Fitz & Brooks Podcast

KNBR Senior "LA Sucks" Correspondent Al Madrigal wishes failure on all Los Angeles teams as Lakers and Clippers make moves and Dodgers continue their winning ways

San Francisco Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming suggests that roster turnover has helped SF Giants create depth that benefits team veterans that have struggled in first half of season

San Jose Giants broadcaster Joe Ritzo details who he thinks might be next young arm to crack SF Giants rotation, and discusses development of Joey Bart and Heliot Ramos in their young careers

Former Giants starter Shawn Estes shares memories of playing in 1997 All-Star Game in Cleveland & discusses change in MLB baseballs, saying he's "happy" he doesn't have to pitch today

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins advocates moving Giants talent while values are high as SF looks towards rebuilding for future

Will Nike's feud with Kawhi impact him signing with the Lakers? Jason McIntyre of FS1 joins Drew Hoffar to give a new and interesting perspective on Kawhi and GSW

Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard weighs in on where he believes Kawhi Leonard will ultimately sign & inefficiency of "superteams" 

Sean Deveney discusses shift of balance of power around NBA after a flurry of free agency moves and trades

 Michael Lee, senior writer for The Athletic, joins Rod Brooks to break down NBA free agency, recent trade rumors, Kevin Durant's choice to join the Brooklyn Nets, and the latest on Kawhi Leonard.

Ethan Strauss, NBA writer from the Athletic, joins Rod Brooks and Marcus Thompson to break down the possibility of Kevin Durant leaving and what the Warriors plan should be entering free agency. 

ESPN NBA columnist Kevin Arnovitz discusses potential for NBA to reduce season length & options to recover lost revenue - including a mid-season tourney or play-in style playoff round

Former Giant Shawn Estes chats difficulty of knowing as a player teammates might be traded as SF weighs moving assets, including Will Smith and Madison Bumgarner

San Jose Mercury News columnist Jon Wilner discusses potential for "ban" for California colleges if state passes law to allow player compensation

NASCAR driver & show favorite Clint Bowyer chats staying fit at 40 (less cheeseburgers more beer) & road course racing ahead of Toyota SaveMart 350

The Athletic Senior Columnist Andy Baggarly weighs in on Giants' poor starting pitching after losing 3/4 in Los Angeles, and suggests it might be worse than the team's lack of hitting.

NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin breaks down differences in performing well on traditional vs road coarses ahead of Toyota SaveMart 350

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins thinks this will be most interesting W's off-season in recent memory as Bob Myers and company look to add pieces via draft

San Jose Sharks broadcaster Jamie Baker discusses Sharks re-signing of Erik Karlsson and potential to bring back Joe Pavelski & Joe Thornton in important off-season

NASCAR legend Daryl Waltrip reflects on epic career as driver & broadcaster ahead of final broadcast at Toyota SaveMart 350

Former Giant Shawn Estes speaks to experience winning 1st MLB game in Dodger Stadium after Tyler Beede's victory over LA, and talks about mentality of players that know they could be moved at deadline

The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson discusses huge off-season for Warriors roster that could look very different come fall

Golfweek.com's David Dusek once again joined Rod and Bob to recap Thursday's US Open first round at Pebble Beach and update us on what's happening in today's second round. He also talks about a possible future rotation of courses for the US Open.

Former Warrior & NBA GM Otis Smith recalls fond times at Oracle Arena & chats W's chances at forcing Game 7

Golfweek.com Senior Writer David Dusek checks in from US Open as scores go low (-5) during first round at Pebble Beach

ABC NBA lead announcer Mike Breen speaks to Warriors heart forcing Game 6 after Kevin Durant was lost to injury, and gives his lasting memories of Oracle Arena as Golden State closes out the building tonight

Shawn Estes of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Rod Brooks and Bob Fitzgerald to talk about the Giants young arms.

David Dusek of Golfweek joins Rod Brooks and Bob Fitzgerald to give his predictions and a possible dark horse contender for the 2019 US open at Pebble Beach. 

The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson says Toronto's depth is better constructed than W's but return of Kevin Durant should help in critical Game 5 tonight as Golden State is on the brink of losing NBA finals

The Athletic's David Lombardi joined Rod and Bob while watching Kentavius Street work out in a swimming pool. Among the topics discussed were his thoughts on the potential of the 49ers offensive firepower in the 2019 season.

Pro Bowl tackle and long time 49er Joe Staley speaks to excitement signing new extension & potential to spend entire career with San Francisco

Bleacher Report Senior NBA writer Howard Beck debates impact of injuries ahead of GS-TOR Game 3 as both teams look to take 2-1 lead

NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst Shawn Estes talks about MLB journey ahead for young talent drafted by Giants in 2019 draft including his route to majors after being selected in first round

The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson suggests it would take "avalanche" of factors for Raptors to overcome W's in series - including health - as finals shift to Oakland, and says that Kevin Durant's visibility could hint at soon return

San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo discusses excitement to return after injury as he looks for big 49ers 2019 season, chats about his rehab with Jerrick McKinnon, and details heading to Kentucky Derby with Tom Brady 

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Jarron Collins speaks to professionalism of GS bench unit that has stayed prepared & executed when getting minutes, and speaks to the evolution of the "big man" position in NBA in last 20 years

New York Times NBA columnist Marc Stein sees the Toronto Raptors being toughest finals foe in years...but still sees Warriors prevailing in 5 games

NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst and former pitcher Shawn Estes takes fans inside mindset of a SF team scuffling after rough series vs Diamondbacks and difficultyteam faces after falling more than 10 games under .500

ABC NBA broadcaster Mike Breen weighs possible scenarios Toronto or Milwaukee vs Golden State in NBA finals as the Warriors await Eastern Conference to wrap up

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown chats  sheer enormity & exclusiveness of going to NBA finals in 5 consecutive seasons

KNBR 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area details early injuries afflicting 49ers in OTAs & previews return of Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers Tackle Mike McGlinchey discusses mindset going into sophomore season with 49ers as OTAs roll through Week 1

Washington Post NBA columnist Ben Golliver weighs in on Toronto's comeback in Eastern Conference Finals as series is knotted 2-2 but says adversity could help both teams as there is time to "bounce back"

The Athletic Senior NBA Columnist Marcus Thompson expects a check in the mail after Klay Thompson is named to All-NBA 2nd Defensive Team

NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst Shawn Estes sees Brandon Crawford breaking out of early season slump as he has flashed with bat and glove of late

Colton Hera, the hottest driver in INDYCAR Racing, chats about fast start to career - earning a victory in his 3rd race ever at only 18 years old - ahead of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 where he will start 5th, the highest rookie starter in this years race.