The Darren Smith Show

Hour 2- Do the Padres have chemistry issues? Mark Sweeney talks important Padres road trip, Headlines We'll Never Get to, Netflix cracking down on shared passwords? #AskDarren texts.

Do the Padres have a chemistry problem? MLB analyst Mark Sweeney discussed an important road trip, Joe Musgrove's comments, blending talent with chemistry and how they can change perspective.

Hour 1- Padres start a pivotal road trip versus the Nationals, would Nats flip Gore for Soto? Sports Business Journal says Bally's will miss next Padres payment, could blackouts end soon?

Hour 2- Kevin Acee talks Padres woes and latest team meetings, LA Times' Ryan Kartje talks Mike Bohn's sudden resignation at USC and toxic workplace allegations, #AskDarren texts.

LA Times' Ryan Kartje discussed USC AD Mike Bohn's sudden resignation following LA Times' investigation of toxic work environment & how much of a background check USC did when hiring him from Cincinnati.

Kevin Acee on Padres continued struggles, which players have believable stats, the reasoning behind the latest team meeting, when Manny Machado could return & if Nick Martinez's bullpen move is permanent.

Hour 1- Padres offense is still a mess, team leaders hold another meeting. Are Padres players too absorbed in their own struggles? We hear from Bob Melvin on "relief" of a win.

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Hour 2- Dennis Lin talks Padres struggles, remembering the legend Jim Brown, USC Athletic director Mike Bohn abruptly resigns, Cubs DFA Eric Hosmer.

Dennis Lin discussed why big changes aren't likely amid the Padres struggles, how much influence hitting coaches really have and likelihood Manny Machado lands on the IL.