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The Sports Virus

Sportscaster Joe Castellano talks to a variety of sports figures from around the country about the latest news. These in-depth conversations take you inside the personalities of the people involved in the sports we love to watch, listen and read about.

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00:34:30

49ERS DROP TO 1-2, GIANTS FINAL WEEK

The Sports Virus ·

2024/09/24

The 49ers blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter in their Week 3 loss to the Rams. What went wrong and was there a silver lining for San Francisco?

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00:35:58

49ers Open Season with MNF Win Over Jets, Giants...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/09/10

Mason gives the Niners an obvious 1-2 punch when CMC comes back. We discuss why San Francisco's depth will be a big key this season in a Super Bowl title or bust year. The Giants will be winding up their season soon so we take a peak at what's important for 2025.

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00:36:48

Giants in the Thick of the Race, Steph Leads US to...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/08/13

Do the Giants really have the "best rotation in baseball" as Farhan Zaidi proclaimed at the trade deadline? We tackle that question and chat about the critical nature of the series with the Braves. Also, it's time to reminisce about the 2014 World Series championship team that was honored at Oracle Park.

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00:30:01

MLB All-Star Game, Trade Possibilities For...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/07/18

Joe calls for a more exciting Home Run Derby in the future with sluggers like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Ray dissects the Warriors possible trade offer for Lauri Markkanen. They answer the question of whether or not the Giants should be sellers, buyers or stand pat before the MLB trade deadline.

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00:35:20

One Splash Brother Gone; Klay Thompson Departs For...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/07/03

Klay Thompson has left the building, heading to Dallas after an illustrious career with the Warriors that saw him help lead the team to four championships. Ray and Joe chat about his legacy and regrets that Golden State might have. What's next? Is Jonathan Kuminga untouchable or should they trade him? Also, the San Francisco Giants could have a completely different rotation in the second half of the season; will that be the difference to make an impact in the post season?

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00:32:17

WILLIE MAYS TRIBUTE

The Sports Virus ·

2024/06/19

Willie Mays was more than just numbers and All-Star games. We reminisce about some of the great moments in his career and discuss who takes over the title as "greatest living ballplayer."

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00:36:14

JERRY WEST TRIBUTE, GIANTS, NBA FINALS, US OPEN

The Sports Virus ·

2024/06/13

Ray tells some great stories about Jerry West and his trip to Yellowstone, while Joe can relate to putting on the greens at Pinehurst #2 and has a couple of Steve Kline (former Giants pitcher and current head coach of D2 Indiana University of Pennsylvania) quirks to ponder. We tackle the question of whether or not the Giants should be buyers or sellers later this summer at the trade deadline.

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00:32:25

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, GIANTS FINALLY BEAT DODGERS, 49ERS...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/05/16

Ray and Joe talk some golf as Scottie Scheffler holes one for an eagle on the first hole during the podcast. They discuss the state of the San Francisco Giants and analyze the 49ers schedule.

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00:34:21

Giants at Fenway, Our Favorite Analysts, Scheffler...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/05/02

Mike Yastrzemski homers at Fenway right in the middle of the podcast which spurs a conversation about his grandfather Carl, who was a Hall of Fame player for Boston.Somehow Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield becomes a conversation piece. Ray reminisces about Candlestick Park and Hank Greenwald broadcasts. Joe wants to see more of Shawn Estes on Giants game telecasts and George Kontos added to the mix.

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00:33:30

WARRIORS SEASON ENDS IN SACRAMENTO, GIANTS OFF TO...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/04/17

Could it be the last game that Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson play together? We review the 2023-24 season and discuss where the Warriors go from here. The Giants are lacking speed and clutch hitting so far. Will Blake Snell get on track? Real-time baseball talk while San Francisco finishes its series in Miami.

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00:33:38

Giants Rotation Is No April Fool's Joke/NCAA...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/04/02

What is the best sports April Fool's joke ever? Maybe Sidd Finch almost 40 years ago. Certainly the Giants rotation is no joke and we talk about how San Francisco is equipped to compete in 2024. The Shohei Ohtani situation is on the table for discussion. The Final Four is around the corner so we size up some of the top players. And, the Warriors are counting on Draymond Green to keep his cool and join Steph and Klay on a playoff run. Can Andrew Wiggins step up again?

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00:34:56

Giants JD Davis Fiasco, Warriors Without Steph

The Sports Virus ·

2024/03/13

While it didn't work out so well for Davis who lost millions of dollars, how does the Giants plan look as the regular season approaches? We admire the play of Trayce Jackson-Davis as the Warriors try to move up in the standings with time running out before the playoffs.

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00:42:35

Warriors On a Roll, Giants Spring Training, 49ers...

The Sports Virus ·

2024/02/29

The headlines are on the table for Joe and Ray to chat about; Steve Kerr gets a contract extension, while Brandon Crawford heads to St. Louis and the Panda returns. Plus, admiration for Steph Curry as he heads to Madison Square Garden, the site of his coming out party 11 years ago.

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00:37:48

Super Bowl 58 Review, Warriors at the All-Star Break

The Sports Virus ·

2024/02/17

Ray and Joe play a game of what ifs when reviewing Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. A fumble, a muffed punt and a blocked extra point were three key mistakes that the 49ers made as they lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, again. Should they have taken the ball first in overtime? How justified is the narrative surrounding Kyle Shanahan that he can't win the big game?The discussion moves to the hardcourt and why the Warriors are in much better shape before the NBA All-Star break than they were just a

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00:38:17

Super Bowl Preview, Warriors at the Trade Deadline

The Sports Virus ·

2024/01/31

The 49ers made an incredible second half comeback in the NFC Championship to beat the Lions and reach the Super Bowl. Joe and Ray give their thoughts on the key plays in the game and discuss everything from Dan Campbell's decisions to Brock Purdy's running ability. They preview the matchup with the Chiefs in Las Vegas and Ray states his opinion on the Taylor Swift hoopla. Then it's on to some Warriors talk including whether or not they should deal Jonathan Kuminga or Andrew Wiggins before the NBA

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00:34:54

RAY WOODSON ON SUPER BOWL, 49ERS, WARRIORS AND GIANTS

The Sports Virus ·

2023/02/07

Ray Woodson gives his thoughts on the Chiefs/Eagles matchup in the Super Bowl which will be played right there in his backyard in the state of Arizona. We dive into the 49ers quarterback situation, discuss the Warriors possibly moving James Wiseman before Thursday's NBA trade deadline and preview the Giants before pitchers and catchers report to spring training next week.

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00:29:02

GEORGE KONTOS ON CARLOS CORREA SIGNING/GIANTS OFFSEASON

The Sports Virus ·

2022/12/19

Kontos explains why signing Correa is a good move for San Francisco and tells us how he will fit into the clubhouse. He also reveals what he thinks the Giants need to add before the season. We discuss Brandon Crawford's position change and what losing Carlos Rodon does to the rotation.

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00:32:29

TNT ANALYST/FORMER NBA HEAD COACH STAN VAN GUNDY

The Sports Virus ·

2022/11/29

Stan Van Gundy analyzes the Golden State Warriors at length on TheSportsVirus Podcast. We dig deep into how they got past the preseason Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident and discuss what makes Green great for the Warriors. Van Gundy gives his thoughts on what it's like to be an NBA coach and player in this day and age of social media scrutiny. We also get into his relationship with younger brother Jeff, also an analyst for ESPN.

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00:29:17

STEVE LENOX FROM ESPN RADIO ON MLB, NFL, NBA AND HIS...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/11/10

Steve Lenox from ESPN Radio gives his thoughts on MLB banning the shift and picking up the pace of play. We touch on Jeff Saturday getting the Colts head coaching job and what's happened to the New Jersey Nets. We also learn about Steve's career and how he ended up in Bristol.

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00:31:42

RAY WOODSON ON 49ERS, WARRIORS AND BOCHY

The Sports Virus ·

2022/10/26

The 49ers are off to a 3-4 start and former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson gives us his assessment of the season so far. We also chat about the Warriors' depth and how Steve Kerr will go about setting his rotation early in the season. How did Golden State get past the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident? What makes new Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy a great manager? It's all here on this addition of TheSportsVirus Podcast.

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