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The Giants’ nightmare season is finally over, and every member of the organization is eager to look forward. But Buster Posey and Zack Minasian can’t make any transactions to improve the roster until the World Series ends, so it’s worth evaluating what went wrong, why this year’s team underperformed expectations, and whether the Giants can make meaningful changes. On the “Section 415” podcast, John Shea joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss whether the 2026 season is the worst in team history, how it compares to other awful seasons, and why the Giants should spend next year devoted to developing young talent. John and Kerry also discuss Willy Adames’ future at shortstop, Casey Schmitt’s 2027 role, and whether Posey can shed salary by trading one of the team’s highest-paid players.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: A 97-loss season ends
00:36 Where 2026 ranks among the worst Giants seasons
02:41 Why this season feels worse than 2017
05:33 Should the Giants punt on 2027?
10:49 Willy Adames' future at shortstop
17:25 Should Devers, Adames or Chapman get traded?
19:50 Outro and credits
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'Win or Die': Inside Natalie Nakase's and the Valkyries' playoff mentality
mardi 29 septembre 2026 • Durée 24:26
The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA playoff game in dominant fashion. Spurred by a 37-point second quarter, the Valks set a franchise record for points in a 104-80 win Sunday over the Dallas Wings at Chase Center. Six players hit multiple 3-pointers, including reserves Tiffany Hayes and Kaitlyn Chen, who were among five Valkyries to finish with at least 10 points. Golden State’s 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series means coach Natalie Nakase’s team can advance to the WNBA semifinals with a road win Wednesday. What does the Valkyries’ Game 1 dominance mean for their playoff outlook? The Standard’s Jane Kenny joins host Kerry Crowley on the “Section 415” podcast to share her takeaways from Sunday’s postseason opener and to preview Game 2.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Valkyries win their first-ever playoff game
0:30 The Chase Center environment
1:23 What sparked the historic 37-11 second quarter
3:20 Tiffany Hayes' bench spark
5:03 Ceci Zandalasini's breakout performance
9:13 Kaitlyn Chen's crucial contributions
11:59 Why was Natalie Nakase critical of the Valks in her postgame presser?
14:20 How will Paige Bueckers and the Wings adjust for Game 2?
16:55 Cheryl Reeve wins Coach of the Year over Nakase. Was it deserved?
21:02 Outro & credits
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Despite criticism, Kalshi isn’t deterred from partnering with the Giants
vendredi 25 septembre 2026 • Durée 16:50
Shortly after the San Francisco Giants announced a partnership with prediction market platform Kalshi in August, the team posted to X a highlight of a play that boosted its win probability. It was met with immediate backlash. Nearly all of the more than 300 replies were negative.
These comments and criticisms haven't discouraged Kalshi.
On the “Section 415” podcast, Kalshi’s head of sports partnerships, Adam Barrick, joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss the criticism from Giants fans, why the platform is eager to continue its partnership with the team, and how Kalshi thinks about the ethical dilemmas players face when their teams agree to partner with prediction markets.
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Brock Purdy dominated against Miami. Has he reached elite QB status?
mardi 22 septembre 2026 • Durée 22:44
After quarterback Brock Purdy exited a press conference following the 49ers’ 35-13 win Sunday over the Dolphins, Fred Warner stepped up to the podium and said, “MVP.” Running back Christian McCaffrey described Purdy as “special” and said he’s tired of answering questions about whether he’s surprised by his teammate’s excellence.On the “Section 415” podcast, David Lombardi joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how Purdy has evolved, how the quarterback impressed teammates during training camp, and what a slew of injuries at wide receiver means for Purdy’s operations moving forward.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:48 From training camp, Purdy looks improved this season
2:10 The three weaknesses Purdy has fixed
5:02 PhD-level football: How has Purdy improved his play?
11:09 Can the 49ers overcome WR injuries?
14:34 Who steps up at wide receiver?
17:30 Kyle Juszczyk, the wild card to the 49ers offense
19:09 Wrap-up and credits
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Inside the 49ers’ changing power structure
mardi 22 septembre 2026 • Durée 26:45
The 49ers might not look different this season, but changes that have taken place at the top of the organization mean the franchise’s power structure is shifting. Jed York’s move to Ohio earlier this year means the owner is no longer at team headquarters on a daily basis. His August arrest triggered an NFL investigation and will likely result in a suspension, which will prevent him from having contact with team personnel. Paraag Marathe, the former president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice president of football operations, left the team in August to focus on the organization’s European soccer clubs, Leeds United and Rangers FC.
On the “Section 415” podcast, Tim Kawakami joins Kerry Crowley to discuss how these changes affect CEO Al Guido, GM John Lynch, and coach Kyle Shanahan, and how they could shape the team’s approach to the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Jed York moves to Ohio, Al Guido steps up as CEO
02:48 Are the 49ers more likely to make a win-now trade?
05:43 What the 49ers lose with Paraag Marathe departing
11:11 Paraag Marathe & Jed York's partnership
17:36 Kawakami on the 49ers' relationship with national media
20:11 Contracts to watch: Bosa, Evans, McCaffrey, and beyond
23:24 Wrap-up and credits
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Natalie Nakase returns a champion. Can she lead the Valkyries to WNBA glory?
mardi 15 septembre 2026 • Durée 19:38
The WNBA playoffs haven’t started yet, but Natalie Nakase is already a champion. The Valkyries coach spent the last two weeks in Berlin as an assistant under Kara Lawson as the U.S. beat France to win the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Nakase returns to a Valkyries team that was split up during the FIBA break, as several players — including Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and Cecilia Zandalasini — had starring roles with national teams, while others — including Veronica Burton, Kaila Charles, and Kiah Stokes — stayed in the Bay Area and practiced.
On the “Section 415” podcast, reporter Jane Kenny joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss the Valkyries’ playoff outlook, how Nakase’s rotation will change during the postseason, and how recent practices differed without the coach.
00:00 Intro
01:20 Gabby Williams' impressive FIBA run and her Valkyries return
05:01 Playoff schedule, rotations, and possible opponents
09:11 Is this Valkyries season more impressive than last year?
11:36 Inside Valkyries practices while Nakase was away in Berlin
14:53 Chase Center playoff anticipation
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How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team
vendredi 11 septembre 2026 • Durée 18:24
When the NFL announced its Global Markets Program in 2022, the Los Angeles Rams were awarded international marketing rights to Australia, where the franchise could build brand awareness and fandom. Four years later, the Rams served as the “home” team for their season opener, but the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was overwhelmingly supportive of the 49ers. After arriving in Australia last week, the 49ers worked to connect with the local community, hosting events featuring franchise legends and team personnel. The Rams, on the other hand, flew in 28 hours before kickoff to avoid jet lag, limiting their time to drum up support among fans still deciding which team to cheer for. On the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s David Lombardi joins host Kerry Crowley after spending a week in Melbourne interacting with Australians, learning about their desire to embrace the NFL, and watching the stadium transform into a pro-49ers crowd.
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Who really owns the Giants?
mardi 8 septembre 2026 • Durée 27:44
The San Francisco Giants were supposed to move to Florida. That was the expectation in 1992, when owner Bob Lurie agreed to sell the team to a group that planned to relocate it to St. Petersburg. National League owners voted 9-4 to reject the sale, and 18 San Francisco-area investors stepped in with a $100 million bid to buy the Giants. The Giants haven’t changed hands since then, but the ownership group looks dramatically different now than it did when the sale was completed in 1993.On the “Section 415” podcast, John Shea joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how ownership has evolved, which individuals hold the most power, and how an influx of money in recent years has changed the franchise.
00:00 Intro
01:31 Meet David Jenkins, the Giants' colorful top shareholder
03:42 The near-move to Tampa & genesis of the Giants' ownership circle
07:42 Why did John Shea pursue a story about ownership?
13:59 The new private equity owners v. "old money" owners
19:46 Larry Baer, Peter Magowan, and building a winner
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The Calgorithm put Cal football back on the map. Now are they ready for primetime?
mardi 8 septembre 2026 • Durée 26:42
It’s been 20 years since Cal last won 10 games, but expectations are soaring again in Berkeley after the Bears hired coach Tosh Lupoi and retained starting quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. With former NFL coach Ron Rivera entering his second season as GM and a highly regarded transfer class set to make an immediate impact, Cal fans are as optimistic as they’ve been since Aaron Rodgers was handing off to Marshawn Lynch during the Jeff Tedford era. On the “Section 415” podcast, Cal football digital reporter Greg Silver joins host Kerry Crowley to preview a Bears season that begins Saturday against UCLA.
0:00 Intro
0:27 Who is Tosh Lupoi, Cal's new head coach?
5:34 Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele's rising stardom
10:33 Cal's transfer portal strategy and playmakers to watch
16:07 Expectations for this season
20:44 The Calgorithm, College GameDay in Berkeley, and the hype surrounding Cal football
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The SF Giants' Kalshi partnership reflects a troubling trend in sports
mardi 1 septembre 2026 • Durée 27:02
The San Francisco Giants were one of five MLB teams last week that announced partnerships with Kalshi, a prediction market platform that calls itself the “world’s next-generation financial exchange.”
On the “Section 415” podcast, independent journalist Joon Lee joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss why teams have embraced partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets, the dangers these partnerships pose to fans, and how players feel about them.
0:00 Intro: The Giants-Kalshi partnership
2:24 The explosion of sports betting
5:05 What's the difference between prediction markets and sports betting?
11:35 Harassment from angry bettors & the toll on athletes
16:13 The long-term concerns of the sports gambling boom
19:29 Is there a path to responsible sports betting regulation?
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