Braden breaks down San Diego State’s NCAA Tournament chances after their early exit from the Mountain West Tournament. Plus, Steve Quis joins the show to talk Big West basketball and the conference’s chances of making noise in March Madness.

On today's full show, Braden Surprenant dives into the exciting changes surrounding the San Diego Padres under new control person, John Seidler. He breaks down Seidler's vision for the franchise, analyzing the key takeaways from his first public comments and what it means for Padres fans moving forward. Braden also discusses how the Padres will fill roster gaps after losing key players like David Peralta and Donovan Solano. The show then shifts to sports in San Diego, with a look at the city's rise as a sports town and the success of local teams like the Aztecs, Padres, and San Diego FC. In Hour 3, Braden explores tailgating culture at San Diego FC games and previews the SDSU vs. Boise State Mountain West Tournament basketball game. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and fan reactions!

What’s the best time to start a sporting event? Braden dives into the debate on ideal game times for fans, players, and TV ratings. Plus, he breaks down the tailgating scene at San Diego FC games—how does it compare to other major events in the city? Finally, a preview of the Mountain West Tournament showdown between San Diego State and Boise State. Can the Aztecs make a deep run? Tune in for all this and more!

San Diego's sports scene is on the rise! Braden discusses how the city's teams—Padres, Aztecs, San Diego FC, Wave, and more—are shaping its identity as a true sports town. He also explores how the Padres are "filling in the blank," addressing key roster gaps left by departures like David Peralta and Donovan Solano. Who will step up this season? Tune in for a deep dive into the evolving San Diego sports landscape!

Braden makes his case for why Kyle Hart deserves the Padres’ No. 5 starter spot as spring training heats up. Plus, UC San Diego Athletic Director Earl Edwards joins the show to discuss the latest in Tritons athletics.

In Hour 1...New Padres control person John Seidler has laid out his vision for the franchise—what does it mean for the team moving forward? Braden Surprenant breaks down Seidler’s first public comments, offering key takeaways, analysis, and what it all means for Padres fans. Don’t miss this must-listen reaction!

In this full show episode, Braden dives into whether Gavin Sheets is playing his way onto the Padres’ Opening Day roster and sorts through what truly matters in Spring Training versus what’s just noise. Then, he analyzes where the Padres’ offense ranks among MLB teams—is it a top 10 lineup?—and whether San Diego is a real playoff contender as currently constructed.

Braden also reflects on the closest his teams have ever come to winning a championship and breaks down Max Scherzer’s idea for saving starting pitchers in an era where workloads are shrinking.

Later, he tackles the debate over expanding March Madness from 68 to 76 teams, exploring Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark’s argument and what it means for mid-majors. Plus, USD Associate Vice President & Executive Director of Athletics Kimya Massey joins the show to discuss his vision for USD Athletics, challenges like NIL and the transfer portal, USD’s facility updates, and why he decided to retain Coach Steve Lavin despite a tough season.

In Hour 4, Braden breaks down the debate over expanding the NCAA Tournament from 68 to 76 teams. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is in favor, but is it the right move for March Madness? How would mid-major programs be impacted? Braden analyzes the potential effects of expansion on college basketball’s biggest event.

Plus, USD Associate Vice President & Executive Director of Athletics Kimya Massey joins the show for an in-depth conversation about his vision for USD Athletics, the challenges of conference realignment, NIL, and the transfer portal, and how USD plans to engage the San Diego sports community. He also shares insights on retaining Coach Steve Lavin, the future of USD’s basketball and softball facility updates, and how he plans to build the program’s long-term success.

In Hour 3, Braden reflects on the closest his teams have ever come to winning a championship—the heartbreaks, the near-misses, and the moments that still sting. Then, he dives into Max Scherzer’s idea to save starting pitchers in today’s game. With workloads shrinking and injuries rising, does Scherzer’s plan make sense? Braden breaks down the proposal and what it could mean for the future of pitching in baseball.

In Hour 2, Braden breaks down where the Padres’ offense ranks among MLB lineups—does San Diego have a top 10 offense, or are there still key concerns? Plus, he takes a deep dive into the Padres’ playoff chances as currently constructed. Is this roster built for October, or does it still need work? Braden gives his take on what it will take for San Diego to make a legitimate postseason run.