The Darren Smith Show

Damn Bruce from 95.7 The Game in San Francisco joins Darren to chat about the 49ers, the revelation that is Brock Purdy, and the Giants signing Carlos Correa

The Athletic's Keith Law on why Giants got the best free agent on the market, what the data says about Xander Bogaerts and why he'd play him at 2nd, value of Padres prospects & why Dodgers haven't made big moves

Hour 2- No, the Padres off-season isn't done. Berhalter-Andy Green comparison, Marty's NFL notes, why is Pete Davidson so popular, #AskDarren texts.

Hour 1- UCLA officially leaving the Pac-12, a big name joins UNLV football's coaching staff, LA Times' Kevin Baxter talks World Cup and why Gregg Berhalter deserves to return.

LA Times' Kevin Baxter previewed the World Cup finale, why France looks unbeatable, Messi vs. Mbappé, why it was a successful effort for USMNT and why Gregg Berhalter deserves to return.

What's the lasting legacy of the Qatar World Cup? ESPN's Cesar Hernandez discussed the bizarre experience, Morocco's Cinderella story and what changes are coming for Mexico.

Hour 2- Forbes' Maury Brown discusses MLB's economic boon and how the Padres are perceived, Marty chokes through her NFL notes, #AskDarren texts.

Forbes' Maury Brown discussed how MLB went from lockout to a FA frenzy, the impact of streaming, tv and patch deals, how sustainable Padres spending is & why there's no excuse for payrolls below $100 million