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The Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast is an absolute joy to listen to. This show has some of the best chemistry between hosts that I have ever encountered, and their ability to make me laugh out loud is unparalleled. Whether they're discussing the latest sports news or sharing personal anecdotes, Ben, Woods, and Paul always keep me engaged and entertained. I look forward to tuning in every morning to not only stay informed about the sports scene back home in San Diego, but also to enjoy the obvious camaraderie and banter these guys have in spades. Here's hoping for many more years of listening pleasure!
One of the best aspects of The Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast is the perfect balance between analysis and laughter that Ben and Woods bring to every episode. They provide insightful commentary on sports topics while also infusing humor into their discussions. This dynamic keeps me informed and entertained, making it a great way to start my day.
Unfortunately, there is one issue that detracts from the overall enjoyment of this podcast - the lack of "foreplay" segments. As mentioned by another reviewer, these segments seem to be missing from recent episodes, which can leave listeners feeling shortchanged. The "foreplay" segments were a highlight for many listeners, as they provided a fun and light-hearted introduction to each episode. It would be greatly appreciated if these segments could be reinstated.
In conclusion, The Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast is a fantastic show that offers a perfect blend of sports analysis and entertainment value. The chemistry between hosts Ben, Woods, and Paul is undeniable and adds immense enjoyment to each episode. While there may be some room for improvement regarding segment formats, overall this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking for a fun and informative sports show. Keep up the great work!
Monday September 15th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10023 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:05:43 +0000 FqaDKuEYNtq7J3uj0uYtCgtxCvy4JYHZ baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday September 15th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines from over the weekend. Then at the bottom of the hour, Benny sits down on the therapist couch and Woodsy asks how he is feeling as his youngest son, 20 years old, is packing up to move himself all the way up to Seattle tomorrow morning to start the next chapter of his life! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour talking about Paulie's upcoming move, which leads to a conversation about tipping etiquette and Woodsy's admitting he hates the asks for donations when checking out at the grocery store. Then we get to today's game of Take On Woods before The Athletic's Dennis Lin for our weekly conversation after the Padres took 3 of 4 from the Colorado Rockies! Listen here!
Ben & Woods are joined by The Athletic's Dennis Lin for our weekly conversation! Listen here as Dennis gives his thoughts on the Padres taking 3 of 4 from Colorado, some injury updates, his thoughts on what a potential 3 game wildcard rotation would look like, and more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about the rest of the games from the weekend, including Friday's ugly loss and Saturday's big win over Colorado, and the MLB playoff picture beginning to come into focus. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our pal Craig Elsten who makes his weekly Monday appearance! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Victory Monday! We start the show with a little foreplay and the guys talk about their busy weekends which included birthdays, dinners out, and a lot of sports! Then we set the menu for a busy Monday show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and go over the highlights from yesterday's 9-6 win over the Rockies as the Padres took an important 3 out of 4 games against Colorado! Listen here!
Friday September 12th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10132 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:05:42 +0000 vM1MEqrbP6FkkYNQ8tGWWVAnPs0v1X7f baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday September 12th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report, and the guys discuss "unlikely movie villains". Then Benny gives us his Super Sexy Saturday Stinkfist Schedule with the best road map for watching some college football tomorrow before we wrap up the show talking Padres and Rockies, and how the Padres MUST take at least 3 of 4 from Colorado this weekend! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager AJ Preller back to the show on a Friar Friday! Then we play a game of "Take On Woods" before the guys go around the few scores in Major League Baseball last night and take a look at the updated NL West and wildcard standings. Listen here!
Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods on Friar Friday! Listen here as AJ talks about the upcoming postseason and how to balance resting guys vs playing for a higher seed, Randy Vasquez's great start last night, the team's offensive identity, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on last night's 2-0 win over the Rockies, and whether or not it is time for Manny Machado to take a day off, as he continues with his offensive slump. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith for our weekly chat, talking a little SDFC and some Padres vs Rockies! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friar Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys wish Paulie a happy 35th birthday on Sunday, and the guys surprise him with some pretty incredible gifts! Then the guys set the menu for today's show and get to our Padres Wrap-Up as we discuss last night's 2-0 win over the Rockies as Randy Vasquez turned in the best start of his career! Listen here!
The Fan staff discussed the Padres' small ball mentality, the team's biggest issue at this moment and their level of concern about various players who are struggling.
Thursday September 11th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10129 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:03:19 +0000 x1yQi1wbhW8n0mXDb7eN87xeGNiYt1xz baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday September 11th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the day, including a feature on Apple's new Airpods that were announced this week. Then we get to this week's NFL Threesome before the guys turn our attention to this weekend's 4 game series with the Colorado Rockies that begins tonight down at Petco Park! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about Adam's super effective sales pitch that he gave to the guys after yesterday's show... Then we play a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys catch up with Eno Sarris from The Athletic for our weekly "Smart Baseball" segment! Listen here!
Eno Sarris (The Athletic) joined Ben & Woods on Thursday morning for our weekly "Smart Baseball" segment! Listen here as Eno discusses the Padres small-ball mentality and their bunting usage, potential playoff opponents for the Padres, and MUCH more
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on last night's game, Jackson Merrill dropping a bunt down in the 4th inning, and why we all have some major concerns with the "small-ball" strategy the Padres offense is utilizing. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Padres pre and postgame show host Sam Levitt for our weekly conversation! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you all on a Thursday morning! We start today's show with a little foreplay as Woodsy revisits yesterday's foreplay segment with his issues with his cable provider, and someone was listening because he got a voicemail yesterday from that same cable company! Then we set the menu for today's show and bring you our Padres Crap-Up and discuss yesterday's 2-1 loss, the series loss to the Reds, and the small-ball strategy that has taken over the offense. Listen here!
Wednesday September 10th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 9925 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:17:37 +0000 8kYuZlnUzrj8v7o8F1O9OQTGzzvsjjbi baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday September 10th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=h
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by talking about Manny Machado showing some emotion last night when he took out some frustrations on a Gatorade cooler in the Padres dugout. Then at the bottom of the hour we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories of the day, including Awful Announcing's "Top 25 Most Influential Sports Broadcasters of the 2000s" list. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy shaking his head after realizing that all of his production that he needed to do after yesterday's show, was actually just one big prank set up by Paulie! Then we get to today's game of Take On Woods before the guys turn their attention to tonight's game and explain why tonight is as close to a "must-win" game as it gets. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's game, as Fernando Tatis Jr robbed ANOTHER home run last night, and it's time to just give him his 2nd Platinum Glove right now! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys wish Anthony Rizzo well in retirement which was announced this morning, and we get an updated look at the National League West and Wildcard standings! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay, and thank the audience multiple times as Woodsy shares some pretty remarkable news we received from our boss yesterday. Then we set the menu after hearing about all of Woodsy's problems with his cable provider last night, and we bring you our Padres Crap-Up as the guys discuss last night's 4-2 loss, and Robert Suarez serving up a decisive 2 run HR in the 9th inning. Listen here
Tuesday September 9th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 9896 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:04:32 +0000 LpwSLCaUqYkSl08zlXSI9G0APrsVH1dw baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday September 9th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour talking about some discussion in the YouTube chat with some fans wanting Manny Machado to take a day off, and the guys just feel like that is NOT an option right now. Then we preview tonight's game against the Reds with Michael King return to the mound, and we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines of the morning. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour talking about a breakfast treat from our youth, and we talk about what our Instagram algorithms currently look like. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler who checks in for his weekly visit and discusses last night's walkoff win over the Cincinnati Reds! Listen here!
Ben & Woods are joined by Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler! Listen here as Jesse reflects on last night's walkoff win over the Cincinnati Reds and where a sac fly ranks on walkoff calls, we give him this week's "incorporator" word, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about Mike Shildt's bold strategy that paid off last night, and the guys give Wandy Peralta his flowers for his performance in the 10th inning. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys discuss a significant new rule change in the NFL that played out on Monday Night Football last night, and we praise Gavin Sheets for another HUGE performance for the Padres! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay, as apparently fall ball starts this weekend for the kids? Then we set the menu for today's show and get to our Padres Wrap-Up at the bottom of the hour as we bring you all of Jesse Agler's highlights from last night's 4-3 walk-off win over the Cincinnati Reds, as the Padres won their 3rd straight game! Listen here!
Monday September 8th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 9935 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:08:48 +0000 9XaOxs3WLh41PcLCUdNZdsssLthKwsVe baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday September 8th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with some thoughts on the weekend of college and NFL football before we preview tonight's game at Petco Park as Yu Darvish gets the start and the Padres welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town. And we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines from the weekend! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by getting a full review of "Banana Ball" from Woodsy, after he and his family went and saw the Savannah Bananas at a sold-out Petco Park on Friday night. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic! Listen here!
Dennis Lin (The Athletic) joined Ben & Woods on Monday morning! Listen here as Dennis gives us his thoughts on the Padres taking 2 of 3 from the Rockies as they return home to face Cincinnati, an update on when Michael King will make his next start for the Padres, and MORE!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with an updated look at the NL West and Wildcard standings, and the Padres best path to potentially hosting a playoff series in just a few weeks. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Craig Elsten for our weekly conversation, and Craig gives us his biggest takeaways from the Padres weekend series in Colorado. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Victory Monday! We start the show with some foreplay as Ben and Paul give Woods the floor and hear about his insane weekend, which included the Savannah Bananas game on Friday night, and seeing Oasis at the Rose Bowl with his family on Saturday night. Then the guys set the menu for today's show and get into our Padres Wrap-Up and discuss yesterday's 8-1 win over Colorado, making it a series win in Denver! Listen here!
Friday September 5th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10103 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:25:46 +0000 Fct0KYXr5FzEcpD2LHqrOx8f4EwivnYg baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday September 5th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by chatting with Padres skipper Mike Shildt who calls in on a Friar Friday for The Manager's Report, and he talks about getting his team back to their winning ways. Then the guys react to what they heard from Shildt before we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the morning, including an update to yesterday's NFL Redzone story that had many consumers upset. Listen here!
Padres skipper Mike Shildt joined Ben & Woods on Friday for The Manager's Report! Listen here as he talks about what it will take for the Padres to get back to their winning ways, what he has seen from the starting pitching in the last 2 weeks, injury updates, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by hearing about how things went for Woodsy yesterday as he participated in PA auditions for the San Diego Seals and is assisting in the selection of his replacement. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys look ahead to this weekend's series against the Colorado Rockies, and why it is so important for the Padres to just win tonight. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's NFL game, and Benny gives us his Super Sexy Saturday Stinkfist Schedule for the best college football viewing experience this weekend. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we are joined by San Diego radio legend Darren Smith for his weekly appearance on the show! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday morning! We start the show with some foreplay as the guys dive into Ben's latest story for 10 News yesterday that involved him jumping on a trampoline with a Brazilian gymnast? Then we set the menu for today's show and Woodsy sets the record straight regarding something that he heard on the Gwynn and Chris program yesterday before the guys talk about last night's NFL season opener between the Eagles and Cowboys. Listen here!
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The Fan crew discusses their level of concern for the Padres after losing 8 of their last 10 games, potential changes that should be made with the starting rotation and what length playoff series gives the Padres the best chance against the Dodgers.
Thursday September 4th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10020 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:07:47 +0000 hDBMPeOe3U8gATdcazylb3OCeBHnltfL baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday September 4th, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with an early edition of The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories before we get to our first NFL Threesome of the season! And at the bottom of the hour, the guys chat with In-Season Sammy Levitt and get his takeaways after a pretty embarrassing 3 games for the Padres this week as they were swept by the Baltimore Orioles. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour talking about the Savannah Bananas who will be taking over Petco Park this weekend, and Woodsy in attendance tomorrow night! Then we get to a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys are joined by The Athletic's Eno Sarris for our weekly "Smart Baseball" segment! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with a few more phone calls from Padres fans as we try to sort out the mess that is this current losing streak for the team. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys get to this week's Throwback Thursday clip from 6 years ago, and we discuss some scores around Major League Baseball as all of the playoff contenders in the National League continue to play .500 ball at best. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Thursday morning! Not a lot of foreplay this morning as the guys address the San Diego Padres who lost their 4th straight game and were swept at home by the Baltimore Orioles. Is this rock bottom for the 2025 season? The guys give their thoughts before we get to our Padres Crap-Up and even throw out the phone number and ask Padres fans to weigh in and let us know how they are feeling during this current losing streak. Listen here
Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10102 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:07:09 +0000 uZOinutSeHUQtfUQ8RWDvihYGqa9vAnh baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 - FULL SHOW Ben and Woods bring a unique sound to the San Diego airwaves with an entertaining and informative show. As a couple of true baseball junkies, Ben and Woods could not be happier to be on the home of the Padres. Listen here for big moments from the show, weekdays, 6AM - 10AM PT on 97.3 The Fan. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by turning our attention to today's series finale between the Padres and the Orioles, and we're simply asking that the Padres DON'T get swept today. Then at the bottom of the hour we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines, including some news for San Diego State basketball fans. Listen here!
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