Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod
Episodes
An emblematic end to 49ers playoff contention
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss De'Vondre Campbell's decision to quit midway through Thursday's game, Deebo Samuel's rough week (and performance), Brock Purdy'...
Deebo Tweets, Hardgrave gets restructured, and Rams get previewed
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss Deebo Samuel taking to social media to say he's not struggling and that his lack of production is a lack of getting the ball, w...
Finally, a dominant 49ers win
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' beatdown of the Chicago Bears, 38-13, the positives that could springboard int...
Can the 49ers' snap their losing streak?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle breaks down all the angles from Sunday's 49ers game against the Chicago Bears, viewpoints on San Francisco's season, and thoughts about looking a...
Why the 49ers need a new offseason mindset
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down why the San Francisco 49ers need to take a new mindset into the offseason, sign players early, and pick a firm to avoid repe...
It's not a Super Bowl hangover, it's a hangover from the last five years
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Biderman breaks down why the San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes are likely done after losing to the Buffalo Bills, 35-10, why it's a hangover fr...
49ers don't think they're out of it yet
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the San Francisco 49ers' approach to the remainder of the season following their loss to the Green Bay Packers, why Kyle Sha...
Is it time for a rebuild?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down where things went wrong for the 49ers Sunday in their rare blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers, if there's any solution th...
The 49ers' weird injury situation ahead of the Packers game
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the odd situation facing the San Francisco 49ers and their injuries to Nick Bosa, Trent Williams and Brock Purdy, whose abse...
Can you have too much McCaffrey?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the idea of the 49ers incorporating more Jordan Mason in light of Christian McCaffrey's return, the importance of winning Sunda...
The 49ers are no sleeping giant, they're just sleeping
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks, why the team shouldn't be considered a sleeping gi...
Is a blowout coming?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at Sunday's 49ers' game against the Seattle Seahawks and ask the question: is a blowout coming at some point? Plus a discus...
New deal for Deommodore Lenoir
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down what Deommodore Lenoir's new contract means, what it says about Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's team building philosophy, the...
Does that 49ers win actually feel like a loss?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman react to the San Francisco 49ers' last-second win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Jake Moody game, what the game sho...
CMC returns for Bucs game after 49ers' bye
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the impact of having Christian McCaffrey back in the mix, how it could impact the offense and Brock Purdy specifically, the Tam...
How Week 9 impacted the 49ers, and CMC return coming?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle chats about Week 9 NFL action and the games that affected the 49ers, and he discusses when Christian McCaffrey will return. Learn more about your...
The Bye Week episode
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle breaks down his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers at 4-4 heading into their bye week, thoughts on the trade deadline, why they probably won't m...
A big 49ers win over the Cowboys
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' victory Sunday night over the Dallas Cowboys, what they liked about the game, what they didn't, Bro...
Why the Niners *should* handle business against the Cowboys
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' improving injury situation, why they should handle business against the Cowboys, potential pitfalls on special teams...
Thoughts on the injury wave, trading for a WR -- and Jordan Mason joins the show!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' injury situation and try to provide context and optimism about why the sky might not be falling (quite yet), thou...
Did that loss just derail the 49ers' season?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take inventory of where things stand after the 49ers' ugly loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that likely included a season-ending injury f...
A 49ers get-back game against the Chiefs?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down Ricky Pearsall's return to practice, what his role might be and when he might start contributing, and they preview Sunday's ...
Kyle Juszczyk joins the show! (And the state of the NFC race)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk rejoins the show to talk about the 49ers' slow start, the origin story of his handshake with Deebo Samuel, comparing this...
Stressful game in Seattle vaults 49ers back to first place
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris breaks down his initial takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' uneasy win Thursday in Seattle, battling through injuries, Brock Purdy's perform...
A 49ers get-right game in Seattle?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the possibility the 49ers will be okay despite Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals and why a season-long turnaround could...
49ers identity crisis
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down what's wrong with the San Francisco 49ers following their upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium Sunday. They...
Brock, Aiyuk, Cardinals
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is finally back to join Kyle to discuss the San Francisco 49ers’ upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals, big picture Brock Purdy thoughts...
49ers injury issues and A SCORCHING HOT TAKE
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses some of the 49ers injury issues that cropped up on the first Week 5 practice report, and gives a take about how the team can resolve a ...
49ers dominate inferior opponent in much-needed get-right game
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses the 49ers' beatdown of the New England Patriots, why the performance matters for the defense, and Brock Purdy's strong day. Learn more ...
Previewing the Pats game
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is back to preview the San Francisco 49ers game against the New England Patriots, what's on tap for Sunday, trying to figure out how Kyle Shanaha...
Matt Barrows is back to talk about biggest 49ers concerns
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Barrows, long time beat reporter covering the 49ers for The Athletic, rejoins the show to talk about the team's biggest concerns during their two...
REACTION: 49ers blow a second straight game
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down what went wrong with the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Los Angeles Rams, special teams mistakes, the issues defensively –...
49ers injuries piling up, again, before Rams game
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle previews the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams, the injuries facing George Kittle and Charvarius Ward during the week of pra...
Who steps up now given the injuries?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to discuss how the 49ers will try to overcome their injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, why Brock Purdy needs to...
REACTION: 49ers outplayed in all three phases in Minnesota
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is back to break down the San Francisco 49ers' loss in all three phases to the Minnesota Vikings including what went wrong on offense (why Kyle ...
Thoughts on 49ers-Vikings, plus Maiocco joins the pod!
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers trip to play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, what thing could look like a...
Spinning the 49ers' good vibes forward
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris reunited after Monday night's 49ers win to talk about the developments from the game and how they can be spun forward, including Brock ...
The 49ers body the Jets in a throwback win
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is riding solo and reacts to the San Francisco 49ers' 32-19 win against the New York Jets, why it felt like an old school win different from Kyl...
Big season preview!
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris offer their big takes and predictions heading into the new season, including some on Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, the rookie class, the o...
So much 49ers news from all angles
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ricky Pearsall incident, Trent Williams coming back, Brandon Aiyuk speaks, Christian McCaffrey's back at practice and Deebo Samuel restructures in...
FINALLY Brandon Aiyuk has a new contract
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss the big breaking news of the day, and perhaps the month of August, that Brandon Aiyuk finally signed a contract extension worth...
Patrick Willis joins the show!
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
49ers legend and Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis rejoins Candlestick Chronicles to talk about his experience at the enshrinement, his most memo...
53-man roster revealed!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the first version of the San Francisco 49ers' 53-man roster after Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch made their final cuts includi...
53-man roster projection time
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their 53-man roster projection and the difficult decisions facing Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch ahead of cut-down day on Tues...
Things are happening heading into the preseason finale
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the interesting things happening to the back end of the San Francisco 49ers' roster ahead of the preseason finale Friday aga...
Reaction to 49ers' preseason win over Saints
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is back to break down the San Francisco 49ers' preseason win over the New Orleans Saints. Who stood out, thoughts on roster battles, Brock Purdy,...
The Brandon Aiyuk saga drags along...
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris openly hope the Brandon Aiyuk saga ends while they record, and they discuss why his price shouldn't matter in the short term because of...
Preseason opener reaction: Are the vibes bad?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their thoughts from the San Francisco 49ers preseason opener, the battle to back up Brock Purdy and why Brandon Allen seems ...
The 49ers don't have to trade Brandon Aiyuk
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down why the San Francisco 49ers don't have to trade Brandon Aiyuk, which would be the worst thing the organization has done sinc...
Brandon Aiyuk GONE? Camp takes + Barrows joins the show
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was breaking news after we recorded out podcast episode Monday afternoon from Matt Maiocco, who wrote the 49ers have the framework in place for ...
DAP GATE
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down Brandon Aiyuk's dap with John Lynch at Kyle Shanahan during 49ers practice, what it could mean, the likelihood it leads to a...
Brock Purdy, training camp interception machine?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are break to talk about Brock Purdy's interceptions from the first two padded practices, whether or not they matter, the proper context...
Trent Williams wants more $$$ -- should we abolish the salary cap?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss Trent Williams' absence from the start of San Francisco 49ers training camp, why he's holding out, Brandon Aiyuk's hold-in, why...
Brandon Aiyuk holding in? And a CB preview
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris discuss Brandon Aiyuk reporting to the San Francisco 49ers for the start of training camp despite not having a contract, why it's a goo...
Running backs camp preview
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' running back group ahead of training camp and look at key topics like Christian McCaffrey's availab...
BREAKING: Brandon Aiyuk requests a trade
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down what Brandon Aiyuk's trade demand means for the San Francisco 49ers, why it's similar to what happened with Deebo Samuel in ...
49ers camp preview: safeties
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris preview the San Francisco 49ers' safeties ahead of the start of training camp and look at key questions such as: is Malik Mustapha goin...
CAMP PREVIEW: 49ers linebackers
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' situation at tight end, including Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, and preview the position ahead of t...
CAMP PREVIEW: 49ers tight ends
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers situation at tight end by offering their takes on the guys behind George Kittle, what Logan Thomas b...
Previewing the 49ers in the tenches
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris preview the 49ers' defensive and offensive lines ahead of the start of training camp including asking the biggest questions, identifyin...
ARE WE SURE? 49ers questions
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asking some key questions ahead of the 49ers season, including: Are we sure Brandon Aiyuk's contract standoff isn't going to impact his regular season...
Brandon Aiyuk says the 49ers don't want him back?!
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris dive into Brandon Aiyuk's viral Tiktok video which he indicates the San Francisco 49ers don't want him back amid their contract talks. ...
The 49ers' All-Time 53-man roster
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris go through Kyle's all-time 49ers 53-man roster. Who starts at quarterback? Do Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey have st...
Christian McCaffrey has a new deal: what it means
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman break down what Christian McCaffrey's new deal with the San Francisco 49ers means, how it relates to Brandon Aiyuk, who...
Jauan Jennings signs a new contract, is it good?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down what the San Francisco 49ers bringing back receiver Jauan Jennings on a new two-year contract means, whether or not it was a...
Fred Warner joins the show
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are joined by San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. He talks about being a new father, whether or not the rest disadvanta...
Takeaways from 49ers' OTAs
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts from the start of San Francisco 49ers' OTAs, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings not being there, the im...
First look at 49ers' 2024 schedule
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts of the San Francisco 49ers' regular season schedule that was released Wednesday, they pick their favo...
Drafting big games to preview 49ers' schedule release
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at the San Francisco 49ers' opponents for the 2024 season ahead of their schedule getting released on Wednesday. They go ba...
Aiyuk a loser (?), Purdy's contract and the 2022 draft class
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about something ESPN wrote about Brandon Aiyuk being a "loser" following the 2024 NFL Draft, Brock Purdy's contract and why the Sa...
Extremely important 49ers draft class breakdown
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 49ers 2024 NFL draft class has been assigned jersey numbers! What does it mean for each player? Chris and Kyle break it down (with actual real ana...
49ers DRAFT RECAP
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their takeaways from the 49ers' draft class, why they're optimistic about some picks, how they fit, trends, and how many ca...
REACTION TO PEARSALL
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' selection of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, how...
Tej Seth of Sumer Sports talks NFL Draft philosophy
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tej Seth, a data scientist from Sumer Sports, dives into some of the players he likes and dislikes from this year's NFL draft, and why trading back is...
Mock drafting for the 49ers!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are joined by Striking Gold's Rob Lowder to do three separate first-round mock drafts to find the best prospects for the San Francisc...
Danny Kelly is back to talk NFL draft!
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins Kyle and Chris to talk about the prospects the San Francisco 49ers might be considering early in the 2024 NFL draft. L...
Brandon Aiyuk's price and NFL draft ideas
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their thoughts on what DeVonta Smith's new contract extension means for Brandon Aiyuk and why it's a positive development a...
49ers-only 7-round mock draft
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle rolls through each of his picks from a 7-round mock draft for the 49ers, and dives into some of the team-building decisions the 49ers will face i...
Early draft takes!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman break down their early thoughts for the San Francisco 49ers and their 31st overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Learn mo...
49ers takeaways from the owners meetings
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to talk about Brandon Aiyuk's Instagram post, the NFL banning hip drop tackles, and other news in the 49ers world. Learn mor...
Optimistic or pessimistic about 49ers future?
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by 95.7 the Game's Joe Shasky (listen to the Morning Roast M-F from 6-10AM on 95.7 FM) to talk about the 49ers' future and the reasons ...
49ers lose draft capital as QB, OL battles take shape
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses the 49ers' punishment for an accounting error, and looks at a couple of the intriguing free agent signings San Francisco made Monday. ...
49ers free agency, good or bad?
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' first week into free agency, whether their week has been good, bad or just okay. They break down their feelings o...
Armstead's departure (?), new edges in the mix, Jennings back
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the opening of the legal tampering for the San Francisco 49ers ahead of the new league year, Arik Armstead's release, and wh...
49ers free agency: what positions need addressing?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' roster and break down what positions they should look at during free agency and the upcoming NFL draft. Lea...
Reaction: Will it work with Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' decision to hire Nick Sorensen as their new defensive coordinator while also hiring former Chargers head coach B...
49ers future at WR and what matters at the NFL combine?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kyle discuss the future of the 49ers' WR room and what matters for teams at the NFL combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
49ers DC search heats up
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle talks about the latest news in the 49ers' search for a defensive coordinator, and dives into the 49ers' options with restricted free agent Jauan ...
The 49ers don't have to trade Brandon Aiyuk
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers don't have to trade star receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and they look at scenarios in which he returns to the team on...
Who will be the 49ers' defensive coordinator?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their thoughts on Kyle Shanahan's decision to fire Steve Wilks as 49ers' defensive coordinator, and which candidates they th...
A devastating Super Bowl loss
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down everything in the immediate aftermath of the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. Learn ...
BIG Super Bowl XLVIII preview!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are joined by Striking Gold's Rob Lowder in a crossover episode to preview all things 49ers-Chiefs in the Super Bowl: the Patrick Mahom...
Burning questions heading into the Super Bowl
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris ask some big picture questions about the 49ers ahead of the Super Bowl and what winning the game would mean to a slew of key figures, i...
Super Bowl week begins!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about their early impressions from Super Bowl week, media night, the practice facility controversy, Kyle Shanahan at the podium an...
A Super Bowl happy hour!
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back for a casual convo about the 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan telling Jed York before last season that Brock Purdy was t...
2019 49ers vs. 2023 49ers
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by 95.7 the Game's Evan Giddings go position-by-position to break down whether they'd take the 2019 49ers or 2023 49ers. Learn more ab...
An epic comeback gets the 49ers to the Super Bowl
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down arguably the most historic and memorable game of Kyle Shanahan's tenure as the San Francisco 49ers came from 17 points down ...
Sam Esfandiari joins the show to preview the NFC title game!
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Sam Esfandiari from Light Years joins the show to break down the 49ers' NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions. They talk ...
Nick Wagoner joins the show to talk 49ers-Lions!
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Nick Wagoner joins the show to talk all things 49ers and Lions in the NFC Championship Game, Deebo Samuel's injury, Brock Purdy trash/elite sta...
49ers advance despite playing pretty poorly
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' dramatic, come-from-behind victory over the Green Back Packers in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, why t...