Podcast appearances and mentions of Darren Smith

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!

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by nomadic winemaker Darren Smith, founder of The Finest Wines Available to Humanity. Having worked harvests across Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands, Darren shares stories from some of the world's most overlooked wine regions and explains why old vines, heritage wine grapes and local traditions continue to inspire his winemaking philosophy. Together, they explore País, Negra Criolla, Quebranta and Palomino, discovering how these historic wine grapes travelled across continents and evolved into unique regional identities. Along the way, they discuss minimal intervention winemaking, tree-trained vineyards, volcanic terroir and flor-aged wines, while uncovering extraordinary wine travel destinations that rarely make the spotlight. Whether you want to learn about wine, deepen your wine education, discover lesser-known wine regions, understand heritage grape varieties or plan your next wine travel adventure, this wine podcast episode is packed with fascinating stories, expert insight and remarkable wines.   Shownotes 02:45 – Darren Smith's journey into wine — from journalism and wine writing to becoming a nomadic winemaker. 04:13 – Working with Dirk Niepoort — lessons learned from one of the world's most influential winemakers. 06:35 – How Dirk Niepoort's philosophy of infusion over extraction helped shape Darren's own approach to winemaking. 07:34 – The story behind The Finest Wines Available to Humanity and the inspiration for Darren's unconventional wine brand. 08:44 – Why Chile became a defining chapter in Darren's nomadic winemaking journey. 10:59 – The biggest challenge of constantly moving between wine regions, grape varieties and winemaking cultures. 12:46 – País explained — working with Chile's historic heritage grape and why it's perfect for modern chillable red wine styles. 17:21 – Life in Bío Bío, Chile — old vines, traditional farming and one of South America's most exciting wine regions. 19:21 – Minimal intervention wines in southern Chile — preserving purity, freshness and vineyard character. 21:07 – Tasting a País from Ignacio Pino in Itata — 150-year-old vines, granite soils and remarkable precision. 21:51 – Janina's tasting notes — lavender, herbs, freshness and the delicate character of old-vine País. 24:21 – Darren Smith and Ignacio Pino Roman's 2022 Itata País £32 TFWATH.COM  25:08 – Negra Criolla explained — the Bolivian expression of Listán Prieto and its fascinating history across the Americas. 29:14 – Bolivia's tree-trained vineyards — why the Cinti Valley looks more like a jungle than a vineyard. 31:13 – País / Negra Criolla — how the same grape variety is nuanced in different regions and how terroir shapes this grapee. 32:07 – Jardín Oculto and the rise of Bolivia's most talked-about winery. 33:59 – Bolivia's extreme vineyards — some of the highest wine-growing sites in South America. 35:11 – Viñas Viejas Negra Criolla 2024  from Bolivia's Cinti Valley (Not currently available in UK) 35:35 – Ica, Peru — discovering one of South America's oldest and most important wine regions. 37:24 – Quebranta explained — Peru's signature grape variety and its connection to Listán Prieto. 38:39 – Peru's desert vineyards — Pacific influence, sandy soils and the geography that shapes these wines. 39:59 – Working with Raúl Moreno — Palomino, Jerez and the revival of unfortified expressions of the grape. 42.58 - Darren Smith and Raul Moreno's Palomino 2022 £36 TFWATH.COM 43:31 – Jerez and albariza soils — flor ageing, terroir and Darren's experience making Palomino in southern Spain. 47:30 – Further Palomino recommendations — producers to explore including Luis Pérez, Ramiro Ibáñez and Raúl Moreno. 49:04 – What Darren learned from Victoria Torres Pecis and why La Palma remains one of the most inspiring wine travel destinations in the world. 53:08 – Trás-os-Montes explained — one of Portugal's least-known wine regions and its historic field blends. 53.42 - Darren Smith and Arribas Wine Company Palhete 2024 £32 TFWATH.COM 54:51 – Tinta Gorda (Juan García) — a little-known grape variety helping define the wines of Trás-os-Montes. 57:52 – The most misunderstood wine region Darren has worked in — and why Jerez deserves far more attention than just Sherry.

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 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 kick off the 7am hour by talking about this weekend's series in DC between the Padres and Nationals, and how important it is for the Padres offense to figure things out soon. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith for our weekly conversation where we talk Padres, World Cup, his beloved Knicks, and more! Listen here!

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Sonesta White Plains Downtown played host to the Business Council of Westchester's acclaimed Circles of Influence gathering. This premier mixer successfully united the region's leading executives, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators for a dynamic evening centered on strategic relationship-building and fresh economic prospects. Beyond traditional corporate mingling, attendees immersed themselves in unique, hands-on showcases presented by fellow BCW members, sparking collaborative dialogue and reinforcing the organization's vital role as a catalyst for local business growth and interconnected regional success.During the event, host Andrew Castellano sat down with Darren Smith, owner of Murphy Business Sales, which recently expanded its footprint into the region with a new Westchester office. Darren revealed that he officially joined the Business Council of Westchester that very evening, drawn in by the welcoming energy of the room and the caliber of the attendees. As a specialist in boutique investment and business sales for companies valued under $10 million in enterprise value, Darren shared valuable insights regarding the emotional and operational hurdles business owners face when preparing to sell. 

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour with our daily MLB Reacharound and talk a little more about the Padres vs A's this weekend down at Petco Park. Then after Don't Do This the guys pay tribute to NASCAR icon Kyle Busch who unexpectedly passed away at age 41 yesterday. And at the bottom of the hour, Darren Smith joins the show for our weekly Friday conversation talking some SDFC and Padres! Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about how the only logical path forward is for the team to DFA Matt Waldron today, despite Craig Stammen saying after yesterday's game that the plan was to move Waldron to the bullpen. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by the great Darren Smith for our weekly conversation talking a little SDFC and some Padres! Listen here!

Copps 94.1, in samewerking mat die Namibiese polisie, het Vrydagaand gelyktydig in Windhoek en Otjiwarongo ‘n wakende oog gehou. Op Otjiwarongo het sake seepglad verloop met sjebiens wat by die reëls gehou het en partytjiegangers wat hulle gedra het, berig Darren Smith van Kosmos 94.1. In Windhoek, daarenteen, het die Copps 94.1-span hul hande volgehad met klipgooiery, traangas en ‘n gru-ongeluk waarin drie voetgangers betrokke was. Francois Lottering van Kosmos 94.1 het meer:

Woodsy and Paul kick off the 7am hour with Woods telling us all about a coaching webinar that he was participating in yesterday afternoon, and we give some more thoughts on last night's loss to the Cardinals. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by the great Darren Smith for our weekly conversation talking a little SDFC and some Padres! Listen here!

This week Darren Smith returns to the pod! They talk about how the Padres have had an up and down start to the year, unpack the new ownership deal, and look back at Darren's history covering similar transitions on San Diego radio. Then they discuss the 2nd year of SDFC and the over all Snapdragon experience.

Grassroots racer Chris Clearihan speaks with Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith about his racing and contribution to Australian motorsport

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with our early MLB Reacharound as we discuss everything else that happened in baseball yesterday with the Padres off day. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before our pal Darren Smith joins the show to talk some Padres and SDFC as he does each and every Friday! Listen here!

Woodsy, Paul, and the wives kick off the 7am hour by playing the OLD-lyweds Game to see which couple knows each other the best! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before our pal Darren Smith joins the show to give us his thoughts on the Padres winning their 6th straight series, and SDFC continuing to scuffle. Listen here!

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Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with a continued conversation on just how AWESOME it is to see Mason Miller pitch while he's on this historic run. Then we get to at least a couple of minutes of "Don't Do This" before we're interrupted by some breaking news that the Padres are reportedly nearing an agreement to sell the team to Jose E. Feliciano for roughly $3.9 billion?? And at the bottom of the hour, the guys bring Darren Smith on to give some further thoughts on the Padres' potential new owner. Listen here!

In U.S. Open Cup action Jason Shokalook gets a brace in his first team debut to send the Fire past Detroit City 2-1 as one of four players getting their first start for the first team — but Detroit's Darren Smith made it interesting.  John and Tim talk the Fire's performance, focusing on the four first-time starters for the Men In Red. Then they switch focus to what's next as they break down the Fire's next game when they head to FC Cincinnati, suddenly a bottom feeder in the giant blob that is the Eastern Conference so far this year.

Die Copps 94.1-span het 'n memorandum van verstandhouding met Stad Windhoek en die Stadspolisie onderteken om waarde tot die uitsending van Copps 94.1 en Road Watch toe te voeg. Die ooreenkoms hernu Kosmos 94.1 se toewyding aan verantwoordelike uitsendings en polisiëring. Darren Smith, die koördineerder van die program, het tydens sy toespraak by die ondertekening die belangrikheid van die ooreenkoms uitgelig.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with some more thoughts on last night's walk-off win for the Padres, and we hear both Don Orsillo and Eduardo Ortega's EPIC calls! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys chat with Darren Smith who joins the show every Friday morning to talk some Padres and SDFC with us! Listen here!

The Blades financials have been posted for the 24/25 season, so Nick puts Blades fan and accountant, Darren Smith, on the spot in this revealing interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by discussing some comments made by Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts to the Union Tribune this week as he returns to face his former Boston Red Sox. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before our pal Darren Smith checks in for his weekly Friday segment talking Padres and SDFC! Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by continuing with our Tournament of Drops, and we crown a champion as we bring you the results from yesterday between Woodsy's drop and Mark Grant's drop! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith to talk about Opening Day yesterday, SDFC, St. John's, and more! Listen here!

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Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by checking in with Spring Training Sammy Levitt who only has a couple of more days left in Peoria before returning home to San Diego! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we're joined by the great Darren Smith who tells us all about his trip to Mexico City with San Diego FC earlier this week! Listen here!

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour talking some Padres baseball and whether or not we should now be concerned about the pitching depth with Joe Musgrove dealing with soreness, German Marquez struggling last night, etc. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith for our weekly conversation to talk some SDFC and get his thoughts on the Padres! Listen here!

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by talking a little basketball as San Diego State hosts UNLV tonight for Senior Night as the Aztecs wrap up the regular season and begin to prepare for next week's Mountain West Tournament. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys catch up with longtime radio host Darren Smith who joins the show each Friday to talk Padres and SDFC! Listen here!

Ben & Paul start the 8am hour with Ben going on a short rant about some criticism he received, and the guys welcome our pal Darren Smith to the studio who is here to hang out for the rest of the morning while Woodsy is off to Texas for the weekend! Plus the guys play a game of "Real or Fake" and we get Darren's thoughts on the latest group to reportedly submit a bid to purchase the San Diego Padres. Listen here!

Ben & Paulie continue in the 9am hour with more from Darren Smith who was nice enough to cruise into the studio this morning and hang out while Woodsy is off to visit his family in Texas, and the guys discuss what they've been watching lately. Then at the bottom of the hour the guys reminisce on getting the opportunity to call some Spring Training games in the past, and we wrap up the week with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the morning! Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by going over an article in The Athletic that speculates which managers / executives around Major League Baseball might be feeling the most pressure to win in 2026. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys check in with our buddy Darren Smith who joins the show each Friday morning to talk some Padres and SDFC! Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking a little about what Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show may look and sound like, and Paulie surprises us with something he's been working on all week as we bring you an alternate halftime show from Bad BENNY! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our pal Darren Smith who joins the show each Friday to talk some Padres and SDFC! 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!

Rob and Kelvin explain why they believe Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr needs to retire after the season, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, Kansas City sports radio host and reporter Darren Smith swings by to discuss Eric Bieniemy's return as the Chiefs offensive coordinator, what's next for Travis Kelce, the problem with fan boys in sports media, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Darren Smith to explore why industrial real estate became his long-term focus after years in residential investing. Darren shares how flipping and wholesaling hundreds of homes pushed him toward simpler, scalable assets, and why warehouses—with fewer tenants, stronger cash flow, and less operational friction—fit his personality better than multifamily. He breaks down how he finds off-market industrial deals, uses relationship-driven seller financing, and adds value through demising space, rent resets, and creative lease structures like fixed CAM. The conversation also covers real-world headaches, leverage discipline, and why patience and downside stress-testing are critical in today's commercial market. Darren SmithCurrent role: Principal, Solid Growth PropertiesBased in: York, PennsylvaniaSay hi to them at: https://solidgrowthproperties.com/ https://www.facebook.com/solidgrowthproperties https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-smith-cre-investor/ Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

TD and Connor discuss how lack of sustained drives for the Titans leads to no momentum. Chris Sanders joins for RUN TMC and Darren Smith of KLKC in Kansas City joins to break down the Titans' matchup vs the Chiefs

Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the Monday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins, and tell us what they liked – and didn’t like – about Philip Rivers’ season debut for the Indianapolis Colts. Plus, Kansas City sports radio host and reporter Darren Smith swings by to discuss the Chiefs officially being eliminated from playoff contention, how the club plans to handle Patrick Mahomes’ ACL rehab, the uncertain futures of Travis Kelce and Andy Reid, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by reacting to a short clip from "Gwynn and Chris: Overtime" where Tony had a lump in his throat that COMPLETELY changed his voice? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by the great Darren Smith who checks in for his weekly segment! Listen here!

Darren Smith Joins The Show To Talk SDFC The Aztecs And More. Jims Backpage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Smith Joins The Show To Talk SDFC The Aztecs And More. Jims Backpage.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by catching up with former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron who returns to the show to talk about Lane Kiffin taking the LSU job, the College Football Playoffs, and more! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before our buddy Darren Smith joins the show for his weekly conversation and we get his final thoughts on a fun inaugural season for SDFC. Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by welcoming SDFC Sporting Director and General Manager Tyler Heaps back to the show ahead of Saturday night's Western Conference Final matchup with Vancouver! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys head out to Knoxville, TN where our pal Darren Smith join the show a couple days early before we head off into the Thanksgiving Weekend! Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about an insane college basketball game last night involving Troy, who beat San Diego State on Tuesday night in double-overtime, as Troy fell to USC in TRIPLE overtime yesterday. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by longtime radio host Darren Smith for his weekly appearance on the show, and we get his thoughts on SDFC's upcoming match and of course the passing of Randy Jones. Listen here!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by talking about some good news from Major League Soccer yesterday as the league announced a new schedule coming soon that will align with more with other top leagues around the world, AND all MLS games will be available with an Apple TV subscription without needing to pay for the additional season pass! Then we get to "Don't (And DO)" before the guys are joined by our buddy Darren Smith to talk a little SDFC and of course get his thoughts on the Padres ownership situation. Listen here!

Darren Smith, SDFC, Section1904.com Breaks Down The SDFCs Win And More.

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by congratulating Manny Machado on his Silver Slugger award, and the guys discuss the Padres extending qualifying offers yesterday. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our buddy Darren Smith who makes his weekly appearance and gives us his thoughts on SDFC's big Game 3 matchup with Portland on Sunday, the Padres hiring of Craig Stammen as manager, and more! Listen here!

Ben & Woods open up the 7am hour by Ben addressing some false social media reporting, and the guys talk about YouTube TV losing ESPN/ABC/Disney this week. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our pal Darren Smith who is getting ready to call this weekend's SDFC playoff match in Portland! Listen here!

The Padres interviewed Albert Pujols for a 2nd time on Tuesday. The Blue Jays won Game 4 of the World Series, evening the series at 2-2. Darren Smith joins the show to talk SDFC vs. Portland.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Paul open the 7am hour by talking a little about the Los Angeles Angels who hired Kurt Suzuki as their manager yesterday, and also had franchise superstar Mike Trout testifying in court in the ongoing case surrounding the 2019 death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by our pal Darren Smith for our weekly conversation talking Padres and SDFC! Listen here!