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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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  • June 23 · 22 min

    Who's at fault for the Giants' problems?

    A year after the Giants acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in a blockbuster trade, there are concerns about the slugger’s long-term fit in San Francisco. Who's at fault for Devers' struggles and the Giants' failures? Paul McCaffrey, the host of "Paulie Mac's Particles," joins "Section 415" to analyze everything that's gone wrong for a franchise that seems to have lost its way. 0:00 Rafael Devers & Giants at rock bottom 2:41 Who's to blame: Buster Posey, Vitello, or ownership? 5:29 One winning season in a decade & the bigger picture 11:00 Should Vitello be replaced? 13:52 Paul McCaffrey on finding humor in a bad season 15:46 How Paulie Mac built his unique sports + culture voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 18 · 23 min

    Bay FC & The 2026 World Cup: How the Bay Area is embracing soccer

    Joelle Anderson isn’t just a pro soccer player. She’s also a soccer fan. Like most of her Bay FC teammates, the San Jose native was glued to the TV watching the USMNT earn a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its first World Cup match. As Anderson and Bay FC await a return to the field following a month-long pause for the World Cup, she joined the “Section 415” podcast to analyze the U.S. men’s impressive start and detail her journey from playing youth soccer in the South Bay to returning home to compete professionally for Bay FC. 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Joelle on watching the World Cup & the USMNT 3:34 Joelle's national team experience & watching Bay FC teammates on the USWNT 5:00 Growing up in San Jose & playing for De Anza Force 6:42 Getting drafted by Houston & scoring her first pro goal 12:40 The trade to Bay FC – coming home 14:40 Playing under Emma Coates & Bay FC's young core 18:55 Off the field: World Cup tickets, favorite spots & pregame playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 16 · 28 min

    SF Giants trade deadline primer: Who will move?

    A year after the Giants executed a blockbuster trade for Rafael Devers, Buster Posey is expected to have another busy summer ahead. This time, it's for all the wrong reasons. Barring a miracle, the struggling Giants will likely trade away top talent including Luis Arráez and Robbie Ray. It's possible the franchise commits to a rebuild, which could mean Posey would be willing to listen to offers on Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and even Logan Webb. On "Section 415," The Standard's John Shea previews how Posey and Co. will approach a pivotal August 3 deadline. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:50 Looking back at the Devers trade one year later 00:06:06 Could the Giants trade Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, or Logan Webb? 00:10:08 Why trading Logan Webb would be a mistake 00:13:21 Why the Giants must prioritize pitching in trade returns 00:17:49 Giants players opt out of Pride Night caps; fan and league reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 12 · 27 min

    How the NWSL built a winning culture

    When Sarah Jones Simmer joined the National Women’s Soccer League as chief operating officer in 2024, the league was attempting to capitalize on surging national interest in women’s sports. Today, attendance and ratings are up, the league is expanding into new markets, and players are earning record salaries. In a live taping of "Section 415" at Charter's New Employer Brand Summit in New York, Simmer joined host Kerry Crowley on stage to discuss how the league office has courted new sponsors, earned the trust of players, and built a culture that can maximize the potential of women's soccer in the U.S. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Sarah Jones Simmer, COO of the NWSL 01:53 How the NWSL is Collaborating, Not Competing With the World Cup 06:57 Bay FC and the Evolution of Women's Soccer Infrastructure in the Bay Area 09:31 Sarah's Non-Traditional Path to Sports Leadership 11:44 Building Trust at Scale in a Large Company 15:01 Three Leadership Principles: Beehive Soccer, Roster Rotation & the Penalty Kick Rule 17:32 How the NWSL Chooses New Markets and Ownership Groups 20:04 AI in the Workplace and Why Live Sports Stands to Benefit 22:05 What Success Looks Like for the NWSL Over the Next 5–10 Years 23:48 Outro and Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 5 · 27 min

    How the Valkyries built a commercial juggernaut

    The Golden State Valkyries made the playoffs in their inaugural season, have sold out every home game they’ve ever played, and are the first women’s sports franchise valued at $1 billion. Who’s responsible for this immediate success? How did the Valkyries shoot past their competitors to become the WNBA’s most valuable team? On "Section 415," reporter Jane Kenny discusses the evolution of the franchise since owner Joe Lacob paid $50 million back in 2023 to establish it. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Jane's profile of Valkyries President Jess Smith 08:39 Owner Joe Lacob & The Valks' Billion-Dollar Valuation 13:22 The Valkyries Team Culture 16:50 The Fit of Gabby Williams 19:47 Juste Jocyte and the Valkyries Draft Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 2 · 22 min

    The most disappointing SF Giants season since ...?

    The Giants are lost. Their highest-paid players aren't producing, they haven't cleared a path to playing time for prospects, and they've been flirting with last-place for weeks. What's next for Buster Posey as he evaluates a team that hasn't come close to meeting expectations? The Standard's John Shea joins "Section 415" to discuss changes the Giants can implement and where the 2026 club ranks among the worst Bay Area baseball teams he has covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 29 · 28 min

    S415 x Light Years: Analyzing the Warriors draft and offseason options

    The “Light Years” podcast’s Sam Esfandiari joined guest host Danny Emerman on “Section 415” to discuss how the Warriors might approach the upcoming draft. Esfandiari also laid out what would constitute a successful offseason for Golden State and reflected on his decade of podcasting about the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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