The Darren Smith Show

Hour 1- Aztecs HC Brian Dutcher joins the show, Darren says Albany would be a terrible landing spot for SDSU fans, Marty can't put her tub stopper together, who watched the WBC?

Aztecs HC Brian Dutcher on not taking regular season title for granted, preparing for the MWC tournament, why location means more than seeding & Lamont Butler & Nathan Mensah receiving DPOY votes

Tim Kurkjian discussed why the rule changes have led to a more exciting game that baseball needed, why it's the right time for the Padres to reach out to Juan Soto & what makes the WBC such a great event.

Hour 2- Stewart Mandel talks realignment and pressure on Pac-12 commish George Kliavkoff to get a deal done, #askDarren texts

Stewart Mandel discussed why clarity could be coming soon for a Pac-12 tv deal, the pressure on George Kliavkoff, Big-12's focus on Colorado & Arizona, streaming future & what SDSU & SMU could add.

Hour 1- It's been 3 years since the San Diego Loyal debuted and Covid shut down sports, excitement level for the WBC, the Padres are talking with Juan Soto's camp about an extension.

The Athletic's Sports Business reporter Bill Shea discussed the high MLS tv quality on Apple, the future of sports and streaming, best bet for Bally's and Diamond & why sports blackouts could end this year.

Hour 2- Darren says Blake Snell was actually right in his Cheesecake Factory assessment, we hear from Bob Melvin on Juan Soto, #AskDarren texts.