Giants Take Series in SD, Sharks Stun Ducks, and Maiocco Talks 49ers

The KNBR podcast opens with a celebration of the San Jose Sharks' dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks, fueled by a historic performance from 19-year-old rookie Macklin Celebrini, who recorded four points and delivered the game-winning goal in the final 30 seconds. Hosts Murph and Marcus the Waterboy Boucher highlight Celebrini’s meteoric rise, likening him to a generational talent on par with Gretzky and Curry, and recount the emotional postgame moment when veteran Ryan Reeves wiped sweat on Celebrini’s head and declared, 'It's like watching a god on ice.' The segment also touches on the Sharks’ unprecedented feat of winning three straight games with game-winning goals in the final 90 seconds of regulation — a first in NHL history. The conversation then pivots to the Giants’ 7-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, dissecting defensive miscues involving Casey Schmidt at first base and Matt Chapman’s public call-out to 'catch the effing ball' during a mound meeting. The hosts debate whether Schmidt is the right fit at first base, noting the team’s lack of a natural first baseman and the potential return of Rafael Devers. Later, they discuss the 49ers’ upcoming NFL Draft, covering Jed York’s confirmation of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s long-term contracts, Shanahan’s emphasis on involving other running backs beyond Christian McCaffrey, and the ongoing substation controversy at Levi’s Stadium, which the 49ers claim has been cleared by independent testing. The episode closes with a lighthearted discussion about beer pricing at Oracle Park and a tribute to the Artemis moon mission.