Section 415

The San Francisco Standard

The Standard's sports insiders take you on-site, on the road and behind-the-scenes with the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and Valkyries. Essential listening for Bay Area sports fans. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

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May 19 · 27 min
Why Steve Kerr really chose to return to the Warriors
Steve Kerr has signed a two-year deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, but the coach acknowledged that things are different at this stage of his tenure. There’s no championship or bust mentality. It’s not realistic to compete for a title every season. So if winning a fifth ring with Golden State isn’t the most likely outcome, why did Kerr return? Kerr spoke with The Standard’s Tim Kawakami, who joins "Section 415" to discuss Kerr’s comments about his future, and how the Warriors will approach a pivotal offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15 · 25 min
The Rise and Fall of Bay Area Dynasties
The greatest eras of 49ers football, Giants baseball, and Warriors basketball have one thing in common. Each franchise drafted the vast majority of its most important players. At a time when Bay Area sports fans are clamoring for the 49ers, Giants, and Warriors to continue adding to their roster through free agency and trades, it’s important to remember that there’s no viable path to the top without drafting the right players. Joe Montana? Buster Posey? Steph Curry? All franchise-altering draft picks. Which Bay Area franchise will win a title next? With 2024 No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini leading the way, the San Jose Sharks are positioned to thrive for years to come. On this episode of “Section 415,” host Kerry Crowley traces the rise and fall of Bay Area dynasties through their best and worst draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12 · 26 min
What Steve Kerr’s return means for the Warriors
Steve Kerr has agreed to return to the Warriors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean things are business as usual for Golden State. What does the coach’s two-year deal mean for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Joe Lacob’s never-ending pursuit of the team’s next superstar? Today, Danny Emerman joins Section 415 to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8 · 27 min
Golden State Valkyries 2026 preview and predictions
Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaun, and Kayla Thornton are back and the Valkyries added free-agent star Gabby Williams to the mix after an impressive debut season. What does coach Natalie Nakase and Golden State have in mind for an encore? On this episode of “Section 415,” Jane Kenny analyzes the team’s last-minute roster moves including the decision to keep both Kaitlyn Chen and Laeticia Amihere and cut fan favorite Kate Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5 · 27 min
Can Bryce Eldridge save the San Francisco Giants?
It’s still early May, but the San Francisco Giants have looked terrible. After a six-game losing streak, president of baseball operations Buster Posey turned to Triple-A Sacramento and called up Bryce Eldridge. Now, an offense that ranks last in the majors in runs, home runs, and walks needs a hero. Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins us to discuss how Eldridge can spark a struggling lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1 · 22 min
The Earthquakes, Bay FC, and a World Cup: Soccer’s moment in the Bay
The San Jose Earthquakes are the hottest team in MLS, Bay FC is trying to break through amid constant change, and the Bay Area is set to host six 2026 World Cup matches. What explains the sudden surge in soccer interest locally? The Standard’s Kevin Nguyen joins Section 415 to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 28 · 27 min
Is the Giants’ hot stretch sustainable?
The Giants are surging, but is this hot stretch sustainable? Jung Hoo Lee, Casey Schmitt, and Landen Roupp are the unlikely catalysts behind a turnaround, yet Rafael Devers and Willy Adames remain ice cold. Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins us to discuss what needs to happen for Tony Vitello’s squad to reach its full potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 24 · 40 min
PST: How to become a Valkyries superfan in one episode
This episode is a collaboration with Pacific Standard Time, the SF Standard's flagship weekly news podcast. The WNBA's hottest team - the Golden State Valkyries - is on the cusp of a brand new season. After a blockbuster debut last year that saw sold-out crowds of 18,000 fans, the Valks are sure to bring the heat both on and off the court again this summer - and with that, new supporters, like our very own Emily Dreyfuss! To get us up to speed with this Bay Area franchise, we chat with the Standard's sports editor Kerry Crowley. We then meet Danielle Thoe, owner of SF's only women's sports bar. And we end with a game hosted by the Standard's comedy correspondent Sophia Garrow to test our newfound sports fandom. Support this podcast from The San Francisco Standard by becoming a subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 21 · 27 min
Steve Kerr’s uncertain future with the Warriors
The Warriors’ season is over, and a seismic summer is about to tip off. All eyes are on head coach Steve Kerr, who isn’t a lock to return to the bench. How will Kerr, GM Mike Dunleavy, and owner Joe Lacob navigate the uncertainty? Today on Section 415, The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins us to break down the complex dynamics at play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 17 · 25 min
How the 49ers should approach the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the 49ers have holes on the O-line, the D-line, wide receiver, safety, and several other key spots. Can John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan realistically address every need? Today on Section 415, NFL Draft analyst and Hutch Report editor Jake Hutchinson joins us to break down the team’s next moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 14 · 29 min
What the SF Giants need for a turnaround
The San Francisco Giants are off to a terrible start and Buster Posey is feeling the pressure. How long can the team’s president of baseball operations wait to shake up the roster? Today on Section 415, The Standard’s John Shea joins us to discuss what’s next for a club still searching for answers. Become an SFStandard subscriber! www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 10 · 28 min
How Steph Curry provides the Warriors reason for play-in hope
The Warriors are locked into the 10th seed, but Steph Curry’s return means anything is possible. The play-in tournament looks daunting, but Curry and veterans Draymond Green, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis are hoping to navigate next week’s gauntlet and reach the NBA playoffs. What needs to go right? The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins “Section 415” to analyze Golden State’s chances of knocking off a few higher seeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 7 · 24 min
Valkyries offseason moves: Who’s in, who’s out, and more
As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for Year 2, the WNBA offseason is about to get crazy. The expansion draft is in the rearview mirror, free agency is starting, and the draft is right around the corner. How will Natalie Nakase’s squad build off a playoff run? Jane Kenny is here to break down the latest for a franchise on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 3 · 27 min
What’s next for the 49ers ahead of the NFL Draft?
The most important part of free agency is over and the 49ers are ready to turn their attention to the draft. After John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan and Jed York provided updates on the state of the franchise at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down what he learned. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 31 · 25 min
Early impressions of Tony Vitello's Giants
The Giants scored just four runs in their first four games, but finally got new manager Tony Vitello into the win column on Monday in San Diego. It’s time for some way-too-early analysis of the 2026 squad, so The Standard’s baseball writer, John Shea, is here to help us make sense of the first four games and where the Giants go from here. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 27 · 29 min
Bryce Eldridge and the state of the Giants’ farm system
The Tony Vitello era is underway, and the Giants are looking to end a four-year playoff drought. But down in the minor leagues, the organization is hoping to do something equally meaningful: Develop the next generation of talent, headlined by top prospect Bryce Eldridge. On this episode of Section 415, prospect analyst and publisher of ThereRGiants Roger Munter joins the show to discuss the Giants’ farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 24 · 25 min
Assessing the 49ers' multi-year roster revamp
The 49ers have signed free-agents, traded for a defensive tackle, and started planning for the NFL Draft. How do the offseason moves reflect the organization’s big-picture priorities and their multi-year approach to reshaping the roster? The Standard’s David Lombardi joins Section 415 to break down the state of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 20 · 25 min
The Warriors' major looming decisions
The Warriors’ stretch run has turned into a disappointment. Jimmy Butler is out for the year, Steph Curry has been out for seven weeks and quite frankly, Golden State is out of a lot of people’s minds. That will soon change, and today on Section 415, The Standard’s Danny Emerman stops by to explain why Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Steve Kerr, and others will all be drawing more attention soon. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 17 · 24 min
How Renel Brooks-Moon created the sound of Oracle Park
Renel Brooks-Moon spent 24 seasons turning the Giants’ waterfront ballpark into a second home for fans. Two years after the team shockingly replaced her, Brooks-Moon is looking for new ways to connect with her community and share stories of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and the baseball legends who became close friends. Brooks-Moon is in the beginning stages of writing a book and joined the “Section 415” podcast to reminisce about her favorite memories at the ballpark and share her perspective of a surprising split with the team. Subscribe to the SF Standard: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 13 · 26 min
Tim Kawakami breaks down the 49ers’ offseason moves
After suffering a crushing playoff loss in Seattle, the 49ers are trying to load up. The additions of Mike Evans, Osa Odighizuwa, and Dre Greenlaw headline an important week for an organization that’s trying to keep pace with the Seahawks and Rams in the NFL’s toughest division. The Standard’s Tim Kawakami joins the Section 415 podcast to analyze San Francisco’s offseason moves and where the team goes from here. Become an SF Standard subscriber: www.sfstandard.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices