Blow The Whistle
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -What happens when you combine two best friends who have way too many opinions on sports? You get Blow The Whistle, the Bay Area sports podcast you need. Let Hugh Tomasello and Luke Keck keep you up-to-date on everything 49ers, Warriors, Giants and everything else going on with Bay Area sports. There's a good chance they won't just stick to sports either, so every episode is an adventure. Get ready. It's time.
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Episodes
Episode 69 (nice): WE BACK
March 08, 2022 02:16 - 45 minutes - 62 MBWE'RE BACK! Hugh and Luke hop on to recap the 49ers' 2021 season, discuss the Warriors' current slump and the state of the MLB.
Episode 68: The 49ers Are...The Team of Destiny?
January 30, 2022 16:55 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBHugh and Luke are back to celebrate the 49ers HUGE win over the Packers, breaking down how they got the job done while looking ahead to their NFC Championship matchup with the Same Ol Sorry Ass Rams!
Episode 67: Officially A Successful 49ers Season
January 22, 2022 23:41 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBHugh and Luke are back to break down the 49ers dramatic win over the Dallas Cowboys and preview their matchup with the No. 1 seeded Packers.
Episode 66: PLAYOFFS?!
January 18, 2022 16:59 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBHugh and Luke are back to talk about the 49ers taking down the SAME OL SORRY ASS RAMS in epic fashion, punching their ticket to the postseason against the Cowboys and touch on Klay Thompson's return to the Warriors.
Episode 65: Happy Holidays! (except you, 49ers)
December 27, 2021 19:48 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBHugh and Luke drop in for a holiday special to talk about the 49ers' tough loss to the Titans, their outlook for the season and the Warriors continued domination.
Episode 64: Wild Card Bound?
December 19, 2021 16:39 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBThis week, Hugh and Luke dive into the 49ers big win over the Bengals, the Warriors and Steph Curry's 3-point record and plenty of other shenanigans.
Episode 63: Apologize to Kyle Shanahan
November 29, 2021 19:20 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBHugh and Luke chop it up this week about the 49ers' matchup against the Vikings, the Giants' free agency period so far and the Warriors being the best team in the NBA. They discuss the Kyle Shanahan narratives this season for Worst Take.
Episode 62: Same Old Rams
November 21, 2021 15:21 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBHugh and Luke are back to kick it this week about the 49ers' big win over the Rams, the Warriors being the best team in the NBA and the Giants' postseason awards and potential offseason moves. They wrap up the episode honoring one of their coaches and defend Steph Curry for the Worst Take segment.
Episode 61: Thank God for Steph Curry
November 01, 2021 19:52 - 55 minutes - 76 MBHugh and Luke are back and dive into all of their favorite teams in this episode as they say goodbye to the 2021 Giants' season, hype up the Warriors and Sharks and per usual, get frustrated about the 49ers. Their Worst Take this week deals with revisionist history about the legend of Madison Bumgarner
Episode 60: Build The Logan Webb Statue
October 12, 2021 18:07 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBHugh and Luke dive into the Giants' NLDS series against the Dodgers so far and what the team needs to do to close out one of the biggest playoff series in franchise history. Then, they tackle the 49ers' loss to the Cardinals heading into the bye week and chop it up about what they thought about Trey Lance's first career start.
Episode 59: NL West Champs feat. Leo Luna
October 07, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 101 MBHugh and Luke are joined by friend of the pod Leo Luna to break down the Giants' magical season that was capped at 107 wins and an NL West title. They discuss potential playoff scenarios, who the team MVP is and Gabe Kapler's growth. They end the episode breaking down the 49ers' loss to Seattle and thoughts on the team through four games.
Episode 58: Aaron Rodgers Broke Our Hearts
October 02, 2021 02:28 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBHugh and Luke pick themselves up after the devastating loss to the Packers on Sunday Night Football and dive into what went wrong, some positive takeaways from a game and what the 49ers need to do heading into a huge game against Seattle on Sunday. They end the episode with an animated worst take as they go in on Andrew Wiggins for not getting the vaccine.
Episode 57: Plucked the Eagles
September 26, 2021 20:39 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBHugh and Luke are hyped about the 49ers' 2-0 start to the season, but express a few concerns coming out of the win over the Eagles. They then look ahead to the primetime matchup against the Packers and how the Niners can come away with a win against Aaron Rodgers and company.
Episode 56: Tamed the Lions ft. Javi Vega
September 14, 2021 04:11 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBHugh and Luke are live again this week and brought along their Podfather Javi Vega to talk about what they liked from the 49ers win over the Lions, what makes them nervous and their predictions for this week's game against Philadelphia.
Episode 55: Jared Goff's Worst Nightmare
September 07, 2021 22:28 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBHugh and Luke spend some time talking about the SF Giants' big series victory over the LA Dodgers before chopping it up about the 49ers Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions. They break down what players they think will have a great game, final score predictions and how Jimmy G and Trey Lance will be used. They end the episode with a rare TWO worst takes this week!
Episode 54: Two QBs, One Team
September 03, 2021 03:33 - 56 minutes - 78 MBHugh and Luke chop it up to discuss what they've seen from the 49ers this preseason as well as the Giants trying to keep pace with the Dodgers. They wrap up the episode calling out 49ers Twitter for their Worst Take.
Episode 53: Warriors Rookies Balling, Gabe Kapler for MOTY and 49ers Preseason Predictions
August 16, 2021 15:14 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBIn this episode, Hugh and Luke chop it up about the Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody and how they have looked in Summer League so far. Then, they highlight Brandon Crawford's extension with the Giants and why Gabe Kapler deserves to win Manager of the Year. Finally, they make some preseason prediections for the 49ers before wrapping up the show with Worst Take, this time coming from a tired narrative about Trey Lance.
BTW Episode 52: Breaking down 49ers TREYning Camp & The Giants hitting 70 wins
August 10, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBHugh and Luke chop it up about all things 49ers training camp, particularly which players have been standouts so far. They also spent some time dissecting some of the play from the Warriors rookies and yelled about the Giants not being respected around the MLB.
Episode 51: The Warriors Draft Two Rookies and the Giants get KRIS EFFING BRYANT
August 03, 2021 14:15 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBHugh and Luke hop on the mic this week to breakdown the Warriors two new draft picks, and can hardly contain their excitement over the Giants aquiring Kris Bryant at the trade deadline.
Episode 50: One Year of Blow The Whistle!
July 26, 2021 14:36 - 2 hours - 189 MBHugh and Luke celebrate one year of Blow The Whistle with their first-ever live show, answering fan mailbag questions and bringing on past friends of the show such as Jordan Elliott, Steph Sanchez, Kyle Madson, Jason Aponte and Evan Sowards.
Episode 49: Giants Head Into the All-Star Break and Trade Rumors Galore!
July 12, 2021 10:30 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBHugh and Luke chop it up this week dissecting the San Francisco Giants' first half of the season, and chop it up about potential trades the Warriors might make and how the reports about Matthew Stafford almost becoming a 49er were true.
Episode 48: A Little 49ers, a Little Giants and a little Warriors
July 07, 2021 03:47 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBHugh and Luke return for a short and sweet episode over the holiday weekend as they prattle about the 49ers new uniforms, Warriors trade rumors and the Giants hitting their first real roadblock of the season.
Episode 47: The Warriors' Draft Decision and the Giants' Continued Dominance
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBHugh and Luke return to chat about what the Warriors should do with their two first-round picks in the 2021 NBA draft, the dumb narratives surrounding the 49ers' QB competition, and why the Giants deserve more praise for earning 50 wins before July.
Episode 46: The 49ers' Injury Bug and Checking In on the Giants' Top Prospects
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBHugh and Luke are back this week to discuss the injury bug that continues to haunt the 49ers, the San Francisco Giants' top prospects and how they're performing this season, NBA MVP voting and the new official name for the Worst Take segement.
Episode 45: The San Francisco Giants Are THE Best Team in Baseball
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBHugh and Luke return after a week off to discuss a lot of Giants baseball, including the resurgence of Brandon Crawford, their competition in the NL West and Kevin Gausman's run at the Cy Young award. They also discuss the 49ers not acquiring Julio Jones, Klay Thompson's IG Live and the hypocrisy of NBA fans and media.
Episode 44: Sam Esfandiari Breaks Down the Good, Bad and Ugly from the Warriors' Season
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBCo-host of the Light Years Podcast and Warriors Twitter legend Sam Esfandiari joined the podcast this week to break down the Warriors' 2020-21 season. He joined Hugh and Luke to discuss what happened in the play-in tournament, the amazing season Steph Curry gave us and some interesting takes on the futures of Steve Kerr and James Wiseman. Finally, the trio discussed Curry continuing to live rent free in the heads of former players.
Episode 43: Warriors in the Playoffs, First Place Giants and the 49ers 2021 Schedule
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBHugh and Luke are back this week to hit on all of their favorite teams, breaking down the 49ers schedule release, the FIRST PLACE San Francisco Giants and a look at the Warriors' regular season. The duo previews what to expect from the NBA Play-In games, and discuss Tim Tebow to close out the show.
Episode 42: Richard Sherman's Potential Return, the First-Place Giants and Warriors' Playoff Scenarios
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBHugh and Luke are back this week and kick off the episode by listing their Mount Rushmore of Bay Area athletes. They then dive into the potential return of Richard Sherman to the 49ers, the Giants' sitting in first place in the NL West and potential play-in scenarios for the Golden State Warriors. They wrap up the show with Worst Take, and get a little more fired up than usual about this week's topic.
Episode 41: Akash Anavarathan Joins to Talk TREY AREAAA and the 49ers' Draft
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBHugh and Luke are joined by NinersNation's Akash Anavarathan this week in a special, 100% 49ers focused episode. The trio dive right into the 49ers selection of quarterback Trey Lance at pick No. 3, and work their way down San Francisco's selections in the 2021 draft. To end the show, they dive into Worst Take to put an end to a frustrating narrative from the past month.
Episode 40: Giants and Warriors on the Rise, and Our Plea for Justin Fields
April 26, 2021 15:20 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBHugh and Luke hop on their final pre-NFL Draft episode, making the case for the one player the 49ers absolutely cannot pass on as well as their dream selections after pick No. 3. The duo also chops it up about how well the Warriors and Giants have been playing lately, who has been the stars for the teams and whether or not they can both keep it up.
Episode 39: Mailbag! 49ers draft options, Giants' 2021 Win Total and McCorkle Jones
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBHugh and Luke crack open the mailbag this week, answering all of the fan submitted questions that ranged from who the 49ers should draft in the second and third rounds, free agent centers the Warriors should sign, and the legend McCorkle Jones.
Episode 38: Shoutout Gabe Kapler, Reverse Shoutout Steve Kerr
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBHugh and Luke are flying guestless this week to chat about the Giants playing great, the Warriors playing not-so great, and the Stanford Women's Basketball team bringing home the NCAA Championship. To close out the show with this week's Worst Take, they torch racist remarks made by members of 49ers Twitter this past week.
Episode 37: Our Beloved San Francisco Giants are Playing Baseball Again
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MBHugh and Luke are riding with no guest this week as they dissect the first two games of the San Francisco Giants' 2021 season. They take an in-depth look into the good, the bad and the hilarious from the Giants' 1-1 start to the season. They also discussed Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's post free-agency press conference and their thoughts on what the 49ers' leaders had to say.
Episode 36: Leo Luna Talks About The Biggest 49ers Trade Of Our Lifetime
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBLeo Luna from Tapped In Sports, 49ers Gold Mine and the Niners NATEion Podcast hopped on with Hugh and Luke this week to discuss the 49ers' move to No. 3 in the 2021 NFL Draft. The trio chopped it up about where this move ranks all-time in their lives as 49ers fans, who the Niners will likely draft and even chatted about a little Giants baseball with the season right around the corner.
Episode 35: Trent Williams Stays a 49er and Jordan Poole's Coming Out Party
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MBHugh and Luke are back this week to break down some Warriors and 49ers news, particularly Trent Williams signing a six-year contract with San Francisco and center Alex Mack signing with the team as well. The boys also chop it up about the Warriors' Jordan Poole tearing it up in Steph Curry's absence and what his role might look like in the future. They wrap up this weeks' show roasting Jason Whitlock for their Worst Take.
Episode 34: The 49ers Dominate the Beginning of Free Agency
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBAfter a week off, Hugh and Luke are back on the mic to talk about the first couple days of 49ers free agency. They touch on the resigning of Kyle Juszczyk, Jason Verrett and the addition of Samson Ebukah. This episode was recorded the day before Trent Williams officially signed a six-year deal with the 49ers, so the duo's analysis comes from before the big man decided to stay in San Francisco. They wrapped up the show by roasting a former San Francisco Giant for their Worst Take this week.
Episode 33: Andrew Pasquini Joins to Talk About the Return of the San Francisco Giants
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB49ers Gold Mine's own Andrew Pasquini joined the pod this week to talk about the San Francisco Giants starting up Spring Training this past week. The trio discussed what players they could see breaking out this season, taking a deep dive into the NL West and season predictions for the Giants for the 2021 season. Finally, they wrapped up the show discussing Jeremy Lin and the discrimination he and thousands of others have been facing this past year.
Episode 32: NBA MVP Talk and the Warriors' Playoff Chances
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 65 MBHugh and Luke went guestless this week, chatting about the NBA MVP race, Kyle Jusczcyk's value and the Warriors' shot at making the playoffs. This organic and conversational episode ended on some reminiscing about Buster Posey and what his return to the Giants' lineup might look like.
Episode 31: Jason Aponte Joins to Talk Favorite 49ers Moments and Rank the NFC West
February 18, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 101 MB49ers Gold Mine and co-host of the Sprint Right Option Podcast Jason Aponte joined the show this week to chop it up with Hugh and Luke about their favorite memories as 49ers fans. They first discussed a breakdown of the NFC West and where the 49ers stack up today and then looked back on their favorite memories as 49ers fans while they were growing up. Finally, they discussed what moments from the Shanahan Era made them believe in this team, and ended the show talking about player empowerment.
Episode 30: Paige Kuhn Talks 49ers Draft Prospects and Senior Bowl Standouts
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBBleacher Report's Paige Kuhn joined the pod this week to talk all things NFL Draft with Hugh and Luke, focusing on who the 49ers should look at in the 2021 draft. She touched on who stood out to her at the 2021 Senior Bowl, what the Niners should do with the 12th pick and some under-the-radar prospects the team could target. Finally, Paige and the guys chopped it up about NFL vs NBA Twitter.
Episode 29: Angelina Martin and Steph Sanchez of 49ers Gold Mine Talk Quarterbacks and Twitter Drama
February 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBCelebrating National Girls and Women in Sports day this week, Hugh and Luke welcomed Angelina Martin and Steph Sanchez on this week's episode. Also members of 49ers Gold Mine, the ladies promoted their new podcast 49Karats, gave their thoughts on the 49ers quarterback situation, the Matthew Stafford trade to the Rams and the craziness that is 49ers Twitter.
Episode 28: Grant Cohn Joins to Discuss Matt Stafford Trade Rumors, 49ers Offseason Needs and MLB Hall of Fame Voting
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBGrant Cohn, publisher for Sports Illustrated All49ers and beat reporter covering the San Francisco 49ers joined Hugh and Luke this week to discuss his breaking news regarding Matthew Stafford's trade availability. The guys also discussed how the team would be impacted with Robert Saleh's departure, the 49ers' needs in free agency and the draft, and the craziness that is 49ers Twitter. Finally, they got into an animated discussion about this week's Worst Take.
Episode 27: Andy Liu Talks Warriors, Stephen Curry Slander and Why NBA Ratings Are Down
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBAfter some quick praise regarding the new 49ers' offensive and defensive coordinators, Hugh and Luke check off one of their bucket list items by getting Andy Liu from the Lightyears Podcast as a guest. The trio chop it up about the current state of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr criticism, NBA Media and what it was like for Andy to be the "bad guy" on NBA Twitter.
Episode 26: Jordan Elliot Chats About the 49ers' Season Ending and the Warriors' Hot Streak
January 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJordan Elliot, part of the 49ers Gold Mine team, joins Blow The Whistle for the first episode of 2021 to chop it up with the guys about the end of the 49ers' season and the new-look Warriors coming into their own. He gets animated with Luke and Hugh about the greatness of Stephen Curry, including this week's worst take where the guys defend the Bay Area legend from former players.
Episode 25: End of the Year Mailbag
December 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBHugh and Luke wrap up 2020 with a giant mailbag answering fan questions about the 49ers, Warriors and everything in-between. They end the year with a fan-favorite Worst Take, and have a special message for all their fans.
Episode 24: Don't Hit the Panic Button on the Golden State Warriors!
December 24, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBIn this week's shortened holiday episode, Hugh and Luke take a brief look at what the final two games in the 49ers' 2020 season look like, and how the Golden State Warriors looked in their season opening bout with the Brooklyn Nets. The guys chop it up about James Wiseman's first NBA minutes, growing pains for the new look Dubs and why the outlook of this team should be bright.
Episode 23: The Warriors are BACK, Plus Putting a Stop to the Shanahan Slander
December 17, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBHugh and Luke are fired up in the 23rd installment of Blow The Whistle as their beloved Warriors are back in action with two preseason games under their belt. The guys dish about how the team looked in its first two contests, what the Dubs need to do to be successful this season and why NBA Twitter is already crying about them. The guys also broke down the ridiculousness of the criticism that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been receiving this season. They wrap up the episode with a Worst...
Episode 22: The 49ers' Final Stretch of the Season and Potential 2021 Quarterback Options
December 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBHugh and Luke are back this week to break down the 49ers' tough loss to the Buffalo Bills and what it means for the last quarter of the team's season. They then discussed potential suitors at quarterback for next season if the team moves on from Jimmy Garoppolo, and how they saw the final four games of the season shaping out. Finally, they aired their grievances regarding MLB Hall of Fame voting as their Worst Take.
Episode 21: Giants Free Agency Outlook, Niners Sweep the Rams and Santa Clara vs. 49ers
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBHugh and Luke dive into Episode 21 with some energy after their 49ers swept the same old sorry ass Rams with a 23-20 win on Sunday. They finally return to Giants baseball to talk about what free agent signings they want to see this offseason. The guys also broke down the drama between Santa Clara County and the 49ers, who will play their next two home games in Arizona. They wrapped up the episode by trashing Jason Whitlock's horrible take on Sarah Fuller, the new Vanderbilt kicker.
Episode 20: Luke the Sharks Fan and Warriors Draft Recap (They Drafted James Wiseman!)
November 26, 2020 11:00Hugh and Luke jump into Episode 20 with some excitement following their correct prediction of the Warriors selecting James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Luke announces his loyalty to the San Jose Sharks this season as a first-time hockey fan, and the duo also broke down the Dubs' offseason thus far, including Klay Thompson's injury, the Kelly Oubre Jr. trade and acquiring some more veterans for the 2021 squad. They wrapped up the show by cooking the weirdos celeb...