 1 in Philly"
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Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee discussed the return of Luke Voit and Wil Myers, what it would take for CJ Abrams to return, the expected return of Blake Snell & Dinelson Lamet's rough bullpen transition.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- Mark Sweeney joins the show, breaking Padres news, NBA recap
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Hour 3- MLB analyst Mark Sweeney joins the show, we have breaking Padres news, JRif NBA recap, tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Mark Sweeney " “You’re probably going to see guys who have gone to the launch angle revert back”
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MLB analyst Mark Sweeney discussed the Padres offensive struggles, why there's a lot of faith in Jake Cronenworth, Dinelson Lamet's struggles & what Eric Hosmer's play at first base.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- Scott Lewis joins the show, legalized sports gambling is overdue, #AskDarren
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Hour 2- Scott Lewis breaks down what's new on the ballot, legalized sports gambling is overdue in CA, Marty tries to convince Darren to go to Vegas for Raiders game, #AskDarren.By Marty Caswell
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Scott Lewis discussed Comic-con, ballot measures & legalized sports gambling to CA.
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Voice of San Diego;s Scott Lewis discussed the return of Comic-con and masks, the most interesting races on the upcoming ballot and and opposing measures for legalized sports gambling in California.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- Darren says bring back Tommy Pham, Padres OF not cutting it, Richard Deitsch joins the show
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Hour 1- Darren says it's time to bring back Tommy Pham, the Padres OF is a mess, The Athletic's Richard Deitsch discusses Tom Brady's shocking $375 million FOX deal .By Marty Caswell
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Richard Deitsch “You’re still paying the most money in the history of broadcasting to someone who’s never done it.”
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The Athletic's Richard Deitsch broke down Tom Brady's staggering $375 million deal with FOX, why they're paying him to be much more than an analyst, why the NFL is ecstatic & what it means for future ownership stakes.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- Padres claim an infielder, was Jordan Poole's grab dirty, tv listings
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Hour 3- Padres claim an infielder from the DBacks, what does this mean for CJ Abrams roster spot, was Jordan Poole's grab of Ja Morant dirty, #tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- USA Today's Lance Pugmire on Canelo defeat, can we talk Ozark yet, #AskDarren
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Hour 2- USA Today's Lance Pugmire on what's next for Canelo after shocking defeat to Bivol, can we talk Ozark spoilers yet, #AskDarrenBy Marty Caswell
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Lance Pugmire "We haven't seen that for so long, Canelo has been such a force"
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USA Today's Lance Pugmire discussed Rich Strike's shocking win, Canelo's stunning loss to Bivol, why he has to decide if he wants to fight at 175 and who his next fight will be.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- Matt Vasgersian joins the show, did Jorge Alfaro save Padres weekend, Canelo upset
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Hour 1- Matt Vasgersian joins the show, did Jorge Alfaro salvage the Padres series vs. the Marlins, Canelo upset, Bad Bunny releases new album.By Marty Caswell
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Matt Vasgersian "Managing the Padres is not an easy gig & Melvin is one of the best"
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MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian discussed MLB's foray into gambling and fantasy, the betting show Pregame Spread, if Angels & Padres success is sustainable & why Bob Melvin is a perfect fit for Padres clubhouse.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- Soccer superstar Alex Morgan joins the show, Huge weekend in sports, tv listings
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Hour 3- Soccer superstar Alex Morgan joins the show, setting up a massive weekend in sports from Kentucky Derby, Padres and Canelo, tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Alex Morgan “It’s so important for us to represent this city proud”
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San Diego Wave striker Alex Morgan discussed excitement for the home opener, why it's so important for her to represent San Diego, the growth of the league & what motivates her at this stage of her career.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- Dennis Lin talks Padres roster questions & strengths, show has different opinions on Mother's Day, texts
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Hour 2- The Athletic's Dennis Lin breaks down the Padres roster questions and pitching strengths, Marty and Darren have different opinions on Mother's day, #AskDarren.By Marty Caswell
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Dennis Lin "The schedule is going to tell a much fuller story"
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Dennis Lin on a comfortable Manny Machado, if the Padres can afford to trade Eric Hosmer, the good problem of too much starting pitching, Luke Voit's struggles, CJ Abrams future & why upcoming schedule will tell a lot.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- We hear from Manny Machado after a big night, Phil Mickelson's gambling losses, Marty calls into the show
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Hour 1- We hear from Manny Machado after a big night, who's to blame for the bad phone lines, Phil Mickelson got a T-rex skull for his birthday?By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- ESPN's Eric Gomez on Canelo, NFL in Mexico, Sean Kelly previews F1 in Miami
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Hour 3- ESPN's Eric Gomez on Sounders Concacaf Championship, NFL in Mexico, Canelo's big opponent, Sean Kelly previews Super Bowl vibe from F1 in Miami, tv listings.By Marty Caswell
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Sean Kelly "I think we could see Lewis Hamilton up at the front again"
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Formula 1 insider Sean Kelly discussed the Super Bowl -esque vibe around F1's first race in Miami, celebrity draw, how the racetrack is setting up & if it favors Lewis Hamilton.By Marty Caswell
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Eric Gomez "I think this is going to be the toughest fight in Canelo's career"
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ESPN's Eric Gomez discussed the growth of the NFL in Mexico, Seattle Sounders Concacaf championship, how Mexico feels about Canelo & why he faces the toughest fight of his career.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- Kevin Acee on Padres issues, Canelo in Vegas, #AskDarren
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Hour 2- Kevin Acee detailed Padres bullpen struggles & looming roster decisions, Canelo's Vegas fight #AskDarrenBy Marty Caswell
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Kevin Acee “The way they’re winning games, is it sustainable for a long time?”
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Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee discussed troubling signs from the bullpen, if tonight is Nick Martinez's final start, what to do with Dinelson Lamet, Eric Hosmer's trust in Bob Melvin & what happens with Luke Voit returns.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- The Padres bullpen issues, a new way for Padres fans to watch games, Heat or Marlin?
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Hour 1- How many Padres relievers are you confident in? A new way for Padres fans to stream games, the NFL schedule release is 1 week away, Darren quizzes Marty on Heat or Marlin.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis joins show, epic Obi-Wan trailer, tv listings,
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Hour 3- San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis talks growth of team & home opener, epic Ob-Wan trailer, tv listings,By Marty Caswell
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Jill Ellis "It's a game and a party all combined, I think fans will fall in love with the team"
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San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis on what went into making the expansion team a reality, how they pried HC Casey Stoney away from Manchester, growth of women's sports & why Alex Morgan is a perfect rep for the city & the team.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2- Predictable NIL outrage, Lady Gaga's Top Gun single, #AskDarren
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Hour 2- Predictable NIL outrage, we review Lady Gaga's Top Gun Single, #AskDarren weighs in on Ozark WITHOUT spoilers, who saw Pearl Jam at ViejasBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1- Mike Clevinger's 1st start, Darren and Marty have finished Ozark, Spero Dedes talks NBA playoffs
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Hour 1- Takeaways from Mike Clevinger's first start, Darren and Marty have finished Ozark, is anyone ever happy with the ending of a series, NBA on TNT's Spero Dedes talks NBA playoffs.By Marty Caswell
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Spero Dedes "I don’t think physically Harden's that player anymore"
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NBA on TNT's Spero Dedes discussed when Joel Embiid could return, why James Harden isn't the same player, Erik Spoelstra's incredible coaching job & if Dillon Brooks should be suspended.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3- Kevin Harlan talks NBA playoffs, tv listings, Padres rained out
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Hour 3- Kevin Harlan talks NBA playoffs & broadcasting inspiration, JRiff would take Kevin Harlan over Jennifer Anniston, tv listings,By Marty Caswell