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Episode 58: Kristine Hanson talks sports, weather and bunnies. Apr 23, 2021

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Former KCRA sports reporter, current KOVR meteorologist, Playboy Playmate and Emmy Award winner, Kristine Hanson shares stories of being a woman in early sports reporting, Sacramento history and her experience with Playboy. For Sacramentans, the discussion touches on the heyday of news coverage in the market and some great conversation about the market's legendary broadcasting community. A pioneer in her own right, Kristine was one of the early female reporters to challenge the status quo of men only in sports coverage. A remarkable woman and a wonderful discussion is what you're in for as I speak with a friend, a colleague and a local legend.

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Grant's Rant: 4-23-21 So who are the Oakland A's? Apr 23, 2021

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To me, the Oakland A's are the most under appreciated team in Major League Baseball. They've just won 11 straight, have more wins than any other team in the American League and nobody says boo. Why are they invisible year in and year out? Bob Melvin, in my opinion, is one of the best coaches who just knows how to put a team together, how to coach and how to consistently field a competitive team. Unfortunately, it's in a market that doesn't seem to care. Or a league that doesn't seem to care. Or fans that don't seem to care. No why do you think that is? Let me know your thoughts on it.
Oakland A's have won 11 straight games and have the best record in the American League but no one is talking about them

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Grant's Rant: 4-22-21 LeBron James as judge and jury? Apr 22, 2021

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50 million followers and fans. His words matter. Yet LA Lakers, LeBron James has decided to address a situation that has yet to be investigated and post his opinion of an expected outcome in a police shooting of a young black woman in Columbus, Ohio. Today's rant is not about the specific issue of the shooting. It's about the lack of voices coming out about LeBron's comments. I've said it before and I'm going to say it again, quoting Dr. Martin Luther King. "Our lives begin to end, the day we remain silent about things that matter." Where are the voices of reason suggesting to wait? Steve Kerr, Greg Popovich, Stan Van Gundy have all been vocal about social issues. Crickets. Where is the NBA? Silence. Isn't this irresponsible on LeBron's part? No backlash for LeBron's comments? What if a popular columnist or TV/Radio show host were to do something similar with far fewer fans? Do you think this is OK?

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Grant's Rant: 4-21-21 The bizarre sideshow of Deshaun Watson. Apr 21, 2021

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You would think a guy facing some serious allegations that could threaten his livelihood would want to lay a little low for a while to let things settle. But not Deshaun Watson, no siree. He's getting photographed with his girlfriend on a jet ski while she's flipping the cameras off with the "double bird". Cute. Crazy. Confusing. What am I missing here?

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Grant's Rant: 4-20-21 What do I think about the NY Yankees? Apr 20, 2021

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This fires me up. How can they be so bad? How does Brian Cashman still have a job? Virtually unlimited resources and they still haven't won a championship since 2009. What's that tell you? If Steinbrenner were alive he would have fired Cashman 5 times by now. I can't even watch them on TV any more. What do you think???

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Episode 57: Eric Musselman thriving in Arkansas. Apr 20, 2021

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Eric Musselman, a friend and a great coach tells his story of career growth including his stint in Sacramento. He's now found his niche in the collegiate world and done it with resounding success taking the Arkansas Razorbacks to the Elite Eight this year and just finalized a new deal with the University. He's humble, he's emotional and he's sincere. It's a refreshing conversation given his history in the NBA and his progression through the collegiate ranks.
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Grant's Rant: 4-19-21 Hey coach, I'm sore. Gonna sit this game out. Apr 19, 2021

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So the Utah Jazz decide to rest Mike Conley and Derrick Favors over the weekend because of knee soreness. That's right. Sore. Not injured, not hurt. Sore. And guess what? They lose to the Lakers. What is happening to our professional athletes and them sitting it out due to soreness? You think hockey players get sore and still play? How about football players? This is making me crazy. Here why in today's rant.

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Grant's Rant: 4-16-21 The NBA's embarrassment is, once again, the Sacramento Kings. Apr 16, 2021

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Another year down the tubes. Same ol' song and dance. I'm hearing from fans that the team has given up on Walton and his coaching staff. Sounds oh, so familiar. If you're a Kings fan, you know the drill. Current season sucks, look ahead to next year and hope for a good ping pong ball drop in the draft and then rebuild. But it's really getting old hearing it now for so many years. Every year past was the year it was going to change. Dysfunctional. Embarrassing. But the Kings are not without talent, there are no excuses. Let's call it the "Kings Curse". Fans deserve better in Sacramento and at some point soon, they had better get what they deserve. Agree, disagree? Reach out to me on YouTube or Twitter and let's talk about it. I'd love to hear what you've got to say.

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Episode 56: Will Clark talks players, coaching and batting success. Apr 16, 2021

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You're going to love today's podcast if you're a baseball fan in any way, shape or form. Former SF Giants first baseman, Will Clark is going to give you a great view from a veteran player who played for the love of the game. Our candid discussion weaves around coaching, money, players and today's game. You'll be surprised at some of his comments about contemporary players and you'll appreciate some of the batting tips he shares. This is one of the most informative podcasts I've done as Will even taught me a few things I didn't know. You're going to enjoy the discussion.

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Grant's Rant: 4-15-21 Does Rick Carlisle owe the Atlanta Hawk's an apology? Apr 15, 2021

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What do you think? So Lloyd Pierce goes away, Carlisle rips the Hawks front office calling them "insane" and the Hawks go on to a 16-5 run under Nate McMillan. Hmmm. And they do it with the help of that guy the Sacramento Kings decided to let go, never really got the most out of, Bogdan Bogdanovic. Makes you scratch your head there too. Hear what "Bogey" is doing for Atlanta in today's podcast and yeah, I think Carlisle owes somebody an apology.

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