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Hour 2 dives into fan backlash after our pick against the 49ers. Former NFL QB, Ron Jaworski joins to analyze the Philadelphia Eagles season and playoff outlook. Plus, KNBR callers share passionate takes on the upcoming 49ers vs Eagles showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 dives into fan backlash after our pick against the 49ers. Former NFL QB, Ron Jaworski joins to analyze the Philadelphia Eagles season and playoff outlook. Plus, KNBR callers share passionate takes on the upcoming 49ers vs Eagles showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Beseda from Sophie’s Place stopped by to join Dirty for a conversation about the incredible work being done through the foundation and the impact music therapy has on kids and families at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. They talked about what Sophie’s Place is all about, why it was created, and how music continues to play a powerful role in healing, connection, and support for patients and their loved ones. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Hour 2, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young shares his candid thoughts on Eagles fans and what makes the atmosphere in Philly so intense. Then, Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow joins the show. Plus, we open the phone lines for KNBR callers, who weigh in on the highly anticipated San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles matchup, offering passionate takes and predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 kicks off with more passionate KNBR callers sharing their thoughts on the 49ers upcoming matchup. Then, it’s time for the Cooler of Content, featuring the incredible Macklin Celebrini magic that has hockey fans buzzing. Finally, 49ers insider Matt Maiocco joins the show to break down key storylines, roster updates, and what to expect as San Francisco prepares for a huge game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Hour 2, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young shares his candid thoughts on Eagles fans and what makes the atmosphere in Philly so intense. Then, Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow joins the show. Plus, we open the phone lines for KNBR callers, who weigh in on the highly anticipated San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles matchup, offering passionate takes and predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 kicks off with more passionate KNBR callers sharing their thoughts on the 49ers upcoming matchup. Then, it’s time for the Cooler of Content, featuring the incredible Macklin Celebrini magic that has hockey fans buzzing. Finally, 49ers insider Matt Maiocco joins the show to break down key storylines, roster updates, and what to expect as San Francisco prepares for a huge game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1-6 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Carlos Ramirez dissects the Niners/Eagles playoff matchup with John Chapman & also poses the question of, "What is the 49ers biggest advantage vs the Eagles?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1-6 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: Carlos Ramirez breaks down the Niners/Eagles playoff matchup with Brad Graham & also dives into the Robert Saleh coaching prospects & will the Niners be able to get stops vs the Eagles offenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KNBR 49ers Insider Todd Husak joins Papa & Silver and discusses the biggest challenges that Vic Fangio's defense poses in Philadelphia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KNBR 49ers Insider Tracy Sandler joins Papa & Silver to discuss the biggest keys for the 49ers heading into their showdown with the Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KNBR 49ers Insider Tracy Sandler joins Papa & Silver to discuss the biggest keys for the 49ers heading into their showdown with the Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LUKE MULLIN is the Huskers football writer for the Lincoln Journal Star, where he started working while still a student at the University of Nebraska. He's now through four seasons covering the Huskers. In this conversation we talk about reporting on a football team that lost its last three games and five of its last seven. Also, the coach, the off-season, the perception of the program locally and nationally. Recorded January 2, 2026THE SHOW:Features interviews with sports media people from around the country, regionally and in Nebraska.John Shrader is an Emmy-award winning sportsbroadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska.His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio and TV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for SoccerAmerica and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com.
As part of a year-long study into the state of sports journalism and sports media, John Shrader takes a closer look at what he has dubbed the “Sports Attention Industry.” Others have called it the ‘hot take' industry. It is often the business of who yells the loudest; it's about how you get the attention and how you keep it. As you will hear in this report,journalists at both intrigued and concerned. You will hear from journalist and professor J.A. Adande;Jerry Brewer of the Washington Post, Sarah Spain, podcast host and former ESPN radio and TV host; Chris Myers of Fox Sports; author and journalist Keith O'Brien; sports media journalist and podcast host Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated; and author and professor Michael Serazio. John Shrader is an Emmy-award winning sportsbroadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska. His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio andTV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for Soccer America and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com.
Dirty Work Hour 3: The guys break down the major events from Week 16 in the NFL. Dirty Work's annual Anniversary Classic features Mr. KNBR's top five moments from 2025, and the show's favorite calls from the first full year of Dirty Work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dirty Work Hour 3: The guys break down the major events from Week 16 in the NFL. Dirty Work's annual Anniversary Classic features Mr. KNBR's top five moments from 2025, and the show's favorite calls from the first full year of Dirty Work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-23 49ers reporter & KNBR alum, Tracy Sandler joins Papa & Silver to break down the Niners huge road win over the Colts, Brock Purdy's 5 TD passes, the health report following the game, & is C-Mac the NFL MVPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-23 49ers reporter & KNBR alum, Tracy Sandler joins Papa & Silver to break down the Niners huge road win over the Colts, Brock Purdy's 5 TD passes, the health report following the game, & is C-Mac the NFL MVPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEAN CALLAHAN is the owner and publisher of HuskerOnline, part of the On3 Network; a web site dedicated to covering University of Nebraska sports and recruiting. He has covered the Huskers for more than 20 years, also doing work for KFAB Radio, KETV Channel 7 and the Big Red Wrap-Up on Nebraska Public Media. In this conversation we talk about the current state of the Huskers football program leading to the Las Vegas Bowl December 31, including the portal, the coaching, and more. Recorded December 16, 2025 THE SHOW:Features interviewswith sports media people from around the country, regionally and in Nebraska. John Shrader is an Emmy-awardwinning sports broadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio andTV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for Soccer America and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com.
Randy Winn from the SF Giants Community Fund joins Murph & Markus to talk about how the Fund is using baseball and softball to empower youth through programs like Junior Giants and Willie Mays Scholars. He also highlights the Community Fund’s year-end drive, where donations are being matched up to $75,000, helping continue a legacy that’s invested $52 million and impacted over 500,000 kids since 1991. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-16 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Dieter Kurtenbach breaks down 49ers football with Nick Wagoner & says he would put money on the Niners to go all the way....at their current valueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-16 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: Dieter Kurtenbach breaks down the Giants making 2 free agent signings today, & Warriors needing some movement in this whole Kuminga/Kerr saga, & the Niners vs Philip Rivers on Monday Night FootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-15 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Dieter Kurtenbach breaks down the Niners win vs the Titans yesterday, the defense needing a steadying presence at middle line-backer, & the Warriors needing to rise from the mediocre ashesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-15 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Dieter Kurtenbach breaks down the Brandon Aiyuk saga, Ricky Pearsall filling his shoes, Ricky's injury, & the Niners team humming on all cylinders vs the TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of KNBR's Niners Nightly Larry Krueger joins the Gregs to reiterate the importance of Jauan Jennings and how the 49ers defense can tighten up ahead of next week's matchup against the ColtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of KNBR's Niners Nightly Larry Krueger joins the Gregs to reiterate the importance of Jauan Jennings and how the 49ers defense can tighten up ahead of next week's matchup against the ColtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of Dubs OT and KNBR's super reporter John Dickinson joins Papa & Silver to discuss how Pat Spencer can continue to help the Warriors even with Curry returning to the lineup. Plus, his thoughts on Kuminga exit from the Warriors' rotation and what's realistic at the trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of Dubs OT and KNBR's super reporter John Dickinson joins Papa & Silver to discuss how Pat Spencer can continue to help the Warriors even with Curry returning to the lineup. Plus, his thoughts on Kuminga exit from the Warriors' rotation and what's realistic at the trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omar Wandera leads SEO Scholars San Francisco, an intensive eight-year program that provides free academic support, college guidance, and ongoing mentorship to help Bay Area students—most of whom are the first in their families to attend college—get to and successfully graduate from top universities. The program boasts an 85% college graduation rate thanks to its rigorous academics, personalized admissions support, and dedicated college persistence advising. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MICHAEL BRUNTZ has been with the CBS Sports outlet Husker 247 for 15 years. He's now in his 19th season covering the Huskers, primarily football and baseball but the other programs as well. In this conversation we talk about the football program, at a time when the coach Matt Rhule has fired three assistant coaches, and is preparing for an appearance against Utah in the December 31st Las Vegas Bowl. We talk about where the program sits, decisions that are being made. Also, the undefeated men's basketball team, women's basketball team and the top-rated Volleyball team are on the docket. Recorded December 10, 2025 THE SHOW:Features interviewswith sports media people from around the country, regionally and in Nebraska. John Shrader is an Emmy-awardwinning sports broadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska.His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio andTV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for Soccer America and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com.
12-9 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Dieter Kurtenbach dives into the Giants getting the #4 overall pick in the MLB Draft Lottery & also the Jonathan Kuminga saga rearing its ugly head again for the WarriorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-9 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: Dieter Kurtenbach dives into the Giants & being a huge fan of Tony Vitello & he also breaks down the Brandon Aiyuk fiasco & how he will probably never play another down for the 49ersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-8 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Kerry Crowley breaks down Giants legend Jeff Kent being inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame & who are the teams the 49ers should want to face in the NFC playoff bracketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-8 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: Kerry Crowley sits down with Connor Grossman to break down Jeff Kent getting into the Hall of Fame & also to dive into the 49ers striding towards the playoffs with the Titans on tapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Landen Roupp joins Kerry Crowley to discuss how his rehab is going and when he expects to be ready to pitch in the 2026 seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sportsphone KNBR with Kerry Crowley featuring Connor Grossman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Giants Relief Pitcher Spencer Bivens joins Kerry Crowley to break down what he is working on the most this off-season and his role with the Giants heading into 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KNBR Giants Hot Stove show with Kerry Crowley featuring Landen Roupp and Spencer BivensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JERRY BREWER has been a sports columnist for the Washington Post since 2015. Before that, he spent eight years as a columnist with the Seattle Times. The Western Kentucky graduate has worked for newspapers in Louisville, Orlando and Philadelphia. While he is watching the business change, Jerry is bullish on newspapers and on journalism. He writes a column but he can also write features and long-form, deep, contextual journalism. In this conversation he talks about what he does, why, how and for whom. Season 11, Episode 40Recorded August 20, 2025 THE SHOW:Features interviews with sports media people from around the country, regionally and in Nebraska. John Shrader is an Emmy-award winning sports broadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska.His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio and TV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for Soccer America and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com
President of the San Francisco 49ers Al Guido joins Papa & Silver to promote the Ninth Annual KNBR Holiday Sports Auction and explain why he believes the 49ers are the globe's teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Prettyman joins Murph & Markus to break down how the 9th annual KNBR Holiday Sports Auction fuels the 49ers Foundation’s mission to educate and empower Bay Area youth. He highlights how fan support not only drives programs like Football Is Made for Girls—one of the fastest-growing movements in youth sports—but also helps create real opportunities for young women on and off the field. Tune in each week on KNBR as we spotlight incredible individuals and organisations making a difference in the Bay Area with the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President of the San Francisco 49ers Al Guido joins Papa & Silver to promote the Ninth Annual KNBR Holiday Sports Auction and explain why he believes the 49ers are the globe's teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sportsphone KNBR with Carlos Ramirez Hour 1: Carlos breaks down the 49ers 26-8 win over the Browns, and celebrates the start of December with some holiday talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sportsphone KNBR with Carlos Ramirez Hour 2: Carlos is joined by Chris Alvarez of ABC 7 to discuss how the 49ers are looking heading into their Bye weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBC Sports and KNBR 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco joins Dirty Work and discusses the 49ers win over the Browns and the latest injury updates heading into their Bye weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBC Sports and KNBR 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco joins Dirty Work and discusses the 49ers win over the Browns and the latest injury updates heading into their Bye weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: Carlos Ramirez sits down with Ted Nguyen to talk some Niners/Brock Purdy & he also dives into Niners & Giants with Leo Luna & also recaps the best dishes from ThanksgivingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Carlos Ramirez breaks down the Niners 20-9 win vs Carolina in spite of Brock Purdy's 3 INT'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11-25 NFL guru,Ted Nguyen joins Sportsphone KNBR to break down the tape from Brock Purdy's tough 3 INT game vs Carolina last nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11-25 Bay Area sports writer, Leo Luna joins Sportsphone KNBR to break down the Niners playoff outlook & also who are the targets in free agency for the GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.