KNBR Podcast

Giants General Manager, Zack Minasian joins the show to discuss the team’s 5–8 start to the season. He addresses the lack of offense, the catcher debate between Daniel Susac and Patrick Bailey, bullpen controversy, and Bryce Eldridge’s status in Triple‑A. A wide‑ranging, candid conversation on the current state of the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Post columnist, Mark Cannizzaro joins the show live from Augusta National Golf Club to preview the 2026 Masters. He breaks down the biggest storylines heading into golf’s premier weekend and reveals his pick to win it all. Must‑listen insight straight from the grounds at Augusta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers Insider, Matt Maiocco joins the show to preview San Francisco’s game plan for the upcoming NFL Draft, which kicks off April 23. He breaks down positional needs and addresses rumors involving Trent Williams and Mac Jones. Plus, it’s 4‑9er Day as the franchise celebrates its 80th season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers CEO, Al Guido joins the show to celebrate the franchise’s historic 80th season on 4‑9er Day. Guido previews the NFL Draft, discusses upcoming fan events, and shares how the organization is honoring eight decades of 49ers football. A great conversation about the past, present, and future of the Niners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 4 - Jim Nantz shares the story behind his legendary call, “The Bear has come out of hibernation,” following Jack Nicklaus’ iconic birdie on No. 16 at the 1986 Masters. Plus, we recap our wide‑ranging conversation with Giants GM Zack Minasian and break down his key takeaways on the team’s early season direction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 - The debate rolls on: Daniel Susac vs. Patrick Bailey — who should be playing more? Plus, 49ers CEO Al Guido joins the show to discuss the franchise’s historic 80th season. Then, 49ers insider Matt Maiocco previews the NFL Draft and breaks down San Francisco’s draft strategy and game plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - Luis Arraez says he’s too young to be a full‑time designated hitter, sparking lineup debate. Giants GM Zack Minasian joins the show to recap the club’s 5–8 start, address key roster questions, and explain early‑season decisions. Plus, we react to the full interview and what it reveals about the Giants’ direction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - The Giants beat the Phillies and win the series as momentum builds after a rough start. We check in on the Sharks’ playoff race, then react to Tyler Mahle saying he heard everyone “sh--ting on us” after the Giants opened 3–8. Plus, New York Post columnist Mark Cannizzaro joins the show to preview the 2026 Masters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Niners Nightly Full Show: Krueger attended the Niners local pro day and had the chance to speak with Cal's Jacob DeJesus and Stanford's Clay Patterson. Brian Peacock joins the show shortly after to discuss potential draft targetsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted talks about San Jose's continued hot start to the season and their 3-0 win over San Diego on Saturday night, then he is joined by Niko Tsakiris fresh of his first ever two goal game in MLS, and then chats with Nate Bukaty of AppleTV to preview Saturday night's game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 we talk to Giants fans, discussing the impact of Daniel Susac's impressive start and the potential for him to become a more prominent role in the lineup. They also dive into the bullpen's recent success, with Ryan Walker and Caleb Killian impressing in their first relief appearances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Baggarly of the Athletic joins the boys to break down the Giants' recent series win and discuss the promising start of young catcher Daniel Susac. The bullpen's performance is highlighted, including the emergence of Caleb Killian and Keaton Winn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky joins the show to talk about San Jose's playoff push. He shares his thoughts on the team's growth and what it's like to be in the midst of a playoff run, discussing the importance of staying focused and loose, and how his team is learning to navigate the ups and downs of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work breaks down the Giants' 5-0 win over the Phillies and the emergence of Daniel Susac, who's been on a hot streak. The guys debate whether Susac should be in the lineup more consistently, with Adam advocating for a more cautious approach and Derek pushing for more playing time. They also touch on the bullpen's recent performance and the challenges of establishing roles for the pitching staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Papa & Silver, Greg and John Dickinson dive into the Giants' recent win against the Phillies, discussing the team's performance and potential lineup changes. They touch on the impressive play of Daniel Susac, who's been making a strong case for more playing time. The hosts also discuss the team's struggles with the bullpen and the importance of finding a consistent closer. Additionally, they chat with John Shea about the Giants' roster construction and the challenges of balancing offense and defense. The conversation also touches on the team's upcoming road trip and the potential for a series win against the Phillies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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JD and Kyle Har break down the Warriors' 110-105 win over the Kings, where Steph scored 17 points in 25 minutes. They also discussed the Warriors being locked into the No. 10 seed in the Play-In Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Network analyst, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to break down the 49ers’ offseason additions, biggest needs heading into the NFL Draft, and how San Francisco stacks up against its NFC West rivals. Insightful draft talk and league‑wide perspective as draft season heats up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niners Nightly host Larry Krueger joins the show to react to the Giants’ win last night and share his take on where the team stands early in the season. Of course, the conversation shifts to the 49ers with the NFL Draft right around the corner and big decisions looming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joins the show to break down the Giants’ big win and discuss Daniel Susac’s scorching start to the season. Kruk explains why the Giants should “ride the hot hand” behind the plate and what Susac’s early success could mean for lineup decisions moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 4 - The Giants lineup is out — and there’s no Daniel Susac. We discuss what that says about Tony Vitello’s long‑game approach early in the season. Plus, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to preview the upcoming NFL Draft and what teams should be prioritizing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 - We recap Mike Krukow’s comments on how the Giants can get creative with Daniel Susac and maximize his impact. We also review the tape from last night’s baseball brawl and break down what really happened. Plus, Niners Nightly host Larry Krueger joins the show to discuss the 49ers’ game plan heading into the NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - Who gives the Giants the best chance to win behind the plate right now — Daniel Susac or Patrick Bailey? We debate the catcher decision as Susac continues to produce. Plus, Mike Krukow joins the show and says the Giants should simply ride the hot hand. We break down the pros, cons, and what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - The Giants beat the Phillies to snap a four‑game losing streak, with Daniel Susac shining once again — the team remains undefeated when he starts behind the plate. Plus, the Warriors beat the Kings and Draymond Green doesn’t hold back, calling out Sacramento for tanking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Frank Caliendo joins the show to chat about his career as a comedian and impressionist. He shares stories about his time on Mad TV, where he honed his skills alongside talented actors and comedians like Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Frank also discusses his impressions of famous figures like John Madden and Charles Barkley, and how he approaches getting into character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If its Tuesday its the NBA grab bag, covering the latest silliness in world of sports. They discuss President Trump's executive order on college athletes, Brent Burns' record-breaking 1,000 consecutive games played, and Dexter Lawrence's potential trade. The guys also chat with comedian Frank Caliendo about his impressions, including his iconic John Madden and John Elway voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports joins the show with a draft preview. We talk 49ers' potential draft strategy, considering their needs and trade possibilities. They discuss the team's interest in Ty Simpson and the potential for a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. The conversation also touches on the 49ers' decision to hold onto Brandon Aiyuk and the possibility of a trade with the Washington Commanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue to poll the audience on the Giants' struggles, discussing their disappointing start to the season. We are also joined by Matt Maiocco, our 49ers insider from NBC Sports Bay Area, who shares his thoughts on the team's draft strategy and potential moves. The guys also tackle the topic of Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work chats the Giants' struggles, discussing their 3-8 start and the team's overall performance. Is it a lack of talent or a flawed approach? We also discuss the bullpen's struggles, the team's inability to hold leads, and the impact of the schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Network Analyst Brian Kenny joined Silver & Krueg to discuss how much he has enjoyed the ABS challenge system and how it's affected his perception of the game in ways he didn't anticipate. They also weigh how much of the Giants' 3-8 start is due to their difficult schedule vs their own poor performance. Kenny offers an early season outlook of the NL West, with a strong understanding that a lot can, and will, change over the course of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick wrote prior to Stephen Curry's return to the court on Sunday that the notion of the Warriors shutting down their all-time great for the season was outright silly. He joined Silver & Krueg to explain how much validation he felt watching Curry's return, in which he scored 29 points in 26 minutes off the bench. Despite the end result, Curry's presence injected an energy back into the team that had been absent since January 30th and may have sent an important message to his owner, general manager, and head coach for this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Slusser joined Greg Silver & Larry Krueger to assess the concern level for the 3-8 Giants and, more importantly, how they've found themselves in this spot. They dive into the impact of the Rafael Devers trade, the bullpen's up-and-down performance, and the team's immense offensive struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & Krueg wrap up the morning Giants talk by taking a couple of calls, as we've apparently reached the "argue about your feelings" portion of the show. They pivot to the other Giants as defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade out of New York, and Sam Amick stops by to explain the magic behind Steph Curry's return to the court on Sunday and why he felt so validated as a journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Duane Kuiper's epic soundbite from the morning, in which he shared a few things not to do when trying to break out of a slump. MLB Network's Brian Kenny comes by to explain how much he's enjoyed the ABS challenge system and assess the early season snapshot of the National League West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & Krueg dive into the Giants' sustained lack of success since they traded for Rafael Devers last June and why Jung Hoo Lee's contract is looking like a major problem at this early stage in the season. Silver explains why he's confused by the way this team was constructed and the "unintentional two timelines" that sums up the team's philosophy. Susan Slusser joins the show to voice her concern level after the Giants' 3-8 start and why they didn't invest in another bullpen arm this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & Krueg pick up the pieces of the San Francisco Giants' fourth straight loss last night, a 6-4 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies. The bats finally woke up as the Giants jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead, and the Phillies finished the game with six unanswered runs. The Giants begin the season 1-7 at home, their worst start since Oracle Park opened in 2000, and the guys react to it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Thompson joins the show to discuss Steph Curry’s long‑awaited return to the court and Joe Lacob’s growing interest in the WNBA, including the search for the Valkyries’ next big star. Plus, we check in on the vibes at Sharks games right now as the energy at the Tank continues to build.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.