Category — Broadcast
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Oct 2 & 3
SUN Oct 3 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

(Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle)
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill before his last regular season game as the Giants 3rd Base Coach
Show Open: Talkin’ Baseball Show Open with Marty before game 162: Can the Giants beat the Padres today and win the NL West?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this crazy NL West race that’s coming down to the last game of the regular season
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to talk about the Giants-Padres pitching matchup for game 162
Henry Schulman: Hank Schulman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this exciting NL West race
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the possible ties on game 162
SAT Oct 2 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Curt Smith: Author Curt Smith joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book — “Memories from the Microphone: A Century of Baseball Broadcasting”
Opening Segment: Talkin’ Baseball show open with Marty after the Giants win game 106 Friday night at Oracle Park
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Marty before game 2 of the final series of the regular season vs the Padres: Could the Giants win the pennant today at home?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Window of Baseball after the Giants getting win 106 of the season last night
Paul White: Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to break down this crazy year with the Giants and a look around the league as we head into the postseason
Tim Kirkjian: ESPN’s Tim Kirkjian joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the exciting last weekend of the 2021 regular season
Fabian Ardaya: Fabian Ardaya joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the NL West race as we head to the last weekend of the 2021 season
October 2, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Sept 25 & 26th
SUN Sept 26 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Jessica Mendoza: ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before Sunday night’s baseball matchup: Red Sox vs Yankees
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this last road trip of the regular season, Belt’s bat is heating up and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants get to 101 wins on Saturday night vs the Rockies
Erik Sherman: Author Erik Sherman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “Two Sides of Glory: The 1986 Boston Red Sox in Their Own Words”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Rockies
Mike Ferrin: Mike Ferrin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series finale vs the Rockies
SAT Sept 25 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the Giants winning their 100th game, the first time they have had 100 wins in a season since 2003
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants became the first in MLB to reach 100 wins and hold onto NL West over Dodgers
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to talk about the chances the Giants & Dodgers will end up tied after game 162
Howard Bryant: ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the last week of the regular season
Katie Woo: Cards’ beat writer Katie Woo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the red hot Cardinals team this month
Kreegan Matheson: Toronto Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this year Blue Jays team
Marty on the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame: Marty and Bill talking ball and Marty’s induction to the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame
September 25, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Sept 18 & 19
SUN Sept 19 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Adam Copeland: Copes joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this September Baseball, the Friday’s exciting Giants-Braves game and more
Show Open: Opening segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants beat the Braves 2-0 Saturday night
Ron Wotus: Giants’ 3rd Base coach, Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Braves series, celebrating after clinching the playoff spot and more
Luke Epplin: Author Luke Epplin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his latest book- Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this NL West race, the Tatis and Machado dugout blow up and more
Melissa Lockard: Melissa Lockard joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to break down the 2021 Minor League Season
SAT Sept 18 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Bob Lurie: Bob Lurie joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about bringing back Willie McCovey to SF, the 1978 team, the chances of moving the Giants to San Jose and more
Opening Segment: Talkin’ Baseball Show Open with Marty Lurie after the thrilling extra inning Giants win vs Braves
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Kerry to talk about last night’s crazy Giants-Braves game
Mario Alioto: Giants Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Mario Alioto, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Braves Series
John Rooney: Cards’ Broadcaster John Rooney joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down this Cardinals team
Kevin McAlpin: Braves Reporter Kevin McAlpin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about this year’s Braves team
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about last night extra-inning Giants win and today pitching matchup
September 19, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Sept 11 & 12
SUN Sept 12 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Phil Dixon: Author and Negro League historian, Phil Dixon, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Bill to talk about Ernie Banks and more
Show Open: Talkin’ Baseball show open with Marty before the series finale vs Cubs: Can the Giants get the sweep today in Chicago
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about the Giants magic number (4) to clinch a playoff spot
Martin Vander Pyle: Author Martin Vander Pyle (real name: Marty Lurie) joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie to talk about his book- “The Santo Plan: A Comprehensive, Three-Step Solution for a Better Baseball Hall of Fame”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chonicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows the Baseball before the Series finale vs the Cubs
Kai Correa: Giants’ Kia Correa joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about this Cubs series and September baseball
Mark Simon: Sports’ Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the Giants-Cubs pitching matchup
SAT Sept 11 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Marc Topkin: Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this 2021 Tampa Bay Rays team
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants take the first game vs the Cubs at Wrigley
Henry Schulman: Hank Schulman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Kris Bryant heading back to Chicago to play his old team
Tim Stebbins: Cubs beat writer, Tim Stebbins, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill before game 2 of the Giants-Cubs series talking about this Cubs team after the traded off all the stars
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Kris Bryant returning to Chicago, 9/11 tribute and more
Scott Harris: Giants GM Scott Harris joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about Giants using the opener, September baseball and more
September 11, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Sept 4 & 5
SUN Sept 5 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: Giants’ Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to talk about this Giants-Dodgers series, announcing his retirement this week and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants lose 6-1 to the Dodgers at Oracle Park in game 2 of the series
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chroncle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series Finale vs the Dodgers at Oracle Park
Paul White: Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to talk about September Baseball, using an opener pitcher to start a game and more
Fabian Ardaya: Dodgers beat writer, Fabian Ardaya, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the Series and Season finale vs the Dodgers
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this NL West race, the Wild Card and more
Copes: Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about what does Giants have to do to beat this Dodgers team at Oracle Park today
SAT Sept 4 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Matt Vasgersian: ESPN’s Matt Vasgersian joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill on broadcasting Sunday night’s Giants vs Dodgers series
Opening Segment: Show Open of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants extra inning thriller vs Dodgers at Oracle Park
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about last night’s Giants’ walk-off win against the Dodgers in extra innings
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the great moments from last night’s Giants walk-off extra inning win vs the Dodgers
Robert Murray: Robert Murray from Fansided joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before game 2 of the Giants-Dodgers series at Oracle Park
Bill Madden: Bill Madden joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Yankees radio announcer John Sterling rescued from flooding car by fellow broadcaster
September 5, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 28 & 29
SUN AUG 29 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Adam Copeland: Host of the Leadoff Spot, Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Braves
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talking Baseball with Marty Lurie after the Giants beat the Braves 5-0 Saturday night
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about last night’s win vs the Braves, racing “The Freeze” and more
Charlie Bevis: Author Charlie Bevis joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about his latest book- “Baseball Under the Lights: The Rise of the Night Game”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty& Bill before the series finale vs the Braves
Dominic Cotroneo: Dom Cotroneo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to preview Giants-Brewers series next week
SAT AUG 28 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Tim Kirkjian: ESPN’s Tim Kirkjian joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Braves series to break down this exciting Giants’ offense
Opening Segment: Show Open of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants lose 6-5 to the Braves Friday night
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to break down last night’s loss to the Braves
Mark Bowman: Braves beat writer for MLB.com, Mark Bowman, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to talk about the up and down season for the Atlanta Braves
John Barr: Senior Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations, John Barr joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about scouting the Giants 2008 draft, the home grown talent and more
Rich Waltz: Rich Waltz joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2
August 28, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 21 & 22
SUN AUG 22 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Larry Lester: Author Larry Lester joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book: “The Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell”. The first full biography of the star Negro Leaguer and Hall of Famer.
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talking Baseball with Marty after a thrilling 9th inning Giants win vs the A’s
Ron Wotus: Giants 3rd base coach Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Lamonte’s go-ahead homerun to beat the A’s Saturday, Card collecting as a kid and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the importance of Lamonte Wade Jr for this Giants team, Baseball cards and more..
Shayna Rubin: Shayna Rubin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the Bay Bridge finale at the Oakland Colosseum
Ken Davidoff: The New York Post’s Ken Davidoff joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview Giants-Mets series coming up next week
Ray Fosse: A’s Broadcaster Ray Fosse joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Michael “Iron Mike” Marshall
SAT AUG 21 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Vince Cotroneo: A’s Broadcaster Vince Cotroneo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to talk about this 2021 A’s team, an update on Chris Bassitt’s injury and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talking Baseball with Marty to break down last night’s 4-1 Giants loss vs the A’s
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Giants’ 4-1 loss Friday night
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chonicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Bay Bridge Series
Katie Woo: Cards’ beat writer Katie Woo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry with the latest Cardinals’ news
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Bay Bridge Series at the Oakland Colosseum
Bobby Nightengale: Cincinnati Reds beat writer Bob Nightengale joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty with the latest Reds news: Will Jonathan India win the NL rookie of the year?
August 21, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 14 & 15
SUN AUG 15 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
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Ron Blomberg: Former Yankee and author Ron Blomberg joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson.” Personal insights into the Yankees of the 70’s, Thurman Munson, and Ron Blomberg
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants lose to the Rockies 4-1 Saturday Night
Ron Wotus: Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown his 2000th win, the Field of Dreams game in Iowa
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Rockies at Oracle Park
Sarah Langs: MLB’s Sarah Langs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the Giants signing Crawford to a two-year, $32 million contract extension
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview the Giants-Mets series coming up next week
SAT AUG 14 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Greg Amsinger: MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa between the White Sox and the Yankees
Opening Segment: Talkin’ Baseball show open after the Giants win 5-4 vs the Rockies Friday night
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the Field of Dreams game in Iowa
Alyssa Nakken: Giants Coach Alyssa Nakken joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about Wotus’ 2000th victory, this amazing season so far and more
Vinnie Duber: NBC Sports’ Chicago’s Vinnie Duber joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the game was played at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa
Thomas Harding: MLB.com’s Thomas Harding joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to break down about this Giants-Rockies series before game 3
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill before game 3 of the Giants-Rockies Series
August 15, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 7 & 8
SUN AUG 8 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Ron Wotus: Giants 3rd base coach, Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after a wild Giants win in extra innings vs the Brewers
Show Open: Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after a Giants win with a Two-out rally in the ninth, blown lead in the 10th and finally take the lead in the 11th in Saturday’s game
Dr Donna Halper: Boston-based historian and radio consultant, Dr. Donna Halper, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the 100th anniversary of the first ever live radio broadcast of a baseball game
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about last night’s thrilling Giants win vs the Brewers in extra innings
Melissa Lockard: The Athletic’s Melissa Lockard joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series finale vs the Brewers
Thomas Harding: MLB.com’s Thomas Harding joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty talking Rockies ball
Adam Copeland: Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Bill to talk about last night thrilling win vs the Brewers and what it will take for the Giants to win the series today
SAT AUG 7 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Tony Watson: Giants pitcher Tony Watson joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his return to the Giants after his stint with the Phillies and the Angels
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about last night’s Giants loss in extra inning vs the Brewers
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill before game 2 of the Giants-Brewers Series
Adam McCalvy: MLB.com Brewers beat writer, Adam McCalvy joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to breakdown this 2021 Brewers team
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Giants-Brewers series, the passing of the Astros iconic pitcher J.R. Richard and more
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Brewers Series
Donny Ecker: Donny Ecker joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about what he thought when he first found out he was coaching Kris Bryant
August 7, 2021 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 31 & Aug 1
SUN AUG 1 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Joon Lee: ESPN’s Joon Lee joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to break down the Trade Deadline
Ron Wotus: The Professor, Ron Wotus joins Tallkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Kris Bryant starting today for the team, Wo’s new number and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants beat the Astros 8-6 Saturday afternoon at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Astros
Steve Steinberg: Author Steve Steinberg joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about his new book- “Comeback Pitchers: The Remarkable Careers of Howard Ehmke and Jack Quinn”
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Astros at Oracle Park
Adam Copeland: Copes joins Talkin’ Baseball with Adam Copeland to talk about the Giants landing Kris Bryant, Lomante Wade Jr’s HR on Saturday and more
SAT July 31 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Talkin’ Baseball Show Open: Opening Segment with Marty after the Giants picked up Kris Bryant and Tony Watson at the Trade Deadline
Hank Schulman: Henry Schulman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Giants-Astros series and the Giants landing Kris Bryant on the Trade Deadline
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill to talk about the Giants’ getting Kris Bryant & Friday’s crazy trade deadline
Paul White: Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill after a crazy MLB Trade Deadline
Maria Guardado: MLB.com’s Maria Guardado joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the Giants trading for Bryant and Watson at the last minute in yesterday’s nutty MLB Trade Deadline
Keith Law: Keith Law joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown all the moves from Friday’s MLB Trade Deadline
Gordon Wittenmyer: Chicago Sun Times’ Gordon Wittenmyer joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the Cubs’ fire sale at the Trade Deadline
July 31, 2021 No Comments



