The Darren Smith Show

SD Loyal head coach Landon Donovan discussed why they've gone from being a pretty good USL team to one that can win it all, the final 10 games & what players focus on 100 days out from the World Cup.

Hour 1- Darren says most people in San Diego don't go to the beach, Dennis Lin discusses top Padres storylines the rest of the season.

The Athletic's Dennis Lin discussed Ha-Seong Kim's case for playing time when Fernando Tatis returns, why Luke Voit had no spot in San Diego & why starting pitching is the main focus down the stretch.

Hour 3- ESPN's Ian Fitzsimmons gets us ready for road trippin in college football, a respite after a busy week of Padres, tv listings.

ESPN's Ian Fitzsimmons discussed the best college football road trip destinations, biggest questions at Oregon, loaded Ohio St. and why Jalen Carter is better than every 1st round pick they had last season.

Hour 2- Broadcaster legend Andrés Canton discusses the upcoming World Cup & his legendary goal calls, texters weigh in on pre-show, Padres raising season ticket prices and more.

Legendary broadcaster Andrés Cantor on his famous elongated goal calls, why the play dictates how his calls come out, why he once passed out calling a goal & preparing for broadcasting dream of calling the World Cup.

Hour 1- Padres raise season ticket prices, how sustainable is the payroll? CEO Erik Gruepner talks to NY Times, MLB has terrible Field Of Dreams game vs. NFL preseason, Padres start soft August schedule.

Hour 3- ESPN's Alden Gonzalez discusses why the talent level on the Padres and Dodgers is very close, Sean Manaea's early struggles, tv listings.

ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on the Dodgers puzzling dominance over the Padres, why the roster disparity isn't very significant, Manny Machado's comments & why the Padres biggest focus is the top wild card.