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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!
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories heading into the weekend, including a new baseball movie coming soon that we're all excited about! Then we preview this weekend's pitching matchups between the Padres and Orioles in Baltimore before we spin the topic wheel and give some final thoughts on the morning before we head into the weekend! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller back to the show for The Management Report, and we get his thoughts on his team's recent play. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before we head back out to Baltimore and catch up with Orioles radio broadcaster Josh Lewin to preview
Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller joined Ben & Woods on Friday for The Management Report! Listen here as AJ gives his overall thoughts on the team's recent play, some of the recent roster moves he has had to make, the upcoming trade deadline, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour with some more thoughts on Manny Machado working with "TeacherMan" over the offseason, and how relieved we all were to at least now know what the issue is. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith who stops by the show to talk some Padres, Knicks, and World Cup! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, (And Woods), and Paul are here for you on a Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay as we welcome 8 year old Beau Woods into the studio as he officially kicks off summer vacation by coming to work with dad. Then we set the menu for today's show and give Ben some grief for Bensplaining to his 10 News colleague Emily yesterday and we give some thoughts on Kevin Acee's latest story in the Union Tribune detailing Manny Machado's offseason work with "TeacherMan"? Listen here!
MLB.com Padres reporter AJ Cassavell joins this week's Epic Padres Roundtable, as he and the Fan crew discuss the re-emergence of Fernando Tatis Jr., Samad Taylor's staying power and what the future holds for Manny Machado.
Thursday June 11th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 7669 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:06:36 +0000 63LgRxWFyi9NwBzQm0MZ461MEuRuhgFS baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday June 11th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with some laughs as we get to a great, unplanned Throwback Thursday clip to kick off the hour! Then we play a game of “Real or Fake” before the guys are joined by our friend Eno Sarris from The Athletic for our weekly “Smart Baseball” segment that we always look forward to before we sign off and head over to today's Epic Padres Roundtable! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on yesterday's win over the Reds, whether or not Samad Taylor is here to stay, and we get to ALL the calls from Fernando Tatis Jr's walk-off home run! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we are joined by In-Season Sammy Levitt who checks in each and every Thursday! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay, but more importantly we start the show with a guttural yell, which literally has not happened in weeks! Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up as we go over yesterday's game in which Fernando Tatis Jr hit his 2nd home run of the season to walk-off the Cincinnati Reds! Listen here!
Wednesday June 10th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10171 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:26 +0000 nF8cJpiQ3YuOL5TNCwpEupfVvr9v1wu6 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday June 10th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top headlines of the morning, including last night's Stanley Cup Finals game, and a MAJOR contract extension for an ESPN personality. Then we let everyone know that Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller will be joining us on Friar Friday this week before we talk more Padres vs Reds today and get to our MLB Reacharound. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with even more on the Padres loss which leads into a bit of a heated debate amongst the crew, and it feels like this baseball team is going to break us all. Then we play today's game of "Take On Woods" before we wrap up the hour with Woodsy's thoughts on the word "nectar"? Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on yesterday's extra-innings loss and the Padres not able to put the Reds away last night and going 3-20 with runners in scoring position. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys chat with former MLB all-star and hitting coach Bret Boone who joins the show each week to give us his thoughts on the team! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy takes us all through an insane conversation he had with our boss Adam recently. Then we talk about how great the last day of school was when we were children and set the menu for today's show before we bring you our Padres Wrap-Up and discuss last night's heartbreaking 5-3 loss to the Reds in extra innings. Listen here
Tuesday June 9th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10062 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:04:13 +0000 313ayiFjO3NDl36NPD5NRZI2MeYeTZSp baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday June 9th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F
Ben & Woods begin the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top headlines in the morning, including how things are going in the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals. Then we have some fun at Ben's expense due to his camera angle after his internet went out on him, and we preview tonight's game down at Petco Park as the Padres will have their hands full with Chase Burns going for the Reds. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about how daunting it would be if any of us found ourselves back in the dating game, and we envision what Ben's dating profile would look like. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by our friend Jesse Agler who joins the program each Tuesday morning, and we finally get to talk about a win once again! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on last night's game as the Padres utilized some small-ball late in the game to get the win! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys talk about the World Cup starting up later this week, and we get to today's MLB Reacharound! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as everyone is in a good mood this morning finally having a Padres win to talk about on the show for the first time in 3 weeks! Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and give some thoughts on last night's 6-2 win over the Reds! Listen here!
Monday June 8th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10137 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:01:36 +0000 qwptO8cEltBCuWB2tL2UZ9E9leDrA1z2 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday June 8th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paul's top stories from over the weekend, including an update on the NBA Finals, and Jacob Misiorowski making history once again. Then we get to today's MLB Reacharound and preview tonight's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds before we give some final thoughts and sign off on a Monday! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with a few more thoughts on Woodsy's WILD trade idea that he was brave enough to say right at the end of our 7am hour. Then we play today's game of "Take On Woods" before the guys are joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic who wrote a piece this morning about the Padres reportedly still planning to be buyers at the trade deadline, despite currently being in a freefall in the standings. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about some interesting comments in the media by Craig Stammen yesterday, as well as Manny Machado's thoughts on advanced analytics from before Friday's game. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys have an extended conversation with our friend Craig Elsten, and Craig is FIRED UP this morning! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and the guys talk about how their weekends went, and another rough few games for the San Diego Padres. Then at the bottom of the hour we let you know what's coming up on today's show, give some thoughts on the Padres dropping their home series against the Mets, and we bring you yet another Padres Crap-Up... Listen here!
Friday June 5th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10076 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:02:28 +0000 8WGsuKBL7YwUykCYhSsgYFXJWh1Mceb8 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday June 5th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories of the morning, including an overtime thriller last night in the Stanley Cup Finals! Then the guys discuss the astronomical ticket prices for games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden next week before we wrap up the week by catching up with Eno Sarris who we missed yesterday! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about rock star Bret Michaels who voiced his support of his daughter selling pictures of her feet online. Then we get to our final "Take On Woods" game for the week before the fellas are joined by Craig Stammen who calls in on a Friar Friday for The Manager's Report. Listen here!
Padres skipper Craig Stammen joined Ben & Woods on Friar Friday for The Manager's Report! Listen here as Craig checks in with the guys during the team's lowest point of the season, what it will take to get the offense back on track, how he manages a former teammate like Manny Machado, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on yesterday's game and the BIZAARE game that Manny Machado had. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our buddy Darren Smith as we are each Friday morning, and we get his thoughts on the Padres, the World Cup, and more! 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, once again, try to delay the Padres talk for as long as possible as we're approaching 3 weeks without talking about a win on the show. Then we set the menu for today's show and bring you out Padres Wrap-Up as we discuss the Padres being SWEPT by Philadelphia, losing their 5th straight game, and their 9th loss in their last 10 games... Listen here!
Thursday June 4th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 7900 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:05:49 +0000 MT34xsiP4sSXBj5fyUXwgTv9JuA1xleL baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday June 4th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by getting an update from Ben on how he enjoyed the strawberry cream pies that everyone enjoyed at 10 News last night for their June birthday celebrations. Then we play a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys filibuster a little bit when they can't track down Eno Sarris, and we preview today's series finale in Philly before we spin the Topic Wheel and hand things off to Sam Levitt for the EcoWater SoCal Padres Pregame Show! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about the roster moves made by the Padres yesterday as the team designated Nick Castellanos for assignment to make room on the big league roster for Samad Taylor. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by In-Season Sammy Levitt as the Padres pre and postgame show host stops by the studio as we get ready for a 9am pregame show today. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about how they spent their Wednesday, and how it feels like Groundhog Day right now watching the Padres on a daily basis. Then we set the menu for today's show before the guys discuss the ongoing struggles for Manny Machado, and we get to our Padres Wrap-Up with the lowlights from yesterday's 3-2 loss in Philadelphia. Listen here
Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10008 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:52 +0000 zXFXlcgw7NaQhCzuJCJpRyAn1NuvTufe baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%
Ben & Woods begin the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top headlines of the morning, including the idea of Aaron Donald possibly coming out of retirement to team up with Myles Garrett? Then the guys discuss Mason Miller winning the NL Reliever of the Month award for May before we wrap up the show with our MLB Reacharound and some final thoughts on a Wednesday! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Ben letting everyone know that he has a strawberry cream pie waiting for him at channel 10 tonight for some birthday celebrations, and the guys don't make any jokes about it whatsoever! Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the fellas get back to some open phones as we allow Padres fans to call in and vent a little bit this morning. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some continued thoughts on last night's 3-2 loss to the Phillies, and the at-bat that REALLY got Ben upset during the game. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by former MLB all-star, former MLB hitting coach, and Audacy MLB insider Bret Boone who joins the show each and every Wednesday during the season! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show by pretty much skipping foreplay after the Padres dropped their 3rd straight game and their 7th loss in their last 8 games. Then we set the menu for today's show and even open up the phone lines before the guys get to our Padres Crap-Up and continue our reaction to yesterday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Listen here
Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9983 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:03:02 +0000 IV6teLjlsWPjoAslSzBYngZDrRfG8NaW baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F
Ben & Woods begin the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and some of Paulie's top stories of the day, including one of the most impressive accomplishments of 2026. Then we get to our MLB Reacharound before we get to the bottom of the hour and give some final thoughts as we get ready for Padres and Phillies later today. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by learning a new phrase, and Ben wonders if he is in fact a "Sunshine Pumper"? Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before we head back out to Philadelphia where Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler checks in for his weekly appearance on the show and we get his thoughts on the series this week, he gets his "incorporator" word for tonight, and more! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with the latest in the war of words between Major League Baseball and the Player's Association, and both sides sure appear to be dug in with a 2027 lockout looming. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys catch up with our friend John Conniff who covers the Padres' minor league system and tells us everything we need to know about Jase Bowen who will reportedly be on the roster later today. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Ben causes Woodsy and Paul to nearly fall out of their chairs when he randomly admits he is very interested in...microdosing?? Then at the bottom of the hour the guys talk some Padres/Phillies with our friend Jon Marks who hosts middays in Philly, and we set the menu for today's show and give some quick thoughts on the Padres reportedly calling up Jase Bowen this afternoon. Listen here!
Monday June 1st, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9914 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:01:26 +0000 pPuV56ffgZ65Mbb7gs1gENvu8ChSi5Q2 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday June 1st, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and some of Paulie's top stories from the weekend, including Serena Williams coming out of retirement after 4 years since her last tennis match! Then we get to today's MLB Reacharound before the guys give some final thoughts on where things stand for the Padres through the first 2 months of the season. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by reacting to and discussing a wild hypothetical trade scenario from our buddy Chris Rose who predicts the Padres will TRADE Mason Miller to the Yankees?? And it doesn't sound as insane as you might think. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys chat with our Padres LINsider Dennis Lin who joins us each Monday morning at this time! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by welcoming Padres superfan Major Garrett back to the show after he attended all 3 games this weekend in Washington DC! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our friend Craig Elsten who joins us each and every Monday morning to discuss the weekend that was for the Padres! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about their weekends, and Woodsy tells us that he WILL be cashing in a chip this morning when we discuss the San Diego Padres. Then we take a break and set the menu for today's show, and at the bottom of the hour we get to our Padres Crap-Up as we discuss yesterday's 4-2 loss as the Nationals won the series in DC. Listen here
Friday May 29th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9989 Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:26 +0000 rEMTQpC5UVzIlcU54x27azCcYqlqR8fX baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday May 29th, 2026 - 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%
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