The Rod Books Show: Recent Episodes
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KNBR Senior "LA Sucks" Correspondent Al Madrigal wishes failure on all Los Angeles teams as Lakers and Clippers make moves and Dodgers continue their winning ways
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San Francisco Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming suggests that roster turnover has helped SF Giants create depth that benefits team veterans that have struggled in first half of season
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San Jose Giants broadcaster Joe Ritzo details who he thinks might be next young arm to crack SF Giants rotation, and discusses development of Joey Bart and Heliot Ramos in their young careers
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Former Giants starter Shawn Estes shares memories of playing in 1997 All-Star Game in Cleveland & discusses change in MLB baseballs, saying he's "happy" he doesn't have to pitch today
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins advocates moving Giants talent while values are high as SF looks towards rebuilding for future
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Will Nike's feud with Kawhi impact him signing with the Lakers? Jason McIntyre of FS1 joins Drew Hoffar to give a new and interesting perspective on Kawhi and GSW
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Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard weighs in on where he believes Kawhi Leonard will ultimately sign & inefficiency of "superteams"
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Sean Deveney discusses shift of balance of power around NBA after a flurry of free agency moves and trades
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Michael Lee, senior writer for The Athletic, joins Rod Brooks to break down NBA free agency, recent trade rumors, Kevin Durant's choice to join the Brooklyn Nets, and the latest on Kawhi Leonard.
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Ethan Strauss, NBA writer from the Athletic, joins Rod Brooks and Marcus Thompson to break down the possibility of Kevin Durant leaving and what the Warriors plan should be entering free agency.
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ESPN NBA columnist Kevin Arnovitz discusses potential for NBA to reduce season length & options to recover lost revenue - including a mid-season tourney or play-in style playoff round
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Former Giant Shawn Estes chats difficulty of knowing as a player teammates might be traded as SF weighs moving assets, including Will Smith and Madison Bumgarner
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San Jose Mercury News columnist Jon Wilner discusses potential for "ban" for California colleges if state passes law to allow player compensation
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NASCAR driver & show favorite Clint Bowyer chats staying fit at 40 (less cheeseburgers more beer) & road course racing ahead of Toyota SaveMart 350
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The Athletic Senior Columnist Andy Baggarly weighs in on Giants' poor starting pitching after losing 3/4 in Los Angeles, and suggests it might be worse than the team's lack of hitting.
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NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin breaks down differences in performing well on traditional vs road coarses ahead of Toyota SaveMart 350
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins thinks this will be most interesting W's off-season in recent memory as Bob Myers and company look to add pieces via draft
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster Jamie Baker discusses Sharks re-signing of Erik Karlsson and potential to bring back Joe Pavelski & Joe Thornton in important off-season
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NASCAR legend Daryl Waltrip reflects on epic career as driver & broadcaster ahead of final broadcast at Toyota SaveMart 350
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Former Giant Shawn Estes speaks to experience winning 1st MLB game in Dodger Stadium after Tyler Beede's victory over LA, and talks about mentality of players that know they could be moved at deadline
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The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson discusses huge off-season for Warriors roster that could look very different come fall
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Golfweek.com's David Dusek once again joined Rod and Bob to recap Thursday's US Open first round at Pebble Beach and update us on what's happening in today's second round. He also talks about a possible future rotation of courses for the US Open.
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Former Warrior & NBA GM Otis Smith recalls fond times at Oracle Arena & chats W's chances at forcing Game 7
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Golfweek.com Senior Writer David Dusek checks in from US Open as scores go low (-5) during first round at Pebble Beach
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ABC NBA lead announcer Mike Breen speaks to Warriors heart forcing Game 6 after Kevin Durant was lost to injury, and gives his lasting memories of Oracle Arena as Golden State closes out the building tonight
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Shawn Estes of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Rod Brooks and Bob Fitzgerald to talk about the Giants young arms.
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David Dusek of Golfweek joins Rod Brooks and Bob Fitzgerald to give his predictions and a possible dark horse contender for the 2019 US open at Pebble Beach.
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The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson says Toronto's depth is better constructed than W's but return of Kevin Durant should help in critical Game 5 tonight as Golden State is on the brink of losing NBA finals
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The Athletic's David Lombardi joined Rod and Bob while watching Kentavius Street work out in a swimming pool. Among the topics discussed were his thoughts on the potential of the 49ers offensive firepower in the 2019 season.
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Pro Bowl tackle and long time 49er Joe Staley speaks to excitement signing new extension & potential to spend entire career with San Francisco
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Bleacher Report Senior NBA writer Howard Beck debates impact of injuries ahead of GS-TOR Game 3 as both teams look to take 2-1 lead
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NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst Shawn Estes talks about MLB journey ahead for young talent drafted by Giants in 2019 draft including his route to majors after being selected in first round
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The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson suggests it would take "avalanche" of factors for Raptors to overcome W's in series - including health - as finals shift to Oakland, and says that Kevin Durant's visibility could hint at soon return
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San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo discusses excitement to return after injury as he looks for big 49ers 2019 season, chats about his rehab with Jerrick McKinnon, and details heading to Kentucky Derby with Tom Brady
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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Jarron Collins speaks to professionalism of GS bench unit that has stayed prepared & executed when getting minutes, and speaks to the evolution of the "big man" position in NBA in last 20 years
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New York Times NBA columnist Marc Stein sees the Toronto Raptors being toughest finals foe in years...but still sees Warriors prevailing in 5 games
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NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst and former pitcher Shawn Estes takes fans inside mindset of a SF team scuffling after rough series vs Diamondbacks and difficultyteam faces after falling more than 10 games under .500
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ABC NBA broadcaster Mike Breen weighs possible scenarios Toronto or Milwaukee vs Golden State in NBA finals as the Warriors await Eastern Conference to wrap up
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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown chats sheer enormity & exclusiveness of going to NBA finals in 5 consecutive seasons
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KNBR 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area details early injuries afflicting 49ers in OTAs & previews return of Jimmy Garoppolo
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San Francisco 49ers Tackle Mike McGlinchey discusses mindset going into sophomore season with 49ers as OTAs roll through Week 1
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Washington Post NBA columnist Ben Golliver weighs in on Toronto's comeback in Eastern Conference Finals as series is knotted 2-2 but says adversity could help both teams as there is time to "bounce back"
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The Athletic Senior NBA Columnist Marcus Thompson expects a check in the mail after Klay Thompson is named to All-NBA 2nd Defensive Team
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NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst Shawn Estes sees Brandon Crawford breaking out of early season slump as he has flashed with bat and glove of late
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Colton Hera, the hottest driver in INDYCAR Racing, chats about fast start to career - earning a victory in his 3rd race ever at only 18 years old - ahead of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 where he will start 5th, the highest rookie starter in this years race.
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Golfweek.com Senior writer David Dusek speaks to Brooks Koepka's continued dominance & a faltering Tiger Woods in 2019 PGA Championship
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster Jamie Baker does not expect to see many power plays or whistles following controversial ending in SJ-STL Game 3, suggesting officiating has missed egregious calls both ways all series
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins discusses Golden State's showing without Stephen Curry as the Warriors look to take 2-0 lead in Conference Finals
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Golfweek.com Senior Writer David Dusek recaps Brooks Koepka's strong 1st round at PGA Championship to set pace for Round 1
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Marcus Thompson, our NBA Insider from The Athletic, breaks down the Western Conference Final matchup between the Warriors and the Blazers.
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Former Giants pitcher and current analyst for Comcast Sports Net Bay Area, Shawn Estes joined Rod and Bob and talked about the Giants most recent roster moves and their first time using an opener on the mound in tonight's game vs. Toronto.
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Grant Brisbee, who covers the Giants for The Athletic, joined Rod & Bob to talk how the Giants are now an offensive juggernaut. The guys also talked about the journeys of Mac Williamson and Tyler Beede and where they fit on this team.
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The Stanley Cup made a visit to the Fitz & Brooks Show in the KNBR studio. The keeper of the Cup, Phil Pritchard, joined the guys to share some stories and talk about the history of the greatest trophy in sports.
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San Jose Sharks Game 7 hero turned broadcaster Jamie Baker prepares fans for another Game 7 and speculates whether captain Joe Pavelski might play after brutal injury
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FRIEND OF THE SHOW: SEASON 2 EP 3: ARSENIO HALL
Legendary host/actor/comedian Arsenio Hall chats with Rod about his love for the Cleveland Cavaliers, his friendship with Magic Johnson, his memories of 80's black Hollywood, and breaking news on Coming to America 2
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The Sporting News NBA columnist Sean Deveney points to GS slumping defensive efficiency as most obvious flaw in current 2019 playoff run, and weighs in on Milwaukee's impressive series against the Celtics
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NBC Sports Analyst/ SFGiants broadcaster Shawn Estes breaks down bizarre Giants weekend in Cincinnati as SF heads to Colorado for a midweek set
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After a tough Game 3 OT loss, The Athletic Senior Coloumnist Marcus Thompson & Fitz set a "no dunking" policy for Steph Curry as W's look to take 3-1 lead in Houston
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster Randy Hahn praises play of Nathan MacKinnnon as Avalanche level SJ series 2-2
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TNT broadcaster and show favorite Kevin Harlan speaks to Warriors defensive focus against Houston as key to 2-0 series lead
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5-2 New York Times NBA columnist Marc Stein says strong play of W's starting 5 coupled with time off will give plenty for Houston to think about heading into game 3
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San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer, Connor Letourneau, joined Fitz & Brooks to recap Tuesday night's Warriors win in Game 2 against the Rockets and says that maybe getting stretched to six games by the Clippers could be a good thing for Golden State in the long-run.
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Bleacher Report Senior NBA columnist and "Full 48" podcast host Howard Beck speaks to roll of officiating as both GS-HOU struggle with whistles in 2nd round
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NBC Sports Bay Area Giants analyst Shawn Estes talks evolution of starting pitching as pitching only 2 times through lineup becomes new normal and speaks to mindset of starters used to going longer in starts
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The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson weighs in on HOU-GS Game 1 & role officiating will play going forward
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San Jose Sharks broadcast Jamie Baker recaps one of greatest SJ Sharks games in history completing all-time comeback after trailing series 3-1 and losing 3-0 in 3rd period
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ESPN 49ers beat reporter Nick Wagoner previews NFL draft from Santa Clara as 49ers are set to pick at #2
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San Jose Sharks postseason hero Jamie Baker takes us inside crucial Game 7 SJ vs VKG winner take all - GO SHARKS
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The Athletic Senior Columnist Marcus Thompson avoids the ocean but praises Klay Thompson's strong Game 4 effort as GS looks to close out Clips Wednesday
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Washington Post Lead NBA Writer Ben Golliver dives into Kevin Durant's incredible Game 3 in blowout W's win over Clippers & suggests OKC could be in huge trouble in their playoff run
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KNBR Giants Insider from The Athletic Andrew Baggarly delivers Fitz the conversation he craves: Giants open to moving fences at Oracle Park
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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins suggests Giants strong play of late will be key to improving dwindling attendance at Oracle Park
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster and playoff hero Jamie Baker emphasizes SJ must have "do-or die" mentality after falling behnig VGK 3 games to 1 after embarrassing 5-0 loss in Game 4
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The Sporting News NBA columnist Sean Deveney chats loss of Demarcus Cousins for Warriors & describes the ascension of Damian Lillard over Russ Westbrook as NBA playoffs roll on
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NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Shawn Estes debates merits of moving fences at Oracle Park from pitching perspective
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The Athletic Senior columnist Marcus Thompson weighs in on Kevin Durant ejection and Doc Rivers' questionable decision to assign Patrick Beverley to guard Durant instead of Steph Curry
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Golfweek.com Senior Writer David Dusek debates "Tiger vs Jack" after Woods' big win at the Masters, his first Majors victory since 2008
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Golfweek.com Senior writer David Dusek checks in from the Masters with Round 2 coverage with a crowded leaderboard
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Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry likes Warriors' mentality heading into playoffs as team "locked in" at end of regular season and talks about his time at Oracle Arena while flourishing in NBA
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Golden State Warriors center Demarcus Cousins opens up about 1st trip to playoffs & integrating to W'stempo & style throughout season after recovering from injury that sidelined him early in year
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Golfweek.com Senior Writer David Dusek breaks down Masters conditions & chats Tiger Woods' hot start in 1st round
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Rod's Riffs:
Giants offense scuffles- will roster continue to shuffle?
Warriors prep for 1st round- who incites fear out of West?
April best sports month of the year - Masters/MLB/NHL + NBA playoffs?
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NBC Sports Bay Area analyst and former pitcher Shawn Estes chats challenge for pitchers to focus despite lack of offense or support during starts
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster Jamie Baker previews Sharks-Golden Knights 1st round grudge match of upcoming NHL playoffs
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ESPN's Bomani Jones suggests GS Warriors aren't receiving credit due while amidst historic run given difficulty of keeping teams together throughout run
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CBS Sports/Westwood One renaissance broadcaster Ian Eagle breaks down surprising Final Four & gives his thoughts on closing of Oracle Arena
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KNBR NBA Insider Marcus Thompson of The Athletic details Steph Curry's new use of contacts as reason for recent shooting success
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NBC Sports Bay Area baseball analyst and former Giant Shawn Estes discusses changing pitching strategies given trend of pulling starters earlier in games
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NBC Sports analyst and former Giants 3B coach Tim Flannery is not afraid to ask a higher power for outfield help; he also speaks to ability of upcoming young talent as SF looks to get younger and build for future
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Golden State Warriors defensive stalwart Draymond Green speaks to Andrew Bogut reunion & his relationships with W's coaching staff including how Steve Kerr and himself push each other
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The Athletic columinst and self professed pundit Grant Brisbee wishes Happy Opening Day to Giants fans & suggests SF might exceed wins expectation total
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KNBR Giants Insider Andy Baggarly of "The Athletic" is interested to see Farhan Zaidi's approach to mid-season trades if Giants hang around in division given team's success in World Series runs after acquiring talent at deadline
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Bleacher Report/Turner Sports National Baseball Columnist Scott Miller discusses MLB's marketing of superstars in comparison to successful NBA model
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Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins Bob Fitzgerald & Rod Brooks to recap all of the action from a wild Warriors Weekend that saw the Warriors suffer their worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, losing to the Dallas Mavericks 126-91 before bouncing back to secure their 6th straight 50 win season by beating the Detroit Pistons 121-114!
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NBA national columnist from The Sporting News, Sean Deveney joins Bob Fitzgerald & Rod Brooks to preview the NBA Playoffs & discuss which team could give the Warriors the biggest trouble on their way to their 4th championship in 5 years!
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National NBA Writer for the Washington Post Ben Golliver joins Bob Fitzgerald & Rod Brooks to discuss Kevin Durant, the Warriors and all of the latest NBA News!
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Marc Stein of The New York Times suggests the biggest threat to a Golden State "three-peat" will be from the Eastern Conference, but still does not see anyone taking title from the Warriors
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Friend of the Show Season 2 Episode #2: Comedian Aries Spears goes toe-to-toe with Rod Brooks on the greatest NBA teams of All-Time, and details why he isn't a fan of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Rod chats "80's Party Rap" and shares his love for MC Lyte and Doug E. Fresh + Slick Rick in "the Rhythm Section."
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Golden State Warriors F/C Kevon Looney sits down with Fitz to discuss the "big man" role in Warriors offense & how he has improved defense in his career
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster Jamie Baker shares his struggles with mental health and offers hope for those working towards recovery
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