Christopher Gabriel Program

A new era begins for Fresno State women's basketball with the hiring of head coach, Ryan McCarthy. McCarthy comes to Fresno from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He joins the program for two segments along with two of his players, Emilia Long and Avery Watkins. In this first segment we discuss a lot of "Why's." Why he took the job, why Emilia chose to transfer in and why Avery chose to stay with the program after a coaching change. Also, expectations for a program that has not been to the NCAA Tournament since the 2013-14 season and much more. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Fresno State WBB head coach Ryan McCarthy and two of his players, Emilia Long and Avery Watkins. We discuss Coach Ryan's style of play, methodology in scheduling, developing team chemistry with so many new players and biggest concerns for the 2025-26 season. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Greenwald is the Voice of the Birmingham Barons and UC Davis women's basketball. He joins the program for two segments this week talking about growing up the son of legendary San Francisco Giants broadcaster Hank Greenwald, the often hectic life of baseball play-by-play broadcasters, having the opportunity to call a game at historic Rickwood Field (the oldest ballpark in America, also on the National Register of Historic Places) and what it's like taking over the broadcast booth for a legend. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with the Voice of the Birmingham Barons, Doug Greenwald, in this week's BONUS segment. Doug talks about what makes his job great and... the challenges he (and others) face as baseball broadcasters. Also, as a native of San Francisco, a thought on Willie Mays and -- the joy of food on the road. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic for the Daily Beast and a CGP regular. This week he reviews The Fantastic Four: First Steps (theaters), The Home (theaters) and The Hunting Wives (Netflix). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janell Velasquez joined Fresno's Morning News to talk about her daughter, Savanah.... or, Sevy, as she's known.... and a lemonade stand for a great cause! Sevy has fought a brain tumor and multiple other significant health issues. But she's a warrior, as her mom told KMJ, and along with her Kerman community will debut Sevy's Lemonade Stand! This is a young lady everyone can get behind! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenna Greene is a sports anchor/reporter for KOIN 6 Sports in Portland. She was named the 2024 Oregon Sportscaster of the Year by the NSMA (National Sports Media Association). It's been quite a journey for this talented broadcast journalist, a journey that began in Great Falls, Montana. Brenna's covered every level of sports interviewing elementary school kids in Reno to NBA players in Portland. In the first of three segments, Brenna discusses how a family rooted in Oregon and Oregon State sports got her started early on her sports media path. That, and a lot more! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with award-winning sportscaster Brenna Greene. One of the great games in the men's NCAA basketball tournament was Gonzaga-UCLA in Indianapolis... Brenna covered it and gives a look inside. Also, her approach to covering high school vs college vs pro... what she says might surprise you, but it shouldn't. And, a wonderful story about the legacy of a great grandmother's ring and the connection to the NCAA basketball tournament. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a lot to get to with Portland sports anchor and reporter Brenna Greene. Brenna is bigger than just two segments! The Oregon-Oregon State game or Glacier National Park, which appeals to her more. Kayaking with former Team USA member Sage Donnelly, Mike Leach, Old Crimson and.... the story behind The Sneaks. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Ross is a Bay Area play-by-play broadcaster, sports anchor/host, sports writer and a regular visitor to The CGP. He returns to talk A's in Sacramento, and what the Giants need to do to make a run at the NL West-leading Dodgers. Flipping the scenario, Ben addresses if there's any reason the Dodgers won't win the NL West. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the entertainment critic for The Daily Beast and a longtime CGP regular. This week he reviews I Know What You Did Last Summer (theaters), Smurfs (theaters) and Eddington (theaters). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett Klassy is the Director of Athletics at Fresno State. In the first of two segments, he discusses the impact of House vs NCAA. Specifically, how it will impact Fresno State. The College Sports Commission, the Deloitte-run NIL clearing house and understanding the rules. Also, concerns (if there are any) of schools cap-circumventing, staying in step with Pac-12 teams (the conference begins anew in 2026) and how to deal with schools paying upwards of $20,000 to HIGH SCHOOL recruits to keep them committed. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett Klassy continues... here he discusses the pros and cons of renovating Valley Children's Stadium or, building a new stadium for Bulldogs Football. Also, if you donate X amount of dollars to Fresno State Athletics, what percentage of it goes to... Fresno State Athletics. Garrett talks myth vs reality. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Ellis is the Artistic Director and Managing Producer of Chanticleer Shakespeare Co. in Fresno. He joins the program for a few segments. First, Blake discusses how Chanticleer Shakes came about, his impressive "triad of power" artistic team, why theatergoers often "fear" Shakespeare (they shouldn't!) and how their debut production, Richard III, was received. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more segment with a lot more goodies from Blake Ellis, Artistic Director of Chanticleer Shakespeare Co. here in Fresno. There might even be a huge announcement coming! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic of the Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week he reviews Superman (theaters), Foundation (Apple TV+) and Too Much (Netflix). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Pacheco from ESPN Honolulu is a man who wears many hats. Program Director, afternoon drive host and the Voice of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors baseball and men's basketball. In the first of three segments, he talks about the hiring of new Director of Athletics Matt Elliott after what was an extensive national search. What will Matt's 13 years of athletics administration work at UCLA bring to Hawaii. Also, the kinds of hurdles Hawaii student-athletes face when traveling to the mainland where every round trip for a game is at least 5000 miles. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Josh Pacheco from ESPN Honolulu. Josh discusses the current (condemned) and future Aloha Stadium, recruiting and retaining student-athletes, and the advantage of crowds engaged and vocal versus ones that simply show up. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bonus segment with Josh Pacheco from ESPN Honolulu. Here Josh discusses the 2026 move for Hawaii to the Mountain West Conference in all sports (they already are a member in football). Also, volleyball is huge at UH. How does the university get those electric crowds to be visible and audible at all Rainbow Warriors sporting events, in particular football and basketball. Finally, are Hawaii Athletics dialed into youth sports on Oahu. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is a regular on The CGP and the Entertainment Critic of The Daily Beast. He joins us for two segments this week. In this first segment he reviews F1 (theaters), The Bear (FX) and Squid Game (Netflix). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick adds a fourth review this week, M3GAN 2.0 (theaters). And he gives us an extensive look at his recent trip to Africa where he and his wife went on multiple safaris. We'll retitle the segment "Lions and Hippos and Spears!" The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Loeffler, besides being the Voice of Fresno State Athletics, is the Host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He joined the program from Washington D.C. moments before he went back into the "arena" for the competition to continue. In the first of two parts, Paul pulls the curtain a bit on how the 100-year competition has evolved. What began with 9 people competing in 1925 is now more than 200 in 2025 and it's not slowing down! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Paul Loeffler on his annual visit with words and kids at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Also, a bonus look at Fresno State Baseball and their opening game in the NCAA Tournament vs UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Highkin is an award-winning sports writer in Portland who covers the NBA. His primary focus is the Portland Trail Blazers. Sean is the founder of the Rose Garden Report and he's a Blazers Insider on Rip City Radio 620. He returned to the program to talk NBA playoffs, how NBA execs may or may not feel about a finals that lacks big market flare, Anthony Edwards and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic of The Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week Nick reviews The Phoenician Scheme (theaters), Bring Her Back (theaters) and Mountainhead (HBO). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trey Wallace is a national college sports reporter for OutKick-Fox. This past week he had the rare opportunity to visit the White House for a championship team reception with the President. As reigning college basketball national champions, the Florida Gators received an invitation to meet with President Trump. Trey Wallace was granted access to cover it and he takes us through what being at an event like is all about. For that matter, just getting cleared to be there is a mountain one needs to climb. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Gulbransen is the popular host of Silver and Black Today and writes on the NFL, MLB and F1 racing for Sportsnaut. In the first of two segments, Scott talks Ashton Jeanty and what impact he may be capable of for the Raiders. Also, a broader look at the Raiders draft and which NFL team they were modeling their selections after. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Scott Gulbransen as he talks Tush Push decision, Tom Brady's influence on the entire Raiders organization and the differences between F1 and IndyCar Series racing. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the entertainment critic for The Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week he reviews Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (theaters), Lilo & Stitch (theaters) and Sirens (Netflix). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC30's Christine Gregory is one of the youngest meteorologists in the Central Valley but don't let that fool you. In this three-part conversation, you'll learn quickly she is smart and savvy like a 25-year veteran. In the course of the conversation, Christine goes A to Z on meteorology - how it started at SUNY Oswego and how it's going here in Fresno, from taking us through a typical day at ABC30 to her fantastic weather videos on Instagram and even a smidge on the Mets and Bills Mafia. Christine is a rising star to keep your eyes on. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with ABC30 meteorologist Christine Gregory. Forecasting, the complexity of fog (or, here in the Central Valley, it's the dinner guest who never leaves) and the highly controversial debate: Graupel vs Hail. Ok it may not be controversial but it's fascinating to learn the differences. Christine breaks it all down! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A third segment with Christine Gregory including... Christine the Influencer! A big part of Christine's work that is so impressive is what she does off air: Educational weather videos on Instagram. In an era of endless so-called "influencers" on social media, Christine is also influencing but for all the right reasons sharing her expertise in weather with depth, nuance and humor. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the entertainment critic for The Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week Nick reviews Duster (Max), Murderbot (AppleTV+) and Sister Midnight (theaters). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chandler Marquez is with the Diocese of Fresno. He was in Rome for the Conclave and subsequent announcement that native Chicagoan Robert Prevost had become the first American-born Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. He took the name Pope Leo XIV. Fresno's Morning News went live to Rome on Friday morning (late afternoon in Rome) to have Chandler take us through what he saw, felt and heard from the time he arrived in the Vatican.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Standriff is the Director of Beautify Fresno. He's also a talented actor, singer and director. The latter hat, he'll put back on to direct "1776" for Good Company Players / Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater. When this production debuted in 1969 it was nominated for five Tony Awards, winning three. There's good reasons why some musicals, even 56 years later, remain relevant and exciting. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Ross is a Bay Area-based play-by-play broadcaster, sports writer and sports host. He stops by for two segments this week. Here in part 1, he talks Golden State Warriors. How they've done what they've done since acquiring Jimmy Butler, and can they survive and advance without Steph after hurting his hamstring. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Bay Area play-by-play broadcaster and sports writer Ben Ross. Ben jumps into the Giants and A's. Both are performing much better than anyone thought they would, at least at this point. But can the Giants sustain? And can the A's find ways to win in their Sacramento minor league ballpark. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic for the Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week he reviews Friendship (theaters), Fight or Flight (theaters) and Clown in a Cornfield (theaters). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Steinagel is the smart and charismatic CEO of Table Mountain Casino Resort. He joined CG for an extended conversation (three parts) covering a broad array of topics. Starting here in the opening segment, Cameron discusses how his business plan has evolved - and how TMCR has evolved - since his arrival. The importance of customer service and the challenge of getting over a thousand employees on the same page in how they meet, greet and attend to the questions and needs of patrons. And the addition of the entirely enclosed Smoking Slots room. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with TMCR CEO, Cameron Steinagel. Here Cameron discusses how the casino/resort is immersed in the Central Valley beyond being a massive entertainment, gaming and culinary destination. Also, what kinds of layers does he and his colleagues work through to get new concepts approved. Finally, when there are peaks and valleys in the economy, how does Table Mountain ride that roller coaster. What's the impact. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with Table Mountain CEO Cameron Steinagel. In this final segment, Cameron is asked what's on the horizon, what can TMCR do better, and.... some baseball talk on the formerly named Oakland Athletics - now called the Athletics - since for the next few years they'll reside in Cameron's hometown of Sacramento. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic from the Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week he reviews Thunderbolts* (theaters), Rust (theaters, VOD) and The Surfer (theaters). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Rittenberg is the Senior Writer for college football at ESPN. He joins the program for two segments this week. In this segment, Adam dives into the madness of college football - in particular the transfer portal and NIL. Also, can the NCAA as currently constructed find their way out of the mess the sport finds itself in. Finally, will CFP meetings in Texas this week, will the playoff see some tweaks to the format. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with ESPN Senior Writer for college football, Adam Rittenberg. Adam breaks down the tale of the tape between Nico Iamaleava and Joey Aguilar for what amounted to the first trade in college football - Nico to UCLA from Tennessee, Joey leaving UCLA for Tennessee. Also, the too-early favorites for who will find their way to the CFP national championship game. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Schager is the Entertainment Critic of the Daily Beast and a regular on The CGP. This week he reviews Andor: Season 2 (Disney+), The Accountant 2 (theaters) and Havoc (Netflix). He's also here for a bonus second segment this week! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus time with Daily Beast Entertainment Critic Nick Schager. Nick discusses why more and more Hollywood productions (films and TV) are leaving Hollywood, how (and why) China has downsized importing US films and how tariffs might affect the industry. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy James and Greg Lane are two of the three pieces to the award-winning Fresno's Morning News. Randy is the news anchor, Greg does traffic, but both are longstanding radio veterans with decades of experience in a variety of formats. They walked down the hall here at KMJ to talk about humble beginnings, moving to new cities for new jobs and now settling in on one of the nation's top morning drive news talk programs in the nation (per Barrett Media, No. 23 in the nation, midsize markets). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy James and Greg Lane hung around for a second segment talking all things radio... where it started for them and why they jumped in feet first. From humble beginnings to mainstays on the award-winning Fresno's Morning News. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian is the owner of the iconic Elbow Room and co-host of The Restaurateurs, Saturdays at 1 pm on KMJ. Mike stopped by to explain R & D in restaurants when thinking about a new menu item. He also rolled back time offering some fantastic stories about his days growing up in San Francisco in and around bars, restaurants and the celebrities who frequented them. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Beast Entertainment Critic and CGP regular Nick Schager reviews Sinners (theaters), The Rehearsal: Season 2 (HBO) and The Shrouds (theaters). The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don York is the award-winning host of the KMJ Ag Show and the Ag Director at KMJ. He returned to the program to explain how a new administration affects farmers and the ag industry in the Central Valley. Also, finding the balance between promises and policies in Washington and Sacramento and the view of ag in the Central Valley from outside the region. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.