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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 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
Ben & Paul open up the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top headlines of the day before Ben dodges a near catastrophe with his internet browser and the guys discuss other "first world problems" when it comes to modern technology. And at the bottom of the hour we wrap up the show with some thoughts on tonight's SDSU game as the Aztecs face a tough challenge on the road at Grand Canyon University this evening. Listen here!
Ben & Paul start the 8am hour by fielding a phone call from our beloved co-host Steven Woods, who calls in to give us all an update on how he is feeling. Then we play a game of Real or Fake without Woodsy here before the guys talk a little baseball and the idea of 28 or 29 MLB team owners beginning to show signs of rallying against the dodgers as we continue to wonder just how nasty things will get with the upcoming CBA negotiations. Listen here
Ben & Paul kick off the 7am hour talking a little more football as they discuss the incredible Bears vs Rams game on Sunday night, as well as Indiana capping off a perfect season by beating Miami in the National Championship game on Monday night! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our pal Craig Elsten who missed on Monday when we were off for holiday, and out sick yesterday! Listen here!
Ben and Paulie are here for you on a Wednesday morning, after missing yesterday's show following the 3 day weekend. We start the show with a little foreplay and hear Ben's version of why he was unable to do a show yesterday morning, and provide an update on how Woodsy is feeling who battled a totally separate illness for the last several days. Then we set the menu for today's show and begin to catch up on all of the sports that we watched over the weekend, including a big home victory for San Diego State, and some incredibly entertaining games in the NFL playoffs. Listen here!
Friday January 16th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9724 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0000 habTw5mMGpqdaSGi1ipaCya65PFKoP9O baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Friday January 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top headlines of the morning, and we get interrupted with the breaking news that infielder Bo Bichette is signing with the New York Mets. Then at the bottom of the hour the guys spin the old Topic Wheel a couple of times and discuss any weekend plans before we get out of here on a Friday morning! Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour talking about all the stuff going on behind the scenes for Paulie this morning, and Ben had to pay a hefty vet bill yesterday for his dog's surgery. Then we play a game of Take On Woods before the guys react to a couple of clips from Padres closer Mason Miller who joined the crew over at Foul Territory. Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour continuing to discuss Kyle Tucker signing a 4 year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles dodgers, and whether or not what they are doing is good for baseball? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by the great Darren Smith for the 1st time in 2026 and we get his thoughts on the Tucker signing, everything going on with SDFC, and we hear about his amazing trip to Peru! Listen here!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday morning! We start the show with a little bit of foreplay as the guys discuss what the best techniques are when it comes to reheating food at home or in the office? Then we set the menu for today's show before the guys dive into the big news in Major League Baseball last night as the dodgers (of course) reportedly signed Kyle Tucker to a 4 year, $240 million contract. Is baseball as we knew it completely ruined? Listen here!
Thursday January 15th, 2026 - FULL SHOW full 9791 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:07:53 +0000 28We86hCD4Svs4nvxhZt1PSIB8NRAcYz baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast baseball,mlb,san diego padres,sports Thursday January 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http
Ben & Woods open the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the day, one of which is a piece of audio from 5 years ago today for Throwback Thursday! Then we get to this week's NFL Threesome segment before the guys wrap up the show with some Padres talk and discuss some international signings by the team before we get outta here on a Thursday morning. Listen here!
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour talking about the past week and how different shows can be for us when in studio vs out on the road like being at Padres Fantasy Camp. Then we play a game of Real or Fake before the guys decide to spin the Topic Wheel a few times and discuss the worst trend they have ever lived through... Listen here!
Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a little hoops with San Diego State taking care of business last night, beating Wyoming 74-57 in Laramie. Then the guys are joined by San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas who returns to the show to discuss his short offseason, and a few big roster moves from the last few days! And at the bottom of the hour we bring you Don't (And DO) Do This after it was moved from its original time slot for the Varas interview! Listen here!
Ben & Woods welcome San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas back to the show on Thursday morning! Listen here as Mikey talks about his short offseason, what this week's Anders Dreyer contract extension means for the club, Hirving "Chucky" Lozano no longer being a part of the team's future plans, and MUCH more!
Ben, Woods, and Paul are back together in studio on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and discuss yesterday's final Fantasy Camp games and Woodsy and Paul's drive home from Arizona. Then we set the menu for today's show before the guys discuss some Padres news yesterday with it being reported that the team has hired former Padres manager Bud Black and former All-Star Wil Myers back to the organization! Listen here
Ben & Woods react to Craig Stammen's recent comments about Luis Arraez, discuss whether or not the Padres should re-sign Arraez and chat with Major Garrett on the final day of Padres Fantasy Camp.
Andy Ashby, Terry Kennedy & Jake Garegnani join Ben & Woods live from Padres Fantasy Camp.
Tom Seidler joins Ben & Woods live from Padres Fantasy Camp plus highlight some premature celebration in Don't Do This.
Ben laments leaving a sock and razor behind in Arizona and the guys discuss Ken Rosenthal's report that the Padres pursued Nolan Arenado to play first base.
Ben reacts to the breaking news that Nolan Arenado has been traded to the Diamondbacks and does Don't Do This solo.
Ben & Woods share their thoughts on SDFC extending the contract of Mikey Varas and the Royals announcing that they'll move in their fences.
Tim Flannery and Dave McGary join Ben & Woods live at Padres Fantasy Camp.
Ben & Woods discussed whether or not the Padres should trade Nick Pivetta and the news that Brooks Koepka will make his PGA Tour re-debut at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Greg Garcia joins Ben & Woods live from Padres Fantasy Camp and the guys discuss the new cocktail lounge the Padres announced this morning.
Jake Peavy joins Ben & Woods live from Padres Fantasy Camp to tell an amazing story about the camper's dinner with he and Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman.
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