Ben Fadden
Lead Voice
Ben Fadden is the Head Content Creator at Gaslamp Ball, writing weekly articles and hosting a podcast/YouTube show called "Talking Friars". He is the ultimate diehard Padres fan who lives 20 minutes from Petco Park and has season tickets for the team with his family. Ben was born and raised in San Diego county and the Padres are a huge part of his life. His first favorite player was Khalil Greene and his current favorite player is infielder Jake Cronenworth. Ben's favorite Padres memory is Jake Cronenworth's go-ahead single against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2022 National League Division Series.
Ben has had the chance to talk with numerous former Padres players on his show, including Tyson Ross, Adam Rosales, Heath Bell, Kurt Bevacqua, Greg Garcia and Clayton Richard. Media members Kevin Acee, Marty Caswell, Matt Vasgersian, Jesse Agler, Lauren Shehadi, Christopher Russo, Jim Russell, Jon Schaeffer, Steven Woods, Paul Reindl, Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson have also been on his show.
If you have any questions or want to collaborate with Ben on anything, please contact him at talkingfriars@gmail.com.
Spring Training Game #24: San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds
Wednesday night baseball in Goodyear
Spring Training Game #23: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies
Padres are back at it after a day off
Austin Nola Exits Padres vs. Cubs Game After HBP in the Face
A scary scene in Arizona on Sunday afternoon...
Spring Training Game #22: San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs
Julio Teheran on the mound for the Friars
“Talking Friars” Moving to Fans First Sports Network
Same show, just a part of a different network
Spring Training Game #21: San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Our first time getting to see Tatis, Soto, Machado and Bogaerts in the same lineup!
Spring Training Game #20: San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners
Friday night baseball in Peoria!
Spring Training Game #19: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies
Padres head to Scottsdale!
Two Padres Remain in the World Baseball Classic
Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and Luis Garcia were knocked out in pool play this week
Tonight’s Padres vs. Guardians Game Cancelled Due to Rain
The Padres will be back at it tomorrow against the Colorado Rockies