Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

A Trey Lance trade market?

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Chris break down the latest report that the 49ers are fielding trade offers for quarterback Trey Lance and what it means, and then they each ...

Rod Brooks joins the show!

19 Apr 2023

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Bay Area media legend and NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers pre-game host Rod Brooks hops in with Kyle to chat about the 49ers' draft needs, the QB situation...

Candlestick Chronicles x Light Years Crossover

14 Apr 2023

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Chris and Kyle hop in with Sam and Andy from the Light Years podcast to preview the Warriors-Kings series in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and ...

Trey Lance's viral video, early 49ers draft thoughts

11 Apr 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the importance (or lack thereof) of Trey Lance's throwing video, early thoughts on the NFL draft and what San Francisco migh...

49ers QB trade rumors with Tracy Sandler

05 Apr 2023

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Kyle is joined by 49ers beat writer Tracy Sandler to discuss the wild rumors revolving around the 49ers, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, and how real ...

New 49ers DB Myles Hartsfield joins the show!

29 Mar 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down what Kyle Shanahan said about the 49ers' quarterback situation from the owners' meetings, and then they speak with free agen...

Leader in the clubhouse

28 Mar 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down what general manager John Lynch said about Brock Purdy and Trey Lance from the NFL owners' meetings, Brandon Aiyuk's future ...

Ray Ratto joins the show!

23 Mar 2023

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Legendary Bay Area sports writer and radio host Ray Ratto joins the show to talk 49ers history, Kyle Shanahan, the quarterback situation, his best sto...

49ers 2023 NFL Draft needs, drafted!

21 Mar 2023

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With the big moves in free agency mostly done, Kyle and Chris do a draft of the 49ers needs for the 2023 NFL draft. Which positions to prioritize? Pre...

Joe Shasky talks 49ers free agency moves

16 Mar 2023

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Kyle is joined by Joe Shasky from the Morning Roast on 95.7 the Game. They discuss the 49ers' free agency additions and losses from a big-picture pers...

49ers free agency Day 2 recap

16 Mar 2023

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Chris and Kyle discuss the moves the 49ers made on Day 2 of free agency, and the importance of the players leaving San Francisco for other teams.  Le...

49ers make a splash in free agency

14 Mar 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' additions at the start of NFL free agency, Javon Hargrave, Sam Darnold, what it means for Trey Lance, Brock Purdy...

Thoughts on a name free agent and grading 2020 draft class

09 Mar 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the 49ers signing pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue, and then they break down their grades for San Francisco's 2020 dr...

Free agency, Lamar Jackson?

08 Mar 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down how the current quarterback situations throughout the NFL and free agency impact where the 49ers stand, why Lamar Jackson li...

Nick Wagoner is back to talk NFL combine, 49ers offseason

03 Mar 2023

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Chris is joined by ESPN's NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to break down the importance of the NFL combine, why Kyle Shanahan elects not to go, ...

Taybor Pepper re-joins the pod!

01 Mar 2023

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Kyle is joined by 49ers long snapper Taybor Pepper fresh off the announcement of his 3-year contract with the 49ers. They discuss his new deal, life a...

NFL combine/49ers storylines

24 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' storylines ahead of the upcoming NFL scouting combine, what's important and what isn't, what John Lynch will be talk...

Deebo Samuel trade rumors and Javon Kinlaw's future

21 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers are not going to trade Deebo Samuel, how Brandon Aiyuk's eventual contract could impact San Francisco's long-t...

Danny Heifetz from The Ringer joins the show!

17 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris welcome Danny Heifetz from The Ringer, who spits fire about the Brock Purdy/Kyle Shanahan discussion, where the 49ers' stand in the NFC...

Super Bowl reaction and 49ers context

14 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the Chiefs' win over the Eagles in the Super Bowl, the 49ers' predictions heading in, why the officiating was not the Eagles...

Wagoner is back to talk 49ers awards & free agents

10 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris welcome back their favorite castmember Nick Wagoner to talk about the 49ers' winning the NFL awards, Kyle Shanahan's coach of the year ...

Cranky Kyle Shanahan, cocky Brandon Aiyuk and Solomon Wilcots!

07 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about Kyle Shanahan's handling of the Jimmy Garoppolo topic at the end of season press conference, Brandon Aiyuk's bold words abou...

Will the 49ers ever be settled at quarterback?

03 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down what Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch had to say about the 49ers quarterback situation now that Brock Purdy is expected to have ...

Brock Purdy elbow news

01 Feb 2023

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Kyle and Chris are back to break down Brock Purdy's status now that's it's known he suffered a torn UCL in his throwing elbow, what the 49ers' offseas...

What a rough way for it to end

30 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about the 49ers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, why the team doesn't have to fire anyone, or f...

Why this NFC Championship Game puts the 49ers in a new tier

27 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris preview Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles by talking about where Kyle Shanahan's t...

Injuries and NFL Honors

26 Jan 2023

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Kyle runs down the handful of 49ers injury notes from Wednesday, including Deebo Samuel's new/old ankle injury. And the NFL dropped the finalists for...

Brock Purdy, long-term starter?

25 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the report that Brock Purdy will be the 49ers' starter heading into next season despite the resources invested in Trey Lance...

A third NFC title game in four years...

23 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, tough sledding against Dallas' def...

Why we can't wait for 49ers-Cowboys

20 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down Sunday's upcoming Divisional Round playoff game between the 49ers and Cowboys, why the discourse around the game is weird, t...

Wagoner joins the show to talk 49ers-Cowboys

17 Jan 2023

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Chris is joined by ESPN's NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers and Cowboys, what stands out about Brock Purdy, DeMeco Ryans...

Brock Purdy making history?

15 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' win over the Seahawks in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, Brock Purdy making history, Kyle Shanahan in his b...

BIG playoff preview featuring Danny Kelly!

13 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris talk about how the weather could impact Saturday's 49ers playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, what to expect from Brock Purdy, Ky...

Steven Ruiz joins the show!

11 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Steven Ruiz of the Ringer to talk all things 49ers, Brock Purdy, why they can reach the Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan's value...

It's playoff time!

09 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' earning the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, what Brock Purdy's teammates are saying about him, how the team should be...

A weird, weird game on deck

06 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris explain why the 49ers game against the Arizona Cardinals could be awfully strange, why it's not crazy to point out San Francisco hasn't...

The Candies are back!

04 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris revisit the end-of-regular season Candies (their awards for the 49ers), and break down the biggest surprises, disappointments, game of ...

A wake up call in Vegas?

02 Jan 2023

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' overtime win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Are the defensive lapses concerning? What to make of Brock Purdy's da...

49ers' most indispensable players for the playoffs

30 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down which 49ers they need the most to make a run in the playoffs, a look at the NFC playoff picture, why they don't believe in t...

Weird things are happening in Vegas

29 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the odd happenings with the Raiders and Derek Carr ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Nick Bosa's season, Jimmy Garop...

49ers win on Christmas Eve

25 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris go over the 49ers' 37-20 victory over the Washington 'Ders, why Nick Bosa is elite, George Kittle's big game, Brock Purdy's steady perf...

Pro Bowlers and Previewing the ‘Ders

23 Dec 2022

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Chris and Kyle discuss the 49ers’ Pro Bowlers and Pro Bowl snubs. They also dive into a preview of the game vs the Commanders and why Washington cou...

Nick Wagoner of ESPN joins the show!

21 Dec 2022

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ESPN NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner rejoins Kyle and Chris to talk all things 49ers including Brock Purdy's sustainability, Christian McCaffre...

The duo is back!

19 Dec 2022

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Description: Kyle and Chris talk about Thursday's win over the Seahawks for the first time since Chris' travels, Brock Burdy, the 49ers' ceiling, Kyle...

The 49ers are NFC West CHAMPS!

16 Dec 2022

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Kyle discusses the 49ers' 21-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks to clinch the NFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Seahawks Week with Mike Salk

14 Dec 2022

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Chris and Kyle discuss the 49ers' huge showdown with the Seahawks and some of the reasons for optimism and reasons for concern. Mike Salk from Seattle...

A Purdy Good Pod

12 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down Brock Purdy's performance in the 49ers' 35-7 victory over Tom Brady, what it means long term, whether or not its sustainabl...

Bucs preview with Luke Easterling

09 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Luke Easterling of Bucs Wire to preview Sunday's 49ers game with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming to town, w...

What's the 49ers' outlook with Brock Purdy?

06 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down what the expectations surrounding the 49ers and the rest of their season look like with Brock Purdy at the helm, reasons for...

What a win, what a loss

05 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' most eventful day of the season, Jimmy Garoppolo's injury, the win over the Dolphins, Brock Purdy's performance, ...

Can the 49ers slow Tua and the Dolphins?

02 Dec 2022

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Kyle and Chris are back to break down the 49ers' upcoming matchup with the Miami Dolphins, the challenge Tua poses, why the Dolphins are similar (and ...

Elijah Mitchell injury fallout

30 Nov 2022

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Kyle discusses the Elijah Mitchell injury, what it means for the 49ers' backfield, and what to expect from Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price with ex...

A win is a win?

28 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' ugly win over the Saints, the breaks they received, the positives, Jimmy Garoppolo's performance, Andy Dalton tak...

The 49ers are, in fact, good

23 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris are back to break down why Monday's win over the Arizona Cardinals was so important, what stood out about Christian McCaffrey's additio...

The 49ers are no longer hypothetical contenders

22 Nov 2022

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The 49ers with the addition of Christian McCaffrey are no longer hypothetical contenders. They proved in their 38-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals th...

MNF preview: 49ers and Cardinals

19 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris preview Monday night's game against the Arizona Cardinals, what pitfalls might await, why the 49ers could roll and the impact of Arizon...

Have the 49ers proven they're good?

18 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris talk about whether or not the 49ers have proven they're one of the top teams in the NFC yet, or if the feeling they are contenders is b...

Are we overreacting to the 49ers' offense?

15 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris are back to break down the 49ers' win over the Chargers, whether or not there's an overreaction to the way the offense played, the defe...

A much-needed win

14 Nov 2022

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Kyle has his quick post-game thoughts after the 49ers' 22-16 victory over the Chargers, including what was good and what wasn't so good for San Franci...

Taybor Pepper joins the show!

11 Nov 2022

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Chris is joined by 49ers long snapper Taybor Pepper, and then he's rejoined by Kyle and they do their weekly Cooperage Six Pack ahead of Sunday night'...

Deebo Samuel joins the show!

10 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris are joined by 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel to talk about his love for Jordan sneakers, fatherhood, his relationships with Kyle Shan...

Insane and mundane 49ers predictions

09 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris offer up their predictions for the remaining nine games of the 49ers season and the playoffs (!!!), including what to expect from Chris...

The midseason Candies!

04 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris hand out awards for the 49ers at their bye week, including MVP, offensive/defensive player of the year, best/worst moves, biggest plays...

Trade Deadline Edition

02 Nov 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' trade of running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to the Miami Dolphins, the long-term implications of the deal, who needs to...

Are the 49ers contenders again?

31 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' big win over the Rams, Christian McCaffrey's impact on the offense, Jimmy Garoppolo's performance, the defense bo...

Can the 49ers make it 8-0 vs. Rams?

28 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris preview Sunday's game against the Rams by talking about Kyle Shanahan's conservative approach to coaching, Christian McCaffrey's growin...

Matt Maiocco returns to the show

26 Oct 2022

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NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco returns to the show to talk all things 49ers including Sunday's performance against the Chiefs, his confidence leve...

Chiefs take the 49ers' lunch

24 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down why this 49ers' loss means more than others, the importance of Andy Reid taking Kyle Shanahan and DeMeco Ryans' to the woods...

EMERGENCY MCCAFFREY POD

21 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris talk about the 49ers' blockbuster trade to acquire Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey, why it's a good deal, the obvious ri...

Better Health and Tight End Talk

20 Oct 2022

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Chris and Kyle discuss the latest 49ers injury news and how Nick Bosa, Trent Williams and Jimmie Ward potentially returning could swing the 49ers' for...

Rehashing an ugly loss to the Falcons

17 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down what went wrong for the 49ers in Atlanta, the injury situation, the key plays that changed the outcome, getting beat at thei...

Will the 49ers trick one off in Atlanta?

14 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris take a look at what the 49ers will need to avoid dropping a winnable game against the Falcons, what they'll need from Jimmy Garoppolo a...

Big picture thoughts

13 Oct 2022

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 Kyle and Chris break down where the 49ers are in their schedule, why the Falcons game is important given what's ahead, the discussion surrounding an...

49ers dominate Panthers, but injuries pop up again

10 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the positive evolution of the 49ers' offense after dominating the Panthers, what makes Fred Warner and Mooney Ward so valuab...

49ers should (probably) handle business in Carolina

07 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down why George Kittle might be absent in the passing game, why the Panthers are going the wrong direction, what Sunday's game sh...

How about those first-place 49ers?

05 Oct 2022

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Kyle and Chris are back to dive deeper into the 49ers' win over the Rams, what to make of the Jimmy Garoppolo-led offense, why the defense is the best...

Another win over the Rams

04 Oct 2022

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Chris is back with another solo pod breaking down the 49ers' win over the Rams, why the defense saved the offense and Kyle Shanahan, Talanoa Hufanga i...

Will the 49ers rebound against the Rams?

29 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers should and shouldn't feel optimistic this week about playing the Rams, lip reading Jimmy Garoppolo (and why it...

The Broncos loss a day later

27 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down some of their takeaways from the 49ers' ugly loss in Denver, the Trent Williams injury situation, Jimmy Garoppolo's performa...

That was gross

26 Sep 2022

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Quick takeaways from the 49ers' disgusting loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night: Jimmy Garoppolo, a wasted performance from the defense, narrati...

Cooking Russ (Broncos preview)

23 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down why Russell Wilson might be a little weird, why the Broncos are a big unknown, and they get back to the Cooperage Six Pack t...

Marcus Thompson joins the show!

22 Sep 2022

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Bay Area media legend Marcus Thompson joins the show to talk about Trey Lance, Kyle Shanahan's handling of the situation, Jimmy Garoppolo, his favorit...

Trey Lance out for the season

19 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down what Trey Lance's injury means, why Kyle Shanahan deserves criticism, what things look like moving forward with Jimmy Garopp...

Fann is back to talk Seahawks/Russ

15 Sep 2022

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Wynn BET's Joe Fann is back on the show to talk about the Seahawks' upcoming visit to play the 49ers, Russell Wilson's exit and future in Denver, big ...

Why Trey Lance is not the 49ers' biggest issue

14 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down why Trey Lance wasn't the team's biggest issue in the opening loss on Sunday, why the discourse has gotten a little crazy, t...

The 49ers... lost?

12 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down what went wrong in their season opening loss to Chicago, how Trey Lance looked, the defensive miscues, the penalties, the mi...

Previewing the bears game and Lightyears crossover!

09 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down what it means that Trey Lance isn't a captain, George Kittle's injury, and what Sunday's game should look like. Then they jo...

Previewing Week 1 with ESPN Bears reporter Courtney Cronin

08 Sep 2022

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Chris is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Bears Reporter Courtney Cronin to talk about Justin Fields, the expectations surrounding the team, whether or not t...

Our hottest 49ers takes

06 Sep 2022

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Kyle and Chris offer their six hottest 49ers takes heading into the season, including some about Trey Lance, Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk, the interior of...

Matt Maiocco joins the pod!

02 Sep 2022

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Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins the pod to talk about the eventful week in 49ers land, Jimmy Garoppolo's return, what it means for Trey Lanc...

Final cuts and Jimmy talk

31 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris offer their thoughts on what Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch said about the 49ers' decision to bring back Jimmy Garoppolo as the backup, h...

JIMMY IS BACK

29 Aug 2022

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In an emergency episode, Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' decision to bring Jimmy Garoppolo back to be Trey Lance's backup on a restructured contr...

Goodbye, preseason!

26 Aug 2022

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ESPN NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner joins the show to break down the 49ers' preseason being over after their ugly, 17-0, loss to the Houston T...

Jason Poe talk and Houston preview

25 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down Jason Poe getting starters reps, what it could mean for Aaron Banks, and they preview the 49ers preseason finale against the...

53-man roster projection time

23 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris go through their 53-man roster projections heading into the 49ers' preseason finale against the Houston Texans. Learn more about your a...

Quick reaction to preseason win over the Vikings

21 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris offer takeaways from the 49ers' preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the apparent QB2 battle, Javin Kinlaw, Drake Jackson, Mal...

Tracy Sandler joins us from Minnesota

19 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris are joined by Tracy Sandler of Fan Girl Sports Network live from Minnesota where she gives us the skinny on the 49ers' joint practices ...

Candlestick Chronicles x Purple Insider Podcast crossover

18 Aug 2022

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Kyle joined Blue Wire's Purple Insider Podcast to talk Vikings, 49ers, Jimmy G and Kirk Cousins comparisons, and more ahead of the teams' matchup this...

Are injuries becoming a problem?

16 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' recent string of injuries and what they mean for the start of the season, roster news, cuts, Sam Womack winning t...

Reactions to the preseason win over Green Bay

13 Aug 2022

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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' performance in the preseason opener, Trey Lance's big throw and slide, Samuel Womack's interceptions, Danny Gray'...