Willard & Dibs

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Willard & Dibs

Bay Area natives, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, discuss the top stories in Bay Area sports, weekdays from 2pm-6pm. Willard & Dibs will dive into the fan experience and laugh a lot along the way.

  1. 500

    Marc Spears on Steve Kerr's Return to Warriors + GSW's Draft Strategy

    ESPN's Marc Spears stops by to chat with Willard and Grandi about Wright Thompson's ESPN piece on Steve Kerr and the four-time NBA champion head coach's decision to stay with Golden State. Spears also shares his thoughts on the Warriors' strategy for the NBA Draft.

  2. 499

    Brandin Podziemski on Valkyries' Second Season, Gabby Williams, Steve Kerr's Return

    Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski joins Willard and Grandi as he embarks on his second season as 95.7 the Game's Golden State Valkyries correspondent. He discusses attending his first game of the season, Gabby Williams joining the team and Steve Kerr's return as head coach of the Warriors

  3. 498

    Willy Adames Is the Same Guy Every Day, That's a Good Thing

    Was Willy Adames' happy-go-lucky attitude the reason for his blunder in last night's Giants' loss to the Dodgers? Or should he still be allowed to be himself? Willard and Grandi talk about it all.

  4. 497

    Should Willy Adames Be Benched After Last Night's Baserunning Blunder?

    Should San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames be benched after forgetting the number of outs in last night's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium? Willard and Grandi go back and forth on the topic to start the show.

  5. 496
  6. 495

    Crossover: Giants Take Second Straight In LA, Need Eldridge to Play More

    Willard and Dibs join Steny and Guru during the Crossover to break down the Giants' big win over the Dodgers last night at Dodger Stadium to set up a possible sweep tomorrow. They also continue discussing the Bryce Eldridge situation, and whether he should get everyday at-bats in Triple-A.

  7. 494

    Hour 1: The Race For the Giants to be .500 + Jim Bowden Stops By

    In Hour 1 of Willard and Dibs LIVE from Chase Center, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley open the show by discussing the San Francisco Giants winning their second straight at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Could the Giants finally reach the .500 mark? It seems like a steep mountain, but they could be able to climb it. They're also joined by MLB Network Radio analyst and The Athletic columnist Jim Bowden, who argues that Bryce Eldridge should get everyday at-bats in Triple-A.

  8. 493

    Hour 2: Eldridge Possibilities + Giannis Landing Spots

    In Hour 2 LIVE from Chase Center, Willard and Dibs reveal the Giants' lineup for tonight's game against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. The everlasting conversation with Bryce Eldridge continues, and what options the Giants have with their top prospect. At the end of the hour, the guys play the Giannis survivor game.

  9. 492

    Hour 3: Andrew Bogut Remembers Steve Kerr Fondly

    In Hour 3 LIVE from Chase Center, Willard and Dibs are joined by former Golden State Warriors NBA Champ Andrew Bogut to discuss his memories from the NBA Draft lottery, favorite Steve Kerr moments, whether the Warriors should trade for LeBron James or Giannis. They also revisit their bet on whether the Giants could reach .500. Also, is it OK to EVER cheer for the Los Angeles Dodgers?

  10. 491

    Hour 4: Are Warrior Fans Content?

    In Hour 4 LIVE from Chase Center, the guys discuss the current fan status of several of the Bay Area fan bases, including the Golden State Warriors' fans who might not be content with their team.

  11. 490

    Andrew Bogut on Steve Kerr's Return, LeBron or Giannis to GSW

    NBA Champ Andrew Bogut joins Willard and Dibs to chat about what he's up to now, playing for Steve Kerr, the chances of the Warriors bringing in Giannis or LeBron and more!

  12. 489

    These are the Options the Giants Have with Bryce Eldridge

    The Giants have a few options with Bryce Eldridge -- play him every day at the big league level, or demote him to Triple-A Sacramento and give him everyday at-bats there. Willard and Dibs decide the best path.

  13. 488

    Jim Bowden: 'You Can't Call Up Bryce Eldridge to Sit'

    MLB Network Radio analyst and former MLB general manager Jim Bowden stops by to chat with Willard and Dibs about the San Francisco Giants' decision to call-up -- and sit -- top prospect Bryce Eldridge. They also touch on the slow start from some of their veterans at the plate

  14. 487

    There's Plenty of Time For the Giants To Get To .500

    It's going to be an uphill battle for the San Francisco Giants to leap back to .500, but it might be possible after two straight victories at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Willard and Dibs open the show by breaking down how they can string some games together.

  15. 486

    Full Show -- Tuesday, May 12th

    Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, May 12th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs wonder what the Giants are doing with Bryce Eldridge on the big league club given the logjam on the infield, try to find ways to solve the problem, and more.   In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with Giants starter Trevor McDonald after last night's good start vs. the Dodgers, catch up with Giants beat reporter Justice delos Santos about all the questions facing the Giants, and more.   In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss if the Giants can keep flip flopping Bryce Eldridge and Matt Chapman like this, take calls from Giants fans, and more.   In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs wonder how the Giants expect Bryce Eldridge to develop if this is his reality with the Giants for the moment, discuss how good of a win last night was for the Giants vs. the Dodgers, and more.

  16. 485

    Crossover: What are the Giants doing with Bryce Eldridge?

    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) on a Tuesday edition of the Crossover. The guys react to the Giants' stated plan for Bryce Eldridge, last night's win over the Dodgers, and more.

  17. 484

    Hour 1: What is Bryce Eldridge Doing with the Giants?

    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs wonder what the Giants are doing with Bryce Eldridge on the big league club given the logjam on the infield, try to find ways to solve the problem, and more.

  18. 483

    Hour 2: Trevor McDonald, Justice delos Santos, and the Giants' Lineup

    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with Giants starter Trevor McDonald after last night's good start vs. the Dodgers, catch up with Giants beat reporter Justice delos Santos about all the questions facing the Giants, and more.

  19. 482

    Hour 3: Bryce Eldridge and Matt Chapman are Flip Flopping...

    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss if the Giants can keep flip flopping Bryce Eldridge and Matt Chapman like this, take calls from Giants fans, and more.

  20. 481

    Hour 4: How Can Bryce Eldridge Develop Like This?

    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs wonder how the Giants expect Bryce Eldridge to develop if this is his reality with the Giants for the moment, discuss how good of a win last night was for the Giants vs. the Dodgers, and more.

  21. 480

    Can the Giants continue to flip flop Eldridge and Chapman?

    Willard and Dibs continue to react to tonight's Giants lineup, which features an off day for Matt Chapman to get Bryce Eldridge's bat in the lineup. Can the Giants keep flip flopping the infield and the lineup like this?

  22. 479

    How does Matt Chapman feel as the odd man out?

    Willard and Dibs react to today's Giants lineup, which features Bryce Eldridge in the lineup and Matt Chapman taking another day off. How do you think Chapman feels about this?

  23. 478

    Justice delos Santos: "Can't imagine [Matt Chapman] is thrilled" about taking days off

    Justice delos Santos, who covers the Giants for the San Jose Mercury News, joins Willard and Dibs to discuss the Giants season, the Bryce Eldridge question, and more.

  24. 477

    Trevor McDonald on Tony Vitello: "Nobody wants to win as much as he does"

    Giants starter Trevor McDonald joins Willard and Dibs fresh off a great start last night in Los Angeles vs. the Dodgers to discuss his experience in the big leagues, his journey from Mississippi, and more.

  25. 476

    How can you solve the Giants jammed up infield?

    Willard and Dibs discuss how the Giants can find their way out of their jammed up infield. How do they solve this problem?

  26. 475

    What is Bryce Eldridge doing in the big leagues?

    Willard and Dibs open the show by asking what Bryce Eldridge is doing with the big club if he's mostly going to be used as a pinch hitter. Why is he here?

  27. 474

    Full Show -- Monday, May 11th

    Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, May 11th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Steve Kerr's reported return to the Warriors, wonder what his return means for their offseason plans, discuss how Kerr's return impacts the futures of Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to more Giants madness (and another Bryce Eldridge-less lineup), discuss what the Warriors can accomplish this offseason, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Bryce Eldridge not being in the Giants lineup again tonight, wonder if the organization is simply not sold on him as a player right now, wonder if Jung Hoo Lee could be the odd man out for the Giants, and more.   In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue talking about Jung Hoo Lee, spend a few moments on Steve Kerr and the Warriors, then react to breaking news about Bryce Eldridge and the Giants.

  28. 473

    Crossover: Steve Kerr is Back, Warriors Land the 11th Pick

    Willard and Dibs react to the news that Steve Kerr is returning to the Warriors on a two year deal, discuss the Warriors landing the 11th pick in next month's draft, wonder what they do this offseason, and more.

  29. 472

    Hour 1: What Does Steve Kerr's Return Mean?

    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Steve Kerr's reported return to the Warriors, wonder what his return means for their offseason plans, discuss how Kerr's return impacts the futures of Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, and more.

  30. 471

    Hour 2: No Bryce Eldridge & the Warriors Offseason

    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to more Giants madness (and another Bryce Eldridge-less lineup), discuss what the Warriors can accomplish this offseason, and more.

  31. 470

    Hour 3: No Bryce Eldridge, Jung Hoo Lee, and More

    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Bryce Eldridge not being in the Giants lineup again tonight, wonder if the organization is simply not sold on him as a player right now, wonder if Jung Hoo Lee could be the odd man out for the Giants, and more.

  32. 469

    Hour 4: The Giants are Doing WHAT with Bryce Eldridge?

    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue talking about Jung Hoo Lee, spend a few moments on Steve Kerr and the Warriors, then react to breaking news about Bryce Eldridge and the Giants.

  33. 468

    BREAKING: Giants plan to use Bryce Eldridge as a pinch hitter

    Willard and Dibs react to the breaking news that Tony Vitello and the Giants plan to use Bryce Eldridge as a pinch hitter off the bench more than as a starter at either first base or designated hitter.

  34. 467

    Is Jung Hoo Lee the odd man out for the Giants?

    Willard and Dibs discuss if Jung Hoo Lee could be the odd man out for the Giants given their logjam on the infield. Would Casey Schmitt moving to the outfield solve the problems? And if so, would Jung Hoo Lee be the guy to move?

  35. 466

    Are the Giants sold on Bryce Eldridge?

    Willard and Dibs continue to react to Bryce Eldridge being left out of the lineup again tonight and wonder if the Giants aren't as sold on Eldridge as we previously thought.

  36. 465

    Bryce Eldridge isn't starting AGAIN?!

    Willard and Dibs react to tonight's Giants starting lineup, which does not include Bryce Eldridge for the second-straight game and the third time in four games. What are we doing here?

  37. 464

    Can the Warriors become a competitor this offseason?

    Willard and Dibs discuss what the Warriors can realistically accomplish this offseason. Is there a world where they become a competitor this offseason?

  38. 463

    What does Steve Kerr's return mean for Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler?

    Willard and Dibs continue to react to Steve Kerr's return to the Warriors, discuss what it means for the future of Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, and more.

  39. 462

    What does Steve Kerr returning to the Warriors mean?

    Willard and Dibs open the show by discussing what Steve Kerr returning to the Warriors for two more years means for their immediate plans this offseason. What comes next?

  40. 461

    Full Show -- Friday, May 8th

    Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, May 8th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs ask Warriors fans where the mistrust of Mike Dunleavy comes from, chat with former Warriors player Sleepy Floyd about his miraculous 29-point fourth quarter in the 1987 playoffs, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a Steve Kerr "update"— if you can even call it that. Plus, nuggets on the Valkyries and the 49ers, and criticisms of the Giants' direction. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wonder if this is the end of the line for Patrick Bailey, play a Draymond Green-inspired edition of Higher or Lower, discuss if they're fired up for Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss their excitement level for Sunday's draft lottery, react to Larry Harris saying that Warriors owner Joe Lacob loves the draft, discuss the merits and demerits of an owner being involved in personnel decisions, and more.

  41. 460

    Crossover: Callers, What's Bugging You, and More

    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru on a Friday edition of the Crossover. The guys talk longtime callers, run through 'What's Bugging You' brought to you by ATCO Pest Control, and more.

  42. 459

    Hour 1: Mike Dunleavy Mistrust, Sleepy Floyd, and More

    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs ask Warriors fans where the mistrust of Mike Dunleavy comes from, chat with former Warriors player Sleepy Floyd about his miraculous 29-point fourth quarter in the 1987 playoffs, and more.

  43. 458

    Hour 2: Kerr Update, Valkyries & 49ers Nuggets, Giants Complaints

    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a Steve Kerr "update," if you can even call it that. Plus, nuggets on the Valkyries and the 49ers, and criticisms of the Giants' direction.

  44. 457

    Hour 3: Patrick Bailey, Higher or Lower, and the Lottery

    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wonder if this is the end of the line for Patrick Bailey, play a Draymond Green-inspired edition of Higher or Lower, discuss if they're fired up for Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery, and more.

  45. 456

    Hour 4: The Lottery, Joe Lacob, and More

    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss their excitement level for Sunday's draft lottery, react to Larry Harris saying that Warriors owner Joe Lacob loves the draft, discuss the merits and demerits of an owner being involved in personnel decisions, and more.

  46. 455

    Are you fired up for the NBA Draft Lottery?

    Willard and Dibs -- and Grandi -- discuss if they're fired up for Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery.

  47. 454

    Is this the end of the line for Patrick Bailey?

    Willard and Dibs talk Giants ahead of tonight's series opener vs. the Pirates. With Daniel Susac close to returning and Jesus Rondriguez starting for the 4th-straight game since getting promoted, is Patrick Bailey's time with the Giants coming to an end?

  48. 453

    De'Zhaun Stribling and other updates from 49ers rookie minicamp

    Willard and Dibs share updates from the rookie minicamp down in Santa Clara.

  49. 452

    A Steve Kerr "update" ...?

    Willard and Dibs react to the latest Steve Kerr "update" -- and discuss if this even qualifies as an update.

  50. 451

    Sleepy Floyd: Warriors should trade picks to "maximize" Steph Curry's remaining years

    Sleepy Floyd, former Warriors player, joins Willard and Dibs near the 39th anniversary of his epic 29-point 4th quarter performance in the playoffs vs. the Lakers to share memories, to discuss the Warriors present and future, and more.

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Bay Area natives, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, discuss the top stories in Bay Area sports, weekdays from 2pm-6pm. Willard & Dibs will dive into the fan experience and laugh a lot along the way.

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