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The Standard's sports insiders take you on-site, on the road and behind-the-scenes with the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and Valkyries. Essential listening for Bay Area sports fans. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

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Kevin Nguyen
Sports journalist for The San Francisco Standard
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Episode: The Earthquakes, Bay FC, and a World Cup: Soccer’s moment in the Bay
Kerry Crowley
Sports editor at San Francisco Standard, expert on the Valkyries
San Francisco Standard
Episode: PST: How to become a Valkyries superfan in one episode
Danielle Thoe
Co-owner and general manager of Ricky's Bar, SF's first women's sports bar
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Episode: PST: How to become a Valkyries superfan in one episode
Sophia Garrow
Comedy correspondent for PST, leads a truth-or-false game segment
San Francisco Standard
Episode: PST: How to become a Valkyries superfan in one episode
Jake Hutchinson
NFL Draft Analyst and author of the Hutch Report
Hutch Report
Episode: How the 49ers should approach the NFL Draft
John Shea
San Francisco Standards baseball reporter
San Francisco Standard
Episode: Early impressions of Tony Vitello's Giants
Roger Munter
Prospect analyst, publisher of ThereRGiants
ThereRGiants
Episode: Bryce Eldridge and the state of the Giants’ farm system
David Lombardi
Sports reporter providing analysis on the 49ers
San Francisco Standard
Episode: Assessing the 49ers' multi-year roster revamp
Renel Brooks-Moon
Public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants, Oracle Park
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Episode: How Renel Brooks-Moon created the sound of Oracle Park

Hosts

Kerry Crowley
Host of Section 415, The Standard; prominent Bay Area sports journalist
Cary Crowley
Host of Section 415, Bay Area sports journalist
John Shay
Sports writer for The Standard

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Go Kerry

    Glad you got your own show Kerry! You are awesome. Love John Shea's writing, but he's not good radio. Just says what happened in the game with literally no analysis. Sorry John!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roopenpoika
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kerry Crowley is excellent!

    That’s it! That’s the review! Keep it up, Kerry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ezpz246
    United States2 months ago
  • The Standard does sports right

    So excited for this. The Standard really has made itself the big read for sports coverage in the Bay and Kerry is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaraMDez
    United States3 months ago
  • Jack Smith

    Really interesting interview with Jack Smith. I really enjoyed learning about his journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristie2u
    United States5 months ago
  • Yessss

    The standard’s sports team is the best in the biz and I’m excited for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annabanana9275184
    United States7 months ago

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The Standard does sports right, So excited for this. The Standard really has made itself the big read for sports coverage in the Bay and Kerry is great!
New must listen, No one knows Bay Area sports like Kerry Crowley. My new must listen!
Yessss, The standard's sports team is the best in the biz and I'm excited for this!
Kerry Crowley is excellent! That's it! That's the review! Keep it up, Kerry!
Jack Smith, Really interesting interview with Jack Smith. I really enjoyed learning about his journey.

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#100
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Steve Kerr’s uncertain future with the Warriors
Q: What is the biggest strategic lever for Mike Dunleavy to lift the ceiling of this roster next season?
The host and Danny agree the biggest levers are the draft choice at 11, potential trades for a star, and selectively tweaking the playing style to maximize Curry's strengths while integrating younger players, underscoring that a single move is unlikely to fix the roster but a combination could elevate contention.
Steve Kerr’s uncertain future with the Warriors
Q: What does the Warriors' next coaching search look like if Kerr isn't back, and what characteristics would a new coach need to succeed with this particular group and timeline?
The discussion outlines several pathways, from internal candidates to external coaches with NBA experience, noting that a successful fit would need to navigate the personalities, expectations around Curry, and the evolving role of younger players while maintaining Kerr's preferred style or adjusting for it.
Steve Kerr’s uncertain future with the Warriors
Q: And I wonder from your perspective, after talking to Brandon Pajemski and Guy Santos and some of the younger players on this team quit and post at exit interviews on Monday, if you think there's a world in which the Warriors go through a pretty dramatic shakeup this summer, or is it just far more likely that they get their lottery pick, they add that player to the mix, and they move forward with kind of this older aging core that has been a play in team the last several years?
Danny argues that the team isn't necessarily one move away from a title and could pursue a mix of draft additions and strategic trades to become more interesting and competitive, while still aiming to maintain a core that includes Curry and others. The emphasis is on balancing upgrades with development and keeping the veteran core healthy and productive.
How the 49ers should approach the NFL Draft
Q: Jake, the NFL Draft is next week, and before we get into what the 49ers can do and where they can find value on the board, how many hours do you spend preparing for this event and breaking down tape and writing detailed analysis of specific players?
I spend many hours daily in the prep phase, watching numerous tape breakdowns, researching players, and trying to map out the board, which makes the late spring period both exhausting and incredibly informative for how a team could approach the draft.
PST: How to become a Valkyries superfan in one episode
Q: How does the Valkyries' market strategy differ from the Warriors' approach in the Bay Area?
The Valkyries emphasize accessibility and a crowd that skews younger and more female, with partnerships that target women and a perception of a more inclusive fan experience, contrasted with the Warriors' larger, more established mainstream audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Section 415

What is Section 415 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Bay Area–focused sports show that covers Giants, 49ers, Warriors, and local women's sports ecosystems, with in-depth roster, prospect, and off-season analysis, plus behind-the-scenes storytelling from reporters and insiders. Episodes frequently feature scouting notes, contract discussions, and strategic implications for long-term rosters, cap management, and development pipelines. Noteworthy are the on-site reporting angles, guest analysts with deep team knowledge, and a strong emphasis on the Bay Area's sports culture and business side, making it a go-to for listeners who want nuanced, team‑level context and insider perspectives.

Listeners likely appreciate a data‑driven yet narrative approach to major local teams, plus guest expertise ... more

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1. Kevin Nguyen
2. Kerry Crowley
3. Danielle Thoe
4. Sophia Garrow
5. Jake Hutchinson
6. John Shea
7. Roger Munter
8. David Lombardi

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