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The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles

Bonneville Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
NBA
NBA Draft
San Francisco 49ers
Basketball
Darius Acuff
Summer League
Ben Simmons
NBA Summer League
Sacramento
NFL
Las Vegas
Jalen Durin
Lebron James
Kawhi Leonard
Los Angeles Clippers
Keegan Murray
National Football League
Jonathan Kuminga
NBA Free Agency

The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles, live on Sactown Sports from 2 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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Kyle Draper and Jason Anderson join the show in the fourth hour and give their thoughts on the Kings season.

More Kings media dignitaries joins the show in the third hour, inclduing Sean Cunningham of KCRA. The guys continue the discussion on the Kings season preview as they get ready to take on the Clippers tonight.

The "Purple Palooza" show continues as long time Kings reporter Antonio Ray Harvey joins the show in the second hour and predicts the Kings to win around 23 games this season.

Whitey and Allen begin the show in hour one with the intro to their "Purple Palooza" show! A look in to the upcoming season fof the Kings on opening day. Listen as Cameron Salerno joins the show and gives his seasons thoughts on the team heading into... more

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Jerry Reynolds
Kings analyst and former coach
Kings organization
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 10.09.26
Kyle Draper
Former Kings announcer, host of Resilient Path podcast
Resilient Path
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 10.09.26
Steve Raible
Voice of the Seahawks, former Seahawks player
Seattle Seahawks
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 10.08.26
Mark Varnum
Head football coach, Manteca High
Manteca High School
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 10.07.26
Mike Sando
Analyst, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 10.07.26
Kenny Caraway
Sacramento-area sports media personality
Kenny Caraway (KC)
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 10.06.26
Rod Brooks
Guest joining the show to discuss NFL injuries
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Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 10.01.26
Omari Sankofa
Sports journalist discussed NBA free agency
Detroit Free Press
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 09.30.26
Quantrell Jackson
Head football coach, McClatchy High School
McClatchy High School
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 09.30.26

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Kevin Gleason
Host of The Drive Guys; long-running Sacramento-area sports talk figure
Allen Stiles
Co-host of The Drive Guys; Sacramento-area sports talk personality

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 10.07.26
Q: What stands out to you about the 49ers and Seahawks coming up?
Sando highlights the 49ers' offensive efficiency, with Purdy playing well and the defense often leading the scoring; Seattle's offense is less consistent, and the matchup hinges on Seattle's defense trying to slow Purdy and the 49ers' balanced attack.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 10.07.26
Q: Coach Varnum, what stands out to you about the matchup and your team's identity this season?
Coach Varnum explains their smash-mouth defense, balance with a potent run game and emerging receiving threats, stressing a focus on toughness, consistency, and teaching life lessons beyond football.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 09.28.26
Q: What has Doug Christie learned from last season that shapes how you approach this year?
Christie discusses adapting, maintaining accountability, and maximizing practice time, while prioritizing organization to build a resilient, competitive team.
The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 09.29.26
Q: How might the Kings approach the upcoming draft and potential roster moves given this season's expectations?
The discussion centers on balancing risk and reward in the draft, with an openness to add talent that complements Sabonis and Acuff, while acknowledging that the 2024 class could be weaker and that strategic moves could revolve around maximizing value rather than chasing immediate fixes.
The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 09.29.26
Q: From Media Day, what's the biggest takeaway about Sabonis and Acuff's roles this season?
Mark Jones emphasizes Sabonis' ongoing impact as a seasoned center and facilitator, while Acuff is highlighted as a dynamic rookie with ball-handling ability who should contribute early and help shape the Kings' offensive identity.

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Two Sacramento-area sports talk hosts bring a fast-paced, opinion-driven mix of basketball and football commentary, guest interviews, and fan interactions. Across recent episodes, the show frequently centers on high-profile NBA topics (notably Ben Simmons and Kawhi Leonard-related discussions), Clippers governance, Kings roster dynamics, and occasional NFL insights, often weaving in pop culture banter and light humor. Guests range from national analysts and former players to local sports figures, providing a balance of insider analysis and personal anecdotes. The format blends lively debate with deep-dives on strategy, contract/salary-cap implications, and host banter, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy energetic, late-afternoon s... more

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7. Rod Brooks
8. Omari Sankofa

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