Giants Off to a 5–8 Start: Bright Spots, Bullpen Woes & a Road Trip That Could Change Everything

Hour 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, s…

The Sports Leader: Giants Turmoil, Vitello’s Unorthodox Style & 49ers Draft Insight w/ Matt Maiocco

Hour 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 …

Andy Baggarly on the Rollercoaster of April Baseball, Vitello's Bullpen Experiments, and Trusting the Giants Veterans

The 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 giv…

From Rivals to Teammates? LeBron James, Steph Curry & the Warriors’ Championship Window

Hour 3: In this episode of Papa and Silver, JD and Greg Silver discuss the possibility of Lebron James joining the Golden State Warriors. They dive into the dynamic between Lebron and Steph Curry, and how their relationship has evolved from rivals to friends. The guys also talk about the Warriors' …

Warriors Playoff Odds, NBA Tanking Talk, 49ers Draft Picks & Giants Road Trip Breakdown

Hour 4: In this episode of Papa and Silver Now, hosts Greg Silver and JD dive into the world of the NBA, discussing the Warriors' chances of making the playoffs despite Steph Curry's injury. They also tackle the topic of tanking in the league, with JD sharing a humorous solution to the problem - dy…

Matt Maiocco Latest 49ers Draft Intel: Could They Trade Down? First Round Safety? Wide Receiver Addition?

Matt Maiocco joined Silver & JD to revisit his latest insights on the 49ers' potential draft picks. They discuss the possibility of the 49ers trading with Arizona, who has the 34th overall pick and could be in the mix to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson, and the skillset they'd look for at the safety po…

San Francisco 49ers Draft Strategy: Bosa, Deebo, Draft Misses, and Trade‑Down Debate

In this episode of Papa and Silver, Larry Krueger fills in for Papa, discussing the San Francisco 49ers' draft strategy. They dive into the team's history of drafting, highlighting successful picks like Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel, but also some misses like Drake Jackson and Cam Latu. The guys analy…

Tosh Lupoi Envisions Greatness in His Return to Cal Football

New head coach of Cal football Tosh Lupoi joined Greg Silver & Larry Krueger to shine a light on his vision for the program's future. He discusses the three pillars of his coaching philosophy: relentless effort, ball excellence, and power of unity, and his journey to Hawaii to convince second-year …

Cal Football Future with Tosh Lupoi: Recruiting, Culture, and Golden Bears Spring Game Preview

Hour 3: In this episode of the Sports Leader, Cal football coach Tosh Lupoi joins hosts Kreuger and Greg Silver to discuss the future of the Golden Bears. Tosh shares his vision for the program, built on three pillars: relentless effort, ball excellence, and power of unity. He talks about his appro…

NFL Draft Breakdown with Dane Brugler: 49ers Targets, The Beast Guide, and Top Prospects

Hour 2: In this episode of Papa and Silver, Larry Krueger & Silver joins the conversation as they dive into the world of the NFL Draft. Dane Brugler, the mastermind behind The Beast, shares his comprehensive draft guide, covering everything from prospect rankings to in-depth player profiles. The gu…