‘Big Game’ Over

Big Game James is gone, and that is totally fine. In fact it’s more than fine. The fans were over whatever it was that Shields brought to the table, and it certainly seemed like Shields couldn’t wait to get out of the mess at PETCO. However, it was the way it finally happened that didn’t […]

TKF Pod #51: FM 94/9’s Woods

This week Nick and Dallas sit down with FM94/9’s Woods! Woods can’t help but talk Yankees right off the bat, Nick dares him to hate on Andy Keatts, and they all agree the Padres are headed down a dark path. Woods gives us his thoughts on the Padres radio switch, the state of local radio, […]

TKF Pod #49: Cory Briggs

This week Dallas and Nick talk with Cory Briggs about The Citizens’ Plan and the choice San Diegans have to make about the future of the city. Also Richard Lawrence from San Diegans For An Open Government joins the conversation. Follow us on Twitter @thekeptfaith Download the episode here: iTunes Stitcher PodOmatic  

Padres Canon: Matt Bush

Last year Nick Burmeister (@PadresHaiku) and Nicholas McCann started a series of debate email chains that was designed to establish The Padres Canon. They’re still working out the kinks of what that is exactly, but it’s basically supposed to be their own PadresHOF. Matt Bush made it to the majors with another team and they started […]

TKF Pod #48: John Gennaro Returns

This week Dallas sits down for a one-on-one with the Mighty 1090’s John Gennaro. They talk all about the Padres moving to 94/9 and what that means for 1090. They also talk a lot about the inside workings of radio and its struggle to survive. A lot of truth here, and the truth can hurt. Follow […]

TKF Pod #47: Radio Free Baseball

This week Nick is on vacation celebrating the birth of his child, so Dallas and Travis take over and talk insider information on the Padres moving from Mighty 1090 to FM94/9! Is it still about the music, or are major changes on the way – we have actual sources! Follow us on Twitter @thekeptfaith Download […]

TKF Pod #46: NFL Draft Preview

This week Nick sits down with TKF Nemesis (Dodgers Fan) Robert Pouder to talk about the first #LAvsSD series, the Citizen’s Initiative launch party with Roger Goodell, the NFL Draft, and the 2014 film Draft Day. Also, on Friday Dallas and Travis will have their response to the Chargers’ picks and thoughts on the downtown stadium situation. Follow […]

Pod #45: David Jay (Mad Friars)

This week the guys sit down with David Jay from Mad Friars to talk about the minor leaguers making their way through the Padres’ system. Then they look back at MJ’s attempt at the process in 30for30’s Jordan Rides The Bus. Follow us on Twitter @thekeptfaith Download the episode here: iTunes Stitcher PodOmatic

TKF Pod #44: Matt Thompson as Ted Williams

This week the guys chat with Matt Thompson, the artistic director of The Point Loma Playhouse. Matt is currently working on a one man play called Ted Williams: A Tip of The Cap. They talk about the first week of the baseball season, Ted Williams’ influence on San Diego, and the 1984 film The Natural! […]

30 Innings

By Nicholas McCann The first Padres home series of the year against the Los Angeles Dodgers was a disaster. As an entertainment product, it was a horrendous roll out. The only thing that could’ve made it worse is if the Padres had ditched Fox Sports SD and forced fans to stream the games on Tidal. […]