Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod
611 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 279 ratingsSacramento Bee reporter Chris Biderman gives you unique access, different angles and top-notch guests in his 49ers podcast Candlestick Chronicles. Biderman is a Bay Area native and has been covering the team since 2012.
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Episodes
49ers-only 7-round mock draft
April 05, 2024 06:56 - 48 minutesKyle 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 in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Early draft takes!
April 02, 2024 06:35 - 53 minutesKyle 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers takeaways from the owners meetings
March 26, 2024 07:47 - 55 minutesKyle 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Optimistic or pessimistic about 49ers future?
March 22, 2024 07:47 - 57 minutesKyle 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 for optimism and pessimism about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers lose draft capital as QB, OL battles take shape
March 19, 2024 06:43 - 39 minutesKyle discusses the 49ers' punishment for an accounting error, and looks at a couple of the intriguing free agent signings San Francisco made Monday. Use code CANDLESTICK on Prizepicks for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers free agency, good or bad?
March 15, 2024 07:12 - 46 minutesKyle 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 on the additions, the departure of Arik Armstead, Brandon Aiyuk trade "rumors," Eric Kendricks saying thanks but no thanks, and they talk pies. Download Prizepicks and use code CANDLESTICK for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Armstead's departure (?), new edges in the mix, Jennings back
March 12, 2024 06:53 - 1 hourKyle 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 why it hasn't hit the transaction wire just yet, adding Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos agreeing during the show, and more! Brought to you by Prize Picks. Use code CANDLESTICK for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers free agency: what positions need addressing?
March 06, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutesKyle 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reaction: Will it work with Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley?
March 04, 2024 03:30 - 46 minutesKyle and Chris break down the 49ers' decision to hire Nick Sorensen as their new defensive coordinator while also hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley to be an associate head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers future at WR and what matters at the NFL combine?
March 01, 2024 07:47 - 32 minutesChris 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers DC search heats up
February 27, 2024 07:57 - 33 minutesKyle talks about the latest news in the 49ers' search for a defensive coordinator, and dives into the 49ers' options with restricted free agent Jauan Jennings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 49ers don't have to trade Brandon Aiyuk
February 20, 2024 07:11 - 28 minutesKyle 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 a new deal, and what concessions are made elsewhere on the roster to make the money work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who will be the 49ers' defensive coordinator?
February 16, 2024 07:05 - 56 minutesKyle and Chris break down their thoughts on Kyle Shanahan's decision to fire Steve Wilks as 49ers' defensive coordinator, and which candidates they think could make sense to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A devastating Super Bowl loss
February 12, 2024 07:45 - 1 hourKyle 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BIG Super Bowl XLVIII preview!
February 09, 2024 08:28 - 1 hourKyle 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 Mahomes factor, why San Francisco might have an emotional edge, Prize Picks, predictions, wrinkles and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Burning questions heading into the Super Bowl
February 07, 2024 08:16 - 1 hourKyle 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, including Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Christian McCaffrey and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl week begins!
February 06, 2024 08:40 - 59 minutesKyle and Chris talk about their early impressions from Super Bowl week, media night, the practice facility controversy, Kyle Shanahan at the podium and he may or may not have had in his cup, how the 49ers can win, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Super Bowl happy hour!
February 02, 2024 17:20 - 1 hourKyle 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 their best quarterback, his legacy, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019 49ers vs. 2023 49ers
February 01, 2024 08:40 - 57 minutesKyle 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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An epic comeback gets the 49ers to the Super Bowl
January 29, 2024 07:49 - 1 hourKyle 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 to stun the Detroit Lions and advance to their eighth Super Bowl. On Brock Purdy's epic night, the Lions fumbling the game away, Dan Campbell's decision making, early thoughts on the match up in Vegas, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Esfandiari joins the show to preview the NFC title game!
January 26, 2024 07:52 - 43 minutesFriend 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 about the Brock Purdy discourse and where he sits relative to other quarterbacks, Kyle Shanahan's legacy and which coach he compares to, they offer their Prize Picks and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick Wagoner joins the show to talk 49ers-Lions!
January 24, 2024 09:14 - 50 minutesESPN'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 status, San Francisco's defensive issues, the defensive line, secondary and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers advance despite playing pretty poorly
January 21, 2024 07:56 - 1 hourKyle 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 they're lucky to be moving on, Brock Purdy's uneven performance, the winning drive, Deebo Samuel's absence and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers-Packers preview: Will it get ugly Saturday?
January 19, 2024 17:30 - 47 minutesKyle and Chris preview Saturday's Divisional Round matchup between the 49ers and Packers, the unique story the history of the rivalry tells, Jordan Love's production in a very specific area, and the sliding doors moment from the 2020 NFL draft that could have changed the future of both franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Packers the best-case scenario for the 49ers?
January 17, 2024 08:51 - 48 minutesKyle 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 Packers are the best team San Francisco could have gotten in Round 2 of the playoffs, or was there another team that would have been an easier out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 49ers get THE PACKERS in the divisional round
January 16, 2024 17:21 - 32 minutesKyle 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 of the NFC Playoffs, why the Cowboys are frauds, and early thoughts about the AFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former 49ers DL Damontre Moore joins the show!
January 12, 2024 08:50 - 1 hourKyle 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 great coaches, who he thinks will win the Super Bowl, and his welcome-to-the-NFL moment with Trent Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the 49ers going to lose key figures to jobs elsewhere?
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How big of a problem is Jake Moody?
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutesKyle 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 playoffs. They also talk about the NFC playoff picture, Sam Darnold's day, some Sacramento Kings and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers-Rams, what matters here?
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourKyle 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 49ers in a mostly meaningless Week 18 match up in which most key players will sit out, including Ernest Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 49ers and rest vs. rust
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutesKyle 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 getting the start instead of Brock Purdy, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers get a win and the No. 1 seed
January 01, 2024 01:31 - 52 minutesChris 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tough spot for 49ers in Washington?
December 29, 2023 17:50 - 49 minutesKyle 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 week's game against the Commanders. They also discuss the first two Home Alone films at length. Buckle up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the 49ers in trouble?
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutesKyle 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 on Sunday, whether or not they should be on upset alert, thoughts on socks, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers get bodied on Christmas
December 27, 2023 00:42 - 1 hourKyle 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 hideous performance, the injuries, the battle for the one seed becoming more difficult, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why this Ravens game matters
December 22, 2023 18:42 - 1 hourKyle and Chris talk about the importance of the 49ers' Christmas Day game against the Ravens, the challenges that Baltimore presents on both sides, Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson, schematic stuff, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Kawakami joins the show!
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutesKyle 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 in the big picture, Brock Purdy's possible greatness and which elite quarterbacks he measures up to, Monday Night's game against the Baltimore Ravens and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
REACTION to the 49ers clobbering the Cardinals
December 18, 2023 16:11 - 1 hourKyle and Chris break down the 49ers' Week 15 victory in Arizona over the Cardinals, the defensive struggles, the offense taking to another level, their two MVP candidates, the differences between this team and 2019's, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the 49ers can keep it rolling in the desert
December 15, 2023 09:01 - 34 minutesKyle 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 of the season, the injuries San Francisco's defense is dealing with, why a big game could be coming for Brock Purdy's play makers, they go through their Prize Picks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The endless Brock Purdy MVP debate + Aaron Schatz joins the show!
December 14, 2023 17:38 - 45 minutesKyle 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 behind DVOA about this 49ers team's place in history, why they're the best team in the league, and why this might be the best group the franchise has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers take over No. 1 seed
December 11, 2023 09:59 - 1 hourKyle and Chris break down the 49ers' win over the Seahawks, Brock Purdy's performance, the defense overcoming injuries, and their standing as the No. 1 seed following the Cowboys win over the Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seahawks, MVPurdy and Danny Kelly joins the show
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourKyle 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 Kelly of the Ringer to break Sunday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PFF George joins the show!
December 07, 2023 08:36 - 29 minutesKyle 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 thereof), why San Francisco should be considered Super Bowl favorites, the rest of the NFL being down, chances at the No. 1 seed and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers blow out Eagles, Deebo Samuel was right
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourKyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' blowout win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Deebo Samuel's signature performance, Brock Purdy's strong outing, Dre Greenlaw's ejection, the defensive dominance, Prize Picks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is The Brock Purdy Game coming?
December 01, 2023 08:19 - 52 minutesKyle 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 on the defensive side, they break down their prize picks and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers are better than Eagles, but...
November 30, 2023 07:10 - 1 hourKyle 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 ways, why San Francisco is better, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reviewing 49ers-Seahawks + early read on Eagles
November 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previewing 49ers-Seahawks with Nick Wagoner
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutesKyle 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 they preview San Francisco's trip to play the Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brock Purdy basically perfect in 49ers win over Buccaneers
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutesKyle 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 in the NFC West. Plus a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why the 49ers should handle business against the Bucs
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutesKyle and Chris break down why the 49ers should take care of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how the upcoming Thanksgiving game against the Seattle Seahawks factors in, Prize Picks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices