With Authority

Alyssa Nakken made history this year and her uniform is now on display in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Having just been named Baseball America's Trailblazer of the Year, the Giants assistant coach joins Larry, Casey and Chris on the latest edition of the With Authority podcast. The first full-time female MLB coach talks about her historic first season with the Giants and what it’s like to be on Gabe Kapler’s staff.

She also discusses the Giants approach to analytics and her role in paving the way for women and young girls in sports.

Nakken also reveals her friendship with 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers and the conversations they had during quarantine, as well as memorable moments talking with Angels superstar Mike Trout, the Giants outlook for the future, and her love of surfing.

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49ers kicker Robbie Gould joins ABC 7’s Chris Alvarez to talk about his latest charity work and the #RG9KicksForKids campaign. This season, Gould is donating $500 for every field goal he makes to Cal's Angels a pediatric cancer non-profit that grants wishes for kids. Thei goal is to raise $50,000.

More information and ways to donate can be found at https://kicks4kids.eventlify.com/donation

Chris and Robbie also discusses his love for charity golf, which courses he hopes to play in the future, his experience in two Super Bowl games and what it's like to be mic'd up by NFL Films.

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The Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants are rivals on the field during the Battle of the Bay, but they are united behind the scenes in the battle against ALS.

A’s right fielder Stephen Piscotty is leading the charge. His mother Gretchen passed away in 2018 after fighting ALS. Led by his father, Michael, the Piscotty family has championed the cause of finding a cure.

“My mom frankly suffered for quite a while and it was really hard to watch,” Piscotty said on The With Authority Podcast. “One thing she kind of said is ‘do what you can, so that no one else has to suffer like this.’”

https://alscure.net/alsbay/

This weekend during the Bay Bridge Series, the ALS Cure Project is holding a virtual fundraiser. In addition to a massive collection of A’s and Giants memorabilia up for auction, you can also purchase beer, wine, and whisky and then take part in virtual tastings with Piscotty and a host of other guests via Zoom. The events are scheduled around the Bay Bridge Series games this weekend.

“We’re trying to carry that torch and do all that we can,” Piscotty said. “Unfortunately, we can’t solve it over night. It’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication and that’s the reality of it, but we are up for that challenge.”

The A’s are in first place in the A.L. West and have a chance to clinch a playoff berth this weekend at home against the Giants. Running a charity and playing baseball during a global pandemic is a lot to handle. You can help out Piscotty, and pick up some beer, wine, whisky or merchandise for a good cause by visiting the ALS Cure Project now.

We also talk pandemic baseball and MLB's saliva tests, the postseason bubble, and what it'll take to clinch the AL West in the Bay Bridge Series.

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The most prolific scorer in Major League Soccer history is here! San Jose Earthquakes superstar Chris Wondolowski joins Larry, Casey and Chris for the latest edition of the With Authority podcast. The Danville native talks about his incredible professional soccer career and goes in-depth on his thoughts about returning for the 2021 season. While referencing retirement, Wondo says “the door is closed, but remains unlocked” but we’re pretty sure we pried it open in this conversation.

You will learn about life in Orlando’s MLS bubble, why he’s not his daughter’s favorite soccer player, his favorite wine and what car he compares himself too.

Plus, Wondo talks about his love for The San Jose Ultras and which sporting venues he still wants to catch a game in as a fan.

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The Golden State Warriors have a secret weapon for the NBA Draft Lottery. Meet "Lucky" Larry. The Lacob family adopted this Miniature Pinscher after he was displaced from their Miami-area shelters due to Hurricane Irma.

Using Nicole Lacob's charitable relationships, the Warriors helped fly 163 pets across the country to the Bay Area to find new homes. When Joe met the dog that would later be named Larry O'Brien, they were bonded immediately. From the streets of Miami to the lap of luxury, is their a more lucky dog in the world?

Larry's lucky streak will be put to the test as the Warriors hope for the number one pick in the NBA Draft.

Lacob also discusses his background in epidemiology, and his thoughts on the NBA in the COVID-19 era, why the Warriors are primed for a big bounce-back season, and if they have an idea who they may be targeting in the draft.

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The return of Warriors President of Basketball Operations Bob Myers. The Warriors GM becomes the second 2x guest on the pod.

With a list of things we weren’t allowed to ask (sort of kidding)… We dive into the Monte Vista and UCLA upbringings of Myers. Did you know they called him Forrest Gump in college? To how being an agent led to him becoming one of the most successful GMs in the NBA. We also find out if the Warriors are ready to “bum rush” the NBA when next season starts.

He lets us in a little on his upcoming NBA draft philosophy, tells us about Klay Thompson’s recovery process, and talks about how proud he is to see Warriors players being champions of civil rights.

Larry also tries to get to the bottom of one of the funniest photos of Myers.

If you love the Warriors, you’ll love this episode.

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Missing Baseball? Well, it's almost back... And the “Voice of the Giants” Jon Miller joins the With Authority Podcast to preview the 2020 Major League Baseball season.

The Hall of Fame broadcaster and masterful storyteller tells us what it will be like to broadcast without fans and gives us his world famous impressions.

Plus -- learn how his Instagram has connected him to his followers and the best pages to visit on IG. Also, Jon takes you behind the scenes of his “Adios Pelota” call and how Buster Posey and Hunter Pence became such "good friends."

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What is life like in the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Bubble where the MLS and NBA are set to return to play? San Jose Earthquakes star Tommy Thompson joins Larry, Casey and Chris for our latest “With Authority” podcast to give us an inside look. Tommy and the Quakes were the first MLS team to arrive in Orlando as they prepare for their first games since the shutdown.

Thompson joins us from his hotel room and talks about life in the MLS bubble, how the team is living and training, what the safety protocols are like and how he expects his team to play when they take the field.

Also, Tommy talks about his social media videos, why he loves teaching the game of soccer and shows off his bilingual skills including trying to say, “With Authority” in Spanish.

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Former Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Dan Straily moved to the other side of the planet, and somehow ended up even more famous back home as a result.

Straily, legitimately one of the nicest and most genuine ballplayers in the game, joins Larry, Casey and Chris to talk about the latest stop in his baseball career -- starting pitcher for the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization. The host of the new Journeyman Podcast gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of daily life in South Korea – including trips to Costco! And how difficult it is to be away from his family for the KBO season.

He also describes what it’s like to play under strict COVID-19 guidelines in stadiums with no fans, which may be a glimpse into what MLB will be up against whenever they’re able to return to play.

We also learn about how he’s able to access food with a language barrier and why bagels are so key on road trips. Dan, the KBO strikeouts leader, describes how he’s using his newfound KBO fame to achieve his ultimate goal of returning home to pitch big league games in front of his son.

Check out his new podcast and subscribe here!

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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick chose to sit during the Nation Anthem as a form of peaceful protest to call out Police Brutality.

When Green Beret Nate Boyer, who made it to the NFL as a member of the Seattle Seahawks, was asked to pen an opinion piece about the military perspective of Kaepernick’s decision, he decided to reach out.

After meeting together in San Diego, Boyer expressed that taking a knee during the National Anthem would be a more respectful gesture to the military. Kaepernick obliged and Boyer stood next to him as a historic movement began.

Through a storm of criticism and debate, the kneeling issue is back in the spotlight. And Boyer, a Bay Area native, is once again thrust upon the national stage to explain what the gesture means, why it isn’t intended to disrespect the military, and why we need to find a solution in order to get everyone to feel proud enough to once again stand during the anthem.

The Green Beret sees a lot of change in perspective now, especially after the death of George Floyd. He also brings us up to speed on his organization Merging Vets and Players.

We hope you LISTEN and enjoy our conversation.

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