Bandwagon Beach

John travels down to Imperial Beach to podcast from Darren's place and the guys keep one eye on the Padres game while they talk about why social media is mad at the Padres, who might be headed out of town before the MLB trade deadline, why nobody in San Diego cares about the Chargers anymore, and what it means that Lionel Messi is skipping the MLS All-Star Game.

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John kicks off today's podcast by stumbling into a war amongst San Diego Padres fans on social media and Darren tries to catch up before pivoting to some trade rumors with the MLB trade deadline coming up.

The guys then discuss the Los Angeles Chargers holding practices in San Diego, posting a retirement video for Philip Rivers, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria naming a day after Antonio Gates. This is love-bombing at best and propaganda at worst and Darren's not having any of it either way.

Finally, Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports have teamed up with FOX Sports and the guys are curious how this will play out and what is happening in the relationship between talent and media companies.

00:00 - Stumbling in social media wars

03:20 - Padres talk

18:50 - Go home, Chargers

36:40 - Barstool teams up with FOX Sports

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Darren Smith and John Gennaro got off to a late start on the podcast today but still managed to talk plenty about the San Diego Padres taking two-of-three from the Washington Nationals and what it means for the MLB trade deadline that is only 10 days away.

Later, the guys discuss San Diego FC's 1-1 home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in which their young players gave a glimpse into the team's future, and the team's recent issues with referees. Also, how much will this week's MLS All-Star game effect SDFC's match against Nashville on Friday night?

00:00 - Welcome to Section 1904 / Obituaries are expensive

08:00 - Padres take a road series from the Nationals

21:30 - SDFC shows off their future in 1-1 draw

41:15 - NASCAR is coming to San Diego, but where?

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The podcast is back in regular order, with Darren Smith joining John Gennaro for a conversation about losing his father, getting support from the community, and the important distraction that sports can sometimes provide in difficult moments. Also, the guys talk about the joy of going out the way you want to.

Later, they transition to talking about the San Diego Padres and the upcoming trade deadline before focusing in on Dylan Cease, who will try to turn around his disappointing contract year with a strong second half.

Finally, the guys preview San Diego FC's game against Vancouver Whitecaps Whitecaps FC tomorrow night by looking back at what happened against Toronto FC on Wednesday, and John is wondering how much the turf at Snapdragon Stadium is playing a role in some disappointing home games this season.

00:00 - Darren's back / Dealing with grief

27:00 - Padres trade strategy

40:50 - Dylan Cease's last chance

47:00 - SDFC tries to bounce back against Vancouver

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Darren Smith checks in with a report from San Diego FC's loss to Toronto FC last night, including Milan Iloski and Jasper Löffelsend leaving the team.

John Gennaro then welcomes MLB writer and reporter Hannah Keyser to the show to talk about the MLB All-Star Game, how baseball media should talk about the trade deadline, and how becoming a parent changes your perspective and brain chemistry.

00:00 - Darren recaps SDFC's loss to Toronto FC

17:15 - John talks with Hannah Keyser

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Darren Smith kicks off today's episode by remembering his father and thanking everyone who has offered support over the years.

John Gennaro is then joined by Darnay Tripp from NBC San Diego and the On Friar podcast for a conversation about the MLB All-Star Game, Milan Iloski leaving San Diego FC, what the Padres should do before the trade deadline and if the Chargers will return to San Diego to play in a new stadium in Chula Vista.

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Darren and John are back together and talking about footwear for way longer than anyone should before they get into their thoughts on the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, the MLB All-Star Game (happening tonight), ways that baseball can bring some personality back into the game, and an impending war between the players and team owners.

The guys then get into what the heck is going on between Milan Iloski and San Diego FC, including quotes from (partial) team owner and San Diego Padres 3B Manny Machado.

Finally, Pangea is being built in Chula Vista and the guys are eager to get more details and more information about what it means for the future of the city and its professional sports teams.

00:00 - Darren's footwear dilemma

08:55 - The Home Run Derby sucks

12:00 - Why MLB players are mad about the all-star roster

35:00 - A war brewing between MLB and its players

39:15 - Milan Iloski's future with SDFC

52:40 - Pangea in Chula Vista?

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While the San Diego Padres head into the MLB All-Star break, Darren and John talk about if the team should be buyers or sellers, if trading for a catcher midseason is a good idea, and whether or not they'll be watching the Home Run Derby tonight.

Later, the guys discuss the FIFA Club World Cup Final, which Chelsea won and then had to share the stage with Donald Trump. It was an awkward moment that is almost assured to happen again next year at the end of the FIFA World Cup.

Finally, San Diego FC went to Chicago and got back to their winning ways, but now the team seems to be in a difficult situation with Milan Iloski's loan.They talk about what led to the win and why it's important that SDFC gets the Iloski situation straightened out.

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Darren Smith is out today, so John Gennaro is handling this one solo. He talks for a bit about the San Diego Padres winning last night, why he believes in a Fernando Tatis Jr. resurgence, and why he thinks the team has told the front office to be (bargain bin) buyers, instead of sellers, at the MLB trade deadline.

Also, after John complains a bit about how the 7th inning was managed last night, he re-visits his Padres trade ideas from yesterday that would bring in two new OF/DH options and a new starting catcher.

After that, Darren Smith has sent in a couple of funny clips that show off the perspective of Europeans when it comes to American sports hatred and American weather. Both of them are very funny.

Finally, stadium talk is back in San Diego. Not really, but kinda. Hopefully, nobody takes it too seriously and we can move into the weekend where the Padres and San Diego FC have critical games ahead of them.

00:00 - Introduction to the solo podcast

03:00 - Padres win / Tatis & Manny hit HRs

09:00 - Michael King returning soon?

15:40 - The Padres should be (bargain bin) buyers

28:45 - The view of American sports from Europe

32:30 - The return of San Diego stadium talk

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Darren Smith is in Florida but still wanted to chat with John Gennaro about the San Diego Padres and whether or not they should extend Dylan Cease a qualifying offer this offseason after the terrible first half to the season he's had.

John gets wrapped up in a quote from Mike Shildt that seems to point the blame for the team's poor offensive output on GM A.J. Preller, and whether or not Manny Machado is leading a joyless clubhouse.

00:00 - Darren's in Florida / new microphones

07:00 - Should the Padres give Dylan Cease the qualifying offer?

27:05 - Padres team dynamics (Shildt vs. Preller?)

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