Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod
Episodes
On the 49ers' biggest free agents
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the 49ers' most important free agents, what their decisions mean for the rest of the roster, possible replacemen...
Kaelen Jones talks NFL QB carousel, Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Garoppolo
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Kaelen Jones drops in to chat about the big offseason QB story lines. Kyle and Kaelen discuss how teams may change their QB evaluations, ...
Joe Shasky talks 49ers past, present and future
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First pod of the off-season! Joe 'Butcher Boy' Shasky from the Morning Roast on 95.7 The Game joins Kyle to chat about some of his favorite 49ers memo...
Top five (ok, six) 49ers roster needs
05 Feb 2021
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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' most pressing needs this offseason (yes, quarterback is one of them). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
The Stafford trade fallout
02 Feb 2021
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Kyle and Chris break down the Rams' trade for Matthew Stafford, what it means for the 49ers, whether or not Kyle Shanahan screwed up, and what's likel...
Watson Demands a trade, but what about Stafford?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back talking about (what else?) the latest regarding Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford, upgrading over Jimmy Garoppolo and potent...
Talking 49ers QB possibilities with George Chahrouri
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to talk quarterback speculation with Pro Football Focus' George Chahrouri (Deshaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, et...
Jets make right call with Saleh
15 Jan 2021
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Kyle and Chris are back to break down the New York Jets' hiring Robert Saleh and what it means for the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Where to improve?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down where the 49ers' roster could use improvements ahead of an important offseason, and they break down the latest Deshaun Waton...
Let's talk about Deshaun Watson
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deshaun Watson is unhappy, so we're talking about the chances the 49ers trade for him, what the situation might look like, and why the whole situation...
Picking up the pieces
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to break down what Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch had to say about Jimmy Garoppolo, what it all means, Kyle Juszczyk's goodbye (...
49ers nightmare season is over
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A rough season for the 49ers came to an end with a 26-23 loss to the Seahawks. Kyle takes a look at the disappointing showing, but offers up some reas...
The Jimmy Garoppolo conversation
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris offer up some quick takeaways from the 49ers' win over the Cardinals and have the Jimmy Garoppolo conversation. Don't forget to check ...
Positive vibes after 49ers beat Cardinals
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a rough year so Kyle is going to grab onto any positives the 49ers can get. He discusses some of the good things that stood out from San Fra...
Eliminated
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to break down where things stand with the 49ers now that they've finally been eliminated from the playoffs, how much blame Kyl...
Instant analysis: Mistakes doom 49ers in season-defining loss to Cowboys
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle takes a look at the 49ers' mistake-filled 41-33 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He discusses the growing concerns at quarterback, why Nick Mullens st...
Two-guest megapod
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back with special guests K.D. Drummond of Cowboys Wire and 49errs Fangirl, Tracy Sander, to talk about the state of the 49ers and S...
Instant Analysis: 49ers mistakes lead to Washington win
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle jumps in for some instant reactions to the 49ers' 23-15 loss to the Washington Football Team. He discusses Nick Mullens' bad day, a defensive bou...
The WFT Preview
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers news of the week and preview Sunday's game against the Washington Football Team -- and get a little cathartic abou...
No match for Josh Allen
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' Monday night loss to the Bills, the defense's issues trying to contain Josh Allen, the offense's performance, goo...
Instant analysis: 49ers outclassed by playoff-bound Bills
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle flies solo for some quick analysis immediately after the 49ers' 34-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He discusses a sloppy 49ers defensive performanc...
George Chahrouri from PFF joins the pod
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the challenges facing the 49ers in Arizona, what they're looking against the Bills and have a big picture conversion with G...
Arizona 49ers, a possible playoff team
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' wild week, going to Arizona for at least the next three weeks, Deebo bullying the Rams, Kyle Shanahan's performan...
Getting healthy to brew the upset?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about Raheem Mostert, Richard Sherman, and Deebo Samuel's looming comebacks, the 49ers' bye week issues, the expanding COVID list...
Blame Shanahan?
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the big takeaways from the 49ers' loss to the Saints, missed opportunities, special teams gaffs, the game's MVPs and more. ...
Nick Wagoner joins the show
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are joined by ESPN NFL Nation reporter Nick Wagoner for a big picture conversation about the future of Jimmy Garoppolo, Robert Saleh's ...
Do we have to talk about the Packers game?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the state of the 49ers, the injuries, the reasons the Packers game didn't provide anything useful (except Richie James), and...
The new Jimmy Garoppolo question
03 Nov 2020
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Kyle and Chris tackle the 49ers' new reality that might not include a future with Jimmy Garoppolo, how Sunday was the unofficial end of the team's pla...
Seahawks Preview with Danny Kelly of The Ringer
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris preview the 49ers trip to play the 5-1 Seahawks and then welcome in Danny Kelly of the Ringer to talk about what's gone wrong with Seat...
49ers Blast Pats
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' big win over the Patriots, what worked offensively, Jeff Wilson out of nowhere, Jimmy Garoppolo's reunion, the de...
Henry McKenna previews the Pats
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Henry McKenna of Patriots Wire joins Kyle and Chris to preview Sunday's big 49ers game in New England and talk all things Jimmy G, Cam Newton, Bill Be...
George Kittle joins the pod
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are joined by 49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle, who talks about the big win over the Rams, Bill Belichick’s praise, yoga, his fa...
Are the 49ers back??
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' big win against the Rams, Kyle Shanahan's game plan, Jimmy Garoppolo's performance, NFL-caliber cornerbacks, good...
Previewing a big Rams game
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down Sunday night’s game against the Rams, Jimmy Garoppolo’s status, what’s wrong with the offensive line, the importance o...
Blown out... by the Dolphins?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ terrible performance against the Dolphins, what’s concerning and what isn’t, Jimmy Garoppolo’s performanc...
Fin-tastic Preview
09 Oct 2020
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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins, Ryan Fitzpatrick’s sneaky athleticism, the quarterback question mar...
Late reaction to Eagles game
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back from their bout with technical issues to break down the loss to the Eagles, what’s concerning and what’s not, Brandon Aiyu...
Are the Eagles really this bad?
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris preview Sunday’s 49ers game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle News, Nick Mullens, and whether or not th...
A Giant Blowout
29 Sep 2020
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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ blowout win over the Giants behind Nick Mullens and a strong performance from the defense, the injury situation...
Wagoner Goes Off
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris welcome ESPN NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to the pod to preview Sunday’s game against the Giants, break down the injuries a...
49ers Dealing With ALL The Injuries
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the ramifications of Nick Bosa going down for the season, but also where there’s still a sliver of optimism to...
The Keiana Martin Episode
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris riff on why the 49ers should roll the Jets before 49ers senior team reporter Keiana Martin drops in to talk her favorite stadiums and c...
Slam that panic button?
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers season opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals, why Jimmy Garoppolo’s issues might be overstated and how Mohamed S...
How worried should the 49ers be about the Cardinals?
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ season opener against the Arizona Cardinals and make their league-wide predictions from the 2020 season. Lea...
Breaking down the *ENTIRE* roster
09 Sep 2020
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Kyle and Chris go through all 53 players (including Fred Warner) who survived final cuts over the weekend and preview the coming season for each guy. ...
BIG NFC West Preview
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris dig deep on all three of the 49ers’ divisional rivals by speaking with Rams beat reporter for The Athletic Jourdan Rodrigue, Seahawks...
Training Camp Takeaways
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the most important observations from the sidelines at 49ers training camp, including the injury situations with Nick Bosa, D...
Matt Barrows joins us to talk training camp
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Barrows of The Athletic joins Chris to talk about the first four practices of 49ers’ training camp, Jalen Hurd’s long-term future with the te...
Kittle’s contract is done!
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an emergency pod, Kyle and Chris react to George Kittle’s contract, whether or not the 49ers’ got their star tight end at a good number and wha...
5 most important training camp topics
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the biggest story lines of 49ers training camp with the pads set to come on in less than a week, including George Kittle’s...
A couple of Jordans
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking downs the 49ers’ additions of tight end Jordan Reed and pass rusher Dion Jordan, losing out on D.J. Reed to the Seahawks and evaluating whe...
John Lynch makes all sorts of news
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down all the important developments from the 49ers GM’s interview on an unknown radio station and talk Jamal Adams, George Kitt...
The COVID plan is in place
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the 49ers’ protocols for when they return to training camp, testing and changes to the facility — and break down the tea...
Old Rush: When Crabtree Saved Christmas
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris go back through the Week 16 game from 2011 where the 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks thanks to the heroics of Michael Crabtree and anot...
Golf? Kittle’s contract and linebackers
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down their golf games, they talk George Kittle’s contract versus the Chiefs’ big spending, and break down the club’s lineba...
Semi-Emergency! Raheem Mostert Demands a Trade
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down Raheem Mostert’s trade demand, why he doesn’t have much leverage (but also deserves a raise), and where the 49ers stand ...
Fewer preseason games and players at training camp?
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the reports of the preseason being trimmed from four games to two, the chances at having a smaller roster for training camp ...
Nunya with Newton, 49ers D-line
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down sourdough bread, Cam Newton to the Patriots and the key questions facing the 49ers defensive line in 2020. Learn more about...
When the lights went on 49ers-Steelers
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode in the Old Rush series, Kyle and Chris welcome Steelers expert Neal Coolong of the USA Today Sports Media Group to talk about th...
Deebo’s fracture, COVID and Jamal Adams rumors
25 Jun 2020
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Kyle and Chris break down what Deebo Samuel and Richie James injuries means for the 49ers, someone on the team testing positive for COVID-19, Trent Wi...
Breaking Down Shanahan’s New Contract
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down Jed York’s easy decision to give Kyle Shanahan a new contract, but what about John Lynch? They also break down the 49ers’...
Old Rush: 49ers-Giants Pt. 1
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris go back to 2011 to break down the key game Week 10 between the 49ers and New York Giants, Vernon Davis’ hilarious touchdown, Delanie ...
Talking Tight Ends
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ situation at tight end, George Kittle’s contract, Charlie Woerner’s potential impact, how many they’ll ke...
Old Rush: Handshake Gate!
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest “Old Rush” throwback game, Kyle and Chris rewatch Week 6 from 2011 when the 49ers beat the Detroit Lions and Handshake Gate happene...
The 49ers' Most Complicated Position Battle
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk briefly about what’s happening in the world before breaking down the 49ers’ complicated situation at wide receiver by asking a...
Old Rush: Stunning the "Dream Team"
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest “Old Rush” looking back at classic games, Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles from Week...
Getting Hasty
28 May 2020
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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers depth chart at running back, dive into the UDFAs JaMycal Hasty and Salvon Ahmed, and have the dreaded conversation...
Eric Branch almost gets arrested
20 May 2020
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Kyle and Chris talk to Eric Branch, 49ers beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, about breaking the story of Reuben Foster’s arrest, almost ge...
Old Rush: Ginn steals Harbaugh’s show
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a new series looking back at old games, Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ 2011 season opener, the first game of the Jim Harbaugh era that was ...
Quarterback Breakdown
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers’ situation at quarterback, from Jimmy Garoppolo to Broc Rutter and talk about the guy who starts. Learn more abo...
We got the schedule
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers 2020 schedule, offer up their key takeaways, important games, and go through a week-by-week prediction. Learn m...
Pay George Kittle what???
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris go through the massive breaking news of the day and talk about what All-Pro tight end George Kittle is worth to the 49ers on a new cont...
The Big Bet
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the 49ers’ big bet and what they could have done differently in the NFL Draft. Then it’s Joe Staley story time. Learn mo...
Staley, Draft, Wagoner
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN NFL Nation reporter Nick Wagoner joins Kyle and Chris to talk about a wild Saturday in 49ers’ history, Joe Staley’s retirement, the Trent Wil...
Kinlaw and Aiyuk, at your service
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down an interesting first night of the NFL Draft that landed the 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and wide receiver Brandon Ai...
What Are We Missing?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris try to figure out the scenarios that aren’t being talked about enough in the NFL Draft, like the 49ers waiting to take a receiver, an...
Matt Miller talks 49ers draft plans
20 Apr 2020
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Matt Miller of Bleacher Report joins Kyle and Chris to discuss the 49ers plan for the NFL Draft, replacing DeForest Buckner, the receiver debate, corn...
Four picks in three rounds
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris each go through their own three-round mock draft simulations for the 49ers and find trade partners in order to help replenish the roste...
Full first-round mock draft
11 Apr 2020
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Kyle and Chris make all 32 picks for the first-round of the 2020 NFL Draft, including two picks for the 49ers, and answer mailbag questions on Twitter...
Jerry Jeudy or CeeDee Lamb?
08 Apr 2020
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Kyle and Chris offer their thoughts on receivers for the 49ers with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft with a white hot take. Learn more about your ad c...
Eric Crocker talks NFL Draft
03 Apr 2020
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Kyle and Chris are joined by Striking Gold’s Eric Crocker who gives his film break downs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
49ers offseason moves and draft preview with Nick Wagoner
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While Chris gets a much-needed day off, Kyle is joined by ESPN's Nick Wagoner to look at the 49ers' offseason moves, and how the DeForest Buckner trad...
CandleChron Happy Hour
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a Happy Hour edition of the pod, Kyle and Chris catch up on the 49ers offseason and take questions from readers on Twitters, including some about t...
Danny Kelly talks NFL Draft
26 Mar 2020
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Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins Kyle and Chris to talk about the prospects the 49ers should consider with their newly acquired No. 13 pick in the NFL ...
Quarantine Mailbag
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris answer questions from Twitter about the 49ers in free agency, the upcoming NFL Draft, Odell Beckham Jr. and a lot more. Learn more abo...
The Day the D-Line Turned
17 Mar 2020
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Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers massive decisions to bring back Arik Armstead on a five-year contract and trade DeForest Buckner for a first-round...
49ers and NFL react to coronavirus
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris talk about the unprecedented state of sports caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and how the 49ers and the NFL are reacting. Plus, how it c...
The Smart Tom Brady conversation
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris revisit the Tom Brady conversation and offer some ideas as to why the 49ers have been quiet about the whole thing, then predict what’...
Matt Barrows joins the pod
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beat writer Matt Barrows of the Athletic joins Chris to talk about the Tom Brady rumors, tidbits from the NFL Scouting Combine, the future of Arik Arm...
49ers Biggest Draft Needs
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the news of the week from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch at the NFL Scouting Combine, talk about Arik Armstead’s uncertain f...
49ers hit home run in 2019 NFL draft
20 Feb 2020
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Chris and Kyle take a look back at the 49ers' 2019 NFL draft class and issue grades for each pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
The 49ers aren't signing Tom Brady
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kyle take quick look ahead at the 49ers' offseason situation from free agency to the NFL draft. They also look at the 2020 NFL MVP odds for ...
Picking up the pieces after 49ers Super Bowl loss
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kyle go through the 49ers Super Bowl defeat and discuss what went wrong for San Francisco, and try to bring some logic to the general conver...
Super Bowl LIV Preview LIV from Miami
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers match up with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the path to a San Francisco victory, the pass rush, Jimm...
Port of Miami
29 Jan 2020
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Kyle and Chris talk about their initial impressions of Super Bowl, how Kobe Bryant’s tragic death is being felt in Miami, Super Bowl opening night, ...
49ers Super Bowl Mailbag
24 Jan 2020
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Chris and Kyle take 49ers mailbag questions about the offseason, Super Bowl 54 matchups, and Kyle's cats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
The Raheem Mostert Game, 49ers to play Chiefs in Super Bowl 54
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 49ers are going to the Super Bowl. Chris and Kyle break down a dominant performance from Raheem Mostert and the 49ers in their win over the Packer...
Big Game Gets Big Pod, 49ers-Packers Preview
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kyle take a deep dive into the NFC championship showdown between the 49ers and Packers. It's their longest pod ever! Congratulations for get...
Out with the Vikings, in with the Packers
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kyle take a look back at the 49ers' dominant divisional round victory over the Vikings, and discuss what the 49ers did and didn't do well. T...
49ers-Vikings full preview
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kyle take a deep dive on the key matchups that'll define the 49ers' divisional round matchup vs. the Vikings. The guys also run through some...