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Damon and Ratto

Weekdays 2-6pm with Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto.
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Episodes

Do the Warriors even have the pieces for a trade?

Damon and Ratto continue to discuss Thursday's NBA trade deadline and debate if the Golden State Warriors even have assets worth enough to make a trade happen for a player that could legitimately help the team.

Feb 07, 202317 min

Curry injury won't impact the Warriors at the deadline

Damon and Ratto react to Steph Curry's knee injury and debate if it will impact the team's decisions at the trade deadline. Does the injury encourage or discourage their need for a trade, or does it not impact them at all?

Feb 06, 202316 min

BONUS: Kyle Shanahan's Tough Offseason Decisions | 'The 415ers'

From 'The 415ers' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Evan Giddings and Marc Grandi officially turn the page to the San Francisco 49ers' 2023 offseason a week after the team's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. With the season in the rearview mirror, what are the biggest offseason decisions awaiting Kyle Shanahan? If everything goes smoothly with Brock Purdy's expected surgery and recovery, there may not be an issue, but how does Shanahan handle his quarterback situation in trai...

Feb 06, 202311 min

Chatting with Steve Kerr and NBA betting updates

In Hour 3, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto catch up with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, run through a few interesting betting updates from around the NBA, and more.

Feb 04, 202349 min

Nick Friedell: Warriors will "ABSOLUTELY" inquire about Kevin Durant

Nick Friedell, who covers the Brooklyn Nets for ESPN, joins Damon and Ratto to react to Kyrie Irving's trade request. Which teams are lining up for the point guard? And how does Irving's request impact the future of Kevin Durant? Might Bob Myers and the Warriors be calling the Nets about Durant? Friedell thinks so.

Feb 04, 202320 min

Load management, Sean Salisbury, and 49ers at QB

In an extended Hour 2, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto continue their load management conversation, catch up with Sean Salisbury, and discuss the 49ers' options at quarterback aside from Brock Purdy and Trey Lance.

Feb 03, 202358 min

BONUS: Sleeping on Joe Montana | 'No Huddle Podcast'

From 'No Huddle Podcast' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Al Sacco, Brian Renick and Zain Naqvi give their flowers to Tom Brady's illustrious 23-year career in the NFL, how big his impact on the game actually was, Brady's transition into the booth and not to forget about Joe Montana's career in the post season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 03, 202318 min

Warriors' struggles are on the Hall of Famers

Damon and Ratto continue to discuss the Golden State Warriors' season-long issues and place the blame at the feet of the future Hall of Famers. At a certain point, the stars need to start playing better, specifically in crunch time.

Feb 02, 202320 min

Warriors' roster needs to be fixed

Damon and Ratto open the show by discussing another disappointing Warriors loss and debate the holes in the roster as presently constructed. Can Bob Myers fix the issues before the trade deadline?

Feb 02, 202311 min

BONUS: Who Will Start at QB in Week 1? | 'The 415ers'

From 'The 415ers' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Evan Giddings and Marc Grandi discuss the latest drama swirling around the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback position. Plus, the guys discuss Purdy's toughness and how silly arguments to the contrary were. But considering his injury, will he be the 49ers' Week 1 start in 2023? Who is more likely to start that game: Purdy or Trey Lance? Is a Jimmy Garoppolo return possible again? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Feb 02, 202316 min

Warriors Live with Damon and Ratto

Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto get you ready for the Golden State Warriors vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on Warriors Live.

Feb 02, 202322 min

Tom Brady retires and the 49ers quarterback room

In Hour 1, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto discuss Tom Brady's retirement, Kyle Shanahan's comments on his young and injured quarterback room, and break down where the Warriors can continue to improve as they begin to turn things around.

Feb 02, 202349 min

Are the 49ers happy with Purdy and Lance at quarterback?

Damon and Ratto open the show by reacting to Tom Brady's retirement, Kyle Shanahan's comments on his quarterback room, and more. Are Shanahan and the 49ers happy with going into next season with Brock Purdy -- likely coming off elbow surgery -- and Trey Lance -- coming off multiple ankle procedures -- as their top two quarterbacks?

Feb 01, 202314 min

BONUS: Tom Brady Retires - Why he should have kept playing | 'The Best Football Show'

From 'The Best Football Show' ( subscribe here ), Maybe the greatest quarterback of all time is retiring and the football world reacts to the breaking news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 01, 20237 min

Peter King on the 49ers and the Warriors' winning ways

In Hour 3, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto get back to the 49ers, chat with Peter King about San Francisco's offseason, and spend a few minutes on the Warriors' recent winning ways before signing off for the day.

Feb 01, 202348 min

Peter King on 49ers and Tom Brady: "That's what I'd do"

Peter King joins Damon and Ratto to react to the San Francisco 49ers loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, to discuss Brock Purdy's injury, to break down the 49ers' options at quarterback (Tom Brady?), and to debate the potential DeMeco Ryans replacement.

Feb 01, 202324 min

Brady, Shanahan, and Michael Irvin

In Hour 2, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto continue to discuss what a Tom Brady and Kyle Shanahan pairing would look like, revisit a conversation with Michael Irvin from yesterday, and touch on an under-the-radar milestone in the NBA.

Feb 01, 202348 min

DeMeco's new gig and the 49ers' future at QB

In Hour 1, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto react to DeMeco Ryans' reported new gig, discuss the San Francisco 49ers' future at quarterback with Brock Purdy's injured elbow, and debate if Tom Brady should be San Francisco's target.

Feb 01, 202348 min

Would Tom Brady and Kyle Shanahan get along?

Damon and Ratto continue to discuss the future of the San Francisco 49ers quarterback room and debate if a hypothetical pairing of Tom Brady and Kyle Shanahan get along. How would Shanahan react if Brady audibles out of one of his play calls?

Feb 01, 202315 min

Goodbye, DeMeco Ryans! (And good luck)

Damon and Ratto open a Tuesday edition of the show by reacting to the breaking NFL news of he day: San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is the Houston Texans' new head coach. Plus, Sean Payton will lead the Denver Broncos in 2023.

Feb 01, 202310 min

Michael Irvin: 49ers loss to Eagles was "difficult to watch"

NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin joins Damon and Ratto to react to the San Francisco 49ers' 31-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. With Brock Purdy's injury, the game turned ugly quick. But what does Michael Irvin think the 49ers should do now at the quarterback position? And does he think the NFL needs to make changes to the officiating system in the postseason?

Jan 31, 202322 min
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