The Darren Smith Show

Voice of San Diego's MacKenzie Elmer on the orcas that have appeared off the San Diego coast, why they're on the hunt for common dolphins & why they're behind the death of a 52-foot whale in Pacific Beach.

Hour 2- The Athletic's Jeff Rueter discussed MLS not allowing their teams to compete in the US Open cup, Marty's NFL notes, Tommy DeVito wants to trademark Tommy Cutlets & Passing Paisano.

The Athletic's Jeff Reuter on what's behind MLS's decision to not allow their teams to compete in the US Open cup, if MLS is threatened by lower division soccer & the benefit of the cup moving forward

Hour 1- College football reporter Bruce Feldman discusses USC's massively disappointing season, Marty gave the show homework assignments, Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson, Call of the day.

CFB reporter Bruce Feldman on USC's massively disappointing year and if Lincoln Riley is the right fit, Florida St.'s ACC future, Sean Lewis to SDSU and the big gamble he took leaving Kent St. for Colorado.

Hour 2- MLS not competing in 2024 US Open Cup, Marty's NFL notes, show is split on what Sean Lewis means by riding a bike down a volcano, #AskDarren texts.

Hour 1- SDSU officially signs QB Danny O'Neil and AJ Duffy, head coach Sean Duffy joins the show, Darren's mom stops by the show!

Aztecs HC Sean Lewis on excitement over signing day, what it means to land Danny O'Neil & AJ Duffy, the importance of creating relationships and trust, his pitch to local athletes & what's behind his hash tags.

Forbes' Maury Brown on why uncertainty over Diamond's future has affected MLB clubs' spending, why Amazon wants to pick up baseball, wiggle room around MLB's debut rule & how it affected the Padres