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Damon and Ratto

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

NBA MVP race, plus a look at the Western Conference

In Hour 2, Ray Ratto and Allen Stiles (with Ray driving the show) wrap up their conversation with Warriors insider Monte Poole, break down the NBA's MVP race, take a look at the Western Conference, and more.

Feb 23, 202347 min

Monte Poole: "This could be the last dance" for the Warriors

Monte Poole, Warriors insider for NBC Sports Bay Area, joins Ray Ratto and Allen Stiles to react to the update of Steph Curry's knee injury, Andrew Wiggins' time away from the team, and the future of Draymond Green, Bob Myers, Steve Kerr, and the rest of the organization.

Feb 23, 202319 min

Is a Jimmy Garoppolo return on the table for the 49ers?

Ray Ratto and Allen Stiles react to the news of Brock Purdy's delayed surgery and discuss what options the 49ers have this offseason. Ray is rooting for another reunion with Jimmy Garoppolo. That can't happen, can it?

Feb 23, 202323 min

Curry's knee, Purdy's elbow, and Monte Poole

In Hour 1, Ray Ratto and Allen Stiles (with Ray driving the show) react to the Golden State Warriors' latest update on Steph Curry's injured knee, discuss Brock Purdy's delayed surgery, and start a conversation with Warriors insider Monte Poole.

Feb 23, 202349 min

"Good afternoon, fellow earthling scum"

Ray Ratto and Allen Stiles, with Ray in the driver's seat, open the show by discussing the Golden State Warriors' latest update on Stephen Curry's injured knee.

Feb 22, 202311 min

Tim Kawakami and the Warriors' options

In Hour 3, Whitey Gleason (in for Damon Bruce) and Ray Ratto catch up with legendary Bay Area sports beat reporter Tim Kawakami, discuss the Warriors' options moving forward, and more.

Feb 22, 202349 min

Gauging the Warriors' buyout market interest

In Hour 2, Whitey Gleason (in for Damon Bruce) and Ray Ratto discuss if the Warriors were actually interested in Patrick Beverley, chat with Ray's friend Drew Magary, and more.

Feb 22, 202349 min

Tim Kawakami: No buyout player would play over Anthony Lamb or Ty Jerome

Tim Kawakami joins Whitey Gleason and Ray Ratto to discuss all things Golden State Warriors coming out of the All-Star Break. Are there any players on the buyout market that would even crack Steve Kerr's rotation? When might we see Steph Curry return to the hardwood? Plus, what is Tim hearing about Bob Myers' future?

Feb 22, 202323 min

Did the Warriors even want Patrick Beverley?

Whitey and Ratto react to Patrick Beverley's decision to sign with the Chicago Bulls and to debate if the Golden State Warriors had serious interest in the veteran guard.

Feb 22, 202313 min

Will the Giants ever attract a new star?

Whitey and Ratto continue to discuss the upcoming baseball season and debate if the San Francisco Giants will ever be able to attract a new star.

Feb 22, 20239 min

Can the Giants win fans back without spending big?

Whitey and Ratto discuss recent comments from Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton about spending big in baseball, prompting the guys to discuss if the San Francisco Giants will be able to win fans back without dishing out the dollars for a priority free agent.

Feb 21, 202323 min

Dunk contest solutions and the Warriors' options

In Hour 4, Whitey Gleason (in for Damon Bruce) and Ray Ratto react to a relatively uninspiring NBA All-Star Weekend, try to find a solution to the dunk contest, and debate if there's a solution for the Warriors in the second half of the season.

Feb 21, 202346 min

How important is this offseason for Trey Lance?

Whitey and Ratto discuss the offseason at large for Trey Lance and the San Francisco 49ers and debate how important the next handful of months are for the team's young quarterback.

Feb 21, 202324 min

Trey Lance's offseason and MLB's new rules

In Hour 3, Whitey Gleason (in for Damon Bruce) and Ray Ratto discuss Trey Lance's offseason and what it means for the 49ers and discuss the potential unintended consequences of Major League Baseball's new rules.

Feb 21, 202348 min

The Warriors' future and the future stars of the Bay Area

In Hour 2, Whitey Gleason (in for Damon Bruce) and Ray Ratto continue to discuss the issues facing the NBA, break down the future of the Golden State Warriors, and re-evalutate the hierarchy of young players in the Bay Area right now.

Feb 21, 202347 min

What will the Warriors look like in three years?

Whitey and Ratto discuss the Warriors' options this season and debate if the end of this era of Warriors basketball as we know it is coming to a close. What will the organization look like in three years?

Feb 21, 202311 min

The NBA has some issues

In Hour 1, Whitey Gleason (in for Damon Bruce) and Ray Ratto react to a relatively lackluster NBA All-Star Weekend and discuss the trouble the league is in with the popularization of load management.

Feb 21, 202352 min

BONUS: Brian Bannister Explains Why Older Pitchers Are Now Cool | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): All of a sudden, older pitchers are being accepted more than ever in the world of Major League Baseball. Case in point: Yu Darvish signing a six-year deal at ate 36. Bradfo sits down with San Francisco Giants director of pitching Brian Bannister to explore why teams are now valuing guys in their late 30s and early 40s and when this shift actually happened. Bannister goes on to explain where we are in the evolution of pitching and how throwing hard...

Feb 17, 202341 min

More Kurkjian, MLB's rule changes, and more

In Hour 3, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto wrap up their conversation with Tim Kurkjian, discuss MLB's rule changes, break down the San Francisco Giants' outlook, and more.

Feb 17, 202348 min

Warriors' buyout options, Trey Lance's offseason, and Tim Kurkjian

In Hour 2, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto continue to explore the Warriors' options on the buyout market, discuss Trey Lance's latest media assignment, and chat with Tim Kurkjian about MLB's rule changes in honor of pitchers and catchers reporting!

Feb 17, 202348 min

Tim Kurkjian doesn't think Giants will be a "solid contender"

ESPN's Tim Kurkjian joins Damon and Ratto to celebrate the start of spring training. What does he think of the San Francisco Giants' offseason, despite the Carlos Correa fiasco? Plus, how will MLB's rule changes affect the game?

Feb 17, 202323 min
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