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Head home with Bucher & Towny: Ric Bucher & Chris Townsend, every weekday from 2:00-6:00pm on 95.7 The Game, the Bay Area's ONLY FM Sports Station.
Brian Johnson discusses Giants options to replace Vogey
The former Giants catcher and current team scout talks about the disappointing injury for Ryan Vogelsong and what the Giants will do to replace him whether it will be within the organization or through a trade.
Shooty Babitt talks about huge A's series against Texas
The CSN Bay Area A's analyst talks about the importance of the series against the Rangers this weekend and about the injury concerns with Brett Anderson. He also talks a little about Giants struggles lately.
Mark Mulder talks about what to do with young arms
The former A's starting pitcher and current ESPN MLB analyst gives his thoughts on Brett Anderson and talks about the risks of bringing up a bright, young arm. He also talks about the struggles of Ryan Vogelsong.
Rod Woodson talks about the needs of the Raiders
The Hall of Fame defensive back says the Raiders really need offensive play makers. He talks about the possibility of Oakland bringing back Charles Woodson and also about the inclusion of the spread offense in the NFL.
Brodie Brazil updates the Sharks playoff run
Our Sharks insider says it's been a real rough 24 hours for the team and wonders how they will respond from their 0-2 against the Kings. He questions the Raffi Torres suspension and tries to look toward the rest of the series ahead.
Jerry West says game 6 tonight should be very close
The Lakers Hall of Famer and current Warriors executive says the Spurs don't want a game 7 so both teams will really be getting after it tonight. He talks about the keys to success against the Spurs and what can't happen if the Warriors want to win tonigh
Brad Stuart joins Buch and Towny for Tank Talk
The Sharks defenseman gives his thoughts on the Raffi Torres hit and also about the series so far against the Kings. He also talks about what it's like to play for the Sharks this season.
Mitch Richmond thinks Warriors will win game 6 tonight
The former Warriors guard gives his thoughts on the Kings situation in Sacramento, how Mark Jackson has made this team believe, and says the team really needs a good performance from the big 3 of Steph, Klay and Andrew tonight.
High Road, Low Road 5-16-13
Bucher and Towny go after Rolando McClain, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia and the Sacramento Kings situation. Have you earmuffs ready for the kids.
David Lee thinks Warriors have firepower to win series in 7
The Warriors forward stops by to talk about how he is feeling going into game 6 tonight. He says that he's starting to feel better and not thinking about injury during the game. He talks about Steph and Bogut's injuries and how they are feeling for tonigh
Billy Beane says team success starts with pitching
The A's general manager says the pitching is the most important to this team and so far this year it seems their command is off. He says health is very important to this team and before he worries too much this year he wants to get everyone back in the li
Alex Pavlovic gives a Giants update in Colorado
The Giants reporter from the San Jose Mercury stopped by real quick to talk about Ryan Vogelsong's struggles. He says his next start is up in the air right now and discusses Buster Posey's play behind the plate.
Josh Cribbs says he's very excited to be in Oakland
The newly acquired Oakland Raider says that he is a momentum changer on offense and is excited to bring his ability to Oakland. He says that his knee will be 100% by the start of the season and he will be ready to go.
Matt Maiocco says there should be no doubt that SF gets Super Bowl
Our Niners insider talks about the rumor that the Niners are looking to bring in Eric Mangini to help out with the coaching staff. He also talks about rookie mini camp and talks about Eric Reid, Vance McDonald and Marcus Lattimore.
Eric Reid talks about coming to San Francisco
The Niners safety and 18th pick from this year's draft talks about what type of player San Francisco is getting and talks about the change of scenery from Louisiana. He says he doesn't expect to start but will work hard to be ready.
Brent Barry says Jarret Jack has been great for Warriors
The NBA TV analyst talks about the strong play of Andrew Bogut the second half of the season and the playoffs. He talks about how the rest of series sets up for both teams and says the Spurs have been in this situation a lot in their history.
Cory Johnson talks about Warriors new management group
The founder of SLAM magazine who is currently with Bloomberg News stops by the studio to discuss the ownership group with the Warriors and how things have changed both on and off the court. He also talks about Kings situation and possible move to Seattle.
Barry Melrose says the Sharks series will be very close
The ESPN NHL analyst breaks down the Kings-Sharks series and says it should be very good. He talks about the play of Antti Niemi between the pipes and talks about the choke job by the Leafs last night.
Shooty Babitt talks about the A's starters struggles
The A's insider from CSN Bay Area says that the difference in the Bay's team success is the experience in San Francisco. He talks about Texas who is leading the division even with big losses and says people have to be patient with the A's and let themmatu
Jeff Van Gundy aren't counting the Warriors out
The ESPN NBA analyst talks about Bogut being a big part of the Warriors in the playoffs, Klay Thompson helping the team in more ways than scoring and he gives his thoughts on how the team can get by the Spurs. He says Golden State has swagger and can geti
Brandon Belt says Giants are getting into a groove
The Giants 1B says he's starting to feel good at the plate and the team is as well with all their long balls lately. He gives the listeners a few movie suggestions and talks about playing against Melky for first time since last year's suspension.
Josh Donaldson says team is lacking in many aspects right now
The A's third baseman talks about the recent slide of the team lately but says he has a feeling it will all change. He isn't surprised by how well he is playing this season because he knew the talent he had and talks about the bad sliding around the team.
George Karl thinks the Warriors may be playing better without Lee
The Coach of The Year joined Bucher and Towny and talked about the Warriors small line-up creating match-up problems because they score 3 points a trip, not 2. He also talked about the great job Mark Jackson is doing in the playoffs.
Mark Mulder says he expected more from Matt Cain this year
The former A's starting pitcher and current ESPN MLB analyst says he is more shocked with the Giants starting pitching struggling so much. He talks about pitchers making adjustments throughout their career and talks about Tim Lincecum's struggles.
Mike Budenholzer says the W's have surprised them a little
The Spurs assistant coach talks about playing in a tough environment tonight at Oracle, the Warriors ability to score in the half court, what the Spurs need to do to win games in Oakland and the difference of the Warriors without David Lee.
Earl Monroe talks about Steph and Klay as a top backcourt
The former Knicks guard talks about playoff basketball and good times back in New York, the backcourt of Klay and Steph and their success right now and his many nicknames he has accrued over his lifetime.
Rob Neyer expects more change to replay system
The National Baseball editor for Baseball Nation says he never expects the old Tim Lincecum back and expects him moved to the bullpen. He says the A's start may be disappointing but they shouldn't be worried.
Logan Couture talks about the big series win over Vancouver
The Sharks C says the play of Patrick Marleau has been great lately and a big reason the team swept Vancouver. He talks about Antti Niemi's great season and says he hopes he wins the Vezina.
Tim Legler says Klay Thompson is most surpsing player
The ESPN NBA analyst talks about the Warriors great play in the playoffs and says the Steph and Klay are playing great. He talks about the defensive presence that Bogut brings to the floor and says the Spurs have no answer on the defensive end.
David Lee talks about helping team however he can
The Warriors All Star forward says that he is activated for this series and is getting better everyday. He says that in game 6 last series that he wanted to do everything he could to uplift his team and help them out however he could.
Billy Beane says it's too early to judge the season
The A's general manager stops by for his weekly visit to give his thoughts on MLB replay after last night's blown call. He says the team can find depth through all these injuries and talks about the Daric Barton call up.
Flip Saunders gives his thoughts on the Warriors
The new Timberwolves president talks about how well the Warriors have played in the playoffs and the emergence of Klay and Steph. He talks about San Antonio and how their defense is lacking from what it used to be.
Raffi Torres talks about the Sharks game 1 win
The Sharks left winger joined Bucher and Towny for Tank Talk to chat about importance of their game 1 win over the Canucks, playing the villain in the NHL and the team's mindset going forward in the series.
Karl Malone gives his thoughts on Jason Collins
The former Jazz PF and Hall of Famer joins Bucher and Towny from the dock in Louisiana with a fishing pole. He talks about what he is up to with his life, gives his thoughts on gay athletes in sports.
Billy Beane says Josh Donaldson could be best defensive third baseman
The A's general manager talks about the baseball season being like drafting in the Tour de France. He says he's pleased with Parker and Anderson's recent appearances and talks about the expectations for Dan Straily.
Rick Carlisle talks about the great shooting by the Warriors
The head coach of the Dallas Mavericks says the Warriors need to approach tonight like it's a game 7. He talks about the physicality in the series and says you have to always expect the unexpected in the playoffs.
Matt Maiocco talks about Niners draft picks impact
Our Niners insider talks about the new Niners signee Lawerence Okoye who was an Olympic discuss thrower. He talks about who may come in and have an immediate impact from their draft picks and how the Seahawks compare to the Niners.
Jamie Baker talks Sharks first round playoffs
The Sharks radio analyst takes a look at the Sharks first round series against Vancouver. He says that if the Sharks are firing on all cylinders they can definitely win the series. He also talks about the goaltending battle between the two teams.
Rick Peterson joins B&T for Bay Area Flashback
The former A's pitching coach and current director of pitching development for the Baltimore Orioles looks back at his time with Oakland, coaching Tim Hudson who just won game #200 and a story about Michael Jordan when we played baseball.
JT Snow says Matt Cain is struggling with his location
The former Giants first baseman talks about Brandon Belt finally coming around and hopes he can keep it up. He also talks about Marco Scutaro and Matt Cain and their struggles in the first month of the season.
Nate Thurmond talks about the contribution from whole Warriors team
The HOFer and former Warriors C-F talks about Bogut's great instincts on the court and how he has come on strong in Lee's absence. He says the play of Jarrett Jack's play has been great and Steph Curry is shooting is incredible.
Casey Pratt talks about Brett Anderson's great effort last night
Our A's insider talks about the great A's win last night that went well into the early morning. He says it would have been very crushing to lose after investing so much and discussed the heart that Anderson showed in his relief appearance.
Brevin Knight says he has zero issue with Jason Collins coming out
The former Stanford point guard says that he has a great friendship with Jason and is happy that he can now live his life the way he wants. He talks about his Grizzlies first round series vs the Clips and the great play of Steph Curry and the W's.
Shooty Babitt talks about Yo's presence in the lineup
The CSN Bay Area A's insider is a little worried about the A's pitching staff and their overall performance so far this season. He talks about the difference Yoenis makes being in the lineup for the A's and talks about what a good player Josh Donaldson ha
Brandon Belt stops by for his weekly report with Towny and Roxy
The Giants first baseman looks ahead to a big 3-game series in Arizona and about the difficulties of facing Ian Kennedy. He talks about his slow start and the great play of some of his teammates including Brandon Crawford.
Mike Sando breaks down the draft in the NFC West
The ESPN NFC West blogger said that the Rams had the best draft of any team in the division based on impact right now. He said that the Niners did a great job reloading for the future and took on a risk on Marcus Lattimore.
Mark Mulder talks A's struggles.
Former Athletics ace and ESPN analyst, Mark Mulder, talks about the lack of good pitching from Jarrod Parker and the A's starters, in general.
Tank Talk with Joe Thornton.
Sharks great, Joe Thornton, joins the show and talks about the last game of the season and the upcoming playoffs.
Rich Gannon breaks down day 1 of the NFL Draft.
Former Oakland Raider MVP QB, Rich Gannon, talks to Chris and Ric about the first round of draft picks, specifically DJ Hayden and Eric Reid.
Paul Gutierrez on the draft of DJ Hayden
Paul Gutierrez from CSN BAY Area joined Bucher and Towny to talk about the Raiders drafting DJ Hayden despite his heart injury, and what Hayden brings to the Silver and Black
DJ Hayden shares his excitement about becoming a Raider.
Oakland Raiders first round pick, DJ Hayden, joins Bucher and Towny and talks about his injury and the work he put in to get back in shape and what he can bring to the new-look Raiders.
Vic Tafur breaks down the Raiders draft outlook
Our Raiders insider from the SF Chronicle looks at what the Raiders might do with their 3rd pick. Will they pick at that spot or trade down, that's everyone's question right now. He thinks that the Raiders can get Floyd even if they trade down.
Amy Trask stops by at the Raiders draft party
The Raiders CEO talks with Papa, Roxy and Rod about the new deal between the team and 95.7, the going ons of the organization on draft day and looking forward to the new season.
Matt Maiocco on Draft Day
Matt Maiocco, our 49ers Insider from CSN Bay Area, joined the Raiders Draft Special to discuss what picks the 49ers might pick, and if they might make some trades with the Raiders
Jim Weyermann on Warrios D-League post season success
Jim Wireman, the president of the Santa Cruz Warriors, joined Bucher and Towny to talk about his D-League team's post season victories, how the big team is doing, and getting the Cruz up and running
Matt Maiocco speculates on 49ers drafts
Matt Maiocco, our 49ers Insider from CSN Bay Area, joined Bucher and Towny to talk about who the Niners might draft, and who they may trade draft picks with
David Lee on his injury
In the second part of Bucher and Towny's interview with David Lee, the Warriors center talks about his injury, and the Dubs win in Denver
David Lee talks about supporting his team from the bench
The Warriors forward joins Bucher and Towny for two segments and this is part 1 where Lee talks about his injury and how he is still showing his support the team throughout their playoff run.
Stepfan Taylor is getting ready for the draft
Former Stanford RB Stepfan Taylor joined Bucher and Towny to talk about his career with Stanford, getting ready for the NFL Draft, and where he thinks he may go in the NFL
Jim Mastro doesn't think NFL teams will figure out pistol
Mastro, who helped coach Kap at Nevada, is not surprised at all the success Colin is having. He says he isn't willing to help any team in helping stop the Niners offense and says the Niners offense makes the defenses one dimensional.
David Lee is very excited to finally be in playoffs
The Warriors F talks about Steph Curry's great shooting year, facing Denver in the playoffs and what it means to finally make it to the postseason.
The Billy Beane Report
The A's general manager talks about how much he's always like Jed Lowrie, the great catching combo between Norris and Jaso, Josh Donaldson's progression at third and his thoughts on the Astros.
Brent Burns is getting ready for the playoffs
Sharks forward Brent Burns joined Bucher and Towny to talk about switching from defense to offense, facing his old team the Wild, and getting ready for the playoffs
Shira Springer
Shira Springer from the Boston Globe joined Bucher and Towny to talk about latest developments from the Bostom Marathon bombing investigation
RC Bufford looks to the NBA Post Season
Spurs GM RC Bufford joined Bucher and Towny for the Court Side Conversation to talk about the Spurs team health in the post season, and the Warriors making the playoffs
Sal Bando talks about upcoming 1973 World Series celebration
The former A's third baseman talks about the current A's ballclub and the way that Billy Beane has put together a great team with his budget. He also looks back on when he played on the three straight titles in the 70s.
Aaron Boone says the A's are for real
The ESPN MLB analyst talks about the A's hot start and how the rest of the league is really taking notice. He talks about Barry Zito's resurgence and who has the advantage in the NL East.
Casey Pratt updates A's during Astros series
Our A's insider talks about Adam Rosales' rehab, Jarrod Parker's early season struggles, Nate Freiman's first career homer and the upcoming baby for Casey.
Brian Scalabrine gives his thoughts on events in Boston
The former Celtics forward and current CSN New England analyst talks about the events that occurred in Boston yesterday and also transitioned to talk about the Warriors chances in the playoffs.
Shooty Babitt talks about sports and real life
Our CSN MLB insider talks about athletes trying to move on and play games after hearing of this tragic news and how events like this make people realize what is really important.
Mike Salk updates what's going in Boston
The WEEI afternoon radio host in Boston checks in with Bucher and Towny to give his take from Boston about the events that have gone on there today. He says the feeling around town has gone from fear to curiosity about everything that has happened.
Brandon Belt says the Giants never give up
The Giants 1B talks about the team's series win in Chicago and how they don't give up until the game is over. He talks about Hunter Pence's contribution so far this season and talks about his love for milkshakes.
John Jaso says players have to focus on their own game not their opponent
The A's catcher says the team will be playing with heavy hearts tonight for everyone in the Boston area. He gives his thoughts on Jarrod Parker and other starting pitchers so far this year and says that baseball is a mental game.
George Brown gives us Boston marathon news
George Brown of 24/7 News joined Bucher and Towny to give us some breaking news on the explosions at the Boston Marathon, and the news that the fires at the JFK Library may have been an unrelated electrical fire
Vince Cotroneo talks about A's hot start
The A's radio play by play and analyst talks about how well the A's are playing right now and the big series against the Tigers upcoming. He also talks about guys on the team who know last year wasn't a fluke.
Mark Mulder says the A's are carrying over from the end of last season
The former A's starting pitcher talks about the power surge from Oakland this season. He talks pitching and how it's all about winning games, no matter what it takes. He also talks about how Barry Zito has reinvented himself as a pitcher.
Torii Hunter has high praise for the A's play
The Tigers OF talks about playing on a new team this season and about moving around teams throughout his career. He talks about how well the A's are playing and the slow start by the Angels.
Josh Donaldson talks about facing Tigers pitching
The A's third baseman talks about how he's becoming more comfortable at third, the team's situational hitting and about players charging the mound.
Ryan Cook says so far so good
A's Pitcher Ryan Cook joined Bucher and Towny to talk about the A's 8 game winning streak, the Quentin/Greinke dust up, sweeping the Angels, and the upcoming match up with the Tigers.
Flip Saunders says watch out for Lakers in first round
The former NBA head coach and current ESPN NBA analyst says that the Lakers vs Warriors game is very pivotal as far as the playoff race goes. He talks about the many different storylines that will come up in the playoffs this season.
High Road, Low Road 4-11-13
The weekly segment where Bucher and Towny get to let loose, this week, has the guys talk about Rolando McClain, the Masters and the LA Angels.
David Lee says this has been his best season as a pro
The Warriors F talks about how it feels to finally make the playoffs and some post game celebrations that went on. He talks about his coach Mark Jackson and trying to stay ahead of Houston for the six seed.
Billy Beane really feels bad for Scott Sizemore
The A's general manager hits on a ton of topics around Oakland's quick start. He talks about the second base position, Chili Davis as the team's hitting coach and when Josh Reddick may be back.
Patrick Marleau the highs and lows of the season
Patrick Marleau from the Shan Jose Sharks joined Bucher and Towny Tank Talk to talk about spending his whole career in San Jose, tonight's game against Detroit, and the Sharks' post season push
Casey Pratt breaks the news of Sizemore's torn ACL
Our A's insider joins Bucher and Towny live from Anaheim to discuss the Scott Sizemore torn ACL which will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Jeff Van Gundy talks about Warriors making playoffs
The ESPN NBA analyst says he's happy for his friend Mark Jackson on making the playoffs with the Warriors this season. He talks about possible playoffs matchups and also gives his thoughts about if he wants to coach again.
Art Howe looks back on his time in Oakland
The former A's manager stops by to talk about the young Astros this season, the A's this season under Melvin and looking back on his favorite parts of his time as the manager of the A's.
Matt Maiocco on what makes a good draft pick
Matt maiocco, our 49ers Insider from SCN bay Area, joined Bucher and Towny to go over draft prospects, and how players like AJ Jenkins in last year's draft didn't know they were on the Niners' radar
Vivek Ranadive trying to keep Kings in Sacramento
A minority owner of the Warriors who is trying to keep the Kings in the capital city talks to Bucher and Towny about what's going on with the Kings and the likelihood of them staying in Sacramento.
Rich Aurilia doesn't expect any umpiring changes
The former Giants SS talks about Pablo Sandoval's weight, his expectations for Tim Lincecum nowadays and other happenings with the Giants this season.
Casey Pratt says Jed Lowrie can hit 20 jacks
Casey Pratt, our A's Insider from CSN California, joined Bucher and Towny to look at the match up between the A's and Angels, and the expectations of Jed Lowrie
Steve Lavin says Rick Pitino has a slight edge in the Championship game
ESPN analyst and St. John''s coach, Steve Lavin joins Bucher and Towny to discuss tonight's NCAA title game. We discuss advantages and disadvantages.
Brandon Belt says he lost weight while being sick
San Francisco Giants, first baseman, Brandon Belt joins Bucher and Towny to discuss Lucky Break, his favorite restaurant, and the upcoming series against the Rockies.
Kent Bazemore joins Bucher and Towny to talk Warriors playoffs
Warriors Guard, Kent Bazemore joins Bucher and Towny to discuss the Warriors' playoff chances and we discuss the teams' facial hair as well.
Shooty Babbitt says Reddick has hussle
Former A and current MLB scout Shooty Babbit joined Bucher and Towny to give us his take on Reddick's injury, how many times the A's should beat Houston, and Jed Lowrie's play thus far
Mark Mulder says Jed Lowrie has hunger
Mark Mulder joins Bucher and Towny to discuss Oakland A's and baseball around the league.
Brandon Belt on taking the series in LA
Lucky Break 2 Celebrity Judge Brandon Belt from the Giants joined Bucher and Towny to talk about being sick on Opening Day, and looking forward to Opening Day at AT&T Park
Keenan Allen on being under the Pro Day Microscope
Former Cal Bears Wide Receiver Keenan Allen joined Bucher and Towny to talk about getting ready for his Pro Day, being under intense scrutiny for Pro Day, and, how fast his time with the Bears went.
David Lee on the Warriors Playoff Push
Warriors Center David Lee joined Bucher and Towny to talk about the Warriors' home stand, getting set for the playoffs and playoff beards, and getting ready for a roadtrip
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