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Earlier this week, KNBR raised eyebrows around the industry as it announced it was parting ways with hosts Tom Tolbert and John Lund. Today, it has unveiled what it plans to do with the open slots in its lineup.
KNBR will pair Greg Silver with Greg Papa for a new show from 10 AM-2 PM beginning on Monday, November 18th. Silver, the son of acclaimed sports writer and reporter Mike Silver, has worked as a producer for the Cumulus Media station. Papa teamed with Lund for most of the past 13 years. He serves as the radio play-by-play voice of the San Francisco 49ers in addition to hosting on KNBR.
Meanwhile, afternoon drive co-host Adam Copeland remains in the daypart where he was previously partnered with Tolbert. Derek Papa, the son of Greg Papa, will be Copeland’s new co-host in the 2-6 PM timeslot. That new pairing will begin on Monday, December 2nd. Derek Papa previously served as a producer on Tolbert & Copes.
Additionally, KNBR has announced it is moving from its studios on Battery Street in San Francisco to the studios at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, where the San Francisco 49ers call home.
The move will bring “even more insight, access and ‘best-seat-in-the-house’ opinions to Bay Area sports fans,” a statement from the company read.
Finally, Cumulus Media has announced that 810 The Spread would cease operations. The sports betting station was launched in October 2022, taking legendary news/talk station KGO off the air. The company has shared that current news/talk outlet 560 KSFO will move to the 810 AM signal. California has yet to legalize sports betting.
“We make these moves as Cumulus San Francisco is experiencing an exceptionally successful year,” Cumulus San Francisco Regional Vice President and Market Manager Larry Blumhagen said. “We continue to evolve as an organization committed to excellence and to growing for the future. With these changes, we say goodbye to some of our most storied and influential talent and we extend our gratitude for their countless contributions.”
