Go behind the mic with KNBR’s digital team—Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder—as they reveal insider perspectives from the Bay Area sports media world. Each episode delivers candid conversations with the personalities, producers, and storytellers shaping the region’s sports culture, offering fans a rare look at how Bay Area sports stories truly get made.
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.
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2 Jul 2026
09 - Dieter Kurtenbach
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.
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2 Jul 2026
08 - Mike Hohler
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.
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8 May 2026
07 - Larry Krueger
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.
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9 Apr 2026
06 - Greg Silver
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23 Mar 2026
05 - Derek Papa
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.
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6 Mar 2026
04 - Markus Boucher
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.
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27 Feb 2026
03 - Greg Papa
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 Loder
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23 Feb 2026
02 - Adam Copeland
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.
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23 Feb 2026
01 - Brian Murphy
KNBR legend Brian Murphy joins Off Air to talk KNBR history, iconic PDs, Murph & Mac origins, the 2010–14 Giants dynasty, and how sports radio adapts in the modern era. Packed with stories about Paulie Mac, Radnich, Ralph, Bochy, Bumgarner, and Murph’s days as a writer, this is a must‑listen for Bay Area sports fans.
The Off Air podcast is hosted by the KNBR Digital Team — Michael Connell, Austin Scott, and Jack Loder.
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