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No. 107: The total eclipse of the sun, 49ers' and Raiders' preseason, Giants eliminated, a pet lizard Aug 21, 2017

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Not that the boys get political on their podcast but they did have to re-address the whole Steve Bannon firing/resignation in this episode. Steinmetz wasn't happy about the speculation that Bannon would be let go without a lot of details, but lo and behold, it happened. And maybe Steinmetz had a change of heart.

How do you talk about preseason football? Well, sometimes you have to make mountains out of molehills. Do these games matter or not?

Also, was the eclipse as good as you thought it would be? What about lizards? Do they make good pets. There's a lot going on in this one and the guys jump all over the place.

No. 106: the news media and sports media; Cal thinking of selling beer Aug 16, 2017

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Sal and Steiny are media guys. Castaneda is a news reporter/anchor and Steinmetz is in sports media. On this episode of Sal and Steiny, they discuss the media and their role in sports and politics.

When is it too soon to break a story -- whether it's a pending coach getting fired or player getting possibly traded? What is news and what is speculation? The boys talk about it.

Also, the University of California may soon start selling beer and wine at football and basketball. Good or bad? We discuss.

No. 105: The Giants hit new lows, Steph plays pro golf and exceeds expectations, does he have an advantage others wouldn't have because he's Steph? Aug 08, 2017

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The boys are back in the swing of things, but the same can't be said about the San Francisco Giants. Since the All-Star break they're the worst team in baseball. Here's the worst part: They won't get better anytime soon. At least that's what Joe Shasky says, and few people know Bay Area sports like him. Castaneda, Steinmetz, and Shasky had a lively discussion on the matter. Steph Curry is also a hot topic as he acquitted himself quite nicely at a Web.com event. This and plenty more on this podcast.

No. 104: The Giants stand pat, the A's trade their best pitcher; Overrated rock bands; Interest in the 49ers, what's a growler Aug 01, 2017

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Don't talk to Steinmetz and Castaneda about a slow period -- in sports or anything else. There is a lot going on, in plenty of places.

The A's and Giants are going nowhere this season, but it doesn't mean they handled the trade deadline the same way. Nope. The Giants did little, the A's traded their best pitcher. Now what? Seems like we've got a couple of teams that are a few years away from being a few years away.

Steinmetz isn't a big fan of Led Zeppelin and gets his proper amount of grief for that. We also talked about growlers, one of the more underrated ways to consume beer. Oh, and we almost forgot: Apparently Castaneda was a bit of a brawler in his past.

Giants stand pat, the A's trade ; optimism for the 49ers

No. 103: The Warriors' perfect offseason; the Giants' startling tumble; vacation vs. stay-cation Jul 24, 2017

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After a well-deserved vacation, the boys are back and talking about sports, the Bay Area and this time -- what they did while they were gone.

Steinmetz was out of the Bay for about a month and when he returned he was struck by something: Giants fans have disappeared. San Francisco's home sellout streak is gone and the enthusiasm has left with it. The Giants have fallen fast. Can they get up anytime soon? And when will the fans return?

As for the Warriors, well, their offseason was a thing of beauty. They're getting the band back together for 2017-2018, and that can only mean bad news for the rest of the NBA.

Steinmetz also gives to Castaneda a European scouting report.

No. 102: Golden State Warriors win 2nd NBA title in 3 seasons. Their wonderful parade day in Oakland. Jun 20, 2017

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Sal and Steiny talk all about game 5--the clincher--and another historic day of celebration in the East Bay. Did you watch the parade on TV? Chances are you watched in on KTVU (according to the ratings). How long can the Warriors keep this rolling? What players will return? What about Igoudala?

No. 101: Warriors take 2-0 lead over Cavs in Finals; Golden State the perfect team for right now Jun 05, 2017

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The Warriors have taken a 2-0 lead over the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. How in the world are the Cavs going to win a game, let alone four? It doesn't look good.

Wednesday is Game 3, and it's a game the Cavaliers need to get because no team has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA playoffs.

The fact of the matter is the Warriors are the perfect team for this time. With an emphasis on offensive freedom, the 3-point shot and non-physicality, the Warriors have almost gamed the system. It's not just unlikely that the Cavaliers will beat the Warriors this year, but it's looking unlikely that anyone will be beating Golden State anytime soon.

No. 100: Look ahead to Cleveland-Warriors Finals; the absolute rightness of what Buster Posey didn't do May 30, 2017

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It's finally here!

Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors have been off for quite a while and the Cavs not quite as long, but it all starts on Thursday. Steinmetz thinks one of the reasons this series is so compelling is there's an unknown element to this series that few can put their finger on.

The one thing about the Cavs, according to Steinmetz, is that they're the smartest dumb team he's ever seen -- and it works for them in a big way.

And what the hell was Hunter Strickland thinking? Forget Posey, we're surprised as many Giants went out there as their were. Lastly, Sal and I need some help understanding the whole ticket thing on-line. Thanks.

No. 99: Warriors continue rolling, lead Spurs 2-0; malaise among fans; mispronouncing names May 18, 2017

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The Warriors have won 10 straight playoff games and something like 24 out of their last 25. The only game they lost is a game they didn't really care about winning -- a game against the Utah Jazz late in the season.

The Warriors are so good these days that it almost feels like a malaise or complacency cloaks the team and fan-base. Then again, there are a lot of folks out there who won't give the Warriors credit for being great, Instead, they'll say the Warriors have gotten incredibly lucky the past few years.

Hey, there's a difference between being lucky and having good fortune. One more till 100. Wow.

No. 98: Warriors sweep Utah, who's up next? Can Giants' fans handle a couple bad years? Trying to afford a house in San Francisco May 11, 2017

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The Golden State Warriors are making it look easy, but is that a good thing? They haven't lost a playoff game this year, and it's almost feeling routine. How do you even begin to beat the Warriors? Well, one way is to do what they did.

As fora team not going well, let me introduce you to the San Francisco Giants. Their fans have been spoiled over the last eight years or so but it looks like this team might not be able to compete. What happens if the Giants have a few rough years in a row? Will AT&T still sell out every game? Will the passion still be there?

And as always, we take a look at a facet of the Bay Area, and this time it's about the ridiculous housing costs, and the neighborhoods where you USED TO be able to afford a house in San Francisco.

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