KNBR Off Air

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.

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.

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.

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 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.