Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod
Episodes
49ers win an absolute thriller vs. Bears
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our LIVE reaction show, Kyle breaks down the 49ers' win over the Chicago Bears and the upcoming Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Hosted b...
Are the Bears for real?
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss how good the Chicago Bears actually are heading into Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Ar...
Brock Purdy's career night, thump Colts
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brock Purdy had a career night, the 49ers defense did just enough, George Kittle got hurt, Kyle Shanahan had interesting things to say about the playo...
The 1 seed is in play! Previewing the Colts MNF game
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' chances at the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff race and how to view the team moving forward. They break down the up...
49ers handle business against the Titans. TAKEAWAYS
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the San Francisco 49ers' 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans, moving to 10-4, winning four in a row come off their bye. Br...
Why the expectations are changing
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss why the expectations are changing for the San Francisco 49ers now that the playoff picture is coming into focus down the final ...
REACTION: 49ers handle the Browns, Purdy bounces back
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the San Francisco 49ers' 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns improving to 9-4 ahead of their bye week. They discuss Brock Purdy...
The Browns game is a big test and thoughts on Brock Purdy
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris look ahead to the San Francisco 49ers upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns and Shedeur Sanders, why it's shaping up to be a tough...
49ers win but Purdy's performance was ugly
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. Why the win was a little concerning, ...
Previewing 49ers and Panthers, time to put the hammer down!
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris preview the Monday night game between the 49ers and Panthers, the opportunity Brock Purdy has to get going, what a win would mean in th...
49ers news and notes ahead of Panthers MNF game
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses the Matt Gay signing and how a kicker change could alter Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling. He also dives into Curtis Robinson’s new job...
49ers handle business in Arizona
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' 41-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Brock Purdy's return. How did the team look? Was it as ...
ESPN's Nick Wagoner joins the show
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers, including Brock Purdy's return from injury, comparing him to Mac Jones, 4...
Brock Purdy is back?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the news from Wednesday that Brock Purdy is back at 49ers practice and ramping up toward returning as the starter, according...
49ers get blown out by the Rams, and we should have seen it coming
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the San Francisco 49ers' 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The defensive issues, the offense's short comings, Kyle Shanahan'...
Can the 49ers shock the Rams again??
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, why the 49ers are considerable underdogs (though it would...
Why 49ers stood pat at the trade deadline
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The San Francisco 49ers decided not to make any additional moves at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Kyle and Chris break down why no one should be ...
49ers get another win, beat the Giants on the road
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the San Francisco 49ers' 34-24 victory over the struggling New York Giants. Was it their most dominant performance of the seas...
49ers make moves at defensive end
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers losing Trevis Gipson, the trade they made for Keion White, bringing back Clelin Ferrell and how it all impacts their ...
49ers get beat up in Houston
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans that felt more lopsided than it was. They discuss the issues with ...
Why 49ers-Texans is a weird game to figure out
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the weirdness of the San Francisco 49ers road game Sunday against the Houston Texans. More injury issues piling up, why the 49e...
When is Brock Purdy coming back? What about a trade?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss Brock Purdy's toe injury and when the best time to bring him back would be. Does he need to be fully healthy to unseat Mac Jone...
Christian McCaffrey carries the 49ers to another big win
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss Christian McCaffrey's huge night with over 200 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons to improve to 5...
How 49ers can bounce back against Falcons
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss how the San Francisco 49ers can bounce back against the Atlanta Falcons after Fred Warner's injury. The return of George Kittle...
Is there FINALLY good injury news coming?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the 49ers having Brock Purdy and George Kittle back at practice, and then they discuss how they will have to win games after l...
49ers lose Fred Warner to devastating injury
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 49ers' bad injury situation got even worse during Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Fred Warner broke and dislocated his ankle and will...
How the 49ers can pull off the upset in Tampa
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can the San Francisco 49ers pull off an upset of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Kyle and Chris channel their inner football guys to break down exactly ...
Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall still not practicing
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the latest 49ers injury news from Kyle Shanahan. What's up with Brock Purdy's toe injury, Ricky Pearsall's knee, Jauan Jenni...
How good are the 49ers?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The San Francisco are 4-1 and are in a great spot ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but how good are they? Kyle and Chris break...
49ers win in overtime against the Rams!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris breaks down the 49ers' insane Thursday Night victory over the Los Angeles Rams despite not having Brock Purdy, their top three receivers, George...
Matt Maiocco joins the show!
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area and the 49ers Talk Podcast to discuss all things 49ers following their loss Sunday to the Jacks...
49ers can't overcome mistakes vs. Jags
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Rob Lowder of Striking Gold to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and falling to 3-1 ahead of a shor...
Jags defense might be good? And why the 49ers should wait to trade
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss why the Jaguars' defense could be difficult Sunday. Then they break down how the 49ers' defense will look without Nick Bosa, an...
EMERGENCY POD: Nick Bosa is done for the season
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Bosa is done for the season with a torn ACL. Kyle and Chris break down what it means for the San Francisco 49ers and discuss possibilities on the...
49ers pull off a huge, last-second win to get to 3-0
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' last-second walk-off win over the Arizona Cardinals to improve to 3-0 and take first place early in the NFC West. Th...
Early 49ers trends as Cardinals come to town
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris examine the 49ers' matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, and they look at early trends from the first two weeks of the season. What stand...
49ers and Mac Jones win in New Orleans
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' Week 2 road victory against the New Orleans Saints in Mac Jones' debut as the starting quarterback ...
Mac Jones, the defense and CMC in New Orleans
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the news of the week, including Mac Jones getting the start in place of Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan getting his wish four ...
Week 1 aftermath + a Colton McKivitz extension and Kendrick Bourne's return
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the aftermath of the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Kyle's takeaways from the game, Brock Purdy's interceptio...
A wild 49ers win in Seattle
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a game that we didn't know Brock Purdy could have. It was a defensive performance we were unsure was coming given the turnover on that side of ...
CMC's hurt? JJ's new money? A season preview!
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris start out of the pod with the breaking news about Christian McCaffrey's calf injury that landed him on the injury report. Then they dis...
Jauan Jennings is back at 49ers practice
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss Jauan Jennings' return to practice, and why he didn't have as much leverage in his awkward contract situation as it might appea...
Reviewing the 49ers' new uniforms, Jauan Jennings thoughts and the Micah Parsons trade
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' new rivalry uniforms, Jauan Jennings trade request and why it might behoove Jennings to play, new r...
FINAL CUTS: can the 49ers survive Week 1?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the first version of the San Francisco 49ers' 53-man roster, why the team doesn't have a punter, the situation at receiver g...
Preseason is a WRAP. Thoughts on the finale
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is back to break his initial thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Brian Robinson Jr. trad...
Previewing the 49ers' preseason finale -- THE INJURIES
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the important things to watch from the 49ers' preseason finale Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers -- the injury situa...
What should the 49ers' 53-man roster look like?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris go through the San Francisco 49ers roster and discuss which players should make the first version of the 53, the tough decisions, how i...
REACTION: Jake Moody gives the 49ers a preseason win!
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Moody hit a field goal from 59 yards as time expired and the 49ers beat the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason, 22-19. Chris Biderman rides solo ...
Who do the 49ers need to stand out against the Raiders?
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss which 49ers players need to stand out in Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders (spoiler: a lot of them are ro...
Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get dramatic?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get weird? The San Francisco 49ers' receiver isn't practicing while he wants a new deal, and friend of the sh...
REACTION: 49ers blown out in preseason opener
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Woof, the San Francisco 49ers had an ugly performance in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The rookies struggled, Kyle Shanahan seeme...
REACTING to joint practices with the Broncos
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the 49ers' joint training camp practice against the Denver Broncos. What stood out? What's important to take away? What injuri...
Announcements! Kicker battle! Danny Kelly joins the show!
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris start off the episode with a couple exciting announcements before diving into the latest developments in the San Francisco 49ers' kicke...
Jennings' injury a cause for concern?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle goes solo to talk about the latest from San Francisco 49ers training camp, including receiver Jauan Jennnings' calf injury, news and notes, and t...
Observations from 49ers practice
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss takeaways from Chris' visit to watch the 49ers practice in training camp. He has thoughts on the young defensive linemen, Ricky...
First takeaways from 49ers training camp
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the initial takeaways from the early days of 49ers training camp. They discuss why Jauan Jennings could be in line to get hi...
Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch speak ahead of training camp
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed the media ahead of the San Francisco 49ers beginning training camp this. What stood out about Shanahan discussi...
49ers linebacker preview: Is Nick Martin the guy?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at the San Francisco 49ers situation at linebacker ahead of the start of training camp. The key question: will rookie third...
Jauan Jennings says he needs a new deal!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jauan Jennings has said he either wants a new contract or to be traded away from the 49ers! Kyle and Chris break it all down -- why Jennings has lever...
How much hinges on Christian McCaffrey?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman preview the San Francisco 49ers running backs ahead of the start of training camp with one important question: how much...
Camp preview: Can the 49ers' secondary stand up?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' secondary heading into the start of training camp. Can Renardo Green take a leap in Year 2? Will Deommodore L...
Camp preview: Is the 49ers' offensive line a liability?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In their first installment of training camp previews, Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' offensive line, which has largely been neglected with k...
Are the 49ers overhauling their offensive scheme?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss if Kyle Shanahan is going to do different things with the 49ers offense based on an under-the-radar addition to the roster this...
ESPN's Nick Wagoner joins the show
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers, including takeaways from OTAs, if the team is benefitting from a more no...
Bryce Huff added, Pearsall injured, Trent Williams unhappy?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the 49ers adding former Jets and Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, Ricky Pearsall's hamstring injury and what his a...
What the structure of Brock Purdy's contract reveals
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at some of the early reported details about Brock Purdy's contract extension. Why it's not exactly a deal worth $53 million...
The Purdy contract is DONE
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle reacts to the news that the 49ers have agreed to a five-year, $265 million contract paying him an average of $53 million per season – why it's ...
Thoughts on the 49ers' schedule (does it suck?)
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at their big takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 schedule, including it being the easiest in the league, the lack ...
Should the NFL have a draft lottery?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the crazy idea of the NFL adopting a lottery system for the NFL draft. Why it could work, what's standing in its way, preser...
What are the 49ers' biggest weaknesses?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris each rank the 49ers' biggest weaknesses on the roster following free agency and the NFL draft. Why the offensive line remains a concern...
George Kittle gets a new deal and 49ers add vet to O-line
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 49ers made George Kittle the highest paid tight in the NFL with a new four-year, $76 million contract extension through 2025. What it means for Ki...
What the 49ers draft class says about their offseason
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their thoughts on the 49ers' haul from the 2025 NFL draft, the team not adding to the offensive line until the seventh round...
49ers draft Mykel Williams
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break react to the 49ers picking Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams with the No. 11 pick in the NFL draft. How he fits, why it appear...
2025 NFL draft: 1 player the 49ers will pick on each day
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a crossover episode! Striking Gold's Rob Lowder drops by to talk about one player the San Francisco 49ers will take on each day of the NFL draft....
49ers NFL draft notes with Matt Barrows
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by the Athletic's Matt Barrows to discuss what the 49ers may be looking for in Round 1 of the NFL draft, draft strategy, his 2025 draft...
On the idea of Kelvin Banks to the 49ers...
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the San Francisco 49ers drafting Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks with the No. 11 overall pick in the upcomi...
All things 49ers in the NFL draft with Luke Easterling
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports to talk all things 49ers and the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
A thought on trading up for Tyler Warren
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the idea of trading up in the draft for Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. Spoiler: they don't love the idea and they break ...
Did Kyle nail his mock draft?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Chris put together a mock draft last week, Kyle took his shot at a three-round mock this week. It included a new pass rusher that's flying under...
A FULL 49ers mock draft simulation
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris go through a full seven-round mock NFL draft simulation for the 49ers that goes heavy in the trenches over their first four picks. They...
Are these mock drafts crazy?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss if taking Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell or South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori would be terrible for the 49ers with the N...
How QB draft stock impacts 49ers, plus Mason trade
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss why the 49ers could benefit from three quarterbacks going in the top 10 of the NFL draft, the Jordan Mason trade, why the front...
Why things aren't as dire as they appear for the 49ers
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the wild overreaction to the start of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers, and why there's reason to be optimistic about th...
Thoughts on the 49ers start to free agency
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First, Chris opens the podcast with his thoughts on the departures of Dre Greenlaw and Kyle Juszczyk after the news came down Monday evening. Then, Ky...
Joey Bosa and 49ers' free agent philosophy
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the possibility of the 49ers adding Joey Bosa after he was released by the Los Angeles Chargers, and why it could test their...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Deebo Samuel traded to Commanders
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Biderman reacts to the San Francisco 49ers trading Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. What it means for Kyle Shanahan's receiving corps,...
How the 49ers can find bargains in free agency
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris come up with six realistic free agent additions at positions of need for the San Francisco 49ers that might not be the biggest names, b...
Does Michigan's Will Johnson make sense for 49ers?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down NFL Media draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft for the San Francisco 49ers where he pegged Michigan cornerback Will Jo...
Should 49ers go big-name hunting at receiver?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the San Francisco 49ers adding a big name receiver like Davante Adams or Tee Higgins in light of the Deebo Samue...
Deebo Samuel news + 49ers team building philosphy
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the uncertain future of San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel following the news the team is giving him permission to seek ...
Will the 49ers get in the Myles Garrett and/or Cooper Kupp sweepstakes?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the San Francisco 49ers taking a look at Myles Garrett or Cooper Kupp in a trade after they appear to be availab...
Did the 49ers finally solve their DC situation?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris react to the breaking news that Robert Saleh is expected to become the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator, assuming he doesn't ...
Is Robert Saleh going to be the 49ers DC?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the looming possibility of former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh returning to become the 49ers' defensive coordinator -- s...
Takeaways from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's press conference
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed some of the key issues facing the San Francisco 49ers in the coming offseason, including finding a new defensiv...
49ers fire special teams coach, is Jake Moody gone?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 49ers made the expected move and fired special teams coach Brian Schneider. Does it signal other major changes coming on special teams like gettin...
The 49ers season is finally over -- did anything good happen in 2024?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Were there any positive takeaways for the 49ers in 2024? The answer is mostly know, but the rookie class did show some things. Kyle and Chris break it...
Reaction: Brock Purdy injury overshadows 49ers loss to Lions
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle breaks down everything from the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions that dropped them to 6-10 on the season, including Br...
Reaction: 49ers eliminated from postseason, lose to Dolphins
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This rough 49ers season is finally cooked. Kyle Shanahan's team was eliminated before Sunday's kickoff in Miami, and then it put together an ugly perf...
Running back concerns and the question of tanking before 49ers-Dolphins
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Isaac Guerendo banged up, questions about the San Francisco 49ers' running back situation heading into 2025 are highlighted. Why the team needs t...
What's worth watching the rest of the 49ers' season?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the key things worth watching as the San Francisco 49ers wrap up their regular season after being (mostly) eliminated from p...