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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!
Thursday October 9th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10199 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:02:29 +0000 yPiaG7CrAm9TtS5W6peBQO3sqld4CJmc baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday October 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=https
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and some of Paulie's top stories of the morning, including some interesting reports out of Chapel Hill regarding Bill Belichick and his future at North Carolina. Then we get to our weekly NFL Threesome before we wrap up the show by giving some thoughts on the pair of Game 4's we have in the NLDS later today. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy providing an update regarding "The Work" that he mentioned on Wednesday's show, and the guys try to explain to Ben what benefits he COULD get from therapy if he went. Then we play a game of Real or Fake before the guys are joined by Eno Sarris from The Athletic for our weekly Smart Baseball segment! Listen here!
Ben & Woods catch up with The Athletic's Eno Sarris for our weekly Smart Baseball segment and Eno gives us his biggest takeaways from the 4 ALDS / NLDS matchups as we get closer to the League Championship Series. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some thoughts on the ALDS games yesterday as the Tigers forced a Game 5 in Seattle tomorrow night, and the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees to advance to the ALCS. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we get to today's "Padres Smorgasbord" and discuss the Padres offensive philosophy in 2025, how it was different in 2024, and what it could / should be in 2026. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay, and Benny tells us about a near-nightmare that happened to him yesterday as he almost added an extra zero to a tip when he grabbed dinner last night. Then we set the menu for today's show and jump into some playoff baseball as the guys give their thoughts on the NLDS last night as the Cubs and Phillies both won to stay alive in their NLDS matchups. Listen here!
Wednesday October 8th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10348 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:07:51 +0000 gHiBDMYbMsFV9PRfkDWkUOShebiyW7BI baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday October 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=http
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the morning, including a trade in the NFL yesterday and a false alarm for one of America's Sweethearts? Then the guys discuss the potential future for MLB broadcasts before we wrap up the show here on a Wednesday morning! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy asking Paulie for some tech advice, as he looks to move his monthly in-person men's group that he hosts to an online setting this weekend. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys address a lengthy, well-versed comment to the show's YouTube channel regarding the local media's role in sports, particularly when it comes to how they interact with coaches and players. Listen here!
Should the Padres continue to use Mason MIller as a relief pitcher (presumably the closer) in 2026, or try and convert him to a starting pitcher this offseason? The guys discussed it all on today's Padres Smorgasbord!
Ben & Woods open up the 7am hour with some thoughts on both ALDS games last night as the Mariners went to Detroit and took a 2-1 series lead over the Tigers, and the Yankees rallied to win game 3 against the Blue Jays. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we get to the next installment of our Padres offseason topics in our Padres Smorgasbord, and the guys discuss whether Mason Miller will be a reliever or a starter in 2026? Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with some foreplay and hear about Ben's dream last night that involved skydiving with our boss Adam? Then we quickly set the menu for today's show before we head out to Philadelphia and catch up with our buddy Jon Marks, midday host at 95.7 The Fanatic, and get the temperature of Phillies fans as the Phils are facing an 0-2 series deficit with Game 3 later today in Los Angeles. Listen here!
Tuesday October 7th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10206 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:11:43 +0000 9cvjpOv1PGTmiclfATWrEdgwBRRHG9bQ baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday October 7th, 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 The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's headlines this morning, including another great primetime game in the NFL last night. Then we take a quick look at today's ALDS games on the schedule before we wrap up the show with the first "Topic Wheel" spin of the offseason! Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 8am hour by talking a little about the impending work stoppage most in Major League Baseball are expecting before the 2027 season, and how that all can impact free agency. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler who joins the show one final time for 2025 and gives us his thoughts on the end of the Padres season. Listen here!
Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler joined Ben & Woods for his final regular Tuesday segment of the year. Listen here as Jesse reflects on the abrupt end to the Padres season, how he will plan to spend his offseason, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some thoughts on the Brewers winning Game 2 of their NLDS matchup with the Cubs before giving some thoughts on the letter that Padres Chairman John Seidler emailed to Padres fans yesterday and we try to read between the lines. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we debut our newest offseason feature titled "Ben's Padres Smörgåsbord"! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and dive into the world of KPop Demon Hunters which seems to cause children everywhere to lose their minds? Then we set the menu for today's show and dive into some baseball talk as the guys give their thoughts on the dodgers and Brewers both taking commanding 2-0 series leads in their NLDS matchups. Listen here!
Monday October 6th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10206 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:04:03 +0000 BS6fr6pDqGoIJfGwdlGcZGDqktNP25Zr baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday October 6th, 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%3
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories this morning! Then the guys touch on a little bit of College Football from the weekend before getting back to some baseball at the bottom of the hour and previewing both of today's NLDS games in the MLB postseason. Listen here!
Dennis Lin (The Athletic) joined Ben & Woods on Monday morning for his final regular Monday segment of the season. Listen here as Dennis speculates on what will happen with AJ Preller who enters the final year of his contract next season, what free agents the Padres may look to re-sign, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking a little more about the Padres offseason, and which players are set to hit free agency and which players we think the Padres should look to bring back in 2026. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic for his final weekly segment covering the Padres this season. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with more thoughts on AJ Preller's future with the San Diego Padres, and we go over the MLB divisional round series' from the weekend. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) This" before the guys are joined by our pal Craig Elsten for his weekly segment talking Padres offseason and some SDFC as well! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and get a hilarious story from Woodsy who was coaching T-ball yesterday, and Paulie details a pretty crazy Amazon delivery mishap that happened at his new place on Friday. Then we set the menu for today's show and dive into some Padres offseason talk with Ben bringing a list of things he would like to see the team address, and the guys focus on whether or not AJ Preller will get a contract extension as he enters the 2026 season in the final year of his deal as President of Baseball Operations. Listen here!
Friday October 3rd, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10205 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:04:36 +0000 tsOR23bdPn1f2Ns3Nt12EvbCox3xXDtY baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday October 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=https%3
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by opening up the phone lines and allowing Padres fans to call in and voice their opinions on the Padres 2025 season coming to an end. Then at the bottom of the hour the guys give some of their final thoughts on the Wildcard exit, what types of conversations we will be having during the offseason, AND we spin the topic wheel a few times to wrap up the show. Listen here
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about whether or not AJ Preller will return in 2026? SHOULD he return? Then we play a quick game of Take On Woods to break things up for a minute before the guys react to some audio from Manny Machado postgame, who had a viral exchange with our pal Jake Garegnani from CBS 8. Listen here
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am with a lot more to say on yesterday's season-ending loss, and how Jackson Merrill is the heart and soul of the San Diego Padres. Plus, was that the worst strike call we've ever seen, when Xander Bogaerts had the bat taken out of his hands in the 9th inning? And our pal Darren Smith joins the show at the bottom of the hour to give us his thoughts on the abrupt end to the Padres season. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you all on a Friday mourning. Listen here as the guys discuss yesterday's 3-1 loss to the Cubs in the Wildcard, and the end of the 2025 Padres season. What went wrong? Where does the blame fall? What changes need to be made? All that, plus our Padres Crap-Up in the 6am hour, listen here!
Thursday October 2nd, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10177 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:04:11 +0000 x9ZPwg3YWhv2d6EsHnadyq2zQVM4XWkY baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday October 2nd, 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 The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories of the day, including a hotel chain experimenting with scent-based alarm clocks? Then we look ahead to a do-or-die Game 3 for the Padres today against the Cubs, and give our thoughts on the other 2 elimination games in the MLB playoffs as well! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by revisiting a funny moment that happened earlier in the week on the show and got completely looked over. Then we play 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 talking about game 3 of the NL Wildcard later this afternoon between the Padres and Cubs, with the winner moving on to face Milwaukee in the NLDS, Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys head out to Chicago where Postseason Sammy Levitt is standing by and gives us his thoughts on yesterday's win and the decisive game 3 coming up! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and talk about what a great afternoon we all had up at PRK101 in Carlsbad yesterday for the 97.3 watch party! Then we set the menu for today's show and get right to our Padres Wrap-Up and all of the highlights from yesterday's 3-0 win over the Cubs to force a decisive game 3 today! Listen here!
Wednesday October 1st, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 9974 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:04:12 +0000 5usqPfuQyidUpvCDktzkHUFz65YuAbyP baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday October 1st, 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 by hearing some pregame comments from both Mike Shildt and Jake Cronenworth who held press conferences before game 2 of the NL Wildcard today. Then at the bottom of the hour, Postseason Sammy checks in from Wrigley Field and gives us his thoughts on Game 1's loss and the Padres season on the brink of ending. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming former Padres and Rockies manager Bud Black to the studio who joins the guys for the hour to talk some postseason baseball! Listen here as Buddy talks about what he's been up to since he was let go in Denver, how managing in the playoffs differs from the regular season, AND Buddy insists on getting the opportunity to play "Take On Woods"! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by beginning to turn our attention to game 2 later today between the Padres and the Cubs as the Padres season is now on the line, and Dylan Cease looks to be the stopper. Then at the bottom of the hour the guys go around some of the other results from the Wildcard round in baseball yesterday as 3 other teams, including the Padres, are facing elimination today. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little bit of foreplay as we welcome Paulie back to the studio and hear how his move went, and Woodsy tells us about all of the excitement going on while watching the Padres game with his children yesterday. Then we set the menu for today's show and jump right into yesterday's 3-1 loss to the Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Wildcard round, and what led to the Padres falling to Chicago and now facing elimination today. Listen here
We listen in on the pregame press conferences from Dylan Cease and Fernando Tatis Jr. and give final thoughts ahead of Game 1.
Sam Levitt joins the show live from Chicago plus Ben & Woods react to the Padres releasing their Wild Card roster.
Jesse Agler and Dennis Lin join Ben & Woods from Chicago to preview Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Cubs.
Ben & Woods discuss their anxiety ahead of today's playoff game and the future of AJ Preller.
Monday September 29th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10165 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:28:20 +0000 hiVTdChDqO7XITrWYYZdlh5jaDAScsMl baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday September 29th, 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 couple of Paulie's top stories from over the weekend, including an emotional Mark Grant on Saturday night. Then at the bottom of the hour, the guys make Ben read some Bad Bunny lyrics after it was announced last night that Bad Bunny will be the Super Bowl halftime performer at Levi's Stadium! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour talking about what a great sports weekend it was, and what our favorite sporting event of the weekend was that we saw. Then we play today's game of "Take On Woods" before the guys head out to Chicago and the guys are joined by ESPN MLB insider Jesse Rogers who will be on the call for the Wildcard series this week! Listen here!
ESPN MLB Insider Jesse Rogers joined Ben & Woods on Monday morning ahead of calling this week's Wildcard series between the Padres and Cubs! Listen here as Jesse gives us some more insight on the Cubs, what the keys to moving on to the NLDS will be for each team, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about the latest on Padres catcher Elias Diaz who left Saturday's game due to injury, and the guys discuss whether or not he will be ready to go for the Wildcard round, who will catch for Nick Pivetta, and more. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our buddy Craig Elsten for his weekly Monday hit to discuss the Padres, SDFC, and more! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Victory Monday! The guys are FIRED UP for the MLB postseason and open the show talking about the Padres wrapping up the regular season with a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, their Wildcard round matchup with the Cubs that begins tomorrow, and MUCH more! Listen here!
Friday September 26th, 2025 - FULL SHOW full 10117 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:07:58 +0000 8L4SxtDgb23B2G5xwVsRxSCsV7J4bj15 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday September 26th, 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
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