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Steiny and Guru

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Golden State Warriors
Lebron James
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco Giants
Kyle Shanahan
Steph Curry
Draymond Green
Stephen Curry
Warriors
Brock Purdy
Basketball
Christian Mccaffrey
Brandon Aiyuk
Football
Giants
NFL
NBA
Yaxel Lendeborg
Al Horford
New York Knicks

Matt Steinmetz and Darlye 'The Guru' Johnson bring you witty banter, emphatic takes, and thoughtful insight weekdays from 10am - 2pm on "Steiny & Guru." The duo loves a good debate, with Guru bringing the unbridled passion of a Bay Area fan to counter Steiny's veteran Bay Area journalist insight.

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Steiny & Guru discuss the 49ers blasting the Rams 27-7, sending a message to the NFL, Brock vs. Stafford, Shanahan vs. McVay, Evans debut, Bosa, Kittle, and Warner's return, and if travel was a factor or just general preparation... It's a Victory Fri... more

Steiny & Guru react to a DOMINANT 27-7 victory for the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams... Kyle bested McVay, Purdy bested Stafford, and everyone looked FRESH. How much better can it get?!

Steiny & Guru discuss how much better the 49ers looked than their opponent and if the X's and O's were the sole reason why!

Steiny & Guru break down how Kyle Shanahan got the best of Sean McVay and the pressure to prepare clearly impacted the game in a way that swayed favor towards the San Francisco 49ers.

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Recent Guests

Kavon Looney
NBA player, guest host interview on the show
Golden State Warriors
Episode: Final Thoughts
Sam Lubman
Filling in for Joe Spadoni
Episode: Morning Crossover: Golf Aspirations + Niners Preseason + Kittle Not Ready?
Kyle Shanahan
Head coach of the San Francisco 49ers (clip discussed in episode)
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: Hour 3: Kyle Shanahan Speaks On Kittle + Boldest NFL Predictions
Tim Kawakami
TK
The Athletic
Episode: Hour 1 - Stribling Looks like a DUDE!
Joseph Lacob
Owner of the Go To State Warriors
Go To State Warriors
Episode: Hour 2 - Why Are the Warriors Talking? + Tim Kawakami
Vic Tafur
49ers beat writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Hour 3 - 49ers Stribling Jumps + Vic Tafur
Vic Taffer
Sports journalist, The Athletic segment guest
The Athletic
Episode: Why Did Dunleavy Speak?
Javi López
Four-time World Series Champion, Giants special assistant to Buster Posey
San Francisco Giants
Episode: Hour 2: How Will the 49ers' Trip To Australia Go?
Mike Kruco
Longtime Giants announcer
NBC Sports Bay Area
Episode: Hour 3: Draymond Green's Understanding + Making The Call

Hosts

Matt Steinmetz
Co-host and primary host, Bay Area sports journalist with show-wide influence.
Darlye Johnson
Co-host, known for strong takes and Bay Area sports insight.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • The yelling is awful

    When they start yelling and arguing it’s a cheap substitute for content

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Treb Rendal
    United States2 years ago
  • Typical Clueless radio blowhards

    When it comes to a sports talk show you want intelligent takes. With this show you get “Aaron Judge is gutless” because he chose the New York Yankees over the San Fransisco Giants. That should tell you all you need to know about what you’ll get from this show. No one likes a homer but the only thing worse is a whiny, bitter homer with a mic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MicroTransactionsAreBullshit
    United States2 years ago
  • 95.7 the shame

    Ray Ratto and Damon Bruce were by far my favorite radio personalities. I can't believe the station let them go, and kept the unlistenable Steiny and Guru. I'm deprogramming the station, i used to love listening, with Joe Lo & Dibs and Damon & Ratto. Now you're dead to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cinemaniac23
    United States4 years ago
  • Conforto!

    Conforto is a much better player than you think. Go on BaseballReference.com and compare Conforto’s numbers to Correa’s. Very close. Plus you’ll see Conforto is a gold glove caliber right fielder.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States4 years ago
  • Good for laughs and my mental health.

    I listen to you guys to rot my brain, and I mean that in a good way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil from KC
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts deliver energetic, debate-forward takes that can be polarizing but are engaging.
Chemistry between Steiny and Guru anchors the show even when guests spice up the discussion.
Listener feedback often notes strong banter and deep knowledge of Bay Area teams.

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#66
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Full Show: Steiny & Guru, August 13, 2026
Q: What is the main issue fans have with the Warriors' off-season moves?
Fans feel the team didn't improve enough and that the front office is cautious or hesitant, especially after not landing marquee targets like LeBron or other big trades; callers and hosts weigh whether this approach is prudent given Steph Curry's window and the salary cap constraints.
Hour 1 - Why Do We LOVE Football?
Q: What do you want from tonight's preseason game?
Desire to see Deshaun Stribling perform and to gauge the backup QB situation, with expectations around how much Mac Jones will play.
Hour 3 - 49ers Stribling Jumps + Vic Tafur
Q: What is your read on Brock Purdy's ceiling and how much can Shanahan unlock in him?
Tafur argues that Purdy has shown year-over-year improvement, with a high ceiling and strong pocket readiness, suggesting Shanahan can continue to optimize his progression rather than invent a new ceiling.
Hour 3 - 49ers Stribling Jumps + Vic Tafur
Q: Hey Vic, how good can this 49ers team be with guys coming back and a healthy lineup?
Vic Tafur responds that with a healthy Nick Bosa, a returning Fred Warner, and an upgraded secondary, the defense should be formidable, while the offense has ample talent and playmakers; health and depth at guard remain key questions.
Hour 2: Kyle Shanahan More Important Than QB? + Brian Geltzeiler Talks Curry & Draymond
Q: Is Kyle Shanahan more important than the starting quarterback on the 49ers?
The hosts argue yes in certain contexts, noting Shanahan's ability to extract peak performance from various quarterbacks while shaping the roster and offense, though opinions differ on the degree of influence and where the line is drawn.

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A pair of Bay Area hosts mix sharp sports analysis with bold, opinionated banter across football, basketball, and baseball. The show frequently panels around hot-button topics like roster construction, cap dynamics, and leadership during crises, often anchoring conversations with expert guests for deeper NFL context and roster nuance. Across episodes, it stands out for its cross-sport energy, willingness to challenge conventional takes, and a chemistry-driven format where veteran insight collides with fan passion. Notable is the balance between big-picture questions (contract economics, aging rosters) and on-the-ground roster decisions, plus moments of humor and listener interaction that keep debates lively for a broad sports audience.

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1. Kavon Looney
2. Sam Lubman
3. Kyle Shanahan
4. Tim Kawakami
5. Joseph Lacob
6. Vic Tafur
7. Vic Taffer
8. Javi López

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