Papa & Lund Podcast Podcast

Hour 4: Silver & JD finish off Wednesday's show by playing clips from Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy on his recent appearance on The TK Show with Tim Kawakami. While Dunleavy remains calm about the future, Silver & JD preach more urgency. While the Warriors hope to retain Steph Curry for the remainder of his career, they will have to create an environment where he's able to play meaningful basketball in the Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & JD wrap up their 49ers thoughts by addressing the need to rebuild the wide receiver room and find a possible RB2 to complement Christian McCaffrey. They weigh the pros and cons of bringing the possibility of losing Jauan Jennings, even if the 49ers can offer a similar deal to other teams. As the Warriors head on the road, Kristaps Porzingis will make the trip, but he has already been ruled out for tomorrow night's clash against the Houston Rockets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & JD catch up with NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to talk about various NFL draft prospects who might be available for the 49ers at pick No. 27. Keeping it in the NFL Network family, Chris Rose stops by later on to weigh in on Kyler Murray's impending release from the Arizona Cardinals and why the Giants will regret not going after Framber Valdez during MLB free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & JD open up Wednesday's show by recapping a wild win for the Sharks over the Canadiens last night. From there, they pivot to the NFL, as the Rams traded for Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie and demonstrated their clear intent to be aggressive this offseason. While the 49ers and Trent Williams remain stalled in contract negotiations, does the Rams' aggressiveness put even more pressure on the Niners front office?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Rose, NFL Network analyst and host of the Chris Rose Rotation podcast, joined Silver & JD to assess Kyler Murray's potential fit in Minnesota and the implications of the Rams trading for Trent McDuffie. Chris also points out why he puts the Giants on the short list of teams who will regret not going after starting pitcher Framber Valdez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver & JD are joined by NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to break down the latest NFL news and trends, from top prospects at the NFL combine to this morning's trade between the Rams and Chiefs. He also discusses the 49ers' contract dispute with Trent Williams and explores the possibilities of drafting a new left tackle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver & JD discuss the impact of Bryce Harper's potential signing in 2019 and how it could have changed the team's trajectory. The conversation touches on the importance of building a strong foundation rather than relying on big-name free agents to save the team. They also discuss the current roster, including the core of Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman and Logan Webb, and what it'll take for the Giants to become a place that can attract big-name free agents in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & JD react to the Warriors' 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last night, as their first half lead quickly disappeared with a 72-45 second half Clippers advantage. Silver refers to concepts vs reality, and why the mistake of waiting so long to trade Jonathan Kuminga put the Warriors in a position to minimize any return. Marcus Thompson II joins the show to recap his time in Milan and Alysa Liu shining on the world's brightest stage, as well as trying to sort through where the Warriors go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead columnist at The Athletic, Marcus Thompson II, joined Silver & JD to recall how special it was to see Alysa Liu represent Oakland at the Olympics and turn toward the harsh reality of the Warriors trying to survive without Steph Curry on the floor. While lack of availability from Kristaps Porzingis was a predictable outcome of the trade, it's not helping that the Warriors are on the precipice of meaningless basketball while their two best players remain sidelined.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Jones, Senior Editor covering the NFL at The Ringer, joins Silver & Carlos Ramirez as the NFL offseason starts to heat up post-combine. Jones discusses this era of GM power with an NFL-record tying 10 head coaching changes occurring this offseason, and the larger impact of these changes on the rest of the league. In a way-too-early prediction, Silver asks Jones to share which NFC playoff teams from this year are the most likely to be on the outside looking in next January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle joins Greg Silver & Carlos Ramirez ahead of tonight's Warriors vs Clippers matchup at Chase Center. They dive into Darius Garland's anticipated Clippers debut and the Warriors' struggles without Steph Curry. Noah shares his insights on how the absence of top players affects the team's style and the importance of developing young players like the Warriors' newly paid Gui Santos. They also discuss the issue of tanking in the NBA and potential solutions, including reversing the lottery odds to incentivize teams to compete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers reporter at NBC Sports Bay Area Jennifer Lee Chan joined Silver & Carlos Ramirez following her trip to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. They dive into the team's general needs, including a boost in speed and youth, particularly on the defensive edge and at wide receiver. The conversation touches on the potential signing of Browns guard Joel Bitonio and the Trent Williams situation, as well as next season's travel-heavy schedule and the challenges of multiple international games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & Carlos Ramirez play the best sounds of the weekend, including Atlanta Hawks' announcers thanking the Warriors for trading them Jonathan Kuminga and Gui Santos' reaction to signing a 3-year, $15 million deal. Silver also sits down with Jack Loder KNBR Digital to discuss the new KNBR Off Air podcast and the group's emotional interview with Greg Papa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & Carlos Ramirez unpack Bryce Harper's comments on ESPN this morning about nearly signing with the Giants in 2018, but how Bruce Bochy's retirement pointed him toward ultimately joining the Phillies. Senior Editor at The Ringer, Lindsay Jones, joins the show to sort through the 10 head coaching changes and group of NFC playoff hopefuls for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez reunite after a nice weekend off, and now that we're in March, we're inching our way toward the official start of the Tony Vitello era in San Francisco. Silver & Carlos explain why Vitello's comments on Hayden Birdsong provide a refreshing level of honesty and accountability without throwing the young pitcher under the bus. NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan stops by to revisit her conversation with John Lynch at the NFL Combine, which wrapped up over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & Carlos Ramirez recap their conversation with Jennifer Lee Chan and carry it into the 11:00 hour, where they rank the 49ers' most pressing areas of need. While offensive line is the number one most talked about deficiency among listeners, does it rank above other needs such as D-line or wide receiver? NBC play-by-play voice Noah Eagle also stops by ahead of calling Warriors vs Clippers tonight at Chase Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Maiocco joined Silver & Carlos Ramirez to share his confidence level that the 49ers will ultimately find a solution for Trent Williams amid this contract standoff and his overall impressions of the annual NFLPA report card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & Carlos Ramirez take you up to the start of pregame for Giants vs Dodgers Cactus League play. Bryce Eldridge will fill in at first base for Rafael Devers, who was a late scratch with left hamstring tightness. They also turn back the clock on the 10-year anniversary of Steph Curry's 38-foot game winner in Oklahoma City, in what was arguably the greatest regular season game in Warriors history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez open a short show with the larger question of what about this rendition of the Los Angeles Dodgers do Giants fans hate the most? Listeners sound off on every matter from contract deferrals to the Giants' refusal to operate in the same way. Matt Maiocco stops by as well to give his latest take on the Trent Williams contract standoff and annual NFLPA report card that graded various aspects of the 49ers organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Vic Tafur joined Silver & Carlos Ramirez from Indianapolis, where the NFL combine is in full swing, rumors are circulating, and trade / free agent markets are being set. Tafur predicts where Maxx Crosby could end up if the Las Vegas Raiders choose to trade him, and predicts how the 49ers' situations with Trent Williams and Mac Jones will get resolved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Giants pitcher and MLB All-Star Shawn Estes shares his thoughts on the team's pitching prospects and concerns heading into the 2026 season. He also weighs in on the World Baseball Classic and the potential risks and benefits for players like Logan Webb, Luis Arraez and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: With past Bay Area athletes like Blake Snell and Carlos Rodon in mind, Silver asks whether or not it would be a disservice to the 49ers if they don't get compensation for Mac Jones while they can. With Jones on a two-year contract, if the 49ers elect not to trade him this offseason, he could leave in free agency next spring. However, if the 49ers were to trade him now, they could theoretically gain a player or draft pick to further the development of their team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & Carlos Ramirez recap the Trent Williams contract standoff and why they believe Williams has the leverage in this negotiation. The Athletic's Vic Tafur joins the show to share the list of teams he would put on Maxx Crosby watch, and where he ultimately believes Mac Jones will be playing at the start of next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & Carlos Ramirez assess how the Giants' identity is different than that of the past five seasons, as one led by their hitting with far more questions on the pitching staff. Shawn Estes joins the show to address some of the newer faces who will have a chance to contribute early on in the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez open up Thursday's show by talking about the Warriors' well-balanced scoring attack that led to their 133-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Steve Kerr spoke to how much he enjoys coaching this group of players, despite the absence of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III, and Silver points to why the Warriors have been enjoyable to watch by simply playing hard, while a large chunk of the league tries to tank their season. Carlos proposes a solution to solve tanking in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors Insider Monte Poole joined Silver & JD to discuss how honestly we should evaluate a Warriors team without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. He explains how Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody find themselves in a similar predicament to Jordan Poole at the end of the 2021 season, and why De'Anthony Melton is playing his way into earning a lot more money this upcoming summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Krueger joins Silver & JD to assess whether or not he'd compare the prospect of trading Mac Jones to previous situations with Blake Snell or Carlos Rodon. He also sorts through the complexities of Trent Williams negotiating a restructured contract with the 49ers, as the soon-to-be-38-year-old has a history of securing his money. Plus, Krueg explains the one element of John Lynch's presser from yesterday that nobody is talking about. Tune in to hear it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & JD revisit the Warriors moving forward without Stephen Curry and how Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody should take advantage of the opportunity to carve out a larger role for future high-stakes games. Monte Poole joins the show to weigh in on Draymond Green's inconsistencies this season and how De'Anthony Melton continues to play himself into earning more money this upcoming summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & JD wrap up their Wednesday by revisiting sounds from Steve Kerr after last night's loss in New Orleans, as the Warriors look to bounce back in Memphis later this evening. They also play some clips from Matt Maiocco's time on the morning show and gauge his early impressions of the Trent Williams situation. And to close it out, a quick word on the Giants, who are launching home runs in the Cactus League against the Brewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & JD discuss Adam Schefter's report about a potential contract standoff between Trent Williams and the 49ers, and whether or not this should change the mindset about the team trading away Mac Jones. Larry Krueger stops by to sort through John Lynch's comments from the NFL combine, and claims that the biggest takeaway is a hint at bringing back a familiar face to the organization this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & JD open the show by diving into the Warriors' disappointing 113-109 loss in New Orleans. Despite the high of the Dubs' win over the Nuggets on Sunday, last night served as a reminder that without Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, this team is capable of letting their vulnerabilities haunt them on any given night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group joins Papa & Silver after Adam Schefter reported that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are still searching for a contract resolution, which puts Williams' future with the team at risk. If no resolution is struck, could Williams be traded away from the team? If so, what could the 49ers get in return? Would they just release him outright and search for another solution at left tackle? Inman sorts through all the possibilities with Papa & Silver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joined Papa & Silver for his biweekly conversation with Papa & Silver. Everything from the NBA addressing its tanking issues to the Clippers' salary cap scandal has placed a spotlight on commissioner Adam Silver, and Amick believes that actions could be taken against Steve Ballmer sooner rather than later. As Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to provide mixed messaging about his future, Amick also weighs in on why the Bucks were wise to not trade him at the deadline earlier this month and play this situation into the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants pregame host Marty Lurie joins Papa & Silver to share his experience thus far meeting the new faces within the Giants organization as they continue along with Cactus League play. From center fielder to Harrison Bader to pitcher Hayden Birdsong, this group has a lot of names to watch, though none perhaps more noteworthy than first year manager Tony Vitello.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers reporter for the San Francisco Standard, David Lombardi, joined Papa & Silver from Indianapolis to preview the most pressing talking points ahead of John Lynch's media availability later this afternoon. Lombardi notes how the Brandon Aiyuk disaster provides at least some financial flexibility to sign free agents, and why finding ways to space out the field is essential to the 49ers making their way back into Super Bowl contention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Papa & Silver react to Adam Schefter's breaking news that five-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are struggling to find a contractual resolution, and if the two sides can't find a resolution, Williams could become a part of this year's free-agent class. Cam Inman weighs in on some instant reaction, as the 49ers list of offseason needs could become a lot more essential if a contract stalemate continues through free agency. Finally, with Papa set to miss more time as he continues his battle with leukemia, Silver sends him off with words of love and support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Draymond Green sets the mood by clapping back at Kendrick Perkins, who accused him of not caring enough about basketball. This fire leads the way into Walter's Whip Around, which forces the Gregs to weigh phenomenal feats at the Olympics, pressing matters for the Giants, and the needs of 49ers position groups. Sam Amick joins the show to revisit the Clippers' salary cap scandal, the complexities of solving tanking, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's affinity for food analogies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: The Gregs pivot to the San Francisco Giants and the newness that surrounds the organization beyond just the hire of Tony Vitello. They bring in Marty Lurie, who has already spent some time in Scottsdale getting to know a handful of the new coaches and players, and he shares his fondness for their center fielder Harrison Bader. Papa & Silver also go in on Willy Adames and the offensive adjustments he strives to make after a slow start his first season in San Francisco last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: With 49ers General Manager John Lynch set to speak to the media at the NFL combine later today, Papa & Silver open up the show by revisiting comments he and Kyle Shanahan made at their season-ending press conference. David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard stops by to address how the team can respond from the Brandon Aiyuk disaster and various ways they can bolster their playmaking capabilities in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Remenda joins Papa & Silver to dive into the intensity of the USA–Canada hockey rivalry and why it remains one of the sport’s most electrifying matchups. He also highlights Macklin Celebrini’s remarkable first Olympic Games, and how the disappointment of a silver medal for Team Canada could spark another level of intensity in the young superstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle Sam Gordon joins Papa & Silver following what he believes is the Warriors' most impressive win of the 2025-26 season. Without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis, the Dubs caught fire in the 4th quarter and spoiled a Nikola Jokic masterclass to beat the Nuggets 128-117. While yesterday's win felt great for an undermanned squad, how concerned should fans be with Curry sidelined and Porzingis already missing games? Gordon, as always, delivers the insight that Bay Area fans need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Siciliano joins Papa & Silver midway to Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Combine, as he just finished wrapping up his coverage of the Winter Olympics. From learning the scoring system in curling to launching right back into football, Siciliano is grateful for the chaos of it all, as the NFL offseason could have some major moving parts that impact a wide pool of Super Bowl contenders for next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.