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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!
Jesse Agler & Tony Gwynn Jr. join this week's Epic Padres Roundtable to discuss the significance of sweeping the Braves, the current state of the starting rotation, where Fernando Tatis Jr. should play defensively and what to expect from this weekend's series against the Dodgers.
Thursday June 25th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 7688 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:07:54 +0000 GebxPaDpltuFfrsNCMLN9ScFKJ0jUjB7 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday June 25th, 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 by revisiting a couple of all-time favorite clips for our Throwback Thursday segment after we talk about our continued excitement for next week's work trip to Chicago! Then we play a game of Real or Fake before we get to our weekly Smart Baseball segment with Eno Sarris before we sign off and head over to the Epic Padres Roundtable! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with Padres pre and postgame show host Sammy Levitt joining the show for his weekly conversation, and we get his thoughts on the Padres sweep of the Braves! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we get to today's MLB Reacharound! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as everyone is a little worse for wear this morning after not getting much sleep last night. Then we set the menu for today's show before we bring you our Padres Wrap-Up and go over last night's 5-2 win as the Padres SWEPT the Atlanta Braves as they head into a weekend showdown with the visiting LA dodgers! Listen here!
Wednesday June 24th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10062 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:02:24 +0000 kfAADQIYLYqRYraOqYGBYyPE5ouU4ZIM baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday June 24th, 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 kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the day, including the NBA draft last night, as well as a great moment for the Cronenworth family! Then we talk about bringing your kids to work (or going to work with your parents!) and how much more fun it would be to be a kid today before we wrap up the show by giving some final thoughts as the Padres go for the sweep of the Atlanta Braves down at Petco Park! Listen here!
Ben & Woods begin the 8am hour by talking about parental controls on technology, both when we were all kids, and also as parents with kids. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods with a TV category before we wrap up the hour by talking a little World Cup and we get to our MLB Reacharound. Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by talking more about last night's epic win for the Padres, and whether or not Fernando Tatis Jr is fully back after he had a double and a home run last night, and has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball the last few weeks. Plus, how did Jesse Agler incorporate the word "mulm" into yesterday's broadcast? And at the bottom of the hour we're joined by former all-star Bret Boone who checks in every Wednesday! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show by welcoming 8 year old Beau Woods who is on summer break and is hanging out at work with dad today, and Benny tells us about training for his big night on the news this weekend! Then we set the menu for today's show and discuss recent roster moves for the Padres before we get to today's Wrap-Up and go over last night's thrilling 7-6 extra-innings win over the Braves! Listen here!
Tuesday June 23rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10106 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:02:30 +0000 1mfQqKGy4ZrsCWa1YaPlqXQqe2wkoOYH baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday June 23rd, 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 kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top headlines of the day, including a World Cup update and a classic returning to McDonalds' menu. Then we talk briefly about the menu at Jollibee Pasta and our excitement for some Chicago dogs next week before we spin the Topic Wheel and wrap up the show on a Tuesday! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about how much our taste buds change from children to adults when it comes to salads! Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler who checks in each and every Tuesday throughout the baseball season! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about the big trade in the NBA yesterday, as well as the latest in MLB negotiations in which the owner's have proposed some pretty drastic changes to the draft and minor league system as we know it. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys 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 Woodsy talks about recently doubling down as a Sedano Ford man, and we talk about Ben's photo shoot that he did for 10 News last night. Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and go over last night's nailbiter as the Padres beat the Braves 1-0 behind Michael King's best start of the season! Listen here!
Monday June 22nd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10087 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:02:23 +0000 JHD6rHrwlS04W1fzAk5BeuZ2RfUL1EmN baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday June 22nd, 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 Paulie's top headlines of the morning, including an awesome father-son moment at the US Open yesterday! Then we get to our MLB Reacharound for the morning before we wrap up the show by taking a look at this week's opponent as the Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves to Petco Park! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about our excitement for next week's trip to Chicago, and we revisit Woodsy's new look and asking more about his decision to buzz his head this weekend! Then we play today's game of Take On Woods to kick off a new week before the guys are joined by Padres insider Dennis Lin for The Athletic for his weekly Monday segment! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on the weekend that was for the San Diego Padres and we discuss Saturday's extra-inning win and Friday night's agonizing loss. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our buddy Craig Elsten who joins the show to talk about the exciting World Cup as well as his thoughts on the Padres weekend. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and talk about our weekends, which included Father's Day, baseball, NASCAR, and more! Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and go over yesterday's 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, as the Padres dropped 2 of 3 to finish off a 4-5 road trip. Listen here
Thursday June 18th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 7679 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:16:52 +0000 MpwgpKCG5HEvF0rQM12ueS4qnVwe8X3S baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday June 18th, 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 Woodsy needing some assistance as he attempts to go through his spam folder in his email. Then we play a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys are joined by the great Eno Sarris from The Athletic for our weekly “Smart Baseball” segment! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a little bit about the World Cup as we have now completed the first full round of the group stage. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys bring back a classic piece of audio for Throwback Thursday, and we go around Major League Baseball with our MLB Reacharound! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy and Paul try to tell Ben about the awkward predicament they have found themselves, and Ben lets us all know what he will be up to later tonight. Then we set the menu for today's show and let you know who will be joining us for today's Epic Padres Roundtable before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and go over the highlights of yesterday's 6-1 win over the Cardinals! Listen here!
Wednesday June 17th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10750 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:26:55 +0000 1HxfD5rrkCPG9UYVpUeky4oJnZzfQYIC baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday June 17th, 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 few of Paulie's top stories the morning, including an update on yesterday's World Cup action! Then the guys talk about Friday's match for USMNT against Australia before we are joined by In-Season Sammy Levitt before today's pregame show, and he tells us all about officiating a wedding this past weekend! And then we give you a few bonus minutes this morning as we spin the topic wheel before the EcoWater SoCal Pregame Show! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming Craig Stammen to the show for an early edition of this week's Manager Report with us being off on Friday, and we ask him about the ongoing struggles of his offense, if he's considered making any drastic changes, and much more! Then we play a game of Take On Woods before we go around Major League Baseball and some of the top stories from around the league with our MLB Reacharound! Listen here!
Padres skipper Craig Stammen joined Ben & Woods on Wednesday morning for an early edition of The Manager's Report! Listen here as Craig discusses the ongoing offensive struggles for his team, what he would say to any frustrated fans, if he's considered making any significant changes, and MUCH more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by continuing to talk about the inept Padres offense, and whether or not it is time for some more drastic changes? Then we get to a quick "Don't Do This" before the guys are joined by former MLB all-star Bret Boone who joins the guys each Wednesday, and he talks about going through a season like the Padres are currently having. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with some foreplay and we get some much-needed laughs with the guys talking about graphic tees, Ben meeting a listener, and kids crying at baseball practice. Then we set the menu for today's show before we, once again, talk about the floundering Padres offense who once again lost to the Cardinals for a second straight night. Listen here
Tuesday June 16th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10086 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:22 +0000 jzzRJJ9Vyx7swvtwSrdungNhKqVshkBQ baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday June 16th, 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 open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines of the morning, including a twist in the Brendan Sorsby story happening in college football. Then at the bottom of the hour the guys are joined by our pal David Jay from Madfriars who covers the Padres minor league system and can tell us all about some of the new Padres that have been called up, and he also happens to be coordinating our upcoming Chicago trip! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with an early spin of the topic wheel since we probably won't have time for it at the end of today's show! Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys head out to St. Louis where Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler calls in for his weekly Tuesday segment! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about Craig Stammen, despite his wishes, being featured in a Jomboy lip-reading breakdown video after he was ejected from Saturday's game in Baltimore. Then we bring you "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we get to an MLB Reacharound and go over yesterday's results, as well as where the Padres stand in the National League wildcard. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and hear all about Ben's INSANE Monday that he endured yesterday, and Woodsy presents us with his Father's Day dilemma. Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to a quick Padres Crap-Up because there aren't a ton of highlights after Dustin May was nearly perfect and allowed just 1 hit as the Cardinals beat the Padres 3-0. Listen here
Monday June 15th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10068 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:04:08 +0000 RVlKvxUxAso3JoPMTu4uGKE3WGjPfoRE baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday June 15th, 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 kick off the 9am hour by chatting with Darren Smith who made the last minute decision to fly to San Antonio on Saturday where he watched his beloved New York Knicks win an NBA championship! Then we get to The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the day, and we wrap things up with our MLB Reacharound and preview tonight's game between the Padres and Cardinals! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about how excited they are for their trip to Chicago in 2 weeks! Then we get to today's game of Take On Woods before we are joined by our Padres LINsider Dennis Lin who joins the show every Monday morning to discuss the Padres' weekend! Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour with some more thoughts on the weekend series for the Padres, including Saturday's win which ended with Craig Stammen being ejected in the bottom of the 9th inning! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the fellas are joined by our pal Craig Elsten who checks in to talk some Padres as well as the World Cup! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Victory Monday! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about their weekends and how there was almost TOO MUCH sports to follow all weekend long! Then we set the menu for a fun show before we get to our Padres Wrap-Up and go over yesterday's 5-2 win over the Orioles as the Padres took the series in Baltimore! Listen here!
Friday June 12th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10084 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:02:37 +0000 dExDdsvPcByMpwH1tH3pWpfHjZnBo8L2 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday June 12th, 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 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!
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