Sportstalk at Il Fornaio Ristorante downtown San Francisco Mon May 22, 2017

photo of Il Fornaio front entrance of Ristorante at 1265 Battery Street San Francisco at Levis Plaza

Cast: Michael Duca (host), David Zizmor (Warriors analyst), Morris Phillips (Giants & A’s reporter), Amaury Pi Gonzalez (That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary), Jeremy Kahn (Giants reporter), and Lee Leonard (producer).

Podcasting from the beautiful Tuscan Room at Il Fornaio Ristorante at 1265 Battery Street at Levis Plaza downtown San Francisco. Remember Il Fornaio’s experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests. Learn more about Il Fornaio’s catering from Il Fornaio’s hosts Estefania Arteaga (general manager), Jennah Feely (event Coordinator), and ristorante managers Michael and Chris at your service daily. Call Il Fornaio at 415-986-2210 to find out more.

On the Sportstalk Podcast discussions about the success of the Warriors winning the third round of the NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs, the Giants showing improvements and their climb to move to third place in the NL West. The Giants picked up a win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at Wrigley Field 6-4, meanwhile the A’s had the day off as they come off a successful series against the Boston Red Sox taking three out of four from the Sox and will host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Sportstalk Podcast @ Hana Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar Pier 39 San Francisco: Thursday March 23, 2017

yelp.com photo: Hana Zen at Pier 39 San Francisco by night fall and home of some of San Francisco best Japanese Cuisine

Cast: David Zizmor (host), Morris Phillips, Tony “The Tiger” Hayes, Jerry Feitelberg, and Lee Leonard (producer). Our thanks to Alvin and Angie Louie owners of Hana Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar Pier 39 at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf for hosting Sportstalk Radio. Tonight we were treated to Hana Zen’s famous California Sushi Rolls, Ahi Tuna, Chicken Teriyaki, Calamari, and their wonderful miso soup. Also you can enjoy their sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese favorites. Hana Zen also offers filet mignon, New York steak, and try their famous Lava Rock cooking right at your own table. Also enjoy some green tea ice cream at the end of your meal. Help Pier 39 celebrate 39 years with a visit to Hana Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar.

On the podcast Sportstalk covered, the Golden State Warriors getting back on track after hitting a rough patch where they lost five of eight games after losing Kevin Durant. The Warriors got back on track this past week and Durant is expected back in April in time for the post season. San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s get set to meet for the Bay Bridge Series for their first meeting on Thursday March 30 at AT&T Park. The cast explores what to expect from either team going into 2017.

 

Sportstalk @ Rookies Sports Lodge Podcast downtown San Jose: Thu Feb 23, 2017

photo by Ehsan N (Yelp!.com): the Juicy Lucy burger one of the most popular food items at Rookies Sports Lodge in downtown San Jose

cast Jerry Feitelberg (host), Len Shapiro, Jeremy Harness, and Lee Leonard (producer), podcast from Rookies Sports Lodge at 99 South First Street in downtown San Jose. Our thanks to our hosts for the evening Michael Hobson owner, Ricky Hobson general manager, and server Patty. Sportstalk highly recommends dinning at Rookies for all sports fans and even non sports fans Located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, on the iconic corner of South First Street and San Fernando Street, we are Downtown SJ’s newest sports bar and grill. Our menu features an array of options from sandwiches and pizzas to salads and tasty appetizers. The full bar has what you’re looking for and our beer taps pump cold delicious beer. Being that we’re a sports themed bar and grill, we made sure to install some of the largest TV screens we could find and will always have the game you’re looking for on at least one of our dozens of TVs. From lunchtime and happy hour to family dinners and late-night parties, we are here to serve you.

On the podcast discussions on the San Jose Sharks and how a five day bye will either help them or might take them out of their timing as they get ready to play on Saturday night against the Vancouver. Baseball spring training gets underway and the San Francisco Giants prepare to make a run at the post season with their hopes to go a little further than they did when they lost to the Chicago Cubs last post season. The Oakland A’s who are not favored to get into post season are expected to be an improved this year with a shored up rotation and with the return of Rajai Davis. The Warriors are expected to continue to roll after the NBA All Star break and the Sacramento Kings are expected to rebuild after dealing DeMarcus Cousins to New Orleans during the All Star game.

 

 

Swiss Louis Italian Restaurant Pier 39 San Francisco Sportstalk Podcast Remote–Thu Feb 9, 2017

sanfranciscoimages.BlogSpot.com photo: Interior view of Swiss Louis Restaurant dinning room at San Francisco’s Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf

Cast: Michael Duca (host), Troy Clardy, Jeremy Kahn, Morris Phillips, Tony the Tiger Hayes, Len Shapiro, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting at Swiss Louis Pier 39 in San Francisco covering the San Jose Sharks third loss in a row in Boston, discusses the Warriors battled but still won in their game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, a look at the San Francisco 49ers new head coach Kyle Shanahan and new team general manager John Lynch. Oakland Raiders look like they will stay in Oakland after losing investors in Las Vegas the Adelson Family and Goldman Sachs but Raiders owner Mark Davis said not so fast and is looking for other avenues to get the funding to pay for a new stadium and move the team to Vegas by 2019 as the Raiders goal.

Our thanks for our hosts at Swiss Louis Italian Restaurant at Pier 39 in San Francisco General Manager Ryan Moran, restaurant manager Kyle and server Carlos. Enjoy a wide variety of seafood and other great fantastic Italian dishes at Swiss Louis. There is no destination like Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant, located at Pier 39. A tradition in San Francisco since 1936, our waterfront dining rooms, provides a magnificent view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the always entertaining Sea Lions. We offer a casual dining experience that includes delicious Traditional Italian fare and fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Our service is accommodating and friendly. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Swiss Louis Restaurant also offers great options for group dining and entertaining.

For more information:
P: 415.421.2913
F: 415.421.1744
E: questions@swisslouis.com

Original Joe’s downtown San Jose podcast Sportstalk Thu Jan 12, 2017

photo by yelp.com: Original Joe’s fronting 301 South First Street in downtown San Jose a gourmet galaxy of great Italian Food since 1937

Welcome back to back to another edition of Sportstalk podcast on www.sportsradioservice.com with your host Jerry Feitelberg with co hosts a man who can’t wait for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am PGA beat writer Jeremy Harness, our San Jose Sharks beat writer Matt Harrington, also a broadcaster who can’t resist a Rickey Henderson and Rajai Davis reunion A’s Spanish play by play announcer Amaury Pi Gonzalez, he dredged all football season covering the 2-14 San Francisco 49ers and is still recovering our 49ers analyst Joe Lami.

We’re podcasting from a San Jose tradition Original Joe’s 301 South First Street in downtown San Jose. Our thanks to our hosts at Original Joe’s the owners and management Matt, Brad and Bob and the Rocca Family and our server and guest on the program Jason. Established in 1956 by the Rocca Family, Original Joe’s Restaurant in San Jose, California has been the cornerstone of an ever-changing downtown and the growth of Silicon Valley. Descended from the first Original Joe’s founded in 1937 in San Francisco, the San Jose Original Joe’s was the first San Francisco based restaurant to open in San Jose in the South San Francisco Bay Area now known world wide as the heart of Silicon Valley.

That’s Original Joe’s at 301 South First Street in downtown San Jose.

 

Sportstalk at Alfred’s Steaks Restaurant downtown San Francisco Thu Nov 17, 2016

alfredssf.com photo: Inside shot of Alfred’s steaks restaurant interior downtown San Francisco

Cast: Michael Duca (host), David Zizmor (49ers analyst), Jeremy Kahn (Raiders beat writer), Morris Phillips (Cal Bears beat writer), and Lee Leonard (producer), did the remote from historical Alfred’s Steaks and Cocktails Restaurant a San Francisco tradition since 1928.

Our thanks to our hosts at Alfred’s: Nan Suphari-director of private events, Lisa Robbins general manager, and Dana Marinelli Assistant general manager.

On the program our discussions on the Oakland A’s changing leadership as A’s managing partner will step down to consultant to the partners. A’s president Mike Crowley will leave the A’s and John Fischer will move up to team CEO. The A’s welcome aboard San Jose Earthquakes team president David Kaval who now will be the A’s team president for 2017. Some have said this might be a open door for the A’s to get their new stadium.

 

 

Sportstalk @ Olla Cocina Restaurant in downtown San Jose Thu Nov 10, 2016

photo by ollacocina.com: You’ll be in the chips at Olla Cocina Fine Mexican Cuisine their food is a can’t miss and look for them to stay at San Pedro Square for years to come

Cast: Matt Harrington (host) Joe Lami (49ers reporter), Len Shapiro (Sharks commentary), Amaury Pi Gonzalez (That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary), Barbara Mason (Sharks beat reporter), Jeremy Harness (Stanford Cardinal basketball), and Lee Leonard (producer) extends our thanks and gratitude to the fantastic taste at Olla Cocina Mexican Cusine Fine Food at 17 North San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. This historic location has seen a change in restaurant ownerships over the years like Blake’s Steakhouse, Picassos Tapas, and La Pinata but trust us Olla Cocina is a keeper. This franchise will stay put at the 17 North San Pedro location for many years to come.

The food was top of the line in it’s taste, texture and presentation. Amongst the cast’s recommendations from the Olla menu we started with some of Olla’s homemade chips salsa and guacamole the guacamole had a unbelievable taste with small tomatoes and the Wild Salad was a popular item, the squash soup had bacon bits in it and was also a favorite, of the course recommendations please try, ceviche verde, chilaquiles verde, sopes, roasted chicken, the salmon plate, or the grilled hanger steak. With these selections our panelists loved them all.

Our special thanks to our hosts at Olla Cocina general manager Sal Martinez, event manager Janey Hawley, assistant manager Miguel Gonzalez, and our server for the night Lilly. Their warm hospitality was on point and the service was everything you would expect from a fine Mexican restaurant their timing and efficiency was what the customer would be more than satisfied with. Also location, location, location, in the heart of downtown San Jose just down the street from SAP Center the home of the Western Conference Champion San Jose Sharks and their minor league affiliate the San Jose Barracuda make sure to stop in for lunch or dinner before all Sharks and Cuda games.

On the program: Discussions on the San Jose Sharks current road trip, latest NHL headline news, transactions and possible moves, and a review of the Sharks visit to Miami against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Also the panel discussed San Francisco Giants Golden Glove winners Joe Panik, Brandon Crawford, and Buster Posey, where will former New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes end up, and broadcasters of the San Francisco Giants announcer Mike Krukow and former Oakland A’s announcer Bill King are on the Ford C Frick Hall of Fame ballot for possible induction.

Download below to hear the podcast from Olla Cocina from downtown San Jose

 

Sportstalk podcast at One Market Restaurant downtown San Francisco Thu Oct 20, 2016

izumi.com, hungermaps.com and onemakretrestaurant.com photo: One Market Restaurant downtown San Francisco at the foot of Market Street downtown San Francisco

Cast: Michael Duca (host), David Zizmor, Jeremy Kahn, Morris Phillips and Lee Leonard (producer) with an edition of Sportstalk at One Market Restaurant at 1 Market Street downtown San Francisco. At the foot of Market Street One Market offers some of downtown San Francisco best and unbelievable choices of seafood, chops, steaks, chicken, soups and deserts.

Our thanks to our hosts at One Market Larry Bouchard General Manager, Justin Blackwood Manager/Spirits Manager, Billy Philadelphia One Market pianist and our server Jenny. On an unbelievable Thursday night in downtown San Francisco Sportstalk was enjoying the fine dining selections from the One Market menu, Halibut, Ocean Trout, Chitarra Pasta, Filet Mignon, Black Chicken, New York Steak, Red Snapper, Liberty Duck Breast, try their black bean soup or squash soup, Braadley’s Cesar Salad, and their fine deserts, peach cobbler, butterscotch, and much more.

On the sports headlines discussion, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is ready to pack up and leave Oakland and only the NFL Board of Governors stands in the way. Its look most likely that the Raiders will move because of no funding from the city of Oakland for a new stadium, Las Vegas has already pledged to kick in for the new stadium on the Las Vegas strip.

The NLCS continues as game six will go back to Chicago after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium in game five. Cleveland has already finished up their series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night and are waiting for either the Cubs or the Dodgers to win the NLCS.

 

 

 

Sportstalk Podcast @ Chops Steakhouse & Seafood downtown Sacramento Thu Oct 6, 2016

Cast Michael Duca (host), Jeremy Harness, Tony the Tiger, Tony Renteria, Charlie O, Jerry Feitelberg, Bill Gould, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from the beautiful Chops Steak, Seafood and Bar at 1117 11th Street in downtown Sacramento. Chops celebrates the first week of the opening of the Sacramento Kings new downtown arena Golden One Arena in neighboring downtown and Sportstalk discusses all the excitement of the grand opening of he arena.

Our thanks to our hosts at Chops Owners Jeff Flynn, Trisha Flynn and Denise Fleming, special events coordinator Hailey DeBernardi  our server for the podcast was Brittney, bartender Ryan and busman Rafael. Chops features many of downtown Sacramento’s favorites the grilled top sirloin, New York Steak, grilled blackened King Salmon, filet mignon, also enjoy Chops appetizers, main courses, soups, salads, and deserts.

On the topic discussion MLB playoffs in both the American and National Leagues, the Sacramento Kings new arena at Golden One and how it will impact downtown business, the NFL, the 49ers and Raiders. Click on to hear all the latest with the Sportstalk crew.

Sportstalk at Pier Market Podcast at Pier 39 San Francisco Thu Sep 22, 2016

photo by piermarket.com: Outside seafood market front of Pier Market where you’ll be warmly welcomed by Shawn, Colleen and their staff each day for fresh seafood and chowder at Pier 39’s main level

Cast: Matt Harrington (host), Tony the Tiger Hayes, Amaury Pi Gonzalez, Jeremy Harness, Len Shapiro, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from the beautiful Pier Market at Pier 39 in San Francisco our thanks to our hosts Stephen Barnes general manager, Bob Partrite CEO, Sandra Fletcher president, Jane O’Donnell group sales manager, Colleen Washburn dining room manager, Shawn restaurant manager, server Alex for their fine hospitality.

Pier Market is famous for it’s award winning clam chowder, mesquite grilled dishes and sustainable seafood. Pier Market features indoor and outdoor seating. We had a seat in Pier Market’s back room which during certain parts of the year you can enjoy the sealions and seals just out the window. It was a great vantage point and view to do our radio podcast. We all enjoyed some of Pier Market’s famous dishes, crab cioppino, grilled chicken and shrimp skewers, garlic whole crab, rack of bar b q ribs, and some of Pier Market’s fresh fish dishes.

On the talk show the cast covered all the latest in the National League wild card standings and the San Francisco Giants chances of getting a wild card spot, the Dodgers and how they won the west, the Oakland A’s have some talent that might make them interesting for next season like newly acquired pitchers Jharel Cotton and Raul Alcantaro. Plus discussions on the Cal Bears, Stanford Cardinal, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders.