KNBR legend Brian Murphy joins Off Air to talk KNBR history, iconic PDs, Murph & Mac origins, the 2010–14 Giants dynasty, and how sports radio adapts in the modern era. Packed with stories about Paulie Mac, Radnich, Ralph, Bochy, Bumgarner, and Murph’s days as a writer, this is a must‑listen for Bay Area sports fans.

The Off Air podcast is hosted by the KNBR Digital Team — Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder. 

KNBR legend Brian Murphy joins Off Air to talk KNBR history, iconic PDs, Murph &amp; Mac origins, the 2010&ndash;14 Giants dynasty, and how sports radio adapts in the modern era. Packed with stories about Paulie Mac, Radnich, Ralph, Bochy, Bumgarner, and Murph&rsquo;s days as a writer, this is a must‑listen for Bay Area sports fans. The Off Air podcast is hosted by the KNBR Digital Team &mdash; Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder.&nbsp;

Go behind the mic with KNBR’s digital team—Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder—as they reveal insider perspectives from the Bay Area sports media world. Each episode delivers candid conversations with the personalities, producers, and storytellers shaping the region’s sports culture, offering fans a rare look at how Bay Area sports stories truly get made.

Go behind the mic with KNBR&rsquo;s digital team&mdash;Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder&mdash;as they reveal insider perspectives from the Bay Area sports media world. Each episode delivers candid conversations with the personalities, producers, and storytellers shaping the region&rsquo;s sports culture, offering fans a rare look at how Bay Area sports stories truly get made.

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01 - Brian Murphy

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Rod Brooks joins KNBR Off Air for a trip through nearly 30 years of Bay Area sports history. From arriving in the Bay Area as a 25-year-old radio host with a U-Haul and a dream, to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in Bay Area sports media, Rod shares incredible stories from his time covering the Giants, 49ers, Raiders, Warriors, and some of the biggest names in sports.

We talk about why Kruk & Kuip deserve more recognition, what made the Harbaugh-era 49ers so special, the Warriors' rise from laughingstock to dynasty, and some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments featuring Jerry Rice, Tim Brown, Charles Woodson, Steve Young, Rick Barry, Barrett Robbins, and more.

Follow Rod Brooks on Twitter: https://x.com/rodbrooksTV
Check out "Quality Hang with Rod Brooks & Friends": https://www.youtube.com/@UCwkEjl8eFtS7TD7Vj2w4ysA

Rod Brooks joins KNBR Off Air for a trip through nearly 30 years of Bay Area sports history. From arriving in the Bay Area as a 25-year-old radio host with a U-Haul and a dream, to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in Bay Area sports media, Rod shares incredible stories from his time covering the Giants, 49ers, Raiders, Warriors, and some of the biggest names in sports. We talk about why Kruk &amp; Kuip deserve more recognition, what made the Harbaugh-era 49ers so special, the Warriors' rise from laughingstock to dynasty, and some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments featuring Jerry Rice, Tim Brown, Charles Woodson, Steve Young, Rick Barry, Barrett Robbins, and more. Follow Rod Brooks on Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/rodbrooksTV">https://x.com/rodbrooksTV</a> Check out "Quality Hang with Rod Brooks &amp; Friends":&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UCwkEjl8eFtS7TD7Vj2w4ysA">https://www.youtube.com/@UCwkEjl8eFtS7TD7Vj2w4ysA</a>

10 - Rod Brooks

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Episode 9 features Dieter Kurtenbach, The Archduke of Takes (San Jose Mercury News columnist, KNBR fill-in host, and co-host of the Dieter & Hutch Podcast) for an unfiltered conversation on Bay Area sports, sports media, and the state of the Giants. Dieter shares his thoughts on Buster Posey’s front office tenure, Tony Vitello, the Giants’ clubhouse chemistry issues, the 49ers’ Super Bowl window, the Sharks’ future, Chicago vs. Bay Area sports culture, and what makes great sports talk radio.

Become a Sicko™️ and subscribe to the Dieter & Hutch Podcast & Draft Guide: https://sickos.football/

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Read Dieter's San Jose Merc News sports column: https://www.mercurynews.com/author/dieter-kurtenbach/

Episode 9 features Dieter Kurtenbach, The Archduke of Takes (San Jose Mercury News columnist, KNBR fill-in host, and co-host of the Dieter &amp; Hutch Podcast) for an unfiltered conversation on Bay Area sports, sports media, and the state of the Giants. Dieter shares his thoughts on Buster Posey&rsquo;s front office tenure, Tony Vitello, the Giants&rsquo; clubhouse chemistry issues, the 49ers&rsquo; Super Bowl window, the Sharks&rsquo; future, Chicago vs. Bay Area sports culture, and what makes great sports talk radio.
Become a Sicko&trade;️ and subscribe to the Dieter &amp; Hutch Podcast &amp; Draft Guide:&nbsp;<a href="https://sickos.football/">https://sickos.football/</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dieter-and-hutch/id1530087532">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dieter-and-hutch/id1530087532</a>
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Read Dieter's San Jose Merc News sports column: <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/author/dieter-kurtenbach/">https://www.mercurynews.com/author/dieter-kurtenbach/</a>

09 - Dieter Kurtenbach

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KNBR Program Director Mike Hohler joins the show! He brings a trio of fine brews for Austin to try and auditions Loder for an on-air job. We also cover some of Hohler's classic calls doing San Jose Giants play-by-play and he gives us the inside scoop from his decades behind the scenes at The Leader.

KNBR Program Director Mike Hohler joins the show! He brings a trio of fine brews for Austin to try and auditions Loder for an on-air job. We also cover some of Hohler's classic calls doing San Jose Giants play-by-play and he gives us the inside scoop from his decades behind the scenes at The Leader.

08 - Mike Hohler

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01 - Brian Murphy

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