Papa & Lund Podcast Podcast

Hour 4: Silver reveals the results of Walter's Way-Too-In-Your-Face Poll on which sport is the most enjoyable to watch at the international level. With Logan Webb set to start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic later this evening, the guys discuss why they're excited to watch Webb pitch under high stakes and how the Giants getting back to the postseason would mean a lot for their ace. JD closes out the show Warriors' injury report for Saturday night's game against the Thunder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & JD recap their conversation with Matt Maiocco and reflect on whether or not a healthier 49ers team would have ultimately been expected to knock off the Seahawks and the Rams. JD revisits the idea that the 49ers need to use this offseason as a springboard for 2026, so that the 49ers can return to the "Super Bowl or bust" mindset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & JD react to reports that LeBron James may be interested in joining the Warriors this upcoming offseason, and also that the Warriors' front office explored the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard. How realistic and / or helpful would those additions be to an already aging roster? Plus, Matt Maiocco stops by for his weekly conversation ahead of the NFL's free agency frenzySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & JD kick things off on a Friday with the Warriors' stunning win over the Houston Rockets in overtime last night, filled with contributions and intensity up and down a depleted roster. Although one win alone doesn't change the predicament of the Warriors' season, does this kind of fight make Steve Kerr want to continue coaching? Should the Warriors front office be more aggressive if Steph Curry and Draymond Green are invested in competing hard, even if the team appears destined for the play-in tournament? The guys unpack it all on The Sports Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Maiocco joined Silver & JD for the latest 49ers update before legal tampering begins next week. Silver asks Maiocco to expand on Maiocco hearing rumblings that the 49ers may look to trade Renardo Green and why they'd want to move a young player on a rookie contract. They also touch on the 49ers' running back situation, the possibility of signing a veteran receiver, and the leaking news around the league ahead of free agency. With the NFL draft and free agency just around the corner, the guys break down the latest news and speculate on what's to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Barrows joins the show to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' offseason plans and potential moves, including their interest in free agents like Trey Hendrickson and Deebo Samuel. Matt shares his thoughts on the 49ers' need for speed in their wide receiver corps and the possibility of adding a veteran receiver to the mix. They also discuss the team's approach to the NFL Combine and how it might impact their draft strategy. With the 49ers looking to address key positions, Matt breaks down the team's priorities and potential targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver & JD joined by NFL insider Mike Silver, who recently wrote about Maxx Crosby's contentious situation with the Las Vegas Raiders. With the Rams' trade for Trent McDuffie in mind, does that take them out of the conversation to acquire Crosby, or are we on the horizon of another "f--- them picks" era? With expert analysis and the always lively banter, this interview is a must-listen for any NFL fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Thomas, Houston Rockets radio voice and host of the Matt Thomas Show with Ross on SportsTalk 790, joins Silver & JD to share his thoughts on the state of the Warriors (for which he understandably has zero sympathy) and the Rockets' choice to punt on this year's trade deadline. He also quickly assesses the Texans' offseason, including this week's trade to acquire RB David Montgomery, and how it all might play into the rest of the NFL before free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & JD close out the show with a soundbite from Lake Lewis Jr. on Rambling W/ Rio, in which he shares that Brandon Aiyuk is doing well both physically and emotionally, and he fully expects him to be a Washington Commander next season. Lewis also adds that "a lot of guys don't want to be there" in reference to the San Francisco 49ers, and Silver & JD try to make sense of why Brandon Aiyuk orchestrated an exit in this fashion and whether or not there's truth to players not wanting to play for the 49ers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & JD react to reports that the Raiders are more open to trading star edge rusher Maxx Crosby and which potential destinations could be in play for a blockbuster deal. The Athletic's Michael Silver joins the show to report the latest on Crosby's situation, and which new head coach should feel the most pressure in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Following their discussion with The Athletic's Matt Barrows, Silver & JD share their opinions on free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs and interior defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers as possible fits for the 49ers. They stress the importance of adding another big-time playmaker to decrease the dependence on Christian McCaffrey. Matt Thomas from Houston stops by to talk Warriors-Rockets and the Houston Texans' offseason moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & JD Greg react to Bryce Eldridge showing strong flashes in the Cactus League while Rafael Devers tends to his hamstring tightness and the Bears trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Matt Barrows joins the show to examine Trey Hendrickson, Romeo Doubs, and other free agents to watch ahead of next week's legal tampering period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.