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Episodes
Grant's Rant: 1-4-21 How Big an Embarrassment is Marvin Bagley's Father?
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Someone has to talk some sense into Marvin Bagley's father. This is an embarrassment to the entire league and a bigger embarrassment to Sacramento. ...
Episode 26: Looking back at some of the highlights of the 2020 interviews.
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was a lot of fun to review and recall some of the great conversations I had with so many incredible people to help launch the podcast in October....
Grant's Rant: 1-1-21 Now what kind of Rant would you expect on New Year's Day?
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How about that? We made it. 2020 is finally behind us. What? You really expect me to open the year on the very first day with a rant? All ri...
Grant's Rant: 12-31-20 The Sacramento Kings and Marvin Bagley's Social Media.
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Sacramento Kings are looking like they're off to a great start. And the game against Denver this week was a great sign. So why does anyone hav...
Grant's Rant: 12-30-20 What did Booger MacFarland of ESPN just say?
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again. Dwayne Haskins is looking for a job since he was just released by the Washington Football Team. Yeah. That's what happens when...
Grant's Rant 12-29-20: What do the NFC East playoff contenders and Jon Gruden have in common?
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So here it is. End of the regular season and the pathetic NFC East looks like the final team for the playoffs is going to get in with a losing rec...
Episode 25: 2020. What a year it has been.
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First it started off on the very first day of the year. David Stern, NBA Commissioner passes. A wonderful human being responsible for Sacramento s...
Grant's Rant: 12-28-20. Russell Westbrook III is tired already?
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards sat it out yesterday against the Orlando Magic. Seriously. Game three. Too tired. Needed rest. An...
Grant's Rant: 12-25-20 A Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas gentler rant for you today.
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All I want for Christmas is my sports back with no interruptions due to Covid. That's it. And for each and every one of you to have a wonderful ho...
Episode 24: My holiday message for you this Christmas day.
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, we'll talk a few things sports and I'll answer a few questions but today is really all about the holiday and spending it with loved ones, reachi...
Grant's Rant: 12-24-20 James Harden's gift to Houston; A postponement of opening night.
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you, James Harden. Thanks from the team fans. Thanks from the Oklahoma City Thunder and thanks from your teammates. What a gift. A postp...
Grant's Rant: 12-23-20 Let's talk about Dwayne Haskins leadership.
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I marvel at some of the things we've seen this year but this is one of the most incredible. So Dwayne Haskins has a chance to redeem himself. Come...
Grant's Rant: 12-22-20 Army deserves a bowl game above all others.
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alright, so Army goes 9-2 on the season, is set for the Independence Bowl and no opposition to play against since the PAC 12 isn't playing. These ar...
Episode 23: A conversation with Dusty Baker.
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I cannot tell you how excited I am to have you join us for this conversation. Yes, this is Dusty Baker. The Player, the Coach, the Husband and Fat...
Grant's Rant: 12-21-20 NY Jets fans, Trevor Lawrence and college bowl play.
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right! A little rant with a lot of coverage. Well, if you're a New York Jets fans, no Trevor Lawrence for you. At least, that's what it l...
Episode 22: Let's talk NBA shall we?
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So I want to talk a little bit about what's buzzing in the NBA. Maybe they're losing a little control. Look at Harden of the Houston Rockets. ES...
Grant's Rant: 12-18-20 Zion Williamson 19th on ESPN ranking? Not my rant today.
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OK, so if you're following me on Twitter, you know I was looking to hear from you on what you think would make a good rant. Well, welcome Nando Diaz...
Grant's Rant 12-17-20: Giannis Supermax Contract...of course he signed!
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OK, so everyone is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak. Why? We're talking $228 million dollars over 5 years with an additional $50M ...
Grant's Rant: 12-16-20 It's 2020 so why should the NFL make any sense?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wants to go out and play a round of golf with Bruce Ahrens. NFL says NO!!! You could jeopardize the NFL s...
Grant's Rant: 12-15-20 I'll say it again, Jon Gruden is way overrated.
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right. What is it with him? What's so special to make him a $100 million dollar coach? I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's not ...
Episode 21: Steve Sands of NBC Golf talks courses and players from his 20+ years of covering the sport.
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is a little different in that it's not often as a Sportcaster you can actually talk about "playing" the sport your talking about. Right...
Grant's Rant: 12-14-20 Harry Giles III has a little rant of his own.
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, surely it's a little early to tell if the Sacramento Kings and Monte McNair would have like to have seen Harry Giles still in Sacramento but Har...
Grant's Rant: 12-11-20 The NBA needs to take immediate action. Mr. Silver are you listening?
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This whole NBA situation coming into the beginning of the season is really getting ridiculous. First James Harden of the Houston Rockets acting like...
Episode 20: Suzyn Waldman shares her challenges and successes on her way to becoming a New York Yankee brodacaster.
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I don't get easily impressed but today's interview with Suzyn Waldman left me wanting to talk more, learn more, hear more great stories from an incred...
Grant's Rant: 12-10-20 Odell Beckham Jr, you're not in New York anymore.
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I really think this comes as a surprise. He seems to still want to talk about the New York Giants and rant about his departure and the way the team is...
Grant's Rant: 11-9-20 James Harden is getting under my skin.
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All right, I know it seems like I'm out of my mind on this Harden thing because I am! A $40 million dollar paycheck next year and he's got an attitu...
Grant's Rant: 12-8-20 James Harden does it again. What will the Houston Rockets do?
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know, I just talked about this a couple of weeks back but this is disgraceful. James Harden of the Houston Rockets, superstar NBA figure, has de...
Episode 19: Sam Smith, author of The Jordan Rules, shares some great Michael Jordan stories from his sports writing career.
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you saw "The Last Dance", if you're a Chicago Bulls fan from the late 80's early 90's, or just simply a Michael Jordan fan, you're going to love ...
Grant's Rant: 12-7-20 PATHETIC! That's right. The New York Jets are Pathetic.
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I don't recall ever seeing an NFL team so awful, so embarrassing to the players that have previously worn the uniform, so embarrassing to the city the...
Episode 18: Grant's Potpourri on Sports, the players, the teams and broadcasting.
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jalen Rose, Katie Couric, Cancel Culture are my openers today. I'm also excited to be able to get into a lot of questions that you've sent in. Lots ...
Grant's Rant: 12-4-20 Kirk Herbstreit's comments about University of Michigan? Wow.
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I like Kirk Herbstreit for the most part but I also have to agree with Warde Manuel University of Michigan's AD. It was the statement of a "fool". ...
Grant's Rant: 12-3-20 NBA fans don't hold your breath.
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've said it before and I'm going to say it again. The NBA is going to release the first-half of the season tomorrow and I hope it's in pencil. Thin...
Grant's Rant: 12-2-20 Buddy Hield off the bench for the Sacramento Kings?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Look, I really like Buddy and you'll hear more about that in today's rant but Monte McNair, Sacramento Kings General Manager says all is good. I d...
Episode 17: Gerry Davis umpire math. 39 + 43 = 5000 in Major League Baseball.
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the incredible privilege of interviewing Gerry Davis, Major League Baseball Umpire extraordinaire. 39 years behind the plate and on his...
Grant's Rant: 12-1-20 Sarah Fuller SEC Special Teams Player of the Week? Gummy bears for all.
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
C'mon now. A squib kick down the field and you're awarded special play recognition? What's going on? Absolutely agree with Sarah's accomplishmen...
Grant's Rant: 11-30-20 Relax NFL fans, you're lucky to have a season.
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, NFL fans, what are you complaining about? Maybe the games aren't great. Maybe the star players are getting sick. Maybe some games are getti...
Grant's Rant: 11-27-20 A day of gratitude and thanks, and a bit of wonder on the NBA.
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to share the holiday of thanks giving than with appreciation for you, my listeners and fans. Please know I appreciate you and than...
Episode 16: A very heartfelt THANK YOU to YOU.
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. Certainly, it's a day of family and friends and, of course, food. And more food. And then sports fo...
Grant's Rant: 11-26-20 Thank YOU, but no thanks on the Sacramento Kings deal.
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First, and I mean this most sincerely, thank you for listening, thank you for being a fan and thank you for being there for me as I grow a new chapter...
Grant's Rant: 11-25-20 What's Tom Brady's problem?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You saw it. Tom Brady left the field after losing the game. Bolted. No handshake with Jared Goff, no acknowledgment to the victorious Dallas Cow...
Grant's Rant: 11-24-20 He Wentz from bad to worse.
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You got it. I'm talkin' about Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles. He's playing awful. Why is he still the quarterback? The team is bad and ...
Episode 15: Jason Hehir and the making of "The Last Dance".
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and my good friend , Jason Hehir, 7 time Emmy Award winner for his documentaries including "The Last Dance" with Michael Jordan of the Chicago...
Grant's Rant: 11-23 Hey, Hey Harry Giles. Relax Kings Fans.
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Look, we all like Harry but the the knees, oh those knees. So he leaves the Sacramento Kings and heads to the Portland Trailblazers. League minimu...
Episode 14: Kenny Albert shares some history and how to get into sports broadcasting.
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, I'm talking with that Kenny Albert. Son of Marv Albert and one incredible sports broadcaster. While our stories as kids are very similar, he ...
Grant's Rant: 11-20-20 December 22 for the NBA season. Better think again.
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA has stated they're going to open the season on the 22nd of December. Do you really think so? This isn't a bubble, NFL players are getting ...
Grant's Rant: 11-19-20 Antonio Brown, NFL Wide Receiver and bike thrower.
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again. I would rather not have to be ranting on this but is it not predictable? The Miami Herald is reporting on an incident where Anto...
Grant's Rant: 11-18-20 The NBA Draft: National Stupid Day
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seriously, the NBA draft is today. And many reporters and sports news outlets are going to grade the picks and trades. Right? Who the heck knows...
Grant's Rant: 11-17-20 Harden to Brooklyn? Love it.
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right. James Harden of the Houston Rockets possibly playing for the Brooklyn Nets next season. Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyle Irving t...
Episode 13: Mickey Hatcher from the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a fun interview with a guy who's seen quite a bit throughout his career. My guest today, Mickey Hatcher, was one of the key players on the ...
Grant's Rant: 11-16-20 Has the NFL lost all its' common sense?
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That headline says it all. So the NFL's New Orleans Saints are going to get fined and punished for the players not having masks on in the locker roo...
Grant's Rant: 11-13-20 Yesterday Harden, today Westbrook.
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yup. You read that right. It's not often I have back to back Rants on the same team but yesterday it was James Harden moaning about the Houston Rock...
Episode 12: Charles Davis, CBS NFL Analyst shares his stories of motivation and inspiration.
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wow. Talk about a great guy. You've got to join the conversation today with Charles Davis as he's got a great story of his path to success, his so...
Grant's Rant: 11-12-20 James Harden and the Houston Rockets, time for a change?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No, that's not sacrilegious. It's the truth. James Harden and playoff championships are synonymous, right? Wrong! How many Championships has H...
Grant's Rant: 11-11-20 What is up with Jerry Reinsdorf and Tony LaRussa?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Jerry, I think you should step away from both teams, the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls and do Chicago a favor. Take your buddy Tony LaRuss...
Episode 11: Neil Funk, Chicago Bulls play by play announcer recalls highlights of his 29 years with the team.
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special conversation for me as Neil was calling the Chicago Bulls games for most of their Championship teams. He lived through "The Last D...
Grant's Rant: 11-10-20 New Orleans Saints meal ticket for Jameis Winston
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, it's a big win, yeah, Drew Brees may be the man to take the Saints marching in to the Super Bowl but what's up with Jameis Winston? C'mon. T...
Grant's Rant 11-9-20 Notre Dame & Clemson, wait let's replay that.
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a great game. Notre Dame and Clemson go into double overtime but how do you spoil a great experience? Keep stopping it. C'mon. Replay aft...
Episode 10: Grant ponders the future of sports broadcasting.
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a young sports journalist travel was everything and doing what you had to do to get an interview was part of the thrill of the job. But travel is...
Grant's Rant: 11-6-20 The NBA in December, right? WRONG!
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We'll call it the 25% rule for the NBA. They want to get the season started in December. Not cool. Covid cases are rising and they want to put 2...
Grant's Rant: 11-5-20 MLB's Rob Manfred and three blind wives.
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is wrong with MLB? Enough already. Why would you even think anyone would pay attention to your show, The Gold Glove Awards, up against the ...
Grant's Rant: 11-4-20 Idiot of the week is Chicago Bears Javon Wims
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right. Big game with the New Orleans Saints for the Chicago Bears looking for redemption from either Monday night's embarrassment or last year'...
Grant's Rant: 11-3-20 Election day so let's talk politics...once only.
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right. I could rant on so many other things but I-am-sick-and-tired of politicians ripping the other person to shreds and never telling me wh...
Episode 9: Jerry Reynolds and Grant share some stories from over the years.
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two time Sacramento Kings Coach, General Manager of the Sacramento Monarchs and my dear friend and broadcast partner for the past 20 years, Jerry Reyn...
Grant's Rant: 11-2-20 Brawlin' Dan Mullen, Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers today.
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alright already. I know. Lots going on so I had to touch on a few things. No, I don't think Dan Mullen should be allowed to attend the big NCAA Fl...
Grant's Rant: 10-30-20 Why is Jack Nicklaus getting torn up over Trump endorsement?
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So 80 year old Nicklaus shares who he's voted for with some commentary and all of a sudden the "Golden Bear" has become a beast. C'mon. He's not w...
Episode 8: Sean Salisbury shares more than just his career and you may be surprised by it.
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A dear friend and an incredible human being, Sean Salisbury and I talk about his professional sports career, his professional broadcasting career, h...
Grant's Rant: 10-29-20 Two viruses pollute Major League Baseball. Turner and Sabermetrics.
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So, for all the world to see, a confirmed Coronavirus case named Justin Turner intentionally goes out on the field to celebrate a World Series victory...
Grant's Rant: 10-28-20 The Lakers Danny Green doesn't get it.
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So let me help you all understand some things about the NBA. It's not a charity. Playing the game is how the league generates revenue to pay the p...
Episode 7: Marcos Breton of the Sacramento Bee talks sports with Grant.
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We started our careers very close to each other in Sacramento and have been friends for over 30 years. I'm talking with Marcos Breton of the Sacra...
Grant's Rant: 10-27-20 Baseball is not the greatest sport in the country.
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After Sundays game with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays finally ending after 4 plus hours with an error, a bobble and a trip, how can y...
Grant's Rant 10-26-20 The Tampa Bay Brady's and Antonio Brown? Wow.
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one is hard to believe. But because Tom Brady says hire the guy, they do? What is wrong with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Who would think th...
Episode 6: NBA announcer Mike Breen shares experiences from the bubble and more.
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An incredible man, an incredible announcer for the NBA and the TV voice of the NY Knicks, Mike Breen and I have some fun today. We'll talk about our...
Grant's Rant: 10-23-20 Do the Cleveland Browns have a new spokesperson?
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Mayfield seems to have an opinion about the feedback on her husband's performance. I think the Cleveland fans should be the ones with the opin...
Grant's Rant: 10-22-20 New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles. Why turn it on?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This game has no hope. Here's a riddle with the answer in my rant. What does 2 and 5 mean in the NFC East? Don't waste your time tonight. Do...
Grant's Rant: 10-21-20 The Miami Dolphins. Play to win or is it Tua time?
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah. The Miami Dolphins. Ryan Fitzpatrick looks good. 3-3. Maybe make the playoffs. Oh wait, he's not starting. Need to play for the fu...
Grant's Rant: 10-20-20 A first! Grant and Scot Pollard rant together on 4 way stops.
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, everything I rant on isn't sports. Scot and I experienced and complained about the absurdity of 4 way stop signs but in Indianapolis, roundab...
Episode 5: Scot Pollard gets personal.
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right, that Scot Pollard. One of my best friends and I sit and talk about his career, the Sacramento Kings, his perspective on a variety of t...
Grant's Rant: 10-19-20 Texans, Titans and Vikings oh my.
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All right, I have to give it up to the Houston Texans and Romeo Crennel for trying. I have to compliment the Tennessee Titans for winning and I have...
Grant's Rant: 10-16-20 LeBron James the GOAT?
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is LeBron James the best NBA player of all time? Hmmm. I've got something to say about that. I'll bet the Los Angeles Lakers do too. Could be Chic...
Episode 4: Grant Reminisces...
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will cover a lot of ground as I reflect on some of the Sacramento experience with the Sacramento Kings, my upbringing with sports, and a ...
Grant's Rant: 10-15-20 Nobody wants to play on the NY Jets, nobody!
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is Adam Gase doing? The NY Jets have to be the absolute worst team in the NFL. How long before real changes happen? I mean how much time ca...
Grant's Rant: 10-14-20 Mike Tyson at age 54 doing what?
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know what I'm talking about. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. in the ring next month. Head injuries are happening to younger athletes wearing helmet...
Grant's Rant: 10-13-20 A team rant on the NY Yankees with Mad Dog Russo.
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Yankees, what on earth has happened? What are they doing? Join me and my childhood buddy as we do a tandem rant today on the unbelievab...
Grant's Rant: 10-12-20 So this is what you expected from the 49ers?
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OK, so there are a few injuries on defense but a loss to the Miami Dolphins when the San Francisco Forty Niners and all their fans had such high hopes...
Episode 3: Mixin' it up with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host of "Mad Dog Unleashed" and "Mad Dog Sports Radio" heard on Sirius XM, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, childhood friend and fellow sports talk show host, v...
Episode 2: Charles Barkley speaks his mind.
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode you're not going to want to leave. Charles Barkley, long time friend and strongly opinionated on so many points, you just gotta...
Grant's Rant: 10-9-20 Florida opens it up this weekend. Really???
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay are all welcoming fans back to the stadiums this weekend. Has somebody lost their mind? We're not doing a debate...
Grant's Rant 10-8-20: That Washington Football Team
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dwayne Haskins, 3rd String for that Washington Football team that's supposedly competitive in the NFL? Really. They're not going anywhere so why a...
Grant's Rant 10-7-20: Oh my poor, poor NY Giants.
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grant does a number on the NFC East and his beloved NY Giants in today's Rant and, oh boy, is he unhappy about it all. You may agree...or not, but h...
Episode 1: Grant Napear Returns
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Long time local sportscaster and 32 year Sacramento Kings broadcast announcer, Grant Napear returns to share his experience of the past few months as ...