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Posey Closes KNBR Interview With Warning About Hot Mic

Posey's on-air rebuke underscores frayed ties with the station and raises questions about KNBR's handling of the earlier hot-mic episode.

Overview

  • Three weeks earlier an unnamed KNBR producer was overheard saying “Posey sucks, man” into a hot mic and the station later removed digital traces of the moment from its platforms, reporting shows.
  • Posey returned to the Murph & Markus executive segment and signed off by saying, “Make sure the mics aren’t hot before you talk trash about me,” directly addressing the prior insult.
  • Hosts Markus Boucher and guest John Dickinson responded with laughs and light reassurance on air, keeping the interview cordial while they discussed the trade deadline and roster moves.
  • No public disciplinary actions or formal explanations from KNBR have been reported, and coverage describes the long-running Giants–KNBR relationship as strained with Posey's next scheduled appearance in about three weeks.
  • The episode could prompt closer scrutiny of KNBR's transparency and of how broadcast partnerships shape team messaging, and it keeps attention on Posey's public role as the Giants navigate a difficult season.