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Papa & Silver Podcast

Papa & Silver Podcast

Written by: KNBR | Cumulus Media San Francisco
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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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Episodes
  • Giants Momentum Test: Susan Slusser on the rise of Landen Roupp, Casey Schmitt & Jung Hoo Lee, and the Team’s Upcoming Road Trip as a momentum test

    Giants Momentum Test: Susan Slusser on the rise of Landen Roupp, Casey Schmitt & Jung Hoo Lee, and the Team’s Upcoming Road Trip as a momentum test
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode, JD and Greg Silver joined by Susan Slusser, to discuss the Giants' recent surge. They dive into the team's ability to stay afloat despite a tough start, with a focus on key players like Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmidt. They also touch on the impact of manager Tony Vitello's leadership. With the Giants sitting at 13-15, we explore what it'll take for them to become a playoff contender.

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    22 mins
  • You Can't Start a Fire Without a Spark -- Whose Spark is the Strongest?

    You Can't Start a Fire Without a Spark -- Whose Spark is the Strongest?
    Apr 28 2026

    Hour 4: Silver & JD finish out the show by looking deeper into Steve Kerr's decision ahead and his latest interview in The New Yorker. The show finishes off featuring Bruce Springsteen in today's Silver Linings Playlist, as they weigh the strength of each spark across the Bay Area.

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    26 mins
  • Would Brandon Aiyuk Pull a George Costanza? How Long Will This Situation Drag On?

    Would Brandon Aiyuk Pull a George Costanza? How Long Will This Situation Drag On?
    Apr 28 2026

    Hour 3: Silver & JD revisit the latest reports on Brandon Aiyuk, with the 49ers having no plans to release him from the roster any time soon. JD maps out the two major ways this can play out, with one of them giving shades of Seinfeld. They also talk to Marcus Thompson, who believes that Steve Kerr will ultimately return the coach the Warriors for a 13th season.

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    50 mins
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