It’s a loaded episode of the Braden Surprenant Show! Braden reacts to the breaking news that Michael King has been named the Padres' Opening Day starter—was it the right call, and what does it mean for the rotation? Plus, with Opening Day fast approaching, Braden breaks down the final roster decisions the Padres still have to make, from bullpen battles to bench spots.
The conversation shifts to team chemistry as the Padres bond by attending a San Diego FC match. Braden discusses how off-field relationships can impact performance over a long season. Meanwhile, Chris Ello checks in live from Padres Spring Training with the latest updates from Peoria.
Then, it’s all about the NCAA Tournament. Braden takes a deep dive into why North Carolina’s metrics didn’t warrant a tournament bid—yet they’re in, and San Diego State will have to face them on Tuesday. Plus, Nevada head coach Steve Alford raises an important discussion on the current state of college athletics with NIL and the transfer portal.
From Padres baseball to March Madness controversy, this episode has it all—don’t miss it!