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Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV & radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV & radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.
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Giants Infield Coach Ron Washington discusses how he meshes his old school defensive philosophy with new school analytics, and how he could help Luis Arraez with his range at 2nd base.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4: Papa and Silver discuss the hiring of Ron Washington as Giants infield coach. Plus Ron himself joins the show to discuss how he will help the Giants improve defensively and his thoughts on the team so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: Papa and Silver discuss Buster Posey's comments on the KNBR Morning Show regarding free agency and pitching depth. John Shea joins the show to discuss what to watch for in Spring Training for the Giants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SF Standard Giants Reporter John Shea joins Papa & Silver to discuss Tony Vitello's first day of Spring Training as the Giants Manager, and gives his thoughts on Bryce Eldridge's chances of making the Opening Day roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBC Sports Warriors Reporter Dalton Johnson joins Papa and Silver to give his thoughts on how the Warriors handled the final days of Jonathan Kuminga on the team, and shares his thoughts on the Warriors heading into the All-Star Break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 - Papa and Silver dive back into Anthony Slater's ESPN report on Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga's intense meeting back in December. NBC Sports Warriors Insider Dalton Johnson joins the show to discuss the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, and when to expect him and Steph back on the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1: Papa and Silver discuss the Warrior's loss to the Spurs heading into NBA All-Star Weekend. They also break down Anthony Slater's piece on the Warriors front office misalignment regarding Jonathan Kuminga. Then a final Danny's Double Dip before Walter returns to the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean Elliott joins Papa & Silver to reflect on Gregg Popovich and the origins of load management in the NBA. He tells Papa & Silver why simply shortening the regular season from 82 games will not solve the injury issues that we see today, and how players need to come into the season physically ready to play for eight months. Plus, his thoughts on the stardom of Victor Wembanyama, who scored 40 points in the Spurs' win over the Lakers last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4: With the Utah Jazz actively benching their starters in the fourth quarter of games, the NBA has a serious tanking issue on its hands. Papa & Silver break down how we got here and why the league must find ways to intervene to protect the integrity of their product. Sean Elliott joins the show to address how shortening the schedule doesn't necessarily fix the NBA's other problem, load management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sac Town Sports Host Allen Stiles shares his thoughts on what he saw from Bryce Eldridge with the River Cats last last season and expresses his confidence level with the Giants starting rotation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 - Papa and Silver discuss the Luis Arraez signing and how a good batting average gets overshadowed in the analytics era. Sac Town Sports Host Allen Stiles joins the show to discuss Bryce Eldridge's development and if he will be the teas Opening Day DH. The guys also touch on load management vs tanking in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB Writer for The Athletic Levi Weaver breaks down the Giants' off-season signings, and says that the bullpen needs to be addressed as far as defined rolls such as closer. He also discusses how the Giants matchup against the rest of the NL West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 - Papa and Silver discuss if NFL free agents still view the 49ers as contenders and an appealing destination to sign. MLB Writer for The Athletic Levi Weaver joins the show to break down the Giants off-season signings and the biggest needs to address in Spring Training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 - Tony Vitello and Buster Posey spoke to the media yesterday in Scottsdale, as players report to Spring Training. Papa and Silver then dive into the conversation about the 49ers off-season, and whether or not they should trade backup QB Mac Jones for some draft capital, or other pieces that could help the team next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senior NBA writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joins the Papa & Silver to revisit the fallout of the NBA trade deadline, and, most of all, Giannis Antetokounmpo remaining in Milwaukee at least until summer. They also discuss the Warriors' awkward place in the Western Conference standings -- neither tanking nor contending -- and the challenges they face as they cling on to the final stages of a dynastic run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Staff Writer for The Ringer Logan Murdock joins the show for an honest breakdown of the current state of the Golden State Warriors. While the Warriors put together a pair of gritty, fourth quarter comebacks after the trade deadline, Logan is concerned about the health of not only the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis, but also that of Stephen Curry and the runner's knee that's kept him sidelined since January 30. Plus, with Steve Kerr in the final year of his contract, what would the Warriors' succession plan be if he were to walk away after the season? Tune in for the latest NBA insight as the season nears All-Star weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Papa & Silver are joined by former San Francisco Giants pitcher and 4x World Series champion Javier Lopez, who is now serving as an advisor to the Giants' front office. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Scottsdale today, Javy shares his experiences and insights on the importance of physical and mental preparation for the season. They explore the numerous questions surrounding the Giants' bullpen, the challenges of building a strong pitching staff, the new addition of Luis Arraez and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4: Silver Linings Playlist takes it back to 1973 as it relates to what Tony Vitello envisions for the Giants in 2026. Papa & Silver dive into just how much unknown there is surrounding this unprecedented hire for Major League Baseball, and what the Giants will need from the high-spirited coach they lured in from Tennessee over the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: Papa and Silver, dive into the latest NBA news and discuss the Warriors' current situation. They touch on Steph Curry's injury, specifically his runner's knee issue, and how it may impact the team's chances in the second half of the season. They also discuss the addition of Kristaps Porzingis and how he could fit into the Warriors' lineup. Additionally, they explore the possibility of Steve Kerr's future with the team and whether he'll decide to retire or continue coaching. Sam Amick delves into the Warriors' current standing in the playoff picture and their chances of making a deep run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2: Papa & Silver discuss the San Francisco Giants' expectations for 2026. They dive into the team's pitching concerns, particularly the bullpen, and question whether they can outslug their way to success. The guys also weigh in on the Giants' offense, discussing the potential of players like Willie Adames, Rafael Devers, and Bryce Eldridge. They are later joined by Logan Murdock to discuss the Warrior's win over the Grizzlies and Steve Kerr's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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