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The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles

Bonneville Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
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Darius Acuff
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New York Knicks
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The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles, live on Sactown Sports from 2 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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The Drive Guys with Kevin "Whitey" Gleason and Allen Stiles.

Some fans of Sacramento baseball and the push to garner a MLB club in the city were a little upset that the city was not mentioned in the ESPN, Jeff Passan piece on baseball expansion, listen to the fellas discuss the issue at hand and what it means ... more

The fellas discuss Ben Simmons and his non-guaranteed deal and what he can provide for the Kings.

The guys are back at it on a Tuesday after the holiday. The 49ers are one day closer to playing for real and the fellas are all over everything to get you ready for the game.

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Ken Korak
Longtime radio voice of the Oakland A's
Oakland Athletics
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 08.14.26
Matt McDonald
Co-founder of River City's Baseball Initiative
River City's Baseball Initiative (RBI)
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 08.14.26
Greg Swartz
NBA writer for Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 08.07.26
Greg Schwartz
NBA writer
Bleacher Report
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 08.07.26
Mike Sando
Staff writer for The Athletic, QB tiers author
The Athletic
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 08.06.26
Dan Favalli
NBA writer for Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 08.06.26
Dan Favale
Bleacher Report writer, NBA analyst
Bleacher Report
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 08.06.26
Marcus D. Smith
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Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 08.05.26
Jack Dan
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Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 08.05.26

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Kevin Gleason
Host of The Drive Guys on Sactown Sports; co-host; Sacramento-area sports show presence
Allen Stiles
Co-host of The Drive Guys; Sacramento-area sports show presence; hosts with Kevin Gleason

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The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 07.13.26
Q: What do you think about the Kings' approach to Acuff versus Kuminga this offseason?
The hosts and Thompson discuss that Acuff could be the engine and a 1A option if given time, but Kuminga could bring elite athleticism as a complementary piece; both players offer different paths to building a dynamic core, and the team should be patient but opportunistic in leveraging both in strategic ways.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 08.14.26
Q: What did you tweet about Jacob Wilson's errorless streak and how it reflects overall defensive play?
Korak explains that Wilson's streak highlights the trend toward fewer ground balls and emphasizes Wilson's defense as outstanding, while noting past shortstops and the changing nature of the position.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 08.03.26
Q: Cam, from Summer League to the Kings' needs, how does Emmanuel Acuff fit and what did you see that supports him being a long-term piece?
Cam explains that Acuff showed flashes of making plays downhill, has a high basketball IQ from his college system under Coach Cal, and could handle responsibilities early in the season, though rookie inefficiencies are expected and development will be key.
The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 08.06.26
Q: Is that unanimous? Did everybody say that? Is that something that you spiced up the article? How did that come about?
I didn't ask every single person, but there's a very strong feeling that Purdy has surpassed Garoppolo, and I'd be surprised if anyone still had Garoppolo higher. It reflects the consensus view among many voters, even if not every single one agreed.
The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 07.28.26
Q: You mentioned covering the Kings last year through a difficult period; in your view, which aspect of the season was more demanding on you personally?
The behind-the-scenes dysfunction and players not buying into the coach's plan were the hardest, as it tested the team dynamics and exposed personal stakes beyond the on-field results.

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A high-energy, opinion-driven sports show anchored in Sacramento that blends deep-dive NBA analysis with lively banter, listener interaction, and draft chatter. Episodes frequently dissect playoff series, player performances, and coaching decisions, while weaving in trade rumor talk, draft prospects, and local sports culture. The format balances data-driven insights with entertaining takes, pop-culture riffs, and fan call-ins, making it a go-to for timely Kings-centric discussion, as well as broader league context and near-daily entertainment surrounding the NBA. A notable strength is the hosts' chemistry and willingness to mix serious analysis with approachable, personality-driven banter, which can make it appealing to both hardcore basket... more

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