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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!
Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9782 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:03:16 +0000 WlSVKg1RftghtSvkg7bnFyEEc0n5MLEa baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sdfc,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sdfc,sports Wednesday February 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt
Woodsy and Paul kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines of the day, including some incredible audio to come from Super Bowl week. Then the guys talk about the grip that baseball card collecting has on them both lately before we're joined at the bottom of the hour by Clark Fahrenthold who covers the Padres minor league system for Madfriars and joins the show in-studio to discuss his top 30 prospects list! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking a bit about our colleague Sammy Levitt and the incredible job he does as a social media influencer, and Sammy himself calls in! Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys discuss an update from Kevin Acee in the Union Tribune that Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is in fact the only publicly known suitor to possibly buy the San Diego Padres? Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about San Diego FC's win last night in their season opener at Snapdragon Stadium! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before Ben scolds Woodsy for, once again, raiding the office community first-aid kit. Plus the guys discuss Tarik Skubal's arbitration hearing happening today, and the major ripple effect in Major League Baseball that could happen depending on the result of that hearing. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and hear why Benny is leaving an hour early this morning, and Woodsy wishes his bride a happy "Meet-A-Versary". Then we set the menu for today's show before we dive into today's top story after it was reported on yesterday that Sheel Seidler and the Seidler brothers have reached a settlement, which could very well be the first sign that a sale of the team is imminent. Listen here!
Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9820 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:05:35 +0000 yLmAvMSsEVBVe6oki93TDAyzJdSRsK3C baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday February 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with one final segment hanging out in-studio with the legendary Ted Leitner, and we even get him to spin the Topic Wheel! Then we get to a late game of Take On Woods this morning before we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories of the morning. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by welcoming the GREAT Ted Leitner back to the studios to hang out this morning! Listen here as Ted lets us all know what he's been up to in retirement, we get some AMAZING stories from him about growing up in New York, working alongside Jerry Coleman, some classic Padres stories, and SO much more!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking some more soccer as San Diego FC takes the pitch tonight to begin their 2nd season here in town! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys get back to baseball and discuss some 2026 season projections from FanGraphs and what they think of the Padres, as of today. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and Ben gets right to business by congratulating ourselves for coming in at #18 on a Top 20 Sports Morning Show list. Then we set the menu for today's show and discuss some big Olympics news here in San Diego as it was announced that the 2028 Summer Games will be bringing soccer to Snapdragon Stadium! And we discuss the Padres offseason and what any more additions to the roster could look like with pitchers and catchers reporting to Peoria in just over a week! Listen here!
Monday February 2nd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9929 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:04:26 +0000 Q7UkAGzE8J9o8P1TvVLYMLio3Xoj0syt baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday February 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 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 headlines from over the weekend, including some of the big winners from the Grammys last night! Then the guys react to some audio from Fernando Tatis Jr the other day talking about what he expects from himself in the 2026 season before the guys talk about some surprising moves made by the soon-to-be Las Vegas A's and we spin the Topic Wheel to wrap up the show. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy letting us know about a conversation he had with a regular guest of the Ben & Woods show, and Ben begins to wonder if Woodsy overstepped or not. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys discuss the potential upcoming sale of the Padres, and what the rumor mill is churning out these days regarding the sale. Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by talking a little college hoops and going over San Diego State's tough loss on Saturday at Utah State, and what the outlook is like for the rest of the conference season for the Aztecs. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Craig Elsten to talk some baseball and get his thoughts on the start of year #2 for San Diego FC beginning tomorrow night! 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 much they are willing to risk going against the expiration date on a food or condiment, after Woodsy had some questionable ranch dressing over the weekend. Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to some baseball news from the last couple of days as former Padres utilityman Luis Arraez signed a 1 year, $12 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, and slugger Eugenio Suarez signed a 1 year, $15 million contract with the Reds? Listen here!
Friday January 30th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9857 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:03:09 +0000 rLGFaPfhpZgkvmjFTWX2N2u9ZjKIt8fP baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday January 30th, 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 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 top stories of the day, and we get Ben to read the lineup for Milwaukee Metalfest coming up this summer, and you won't want to miss Ben reading some of the names of the bands! Then we preview a big game for San Diego State basketball tomorrow on the road taking on Utah State at 10am before the guys talk about Padres FanFest tomorrow and discuss their 2026 ZIPS Projections that came out today. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy talking about what a special week next week is for him as he celebrates several monumental events that happened in his life during that time...and Ben just isn't buying it. Then we play a game of Take On Woods on a Friday before the guys spin the Topic Wheel and discuss the most petty thing they've ever done. Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour talking about the Farmers Insurance Open happening this weekend here in town as Torrey Pines gets the opportunity to show off to the rest of the country. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we're joined by Darren Smith at the bottom of the hour as San Diego FC begins their second season next week! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Friday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay where Ben and Woods get a little upset with each other after Woodsy asks Paul to turn off the TV as Ben was trying to watch the Australian Open during the start of our show. Then we set the menu for today's program before we dive into some Padres talk after it was reported yesterday that the team has signed LHP Marco Gonzales to a minor league deal for a little pitching depth. Listen here!
Thursday January 29th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9768 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:10:13 +0000 kL9x5s1QkMw4tPGXEc5Kgzbm9xkDv4GB baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday January 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top headlines of the day, including a massive NBA trade that is expected to go down before next week's trade deadline. Then the guys react to another clip of Kevin Acee appearing on the Foul Territory podcast, and one subtle sentence that has the guys wondering: are the Padres still for sale? Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 8am hour talking a bit about good and bad restaurant etiquette, after we remember being scolded by elderly women at lunch last year during Spring Training. Then we play a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys discuss some of Kevin Acee's comments on Yu Darvish during his appearance on Foul Territory, and the guys also talk about whether or not the Pro Football Hall of Fame should just do the right thing and induct Bill Belichick this year anyway? Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with a fun Throwback Thursday clip from this date 6 years ago with Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski who was upset at the Duke student section from their previous game. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys talk a little Padres baseball and how Keith Law and Kiley McDaniel both ranked the Padres farm system 30th out of 30 teams heading into the 2026 season. Listen here
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and hear how everyone's day went yesterday, and Benny admits that he has not been able to use the face cream Woods got him as a Christmas gift last month because he does not know how to open the bottle... Then we set the menu for today's show before we talk about last night's impressive win for the Aztecs over visiting Colorado State. Listen here!
Wednesday January 28th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9993 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:04:40 +0000 OClbzJeFSOvFhhtIGBgqYD2EawvNkG9L baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday January 28th, 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top headlines of the morning, including a publicity stunt from a Hollywood actress that will cost her a few dollars. Then we preview tonight's game as the Aztecs return to Viejas Arena to host Colorado State, and we give the old Topic Wheel a couple spins to wrap up the show! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about our boss, Adam, being out sick today and we all think Ben is responsible. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys have some more thoughts on Alex Honnold's scaling of the Taipei 101 building this past weekend, Netflix only paying him $500,000 for it, and whether or not that is something that should even be broadcast to a global audience? Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by previewing tonight's SDSU game against Colorado, which reminded Ben that the Lady Aztecs play in Colorado later this morning at 10am, and the guys were so curious what PBP man Chris Ello is up to at his hotel in freezing Fort Collins so we give him a call. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we talk some football and how ridiculous it is that Bill Belichick (reportedly) was NOT elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility?? Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy tells us about dinner time last night, and he wants to once again ask WHY ARE KIDS SUCH PICKY EATERS?? Then we set the menu for today's show and talk briefly about the Farmers Insurance Open happening this week at Torrey Pines, and the lack of fresh Padres news there is to discuss. Listen here!
Tuesday January 27th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9987 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:03:36 +0000 qheDvRupSEIjRHuWk707gGniHvW0Kg37 baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Tuesday January 27th, 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 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 top headlines of the day, including the new cover for MLB The Show 26 and a fan who had to literally eat their words. Then we talk about cheering at sporting events, and if we've actually been cheering the wrong way for as long as we can remember? Plus the guys discuss Harrison Bader signing a deal with the San Francisco Giants yesterday before we get out of here on a Tuesday. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy talking about how much anxiety he has over the idea of being able to help his children with their homework in the future, and Ben gives Woodsy a 6th grade geography test to see how he does... Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys get to an early spin of the Topic Wheel which asks "what is your most controversial food opinion?" Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour and talk about multiple "Top 100 Prospects" lists that have been put out this week, and why the only Padres player to make any of the lists was Ethan Salas, who has fallen down the rankings over the last couple of years. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before Woods asks if we are possibly living in the worst sports timeline ever with some of the ridiculous hot takes that are being thrown around these days? Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little bit of foreplay and we start by discussing National Thomas Crapper Day, as Ben and Paul are shocked to learn that Woods had no idea who that is, or what he is known for inventing. Then we set the menu for today's show before we get to some Padres talk and take a look at what the roster looks like TODAY, and what else AJ Preller may have left in the tank as far as any more trades or signings this offseason. Listen here!
Monday January 26th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9885 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:07:19 +0000 vaTYic7biXu1RVJ1K6QP1phfaoLixo3c baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Monday January 26th, 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%
Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top stories from over the weekend, including Mike McCarthy being named the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Then the guys continue their discussion about Yu Darvish and the question of whether or not he will walk away from the final 3 years of his contract as was reported over the weekend, and we wrap up the show with some more thoughts on the Super Bowl matchup and a little college football as well. Listen here!
Ben & Woods open up the 8am hour by going over the 2026 Padres Promotional schedule that the team released today, and we've got all of the giveaways in studio to check out in person! Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys talk a little hoops and go over Saturday afternoon's 82-71 road victory over UNLV! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a little football as the Patriots took care of the Broncos in snowy Denver, and will meet the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 after they beat the Rams last night in the NFC Championship game. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our buddy Craig Elsten for our weekly conversation! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here and all back in studio together on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and talk about how everyone's weekend went, and we set the menu for today's program! Then at the bottom of the hour the guys talk some Padres baseball and discuss Kevin Acee's reporting that Yu Darvish is set to retire and walk away from the final 3 years of his contract, and the conflicting statements that Yu posted shortly after... Listen here!
Friday January 23rd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10126 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:04:39 +0000 r0vL4nF3yrbTWYNo3nOnni7I4oHBjbGZ baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday January 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paul's top stories of the day, including what has to be the WORST fantasy football league ever created? Then we play a late game of Take On Woods before the guys react to some secret audio that Paulie has been holding on to for the morning, and unfortunately it comes at Woodsy's expense... Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about children's names nowadays and how they've changed over the years after Woodsy reads us the roster for his new little league team. Then at the bottom of the hour the guys are joined by our pal Darren Smith for his weekly visit after moving him up from his usual 7:30 segment! Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about Randy Jones' Celebration of Life down at Petco Park tomorrow morning, and Woodsy can't tell if listeners in the YouTube chat are trolling him or actually giving him grief for attending 5 year old Taylor's basketball game tomorrow instead? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by sports journalist Joon Lee who released a brilliant 15 minute video yesterday detailing just how much of an advantage the Los Angeles dodgers have over every other team in baseball thanks to the help of Major League Baseball back in 2010. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and get a full recap of Woodsy's Minor B little league draft last night, one that lasted 3.5 hours?? Then we set the menu for today's show before the guys discuss a video clip going around yesterday from sports journalist Joon Lee where he explains just how massive of an advantage the dodgers have over every other team in baseball because of their TV deal, and MLB helping them out 15 years ago. Listen here!
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10139 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:04:49 +0000 p6CDUg5q0XCPUrGrbKZvtfm5v376i5Ap nfl,baseball,mlb,san diego padres,san diego state basketball,sdfc,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast nfl,baseball,mlb,san diego padres,san diego state basketball,sdfc,sports Thursday January 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 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 of the day, including 2026 Oscars nominations that were announced this morning! Then we get to this week's NFL Threesome as we look ahead to Conference Championship Sunday, and at the bottom of the hour the guys talk about SDFC announcing a contract extension for Luca Bombino, and we revisit last night's tough 70-69 loss for the Aztecs at Grand Canyon University. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy broadcasting at home from the office, or the "war room" as he described it, because today is Draft Day for his little league team that he will be managing this spring! Then we play a game of Real or Fake before the guys talk a little more baseball, and try to dissect what exactly dodgers fans possibly have to complain about right now? Listen here!
Ben & Woods open the 7am hour talking some hoops after San Diego State lost to Grand Canyon University last night 70-69 following a controversial foul call with less than 2 seconds remaining. Then we get to "Don't Do This" before the guys get back to some baseball and discuss Cody Bellinger returning to the New York Yankees on a creative 5 year, $162.5 million contract. Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are all back together again (kind of) on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy broadcasts the show from home, and he gives us a full update on the awful week he's had battling an illness. Then we set the menu for today's show and dive into the sports talk as Ben asks for Woodsy's takes on the great football from this past weekend, and the guys shift to baseball and wonder what exactly is everyone upset about in Major League Baseball? Listen here!
Wednesday January 21st, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 10060 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:07:51 +0000 Z2AmPE1FZlgQSPBx4tQLcZdDzogVucdW baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Wednesday January 21st, 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt
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