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Papa & Silver Podcast
Hosted by KNBR | Cumulus Media San Francisco · EN
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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What Does the Future Hold for Steve Kerr, Draymond Green, and Kawhi Leonard?
Apr 1500:48:59Tap to summarizeHour 3: Silver & JD dive into the Warriors' journey to the 10-seed in the Western Conference, and how tanking or shutting down Steph Curry was never considered internally. While tonight's outcome likely won't change a lot in the grand scheme of this season, the guys revisit the possibility of acquiring Clippers star Kawhi Leonard this offseason. Tim Kawakami stops by to talk offseason decisions, the future of Porzingis, and draft lottery scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Oliva, Bader Heading to the 10-Day IL. Gilbert, Brennan Called Up from Triple-A
Apr 1500:33:58Tap to summarizeHour 2: After Silver & JD broke down potential lineup changes with John Shea, the Giants announced that Jared Oliva & Harrison Bader are heading to the 10-day IL, and Drew Gilbert & Will Brennan will be called up from Triple-A. The guys also touch on the Warriors ahead of their play-in matchup in LA tonight, and whether this represents their last best chance to make the playoffs in the Steph Curry era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Giants’ Inconsistency, Devers’ Pressure & 49ers Offseason Moves leading up to draft
Apr 1300:30:21Tap to summarizeHour 4: In this episode of Papa and Silver, JD and Greg discuss the San Francisco Giants' struggles, focusing on the team's underperforming players and the importance of finding consistency. They highlight the need for key contributors like Rafael Devers and Casey Schmidt to step up their game. The conversation also touches on the team's rotation, with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray being key factors in their success. Additionally, JD shares his thoughts on the 49ers' offseason moves, including the potential signing of Trent Williams and the importance of addressing their left tackle situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Danny Emerman joins the show to discuss the upcoming Play-In game for the Warriors
Apr 1300:21:15Tap to summarizeDanny Emerman, beat writer for the Warriors from the San Francisco Standard, joins Greg Silver and JD to discuss the Play-In game on Wednesday when the Warriors will be taking on the LA Clippers. What are the Warriors' chances of making it out of the Play-In Tournament? Do the Warriors really want to win? What does the future hold for the team next season? All these concerns are broken down on The Sports Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Will the Warriors make it out of the Play-In or will the team's season end in undramatic fashion?
Apr 1300:39:40Tap to summarizeHour 3: Silver and JD discuss the Warriors' play-in tournament chances. They dive into the pros and cons of the team making it out of the play-in, with some arguing it's better for the franchise to end the season early. The guys also analyze the Warriors' roster, discussing players like Podziemski, Porzingis, and Melton, and whether they can make a leap next season. They also touch on the importance of Steph Curry's return and how it affects the team's chances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →What is behind the Giants woes to start the season? - And the guys talk to Danny Emerman about the Dubs' play-in game
Apr 1300:46:16Tap to summarizeHour 2: Silver and JD continue to breakdown the Giants' struggles. They also discuss the Warriors' chances in the play-in against the Clippers this Wednesday, with Danny Emerman joining the show to share his insights on the team's chemistry and the importance of Porzingis' play. And ultimately, how passionate are the Warriors for this game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Giants go 1-2 over the weekend and lose another series, this time to the Orioles - When do we start to panic?
Apr 1300:56:40Tap to summarizeHour 1: WHEN DO WE PANIC? The Giants are off to a very rocky start, sitting at 6-10 after a tough weekend in Baltimore losing the series 1-2. Greg Papa and John Dickinson break down the team's struggles, discussing the inconsistent play of ace Logan Webb and the lack of production from key players like Devers and Chapman. They also touch on the importance of needing more offense from the outfielders, where guys like Jung Hoo-Lee and Bader are struggling to make an impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Giants Off to a 5–8 Start: Bright Spots, Bullpen Woes & a Road Trip That Could Change Everything
Apr 1000:57:50Tap to summarizeHour 1: In this episode of The Sports Leader, Silver & JD discuss the Giants' 5-8 start to the season. They dive into the positives, including the production of their best players, like Devers, Chapman, and Aris, and the starting rotation's solid performance. However, they also touch on concerns, such as the outfield's lack of production and the bullpen's struggles. The guys also discuss the upcoming road trip and how it could be a turning point for the team. With a mix of optimism and realism, they break down the Giants' current state and what they need to do to get back on track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Sports Leader: Giants Turmoil, Vitello’s Unorthodox Style & 49ers Draft Insight w/ Matt Maiocco
Apr 1000:41:01Tap to summarizeHour 2: In this episode of the Sports Leader, John Dickinson and Greg Silver discuss the San Francisco Giants' early season struggles and the impact of manager Tony Vitello's unconventional approach. They weigh in on the team's roster construction, bullpen, and Vitello's leadership style, debating whether his unorthodox methods will pay off or lead to disaster. The guys also dive into the NFL draft, chatting with Matt Mayoko about the 49ers' potential picks, including a possible trade with the Arizona Cardinals for quarterback Ty Simpson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Andy Baggarly on the Rollercoaster of April Baseball, Vitello's Bullpen Experiments, and Trusting the Giants Veterans
Apr 1000:17:23Tap to summarizeThe Athletic's Andy Baggarly joined Silver & JD for his weekly Friday conversation, after the Giants did everything from lose four straight contests to throwing 20 consecutive shutout innings in a wild rollercoaster week of April baseball. The guys discuss Tony Vitello finding a balance between giving veteran players opportunities while letting also getting his bench involved. Plus, with the bullpen being in a constant rotation, how important is it for Vitello to ultimately nail down roles for his guys? We discuss it all on The Sports Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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