The Darren Smith Show

Did the Mets collapse? The Athletic's Andy McCullough discussed why the Mets never celebrated clinching a playoff spot, Padres vs. Mets, why Scherzer could start GM 1 & what's considered a successful season.

Hour 2- Tim Kurkjian joins the show, reviews of Aaron Judge's 63rd home run calls, Marty's NFL notes, streaker tackled by Bobby Wagner files police report, #AskDarren

ESPN's Tim Kurkjian previewed the MLB playoffs, why DeGrom & Scherzer might be the key to the playoffs, why Padres can stack up with anyone & and the significance of experienced manager in post season.

Hour 1- Previewing Padres versus Mets, how should the Padres stack their rotation? We hear from Juan Soto and Bob Melvin on the wild card playoffs.

Padres CEO Erik Greupner discussed a big year at Petco Park with 26 sellouts, what it means to go to the playoffs over a full 162 & why Padres validation at trade deadline isn't measured by this season.

Hour 3- Padres CEO Erik Greupner joins the show, the case for the Padres playing the Mets or Cardinals, tv listings.

Hour 2- NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins the show, Marty's NFL notes, scoreboard watching Mets vs. Marlins, could Showalter burn DeGrom on Wed? #AskDarren.

NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah on why Ryan Lindley is a great hire for the Aztecs terrible offense, if RB's are back in fashion, start of the Kenny Pickett era, the Rams bad oline & Ravens inability to close games.

Hour 1- Who will the Padres play in the first round? We hear from Bob Melvin on playoff roster decisions, Joe Musgrove joins the show and discusses playoffs and what stood out about his season.

Joe Musgrove on what stood out most about his 2022 season, the elevated pressure that comes with postseason, why it doesn't matter who they play & how he & Luis Campusano are growing together.