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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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00:45:49

REMINISCING WITH LEGENDARY PBP ANNOUNCER VERNE LUNDQUIST

The Sports Virus ·

2022/10/06

Whether it was the NFL, college sports, golf or the Olympics, Verne Lundquist was on the microphone for amazing historical moments. We reminisce about those calls and special events including "The Catch," the Christian Laettner shot and the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan Olympic figure skating saga. We talk about his analysts and even his long-time statistician during this fun-filled conversation with an incredibly versatile sports broadcasting legend.

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00:31:10

RANDY CROSS TALKS 49ERS, TREY LANCE, SUPER BOWL MEMORIES

The Sports Virus ·

2022/09/13

Cross talks about what it takes for a quarterback to survive in the NFL these days and why Trey Lance has the tools to succeed. He also tells some stories about Joe Montana, The Catch, The Drive and other great memories from his time in San Francisco.

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00:35:08

RAY WOODSON ON JIMMY G STAYING WITH 49ERS, GIANTS WOES

The Sports Virus ·

2022/09/02

Ray Woodson and Joe Castellano do a thorough examination of the Niners quarterback situation now that Jimmy G remains with the team as the backup to Trey Lance. Can it work out without being a distraction or will it be a full blown soap opera? Also, what happened to the San Francisco Giants and what can they do to improve in 2023?

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00:28:05

SPORTS ANCHOR SCOTT REISS ON LEAVING STANFORD RADIO...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/08/25

Scott Reiss is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster who served as the radio play-by-play voice of the Stanford Cardinal. He was also an anchor/reporter for KTVU in San Francisco as well as a host for Comcast SportsNet. Scott gives us his thoughts on the Bay Area teams, USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 Conference and he explains why he's moving on to his next opportunity in Kansas City.

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00:28:40

A TRIBUTE TO VIN SCULLY - RAY WOODSON MEMORIES, BOB...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/08/04

Vin Scully spent a lifetime in the broadcast booth with the Dodgers (67 seasons) and on network broadcasts including the World Series. Joe and Ray take a look back at some of the great moments as they reflect on a Hall of Fame career and discuss what made Scully so great.

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00:11:40

WILL CLARK #22 RETIRED BY GIANTS

The Sports Virus ·

2022/07/31

Will Clark has been a guest of TheSportsVirus over the years and has discussed several interesting topics including: the pressure of being a first round draft pick, hitters dealing with shifts in recent years, rule changes to protect players and what it takes to be a clutch player. Today we revisit those chats with the man of the hour in San Francisco.

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00:34:54

LEGENDARY LA KINGS ANNOUNCER BOB MILLER REMINISCES...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/07/21

Bob Miller talks about his long career with the Kings from beginning (1973) to end (2017). We get to hear stories about the Triple Crown Line, the Miracle on Manchester, Wayne Gretzky and the team finally winning its first Stanley Cup championship in 2012.

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00:34:07

RAY WOODSON ON GIANTS HEADING TO BREAK HOT, 49ERS AND...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/07/18

What's working and not working for the Giants as they head to the All-Star break? Ray Woodson helps us dissect their season and what they might need to do as the trade deadline approaches. We also discuss a possible Kevin Durant reunion with the Warriors and touch on Trey Lance's readiness to be the quarterback the 49ers need now.

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00:47:47

FORMER SJ MERCURY COLUMNIST MARK PURDY ON GIANTS,...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/07/05

Mark Purdy might be retired, but he still has plenty of opinions about sports. We chat about an unhappy 4th of July outside of sports, then dive into the state of the Giants and issues with the A's stadium project. Mark gives his thoughts about new Sharks GM Mike Grier and the future of the team. Plus, we discuss USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten Conference.

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00:31:44

ROY FIRESTONE ON MLB, GOLF AND HIS CAREER

The Sports Virus ·

2022/06/28

Roy Firestone joins TheSportsVirus Podcast to talk about his recent enshrinement into the California Sports Hall of Fame. We chat about his love of baseball which goes back to being a bat boy at Orioles spring training and developing a relationship with Hall of Famers like Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer. Roy gives his thoughts on some new baseball rules and expresses his concern for the state of professional golf with the addition of the LIV golf series. He also tells great stories about his long

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00:28:34

FORMER KNBR HOST RAY WOODSON ON NBA FINALS, GIANTS

The Sports Virus ·

2022/06/14

Ray Woodson details why the Warriors took a 3-2 lead over the Celtics in the NBA Finals on Monday night. We discuss the spectacular play of Andrew Wiggins and talk about how Steve Kerr has handled Draymond Green. An NBA Finals MVP evaluation is also on the docket, as Steph Curry went from a 43-point Game 4 to an 0-9 three-point shooting performance in Game 5. Plus, Ray gives Farhan Zaidi credit for the San Francisco Giants recent resurgence.

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00:23:34

FORMER GIANTS 3B COACH TIM FLANNERY ON MLB,...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/05/25

Tim Flannery spent 36 years in the major leagues as a player for the Padres and coach for San Diego and the San Francisco Giants. Following retirement, does he miss being in uniform? How does he feel about the way analytics are controlling the way front offices evaluate players? And, what made Buster Posey and Joe Panik great before they decided to hang 'em up in 2022. The answers are all found here on this week's TheSportsVirus Podcast!

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00:42:55

TIM KAWAKAMI ON WARRIORS GAME 1 WIN OVER MAVS,...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/05/19

Tim Kawakami gives his thoughts on why the Warriors took care of business on Wednesday in a very different way than how they beat the Grizzlies in the second round of the playoffs. We discuss the value of Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney to the Dubs and take a guess at what adjustments Jason Kidd and the Mavericks might make the rest of the series. Tim also explains why The Athletic has been successful and details some of his philosophies on covering sports in the Bay Area.

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00:31:21

JOE SALVATORE FROM IHEART RADIO TALKS...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/05/11

Joe Salvatore joins Joe Castellano to break down game four of the Warriors/Grizzlies series that saw Golden State take a 3-1 lead. They discuss the "code" that has been the talk of the series and how social media has impacted some of the players. The A's struggles, the Giants' recent rebound and Buster Posey's retirement are also topics of conversation. And, we learn more about Salvatore's lengthy career.

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00:23:08

NBC SPORTS BAY AREA WARRIORS REPORTER KERITH BURKE ON...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/05/03

Kerith Burke and Joe Castellano discuss the Draymond Green flagrant 2 foul and the consequences for the Warriors as they try to beat the Grizzlies in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Series storylines are covered as well as a trip down memory lane back to Kerith's time with SNY covering the UConn women's basketball team.

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00:26:57

LEGENDARY CBS SPORTS DIRECTOR BOB FISHMAN ON HIS LAST...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/04/07

Bob Fishman had a dramatic final show at the 2022 Final Four in New Orleans. He describes his emotions directing his last game and reminisces about his 50-year career at CBS Sports. We discuss his relationship with producers and the technical crew as well as announcers. And, Bob gives us a personal Coach K story.

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00:27:52

WESTWOOD ONE PBP ANNOUNCER KEVIN KUGLER ON MARCH MADNESS

The Sports Virus ·

2022/03/21

Kevin Kugler just finished calling first and second round NCAA tournament games in Fort Worth, Texas and he joins TheSportsVirus Podcast to chat about his broadcasts and what goes into calling four games in one day. He also discusses the challenges of doing radio vs. television (he also does NFL games on FOX) and explains how he got started as an announcer.

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00:49:01

FORMER MLB PITCHER JOSH TOWERS ON LABOR AGREEMENT,...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/03/14

TheSportsVirus Podcast gets great insight about the new Major League Baseball labor deal from former big league pitcher Josh Towers. We discuss how it works for young players vs. veteran players. Josh also gives his thoughts about how starting pitchers are being developed and we go down memory lane and hear great stories from when he played. Towers has strong opinions about baseball's steroids era too. Plus, we learn about a wiffle ball league he is involved with that is gaining popularity.

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00:38:18

LARRY KRUEGER TALKS ABOUT LEAVING KNBR, 49ERS,...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/03/11

Larry Krueger has plenty of opinions that we have enjoyed listening to on KNBR in all of his different roles at the station for many years. Now he is excited about moving on to a new chapter in his career and he gives us a little insight into his future endeavors. Larry also shares his thoughts about the 49ers' situation as they get ready to trade Jimmy Garoppolo and sign free agents, the state of a Warriors team that has struggled lately and the Major League Baseball lockout. Although a baseball

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00:35:20

RAY WOODSON ON KNBR FIRINGS, MLB MESS, WARRIORS...

The Sports Virus ·

2022/03/03

Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson has a lot to say about MLB's contract squabble on this week's podcast. He also sizes up why the Warriors are in a slump and tells us what he thinks of Trey Lance taking over as the 49ers' starting quarterback. Plus, after two firings at his former employer last week, we discuss the moves by KNBR and what makes the radio talk show business so unstable.

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