Dirty Work
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Catch Dirty Work with Adam Copeland & Derek Papa every weekday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on KNBR 104.5 / 680.
Episodes
- The Dirty Work dial takes you into the weekend, and Tim says goodbye to Dirty Work
The Dirty Work Dial returns for a slight spin, and Tim says goodbye to Dirty Work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Dirty Work does a deep dive on the 49ers schedule & the tough road for all NFC West teams in 2026
From the Giants' upcoming series against the A's to the Niners' schedule, Dirty Work has you covered. We also discuss the latest on the Rams, who are set to face off against the 49ers in Australia on opening night, and the Seahawks, who ha…
- Danny Emerman weighs in on Steve Kerr's decision to stay with Golden State after nearly leaving the team
Danny Emerman of the San Francisco Standard delves into the details of Steve Kerr's contract extension and what it says about the team's plans for the upcoming season, as well as the factors that contributed to his decision to stay. …
- Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy speak to the media: Dirty Work details his decision to return to GS
Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy address the media after Kerr re-signed with the team on a two year deal. Was last year's failures simply due to injuries, or is roster construction to blame as well? We ask Danny Emerman, and get his thoughts o…
- How do YOU take a series split in LA? Is this just who the Giants are, after getting only 2 hits in loss
The Giants' rollercoaster season continues, with a two-game split against the Dodgers leaving fans wondering if they're turning a corner or just experiencing a brief blip on the radar. This episode of Dirty Work delves into the team's rece…
- Andy Baggarly debates Bryce Eldridge usage and discusses how SF can keep momentum going in attempt to win series vs LA
Andy Baggarly checks in as SF looks to take first series in LA since 2023 but lost last night to Shohei Ohtani. The guys also talk about the team's decision to have Bryce Eldridge start in a limited role and the importance of having a left…
- Matt Maiocco breaks down the recently released NFL schedule, including a brutal stretch to end season
49ers Insider Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Dirty Work with his immediate thoughts on the 2026 NFL schedule, places SF could take advantage of weaker teams, and "rest differential" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
- The NFL schedule is released: SF travels more than any team; Matt Maiocco on schedule and Andy Baggarly on SF/LA
Hour 4 is all about the NFL schedule: the 49ers find out they have 5 primetime games but travel more miles than anyone in NFL- Matt Maiocco has all the details... plus we chat with Andy Baggarly as the Giants look to take first series from…
- Rich Aurilia weighs in on Patrick Bailey trade and difficulty of getting Bryce Eldridge in lineup
Forever Giant Rich Aurilia weighs in on recent trade of Patrick Bailey and the Giants' decision to call up Bryce Eldridge. He shares his thoughts on the move, citing the potential for Bailey's offensive struggles and the team's desire to g…
- The NFL schedule is released: Derek and Larry react in real time, plus Rich Aurilia on SF/LA
Larry Krueger and Derek Papa dive into the 49ers' 2026 schedule, breaking down the team's tough finish to the season. They discuss the importance of getting off to a strong start, particularly against the Dolphins and Cardinals, to set the…
- A true bounce around hour with Dpop & Kreugs: Steve Kerr's future with GS; how much time does Vitello have?
In an hour of bouncing around, DPop and Kreugs start by talking about the Giants, specifically the team's decision to hire Tony Vitiello as their manager. Chris Rose joins the conversation, sharing his thoughts on Tony V's tenure and the i…
- Chris Rose wants San Francisco to give Tony Vitello time to develop and succeed as a manager in MLB
Chris Rose joins Dirty Work to discuss Giants' early season scuffles after being shut out by Dodgers, the 8th shutout this season. He also weighs in on the Patrick Bailey trade and the implications for both teams. Plus, Chris shares…
- GIants blanked by Shohei Ohtani & LA: how big a deal is Willie Adames' base-running error in your mind?
Dirty Work weighs in on Willie Adames' base running blunder, where he forgot how many outs there were in the seventh inning, and the impact it had on the game. The guys also talk to Chris Rose of the Dugout Discussions podcast about the Pa…
- Larry Baer
Giants President and CEO Larry Baer joins Murph and Markus to discuss the team's current season. They dive into the recent losses, including a shutout against the Dodgers, and how the team is looking to turn things around. Larry shares his…
- Bryce Eldridge returns to the line up for Game 3 of the Giants v. Dodgers Series! Plus a big sound soiree and celebs roasting Draymond Green
Rick Tittle and Derek Papa dive into the Giants' struggles, discussing the team's lackluster season and the impact of manager Tony Vitello's leadership. They're joined by Jon Morosi, who shares his thoughts on the team's underperformance a…
- DW WITH SAM AMICK 5-13-26
Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for The Athletic joins the fellas to chat Steve Kerr's contract extension with the Golden State Warriors and what the future holds for the team. Additionally, they weigh in on the likelihood of LeBron James joi…
- Its a huge Hour 3 with a jam packed NBA Grab bag, "Tittle's Tidbits" on the Sharks/NBA & the NFL schedule release
Dirty Work goes with "Tittle's Tidbits": we discuss the San Jose Sharks' second overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft and the implications for their future. They also touch on the NBA playoffs, with Rick sharing his thoughts on Vi…
- With Steve Kerr re-upping with W's, what now is plan moving forward for Golden State?
Hour 2 centers around the Golden State Warriors' decision to re-sign Steve Kerr to a two-year contract, and what it means for the team's future. They also touch on the Giants' struggles and the possibility of trading players like Luis Arra…
- Giants get convincing win over LA: do wins over rival change your opinion about SF? The audience reacts
Rick Tittle and Derek Papa discuss the impact of Patrick Bailey's trade and the potential for more moves on the horizon. The guys also weigh in on the Giants' decision to call up Bryce Eldridge and the challenges of finding a spot for him…
- Justice Delos Santos Discusses Rafael Devers Finding His Swing and if Tony Vitello Was Given Enough to Win?
Giants beat writer for the Mercury News Group, Justice Delos Santos discusses the latest on the Giants with Dieter Kurtenbach & Larry Krueger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Can the Giants Win Another Series against the Dodgers? Justice Delos Santos Live from LA
Dieter Kurtenbach & Larry Krueger discuss game 2 of the Giants vs the Dodgers with Adrian Houser vs Yoshinobu Yomamoto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- George Kontos on the Giants Win over the Dodgers, Bryce Eldridge's Playing Time & Roles in the Bullpen
Former Giants reliever & current Giants pre & post host, George Kontos joins Dieter Kurtenbach & Larry Krueger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Ken Rosenthal's Thoughts on Buster Posey as an Executive & Can Rafael Devers Stay Hot?
Dieter Kurtenbach & Larry Krueger discuss Ken Rosentahl saying Buster Posey is an aggressive front office executive & ask if Rafael Devers can keep up his red-hot May? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Larry Krueger Wants Joey Bosa on the 49ers & a Sixth Lombardi Already!
Dieter Kurtenbach & Larry Krueger go through the biggest takeaways from 49ers' minicamp and what other free agents they could go after See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Giants Win but Why is Bryce Eldridge Not in the Lineup? What is the Giants Plan?
Dieter Kurtenbach & Larry Krueger fill in and do the Dirty Work. They react to the Giants 9-3 win over the Dodgers but ask why Bryce Eldridge is not in the lineup? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Bryce Eldridge will come off the bench?? Susan Slusser joins to try to makes sense of latest SFG news
Tony Vitello and the Giants announce perplexing plans for Bryce Eldridge going forward; we ask Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle her thoughts on SF roster construction and how team will proceed after Bailey trade See omnystudio.com/listene…
- Dalton Johnson on how Kerr's return shapes the Warriors
NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Dalton Johnson joins Dirty Work to talk about how Steve Kerr's return shapes the immediate and long-term future of the Warriors and the team's veteran core. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Does Steve Kerr's return re-open a championship window for the Warriors?
Hour 3: The guys dive into the weekend news of Steve Kerr's two-year contract to remain as head coach of the Warriors. Is the stability of the coaching position enough to convince you that the Warriors can still compete for championships i…
- Ned Colletti on how Giants make up the gap with Dodgers
Former Giants assistant general manager Ned Colletti joins Dirty Work in advance of the Giants' upcoming series against the Dodgers to talk about how San Francisco can approach the talent and winning gap with their rivals by investing in t…
- Is Buster Posey a reckless general manager? More phone calls on Patrick Bailey trade
Hour 2: The guys take more phone calls from the Filth to get the fans' perspective on the Giants trading Patrick Bailey. Was the move hasty with unproven alternatives at the catcher position? Former Giants assistant general manager Ned Col…
- After sluggish 40 games to start season, SF moves on from Patrick Bailey as roster churn gets underway
Dirty Work breaks down the trade of Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. We discuss the implications of this deal and how it might impact the team's roster. The boys chat about roster construction and whether the Giants are stuck wit…
- Sound Soiree with Chuck and Windy, plus Bay Area Sports Calendar
Hour 4: Sound Soiree features Charles Barkley calling the Warriors too old to prolong a dynastic run, Brian Windhorst saying money is a bigger part of the Steve Kerr decision than you think, and JJ Redick claiming LeBron has the worst whis…
- Horses, tribute to Ted Turner, and more in Dirty Work Dial
Hour 3: Dirty Work Dial returns with reaction to Golden Tempo skipping the Preakness Stakes just after winning the Kentucky Derby, as well as a moving tribute to Ted Turner, who founded TNT, TBS, and CNN, and owned the Atlanta Braves for 2…
- Marcus Thompson on player poll bashing Steve Kerr, amid his uncertain future
The Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins Dirty Work to talk about the 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll, which ranked Steve Kerr fourth least impressive among NBA head coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- NFL Schedule release is almost here! And anonymous player poll against Steve Kerr?
Hour 2: The NFL Schedule release is around the corner and the guys get ready, along with the news that the NFL Referees Association reached a deal with the league to prevent replacement referee fiascos. The Athletic's 2026 Anonymous NBA Pl…
- Jauan Jennngs signs with Vikings; what's Dads' responsibility on Mother's Day?
Hour 1: On this episode of Dirty Work, Adam Copeland and Derek Papa dive into the world of Mother's Day and the NFL. They discuss a recent move by a dad who's planning to ditch his family's Mother's Day plans to go golfing, sparking a deba…
- Rich Aurilia discusses mentality of team that is struggling & how a team can turn it around after bad start
Forever Giant Rich Aurilia shares his insights on San Francisco's current struggles. He discusses the importance of valuing off days, especially when they're scarce, and how the clubhouse responds to a tough start to the season. Richie als…
- The sound soiree: NBA players accuse each other of flopping! Plus the Crap Section
Hour 4 features a sound soiree featuring NBA players calling out fellow NBA players for flopping & Shohei Ohtani yelping, plus a Pat H Crap Section and we put the show to bed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- The return of "Dirty Laundry," plus Rich Aurilia on the struggling SF bats & which Bay Area team is more stuck?
"Dirty Works Dirty Laundry" returns; you proud of your search history? We go through a series of searches, from how to take a snapshot from YouTube TV to the best John Sterling home run calls. We also discuss everything from the Gian…
- Sam Amick takes a spin around the NBA playoffs & shares his thoughts on Steve Ker's rating in NBA poll
Dirty Work welcomes Sam Amick of The Athletic, who shares his thoughts on Draymond Green's latest comments, and the surprising ranking of Steve Kerr as one of the least impressive coaches in the league. They discuss the anonymous player po…
- As the world waits for the Steve Kerr "decision," how would you rate him as a coach? Plus Draymond goes...Draymond
Hour 2 features discussions about Steve Kerr and his impending choice to return or leave GS.They're joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss the Steve Kerr situation, where some NBA players have ranked him as one of the least impress…
- Who is under the most pressure: Posey, Devers, or Webb? Dirty Work discusses in Hour 1
Dirty Work dives into the Giants' struggles, discussing the team's underwhelming performance and the pressure on key players like Rafael Devers, Logan Webb, and prez Buster Posey. They weigh in on the importance of accountability, wit…
- Zack Minasian on the Giants offensive struggles and how to get out of this funk
Giants General Manager Zack Minasian joins the show to talk about the team's current struggles. The discussion turns to the team's underwhelming performance, with Zack acknowledging the frustration but emphasizing the importance of staying…
- Andy Baggarly discusses ramifications of the promotion of Jesus Rodriguez & Bryce Eldridge as SF offense scuffles
Andy Baggarly of the Athletic joins Dirty Work after SF's latest series loss as offensive woes continue; Baggs chats about ways to get younger players into the lineup as vets continues to struggle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
- Another flat performance has Giants fans angry and brainstorming for ways to improve team
After another dropped series, Copes and DPop give the audience a chance to sound off on poor hitting from veteran leaders and why the future feels so far away See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- More discussion of the Giants struggles as Andy Baggarly weighs in on offensive failures
Hosts Adam Copeland and Derek Papa continue to pick through the carnage of the Giants' tough stretch including their latest loss to the Padres. Andy Baggarly joins the show and ponders a new career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Giants fans sound off after series loss to Padres: How would YOU fix this team?
The Giants struggles have the audience ornery. WE discuss the team's recent losses, the lack of offense, and the frustration that comes with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Kerry Crowley on how Eldridge and Rodriguez can produce for the Giants
Kerry Crowley joins Dirty Work to talk about the Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez, and what fans can be excited about with the young prospects reaching the major league roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
- Kerry Crowley on the Giants new call-ups, and putting the show to bed
Hour 4: Kerry Crowley joins the show to talk Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez, and what Giants fans can be excited about with the young prospects reaching the major league roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Was Draymond hindered by Steve Kerr? Plus live reaction to Sharks moving up in draft lottery
Hour 3: Sound Soiree features The Draymond Green Show, where Draymond said some things about Steve Kerr. Was Draymond limited by Steve Kerr? Is it ok that Draymond said it worked for the betterment of the Warriors, or will these words beco…