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The Lovable A’s – The Drive – 7/29

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss the pros and cons of hiking, the A’s win over the Rangers, the Giants’ series win against the Padres, and AJ Green’s ankle injury. Hour 2 Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about some top NFL headlines, the Hall of Fame Game, Carmelo Anthony playing for Team USA, […]
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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 21: Members of the San Francisco 49ers go through drills during the 49ers...
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Acrobatic Pizza – The Drive – 7/26

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay talk about self preservation, the A’s loss to the Rangers and their need for pitching, and the WNBA’s experiment with hockey style substitutions. Hour 2 49ers play-by-play voice Greg Papa joins the show to chat about training camp and the upcoming season for San Francisco. Dave, Kyle and […]
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Maybe Even February – The Drive – 7/26

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss Dave’s sleep habits, the A’s and Giants losses, why the A’s are still in the driver’s seat for a playoff spot, and Steve Ballmer is WILD. Hour 2 Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about the Giants’ loss to the Cubs, Zion Williamson’s already ticking clock in New […]
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Tamper Tantrum – The Drive – 7/24

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay talk about Dave’s Wikipedia page, the A’s win over the Astros, and the Giants’ win over the Cubs. Each of those games had long-term effects that the guys dive into. Hour 2 Dave, Kyle and Jay take a quick look into the NBA’s investigation of salary cap violations […]
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 22: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics throws out Alex Bregman #2 of t...
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A’s 3B Matt Chapman Joins The Drive – 7/24

Oakland Athletics All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman joins Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay for a fun conversation about the A’s season, his All-Star Game experience, video games, food, movies, and how The Drive is responsible for his success.
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 22:  Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) congratulates Houston Astros...
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Houston, We Have A Problem – The Drive – 7/23

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay open Tuesday’s show with a discussion about movie remakes, and the A’s blowout loss to the Astros and why it underscores bigger problems for Oakland. They also chat about the Giants’ win and their reign as the hottest team in baseball. Hour 2 Dave, Kyle and Jay imagine […]
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 21: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics makes a play at shortstop to ...
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Slow Playing It – The Drive – 7/22

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay kick off Monday’s show with a chat about Dave’s weekend. Then they go over Shane Lowry’s Open Championship win, and the problems highlighted by the A’s series split with the Twins. Hour 2 The guys go over some fun NFL stats and the Giants’ buy-or-sell conundrum. They also […]
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Michael J Fox walking across the street in a scene from the film 'Back To The Future', 1985. (Photo...
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Thinking 4th Dimensionally – The Drive – 7/19

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay kick off their Friday show with a look at the Top Gun trailer. They also try to find out why Kyle is mad, recap the A’s loss to the Twins, and discuss whether Marty McFly or Doc Brown is the sidekick. Hour 2 The guys open the second […]
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PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off during the first ro...
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Call It What It Is – The Drive – 7/18

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss existence, hat etiquette, the A’s and Giants wins, the Open Championship and why golf is the best/worst game to play. Hour 2 The guys have a long talk about the state of sports debate shows and its effect on other media. They also talk about the Open […]
5 years ago
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Digit Al

A’s Move to 14 Games Over .500 By Sweeping Mariners

The A's have now won six games in a row coming out of the All-Star Break.
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 16:  Daniel Mengden #33 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mar...
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Go Away, Janet – The Drive – 7/17

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss company cross promotion, the A’s staying hot against the Mariners, and 538’s crazy-low win prediction for the Kings. Hour 2 The guys yell at each other about ketchup on hot dogs. Then they discuss what’s gotten into the Giants, make the case for 538’s Kings projection, weigh  […]
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DENVER, CO - JULY 15:  Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants hits a first inning three-r...
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A Walk On The Wild Side – The Drive – 7/16

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss how much fun they had at A’s Day with KHTK. They also talk about the Giants’ 19-2 win over the Rockies, the Kings’ over/under, and meth gators. Hour 2 The guys chat about Coors Field and MLB ballpark dimensions, the Warriors and how D’Angelo Russell fits, Urijah […]
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Tools Of Intelligence – The Drive – 7/15

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave is back in the driver’s seat with Kyle and Jay! They discuss Dave’s vacation, the Angels’ combined no-hitter on the night honoring the late Tyler Skaggs, the A’s sweep of the White Sox and Novak Djokovic’s win at Wimbledon. Hour 2 The guys open the second hour with a discussion of […]
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Digit Al

A’s Acquire Homer Bailey From Royals

The A's will send minor league prospect Kevin Merrell in exchange for the starter.
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HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 09:  Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket defended by R...
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Built Like A Linebacker- The Drive – 7/12

Hour 1 Jason Ross is in for Carmichael Dave with Kyle and Jay. They spend the first hour reacting and dissecting all the angles of the Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook trade. Hour 2 The guys keep the discussion about the Rockets-Thunder trade, and decide which team won the trade, and how their championship hopes were impacted. […]
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Hall of Fame Closer Goose Gossage Joined Grant & Doug

Hall of Fame Closer Goose Gossage Joined Grant & Doug
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Interview: Jimmy Rollins

Former MLB shortstop speaks with Grant Napear and Doug Christie.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up before a g...
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25 Whole Years! – The Drive – 7/11

Hour 1 Jason Ross sits in for Carmichael Dave again with Kyle and Jay. They open the show with a chat about Kawhi Leonard’s choice to sign a three-year deal, the US Women’s National Soccer Team’s parade, and Carmelo Anthony’s legacy and his place in today’s NBA. Hour 2 Jason, Kyle and Jay talk about […]
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 08: Matt Chapman of the Oakland Athletics looks on during in the T-Mobile Ho...
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Where’s the Elephant? – The Drive – 7/10

Hour 1 Jason Ross is in for Carmichael Dave again with Kyle and Jay. They start the show with a recap of the MLB All-Star Game, the mic’d up players during the All-Star Game, and the NBA’s new rule for coaches challenges. Hour 2 The guys chat about the American Century Championship and California’s SB206 […]
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 08: Pete Alonso of the New York Mets reacts during the T-Mobile Home Run Der...
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Here Is What Pete Alonso Looks Like – The Drive – 7/9

Hour 1 Jason Ross in the driver’s seat again for Dave with Kyle and Jay. They start the show with a look at the Home Run Derby and a Kings Summer League update. Hour 2 Jason, Kyle and Jay dive into possible Russell Westbrook trades, the Kings free agency moves, and Willie Cauley-Stein’s first press […]
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Digit Al

Vlad Jr. Eliminates Matt Chapman In First Round Of The Home Run Derby

The A's third baseman was eliminated by the Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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What A Weekend – The Drive – 7/8

Hour 1 What a weekend! Jason Ross is in for Carmichael Dave with Kyle and Jay, and they kick off the show looking back on a pretty wild holiday weekend with Kawhi Leonard signing with the Clippers, the Paul George trade, the USWNT, earthquakes and more. Hour 2 The guys take a deep dive into […]
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Matt Chapman To Participate in 2019 Home Run Derby

The Oakland A’s will get some representation in the 2019 Home Run Derby Major League Baseball announced Sunday. Third baseman Matt Chapman will join the field after a back injury sidelined Brewers slugger and MLB home run leader Christian Yelich for the event. Chapman is the first A’s player to participate in the Home Run […]
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors acknowledges Willie Cauley...
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A Veteran Bag – The Drive – 7/3

Hour 1 Segment 1: Dave has a lot of “buddies,” and Kings Landing takes off. Segment 2: Morning Brew! Willie Cauley-Stein signs with the Warriors. The A’s beat the Twins, and the USWNT advance to the World Cup Final. Segment 3: Willie Cauley-Stein’s now-or-never year is here. Segment 4: The A’s are rolling. So are the Giants. Hour 2 […]
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