Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Reaction: Will it work with Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley?

04 Mar 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

49ers-Packers preview: Will it get ugly Saturday?

19 Jan 2024

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Kyle and Chris preview Saturday's Divisional Round matchup between the 49ers and Packers, the unique story the history of the rivalry tells, Jordan L...

Are the Packers the best-case scenario for the 49ers?

17 Jan 2024

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Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' injury situation and the team being in such good shape following the bye week. Then they discuss the idea that the P...

The 49ers get THE PACKERS in the divisional round

16 Jan 2024

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Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts about the Green Bay Packers coming to play the San Francisco 49ers next week in the Divisional Round ...

Former 49ers DL Damontre Moore joins the show!

12 Jan 2024

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Kyle is joined by 9-year NFL veteran and former 49ers defensive lineman Damontre Moore for a chat about what makes Kyle Shanahan and Kris Kocurek grea...

Are the 49ers going to lose key figures to jobs elsewhere?

10 Jan 2024

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How big of a problem is Jake Moody?

08 Jan 2024

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Kyle and Chris break down the big takeaway from Sunday's 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams: Jake Moody, and why he's a problem going into the p...

49ers-Rams, what matters here?

05 Jan 2024

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Kyle and Chris break down the few things that might be worth paying attention to Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams travel to play the San Francisco 49...

The 49ers and rest vs. rust

04 Jan 2024

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Kyle and Chris break down Kyle Shanahan's thoughts on the upcoming Week 18 game against the Rams, the good and bad of resting players, Sam Darnold get...

49ers get a win and the No. 1 seed

01 Jan 2024

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Chris and Kyle react to the 49ers' win over the Commanders, and how San Francisco got all the help it needed to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC.  Le...

Tough spot for 49ers in Washington?

29 Dec 2023

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Kyle is joined by ESPN's Nick Wagoner to chat about how the 49ers have responded to their loss to the Ravens, and whether there's some danger in this ...

Are the 49ers in trouble?

28 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris offer some early thoughts on the 49ers' trip to play Washington, the injury situations, how they could actually clinch the No. 1 seed ...

49ers get bodied on Christmas

27 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers getting beat down by the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson on Christmas, why the sky isn't falling, Brock Purdy's...

Why this Ravens game matters

22 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about the importance of the 49ers' Christmas Day game against the Ravens, the challenges that Baltimore presents on both sides, Br...

Tim Kawakami joins the show!

21 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Tim Kawakami of The Athletic to talk all things 49ers (and some Warriors), including what stands out about Kyle Shanahan ...

REACTION to the 49ers clobbering the Cardinals

18 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' Week 15 victory in Arizona over the Cardinals, the defensive struggles, the offense taking to another level, thei...

How the 49ers can keep it rolling in the desert

15 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why the Cardinals could make it a tough game for the 49ers Sunday in Arizona, why Kyler Murray could be in for his best game...

The endless Brock Purdy MVP debate + Aaron Schatz joins the show!

14 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about what's real and what's silly about the Brock Purdy MVP discussion, and then they're joined by Aaron Schatz, the mastermind ...

49ers take over No. 1 seed

11 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' win over the Seahawks, Brock Purdy's performance, the defense overcoming injuries, and their standing as the No. ...

Seahawks, MVPurdy and Danny Kelly joins the show

08 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' game against the Seattle Seahawks, talk truth about the Brock Purdy MVP discussion, and they're joined by Danny K...

PFF George joins the show!

07 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by George Chahrouri of Pro Football Focus to talk all things San Francisco 49ers, including Brock Purdy's MVP case (or lack ...

49ers blow out Eagles, Deebo Samuel was right

04 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' blowout win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Deebo Samuel's signature performance, Brock Purdy's stro...

Is The Brock Purdy Game coming?

01 Dec 2023

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Kyle and Chris are back to preview the 49ers' game against the Eagles and talk about why it could be a good game for Brock Purdy, what needs to happen...

49ers are better than Eagles, but...

30 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris offer their thoughts on the importance of the 49ers' trip to play the Philadelphia Eagles, how the two teams are different in important...

Reviewing 49ers-Seahawks + early read on Eagles

27 Nov 2023

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Previewing 49ers-Seahawks with Nick Wagoner

22 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by ESPN NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk about Brock Purdy, why he deserves to be in the MVP conversation, and...

Brock Purdy basically perfect in 49ers win over Buccaneers

20 Nov 2023

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Kyle rides solo today to talk about Brock Purdy's performance against the Bucs, Fred Warners dominance, and the 49ers chance to establish the top spot...

Why the 49ers should handle business against the Bucs

16 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers should take care of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how the upcoming Thanksgiving game against the Seattle Seahawks ...

Where Purdy stands, long-term questions

15 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down friend of the show Nick Wagoner's ESPN piece about Brock Purdy and the key takeaways after his 17 games as the 49ers' starti...

49ers are BACK

13 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' big 31-point victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Why the defense was so successful after struggling, Brock Pur...

Can the 49ers bounce back and get the No. 1 seed?

10 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence could be a tough match up for the 49ers Week 10 game Sunday, the impact...

Steve Wilks to the sideline, will it help?

09 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down defensive coordinator Steve Wilks getting moved from the coaches' booth to the sideline beginning Sunday's game against the...

49ers get some good luck over bye, looking ahead to Jags

07 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the 49ers coming off their back week, a good weekend for them in the NFC West, and they dive into their early th...

Third Annual Candies!

03 Nov 2023

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It's the bye weeks, so it's time Kyle and Chris give out awards for the first half of 49ers season, including: Best Play, Biggest Disappointment, Rook...

49ers make a splash with Chase Young

01 Nov 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' trade deadline addition of Washington Commanders pass rusher Chase Young. What he means to the defense, why the c...

49ers are in a bad way after losing three straight

30 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' third straight loss coming Sunday to the Cincinnati Bengals, what's wrong with the defense, Brock Purdy, Steve Wi...

Can the 49ers bounce back against the Bengals?

27 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers ahead of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, what's on tap, Prize Picks, Brock Purdy's status, Nick Bosa...

Brock Purdy's in the concussion protocol?

26 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris discuss 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy beginning the week of prep against the Cincinnati Bengals in the concussion protocol, Steve Wilk...

49ers lose second straight

24 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' second straight loss after the team got beat by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, 22-17. What happe...

Matthew Coller joins the show to talk 49ers-Vikings

20 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Matthew Coller, author of "Football is a Numbers Game" who covers the Minnesota Vikings at Purple Insider. They break dow...

49ers vibe check: Are there silver linings post loss?

18 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris go through the 49ers' injury situation ahead of Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings, whether or not they should rest Ch...

REACTION: 49ers drop ugly one in Cleveland

16 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' ugly loss to the Cleveland Browns, where they got out played, what happened to the run defense, the injuries, Bro...

Matt Maiocco joins the show!

13 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Matt Maiocco of NBCSN Bay Area to talk all things 49ers, Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, and a lot more ahead of the team's gam...

Brock Purdy, MVP front runner???

12 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about the conversation of the NFL: 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's MVP candidacy, Nick Bosa and a lot more. Learn more about your ...

What the 49ers smack down means for them and Brock Purdy

10 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers in light of their dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys, Brock Purdy's rapid rise, how good San Francisco is and a lot...

Previewing the 49ers and Cowboys

06 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, where Dallas poses the biggest threats on offense and d...

Why the 49ers should be atop the NFC power rankings

04 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers should be considered the No. 1 team in the NFC, why it's fair to say Brock Purdy has been the better player th...

CMC and Purdy show out, 49ers handle business

02 Oct 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' 35-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Brock Purdy's strong showing (95% completion rate???) Christian McCaffrey m...

PREVIEW: 49ers host Cards

29 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris preview What's on Tap for Sunday's 49ers' game against the Arizona Cardinals, they make their PrizePicks, and a lot more. Learn more ab...

Are the Cardinals a sneaky tough matchup for 49ers?

28 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris ask the question: do the Cardinals present a more serious threat than we all thought? They break down what worked for Arizona in their ...

Are the 49ers the NFL's best team? (Taylor's Version)

26 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down whether or not the 49ers are the best team in the NFL through the first three weeks of the season, how Brock Purdy and Jalen...

Reaction to 49ers-Giants with Sam Esfandiari

22 Sep 2023

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Chris is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years podcast to talk all things 49ers following their 30-12 victory over the New York Giants on Thursd...

Why the 49ers should handle business on TNF

20 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers should handle business against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, why the defensive line could be...

Reaction to 49ers' 30-23 win over Rams

18 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down their takeaways from the 49ers' Week 2 victory in L.A. over the Rams: Brock Purdy's C+ performance, Isaiah Oliver's showing,...

The 49ers should hammer the Rams

15 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down Sunday's 49ers road game against the Los Angeles Rams, why they should win easily, and they give their PrizePicks entries, i...

49ers riding high after Week 1

13 Sep 2023

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49ers look *great* in Pittsburgh

11 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' 30-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers to open the season, Brock Purdy's impressive performance, Brandon Aiyuk's ...

Previewing 49ers-Steelers with new segments and a special guest

08 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris preview the 49ers' first game of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers with new segments: What's on Tap? Brought to you by Coopera...

Emergency pod: Nick Bosa signs!

06 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris are back with their initial thoughts on Nick Bosa's record breaking five-year, $170 million contract -- what it means for the future, S...

The real reason Nick Bosa (probably) isn't signed

06 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the Nick Bosa contract stalemate -- as of Tuesday night -- and the real reason he (probably) hasn't signed his next 49ers co...

Roster cuts, Bosa negotiations and Snippy Shanahan

01 Sep 2023

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Kyle and Chris are back to break down their thoughts on the 49ers' final roster cuts, where things stand with Nick Bosa's contract talks, Kyle Shanaha...

Chris is back to talk Trey Lance

29 Aug 2023

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Chris is back after his long hiatus to talk about the Trey Lance situation, who's to blame, why Kyle Shanahan still isn't getting fired any time soon...

Trey Lance trade reaction

26 Aug 2023

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Matt Barrows talks QBs, Bosa and 49ers roster

25 Aug 2023

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Kyle is joined by Matt Barrows of the Athletic to chat about the 49ers decision to make Sam Darnold the backup, what's next for Trey Lance, Nick Bosa...

EMERGENCY POD: Sam Darnold QB2, Trey Lance future in question

24 Aug 2023

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Kyle discusses the announcement that Sam Darnold is the 49ers backup quarterback, and the conundrum the 49ers are in while trying to trade Trey Lance....

What mattered from 49ers preseason win vs. Broncos

21 Aug 2023

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Kyle discusses the 49ers preseason win over the Broncos, why it looks like Sam Darnold is the backup QB, the lightbulb coming on for Trey Lance, and s...

Eyes on Brock Purdy from practice and a rant on Trey Lance

18 Aug 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about takeaways from watching a 49ers training camp practice, what stands out about Brock Purdy, why the Trey Lance conversation i...

REACTION: 49ers get blown out in Vegas

14 Aug 2023

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Kyle and Chris, after a special announcement, break down the 49ers' loss in the preseason opener Sunday to the Las Vegas Raiders, what Trey Lance's pe...

Danny Kelly talks 49ers and fantasy football

10 Aug 2023

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Kyle is joined by Ringer fantasy football and NFL draft analyst Danny Kelly to chat about the 49ers season outlook, and which players he likes (and do...

Nick Wagoner talks camp and 49ers big picture

08 Aug 2023

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Kyle is joined by ESPN's Nick Wagoner to chat about what he's seen from the 49ers in camp, the team's Super Bowl window, and what the next evolution o...

BIG training camp takeaways

04 Aug 2023

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Kyle and Chris are back to break down their takeaways from the first week of training camp, including the quarterback conversation and what Adam Sche...

Way-too-early 53-man roster projection

02 Aug 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers are likely to keep just three quarterbacks – Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold – in their way-too-ea...

Brock is back at the start of training camp

28 Jul 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down Brock Purdy's return to 49ers training camp, what the real discussions are surrounding the team's QB situation, Kyle Shanaha...

The 49ers open camp // defensive backs preview

26 Jul 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the situation with the 49ers' defensive backs and then dive into the press conference from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch as t...

Why the 49ers linebackers are the best in the NFL

20 Jul 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down what stands out about Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw as they preview the 49ers' linebacker spots ahead of training camp.  Lea...

Previewing the 49ers' defensive line

18 Jul 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' defensive line ahead of training camp -- what losing Charles Omenihu and Samson Ebukam means for the rest of the ...

Will the 49ers offensive line hold up in the playoffs?

13 Jul 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' offensive line in their positional preview pod and ask the question: will the line be good enough in the playoffs...

Why Trey Lance's 49ers future is anything but certain

11 Jul 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why Trey Lance has to prove his worth for the 49ers to keep him beyond the coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

49ers roster preview: New George Kittle Era

06 Jul 2023

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Chris and Kyle continue their 49ers 90-man roster preview with a look at the tight ends. They discuss the new era of George Kittle, which of 2 rookies...

Ep. 501: Previewing 49ers receivers

29 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris celebrate their 500th episode a few days late, and then they preview the 49ers' receiver spot with more on Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiy...

Jourdan Rodrigue talks 'The Playcallers'

27 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to preview her upcoming narrative podcast series "The Playcallers" in which she speaks t...

State of the roster: 49ers running backs

22 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' situation at running back, identify a potential sleeper UDFA addition, why Christian McCaffrey might be the best ...

Positional previews kick with QB (and an announcement!)

20 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris, habitual fence sitters, break down the 49ers' quarterback situation ahead of training camp, and explain why they're optimistic about B...

Should the 49ers add another pass rusher?

16 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the 49ers potentially adding another pass rusher to the 49ers' defensive line like Danielle Hunter, Chase Young ...

The most underrated 49er(s)?

14 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down who they think are the candidates to be named the most underrated 49ers – and which players might have sneaky good cases t...

On the 49ers' title window...

09 Jun 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the 49ers being "all in" this season and use it to talk about big-picture roster construction and where San Fran...