Longtime San Diego sports radio host Darren Smith has linked up with blogger/podcaster/producer extraordinaire John Gennaro for a daily show that focuses on ele...
The evolution of media & a Dodgers-Padres rivalry update
Darren Smith and John Gennaro get together on a day when the stock markets are tanking to talk about what has changed in media over the last decade or so and how it has led us to a place where Dave Portnoy and Stephen A. Smith are important voices in the political discussion.About 45 minutes in, the guys switch to talking about Jackson Merrill hitting another HR yesterday and then discuss Molly Knight's Bluesky post about the Dodgers and Padres.Subscribe at Section1904.com
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1:15:52
Reacting to Jackson Merrill's 9-year extension with the Padres
Darren Smith and John Gennaro spend most of this episode talking about the 9-year contract extension that Jackson Merrill has signed with the San Diego Padres, discussing why it might not be popular amongst other players and why it was important for the Padres to do. Also, how long has it been in the works?The guys then talk about the Padres' 6-0 start and wonder how good this year's team might actually be.Subscribe at Section1904.com
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1:09:10
Richard Deitsch: "The Padres' financial disadvantage is great"
Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about the Jurickson Profar's PED suspension and ask questions about the appeals process before Darren chats with Richard Deitsch from The Athletic about the MLB-ESPN breakup and what it means for teams like the San Diego Padres.After 36 years, ESPN’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ enters its final season (for now) - The AthleticMLB, ESPN opt out of TV deal for 2026-28; MLB cites ‘minimal coverage’ - The Athletic
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40:10
Cheers to 73,089 happy fans
Darren Smith and John Gennaro recap a great sports weekend in San Diego, with the Padres sweeping the Atlanta Braves and San Diego FC kicking off their rivalry with LAFC with a 3-2 win at Snapdragon Stadium.
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1:03:06
Wandy's one-pitch win & an SDFC/LAFC match preview
Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about their (very different) experiences for the San Diego Padres' opening day win over the Atlanta Braves, and give some analysis on what they liked and didn't from the team, before switching gears and previewing Saturday's matchup between San Diego FC and LAFC at Snapdragon Stadium.Music - Padre Gang
Longtime San Diego sports radio host Darren Smith has linked up with blogger/podcaster/producer extraordinaire John Gennaro for a daily show that focuses on elevating the sports talk conversation, with a little bit of non-sports culture mixed in.