Three of San Francisco sports radio’s most popular voices are reuniting. Former KNBR colleagues, Tom Tolbert, Paul McCaffrey, and John Lund, are partnering on the launch of a new podcast network, Bay Area Sports Collective. The network debuts today with The Tom Tolbert Show, Paulie Mac’s Particles and John Lund Unleashed as the first three podcasts to be broadcast live on YouTube and across all major audio podcasting platforms. Additional information about the company can be found on its website.
The new venture is co-founded and co-owned by former Bay Area sports radio programmer Jeremiah Crowe. Crowe previously programmed KNBR and served as Assistant PD at 95.7 The Game following a stint at ESPN Radio. He’ll direct business operations, marketing, and sales for the Bay Area sports podcast network.
In addition, former KNBR teammates Tony Rhein and Daniel Ogden will be involved both on and off the air. Rhein and Ogden were integral parts of Bay Area Sports radio programming for decades. They’ll help assure the content is well produced, and promoted.
Tom Tolbert said: “I am thrilled to join my partners Paul McCaffrey, John Lund, and Jeremiah Crowe to launch this exciting sports podcast network. I’ve wanted to do this for a long time, and I have a great deal of respect for everyone involved. Together, we will leverage our combined relationships, knowledge, and experience to offer sports fans the most entertaining and informative content, insights, and access to the biggest stories and people in sports today. I’m looking forward to sharing some good laughs again with my loyal audience, friends, and guests across the Bay Area Sports spectrum.”
Paul McCaffrey added: “You know that feeling of anticipation when Steph Curry launches a 3-point shot from downtown? Just waiting for the ‘nothing but net’ payoff? That’s how I’m feeling bringing Paulie Mac’s Particles to the Bay Area Sports Collective. The right people are in place and the timing is right. The best part is you’re all coming with me! The good times are just beginning.”
John Lund said: “Looking to the future after many successful years in sports radio working with some of the best talent out there to now teaming up with iconic guys like Tom and Paulie, plus the all-star team we’ve put in place at the Bay Area Sports Collective, it’s going to be special for me personally, our fans and our audience.”
Jeremiah Crowe noted: “This announcement marks the dawn of a new day for the underserved Bay Area Sports fan. They deserve better. We are thrilled to launch The Bay Area Sports Collective with three very influential, entertaining, and experienced hosts who all remain dedicated to their craft. We are open to additional shows and talent joining our network in the future and look forward to scaling our unique talent-friendly business model into additional markets.”
Crowe added: “Multiple professional sports franchises have already expressed strong interest in migrating programming to our network, and local blue-chip advertisers have also contacted our team. We are excited to open the floodgates and provide Bay Area Sports fans with a more convenient way of finding their favorite shows, whether live or on-demand. This is the future of sports entertainment.”
The network will feature The Tom Tolbert Show, three times per week. John Lund Unleashed and Paulie Mac’s Particles will broadcast each weekday. For more information, reach out to Jeremiah Crowe by email at jeremiah@bayareasc.com.
