Darren Smith has been a prominent voice in San Diego sports radio since 2004. When sports fans seek unique opinions on the world of sports, information on breaking news, and memorable interviews, Smith consistently delivers. The Darren Smith Show airs weekdays from Noon to 3pm on XTRA 1360 and features long-time producer and sidekick, Marty Caswell.
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THE WRAP UP SHOW JOE MUSGROVE THROWS A NO-HITTER
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JOE MUSGROVE HAS DONE IT! He threw the first no hitter in franchise history!!! Jon and Jim go crazy and talk about the night that wasBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Daniel Jeremiah talks NFL draft & Padres, RIP DMX, TV listings, fusion and a joke
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Daniel Jeremiah talks NFL draft & Padres, RIP DMX, TV listings, fusion and a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Dennis Lin brings the heat, some guy named Jordan talks SDSU baseball & Ask Darren texts
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Dennis Lin brings the heat, some guy named Jordan talks SDSU baseball & Ask Darren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Padres start 7 game road trip, Mac Jones really going to the 49ers and best bets
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Padres start 7 game road trip, Mac Jones really going to the 49ers and best betsBy Marty Caswell
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Daniel Jeremiah "Trey Lance and Justin Fields, athleticism-wise it's not close"
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NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah discussed the Mac Jones to SF & why Kyle Shanahan wants a QB that fits his offense, why he still believes in Sam Darnold's ability, why Jimmy G is a good fit in Houston & biggest lie he's been told in draft process so far.By Marty Caswell
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Dennis Lin "They expect Tatís to get back on the field, they just don't know after that"
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The Athletic's Dennis Lin discussed the unique Blake Snell, the Padres cautious approach to the 162-game season, early concerns on the defense and why the Padres expect Fernando Tatis back but don't know what to expect after that.By Marty Caswell
This Week Michael Norman Gute, fundraiser by day and up-and-coming Detroit painter by night. He talks about his day gig informing his artistry and how it all works together for good. I use painting, drawing, and scratching veiled over one another to build an accumulation of experience and memory. I’m aware of my intuition and appreciate how the bod…
BeIN Sports PXP voice Phil Schoen Previews this weekends El Clasico and gives us his opinion on weather it will be Messi's last oneBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Blake Snell is a gem of a interview, Best Bets, TV listings, Fusion & a joke
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Blake Snell calls out the media in a fun way, Best Bets, TV listings, Fusion & a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Jim Trotter talks about the Dean Spanos situation selling the team & the draft & #Askdarren texts
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Jim Trotter talks about the Dean Spanos situation selling the team & the draft & #Askdarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Masters start today, Padres start year 4-3, the show tries to do math & Stephania Bell talks about Tatis injury
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Masters start today, Padres start year 4-3, the show tries to do math & Stephania Bell talks about Tatis injuryBy Marty Caswell
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Jim Trotter “You can make an argument Raiders aren't as good now as when Gruden arrived”
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NFL reporter Jim Trotter on the likelihood of QB's going 1-4 in the draft, why Kyle Shanahan sees Kirk Cousins 2.0 in Mac Jones, the intrigue of Sam Darnold & Jared Goff with their new teams & why he's not convinced the Raiders will be any good in 2021.By Marty Caswell
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Stephania Bell “The likelihood Tatís would go all season without another episode is pretty small”
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ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell discussed Tatís' shoulder injury, why biggest question is when not if he'll have another episode, why it's hard to think he could return in 10 days and concern over frequency & intensity of the episodes.By Marty Caswell
Padres lose the final game of the series to the Giants. Jon and Jim talk about the teams offense that has been missing the last 4 games, Blake Snell has another great outing & defense looks shakyBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - More on Tatis, Notah Begay talks Masters, TV listings, Fusion and a joke
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More on Tatis, Notah Begay talks Masters, TV listings, Fusion and a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Gregg Rosenthal talks about the NFL Draft, Masters starts tomorrow & #AskDarren texts
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Gregg Rosenthal talks about the NFL Draft, Masters starts tomorrow & #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Reaction to AJ Preller on Tatis injury & Kevin Acee joins the show
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Reaction to AJ Preller on Tatis injury & Kevin Acee joins the showBy Marty Caswell
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Notah Begay "My pick is Spieth, he's found a new gear of confidence"
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Golf Channel's Notah Begay broke down the Masters field, why Augusta is such a big deal for International golfers, why he's high on Jordan Spieth but cautious on Koepka and the latest on Tiger Woods.By Marty Caswell
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Gregg Rosenthal "I love Sam Darnold to the Panthers"
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Gregg Rosenthal on why Sam Darnold to the Panthers was a good deal for both sides, if he can be an above-average QB, what teams are high on Mac Jones, Aaron Rodgers interesting off-season & why Will Brinson is so hard on Dave Gettleman.By Marty Caswell
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Kevin Acee “There wasn’t anything said that gives you an abundance of hope he’ll finish the season”
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Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee discussed if surgery was an option for Fernando Tatis or just ruled out, what kind of modifications they plan for his style of play, how receptive he is to change & the chances he's actually able to get through the season.By Marty Caswell
Padres end their two game slide and beat the Giants behind a great outing by Yu Darvish and a big 2 run homer by Victor Caratini. We also hear from AJ Preller on Tatis injury and Jon and Jim react to it and preview the final game tomorrow afternnonBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Steve Sands talks about the Masters, we hear from Tingler on Tatis, Fusion, TV listings & a joke
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Steve Sands talks about the Masters, we hear from Tingler on Tatis, Fusion, TV listings & a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Scott Lewis, Best bets & #AskDarren texts
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Scott Lewis, Best bets & #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Steve Sands "I can't figure out why Dustin Johnson isn't the favorite"
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Golf Channel's Steve Sands broke down this year's Masters Champions dinner, the worst menu ever, why he's surprised Dustin Johnson isn't favored, why Jordan Spieth is the one golfer that can drive ratings & who has best chance at being first-time winner.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Darren reacts to Tatis injury and where the Padres go from here
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Darren reacts to Tatis injury and where the Padres go from hereBy Marty Caswell
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Scott Lewis "I think by mid-June we should be able to pack the ballpark"
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Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis discussed what changes with San Diego moving into the orange tier, why hospitalizations & vaccines are now the main focus, why California could be fully open by mid-June & what it means for cross-border travel & schools.By Marty Caswell
The Padres lose to the Giants but the story is Fernando Tatis and his shoulder injury. We hear from Jayce Tingler, take your texts and talk about how long Tatis could be out for and what the Padres should doBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Andy McCullough talks about the first weekend of baseball, best bets, TV listings & Jets make a trade!
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Andy McCullough talks about the first weekend of baseball, best bets, TV listings & Jets make a trade!By Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Will MLS come to San Diego? And #AskDarren texts
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Will MLS come to San Diego? And #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - We react tot he Padres 3-1 start, what to make of Tatis slow start & Paddacks start on Sunday
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We react tot he Padres 3-1 start, what to make of Tatis slow start & Paddacks start on SundayBy Marty Caswell
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Andy McCullough "It's good to have all the dumb amusing things about the sport back"
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The Athletic's Andy McCullough discussed MLB moving the All Star game out of Georgia, what stood out from baseball's opening weekend, plus the overreaction to Shohei Ohtani's electric outing and Fernando Tatis' defensive struggles.By Marty Caswell
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Jeff Carlisle "The League & SDSU have been talking about a framework a MLS team could operate at Aztec stadium"
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ESPN's soccer columnist Jeff Carlisle discussed the conversations between SDSU and MLS on sharing Aztec stadium, how realistic their chances are, why MLS loves the San Diego market and what type of owner they could be looking for.By Marty Caswell
Padres start the year 2-0! Jon and Jim talk about Blake Snell's first start for the Padres, Hosmer continues to rake, Tatis defense is a little shaky and the back end of the bullpen comes through againBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Dean Spanos continues to look stupid, Final Four this weekend, TV listings, Fusion and a joke
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Dean Spanos continues to look stupid, Final Four this weekend, TV listings, Fusion and a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Dennis Lin talks about opening day, broadcaster goes off on a fan and #AskDarren texts
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Dennis Lin talks about opening day, broadcaster goes off on a fan and #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Padres win home opener, takeaways from opening day and our Best Bets for the weekend
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Padres win home opener, takeaways from opening day and our Best Bets for the weekendBy Marty Caswell
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Dennis Lin "Padres are getting tested depth-wise already"
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The Athletic's Dennis Lin discussed takeaways from Padres opening day, Tingler's trust in Darvish, if Emilio Pagan will end up being the closer, why the Padres depth is already being tested & why they need Chris Paddack to eat some innings.By Marty Caswell
This week is artist programming guru and director of NKSK Events and Production. Njia Kai. She has been a significant part of supporting the artistic community in Detroit for years, Patterning her call to service in the form of creating and directing live events in Detroit. Photo By Piper Carter https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=nksk https://ww…
The Padres win on Opening Day! Jon and Jim talk about the opener, how the bullpen did, Tatis does something amazing again, how did Yu Darvish look in his debut & their upcoming scheduleBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Dean Spanos is in shambles right now, updates on Padres opening day, TV listings & Fusion
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Dean Spanos is in shambles right now, updates on Padres opening day, TV listings & FusionBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - We revisit Harold Reynolds on the Padres, Best Bets & #AskDarren texts
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We revisit Harold Reynolds on the Padres, Best Bets & #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - Padres owner Peter Seidler joins the show, we hear from Preller & how can you watch games on TV?
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Padres owner Peter Seidler joins the show, we hear from Preller & how can you watch games on TV?By Marty Caswell
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Andrew Brandt "What I'm saying is Roger Goodell has suspended for less"
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MMQB's Andrew Brandt discussed the mounting legal issues versus Deshaun Watson, why there's zero chance a team will trade for him, 17-game season and why NFL players didn't get enough back in recent talks.By Marty Caswell
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Peter Seidler "We're going to chase the trophy this year next year and the years beyond"
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Padres owner Peter Seidler discussed the excitement around 2021 opening day, welcoming back fans, what defines his idea of a good season and why the Padres focus is sustained excellence for years to come.By Marty Caswell
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Hour 3 - Kevin Acee previews the 2021 Padres season, more texts, TV listings, Fusion with a special announcement & a joke
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Kevin Acee previews the 2021 Padres season, more texts, TV listings, Fusion with a special announcement & a jokeBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 2 - Bill Walton takes us on a journey, Keith Law & #AskDarren texts
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Bill Walton takes us on a journey, Keith Law & #AskDarren textsBy Marty Caswell
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Hour 1 - It's Padres opening day eve, NCAA Final Four is set & Best Bets
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It's Padres opening day eve, NCAA Final Four is set & Best BetsBy Marty Caswell
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Kevin Acee "Number one thing on my mind is how are they filling innings?"
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Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee discussed the biggest questions around the team, if trading for a closer could still happen, why players like Chris Paddack are on a short leash & what happens if Luis Campusano keeps hitting.By Marty Caswell
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Keith Law on Padres expectations, Tatis hype & CJ Abrams outlook
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The Athletic's Keith Law discussed the hype around the Padres, the advantage of playoff experience Tatis Jr.'s MVP chances and the high ceiling for CJ Abrams and Ryan Weathers.By Marty Caswell