The Darren Smith Show

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel discussed Craig Thompson's impact of the MW, why CFB will be paying attention to NFL on Amazon only, what Utah has built & biggest challenge for CFB playoff expansion.

Hour 1- Kevin Acee joins the show from Seattle, what's the biggest difference in the team from last year? Bob Melvin and Padres analytics, Craig Thompson's biggest impact on the MWC.

Kevin Acee discussed if Josh Hader is back and fully the closer, why starting pitching is the Padres biggest adjustment from last season & if Bob Melvin is getting all the analytics he needs from Padres front office.

Hour 3- Mark Sweeney talks Padres & what opponents notice about Juan Soto, tv listings.

What are opponents noticing about Juan Soto? Mark Sweeney discussed why Padres need to get him right, how he's being pitched, the Padres lack of offensive consistency & toll of losing to the Dodgers.

Hour 2- NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah recaps a wild week one and looks ahead to Chiefs vs. Chargers, Marty's NFL notes, #AskDarren.

NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah discussed wild ending of Broncos & Hawks, how Chiefs & Chargers match up, Cowboys bad Oline & backup QB options, O'Connell's coaching debut & the special Justin Jefferson.

Hour 1- Peyton and Eli can't get over the wild ending of Broncos and Seahawks, are the Dodgers in the Padres heads? Big series at the Mariners, Corey Brock joins the show.

The Athletic's Corey Brock discussed the Mariners long playoff drought and if fans have bought in, why Julio Rodriguez is poised to be the next super star & the tough pitching the Padres will face in this series.

Hour 3- Gus Johnson joins the show, TV listings, Manningcast, Fusion