KNBR Podcast

Hour 2: Silver & JD debate whether or not they would rather see the 49ers prioritize top-end draft talent to the offensive or defensive side of the ball. Silver explains his case for offense, arguing that high volume scoring will be their most sensible path to winning in 2026. JD takes the other side and highlights the need for a more dynamic defensive approach, now that the team is getting Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams back for next season. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle stops by for her weekly interview after the Giants finished out the road trip with a 4-5 record and a spark from the offense.

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Hour 1: Silver & JD open up Tuesday with a deeper look at the 49ers' NFL draft philosophy and ask whether or not their decision with the 27th pick should simply come down to the best player available? Todd Husak joins the show to break down positional needs and weigh how concerned he would be over drafting players with an injury history.

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Longtime Bay Area writer, Steve Kettmann joins the show to discuss working with Dusty Baker on an upcoming book. It’s a laid‑back, thoughtful conversation filled with great baseball stories, perspective on the game, and insight into one of baseball’s most respected figures.

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49ers writer Matt Barrows joins the show to preview San Francisco’s NFL Draft strategy now that Trent Williams is signed to an extension. We dig into roster needs, what the 49ers could do with the No. 27 overall pick, and whether trading down makes the most sense. Draft season is officially here.

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Former Dodger and current broadcaster Jerry Hairston Jr. joins the show to preview this week’s massive Giants–Dodgers series. But that’s just the start — Hairston also stirs things up by saying Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers deserve special treatment. Buckle up, Giants fans.

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San Jose Earthquakes star Timo Werner joins the show to break down the Quakes’ historic start to the season. Werner shares insight on the club’s momentum, his transition to San Jose, and why there’s real buzz building around this team early in the year.

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Giants broadcaster, Duane Kuiper joins the show to recap the team’s recent road trip and preview the upcoming Dodgers series. Kuip also shares thoughtful insight on Tony Vitello learning to strike the right balance between resting veterans and keeping players in rhythm as the long season unfolds.

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HOUR 4 - Draymond Green claims the Steve Kerr era may be over, and we react by debating the uncertain future of the Warriors with major questions looming. Plus, longtime Bay Area writer Steve Kettmann joins the show to discuss collaborating with Dusty Baker on a new book, sharing great stories and baseball insight from one of the game’s most respected figures.

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HOUR 3 - It’s a three‑interview marathon! San Jose Earthquakes star Timo Werner joins the show to discuss the Quakes’ historic start. Former Dodger and broadcaster Jerry Hairston Jr. previews the Giants–Dodgers series. Plus, 49ers writer Matt Barrows breaks down San Francisco’s NFL Draft strategy after the Trent Williams extension.

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HOUR 2 - We preview the upcoming Dodgers series and debate how many games the Giants can realistically win in the rivalry matchup. Duane Kuiper joins the show to share his perspective and set expectations. Plus, we continue breaking down the 49ers’ NFL Draft game plan now that Trent Williams is locked in on a new extension.

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