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Ben & Woods discuss whether or not the Padres are true World Series contenders.

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Mike Shildt reacts to the Padres being swept by the Rockies, the team's offensive woes and Michael King's inconsistent pitching.

Welcome to this week's episode of the San Diego High School Football Podcast! Join your hosts, Braden Surprenant and Jeff King, as they delve into a hot topic in the world of San Diego high school football: the playoff format. In a unique twist, they're going live to gather feedback from fellow coaches and media members during the show. Braden takes the helm, introducing a playoff proposal that could reshape the landscape. This proposal involves splitting the 85 teams into two divisions and creating three brackets of 8 teams per division at the end of the year. But that's not all – Braden's plan also introduces an NFL-style scheduling format for the regular season, promising even more excitement on the field. Get ready for a thought-provoking and game-changing discussion that could revolutionize high school football playoffs in San Diego. Tune in to the San Diego High School Football Podcast and be part of the conversation!

We're diving deep into Week 8 action in San Diego high school football with your hosts, Braden Surprenant and Jeff King. Tune in as we break down all the thrilling moments, upsets, and standout performances that have kept the entire city on the edge of their seats. In this week's jam-packed episode, we'll kick things off by recapping the nail-biting games from last week. Get ready to relive those epic plays, hear about the underdog stories, and revel in the glory of gridiron greatness. Braden and Jeff will provide in-depth analysis, witty commentary, and insider insights to ensure you stay in the loop on all the local football action. But that's not all! We've got a special treat for you. Braden and Jeff will reveal their highly anticipated Top 10 rankings for this week. Who's rising to the top? Who's got the momentum? Find out and see if your favorite high school team has secured a coveted spot on the list. And as if that wasn't enough, we're taking a deep dive into the future of San Diego high school football. Braden and Jeff will explore their thoughts on the ideal playoff format for our local teams.  Whether you're a dedicated parent, a passionate student, or just a football fanatic, this podcast is your go-to source for all things San Diego high school football. Get ready for some gridiron action, thrilling discussions, and an unparalleled football experience. Don't miss out on the High School Football Podcast! Hit that play button, subscribe, and join the conversation. Your football journey in San Diego starts right here.

It is already Week 6 on the High School Football Podcast, and Braden Surprenant and Jeff King have a lot to break down as we head into League Play. Braden and Jeff talk about the big games from Week 5 including a huge upset that changes the D1 landscape. They talk about their updated top 10s, talk about the difference in recruiting now with NIL and the Transfer Portal, and preview the favorites and dark horses for league championships. 

After a couple of interesting weeks, the boys are back to talk about Week 5 of the San Diego high school football season. Braden Surprenant and Jeff King break down the big games from week 4, and what stood out to them. They also talk about who is most likely to make the Open Division at the halfway point of the season. Braden talks about a surprise team in his Top 10. Finally, Braden and Jeff pick the games for Week 5 and talk about a huge college football weekend. 

Week 2 of the Podcast and Braden Surprenant and Jeff King are diving into the latest stories in the high school football scene in San Diego. They recap Week 1's results, give their top 10s, preview week 2, and talk about why some schools have fallen off in the last 10-15 years and what the problem might be. 

Braden Surprenant is back with his 7th season of the High School Football Podcast. He goes in depth into high school football in the San Diego Section. This season he is joined by Jeff King, who is an Eastlake alum, as the two talk about the latest topics, scores and rankings in San Diego.  This weeks episode, Braden and Jeff recap Week 0 and what stood out to them. They talk about topics that include the new Girls Flag Football league, what is the best way to seed the playoffs as well as who are looking like the teams to beat in San Diego. They also preview Week 1 and update their top 10s.

Sam Levitt joins "Ben & Woods" from San Diego Padres spring training to discuss Manny Machado's comments about his contract situation, Drew Pomeranz, and more. 

The playoffs are set in the San Diego Section, and Braden Surprenant and TopDawg preview each division before the action starts on Friday! 

Sam Levitt interviews San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner following the conclusion of the Padres' season and end-of-season press conferences. 

Sam Levitt interviews Padres' President of Baseball Operations and General Manager AJ Preller following the conclusion of San Diego's season and the Padres' end-of-season press conferences. 

Sam Levitt recaps the Padres' 8-5 win in Game 2 of the NLCS, as San Diego evens up the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Play-by-play calls on the Padres Radio Network from Jesse Agler. 

Sam Levitt recaps the Padres' 5-3 win in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, with play-by-play highlights from Jesse Agler on the Padres Radio Network. 

Bob Melvin discussed Blake Snell's outing, the Padres' offense, Adrian Morejon's relief appearance, and more after the Padres' 7-3 loss to the Mets in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. 

Sam Levitt recaps the Padres' 7-1 win in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Mets in New York. Play-by-play calls from Jesse Agler on the Padres Radio Network. 

Josh Bell spoke with the media after the Padres' 7-1 win in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. Bell hit a two-run home run against Max Scherzer in the 1st inning.

Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish spoke with the media after the Padres' 7-1 win in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. 

Bob Melvin speaks with the media after the Padres' 7-1 win against the New York Mets in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. 

This week on the High School Football Podcast, Braden Surprenant and Top Dawg talk about the big games last week and what stood out to them in Week 6. They also dive into the future of high school football in San Diego and whether or not the down years will continue. Finally they throw out some on ideas of why football in San Diego is down and whether or not there are solutions to San Diego's problems. 

Bob Melvin discusses Sean Manaea's recent stretch of successful outings, the state of the bullpen and how many roster spots are still up for grabs for the playoff roster.

Sam Levitt speaks with Wil Myers about the last 24 hours, Joe Musgrove's strong outing and what it means to make the postseason.

Jesse Agler and Tony Gwynn Jr. take you through the postgame celebration after the Padres clinch their first playoff birth since 2020 and first 162 game playoff birth since 2006 including interviews with Bob Melvin, Joe Musgrove, Wil Myers and many more.

Sam Levitt chats with Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger after he picked up the victory in the Padres' win against the White Sox on Saturday night. 

Padres pitcher Sean Manaea talks with the media about what worked for him during his outing on Thursday against the Dodgers and more before the Padres' series opener against the White Sox on Friday night. 

Sam Levitt chats with San Diego area native Brandon Dixon before his Padres debut against the Dodgers on Thursday evening. 

On this week's podcast, Braden Surprenant and Chris Smith (Top Dawg) are joined by California State Championship Head Coach Charles James. Coach James talks about his time at San Diego High and in the coaching world, while also filling everyone in on what he is up to now. Braden and Chris break down last weeks big games and give their top 10 before Charles talks about what he has seen on the field so far this year in high school football in San Diego. Finally, all three pick games for this week and even get into who was the best player to ever come out of San Diego.

Pierce Johnson discussed the Padres penchant for late-game heroics and how it feels to return to high-leverage situations after being away for so long.

Postgame recap and highlights from the Padres' 4-3 win on Tuesday against the Dodgers. 

Bob Melvin addresses the media before the Padres' series opener against the Dodgers at Petco Park. 

Bob Melvin discusses the Padres' 13-6 win against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon. 

Sam Levitt recaps the Padres' 9-3 win against the Rockies in Colorado, with play-by-play highlights from Padres radio voice Jesse Agler. 

Bob Melvin speaks with the media following the Padres' 9-3 win against the Rockies. 

Bob Melvin speaks with the media following the Padres' 4-3 loss to the Rockies in 10 innings.

Bob Melvin discussed his expectations for Sean Manaea today and how he feels about his bullpen right now.

This week on the High School Football Podcast, Braden Surprenant and Top Dawg talk about transfers and the rules that come with transferring and whether or not they need to change. They also talk about an incident that happened between Steele Canyon and St. Augustine, while recapping some games from week 4. Finally, they give their new Top 10 dominated by the Western League and pick the few games that are happening this week in San Diego County.

Sam Levitt recaps the Padres' 5-0 win in their series opener against the Cardinals, with highlight calls from Bob Scanlan on the Padres Radio Network. 

Padres radio highlights and recap from San Diego's 6-1 against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. 

Yu Darvish discusses his start against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Darvish pitched 6 scoreless innings in the Padres' 6-1 win. 

Bob Melvin discusses the Padres' 6-1 win against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. 

Joe Musgrove shared his thoughts on what worked so well for him against the Diamondbacks.

Bob Melvin shared his thoughts on Joe Musgrove's terrific outing and the team's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks:

Sam Levitt recaps the Padres' 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. 

Sam Levitt chats with Lake Elsinore Storm manager Eric Junge as the team prepares for the California League Championship Series.