Ben Fadden
Lead Voice
Ben Fadden is the Lead Voice at Gaslamp Ball, writing weekly articles and hosting a podcast/YouTube show called "Talking Friars". His 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 Eric Hosmer, 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, please contact him at talkingfriars@gmail.com.
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