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San Diego Sports Radio veterans, Mike Costa and Allison Ratzlaff team up with newcomer, Ben Fletcher to bring you a refreshingly hilarious sports and entertainment podcast. Welcome to the Bam Slam Fam... Once you're in, there is no escape! Sorry... #NotSorry.

Ben Fletcher


    • May 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 69 EPISODES


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    5.9 Live Stream -- Padres/Dodgers -- Newest Member of the Bam Slam Fam intro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 32:00


    Fletch hates Whataburger, the gang has thoughts on Crying Kershaw on the video board, and we introduce a San Diego company to all of you who are looking for the perfect Mother's Day Gift

    4.29 Live Stream -- Padres in Mexico City -- NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 49:11


    4.29 Live Stream -- Padres in Mexico City -- NFL Draft

    4.11 -- COSTA'S INTERNET SUCKS -- But we power through.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 35:24


    4.11 -- COSTA'S INTERNET SUCKS -- But we power through.

    4.6 Live Stream -- Aztecs Historic Run -- Padres start to the season -- Masters Sexual Innuendos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 35:42


    4.6 Live Stream -- Aztecs Historic Run -- Padres start to the season -- Masters Sexual Innuendos

    Special Saturday Show!!! Final Four EDITION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 34:02


    Special Saturday Show!!! Final Four EDITION!

    3.21 Live Stream -- Aztecs in the Sweet 16 -- World Baseball Classic Impact on Padres

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 39:34


    3.21 Live Stream -- Aztecs in the Sweet 16 -- World Baseball Classic Impact on Padres

    3.14 -- March Madness -- Sleep Farts -- WBC -- NFL Offseason -- OUR FIRST LIVE PARTY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 44:17


    The gang is all here for a 45 minute pod about the World Baseball Classic, Fletch's nighttime gas, Rainy San Diego and a wild NFL Offseason!

    3.9 Live Stream -- Reaction to Aztecs win -- Alli's internet sucks -- Costa reveals why Tiger left his GF

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 33:09


    Alli's laptop hilariously craps the bed at the end of this episode. But the gang is talking Aztecs hoops and NFL rumors on a Thursday night! Join in on the fun!

    3-7 Costa and Technology -- NFL QB Drama -- Padres in the WBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 36:23


    Costa loves his technology and Tom Brady's fake girlfriend. The gang is talking about NFL QB's, Padres in the WBC and more as the resurgence of the Bam Slam Pod Continues!

    March Madness Preview -- Soto next? -- Jacob Cronenworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 38:24


    March Madness around the corner... Padres making news, could Soto be next? Bill Walton Stories are the best stories

    The Return of the BAM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 36:23


    Between hospital visits and new jobs, the three of us have been all over the place! But we are back and on a new schedule just in time for Padres season to start back up!

    Bam Slam -- Home Run Derby -- Padres struggling -- SOTO? -- NFL just around the corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 51:28


    Bam Slam -- Home Run Derby -- Padres struggling -- SOTO? -- NFL just around the corner

    Bam Slam 6.17 -- Padres Kickin Ass! -- Life Update From The Gang -- We Miss you Bam Slam Fam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 63:39


    Bam Slam 6.17 -- Padres Kickin Ass! -- Life Update From The Gang -- We Miss you Bam Slam Fam!

    Bam Slam 5.26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 53:31


    We're baaack! We start off on a sad note with our thoughts on Texas massacre. Then we lighten it up with some burgers, baseball, Raiders, and plastic surgery talk! Tune in and tell your friends!

    Bam Slam -- NFL Draft in the books -- Padres hot start -- Costa got a 160 Pound Dog -- "This dog shits like Amber Heard"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 56:50


    Bam Slam -- NFL Draft in the books -- Padres hot start -- Costa got a 160 Pound Dog -- "This dog shits like Amber Heard"

    Bam Slam -- PADRES BASEBALL IS BACK.. But Tatis is hurt -- NFL has been a whirlwind -- Fletch gets married in 9 days!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 62:43


    Bam Slam -- PADRES BASEBALL IS BACK.. But Tatis is hurt -- NFL has been a whirlwind -- Fletch gets married in 9 days!

    Bam Slam 3.4 -- We dislike Putin, MLB is dumb, Alli is sliding off her chair, NFL Combine is speedy, and some weirdo ate his own foot. Tune In!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 62:28


    Bam Slam 3.4 -- We dislike Putin, MLB is dumb, Alli is sliding off her chair, NFL Combine is speedy, and some weirdo ate his own foot. Tune In!

    Bam Slam -- SUPER BOWL! -- Baseball without talking Players/Owners -- Fletch's wedding is sneaking up -- Alli and Costa throwing a Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 61:52


    Bam Slam -- SUPER BOWL! -- Baseball without talking Players/Owners -- Fletch's wedding is sneaking up -- Alli and Costa throwing a Party

    It's A FRIDAY! Let's Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 74:41


    The Bam Slam Crew gets together on a Friday! Costa actually is shockingly a really good dude... Fletch's Wedding is just around the corner, the whole squad will be there! The NFL is simultaneously on fire and hurting themselves at the same time. Is there anything grosser than a NFL Locker Room?

    Two of us got Covid, the NFL is crazy awesome and MLB is...who f'ing cares.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 62:01


    Fletch Pops The Question to Costa -- The trio ROASTS UCLA -- San Diego Athlete of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 56:36


    Ben has a BIG ask for Costa. We talk Covid (ugh), NFL, college football, our San Diego athlete of the year, and of course we critique Hosmer's upcoming gauche nuptials.

    Bam Slam Bonus Pod -- Costa + Fletch // Alex Morgan is a San Diegan + Some NFL Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 21:09


    Costa and Fletch sit down for a quick chat about the newest member of the San Diego sports scene. Plus the guys get into some of the drama in the NFL.

    BAM SLAM IS BACK! Season 2 Episode.... We lost count

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 57:46


    We're back!! What is Costa doing in Vegas? Ben wants to do a reality show inside Costco, and Allison is fired up about lack of support for SDSU bowl game. NFL, MLB, CFB and lots of laughs per usual! We missed you guys!

    Aaron Rodgers -- Henry Ruggs -- New Food at Aztec Stadium!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 52:12


    Mike, Alli and a baby faced Fletch are ready to party on a FRIDAY! Did Aaron Rodgers step in it today? Or is this a bigger problem with American Media? The gang gives their thoughts on Henry Ruggs. AND THE NEW FOOD AT OUR AZTECS STADIUM HAS BEEN INTRODUCED! Fletch has tried it... Let's party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Costa's Sex Life Is Taking A Tumble -- NFL Going Down? -- Ozzie Guillen -- Tiger King 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 51:35


    Costa's Sex Life Is Taking A Tumble -- NFL Going Down? -- Ozzie Guillen -- Tiger King 2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 2 Episode 15 -- Dodgers are struggling... so sad -- Tatis foregoing surgery -- NFL Week 7 Preview --

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 60:23


    Aww... The Dodgers aren't doing so hot... We are so sad. What does Costa's HOA think about Alli and Fletch? Is Tatis right to forego surgery? What's up next with the NFL? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Alli + Ben Bonus Pod -- Tatis Jr. Foregoing Shoulder Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 9:21


    Alli and Fletch couldn't wait one more day for Costa to get back from Vegas... So they chop it up for ten minutes about Fernando Tatis Jr. Is he making a mistake by refusing surgery on his shoulder at this time? It might not be as clear as it seems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 14 -- SPECIAL GUEST DAVE PALET -- MLB Playoffs -- Jon Gruden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 39:49


    Bam Slam Fam! We welcome Dave Palet into the podcast studio with us! Do Costa and Dave REALLY hate each other? Tune in and find out the real story. Lots of NFL, MLB and College football talk after a busy week in sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 13 -- ALLI'S BACK! -- Padres fire Jayce -- NFL IS SO GOOD -- Urban Myer is dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 49:29


    Alli Rat is back in the building... THANK GOD! The Padres have fired their manager, The parity in the NFL has never been better. Alli got hit on by a college kid... Costa and Fletch had some fun with that one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 12 -- One more episode without Alli :( -- Lots of Football Talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 43:40


    Costa and Fletch are running through what went down in week 3 of the NFL Season and get you ready for week 4. What is going on with the rookie QB's, plus that 3-0 club has some odd names.Plus the guys give you some bonus content at the end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 11 -- Padre Let Down -- NFL Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 39:45


    Costa and Fletch are flying solo on this one as Alli is being an awesome mom! The guys start off a little pissed off about the Padres. Then they carry straight into the NFL and why Aaron Rodgers is such a DOUCHE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 10 -- Costa did sidelines in Vegas -- Alli went to New York for her son's game -- NFL Week 1 was AWESOME

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 53:04


    Costa fills us in on his wild night on Raiders sidelines, Allison loves New York, and Ben continues with pages of NFL notes! PS...we do a little talking about our Padres disappointment. BAM SLAM FAM we love you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bam Slam SPECIAL EDITION -- NFL Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 46:07


    Alli Rat is off rooting on her son in New York... Costa and Fletch run through every single game for Week 1 of the NFL Season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 2 Episode 9 -- Cam Newton -- Ted Lasso -- Bishop Sycamore -- College Drop Offs -- Military Thank You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 62:02


    We share some love to the communities impacted by Hurricane Ida and the Caldor Fire... Cam Newton has been released by the Patriots, we react... WHO'S SIDE ARE YOU ON... BAEZ OR METS FANS. Finally, we get to hear about the emotional Topher Costa College Drop-Off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 2 Episode 8 -- Beautiful Takeover at SOFI -- Padres Falling Out of The Playoff Race -- CRATE CHALLENGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 45:49


    Whaddup Bam Slam FAM! The Raiders and Niners fans take over SOFI for preseason games... The Padres continue to lose... And people are climbing crates! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 2 Episode 7 -- Have Fans Lost the Ability to Behave -- Alli did a Kegstand -- Ben hasn't lost faith in the Padres

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 52:44


    We're tired of Covid talk. We're worried about the Padres. We're laughing at all the social media "experts.:" We still think Trevor Bauer is a douche. We think drinking games are fun. Tune in! BAM SLAM FAM...we love you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Season 2 Episode 6 -- We lead off with massive news -- Costa got a new job in the NFL! -- NFL IS BACK!!! We talk some Rookie QB's -- Padres sign Arrieta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 49:24


    Costa has some big personal news and breaks down his new gig! The Bam Slam Fam is growing!  First looks at Rookie QB's, Padres sign Jake Arrieta? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    BAM SLAM SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 -- COSTA'S BACK!!!! -- FIELD OF DREAMS -- THE RETURN OF THE NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 60:12


    What up Bam Slam Fam! We are back and ready to party. Fletch house sat for Costa and learned some disturbing things about his dogs. We talk about the Field of Dreams game, the NFL's return and of course, our beloved Padres. 

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 65:42


    Alli is PISSED... This one goes way off the rails. Padres trade deadlines, Costa's twitter getting suspended, the Real Housewives!? 

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 4 -- Costa's reaction to Britney Spears' Breasts -- Deep convo about Simone Biles -- What in the heck is going on with College Football -- There's a new Padre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 60:16


    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 4 -- Costa's reaction to Britney Spears' Breasts -- Deep convo about Simone Biles -- What in the heck is going on with College Football -- There's a new Padre!

    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 3 -- COSTA GOT ARRESTED -- Olympic Talk -- Someone stole Bam from Bam Slam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 45:59


    COSTA GOT ARRESTED -- Olympic Talk -- Someone stole Bam from Bam Slam

    Bam Slam Podcast Season 2 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 65:06


    Bam Slam Season 2 Episode 1: FROM THE BAM SLAM STUDIOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 57:16


    BAM SLAM FAM! Big news as we bring you Season 2, Episode 1 from our new and fancy BAM SLAM Studio! Like, subscribe, download and tell your friends to join the BAM SLAM FAM! 

    Bam Slam Ep. 24!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 67:01


    LET'S PARTY BAM SLAM FAM! We talk about Costa's lack of television culture, the Trevor Bauer situation, ugly all-star uniforms, Padres dominating and NIL making it's way into College Sports!  BAM SLAM FAM WE LOVE YOU! 

    BAM SLAM EPISODE 23 -- Padres Sweep the dodgers -- An Old friend returns -- FANS ARE AWESOME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 54:51


    What up Bam Slam Fam! An old, smelly, alcoholic friend catches up with Costa and Fletch. The fans at Petco have had an OBVIOUS impact on the team. Some bad stuff in SD and some awesome stuff in the NFL.  We cover it all on the newest episode of the BAM SLAM PODCAST! 

    Bam Slam Episode 22! --- Costa is back from vacation -- Alli is reminding you to be nice -- Fletch is still pissed about the MLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 64:13


    Costa is back from his world travels Ben is still worked up about MLB messing with balls Alli tells everyone to not be assholes as world opens back up    Download! Tune in! Like! Subscribe! We love you BamSlam Fam!

    Bam Slam 21 -- WE ARE BACK! -- Baseball is a bunch of cheating A-Holes (Not the players btw) -- Alli traveled the world -- Fletch has too much energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 54:15


    Bam Slam 21 -- WE ARE BACK! -- Baseball is a bunch of cheating A-Holes (Not the players btw) -- Alli traveled the world -- Fletch has too much energy. 

    Bam Slam Ep. 20! -- Celebrating a Radio Legend -- Alli got wasted -- Padres be cruisin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 48:59


    We got some celebrating to do today for a legend in San Diego Radio history... Alli got wasted with her kid in Houston... Padres are cruising and Costa has some tummy troubles...  Alli learns the true definition of the word "Crank" 

    Bam Slam Episode 19 -- Padres on Covid List -- Gross Tik Tok Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 54:12


    Episode 19!!! Let's party Bam Slam Fam. Padres got some covid issues. Why are people putting spaghetti all over their kitchen counters? Fletch gets hooked up with a sick rental car. Alli is about to drive cross country with crazy gas prices.

    Bam Slam Episode 18 - Fletch F'd up the recording yo! But here is 25 minutes of GOLD before the Computer stopped recording

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 26:13


    We promise to make it up to you!  We had some technical issues that wiped out about 20 minutes of awesome. But here is the first 25 minutes of the most recent Bam Slam Episode. We talk about May the 4th stuff and grill Fletch for liking Star Wars. Then we get into some serious stuff regarding big bad people on twitter.  Hope you dig it! 

    Bam Slam Episode 17! -- Our first Hungover Podcast -- NFL Draft -- Alli Dates Celebrities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 48:58


    Lot's of tired eyes in the studio this morning... Tune in for a fun hungover chat amongst friends. Listen as Fletch, Alli and Mike break down some draft talk, Alli was at the Padres game last night and witnessed events surrounding "The Flash".    Join us for EPISODE 17! 

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