Show overview
Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 806 episodes. That works out to roughly 640 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 39 min and 57 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 136 episodes published. Published by Blue Wire.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 806 episodes49ers are the Kings of Cap Space
Drafting 49ers draft picks, and what to make of the consensus big board
49ers NFL draft grades, reaches, and WILD George Kittle lore
49ers try failed NFL draft strategy ... again
49ers' NFL draft plan takes shape after trading out of Round 1
Trent Williams contract and 49ers clear plan for 2026 NFL draft
Is 49ers pre-draft OL interest real or fake?
49ers NFL draft targets we don't hear enough about with Luke Easterling
Ep 797Danny Kelly from the Ringer talks 49ers 2026 NFL draft targets
EKyle is joined by the Ringer's Danny Kelly to dive into some of the top San Francisco 49ers targets in the draft, why offensive tackles are hard to take late in the first round, and some fun names to keep an eye on later in the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 796Dexter Lawrence trade request, Brandon Aiyuk's value and a 49ers draft take
Kyle discusses whether the 49ers should kick tires on a Dexter Lawrence trade, what Brandon Aiyuk would actually be worth in a trade, and why the NFL draft first round could shape up nicely for the 49ers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 7952026 NFL draft: San Francisco 49ers biggest needs
Kyle dives into Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's job security, and assesses the top needs for the 49ers in this year's draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 79449ers injury updates, Trent Williams news and NFL owners meetings
Kyle discusses news from John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan at NFL owners meetings, with updates on George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Trent Williams and others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 79349ers free agency, trades and why no Mac Jones deal?
Kyle comes back from vacation and dives into all the 49ers moves and non-moves of the offseason so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 79249ers free agency questions
Kyle and Chris break down their early thoughts on which players the San Francisco 49ers should bring in free agency, including Jauan Jennings and kicker Eddy Pineiro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 791Drafting NFL draft strategies!
It's NFL Combine week, which means a lot of talk about college prospect testing numbers and what they mean for the upcoming NFL draft. Kyle and Chris discuss, and then they do a draft of their favorite 49ers draft strategies like trading the picks for a wide receiver, moving up for a potential star, trading back, Maxx Crosby, and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 790Australia and Mexico, really? Plus thoughts on Tyreek Hill
Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers playing two international games in 2026, including the season opener in Australia and then later playing a home game in Mexico. Then they talk about the idea of adding former Miami Dolphins stars Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, and the conditions in which signing either would make sense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 789Where the 49ers should add a star
Kyle and Chris discuss the positions they think the 49ers need to add a star the most. Can they can a top flight receiver? Would it be smarter to get another defensive end or defensive tackle? What about the offensive line? Then Kyle throws out a wild suggestion that would make Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch think about things. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 788Lessons from the Super Bowl and trading Mac Jones?
Kyle and Chris discuss their takeaways from Super Bowl LX, what stands out about the Seahawks, a case for the 49ers not being all that far away from getting back to Super Bowl contention and then they discuss the recent reports noting the 49ers are not actively looking to trade Mac Jones (hint: they very well could trade Mac Jones). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 78749ers hire Raheem Morris as DC
Kyle breaks down the 49ers hiring former Falcons and Buccaneers head coach, and Rams Super Bowl winning defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to be Kyle Shanahan's defensive coordinator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 786Electrical substation, Brandon Aiyuk, Mac Jones and more from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch
Kyle and Chris break down the season-ending press conference from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch including an alternative theory to the electrical substation theory leading to more 49ers injuries, the harsh words surrounding Brandon Aiyuk's official departure, whether or not to trade Mac Jones, the duo's long-term future and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.