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Bay Area natives, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, discuss the top stories in Bay Area sports, weekdays from 9am-noon. Willard & Dibs will dive into the fan experience and laugh a lot along the way.

Willard & Dibs


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    Latest episodes from Willard & Dibs

    Full Show: July 30th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 184:38


    Hour 1 - Willard and Dibs react more about the Giants trading Tyler Rogers to the Mets. What does this trade mean? Are the Giants selling?Are there more deals to come? Justin Verlander on the market as well. The fellas react. Hour 2 - Another disappointing Giants loss and the Giants are officially in a spiral. Do they continue to trade away assets? Plus, Willard and Dibs get into how toxic it's become for Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors. Hour 3 - Is there any coming back from this free fall for the Giants? After getting swept at home (twice) it seems like this thing is just about over with still 2 months left of the season. Who is to blame? Hour 4 - Are the Giants going to trade anyone else? Is there anyone on the Giants other teams would want to trade for? Willard and Dibs get into it.

    Hour 1: Are The Giants Still Bought In?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 36:48


    Willard and Dibs react more about the Giants trading Tyler Rogers to the Mets. What does this trade mean? Are the Giants selling?Are there more deals to come? Justin Verlander on the market as well. The fellas react.

    Hour 2: This Was Supposed To Be The Beginning Of Something GOOD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 36:21


    Another disappointing Giants loss and the Giants are officially in a spiral. Do they continue to trade away assets? Plus, Willard and Dibs get into how toxic it's become for Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors.

    Hour 3: Giants Are Singing A Sad Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 47:43


    Is there any coming back from this free fall for the Giants? After getting swept at home (twice) it seems like this thing is just about over with still 2 months left of the season. Who is to blame?

    Hour 4: Who's Taking Any Of These Players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 63:45


    Are the Giants going to trade anyone else? Is there anyone on the Giants other teams would want to trade for? Willard and Dibs get into it.

    Crossover: Giants Trade Rogers To Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 26:30


    In today's Crossover, Steiny and Guru are joined by Willard and Dibs, the first time they've been together in weeks. They discuss the trade between the Giants and Mets with Tyler Rogers going to NY and the Giants get 2 prospects and big league reliever.

    Full Show: July 29th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 181:57


    Hour 1 - Giants fall to Pirates last night, and they still have issues getting the big hit. What is the biggest issue? Were they over-extending themselves with spending all that money? Why do they have too many guys at one spot? Willard and Dibs discuss. Hour 2 - Willard and Dibs discuss more on the Giants and if they'll make more than one deal at the trade deadline this week. Plus, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Phillies star Bryce Harper square off when it comes to salary cap. Who's in the wrong here? The guys discuss. Hour 3 - Willard and Dibs talk about Kuminga's reported offer of 2 yr, 40 million dollar offer. Also, they speak with NFL insider, David Lombardi who was glowing about Christian McCaffrey, their young defensive line and much more. Hour 4- What team scares you on the Niners schedule? Is there a quarterback better than Brock Purdy facing off against the Niners? Plus, the Giants need something they haven't had in a while, a win. Willard and Dibs discuss.

    Crossover: What Does It Ultimately Come Down To?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 26:28


    Giddings and Guru are joined by Willard and Dibs for the Crossover. Should people respond to texts more efficiently? Is there such thing as a bad texter or are they just rude? Plus, what would you ask SF Giants manager Bob Melvin right now? What's the ultimate issue with this team? The guys discuss.

    Hour 1: Giants Still Don't Get IT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 35:55


    Giants fall to Pirates last night, and they still have issues getting the big hit. What is the biggest issue? Were they over-extending themselves with spending all that money? Why do they have too many guys at one spot? Willard and Dibs discuss.

    Hour 2: MLB Wants A Salary Cap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 34:13


    Willard and Dibs discuss more on the Giants and if they'll make more than one deal at the trade deadline this week. Plus, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Phillies star Bryce Harper square off when it comes to salary cap. Who's in the wrong here? The guys discuss.

    Hour 3: Kuminga Offered 2 yrs + David Lombardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 48:56


    Willard and Dibs talk about Kuminga's reported offer of 2 yr, 40 million dollar offer. Also, they speak with NFL insider, David Lombardi who was glowing about Christian McCaffrey, their young defensive line and much more.

    Hour 4: Niners Soft Schedule + Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 62:52


    What team scares you on the Niners schedule? Is there a quarterback better than Brock Purdy facing off against the Niners? Plus, the Giants need something they haven't had in a while, a win. Willard and Dibs discuss.

    David Lombardi: "Slam Dunk, Christian McCaffrey."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 24:10


    NFL insider, David Lombardi says Christian McCaffrey has been a "Slam Dunk" at camp. Plus, he also shares who has stepped up in the wide receiver group with Jennings, Cowing and Aiyuk dealing with injuries and much more!

    Jonathan Kuminga Offered A 2 yr Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 21:51


    According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Warriors have offered Kuminga a 2 yr, 40 million dollar deal. Willard and Dibs talk about what this means and if Kuminga would be willing to take it.

    The Giants are Billy Madison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 12:39


    The Giants still can't get things right; they remind Willard of a specific Adam Sandler character.

    Full Show: July 28th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 180:11


    Hour 1 - Willard and Dibs dive into what has been the issue for the Giants over the last 10 games and how it means they need to have a strategy before the trade deadline ends. Hour 2 - Willard and Dibs get into the farm system and talk to Kyle Haines, Sr. director of player development who provides insight on Carson Whisenhunt and Bryce Eldridge. Plus, how do the Giants get a better farm system? Hour 3 - Willard and Dibs breakdown what has been a rough couple of weeks and Willard believes he has the ultimate answer for why the Giants can't seem to get it right. Hour 4 - Willard and Dibs get into whether or not they're worried about the wide receiver room for the Niners. Plus, some Kuminga news and why the Giants can't seem to capture the big moments.

    Crossover: What The Hell Happened Giants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 25:40


    In todays Crossover, Willard is back! He joins Evan and Guru along with Dibs after getting married and taking his honeymoon. They get into what the heck went on with the Giants and why it seems like nothing can go right. Leaving many runners on and literally running yourself out of an inning, the guys get into how rough it's been and whether its worth to invest in the trade deadline.

    Hour 1: Giants Have To Get It Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 36:03


    Willard and Dibs dive into what has been the issue for the Giants over the last 10 games and how it means they need to have a strategy before the trade deadline ends.

    Hour 2: The Player Development Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 47:28


    Willard and Dibs get into the farm system and talk to Kyle Haines, Sr. director of player development who provides insight on Carson Whisenhunt and Bryce Eldridge. Plus, how do the Giants get a better farm system?

    Hour 3: The Reason For The Giants Problems Is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 35:04


    Willard and Dibs breakdown what has been a rough couple of weeks and Willard believes he has the ultimate answer for why the Giants can't seem to get it right.

    Hour 4: Not Worried About Receivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 61:34


    Willard and Dibs get into whether or not they're worried about the wide receiver room for the Niners. Plus, some Kuminga news and why the Giants can't seem to capture the big moments.

    Kyle Haines: "You can dream [Whisenhunt] can turn into Cole Hamels or Johan Santana."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 24:28


    San Francisco Giants Senior Director of Player Development, Kyle Haines talks with Willard and Dibs and discusses what he's seen from one of the Giants top prospects, Carson Whisenhunt as he debuts for the Giants tonight against the Pirates. Plus he provides more insight on Bryce Eldridge and the rest of the farm system.

    Full Show: July 25th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 182:59


    Hour 1 - The Warriors are in a bind when it comes making a decision on Jonathan Kuminga. Dibs and Grandi get into what choices the Warriors have but they all come with risk. Hour 2 - Giants get some bad news today as starting pitcher, Landen Roupp goes to the 15 day IL with elbow inflammation. What options do they have? Can they replace Roupp's stellar season with someone in their farm system or do they need to look to a trade? Dibs and Grandi weigh in. Hour 3 - The options for Kuminga and the Warriors are slim, so what's the best course for both parties? Would a move to Sacramento be something beneficial or is the offer too low? Dibs and Grandi discuss what is fair. Hour 4 - Dibs and Grandi get into which franchise has the most pressure? The niners have been to 2 Super Bowls recently but have yet to hoist the Lombardi, the Warriors are still trying to get Curry a 5th ring and the Giants are trying to build back their dynasty days over a decade ago. Dibs and Grandi weigh in.

    Crossover: Traffic Violations, Go All Out & Fans Care More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 23:56


    In todays Crossover, Steiny and Evan are joined by Dibs and Grandi as they discuss Trent Williams "lending his jet" to new rookie dlineman Mykel Willams. Plus, the fellas share what's been bugging them this week.

    Hour 1: What Choice Do The Warriors Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 37:56


    The Warriors are in a bind when it comes making a decision on Jonathan Kuminga. Dibs and Grandi get into what choices the Warriors have but they all come with risk.

    Hour 2: Giants Bit By Injury Bug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 33:56


    Giants get some bad news today as starting pitcher, Landen Roupp goes to the 15 day IL with elbow inflammation. What options do they have? Can they replace Roupp's stellar season with someone in their farm system or do they need to look to a trade? Dibs and Grandi weigh in.

    Hour 3: What's A Fair Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 48:17


    The options for Kuminga and the Warriors are slim, so what's the best course for both parties? Would a move to Sacramento be something beneficial or is the offer too low? Dibs and Grandi discuss what is fair.

    Hour 4: Who's Got The Most Pressure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 62:49


    Dibs and Grandi get into which franchise has the most pressure? The niners have been to 2 Super Bowls recently but have yet to hoist the Lombardi, the Warriors are still trying to get Curry a 5th ring and the Giants are trying to build back their dynasty days over a decade ago. Dibs and Grandi weigh in.

    Landen Roupp Lands On the 15-Day IL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 19:55


    Unfortunate news for the Giants, Landen Roupp lands on the 15 day IL with elbow inflammation. Dibs and Grandi weigh in what this means and if the Giants need to make a move sooner or later before the deadline.

    Full Show: July 24th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 183:33


    Hour 1 - Niners complete second day of camp & Trent Williams is pumped. He's really excited about a young new defensive lineman. Some media has speculated the Niners are in rebuild mode? Dibs and Grandi weigh in what they think and more. Hour 2 - Dibs and Grandi get into what Trent Williams had to say at camp today. Seems like he's big believer in Mykel Williams. Also, the guys get into whether or not the Niners are rebuilding or still in contention. Plus, Niners insider Tim Kawakami breaks down what he's seen so far at Niners training camp and whether or not this schedule will get them on another path to a Super Bowl run, plus much more! Hour 3 - Dibs and Grandi dive into the schedule of the Niners and how they can find the path to the playoffs. The schedule seems favorable but the Niners will still have their work cut out for them. Who do they need to lean on the most to get back to their winning ways? The guys share their thoughts. Hour 4 - Dibs and Grandi discuss more on the Kuminga conundrum. What are some things that can get this conflict over? Plus, we listen in to what Tim Kawakami said earlier in the show about the Niners and more.

    Crossover: Larger Than Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 25:53


    Steiny and Evan are joined by Grandi and Dibs on the Crossover today. They get into the news of the passing of WWE Legend, Hulk Hogan. Reflecting on larger than life figures, Dibs shares one Bay Area figure who feels larger than life to him.

    Hour 1: Contention Or Bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 36:31


    Niners complete second day of camp & Trent Williams is pumped. He's really excited about a young new defensive lineman. Some media has speculated the Niners are in rebuild mode? Dibs and Grandi weigh in what they think and more.

    Hour 2: Easiest Schedule For The Niners?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 35:07


    Dibs and Grandi get into what Trent Williams had to say at camp today. Seems like he's big believer in Mykel Williams. Also, the guys get into whether or not the Niners are rebuilding or still in contention. Plus, Niners insider Tim Kawakami breaks down what he's seen so far at Niners training camp and whether or not this schedule will get them on another path to a Super Bowl run, plus much more!

    Hour 3: How Do The Niners Get Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 48:41


    Dibs and Grandi dive into the schedule of the Niners and how they can find the path to the playoffs. The schedule seems favorable but the Niners will still have their work cut out for them. Who do they need to lean on the most to get back to their winning ways? The guys share their thoughts.

    Hour 4: What's The Offer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 63:14


    Dibs and Grandi discuss more on the Kuminga conundrum. What are some things that can get this conflict over? Plus, we listen in to what Tim Kawakami said earlier in the show about the Niners and more.

    Tim Kawakami: "Easiest Schedule I've ever seen the 49ers have."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 23:32


    49ers insider, Tim Kawakami joins Dibs and Grandi and talks about how the Niners look so far into Training Camp. How close are we to a deal with Jauan Jennings? When will Aiyuk return? Is there a rebuild in place? Plus, he talks some Kuminga conundrum and Giants trade market.

    Full Show: July 23rd, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 181:54


    Hour 1: Dibs and Grandi talk about the much needed win for the Giants in Atlanta today. Verlander struggled in the first inning, but was able to get out of trouble. Is the pitching still in need of help as the trade deadline looms? Plus, they get into how Devers seems to have finally found his swing with multiple hits the last few days. What questions remain unanswered for the Giants? The guys discuss. Hour 2: MLB insider, Ben Verlander joins Dibs and Grandi and gets into what he saw from his big brother Justin today in Atlanta and how he finally notches his first win this year and breaks down where the Giants could end up as they push for a postseason berth. Plus, the guys pivot to the 49ers and what they're hearing from day 1 of Training Camp in Santa Clara. Hour 3: Dibs and Grandi dissect what Kyle Shanahan has said over the past 2 days as Niners Training Camp has officially opened. Will the personnel be prepared for the season? How much faith do we have in Brock Purdy leading this team into another postseason? The fellas discuss. Hour 4: Dibs and Grandi breakdown what the Niners have done in the last few drafts and what has hit or missed. Who needs to be a hit for this season? Have fans been happy with the decisions the Niners have done in paying draft picks down the line? The guys get into it.

    Crossover: Giants Back On Winning Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 24:51


    Steiny and Evan are joined by Dibs and Grandi today and they discuss the Giants getting out of Atlanta with a series win. They react to Verlanders first win, Devers two big knocks and a huge shift for the offense in the last 2 games. Can they keep this up? Plus, Dibs goes after Evan for thinking the Niners window is closed.

    Hour 1: Giants Take The Series In Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 39:07


    Dibs and Grandi talk about the much needed win for the Giants in Atlanta today. Verlander struggled in the first inning, but was able to get out of trouble. Is the pitching still in need of help as the trade deadline looms? Plus, they get into how Devers seems to have finally found his swing with multiple hits the last few days. What questions remain unanswered for the Giants? The guys discuss.

    Hour 2: Ben Verlander - "A breath of fresh air."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 44:26


    MLB insider, Ben Verlander joins Dibs and Grandi and gets into what he saw from his big brother Justin today in Atlanta and how he finally notches his first win this year and breaks down where the Giants could end up as they push for a postseason berth. Plus, the guys pivot to the 49ers and what they're hearing from day 1 of Training Camp in Santa Clara.

    Hour 3: Have the Niners made the right decisions going into the 2025 season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 35:19


    Dibs and Grandi dissect what Kyle Shanahan has said over the past 2 days as Niners Training Camp has officially opened. Will the personnel be prepared for the season? How much faith do we have in Brock Purdy leading this team into another postseason? The fellas discuss.

    Hour 4: The Importance of Drafting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 63:01


    Dibs and Grandi breakdown what the Niners have done in the last few drafts and what has hit or missed. Who needs to be a hit for this season? Have fans been happy with the decisions the Niners have done in paying draft picks down the line? The guys get into it.

    Full Show: July 22nd, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 179:37


    Hour 1 - Last nights Giants/Braves game was something to forget. Dibs and Grandi get into what went wrong with Hayden Birdsong, the outfield defense and where the overall blame falls for the Giants recent woes. Hour 2 - Dibs and Grandi get into what's been the biggest issue for the Giants recently. Many would say it's the offense or the starting pitching. Has it been the defense all along? Hour 3 - Dibs and Grandi get further into the Giants frustrating mishaps recently and it could all come down to the squad maybe just isn't as good as many thought. Plus, we hear from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch as NFL Training Camp officially opens tomorrow. Hour 4 - Dibs and Grandi get into the Niners Training Camp which starts tomorrow. What should we expect from the likes of Brock Purdy, Fred Warner or Trent Williams? Will Jauan Jennings be ready to go before the season starts? What will his deal look like? Also, how will Shanahan and Lynch prepare this team to make another Super Bowl run?

    Crossover: The Giants Are In BIG Trouble!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 28:21


    Dibs and Grandi join Steiny and Guru for today's Crossover. How have the Giants fallen from grace so fast? What is the defensive issues? Has the pitching overachieved or just going through a tough time? What does Posey do to right the ship? The guys weigh in.

    Hour 1: The Giants Have Gotten Embarrassing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 32:36


    Last nights Giants/Braves game was something to forget. Dibs and Grandi get into what went wrong with Hayden Birdsong, the outfield defense and where the overall blame falls for the Giants recent woes.

    Hour 2: The Giants Defense Has Been A Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 34:35


    Dibs and Grandi get into what's been the biggest issue for the Giants recently. Many would say it's the offense or the starting pitching. Has it been the defense all along?

    Hour 3: Maybe They Just Aren't That Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 48:25


    Dibs and Grandi get further into the Giants frustrating mishaps recently and it could all come down to the squad maybe just isn't as good as many thought. Plus, we hear from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch as NFL Training Camp officially opens tomorrow.

    Hour 4: Training Camp Opens Tomorrow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 63:59


    Dibs and Grandi get into the Niners Training Camp which starts tomorrow. What should we expect from the likes of Brock Purdy, Fred Warner or Trent Williams? Will Jauan Jennings be ready to go before the season starts? What will his deal look like? Also, how will Shanahan and Lynch prepare this team to make another Super Bowl run?

    Full Show: July 21st, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 181:34


    Hour 1 - After getting swept in Toronto, the Giants seem to have shown fans who they are. Dan Dibley and Marc Grandi breakdown what they've seen from this Giants team during their 5 game losing streak and if this team is as good as we think it is. Hour 2 - What's been the reality of the Giants season thus far? Has the Giants pitching been as good as it started off? Should the coaches take some of the blame for the offensive issues? Dibs and Grandi weigh in. Hour 3 - What's the market looking like for the Giants to improve? Should they look to sell at all? GM Buster Posey said "It's time to go." when Devers arrived in San Francisco. Is the message still clear? Plus, Niners Training Camp officially begins tomorrow. How should Niners fans be feeling? Dibs and Grandi get into it. Hour 4 - Jauan Jennings feels like he deserves to be paid, ex-Niner Richard Sherman believes Jennings should be paid, but do the Niners feel like he should be paid? Jerry Jones had some choice words about Micah Parsons during his contract negotiations that may rub people the wrong way...Dibs and Grandi talk about that and more.

    Crossover: What's Up With The Giants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 26:09


    In today's Crossover, Steiny and Guru are joined by Dibs and Grandi (who is filling in for Willard) they get into the Giants 5 game losing skid going back to the All Star break. Is it an offensive issue? How about pitching? The guys discuss.

    Hour 1: How Good Are The Giants Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 36:05


    After getting swept in Toronto, the Giants seem to have shown fans who they are. Dan Dibley and Marc Grandi breakdown what they've seen from this Giants team during their 5 game losing streak and if this team is as good as we think it is.

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