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Houston Sports TalkDeMeco Ryans, OC Bobby Slowik & Texans Free Agent Targets (with 49ers Insider Tracy Sandler)Host Robert Land asks San Francisco 49ers Insider Tracy Sandler (Host of the Tracy Sandler Show) about DeMeco Ryans, ex Niners coach & new Texans OC Bobby Slowik & the potential availability & ability of 49ers Free Agents & potential Texan targets Center Jake Brendel & LB Azeez Al-Shaair.Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Google & AppleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @49ersFanGirl#texans #demecoryans #bobbyslowik
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Head Games Podcast: a sports & psych podcastFanboying with Fangirl Sports Network Founder, Tracy Sandler | Episode 023In today's episode, we talk with fellow 49ers super-fan Tracy Sandler about female sports fandom, sports media, and the most pressing questions of the 49ers season. Tracy is the founder of Fangirl Sports Network, a platform for female sports fans to follow, talk, and write about their favorite teams.
1:09 | Fangirl Sport Network
5:40 | Empowering Female Sports Fans and sexism
7:57 | Competing identities of fans
9:15 | Why Male Follows Like Fangirl and Universal Appeal of Sports Content
14:50 | Jimmy G’s Future
18:06 | Favorite 49ers memories
20:45 | Which 49ers RB to own in...2020-11-2700 min
Just Get StartedTracy Sandler (Ep. 13) – Founder, Fangirl Sports NetworkEpisode 13 features the @49ersfangirl Tracy Sandler and we have a wide-ranging conversation on sports, relishing new opportunities, being nimble, and much more.I was intrigued to learn more about Tracy and the Fangirl Sports Network when I came across her profile many months back. It’s great to see someone that saw a gap in the market, especially relating to content focused for the female fan, and then took the opportunity to do something about it instead of just sitting on the idea and doing nothing with it. The trajectory of the Fangirl Sports Network is pointing upward...2018-05-2134 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #64] A Tale of Two Football Teams: The 49ers Before and After GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo is 3-0 as a starter for the San Francisco 49ers, and man, does this feel like a different football team than the one that started the season. And that’s mainly because it is.
Garoppolo has not only solidified himself as a franchise quarterback, but he has breathed life into an offense, and into a team, that desperately needed it. With all the excitement that Garoppolo brings to Santa Clara, Eric Branch (http://www.twitter.com/Eric_Branch) of the San Francisco Chronicle joins me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) and Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) to ta...2017-12-2000 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #63] For the 49ers, It’s a Whole New WorldHello 49ers fans! The Jimmy Garoppolo era is off to a great start, as the new starting quarterback led the Niners to a 15-14 victory over the Chicago Bears in his first start. Not only did he make his receivers and the offense better, but the defense was on the field for far fewer plays, making that unit stronger and more efficient as well. Garoppolo is a legit QB, and the San Francisco 49ers have found their piece to that puzzle.
David Lombardi (http://www.twitter.com/LombardiHimself) from The Athletic joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and me (h...2017-12-0700 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #62] The 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo Era Begins SundayHello 49ers Faithful. It’s official. Jimmy Garoppolo will start Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Kyle Shanahan informed his quarterbacks earlier today.
When C.J. Beathard left Sunday’s game with knee and hip injuries, Garoppolo came in and dazzled. He was in for three plays, but those three plays were a four yard scramble, a nine yard pass to Aldrick Robinson, and a 10-yard TD to Louis Murphy. Like I said, he dazzled.
With Beathard getting beat up week after week and not being 100%, it is no surprise that Shanahan has decided to see what Garoppolo can do. For his...2017-11-2900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #61] Three Fangirls. Two Different Allegiances for 49ers vs. Seahawks.The bye week has come and gone, and the 1-9 San Francisco 49ers continue their home stand as the Seattle Seahawks come to Levi’s Stadium November 26 for a division rival showdown. Well, they’re rivals. Showdown may be strong for 1-9 vs. 6-4.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) welcome FSGN’s own Seahawks Fangirl (http://www.twitter.com/SeahawksFGSN), Christina Kaplan, to talk about the matchup. We discuss:
• The Seahawks “atrocious” offensive line
• Why Russell Wilson is so dangerous
• The rivalry between these two teams and their fa...2017-11-2200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #60] Seahawks An Easy Win? Kap a Starter? Two Guests Talk.After nine painful losses, the San Francisco 49ers finally got a win and are 1-9 heading into the bye week. Even though they were playing the dismal New York Giants, the 49ers played well, played hard, and gave us a glimpse of what this team’s future could be.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph and I are joined by 95.7 the Game’s Bonta Hill (http://www.twitter.com/BontaHill) and 49ers blogger Rich Madrid (http://www.twitter.com/rjmadrid) to talk about the win and the 49ers.
Bonta, Steph and I talk about the game, the quarterbacks, and the r...2017-11-1500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #59] Talking Jimmy G, 49ers, and the Warriors with Marcus ThompsonThe San Francisco 49ers may be 0-8, but they have been busy. The traded a second round pick to the New England Patriots for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and sent cornerback Rashard Robinson to the New York Jets.
For the first time in a long time, the 49ers quarterback situation seems to be solidified, and fans can breathe easy on that one.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Marcus Thompson (http://www.twitter.com/ThompsonScribe) of the Athletic joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to discuss:
• Kyle Shanahan, quarterback whisperer?
• The trade for Ji...2017-11-0100 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #58] Al Guido Talks “Dwight Clark Day,” Changes at Levi’s, & His 49ers PrideHello Niner fans! Even with the San Francisco 49ers being 0-6, Sunday promises to be an exciting day at Levi’s Stadium. It will be C.J. Beathard’s first start at quarterback, the first home game since September 21, and most importantly, it’s “Dwight Clark Day.”
The 49ers will honor the beloved former 49ers’ wide receiver, and it could not be more fitting with the Dallas Cowboys coming to town. You know, “The Catch” and all.
49ers’ team president Al Guido joins the pod to talk:
- What the team has planned for the day
- Who will be speaking at halfti...2017-10-2000 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #57] The Coach. The QB. The Record. Talking 49ers with Tim Kawakami.The San Francisco 49ers are now 0-4 after losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Arizona Cardinals. They have lost their last three games by a combined total of eight points, which means they’re close, but they can’t seem to finish games.
This team is in a rebuild and that’s the difference between good teams and building teams. Good teams have playmakers that can make the game-winning plays; rebuilding teams are still looking for it.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are joined by Tim Kawak...2017-10-0300 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #56] 49ers Fans, Stay FaithfulIt has been an incredible week in the NFL, with players, coaches, and executives around the league coming together in protest about comment made by President Trump. This past Sunday saw teams staying in the locker room for the National Anthem, kneeling, and linking arms. It was a movement started by Colin Kaepernick, and it is spreading around the league.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph and I discuss a number of issues, including:
- The power of the anthem protests
- Steph’s article on Kaepernick and being a female sports fan (http://fangirlsportsnetwork.com/nfl/49ers-fangirl/cant...2017-09-2600 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #55] Even at 0-2, 49ers are Showing Us Who They Want to BeHello Faithful! So the San Francisco 49ers are 0-2 after a 12-9 loss in Seattle. Even with that disappointment, there are positives with the red and gold and reason for fans to be excited about the future.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are joined by Niners Nation contributor Patrick Holloway (http://www.twitter.com/PatOHolloway) to break down the game against the Seahawks and look ahead to the matchup with the Los Angeles Rams and beyond. We discuss:
- What went right in Seattle
- Wh...2017-09-1900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #54] The 49ers Real Life Rebuild Heads to SeattleHello 49ers fans. Well week one of the NFL season is in the books, and it was not a good one for the San Francisco 49ers. After a lot of offseason excitement and optimism, the Niners opened the season with a 23-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
A lot went wrong, but a couple of things actually did go right and there is reason to believe that this team will start to gel and improve as the season goes on.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) ta...2017-09-1200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #53] Talking Brick by Brick, Levi’s Stadium, & Nostalgia w/ 49ers’ VP of Comm, Bob LangeHello 49ers fans! The 2017 NFL season is upon us and there is a lot of new in Santa Clara. The 49ers have a new general manager, a new coach, a lot of new players, and a new attitude.
To start season three of the Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are joined by 49ers’ Vice-President of Communications Bob Lange to discuss:
• The new show chronicling the Niners, "Brick by Brick"
• The new additions at Levi’s Stadium that bring in the past and celebrate the president
• The new food options at the sta...2017-08-2900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #52] New Regime, New Beginnings, New Look 49ersHello 49er fans! The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the San Francisco 49ers are looking like a team with a vision, a future, and a plan. After making six trades to get the players they wanted for this year, still ending the draft with 10 new players (and that doesn't include the 18 undrafted free agents they signed), and picks for the future, the Niners are in a much better place than they’ve been in awhile. General manager John Lynch did a masterful job with the draft, and he and Kyle Shanahan are off and running.
On this week’s Ta...2017-05-0900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #51] Matt Miller Talks 49ers Direction for the NFL Draft and BeyondIt's about that time 49ers fans! After months of discussion, speculation, and mock drafts galore, the 2017 NFL Draft is just over a week away. The San Francisco 49ers have the #2 overall pick, and unlike in recent years, we do not have a lock on of who they will take. It’s also very likely that they trade back for more picks.
This Draft will give the fans a clearer picture of the John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan era, and the vision they have for this team. Frankly, it’s all very exciting!
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.tw...2017-04-1800 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #50] It's Getting Draft-y 49ers Fans. Let's Rebuild This Thing.After months and months of speculation, the 2017 NFL Draft is only a month away. Let’s be honest, fans of the San Francisco 49ers have been looking forward to April 27 pretty much since week two of the 2016 season. It is no secret that the 49ers are in the midst of a major rebuild, and though this can’t be done in one draft, a dent can certainly be made. The Niners need everything from a quarterback to offensive lineman to linebackers to, well, everything.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.tw...2017-04-0500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #49] Let the 49ers’ Rebuild Begin. It’s Free Agency Time.It’s may be the offseason, but the San Francisco 49ers’ general manager and head coach tandem of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan have been busy making moves. They signed defensive back K’Waun Williams and defensive tackle Earl Mitchell, while re-signing wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to a three-year deal. In a move that was both surprising and not, the Niners have released wide receiver Torrey Smith, after two lackluster years in two very lackluster offenses. But still, it makes a lot of sense. They have also released safety Antoine Bethea. Onward and upward we go.
With the free agency period...2017-03-0800 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #48] Will the 49ers Strike Gold with John Lynch Hire?The San Francisco 49ers have themselves a new general manager, and he comes in the form of Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame candidate John Lynch. Lynch has spent the last several years as an analyst on the NFL on Fox and though he comes to Santa Clara with no personnel experience, it's definitely an interesting hire.
Listen to this week's podcast as SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) discuss if it's all just maybe crazy enough to work... and read my blog post to learn more about what John Lynch said on...2017-01-3100 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #47] The 49ers Almost, Sort of, Hopefully, Maybe Have a CoachThe Atlanta Falcons are going to the Super Bowl, and they’re going in large part to the play calling of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. And yes, that's the same Kyle Shanahan it looks like the San Francisco 49ers will be hiring as their next head coach. Jed York and company will have to wait a couple weeks to make it official, but it will be worth in the wait. Yet, as of now, it’s late January and the 49ers are without a coach and a general manager.
Top GM candidates Eliot Wolf and Brian Gutekunst are staying in Gree...2017-01-2400 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #45] Trent’s Out. Chip’s Out. Jed Speaks. Rinse, Lather, Repeat 49ers Fans.In what is becoming an annual tradition, San Francisco 49ers’ CEO Jed York addressed the media Monday morning. This year it was to talk about the firings of general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Chip Kelly and discuss the future of the team and the organization.
“I want to let the fans know that I apologize for a 2-14 season. I apologize for being back here again and making a change, but I think it’s very important that we reestablish a championship culture. We need to make sure that we move forward and find the right head coach and ge...2017-01-0300 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #44] A Tale of Two Sad Teams: 49ers, Meet the BrownsAnother week, another terrible loss for the San Francisco 49ers. Two games remain in this dismal season, and the end can’t come soon enough. It has been a very rough couple of years to be a 49ers’ fan, so Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph)and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) brought in an expert on rough years to be a fan.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, we are joined by Ryan Burns - Cleveland Browns fan and the founder, host, and executioner of FootballSickness. We discuss all sorts of fun things, including:
- The similarities betwee...2016-12-2000 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #43] Kap, Chip, Trent. Should They Stay or Should They Go 49er Fans?Hello Faithful! Even though they got close the other day, the San Francisco 49ers could not pull out the win and have fallen to 1-10. A couple bright spots in the game were the competitiveness of the team and Colin Kaepernick’s continued improvement. Kaepernick threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 113 yards. Each week, he looks more and more comfortable in Chip Kelly’s offense and he is making the case to keep his job in 2017.
Job security got Steph and I thinking. We want to see changes, but what will those changes actually be? There are thos...2016-11-2900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #42] With 49ers, Who Knows What Will HappenWelp, it looks like the game against the Arizona Cardinals was an anomaly, as the San Francisco 49ers were back to their old ways against the New England Patriots. It’s not that I thought they’d win, but I did think they could build upon the positives from the Cardinals game and compete. But, no. So, the Niners are now 1-9 and have tied a franchise record losing nine in a row. Congratulations? I don’t think so.
Once again, San Francisco looked good in the first half and fell apart in the second. Maybe the games really are too lo...2016-11-2200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #41] Tracy & Steph, Your Friendly 49ers’ Support Group LeadersThe San Francisco 49ers almost won on Sunday! Even though they didn’t, they showed some fight and that’s something. For the first time in a long time, eight weeks to be exact, it was actually fun to watch the 49ers. It came down to the last second, and I was actually nervous. It’s been ages since that’s happened.
Colin Kaepernick looked strong passing for 210 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown. Most importantly, no turnovers! Meanwhile, the 49ers’ defense recovered two fumbles, had two interceptions and 10 pass break ups. And they held the Cardin...2016-11-1500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #40] With 49ers, Everything is AwfulHello 49ers’ fans. I hope you’ve recovered from Sunday’s loss, but you probably haven’t. This San Francisco 49ers team is certainly the worst I’ve ever seen and I wonder if it’s the worst in franchise history. Per usual, the Niners were in the game for awhile and then a Mike Davis fumble on the one yard line derailed the team.
Colin Kaepernick had a good day throwing for 398 yards and two touchdowns, and DuJuan Harris looked good with 58 yards rushing and 89 yards receiving and a touchdown of his own. JaCorey Shepherd opened some eyes with his combined...2016-11-0800 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #39] The Quarterbacks, the Coach, and the Chaos that is the 49ersHello 49er fans! I hope everyone had a nice bye week and took some time to get recharged for the next nine weeks. I especially hope that’s true of the players. The 1-6 San Francisco 49ers are a mess from top to bottom, and with nine games left to play, they have nowhere to go but up...in theory.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Bay Area News Group and 49ers’ beat writer Cam Inman (http://www.twitter.com/CamInman) joins me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersFangirl) and Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph)to talk all things Niners...2016-11-0100 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #38] Chin Up 49ers' Fans. Only One Game 'Til the Bye Week!The 1-5 San Francisco 49ers are in trouble. They are bad. They have no leader. They have no identity. And they don’t play football well, or decent, or mediocre. It’s a most unfortunate scene in Santa Clara, and it’s not getting better any time soon. Sorry Faithful.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Jennifer Lee Chan(http://www.twitter.com/jenniferleechan)joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl), as your ladies of Niners Nation take a look at the red and gold and how we got here, focusing on:
- The la...2016-10-1800 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #37] Will the Real 49ers Please Stand UpHello 49er fans. We are heading into week five of the NFL season, and the San Francisco 49ers continue to struggle. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the 49ers fell apart in the second half, losing 24-17 and dropping to 1-3. And that wasn’t the worst part. NaVorro Bowman tore his Achilles and is out for the season, which is nothing short of a devastating loss for San Francisco.
The show must go on. It’s a short week and the Arizona Cardinals come to Levi’s Stadium for an NFC West showdo...2016-10-0400 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #36] Oh 49ers. You’ve Got Work to Do. Like a Lot of It.Well 49er fans, week three of the 2016 NFL season has come and gone, and things are looking a lot like 2015. The Niners are 1-2 and were embarrassed on the road against an NFC West rival. They looked entirely unprepared, as the Seattle Seahawks bulldozed right over them on their way to a 37-18 victory, and it was really never that close. The only bright spots for San Francisco were two 4th quarter touchdowns by running back Carlos Hyde and he is pretty much the offense at this point. Fans are calling for a quarterback change, but head coach Chip Kelly...2016-09-2700 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #35] 49ers Hoping Week 3 Isn’t 2015 Déjà VuHello Niner fans! I hope everyone is recovered from Sunday’s 46-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was an eerily similar game to last season’s week two and no one wants a repeat of last season. The San Francisco 49ers are off to Seattle for a week three matchup with their division rival Seahawks.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph and I are joined by The Sacramento Bee’s Matt Barrows to break down week two and look ahead to week three. We look at:
• The breakdowns in the 49er defense
• The lack of run production on the 49er...2016-09-2000 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #34] Choo Choo: All Aboard the 49ers’ Chip Train | 49ers FangirlThe 49ers got themselves an impressive week 1 win, & Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) & I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are pretty excited about it. We break it down & look ahead to week 2 & the Carolina Panthers.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph and I talk about many aspects of the game, including:
- What a difference a coach and his staff makes
- Carlos Hyde’s amazing ability
- The defensive front that is and could continue to be
- How the secondary absolutely shined
- Blaine Gabbert
- And the upcoming game against the Panthers.
More here:
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49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #33] 49ers Rebuilding in 2016 Whether They Like It or Not | 49ers FangirlHello 49ers fans. As you know, Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers have been in the news quite a bit over the last few days regarding Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the National Anthem. He is protesting racial inequality and police brutality in this country. It’s a decision that has sparked both massive support and massive outrage. As you can read here, I am supportive of Kaepernick and his right to take a stand in the manner he sees most fit.
Meanwhile, the 2016 NFL season is less than two weeks away, and the Niners aren’t looking too go...2016-08-3000 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #32] Three Women, 90 49ers, and the Battle to Start in 2016 | 49ers FangirlWith two preseason games under their belt, the San Francisco 49ers are starting to come together as a football team. Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph)and I were joined by KNBR and the Pac-12 Network’s Kate Scott (http://www.twitter.com/katetscott) to talk play-by-play, position battles, and who we think has a chance to shine this season.
Thanks for listening and Go Niners!
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49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #31] The 49ers’ Battle for QB1 | 49ers FangirlFootball is back and so is the Talking Touchdowns podcast. After a short hiatus, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I are back to talk 49ers’ training camp, NaVorro Bowman’s new contract, the return of Anthony Davis, and of course, the battle at quarterback.
Thanks for listening and Go Niners!
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49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #30] Breaking Down 49ers’ Draft & the Definition of a JedBot | 49ers FangirlAnd just like that, the 2016 NFL Draft is over. For better or worse, the San Francisco 49ers made their picks, leaving the first round with two – DeForest Buckner and Joshua Garnett. I thought it was a pretty good draft, but on this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Tim Kawakami (http://www.twitter.com/timkawakami) gave us a perspective that has made me mull it over more.
Kawakami joined me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) and Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) to talk about a number of issues, including the draft, the problems within the 49er organization, the Warriors, and the...2016-05-0400 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #29] Warriors, Chip Kelly, and Draft Picks, Oh My! | 49ers FangirlThe Bay Area has a lot of teams, and some of them are actually pretty good; in fact, one is record breaking. With the draft just over a week away and the NBA playoffs heating up, there is a lot to talk about in NorCal sports.
Bay Area Sports Guy Steve Berman (http://www.twitter.com/BASportsGuy) joins me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) and Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) this week to cover:
• The Warriors
• Steph Curry’s Ankle
• Chip Kelly and his role in the 49ers draft
• And what can make the 49ers 2016 season a success (aside from a win...2016-04-1900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #28] Tackling Arians, Hardy, & the Inconsistencies in the NFL | 49ers FangirlThe NFL offseason has been anything but boring. Between trade rumors, actual trades, free agency, and ridiculous interviews, fans have had plenty to talk about. Also, Colin Kaepernick is still a 49er.
Melissa Jacobs (http://www.twitter.com/thefootballgirl), NFL editor for SI.com and founder of thefootballgirl.com, joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to talk about Kap, as well as:
• Bruce Arians and his “fight” with moms
• Greg Hardy’s ridiculous ESPN interview
• Ray Rice and what he’s doing now
• And the inconsistencies that plague the NFL.
Thanks for listening, and G...2016-04-1200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #27] All Female Power Chat About the 49ers & the NFL | 49ers FangirlJust when you thought the Colin Kaepernick era was coming to an end in San Francisco, Kap showed up to off-season workouts and as of now, there’s no trade. And the beat goes on. The draft is just a few weeks away and as I mentioned, the 49ers’ offseason workouts began yesterday.
Amy Trask (http://www.twitter.com/AmyTrask), former Raiders CEO and current football analyst for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I this week to talk about:
- Kap
- The change at President for the 49ers
- Rebuilding thro...2016-04-0500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #26] The 49ers, the Draft, the Kap, and the ACL | 49ers FangirlThough the San Francisco 49ers have been quiet in free agency, things in Santa Clara have hardly been quiet. The draft is just about a month away, and with 12 draft picks, Trent Baalke and the Niners have a lot to do.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, The San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch (http://www.twitter.com/Eric_Branch) joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I to talk the possibility of the 49ers moving up in the draft, Colin Kaepernick, the NFL owners' meetings, and Baalke’s fascination with ACL injuries.
Thanks for listening and Go Niners...2016-03-2900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #25] A 49ers’ Reconciliation You Won’t Believe | 49ers FangirlThe San Francisco 49ers have seen their share of feuds over the past couple years, but one of them has been cleared up! Jim Harbaugh’s coming back? No. Colin Kaepernick and the front office are besties again? Not yet. But SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and The Santa Rosa Press Democrat’s Grant Cohn (http://www.twitter.com/grantcohn) have made up on twitter and beyond, which was a good thing for this week’s show.
On this episode of Talking Touchdowns, Steph and I talk with Cohn about Colin Kaepernick’s future, the NFL Draft, the 49ers’ rebuilding...2016-03-2200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #24] The Rebuilding 49ers Look to the 2016 NFL Draft | 49ers FangirlWe are almost a week into NFL Free Agency and the San Francisco 49ers have barely made a peep, leaving many fans confused and angry. That being said, the Niners are a team in a rebuild and that starts with the NFL Draft, whether we like it or not.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph and I are joined by Bleacher Report’s NFL draft expert Matt Miller to talk about the best picks the 49ers can make to get this team back on track. And don’t worry, we talk Colin Kaepernick too, because, well, Colin Kaepernick.
Thanks...2016-03-1500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #23] Ok, 49ers. It's Free Agency. Show Us the Money! | 49ers FangirlNot only is it NFL free agency time, but it’s also MLB Spring Training time! SoCaliSteph is in Arizona taking in the San Francisco Giants and some sun, but she joined me to talk the 49ers and free agency. This week marks the beginning of NFL Free Agency and the calendar start of the 2016 season. With Niner fans still reeling from a 2015 hangover, we have lots of hopes and dreams about who the 49ers will sign.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph and I talk about our favorites and who we think will don the red and gold...2016-03-0800 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #22] To Goff or Not To Goff? Early 49ers’ Thoughts on the NFL Draft | 49ers FangirlThe San Francisco 49ers are looking ahead to the 2016 season with a new coach and new aspirations, and yet, there’s still some of the same old drama. What do we expect? It is the 49ers after all. With the free agency starting next week and the draft six weeks away, fans are going to see a lot of new faces on the 2016 Niners.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I are joined by Niner Noise’s @CenCalFaithful (http://www.twitter.com/CenCalFaithful ) and @rjmadrid (http://www.twitter.com/rjmadrid) to talk about...2016-03-0200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #21] Will Super Bowl 50 Be One and Done for Levi’s Stadium? (w/ special guest Ray Ratto)The Denver Broncos will take on the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium. Super Bowl activities will take place in San Francisco, but fans will have to travel to Santa Clara on game day, which could bring with it a host of problems.
On this week’s podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I were joined by CSNBayArea.com’s Ray Ratto (http://www.twitter.com/RattoCSN) to talk all things Super Bowl, including:
• The matchup between the Broncos and the Panthers
• The potential traffic and weather issues
• The City of San Francisco as a host and Lev...2016-01-2600 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #20] In Chip We Trust and Who Will Play in Super Bowl 50 (w/ special guest Aaron Nagler)After a crazy weekend of playoff football, the AFC and NFC Championship games are upon us. New England will travel to Denver for one last Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady Bowl, while the Arizona Cardinals head south to face off against the Carolina Panthers.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Aaron Nagler (http://www.twitter.com/AaronNagler) from cheeseheadtv.com joins me and SoCaliSteph(http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) to talk about
• The Packers’ almost comeback win
• The AFC and NFC Championship matchups
• Who we think will play in Super Bowl 50
• And why the Chip Kelly hire is going to turn out...2016-01-1900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #19] With Coaching Search, 49ers Will Reap What They Sow | 49ers FangirlThe San Francisco 49ers fired head coach Jim Tomsula last week, which means the search for the new great coach is underway. Top names have been interviewed, with many believing that Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator Hue Jackson is the #1 choice of the organization. He’s certainly the #1 choice of a lot of fans.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I talk about the search, the candidates, and how we think it will end. It’s sure been a roller coaster so far; so it’s pretty much in line with all things 49ers. Time will...2016-01-1200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #18] 49ers’ Fans Looking Forward to Seeing Less Talk and More Action (Week 18)Hello 49ers fans! It is 2016 and already a new era has begun for the San Francisco 49ers. After a 5-11 season in which he was put in an impossible situation, Jim Tomsula was fired. Jed York addressed the media and fans, taking responsibility for the disaster that was the 49ers’ 2015 season. However, actions speak louder than words, and it remains to be seen if this team gets turned around.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I are joined by SB Nation and FanRag Sports Network’s Michael Erler (http://www.twitter.com/Michae...2016-01-0500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #17] Here’s to 2016: It Won’t Be Any Better for the 49ers49ers fans, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that the 2015 season is mercifully coming to an end, and we can start looking forward to next season! The bad news is I don’t think next season is going to be any better. So many changes need to be made on this team, and I am not confident that the 49ers’ organization is ready or willing to make them.
On this week’s Talking Touchdowns’ podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I are joined by David Fucillo (http://www.twitter.com/davidfucillo) from Niners Nation...2015-12-2900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #16] Ch-Ch-Changes Ahead for the 49ers - with special guest Matt MaioccoYou win some. You lose some. In the case of the San Francisco 49ers, they just keep losing, and in ugly fashion. Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals was no exception, with the 49ers losing 24-10, and frankly, it was never really that close. So the beat goes on for the 4-10 Niners, as they play their final two games against the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams, on the road and at home, respectively.
It’s abundantly clear that changes need to be made with all aspects of this team, starting with the coaching staff. On this week’s Talk...2015-12-2100 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #15] We Just Can’t Quit You 49ers | 49ers FangirlAnother week, another loss by the 49ers. That being said, 49ers Faithful means faithful through the ups and the downs. SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I have loved the red and gold too long to turn back now; so even though we are frustrated and concerned for the team’s future, we still love our Niners, no matter what.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, we discuss:
- What went wrong against the Browns
- Scott Ostler’s article about whether or not the Yorks would sell the 49ers
- Tim Kawakami’s piece on Colin Kaepernick’s social c...2015-12-1800 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #14] Get Over it 49ers fans. Jed York is here to stay. | 49ers FangirlThe 49ers got their first road win of the season, and it was exciting! Yes, they’re still 4-8, but they won on the road, in overtime, and showed heart doing it. These are all good things. They showed promise.
That being said, the win wasn’t the only big news coming out of Ninerville this week. Team president Paraag Marathe was reassigned, which was a shocking move, as he has been one of the Jed York’s closest confidantes.
There has been a lot said about York, and the frustration from the fans is rampant. This frustration is completely unders...2015-12-0900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #13] Your 3-8 San Francisco 49ers - with special guest Chris Biderman | 49ers FangirlBelieve it or not, the San Francisco 49ers actually played well in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, with a solid defensive effort and continued progress from quarterback Blaine Gabbert. But, sadly, that doesn’t change the fact that they lost and that they are 3-8. On the plus side, next year brings a whole new season.
On this week’s podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I are joined by Niners Digest Editor-in-Chief Chris Biderman (http://www.twitter.com/ChrisBiderman) to talk all things Niners, including:
• The locker room without Colin Kaepernick
• The state of Blaine Gabbert
• The defense’...2015-12-0100 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #12] 49ers Disconnected from Fans and Football | 49ers FangirlThe San Francisco 49ers organization is a mess from top to bottom. It’s not just their 3-7 record, and another bad loss to the Seahawks, it’s the leaks, the finger-pointing and general behavior not becoming an NFL team. The team looks terrible, on the field and off.
As a lifelong 49ers Faithful, it’s hard to watch, not because they’re losing games, but because they’re losing class.. In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCali Steph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I were joined again by writer and creator of 49ersHub Stephanie (http://49ershub.wix.com/49ershub...2015-11-2500 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #11] While Gabbert Does His Job, 49ers’ Defense Gets the Job Done | 49ers FangirlIn a twist no one saw coming (ok, not no one), the Blaine Gabbert led San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons. Gabbert got the job done going 15 of 25 for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. But the real star of the show was the 49ers’ defense.
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph and I discuss the game and other 49ers' thoughts, including:
- The emotional rollercoaster that has been this season
- Who we would start at quarterback against Seattle
- And why we are encouraged for the 49ers’ future.
Thanks for listening! Go Niners!
*Please note that t...2015-11-1000 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #10] 49ers Out of Excuses | 49ers FangirlAfter another loss and falling to 2-6, it looks like the San Francisco 49ers realize they’re in rebuilding mode, as they traded TE Vernon Davis and a 2016 7th-round pick to the Denver Broncos for a 6th-round draft pick in 2016 and a 6th in 2017. Although this is sad and signals the end of an era, the trade was not a surprise and makes sense in the long run for all parties.
So now the 49ers’ offense moves on and continues to try to find its way in the world, or at least on the football field. In this week’s Talkin...2015-11-0300 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #9] Is Colin Kaepernick the new Jim Harbaugh? (Podcast)| 49ers FangirlNot only were the San Francisco 49ers once again embarrassed by the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, but the team has been the subject of a lot of drama over the last few days. There are love triangles and team fights, and at the center of it all, a quarterback that may or may not be "on an island” (http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/san-francisco-49ers-colin-kaepernick-on-an-island-in-locker-room-jay-glazer-102515).
In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph and I were all about that Kap. We discussed everything from the Aldon Smith issue, the locker room feud, to whether or not the 49ers real...2015-10-2700 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #8] 1 win down. 10 to go. Next up, Seattle. | 49ers Fangirl2-4! 2-4! The San Francisco 49ers are 2-4, and frankly I couldn’t be happier – I mean that seriously. Do you know how much better 2-4 is than 1-5? Like, much better.
The offense is clicking, the defense did its job, even the turf helped out. But now the Niners face the division rival Seattle Seahawks on a short week, and the stakes are high. SoCaliSteph (https://twitter.com/socalisteph)and I (http://twitter.com/49ersfangirl) talked about the win over Baltimore, the much-improved play of Colin Kaepernick, Carlos Hyde’s injured foot, and whether or not we think the 49ers ca...2015-10-1600 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #7] Despite the Loss, 49ers Get Their Groove Back | 49ers FangirlWell, hello 49ers fans! Did San Francisco beat the New York Giants? No. But, are there reasons to still feel encouraged? You know it! The Niners lost 30-27, which was a tough one, but they looked like a real, live football team. The offense was clicking, and QB Colin Kaepernick quieted the critics, going 23-35 for 262 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. And you know what else? He looked like Kap. For the first time in a long time, Kaepernick looked confident and in control, so hallelujah! Unfortunately, the defense couldn’t get it done, and the 49ers left New Yo...2015-10-1200 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #6] In Defense of Kap | 49ers FangirlFootball is a team sport Niners’ fans, and for the last three weeks, the San Francisco 49ers have lost as a team, due to lack of execution on both sides of the ball. San Francisco’s loss on Sunday was no exception, though there was a bright spot and that was the defense. It looked and played so much better, holding the Green Bay Packers to 17 points. This unit seems to have made the adjustments needed to keep the 49ers in games. Not to mention, this group of guys played its heart out.
On the other hand, the offense, continued to s...2015-10-0600 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #5] The 49ers Need a Leader, and Fast | 49ers FangirlAfter Sunday’s blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers are a team in total disarray. The offense looks terrible, the defense looks terrible, and the play calling is more than a little suspect. Among other things, @SoCaliSteph (https://twitter.com/socalisteph)and I teamed up to discuss the following:
• The Colin Kaepernick Issue
• Eric Mangini’s confusing defense that seems to only be confusing the 49ers
• Jim Tomsula as a leader
• It’s only week 3. Is there time to right this ship?
Thanks for listening and let us know your thoughts! Go Niners!
Subscribe to my podcast on iTu...2015-09-2900 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #4] Can the 49ers Recover From Their Tough Loss to the Steelers? | 49ers FangirlHappy Monday Niners’ fans! Yesterday’s loss was a doozy, and it left many a fan, including this one, concerned about the state of the team. That being said, it’s only week two and there is a lot of football left to play. This game could end up being an opportunity for the 49ers to learn, grow, and improve.
I teamed up with SoCaliSteph(https://twitter.com/socalisteph) to talk about what went wrong, what went right (a couple things did), and how we think the team needs to move forward. As you can imagine, we had lots to discus...2015-09-2100 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #3] Chatting 49ers' Record, Kap, & of course, Jarryd Hayne | 49ers FangirlWell Niners fans, I don’t know about you, but the 49ers' Sunday night win over the Dallas Cowboys sure put a smile on my face! I know preseason wins don’t mean much, but it was the showing that made me happy. San Francisco looks good. Yes, there’s still work to be done, but I am excited about the talent on and the potential of this team.
This week, I teamed up with Steph, also known as @SoCaliSteph (https://twitter.com/socalisteph), from Niners Nation (http://www.sbnation.com/users/socalisteph) to discuss all things 49ers on the first...2015-08-2700 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #2] 5 Fun Facts About the 49ers' Arik Armstead (Exclusive Audio Interview)49ers’ rookies defensive tackle Arik Armstead is getting ready for training camp and his first NFL season. After talking to Armstead for my Under the Helmet piece on him, I asked him for Five Fun Facts in his own words. Read the entire article here: http://www.49ersfangirl.com/5-fun-facts-about-49ers-arik-armstead-exclusive-audio-interview2015-08-2600 min
49ersfangirlpodcast[Podcast EP #1] 5 Fun Facts About Vernon Davis (Exclusive Audio Interview)| 49ers FangirlBetween minicamp, Celebrity Family Feud and doing an exclusive one-on-one interview with me (http://49ersfangirl.com/under-the-helmet-my-interview-with-49ers-vernon-davis/), San Francisco 49ers’ Tight End Vernon Davis has been very busy this offseason. However, even the busiest people need to take some to relax and do the things they enjoy. I asked Davis to share a few fun facts about himself that most people don't know.
I present to you Five Fun Facts About Vernon Davis – in his own words:
1) Some people don’t know that I’m an artist. I like to paint.
2) I like to do yoga.
3) I like to meditate...2015-07-0100 min