Ben & Woods On Demand Podcast

Wednesday August 20th, 2025 - FULL SHOW

9am Hour - Ben's Big Box Part 2, Tatis' Power, + The Reindl Report

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with Ben wanting to try our terrible new radio game "Ben's Big Box" that we debuted yesterday while he was out, and you will not believe what happens this time around! Then the guys discuss the newest story in The Athletic by our friend Eno Sarris who wrote about Fernando Tatis Jr and his lack of home runs this season before we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the day! Listen here!

8am Hour - Woodsy's Teenage Journal + Another New Streaming Service

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy letting us know that, while he's out in Texas at his parents home this week, he found his journal from when he was a young teenager and he reads us some passages. Then we play our daily game of Take On Woods before the guys discuss ESPN's new streaming app that launches tomorrow, and why that MAY be something that all Padres fans will need to subscribe to in the not-too-distant future. Listen here!

7am Hour - The Incorporator, Don't Do This, + MLB Realignment

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by taking a look at the updated Wildcard / NL West standings, and we hear how Jesse Agler incorporated the word "immolate" into last night's radio broadcast! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys give some thoughts on the ongoing conversation centered around potential realignment in Major League Baseball, and Benny has some wild ideas on the subject. Listen here!

6am Hour - Padres Snap 4 Game Skid, Beat SF 5-1!

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay and get an update from Ben, who had to leave in the middle of yesterday's show for a family emergency. Plus, Ben and Woodsy BOTH witnessed their dads get fleeced by salespeople yesterday? Then at the bottom of the hour we dive into last night's Padres game and discuss the 5-1 win over San Francisco as Nick Pivetta once again pitched brilliantly! Listen here!

Tuesday August 19th, 2025 - FULL SHOW

9am Hour - Worst Radio Game Ever, SD vs SF Round 2, + The Reindl Report

Woodsy and Paul kick off the 9am hour with what we all THOUGHT would be a fun, new game for the radio... that turns into possibly the worst game in radio history? Then we take a look at tonight's game between the Padres and Giants with Nick Pivetta getting the start for San Diego before we mercifully wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and some fun audio that Paulie brings to the table this morning. Listen here!

8am Hour - Woodsy's Stern DMV Warning + Jesse Agler Calls In!

Woodsy and Paul start the 8am hour with Woodsy sharing a letter that he received from the DMV yesterday, and he isn't sure if he's being scammed (again) or if it's a legitimate stern warning? Then at the bottom of the hour the guys are joined by Padres broadcaster Jesse Agler who is tasked with the job of calming all of us down after 4 straight losses. Listen here!

7am Hour - Why Isn't Ryan O'Hearn Starting More?

Woodsy and Paul kick off the 7am hour a little flustered as Benny left during the commercial break to rush home as his son is still sick and may need to go back to the hospital, so we wish him nothing but the best. Then the guys start talking about the Padres lineup, and Ryan O'Hearn in particular, as the guys try to figure out why he is not starting more? Plus we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" and take some calls from the fans as well. Listen here!

6am Hour - Padres Lose To Giants 4-3, On A 4 Game Skid

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Ben asks Woodsy what it's like living back home this week with his mom and dad as a 50 year old. Then we bring you the lowlights from last night's 4-3 loss to the Giants as the Padres are now on a 4 game losing streak, and the guys discuss the fan interference call that overturned what we all thought was a 1st inning home run for Xander Bogaerts. Listen here!

Monday August 18th, 2025 - FULL SHOW

9am Hour - Fun With Audio, SD vs SF Tonight, + The Reindl Report

Woodsy and Paul kick off the 9am hour by wishing Ben all positive thoughts as he leaves the show an hour early to go check on his son who was hospitalized yesterday, and we preview tonight's game against the visiting San Francisco Giants and have some fun with audio... if that's allowed after a brutal weekend for the Padres? Then at the bottom of the hour we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the morning before we get out of here on a Monday! Listen here...

8am Hour - Gary Woods' Infamous Movie List + Dennis Lin Joins The Show!

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by dissecting the infamous list of bootleg movies that Woodsy has mentioned a few times over the year, where his father Gary would stay at home on "Free HBO Weekends" back in the day and record movies all day long to add to his home collection... And we interview Gary Woods himself! Then we get to our daily game of Take On Woods before The Athletic's Dennis Lin joins the show for his weekly segment! Listen here!

Dennis Lin Recaps A Bad Weekend For The Padres

Dennis Lin from The Athletic makes his weekly visit to the show and gives all of his thoughts on the Padres being swept by the dodgers up in Los Angeles

7am Hour - Major Concerns About Dylan Cease + Craig Elsten Checks In!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour by continuing to discuss a poor weekend for the San Diego Padres, and what the Padres should do with Dylan Cease who had an atrocious start on Saturday night in LA. Can they give Cease a start in a potential playoff game? Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before our pal Craig Elsten makes his weekly visit to the show and brings the heat on what he saw from the Padres this weekend, and what strategy he would like to see from the team moving forward! Lis...

6am Hour - Padres SWEPT By dodgers In Embarrassing Weekend Series

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Monday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy explains why he is in Texas doing the show all week, and Ben talks about unfortunately being in the hospital with his son all day yesterday. Then we set the menu for today's show and get into the Padres talk as we break down yesterday's 5-4 loss as the Padres were SWEPT by the dodgers this weekend and are now back to 2 games behind in the NL West. Listen here

Friday August 15th, 2025 - FULL SHOW

9am Hour - Greatest Voice Ever?? + Trevor Hoffman Calls In!

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by welcoming our new Promotions Assistant, Nathan, into the studio because we met him a couple of weeks ago and were shocked to find out that he may in fact have the greatest voice we've ever heard. Then, at the bottom of the hour, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman calls into the show ahead of a big weekend for the Padres, and we learn about the great work Hoffy has been doing with Perfect Game! Listen here!

8am Hour - BIG Weekend For The San Diego Padres!

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by talking about what a massive weekend this is for the Padres, who hold a 1 game lead in the NL West over the dodgers heading into a 3 game series that starts tonight! Then we get to our daily game of Take On Woods before we get to The Reindl Report and some of Paul's top headlines of the day, including some big breaking news in the world of college football. Listen here!

7am Hour - Erik Greupner, Don't Do This, + Darren Smith

Ben & Woods kick off a guest-heavy 7am hour by welcoming Padres CEO Erik Greupner back to the show on a Friar Friday! Then we get to a quick "Don't Do This" before the guys are joined by Darren Smith for his weekly segment talking some Padres vs dodgers as well as San Diego FC! Listen here!

Erik Greupner: “We want a championship, and we want it this year”

Padres CEO Erik Greupner joined Ben & Woods on a Friar Friday! Listen here as Erik gives us his thoughts on all of the excitement buzzing around Petco Park right now as the Padres battle the dodgers for 1st place in the NL West, the successful trade deadline for AJ Preller and his staff, and why the organization is as committed as ever to winning a World Series championship this year!

6am Hour - Michael King To The IL As Padres Get Ready To Face dodgers

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friar Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay which starts with a conversation about the movie The Great Outdoors, and turns into a discussion on generic vs name brand foods. Then we set the menu before getting to some Padres talk as we get some unfortunate off-day news yesterday that Padres starter Michael King is back on the Injured List, and we're left to wonder who will start tonight against the Los Angeles dodgers? Listen here!

8.14 Padres Roundtable: The First Place San Diego Padres!

The Fan crew discusses the MVP of the Padres' recent play, how Padres' fans should feel about the team's chances and the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

Thursday August 14th, 2025 - FULL SHOW

9am Hour - Throwback Thursday + The Reindl Report

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with some traditional sports trivia, after they admitted earlier in the show that don't think they can name more than maybe 10 NFL head coaches? Then we share some laughs in our Throwback Thursday segment before we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories of the day. Listen here!

8am Hour - Ben's Flea Update + Eno Sarris Calls In!

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy asking for an update on Ben's flea situation, and Ben actually takes a call from his pest control guy ON THE AIR. Then we play a game of Real or Fake on a Throwback Thursday before the guys are joined by The Athletic's Eno Sarris for our weekly "Smart Baseball" segment! Listen here!

Smart Baseball with Eno Sarris

Eno Sarris, MLB analyst for The Athletic, joins Ben & Woods for his weekly "Smart Baseball" segment! Listen here!

7am Hour - Padres In 1st Place + Sam Levitt Joins The Show

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with a continued discussion of the Padres sitting all alone atop the NL West standings as we head into a weekend series with the dodgers starting tomorrow night! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Padres pre and postgame show host Sam Levitt who makes his weekly appearance on the show. Listen here!

6am Hour - Padres SWEEP Giants And Take Over 1st Place In The West!

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Thursday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as Woodsy asks Ben why he was out at San Diego State football practice yesterday? Then we get right into the Padres talk and bring you all the highlights of yesterday's 11-1 win as the Padres SWEEP the Giants, and with the dodgers being swept by the Angels, the Padres are now all alone in 1st place in the NL West! Listen here!

Wednesday August 13th, 2025 - FULL SHOW