09 - Dieter Kurtenbach

Giants Radio engineer & producer Darren Chan joins KNBR Off-Air for a behind-the-scenes look at life in the radio booth, KNBR, Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper, Jon Miller, Dave Flemming, and one of the most unique careers in Bay Area sports media.From starting as a 19-year-old KNBR intern to producing Angels broadcasts during the 2002 World Series and eventually joining the Giants radio booth, Darren shares incredible stories about Giants broadcasting, the legendary Kruk & Kuip partnership, traveling with Jon Miller and Dave Flemming, and what it's like witnessing baseball history from behind the microphone.Darren also discusses the future of the Giants broadcast following Mike Krukow's retirement, how the famous KNBR Postgame Wrap comes together, his favorite MLB ballparks, working Lakers games during the Kobe-Shaq era, and a memorable encounter with Stevie Wonder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Brooks joins KNBR Off Air for a trip through nearly 30 years of Bay Area sports history. From arriving in the Bay Area as a 25-year-old radio host with a U-Haul and a dream, to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in Bay Area sports media, Rod shares incredible stories from his time covering the Giants, 49ers, Raiders, Warriors, and some of the biggest names in sports.We talk about why Kruk & Kuip deserve more recognition, what made the Harbaugh-era 49ers so special, the Warriors' rise from laughingstock to dynasty, and some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments featuring Jerry Rice, Tim Brown, Charles Woodson, Steve Young, Rick Barry, Barrett Robbins, and more.Follow Rod Brooks on Twitter: https://x.com/rodbrooksTVCheck out "Quality Hang with Rod Brooks & Friends": https://www.youtube.com/@UCwkEjl8eFtS7TD7Vj2w4ysASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 9 features Dieter Kurtenbach, The Archduke of Takes (San Jose Mercury News columnist, KNBR fill-in host, and co-host of the Dieter & Hutch Podcast) for an unfiltered conversation on Bay Area sports, sports media, and the state of the Giants. Dieter shares his thoughts on Buster Posey’s front office tenure, Tony Vitello, the Giants’ clubhouse chemistry issues, the 49ers’ Super Bowl window, the Sharks’ future, Chicago vs. Bay Area sports culture, and what makes great sports talk radio. Become a Sicko™️ and subscribe to the Dieter & Hutch Podcast & Draft Guide: https://sickos.football/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dieter-and-hutch/id1530087532   Read Dieter's San Jose Merc News sports column: https://www.mercurynews.com/author/dieter-kurtenbach/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR Program Director Mike Hohler joins the show! He brings a trio of fine brews for Austin to try and auditions Loder for an on-air job. We also cover some of Hohler's classic calls doing San Jose Giants play-by-play and he gives us the inside scoop from his decades behind the scenes at The Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Larry Krueger joins the show and takes us through his career, covering the Niners as a successful independent podcaster, what makes good radio, & what's that look like today, remembering the Coors Party Ball and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 6 of Off Air features co-host of "Papa & Silver", Greg Silver talking Warriors drama, sports radio chaos, and breaking down why fan expectations around Podz, Steph Curry, and the two‑timeline plan exploded. Plus, Austin drinks a Coors Light, revisits beer rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work's Derek Papa joins the show to reveal why he stopped being a "homer" after the 2016 NBA Finals. We debate the Warriors' "Two Timelines" failure, the 2022 ring vindication, and why 49ers fans need to stop hating on Kyle Shanahan.The Off Air Podcast is hosted by KNBR Digital's Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One half of Murph & Markus, Markus Boucher joins the boys to talk about watching Giants games from the press box vs. the bleachers, his high‑school matchups on the diamond and the gridiron against Bay Area stars like Joc Pederson and Davante Adams, and how the iconic “What Did Young Tony Learn Today?” segment was born. Plus, Austin finishes his first IPA.The Off Air podcast is hosted by KNBR digital team Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR host, 49ers play-by-play announcer and Bay Area legend Greg Papa opens up about his ongoing battle with leukemia, his time away from the booth, and of course plenty of stories from his incredible football life.The Off Air Podcast is hosted by the KNBR Digital Team — Michael Connell, Austin Scott and Jack LoderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR host Adam Copeland talks breaking into radio, building shows with Murph & Mac, co‑hosting with Tom Tolbert, and crafting Dirty Work with Derek Papa. He reflects on the emotional Tolbert farewell show, his whirlwind stint as Program Director and how perspective reshaped his work and life.The Off Air podcast is hosted by the KNBR Digital Team — Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.