Fair & Biased with John Lund

John Shea of the San Francisco Standard shares a remarkable tale of Tim Flannery and Greg Papa, who have been through life-threatening episodes and found solace in music.

The episode also touches on the Giants' offseason plans, with a discussion about the team's pitching and bullpen, emphasizing the need for proven relievers and a stronger farm system. We discuss the team's progress and potential for the future, highlighting the importance of patience and perseverance.

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In National Headlines, John Lund dives into the latest news, including a six-year, $108 million contract for Joe Buck, the voice of Monday Night Football, and the Senate's move to overhaul the college sports system. Also, would you order a pickle pizza? Please don't...

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John details the latest injury updates for the 49ers; we discuss the Giants' offseason priorities, and welcome Marcus Thompson, who's new book about the NBA players who revolutionized the game, including Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, and Dirk Nowitzki, and how they changed the way we think about basketball. 

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The full hour of Tim Ryan's Power Hour, including a breakdown of Fred Warner and the defense, the loss of Stribling and Tonges, and the incredible talent of Brock Purdy

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John Lund starts the Thursday morning off with a preview of the week two matchup between the Miami Dolphins vs the 49ers down in Santa Clara @ Levi's stadium for the home opener. Can the 49ers outsmart the 'fins as the injury bug continues to be a nuisance for the team? Find out more hour 1 of Fair & Biased with John Lund!

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Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle speaks to the decision to shut down Raphael Devers due to a core muscle injury. But what's surprising is that Devers has been playing with this issue for quite some time, and it's not the first time a player has done so. Susan and John discuss the complexities of core muscle injuries, which are often misunderstood and difficult to diagnose.

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Hour 4 kicks off with a discussion with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle on young players getting a taste of the bigs as the Giants' season winds down, plus National Headlines involving the Kawhi Leonard trade and the latest developments in the MLB playoff chase.

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John Lund welcomes in 49ers LB Luke Gifford, who shares his thoughts on the team's performance and his own experiences playing in the NFL. From his time as an undrafted free agent to his current role as a key player on the 49ers, Luke opens up about his journey and what it's like to be part of such a historic organization. The conversation also touches on the team's defensive performance, with a special shoutout to Fred Warner's impressive play.

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John Lund is joined by 49ers linebacker Luke Gifford, who shares his thoughts on the team's defensive performance and his own experience playing in Australia. We also reset our big poll on the topic of superpowers, with the audience weighing in on which Bay Area sports superpower is the greatest.

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Hour 2 leads with fantasy football punishments, including a guy who had to eat 10 Big Macs in 14 hours while dressed as Ronald McDonald, and another who had to watch the Emoji movie 17 times and write a review each time. 

We also dive into some serious NFL news, discussing the latest developments with the Rams and the Seahawks. With Matthew Stafford's performance in question and Sam Darnold potentially out for a month, the Niners might be looking at some opportunities to gain an edge in the NFC West. 

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