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PODCAST

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

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.

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00:58:27

What should the 49ers' 53-man roster look like?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/20

Kyle and Chris go through the San Francisco 49ers roster and discuss which players should make the first version of the 53, the tough decisions, how injuries impact things, the numbers at each spot, which undrafted rookies should get a look, Chase Lucas, and a lot more.

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00:28:54

REACTION: Jake Moody gives the 49ers a preseason win!

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/17

Jake Moody hit a field goal from 59 yards as time expired and the 49ers beat the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason, 22-19. Chris Biderman rides solo and breaks it all down. He discusses the young players he was watching closely, including Rick Pearsall, Nick Martin, Alfred Collins, Marques Sigle and a lot more.

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00:47:33

Who do the 49ers need to stand out against the Raiders?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/15

Kyle and Chris discuss which 49ers players need to stand out in Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders (spoiler: a lot of them are rookies). Can Alfred Collins play well against starters while the defensive line is decimated by injuries? Can Nick Martin not miss so many tackles after struggling in Week 1? Will Ricky Pearsall show out in a game situation after playing well in training camp? Can Jake Moody give 49ers fans some confidence? They break all that down, and more, and talk

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00:42:09

Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get dramatic?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/13

Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get weird? The San Francisco 49ers' receiver isn't practicing while he wants a new deal, and friend of the show Tim Kawakami is reporting the team isn't eager to give Jennings a lucrative new contract? Could Jennings request a trade? Kyle and Chris break the situation down – and discuss why they're optimistic about what they're seeing from the rookie class in training camp.

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00:50:21

REACTION: 49ers blown out in preseason opener

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/10

Woof, the San Francisco 49ers had an ugly performance in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The rookies struggled, Kyle Shanahan seemed uninterested in playing many (any?) key contributors, the quarterback play was uninspiring, and it all proved why the preseason is tough to watch.

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00:39:46

REACTING to joint practices with the Broncos

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/07

Kyle and Chris react to the 49ers' joint training camp practice against the Denver Broncos. What stood out? What's important to take away? What injuries came out of the session? They talk about the rookie class, how the 49ers can be successful building out their team and a lot more.

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01:09:04

Announcements! Kicker battle! Danny Kelly joins the...

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/05

Kyle and Chris start off the episode with a couple exciting announcements before diving into the latest developments in the San Francisco 49ers' kicker battle -- and what it means for their shadow assistant general manager. Then, Danny Kelly from The Ringer joins the show to talk all things fantasy football and where the 49ers' offensive stars rank going into the season. Danny offers his take on Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and others!

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00:24:43

Jennings' injury a cause for concern?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/08/01

Kyle goes solo to talk about the latest from San Francisco 49ers training camp, including receiver Jauan Jennnings' calf injury, news and notes, and the kicker battle.

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00:50:59

Observations from 49ers practice

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/30

Kyle and Chris discuss takeaways from Chris' visit to watch the 49ers practice in training camp. He has thoughts on the young defensive linemen, Ricky Pearsall's return, Jauan Jennings' injury, the secondary, Christian McCaffrey, the offensive line and a lot more.

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00:50:43

First takeaways from 49ers training camp

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/25

Kyle and Chris talk about the initial takeaways from the early days of 49ers training camp. They discuss why Jauan Jennings could be in line to get his contract situation handled sooner rather than later, the early returns from the linebacker competition, whether or not the team has a shadow GM making special teams decisions, Trent Williams owning a private jet, and a lot more.

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01:02:20

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch speak ahead of training...

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/23

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed the media ahead of the San Francisco 49ers beginning training camp this. What stood out about Shanahan discussing the contract stalemate with Jauan Jennings, the team not having a timeline with Brandon Aiyuk, a conversation about where things stand in the trenches and a lot more.

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00:43:04

49ers linebacker preview: Is Nick Martin the guy?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/17

Kyle and Chris take a look at the San Francisco 49ers situation at linebacker ahead of the start of training camp. The key question: will rookie third-round draft pick Nick Martin develop into the player they need him to be? Is the starting linebacker job the biggest camp battle on the entire roster? They dive into all that and more, like linebacker names and uniform questions.

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00:47:33

Jauan Jennings says he needs a new deal!

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/15

Jauan Jennings has said he either wants a new contract or to be traded away from the 49ers! Kyle and Chris break it all down -- why Jennings has leverage, what type of contract he likely deserves, and what the rest of the receiving corps could be with or without him -- and they preview the receiver position ahead of the start of training camp.

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00:37:38

How much hinges on Christian McCaffrey?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/10

Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman preview the San Francisco 49ers running backs ahead of the start of training camp with one important question: how much Christian McCaffrey do they need to make the playoffs? And are there ways to limit his use in the regular season to make sure he's available come January? That talk about Isaac Guerendo in Year 2, Jordan James prognosis as a rookie, and a lot more.

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00:33:47

Camp preview: Can the 49ers' secondary stand up?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/04

Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' secondary heading into the start of training camp. Can Renardo Green take a leap in Year 2? Will Deommodore Lenoir play inside or stick outside? Can Upton Stout take over nickel as a rookie? And will an injury to Malik Mustapha at safety be problematic for their depth? All those thoughts and more in the latest Candlestick Chronicles Podcast.

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00:45:47

Camp preview: Is the 49ers' offensive line a liability?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/02

In their first installment of training camp previews, Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' offensive line, which has largely been neglected with key resources in recent seasons. But is there a chance it could be better than perception? What about Trent Williams' health? And is Colton McKivitz due for a big pay day? They break it all down!

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00:36:48

Are the 49ers overhauling their offensive scheme?

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/19

Kyle and Chris discuss if Kyle Shanahan is going to do different things with the 49ers offense based on an under-the-radar addition to the roster this offseason. Then they break down whether Ricky Pearsall is ready for a breakout in his second NFL season after showing signs as a rookie.

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00:46:35

ESPN's Nick Wagoner joins the show

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/12

Chris is joined by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers, including takeaways from OTAs, if the team is benefitting from a more normal offseason, the state of the roster and resetting it, which young players have a chance to step up, and if the San Francisco can bounce back after going 6-11 in 2024.

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00:33:41

Bryce Huff added, Pearsall injured, Trent Williams...

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/04

Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the 49ers adding former Jets and Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, Ricky Pearsall's hamstring injury and what his absence from OTAs means in the big picture, and wonder if Trent Williams is unhappy with his contract -- and if that explains his absence from the voluntary portion of the offseason program.

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00:37:55

What the structure of Brock Purdy's contract reveals

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/20

Kyle and Chris take a look at some of the early reported details about Brock Purdy's contract extension. Why it's not exactly a deal worth $53 million annually, why the deal could change down the road, and then they offer their thoughts on breaking news regarding the kicker situation and Fred Warner's new contract extension, which broke during the middle of the podcast.

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