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Ken Dito: 49ers, Harbaugh, NFL Pre-Season

August 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about the 49ers poor performance against the Denver Broncos and the importance of pre-season games. Ken does not believe the NFL company line that pre-season games don’t count.

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Ken Dito: Young People and Sports Injuries

August 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks with Dr. Mark Savant, Associate Team Physician at USF. Why do so many young girls get concussions?

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Teaching Kids to Pitch

August 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Kids should be coached properly. It is all too often that Dads are coaching because they have to. Ed Ricks was a professional pitcher and currently coaches kids of all ages.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Quentin Kopp – Warriors – Local Media – San Francisco

August 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Quentin Kopp talks about the Warriors move to San Fancisco. Is AT&T park responsible for the change in South of Market and why doesn’t the local media cover some local sports?

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: New MLB Commissioner

August 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito thinks that new MLB Commissioner will be more of the same and it will be “This Buds For You, Part 2.”

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Ken Dito: NFL, Johnny Manziel, Quarterbacks, Rookie QB’s

August 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Johnny Manziel was the 22nd college player taken in the 2014 NFL draft. Some think he will be a bust. Ken Dito thinks otherwise.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: Baseball GM’s Greatness

August 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Joe Starkey talk about the relative ratings of baseball general managers. Billy Beane and Brian Sabean.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Golf Majors

August 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito wraps up all the Majors and looks to the Ryder’s Cup. Ken asks whether Tiger Woods will make the team.

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Ken Dito: Rise Rory…Fall Tiger

August 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito reports on the amazing play of Rory McIlroy and the apparent fall of Tiger Woods.

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Ken Dito: Outside the Box with Dito

August 11, 2014 1 Comment

Ken Dito talks about what he hopes to do in The Talk Pod. He says this is an experience all of us have been waiting for.

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Ken Dito: Protecting NFL Players From Concussions

August 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks with Gil Haskell who was in the NFL for over 30 years. They talk about football safety, head injuries and concussions.

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Ken Dito: Sports Fans Like Bad Boys?

August 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about Baltimore fans cheering for Ray Rice at the opening of the game. Football also welcomes Aldon Smith of the Forty Niners.

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Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: Big Changes for College Sports

August 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Joe Starkey discuss NCAA approval of the top conferences to write their own rules. NCAA wants big bucks.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: The NBA’s First Female Coach

August 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about Becky Hammon being hired by the San Antonio Spurs. She is being given the job because she is qualified.

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Ken Dito: Another Major League Baseball Steroid Scandal

August 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

New charges have been filed over the distribution of steroids. Ken Dito asks if baseball can stand another scandal and suspensions.

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Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: What Makes a Good Sports Announcer

August 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Joe Starkey and Ken Dito look at what makes a good sports announcer and the difficulty in not being a homer or a hater.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson & Ken Dito Talk Sports

August 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Barbara Simpson talk about the Ray Rice assault case, Aldon Smith reports to the Niners.

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Ken Dito Gets Beaned

August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about baseball players getting hit in the head at a youth game. He talks about knock down pitches and head injuries.

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Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: The A’s and Now

August 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Oakland A’s trade for Lester and Gomes. Ken Dito and Joe Starkey discuss them giving up Cespedes and the A’s going for it all.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: A’s Trade

July 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito discusses the big trade between the Red Sox and A’s, essentially swapping Jon Lester for Yoenis Cespedes. Is that what the A’s need to win the World Series?

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Ken Dito: Butch Whacks and the Glass Packs

July 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about one of the great San Francisco party bands. Butch Whacks and the Glass Packs should come back.

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Ken Dito: Sports Athletes Distractions

July 29, 2014 1 Comment

Ken Dito discusses sports stars as distractions. Joe Namath, Johnny Manziel, Pete Rozelle, Aldon Smith.

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Ken Dito: Life in the Minor Leagues

July 29, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks with Ed Ricks who was in the Yankee organization for several years about the correct way to teach baseball to kids.

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Ed & Rosie: Kid Poops on Newspaper in Plane

July 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss the parents who let their toddler poop on a newspaper in a plane. Delta Airlines is trying to sort out the mess.

Filed Under: Culture, Ken Dito, Who's Talking

Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: La Russa, HOF and Steroids

July 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Joe Starkey talk about what Tony La Russa has said about steroids in baseball. He has been inducted in the Hall of Fame and Ken and Joe talk Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds.

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Ken Dito: What is Terry Whitfield Doing Now?

July 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks with baseball great Terry Whitfield about teaching baseball to kids.

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Ken Dito: A Bunch of Triples

July 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito recaps the Dodgers/Giants game in which Puig hit three triples.

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Ken Dito: The A’s and Astros ReMix

July 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito recaps the A’s and Astros series.

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Ken Dito: Giants and Phillies ReMix

July 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito reviews the Giants – Phillies series.

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Ken Dito: Think About Your Skin

July 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito gets expert skin advice from a dermatologist. People who participate in sports don’t often think of the sun’s effect on their skin.

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Ken Dito: The Oakland A’s Drop the Orioles

July 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito reports the Oakland A’s start the second half of the season in good shape.

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Ken Dito: Lincecum’s No-No

July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito recaps Tim Lincecum’s second no-hitter.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Giants-Marlins Recap

July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito recaps the Giants and Marlins series.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Take Me Out To The Ballgame

July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about the origin of the singing of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Harry Carey sings and so did Joe Starkey.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: A’s and Raiders Move?

July 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Joe Starkey talk about Oakland’s handling of the A’s and Raiders. Will A’s and Raiders move?

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Great Bay Area Announcers

July 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito says Bay Area sports fans are spoiled by great announcers. The Yankees’ announcer John Sterling, on the other hand, is terrible.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: Baseball All-Star Game Meaning

July 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Joe Starkey and Ken Dito talk about the All Star Baseball Game. They hate the idea of the All Star game meaning anything.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: The Giants Disappointing July

July 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito looks at the Giants second half of the MLB season. He says it is important to start winning coming out of the All-Star break.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: The Oakland A’s Have a Good July

July 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Oakland A’s headed into the All Star Break in pretty good shape. Ken Dito details the games.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Posey and Bumgarner Set a Grand Record

July 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks about Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner hitting grandslam homers. This is a historical mark for the San Francisco Giants.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: All of the Donalds in the World

July 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

From Donald Sterling to Donald Trump to Donald Duck. Had enough of Donalds yet?

Filed Under: Culture, Ken Dito, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Trying to Build Major League Stadiums and Arenas

July 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks to Quentin Kopp and how the San Francisco Forty Niners were lost Santa Clara. Kopp, in part, blames Gavin Newsom.

Filed Under: Culture, Ken Dito, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: The San Francisco Giants’ Amazing April

July 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito recaps the great winning streak for the San Francisco Giants. The Giants had a great April.

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Ken Dito: Trying to Build Major League Stadiums and Arenas

July 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks to Quentin Kopp and how the San Francisco Forty Niners were lost Santa Clara. Kopp, in part, blames Gavin Newsom.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito & Ed Baxter: Is How Much Money An Athlete Makes Important?

June 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Ed Baxter discuss Colin Kaepernick’s new contract. Compare that to what teachers, fire fighters, and police are paid.

Filed Under: Ed Baxter, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito & Joe Starkey: Washington Redskins Name Change?

May 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito and Joe Starkey discuss whether the Washington Redskins should change their name. Joe has history for the name.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

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