The Darren Smith Show

Hour 2- NBA on TNT's Spero Dedes talks playoffs, Headlines We'll Never Get To, Marty eats butter slices, Rob Lowe sparks Outsiders cast conversation, #AskDarren texts weighs in on all hall passes

NBA on TNT's Spero Dedes on why the Bucks ouster is still shocking, Joel Embiid's MVP win, why he expects a Suns bounceback vs. Denver & why the Lakers roster transformation is remarkable.

Hour 1 Why are some Padres fans critical of the Padres pinata celebration? We hear from Manny Machado, who is off on Wednesday. JRiff's call of the day, Darren wants texters to include their name.

Spectrum's Lakers pre and post host Chris McGee discussed the huge hype around Lakers vs. Warriors, how LA plans to stop Steph Curry and why you have to throw the regular season out.

Hour 2- MLB analyst Mark Sweeney talks return of Tatis and Padres identity, Headlines We'll Never Get To, #AskDarren texts

MLB analyst Mark Sweeney discussed Tatis' unique spark, why the Padres feel like a different team since his return, Jake Cronenworth's gold-glove caliber defense and significance of upcoming Dodgers series.

Hour 1- Fernando Tatis' energizes the team and fans in his Petco return, we hear from Tatis on his emotions. Is Korean announcer saying Awesome Kim or Ha-Seong? JRiff's call of the day.

Padres long time Spanish broadcaster Eduardo Ortega on why the Mexico series was the proudest moment of his amazing career, the Padres indelible mark and the love affair between Mexico City and the team.