Damon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports Talk

It's not easy being a Bay Area sports fan these days.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Cyrus talk about the shapeless, formless Warriors season, and how they escape this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This offseason either re-energizes the 49ers, or ends them as we know them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When QB's turn back into pumpkins, it's hard to watch, and very expensive to see it happen.0:43: Sam Darnold saw ghosts at the worst possible time and it will cost him millions4:35: All of a sudden the Rams look like they could be Super Bowl winners9:19: That was a bad night for the Darnold Truthers who want to get rid of Brock Purdy20:35: The Mike McCarthy-Mike Tomlin-and-Sean-Payton stats that will blow your mind:24:26: If Deion Sanders lands in Dallas, start fading the Cowboys now34:56: The NFL Draft is 100 days away and the 49ers have a LOT of work to do38:56: The Warriors segment Damon doesn’t want to do: The dynasty is over44:53: It’s unthinkable but trading Steph is the best way to reboot this whole thing48:52: Today in historySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There will be football lessons ... and nudity (not Damon) for all to enjoy.1:26: Dennis Allen could be headed to Santa Clara?9:02: How wild-card Sunday turned into a Brock Purdy referendum:22:51: The 49ers interviewed a Lions assistant24:50: Tonight is the Sam Darnold referendum game34:27: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon and Larry break down the WC weekend, and the insane debate that broke out about Justin Herbert being sooooooo much better than Brock Purdy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers got some good new ideas, and tough choices to make over the next 3-4 months.1:42: Kyle Posey joins the show to talk 49ers6:01: Making sense of the Nick Sorensen exit; Plus, why Robert Saleh isn’t the answer14:45: Predicting what the future holds for Deebo Samuel:19:45: What to do with CMC:21:27: Here’s how to pay Brock Purdy — “Ghost Years”27:00: A note on the Wrriors and PTO Wiggs:32:32: Shout out to The Last Dive Bar for the Coliseum dirt45:00: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Larry talk about what the 49ers first step into the off season needs to look like. Self awareness, free agents, draft picks, and best ways to avoid a repeat of a choppy 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers needed to inject new eyes, and admitted as much.0:34: Nick Sorensen is out but the biggest news is that Klay Kubiak has been promoted3:04: The Kyle Shanahan analogy you need to hear:5:57: Robert Saleh can be back — if he wants11:54: Predicting Nick Moody’s future19:07: Ranking the best and worst Super Bowl matchups:34:27: The Warriors are in trouble this afternoon in Detroit44:32: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kerr's patience is now a problem. It's time to move towards a large trade to save the season.0:10: Cyrus joins the show for Warriors Weekly12:59: When the Warriors need Wiggins most, he’s nowhere to be found16:25: Joe Lacob is feeling the HEAT17:32: Damon: If Wiggins is your No. 2, “you’re fucked”30:07: Here are the bigs on the Warriors list:35:05: Zion or Jimmy? The answer is clear.46:06: The Warriors have to do something.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers have let Sorensen go as DC the day after letting ST coordinator go. It's the right choice,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon breaks down who's on and off the 49ers roster. Changes have begun already.0:56: The 49ers special teams firing that came entirely too late10:11: 2025 Roster predictions: Who’s in, who’s out17:18: The 49ers draft priorities:24:43: Why Hard Knocks needs to come to Santa Clara30:03: All these NFL openings and Belichick is in North Carolina??34:52: It’s time to do something for Steph42:01: Today in history:50:31: The triumphant return of Club PluceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:26: That 49ers season just sucked.6:50: The sequence of plays from Sunday that embodied the season:8:53: Blame Brock and Kyle all you want — this was really on the defense and the special teams17:28: There are some people who have gotten way too comfortable in Santa Clara:19:19: The Kyle Shanahan hot seat officially appears next year23:21: The Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor lawsuit story33:01: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Larry talk about a season gone wrong, a game with few bright spots, and what lessons needs to be learned going into the off-season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paulie Mac & Tony join me as my 2nd quarter guests for a game that was just awful. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Curry's great night hasn't changed a bad situation. What can the Warriors do to improve? Is it time to think about "the unthinkable"?0:11: Cyrus joins the show for Warriors Weekly3:59: Last night was one of those nights when it felt like the Warriors were BACK — but don’t be fooled9:23: The unthinkable take: Damon says to trade Steph Curry because the Warriors are done winning champions21:45: The Vucevic and Jimmy Butler conversations — Oh, and ZION34:47: Cyrus wants to swap Steve Kerr for Mike Brown53:18: A tip of the cap to Art Spander whose streak of 70 consecutive Rose Bowls came to an endSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers gonna get down to business of next year, or take one last bite of this crap sandwich? Damon & Larry also talk about making people uncomfortable, and the NFL's MVP debate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers got their QB hurt in a meaningless game in which their defense failed for force a punt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers got off to good start, but as it has the entire year, it fell apart. Sam Betesh joins Damon as his 2nd quarter guest and hangs for much longer than that. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers better not get anyone hurt in a meaningless football gameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers should be smart vs. Detroit. They talking dumb. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Larry pull no punches as they look at an awful game in Miami, and the correct way to finish the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers vs. Miami ... winning is no longer the priority. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers are 4 plays away from a very different season. They're not a bad team, they're a good team having a bad year.0:45: The 49ers aren’t as bad as you think3:26: The 4 plays that would have turned the 49ers into a 10-win team:11:26: The stat that explains the Brock Purdy drop-off:19:39: John Lynch has missed on a ton of top picks and that needs to change in the next draft36:19: Holy shit. Have you read this Jets story?42:51: Nick Nash — the best Bay Area football player you’ve absolutely never heard of53:58: Today in history:55:46: The Dutchess joins the showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dennis Schröder trade, next moves, all-star game formats, and 3 point shots all taken to task in this episode.0:10: Cyrus joins the show for Warriors Wednesday0:54: Assesing the Dennis Schröder trade17:47: The best question from the Schröder intro press conference28:22: Draymond off the bench isn’t working33:32: For all the All-Star game complaints, what if the players just TRIED?48:21: Damon: For the Warriors, there is no future when the Curry Era endsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon and Larry talk about how the 49ers should close their season. What Purdy should and will be paid. Is it time to walk away?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon talks about how the 49ers should end their year. The goals over the next 3 weeks of play. And we got umlauts now on the Warriörs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Larry talk about Brock's contract, the options, and the best way for the 49ers to close out 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdy blew it, O-Line blew it, Deebo blows, and Campbell quit. Pathetic.0:32: What an incredible letdown last night — Kyle Shanahan, Deebo — the opening rant1:54: De'Vondre Campbell absolutely BAILED out the 49ers5:06: Damon has serious doubts about Kyle and Brock Purdy moving forward12:17: Look away: Some BRUTAL stats on the 49ers19:39: It’s over for the 49ers (and De'Vondre Campbell).28:04: Want to get nuts? Shut down Brock and find out what you’ve got in Tanner Mordecai40:16: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers show up offensively limp to the biggest game of the season. Inexcusable performance from SF vs. another division rival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Playoffs are shot. Deebo is shot, Season is Shot. De'Vondre Campbell quits near the end of the show, and should be cut immediatly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers must win, Rams must win, we got drama tonight on TNF. Batmobiles & disco also discussed.0:34: Jumping right into 49ers and Rams18:58: The $65-million man: Why 1 NFL insider thinks Brock Purdy is about to become the highest-paid player in the league25:08: The FBI, a South American crime ring and NFL burglaries 30:43: Bill Belichick is back in coaching and back at school?34:37: Steve Kerr was absolutely right to be pissed off at the refs but he should have been even more pissed off at his own team45:56: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warriors beat Houston, they'll head to Vegas for the NBA Cup Semi's. Also, do they REALLY want Jimmy Butler?0:10: Cyrus joins for “Warriors Wednesday”8:08: Damon: Trade TJD at your own risk9:22: What’s going on with Kuminga — now and in the future?15:07: Wait, Windhorst said the Warriors are targeting LeBron AND Jimmy Butler? Damon says, “Pass” — on both 21:56: But what about Jimmy for Wiggins?25:37: Can Steve Kerr just give Moody a month?30:17: Has Podziemski played himself off the Warriors “no-trade list?”39:15: The 1 trade the Warriors need to make:48:14: How about that Draymond YAM?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers must beat the Rams to stay afloat in a season that matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:29: It’s 48 hours from the biggest 49ers game since the Super Bowl4:50: Deebo is allowed to be disappointed but it’s time for him and Brock Purdy to figure this shit out12:51: To beat the Rams, the 49ers need to steal a possession and be mistake-free14:02: The Javon Hargrave restructuring and what it means:18:11: The Warriors, the NBA Cup and the need to start playing good basketball again25:48: Today in history:31:12: A very sad start to the day for Damon:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers beat the Bears loudly ... will they roar against the Rams on TNF?1:49: That was the best 49ers performance in a calendar year5:59: The 49ers heard George Kittle’s message loud and clear8:59: Why did CMC and Jordan Mason have to die for Isaac Guerendo to live?18:50: The Alabama rant:23:57: Juan Soto is a mercenary, and 15 years is too many for anyone27:06: How can John Fisher and Steve Cohen be allowed to exist in the same universe?29:00: Digging into Buster Posey’s signing of Willy Adames:38:58: The utter stupidity and failure of the Pac-12:45:17: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers beat the Bears, and have a quick turnaround for Thursday Night Football vs. Rams. Biggest week of the season got off in the right note for sure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:55:00 - Postgame49ers beat the breaks off the Bears.Damon watches it all unfold. Darryl "Guru" Johnson joins in the 2nd quarter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana's dream season, and can it maintain? Two IU media school alumni discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How will this Sunday play out down in Santa Clara?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Courtney Cronin runs the Bears beat for ESPN, and she helps set up what Sunday could look like, with so many moving pieces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon and Larry take a first look at Chicago, talk about the latest (wild) Shanahan rumor, and just for old time's sake, have an argument about Trey Lance. EnjoySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cobra is back to break down where it all went wrong for the 49ers.0:10: Matt Maiocco joins the show6:39: Looking back: This decline was clear to see in the offseason and even BEFORE that — the Super Bowl Hangover is real10:59: Why can’t George Kittle get some targets??15:24: Making sense of Kyle Shanahan’s “off-year”19:34: Will Brandon Staley and Nick Sorensen be back next year?23:33: Is Kyle burned out? Plus, how his 49er career could end31:21: What’s the right number for Brock Purdy: $50 million 39:43: Why Deebo isn’t going anywhere:51:15: What “new set of eyes” do the 49ers need most? Take a page from the Packers58:22: Today in history: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Terrible football, missed tackles, everything went wrong in BuffaloSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CMC went down, and the 49ers season is all but over.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Cyrus get ya caught up on the last week of Warriors hoops, and what lies ahead for a D'Anthony Melton replacement.0:10: Cyrus Saatsaz joins the show for Warriors Wednesday3:26: The Kuminga question: What to do with the young Warrior13:10: The De’Anthony Melton contract trade opportunity. Here are the 6 teams to look out for:35:35: What to make of Brandin Podziemski’s struggles46:14: A “wildcard” trade for Zion Williamson? Yes, Zion.54:39: The Thunder might be the single most interesting team in North American sportsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon & Larry talk about the 49ers chances heading to Buffalo. (Hint, not good)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:47: The Kyle Shanahan hypothetical: Who would replace him if he exited? Bill Belichick5:47: Who cares how old Bill is. All the 49ers need is “one f—king Super Bowl.”17:39: Jerry Jones is sticking with Mike McCarthy. Good luck.22:03: The math doesn’t say the 49ers’ playoff hopes are dead just yet 29:57: The Warriors had their worst loss of the season last night 39:25: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nothing worked ... players, coaches, nothing. 0:25: That was awful.3:09: The 49ers went from state-of-the-art to incredibly average in record time5:47: The 49ers offensive problems went far beyond Brandon Allen11:05: Kyle Shanahan hasn’t lost the locker room but he looks exhausted11:55: Back-to-back 12-men on the field penalties? Nick Sorenson is officially on the hot seat and Brian Schneider should already be gone15:00: Deebo is one of the biggest letdowns in the NFL16:10: The where-is-Jordan-Mason rant:17:51: And the where-is-Ricky-Pearsall rant:22:46: This is going to be a monster Thanksgiving sports week25:32: Is anyone else sick of “The Great Kelce Experiment?” — Especially now that Jason has his own late-night show?28:20: The Indiana football magic ride is now over37:27: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers embarrassed themselves at Lambeau Field See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.