Giants Underperforming Big Contacts & Michelle Smith on her Latest Book, Life's Work

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Zack Minasian's comments about the Giants' highest paid players struggling and what their slow starts mean for a 14-23 club. They're also joined by Michelle Smith, author of "Life's Work," a book about Tara VanDerveer's remarkable coaching career. Michelle shares her …

49ers Rumors & News: Kittle Return, Jennings Exit & Schedule Release Preview

Hour: 1 In this episode of Papa and Silver, Larry Krueger fills in for Greg Papa, discussing the latest NFL news with Matt Mayoko. They dive into the Niners' roster, including the departure of Jauan Jennings and the potential return of George Kittle. They also discuss the upcoming schedule release,…

Gatorade Baths and Krueg's Observations from Rookie Minicamp

Hour 3: Silver shares his thoughts on Gatorade baths and JJ Redick's claim that LeBron James has the worst whistle of any star in the NBA. Krueg rejoins the show to report observations from 49ers rookie minicamp, where he's impressed by the team's young talent, particularly Romello Height. The conv…

Stanford’s Dynasty: Michelle Smith on Tara VanDerveer’s Influence & Women’s Hoops Future

 In this episode, Larry Krueger and Greg Silver welcome Michelle Smith, author of "Life's Work," a book about Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history. They discuss Tara's remarkable career, from building a model of sustained excellence at Stanford to paving the way for wome…

Giants Struggles Breakdown: Andy Baggarly on Power Issues, Logan Webb & Team Outlook

In this episode, Silver is joined by Andy Baggarly, who shares his thoughts on the team's decision to bring up Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez. The guys dive into the Giants' lack of power and patience at the plate, and how it's affecting their overall performance. They also discuss Logan Webb's recen…

Giants GM Zack Minasian Welcomes the Criticism, and the 14-23 Giants Will Have Their Share

Hour 2: Silver & Krueg dive into the Giants' offensive woes and statistical categories that put them at or near the bottom of Major League Baseball. Brian Sabean's "why" sound bite becomes the theme of the hour as the guys sort through the confusing construction and decisions that formed this year'…

49ers Offseason Update: Matt Maiocco on George Kittle, Schedule Release & Rookies

In this episode, Matt Maiocco joins the show to discuss the latest NFL news and updates. They dive into the 49ers' offseason moves, including the potential return of George Kittle and the team's interest in a veteran tight end. Matt shares his thoughts on the 49ers' schedule release, which is set f…

Devers Breaks Home Run Drought, But Giants Lose the Series and Hit a New Low of 14-23

Hour 1: After the Giants fell to the Padres 5-1 in yesterday's series finale, Silver & JD wonder where the Giants go from here. At 14-23, the Giants have reached a new low point in the standings, and despite the reshuffling, roster changes, and staff overhaul, the results continue to trend in the w…

Why the Giants Look Broken: Offensive Woes, Trade Rumors & Team Direction

Hour 4: In this episode of Papa and Silver, JD fills in for Greg Papa, discussing the Giants' struggles with a lack of offense and a brand of baseball that's been "unwatchable." They revisit some of the team's most brutal moments, including a recent shutout and a pair of walk-offs for the Phillies.…

Should Warriors Bring Back Steve Kerr? One-Year Deal Debate & Roster Breakdown

Hour 3: Papa and Silver with JD filling in, continues the discussion on Steve Kerr's potential return as the Warriors' head coach. They dive into the possibility of a one-year deal for Kerr, which could benefit both parties. The conversation also touches on the Warriors' lottery chances and how it …