Darren Smith
@dsmithshow.bsky.social
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Terrible, always a total magnet. His story about getting cast in Goodfellas, basically his first movie, is so charming www.avclub.com/isiah-whitlo...
![Well, fast forward to Goodfellas. That was sort of like a feeding frenzy in New York City, and I got an audition for it. I went in and I auditioned for the guy who gets who owns the nightclub—he gets hit over the head with a bottle by Joe Pesci. And I thought, “Well, look, they’re not going to cast me as this guy.” I mean, it didn’t make sense, you know? But I got a callback! So I went back and I go into the room, and Martin Scorsese says, “What do I know you from? I know you from somewhere.” I said, “Well, I did those readings at Paul Newman’s for you, for The Color Of Money. He said, “Oh, that’s right, that’s right! Look, that part you auditioned for—obviously, you can’t do that part of. It just wouldn’t work. But I have this character!” He’s a doctor and it’s in the part of the movie where he’s like the only person that that Henry Hill trusts while he’s all coked out and everything like that. He said, “Do you think you could do that for me? I know it’s not much, but if you could do it for me, I would really appreciate it.” And I’m sitting there thinking, “Okay, act like you’ve been there before.” [Laughs.] I said, “Yeah, sure, Marty. I mean, you know, it’s not about the size of the part. It’s what we do!” So he says thanks, and that’s how I got cast! [Laughs.] I didn’t say, “Well, gee, Marty, I have never done a movie before hardly.” But I got cast in Goodfellas—that’s how all of that happened.
I do remember I went to my day job—I was a waiter at a place on 10th Avenue—and I said, “I just got a part in Goodfellas!” And they said, “No way! Get out!” I said, “No, I met with Martin Scorsese, and they’re going to cast me as this doctor.” And one of the guys said, “Oh, I’m going down there tomorrow, and I’m taking my stuff, because if you got a part, I know I’m going to get a part.” [Laughs.] He was like, “They must just be handing out parts—they must need tons of people if they cast you—you just got here!” So he went down there and he didn’t get a part. And here I a…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bck7uabvjt4xu5uzn3exzhqj/bafkreihprpksbsipsbrgqrbrjh2t7moeap457yglhouhssilvkmowqc654@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Terrible, always a total magnet. His story about getting cast in Goodfellas, basically his first movie, is so charming www.avclub.com/isiah-whitlo...
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A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
Section 1904's Senior #Darts Correspondent heads to London to celebrate his birthday and the 2026 World Darts Championship
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December 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
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Tuesday Pod!
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Darren Smith catches up with former colleague, Jim Russell, to talk about leaving sports radio and San Diego and the heartbreaking motivation behind it.
section1904.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tuesday Pod!
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Tuesday Pod!
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Darren Smith catches up with former colleague, Jim Russell, to talk about leaving sports radio and San Diego and the heartbreaking motivation behind it.
section1904.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tuesday Pod!
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
Catching up with our friend & colleague, @JimRussellSD, on his “retirement” from local sports talk radio.
Today’s @section1904.com:
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Friday Pod!
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
Padres SP Michael King is back! What comes next?
Reacting to the Padres bringing back Michael King & signing a KBO star, previewing the weekend sports, getting a handle on Christmas shopping and "Try This!"
section1904.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Friday Pod!
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
Friday Pod!
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
Padres SP Michael King is back! What comes next?
Reacting to the Padres bringing back Michael King & signing a KBO star, previewing the weekend sports, getting a handle on Christmas shopping and "Try This!"
section1904.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Friday Pod!
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
“Down with the King for years, about (three) of ‘em…”
Today’s @section1904.com:
section1904.com/2025/12/padr...
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How surprised were you to hear the Padres had re-signed SP Michael King?
Hear much more analysis on today's podcast at section1904.com
Hear much more analysis on today's podcast at section1904.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
How surprised were you to hear the Padres had re-signed SP Michael King?
Hear much more analysis on today's podcast at section1904.com
Hear much more analysis on today's podcast at section1904.com
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AI ran our office vending machine for several weeks. It lost hundreds of dollars, gave away a PlayStation, bought a live fish—and taught us a lot about AI agents, writes Joanna Stern.
We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
on.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
AI ran our office vending machine for several weeks. It lost hundreds of dollars, gave away a PlayStation, bought a live fish—and taught us a lot about AI agents, writes Joanna Stern.
Thursday Pod!
-Puca Nacua - wyd?
-S1904 Darts Correspondent files his 1st report from London 🎯
Today’s @section1904.com:
-Puca Nacua - wyd?
-S1904 Darts Correspondent files his 1st report from London 🎯
Today’s @section1904.com:
Fancy dress & darts from Ally Pally
The guys talk about Rams WR Puka Nacua getting in trouble on Adin Ross' livestream and then cleanse the palate with an on-the-ground report from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship in London.
section1904.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Thursday Pod!
-Puca Nacua - wyd?
-S1904 Darts Correspondent files his 1st report from London 🎯
Today’s @section1904.com:
-Puca Nacua - wyd?
-S1904 Darts Correspondent files his 1st report from London 🎯
Today’s @section1904.com:
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They did it because @dsmithshow.bsky.social was there ….
December 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
They did it because @dsmithshow.bsky.social was there ….
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Tuesday Pod!
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
Broke team behavior
Getting ready for the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, watching Yu Darvish's pockets, rating a take about trading your sports fandom, a holiday card mistake and a lot more on today's episode.
section1904.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Tuesday Pod!
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
Tuesday Pod!
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
Broke team behavior
Getting ready for the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, watching Yu Darvish's pockets, rating a take about trading your sports fandom, a holiday card mistake and a lot more on today's episode.
section1904.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Tuesday Pod!
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
-Counting the minutes until the Emirates Cup
-Are the Padres pressuring Darvish to retire?
-Is fandom just transactional?
Today’s @section1904.com:
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CHROMATIC FC - All Things San Diego FC
All things San Diego FC... Independent Newsletter
chromaticfc.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The last time the Padres needed to add a bunch of starting pitching, A.J. Preller traded for Dylan Cease, Michael King and Randy Vasquez. What's he going to do this time?
Do rumors that the Padres are shopping Nick Pivetta mean the team is raising the white flag on 2026?
"I think that's probably premature" - @dsmithshow
"I think that's probably premature" - @dsmithshow
December 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The last time the Padres needed to add a bunch of starting pitching, A.J. Preller traded for Dylan Cease, Michael King and Randy Vasquez. What's he going to do this time?
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Monday Pod!
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
Weekend Recap: Padres rumors, NBA Cup travel plans & inspiration from Philip Rivers
Recapping a fantastic sports weekend for fans of the NBA, NFL, Philip Rivers or Liga MX. A not so great weekend for San Diego Padres fans.
section1904.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Monday Pod!
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
Monday Pod!
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
Weekend Recap: Padres rumors, NBA Cup travel plans & inspiration from Philip Rivers
Recapping a fantastic sports weekend for fans of the NBA, NFL, Philip Rivers or Liga MX. A not so great weekend for San Diego Padres fans.
section1904.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Monday Pod!
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
⚾️ Padres trade rumors cool; Offer a glimpse into the 2026 strategy?
🏀 Headed to the Emirates Cup in Las Vegas
🏈 The Rivers Experience returns
⚽️ SDFC reportedly trading for an attacking player
Today's @section1904.com is 🔓for everyone:
section1904.com/2025/12/week...
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My hometown paper forgot to put words in a headline.
San Diego Union-Tribune Full-Page Misprint Raises New Questions About Rapid Decline Of City's Once-Storied Newspaper
A placeholder text misprint in the Union-Tribune exposes deeper cracks in San Diego’s daily paper after layoffs, eviction, and censorship claims.
www.sandiegoville.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My hometown paper forgot to put words in a headline.
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Josh Hart gets a layup question to roast Jalen Brunson who is not happy😂
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Josh Hart gets a layup question to roast Jalen Brunson who is not happy😂
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ICYMI: Weekend Preview and the importance of sports journalism
Weekend Preview and the importance of sports journalism
Darren and John talk about what has happened to sports journalism and explain some of the reason why it has morphed into something else before doing a sports weekend preview and offering recommendations in "#TryThis!"
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
ICYMI: Weekend Preview and the importance of sports journalism
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Friday Pod!
A very self-absorbed conversation about sports media in the 21st century.
Weekend preview. Today’s @section1904.com:
A very self-absorbed conversation about sports media in the 21st century.
Weekend preview. Today’s @section1904.com:
Weekend Preview and the importance of sports journalism
Darren and John talk about what has happened to sports journalism and explain some of the reason why it has morphed into something else before doing a sports weekend preview and offering recommendatio...
section1904.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Friday Pod!
A very self-absorbed conversation about sports media in the 21st century.
Weekend preview. Today’s @section1904.com:
A very self-absorbed conversation about sports media in the 21st century.
Weekend preview. Today’s @section1904.com: