With Authority

The San Francisco 49ers are about to host their first every playoff game at Levi's Stadium. We whip around each position group and make our official picks. And Casey has an under-reported angle that could be the key to the 49ers surprising success this season.

It will be weird seeing Madison Bumgarner take the mound at Oracle Park in a Diamondbacks uniform. Did Farhan Zaidi and the Giants make the right call and was it even their call to make? Plus the Raiders say goodbye and stay on brand til the bitter end. And are the 49ers in trouble or right where they want to be with 2-games left?

Evan Weaver leads all of College Football in tackles, and with a Bowl Game still remaining, has a chance to tie the all-time single season record. On this episode of the pod, we catch up with the senior leader of the California Golden Bears defense for an entertaining extended conversation. Find out what slow jams somehow get Weaver fired up to hit people on the field... Why something weird always happens to him before a game... and which famous person he'd love to tackle if given the opportunity... It's a really cool glimpse into the life of an NFL-bound athlete on the rise. We're Weavin' it with Weaver.

What are you thankful for this week? We share our thoughts on what we appreciate inside and outside the sports world. One-on-one with new Warrior Glenn Robinson III and his heart-warming story of giving. We give out our biggest turkeys of the year -- plus Casey's Thanksgiving meal tradition that is unusual to say the least.

The San Francisco Giants' decision to hire Gabe Kapler was not met with much fan fare. In fact, the announcement tweet was immediately ratio'd. We try to provide a real and honest analysis of why the hiring of the Giants' 39th manager was received the way it was, and why the team firmly believes Kapler is the guy for the job. This episode also features an extended one-on-one interview with Gabe Kapler himself. Is Farhan Zaidi staking his reputation on this hire? Or was Kapler going to have a tough time filling the legendary shoes of Bruce Bochy no matter what happened in the past? We get into all of it here.

RED ALERT! RED ALERT! Stephen Curry will miss at least three months after breaking his left hand. With the Golden State Warriors first season in Chase Center looking like a losing endeavor, we'll discuss why this may not be the worst thing in the world for DubNation. It may be a loooooong season, but the future remains bright -- we think.

The most prolific eater in the history of the world -- Joey "Jaws" Chestnut -- joins us! The San Jose native coaches up Larry as he is forced to eat 24 inches of meatball sub to pay off the MLB Meatball Madness bet that originated in Episode 5. Context: Casey bet Larry the A's would win 15 more games than the Giants, and they did. Chestnut also gives us all the stomach-churning insights and training techniques that make him a World Record holder in virtually every meaningful competitive eating contest around. It's the season finale! And it will satisfy your podcast cravings -- we promise!

George "The Animal" Kittle joins the pod! From his love of orange chicken to his honeymoon workout routine... We covered it all with 49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle. The man got a tattoo of the Joker the day before his wedding and had to wrap his arm to stop the bleeding. Why the Joker? Why did he want to leave Cabo after saying; "I do?" And how does his dad motivate him before every game? It's all here with fried rice and crab!

Warriors first round pick Jordan Poole joins us for an extended conversation! The Golden State Warriors' swaggy rookie tells us how crazy it is to be playing alongside guys like Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell. And in typical 'With Authority' fashion, we quickly go off the rails talking about cats, fashion, and smoothies.

Gilroy's own Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero joins us! The Ghost is a 6x Champ and one of the nicest Bay Area athletes you'll find. He's donating portions of his next fight check to victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting -- which hit very close to home. The tragic events of July 28, 2019 took place right near his father's home. And he had family at the festival the day the shooting occurred. We also dive into his decision to return from retirement, who the real hero is in his household, and mistakenly offer him Cheez-Its ahead of his big nationally televised fight at the Staples Center.

We sat down for a hilarious conversation with "bleeping" Erik Karlsson, the star defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. The 6-time All-Star and 2-time Norris Trophy winner reveals that he really wanted to be a goalie -- until his dad found a unique and painful way of convincing him that was a bad idea. He also shares with us why he returned to the Sharks, their chances of winning the Stanley Cup, and his favorite curse word. Plus: The reasonable explanation for why you will find more than a handful of photos of Erik dressed like a girl.

Meet Oakland's own TRAP YOGA BAE! She may be from the East Bay, but she's about to be an international star. Certified in India, Britteny returned home to create her own brand of Yoga -- complete with a live DJ. The Yogi, entrepreneur, and "twerk aficionado" (her words, not ours), joins us for a very different podcast. BELIEVE US the audio version is entertaining, but the video version on YouTube is much better. Come on a spiritual journey with us. Learn some affirmations. Find your inner peace and trap beats. Stay for the laughs as Larry and Casey attempt to do Trap Yoga.

The 49ers and Raiders both won in week 1. Will we see them win on the same week again this season? Are we being haters? Former NFL Scout and Podcast Guru John Middlekauff joins us with all the answers. Can Derek Carr continue to carve up defenses like he did Monday night? How many wins does Kyle Shanahan need to solidify his status as a high end head coach? Plus -- We look ahead to Week 2 of the NFL season (49ers at Bengals, Chiefs at Raiders)

We bust out the siren for an emergency Antonio Brown podcast! From frostbitten feet, to the helmet issue, to threatening to punch his boss, to emotional apology, to secretly recording his coach, to released by the Raiders, to joining the Patriots. We recap a not so epic 6 months for AB in Oakland, which ends with zero games played.

Another Warriors double feature! Bob Myers joins/attacks us... And Kelenna Azubuike stops by for a surprise visit. Where was the Warriors General Manager and President of Basketball Operations moments after learning Kevin Durant was leaving? One place he did NOT want to be! And the stressful atmosphere in the Warriors locker room last season, which felt like "the air was thin...couldn't get a deep breath." Myers and Beil sort of have a Jimmy Kimmel vs. Matt Damon-type of rivalry going on here. Plus new Warriors Hulk-like color commentator Kelenna Azubuike on following his mentor on TV and the one exercise in the gym he WILL NOT do.

The Golden State Warriors are officially in control of their new state-of-the-art arena. And it's almost surreal that it's here. With the media blackout lifted -- we are BACK INSIDE -- for our 2nd Podcast from inside the Chase Center. And we have not one, but two huge guests. Warriors CEO Joe Lacob joins us for an in-depth conversation that covers his thoughts upon entering the team's new home, the departure of Kevin Durant, the future of the franchise, and an emergency pair of pants. After that we are joined by Warriors center Kevon Looney who tells us about the new manicure and pedicure station inside the arena, battling through injuries in the finals, and gives us a glimpse inside the Warriors Group Text. After all that, on next week's episode, we are joined by a combative Warriors GM Bob Myers, who puts Larry in the timeout seat. So make sure to subscribe.

“I’ve not seen a fighter as outstanding as Devin Haney since Floyd Mayweather Jr. He is the next big thing – the future of boxing.” -- Floyd Mayweather Sr. The next big thing in boxing is about to arrive. Some call him Mini-Mayweather. They will be calling him world champion in the not too distant future. Lightweight contender Devin Haney talks about starting his pro career in a Mexico bar, unique training techniques not normally used by boxers and his upcoming fight in Madison Square Garden. Haney was born in San Francisco, raised in Oakland and about to go worldwide. He joined us in studio for an in-depth conversation. Believe us, you're going to want to invest in this guy.

Episode 20! Are they really still letting us do this? He goes 330 miles an hour and jokes that he works 4 seconds a day. A chat with hot rod legend John Force, coming off his record-setting 150th win. After 2 Bay Bridge series games, are the A's or Giants going to make the playoffs? No split caps. We choose a side when discussing which team is better. TVs inside giant TVs! Our favorite features from a sneak peek of the Chase Center during the media blackout. We couldn't take pictures or video, so we took mental notes. Antonio Brown is human nitroglycerine. Will he blow up on the Raiders? And this episode almost didn't happen. You're going to need to stay til the end for the OUTTAKES from our ridiculous giggle fit.

Stephen Curry will hit jumpers there, Elton John will perform there and thousands of Bay Area fans will eat and drink to their heart's content there. 926 days after breaking ground, the new home of the Golden State Warriors is almost complete. Team president Rick Welts received the key to the arena and we were there to talk with him about a project that has been years in the making. This is the first-ever podcast inside the Chase Center.

Madison Bumgarner stays, Mark Melancon goes. And so does the $18 million left on his contract. Lord Zaidi channels hypnosis to shed payroll and improve the Giants. Arby's should really be sponsoring the A's after the Tanner Roark deal. Pac-12 After Dark is a bust. Who's ready for mimosas on the Palouse? Does it make any sense to play Pac-12 football games at 9am? Who cries at a cartoon? One of our co-hosts. Plus we channel our inner Jim Harbaugh. The definitive answer to the eternal question -- How much milk do I have to drink to be big enough to be quarterback?