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Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss Vi Ripken’s passing, Trey Mancini’s return, his schedule at Spring Training games are underway, the gap between the really good teams and really bad teams in baseball, and why the Royals will be better than people think. Then, Marlins’ play-by-play announcer Paul Severino stops by to talk about growing up in Bri…
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2-24 6am Hour - Buster Olney Changing His Tune?
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Ben & Woods wrap up the 6am hour talking some Padres baseball, and whether or not ESPN's Buster Olney has changed his tune when it comes to our Padres. Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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Hour 3 - Buster Olney talks Tatis deal, Aztecs vs Fresno tonight, TV listings, a joke & Fusion
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Buster Olney talks Tatis deal, Aztecs vs Fresno tonight, TV listings, a joke & FusionBy Marty Caswell
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The Heart of Sports w Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen: Keith Pompey, Buster Olney, Larry Olmsted
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This week we were joined by Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey as he travels with the team on their west coast swing to talk about how the team is play and then some All Star game talk. Then we were honored to be joined by ESPN's Buster Olney to help honor the life and legacy of friend of the show Pedro Gomez. And finally NY Times Bestseller Larry Olm…
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Hour 3 - MLS to San Diego? TV listings, Fusion & a joke from Jim
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MLS to San Diego? TV listings, Fusion & a joke from JimBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Train Wreck Radio, Tommy Pham speaks about last year & being stabbed, best bets & #AskDarrne texts
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Train Wreck Radio, Tommy Pham speaks about last year & being stabbed, best bets & #AskDarrne textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 -Padres spring training is underway, Aztecs one win away from a regular season title & Brian Dutcher joins the show
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Padres spring training is underway, Aztecs one win away from a regular season title & Brian Dutcher joins the showBy Marty Caswell
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Brian Dutcher "Defense has been the anchor of our program"
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Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher discussed being in control of another conference title as they prepare for UNLV, coaching a team that doesn't get flustered and the consistency of the Aztecs defense.By Marty Caswell
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3-1 8am Hour - Are The Padres Rushing Lamet?
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Ben & Woods wrap up Monday's show by reacting to some audio from AJ Preller as they discuss Dinelson Lamet's health status, and if the team would be rushing him back to have him for Opening Day. Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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3-1 8am Hour - Tier 1 Tour: Detroit Tigers
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Each morning, we take a look at a new MLB team as we countdown towards Opening Day! Today, we start in the AL Central with the Detroit Tigers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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3-1 Annie Heilbrunn: "He (Tingler) definitely looks more comfortable"
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Padres insider Annie Heilbrunn joined Ben & Woods on Monday morning! Listen here as Annie checks in from Peoria, talks about seeing fans in the stands, and her thoughts on Jayce Tingler and the Padres as they continue preparing for the 2021 season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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3-1 7am Hour - Manny Machado Spring Training Audio
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Ben & Woods wrap up the 7am hour with some reaction to what Padres 3rd baseman Manny Machado had to say when he met with the media over the weekend. Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
3 stories from the world of sports that make us all shake our heads and scream "DON'T DO THIS!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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3-1 7am Hour - Padres Broadcasts + Take On Woods
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Ben & Woods start off the 7am hour talking about Padres TV/radio broadcasts before we get to another round of "Take On Woods"! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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3-1 Craig Calcaterra: "You should be angry if you don't get to see your team"
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MLB writer Craig Calcaterra joined Ben & Woods on Monday morning! Listen here as Craig talks about the latest from his "Cup of Coffee" newsletter, including TV availability for Spring Training games, early thoughts around the league as games are underway, Fernando Tatis Jr, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Ben & Woods continue in the 6am hour with our "Daily Ditty" and today's selection comes from Paul Reindl! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Tommy Pham opens up about his offseason, the PGA honors Tiger Woods over the weekend, and Jason Sudeikis wins a Golden Globe for "Ted Lasso"... Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Ben & Woods wrap up the 5am hour with a "spotlight segment" as we look back at our fun conversation with actor Chris McDonald who played the role of Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore"! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Ben & Woods continue in the 5am hour with some Open Phones, and we hear why Paul almost got in trouble on Friday morning... Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Woods and Paul open up Monday's show by talking about how they spent their weekend, including FINALLY listening to some Padres baseball games once again! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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The Heart of Sports w Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen: Guest Harry Carson, Paul Reed, Matt Murphy
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We were joined by NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson to talk the NFLA & CDC Initiative to raise awareness of the COVID Vaccine and talk some football. Then Sixers/BlueCoats two way player Paul Reed and PxP Broadcaster Matt Murphy hopped on from the bubble in Orlando to talk some G League hoops.By The Heart of Sports w Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen
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The Heart of Sports w Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen: Guests Harry Carson, Paul Reed, Matt Murphy
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We were joined by NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson to talk the NFLA & CDC Initiative to raise awareness of the COVID Vaccine and talk some football. Then Sixers/BlueCoats two way player Paul Reed and PxP Broadcaster Matt Murphy hopped on from the bubble in Orlando to talk some G League hoops.By The Heart of Sports w Jason Springer & Jeff Cohen
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Hour 3 - Padres pitcher Mark Melancon, Best Bets, TV Listings, Fusion & a joke
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Padres pitcher Mark Melancon, Best Bets, TV Listings, Fusion & a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Will Brinson, Darren decides on who is favorite Padre is & #AskDarren
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Will Brinson, Darren decides on who is favorite Padre is & #AskDarrenBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Darren gets ready for Mark Melancon, Matt Mitchell talks about a huge win over Boise St, & fans in stands soon?
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Darren gets ready for Mark Melancon, Matt Mitchell talks about a huge win over Boise St, & fans in stands soon?By Marty Caswell
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Mark Melancon "This club is so talented, on paper we have all the intangibles"
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Padres reliever Mark Melancon discussed the vibe around his new team, why he took less money to join the Padres, why older players can learn so much about analytics from younger players & why he went swimming with great white sharks.By Marty Caswell
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Will Brinson "I'm not sure how the Seahawks can manage to fix this"
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Will Brinson discussed the latest drama surrounding Russell Wilson, why it's plausible the Seahawks could actually trade him, if Jags would make sense for DeShaun Watson and who joins the booth with ABC back in the Super Bowl mix.By Marty Caswell
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Matt Mitchell "It felt good to grind out a win and fight adversity"
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Aztecs senior Matt Mitchell discussed what it meant to grind out an adversity win in overtime vs. a tough Boise State team, the emotions of senior day and why the Aztecs are far from being done.By Marty Caswell
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2-26 Chris McDonald: "I'm double thumbs up on that (Happy Gilmore sequel)"
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Actor Christopher McDonald joined Ben & Woods on Friday morning! Listen here as Chris (AKA Shooter McGavin) reflects back on the filming of Happy Gilmore which hit theaters 25 years ago, how he got the role, if we could see a sequel in the near future, and MUCH more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Ben & Woods continue in the 8am hour with another round of "Real or Fake" before we get to our interview with Chris McDonald! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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2-26 8am Hour - Tier 1 Tour: Tampa Bay Rays
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Each morning at 8am, we will take a look at a new MLB team as we countdown towards Opening Day! Today, we wrap up the AL East with the Tampa Bay Rays! Listen here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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2-26 7am Hour - Crossing Streams With Craig Elsten
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Ben & Woods wrap up the 7am hour by checking in with Craig Elsten who joins us each Friday with 3 streaming recommendations for the weekend! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
3 stories from the world of sports that make us all shake our heads and scream "DON'T DO THIS!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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2-26 7am Hour - Who Do You Think You Are, I Am!
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Ben & Woods start off the 7am hour with some incredible audio from 9 years ago on this day. Plus we bring you another round of "Take On Woods" which comes with some controversy after the contestant is accused of Googling the answers... Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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2-26 6am Hour - Did Larry Rothschild Tell Us Who The Closer Is?
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Ben & Woods wrap up the 6am hour with some audio from Padres pitching coach Larry Rothschild who met with the media yesterday in Peoria. Did Larry accidentally tip us all off on who the closer will be this season? Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Ben & Woods continue in the 6am hour with our "Daily Ditty", and today's choice comes from Steven Woods! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Russell Wilson doesn't want to be traded, but also has a list of 4 teams he'd want to be traded to... Kyrie Irving wants the NBA logo changed from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant... and the "Mr. Potato Head" toy brand is changing to "Potato Head"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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2-26 5am Hour - Best of the Week: Fernando Tatis Jr
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Ben & Woods wrap up the 5am hour with our "Best of the Week" and it's no surprise that this week's best interview was on Tuesday with Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr.! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Ben & Woods continue in the 5am hour with Open Phones as we do each morning at this time! Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
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2-26 5am Hour - Beau's "Blue Shot" + Worst Songs By Good Bands
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Woods and Paul open up Friday's show with Woodsy talking about taking 3 year old Beau to get a flu shot. Plus we get more into our discussion about the worst songs by otherwise terrible bands / artists. Listen here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben & Woods On Demand
Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss who would be good on a mic’d up Spring Training broadcast, expanding the playoff, MiLB teams being trimmed and Carlos Correa. Then, Marly Rivera stops by to talk about why Alex Cora is the perfect manager for Rafael Devers and the relaxed vibe at Yankees camp. Finally, Jeff Francoeur gets into the 2021 Braves, wh…
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Hour 3 - Kiley McDaniel talks Tatis & CJ Abrams, best bets, tv listings fusion and a joke
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Kiley McDaniel talks Tatis & CJ Abrams, best bets, tv listings fusion and a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Dan Woike talks Lakers problems, when will the show get a newsletter? And #AskDarren texts
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Dan Woike talks Lakers problems, when will the show get a newsletter? And #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Yu Darvish in this Padres rotation, Marty on another zoom call & HUGE game for the Aztecs tonight
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Yu Darvish in this Padres rotation, Marty on another zoom call & HUGE game for the Aztecs tonightBy Marty Caswell
