This week, Joe rides the highs and lows of Bay Area sports with heart, humor, and a whole lot of hometown pride. From the sting of World Cup ticket rejection to the surprise of Steph Curry’s bourbon bar being fully booked, Joe kicks things off with a dose of real fan frustration—but quickly flips the script with playoff pushes, historic throwbacks, and community celebration.

🔥 Highlights include:

• ⚽ Decision Day drama at PayPal Park as the San Jose Earthquakes fight for a playoff spot—with a La Machina action figure giveaway that’s pure collector gold.
• 🧨 A powerful look back at the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and its unforgettable impact on the Giants-A’s World Series.
• 🦈 Sharks season blues and bright spots, including debuts from rising stars Sam Dickinson and Michael Mesa.
• 🏀 Warriors preseason firepower—bench mob magic, a 51-point fourth quarter, and breakout performances from Quentin Post and Pat Spencer.
• 🏈 49ers injury heartbreak with Fred Warner out for the season, but hope on the horizon with key players returning and a winnable matchup against the Falcons.
• 🎷 A heartfelt tribute to Kai Hutchins, the saxophone legend outside Oracle Park who made game days unforgettable.
• 🎓 Big-time donations to Stanford football and Cal women’s basketball, signaling major investment in local college athletics.
• 🏆 San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025—featuring Landon Donovan, Ed Buller, Todd Cleaver, and more hometown heroes.

💥 Plus: WWE SmackDown hits SAP Center, and a reminder to check out the bonus interview with Dr. Sammy of the Golden State Storm—Bay Area’s newest pro women’s football team.

Whether you’re a diehard fan or just love a good underdog story, this episode delivers the full spectrum of Bay Area sports emotion. Tune in, share your quake memories, and get ready for a weekend packed with action.