Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

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Sacramento 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.

  • 44 minutes 27 seconds
    Is Robert Saleh going to be the 49ers DC?

    Kyle and Chris break down the looming possibility of former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh returning to become the 49ers' defensive coordinator -- should he not get a head coaching job -- and what the possibility of Brandon Staley getting the gig, and why it might not be the worst thing in the world. As always, the podcast is sponsored by PrizePicks, Lamb Chops and Cooperage Brewing.

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    22 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 49 minutes 18 seconds
    Takeaways from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's press conference

    Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed some of the key issues facing the San Francisco 49ers in the coming offseason, including finding a new defensive coordinator, Brock Purdy's contract situation, Deebo Samuel's future, the likely release of Javon Hargrave, Trent Williams' return and a lot more. Kyle and Chris discuss the coordinator candidates and a lot more.

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    9 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 48 minutes 21 seconds
    49ers fire special teams coach, is Jake Moody gone?

    The 49ers made the expected move and fired special teams coach Brian Schneider. Does it signal other major changes coming on special teams like getting rid of former third-round pick Jake Moody at kicker? That, plus what Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy said during locker room clean out day, and what it all means heading into the offseason.

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    8 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 55 minutes 52 seconds
    The 49ers season is finally over -- did anything good happen in 2024?

    Were there any positive takeaways for the 49ers in 2024? The answer is mostly know, but the rookie class did show some things. Kyle and Chris break it all down following San Francisco's loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the regular season finale. They talk about key questions going into the offseason, ways the team needs to improve, and a lot more.

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    6 January 2025, 1:49 am
  • 50 minutes 15 seconds
    Reaction: Brock Purdy injury overshadows 49ers loss to Lions

    Kyle breaks down everything from the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions that dropped them to 6-10 on the season, including Brock Purdy's injury to his throwing arm, where the team needs to improve next season and a lot more.

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    31 December 2024, 7:58 am
  • 55 minutes 10 seconds
    Reaction: 49ers eliminated from postseason, lose to Dolphins

    This rough 49ers season is finally cooked. Kyle Shanahan's team was eliminated before Sunday's kickoff in Miami, and then it put together an ugly performance in a 29-17 defeat. Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman discuss the penalties, what the game said about the team's lackluster offensive line, a positive showing from Deebo Samuel, thoughts on finishing out the final two weeks and a lot more.

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    23 December 2024, 2:28 am
  • 42 minutes 14 seconds
    Running back concerns and the question of tanking before 49ers-Dolphins

    With Isaac Guerendo banged up, questions about the San Francisco 49ers' running back situation heading into 2025 are highlighted. Why the team needs to add more depth there. Then, Kyle asks the question about whether or not the 49ers should tank over the rest of the season, and they point out why it would be hypocritical in light of the De'Vondre Campbell situation.

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    20 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    What's worth watching the rest of the 49ers' season?

    Kyle and Chris break down the key things worth watching as the San Francisco 49ers wrap up their regular season after being (mostly) eliminated from playoff contention. They talk about Brock Purdy's looming contract negotiations, why Ricky Pearsall could benefit from the last three games in a big way, Dre Greenlaw's comeback and what it could mean for his free agency, the safety situation and a lot more.

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    18 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 52 seconds
    An emblematic end to 49ers playoff contention

    Kyle and Chris discuss De'Vondre Campbell's decision to quit midway through Thursday's game, Deebo Samuel's rough week (and performance), Brock Purdy's awful interception, and more from the 49ers-Rams game that ultimately ended the team's chances at reaching the postseason.

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    13 December 2024, 8:14 am
  • 1 hour 8 seconds
    Deebo Tweets, Hardgrave gets restructured, and Rams get previewed

    Kyle and Chris discuss Deebo Samuel taking to social media to say he's not struggling and that his lack of production is a lack of getting the ball, why that logic doesn't track, and they discuss the possibilities of Javon Hardgrave's contract restructure and what it could mean for his future with the team beyond this season. Then they talk about Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa the rest of the season, and a lot more.

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    11 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 49 minutes 11 seconds
    Finally, a dominant 49ers win

    Kyle and Chris break down their takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' beatdown of the Chicago Bears, 38-13, the positives that could springboard into next season, Deebo Samuel's continued production decline, Brock Purdy's performance, the defensive line dominating, their unlikely playoff scenario, Kyle's observations from going to the game, and more!

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    9 December 2024, 6:44 am
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