Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

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  Overreactions from the 49ers’ Week 1 Win Over the Rams in Australia 15.09.2026 55min

  Overreaction or not? There’s been plenty of bold statements and takes from the 49ers’ win over the Rams, but not all of them are as ridiculous as they may seem on the surface. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey come up with their overreactions and decide if they’re grounded in reality of truly quality for the realm of hot takes.
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  Takeaways! 49ers Dominate Rams in NFL’s Australian Debut 11.09.2026 1h 5min

  It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers made a statement in their Week 1 win over the Rams, beating their division rivals 27-7 in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ first regular season win.
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  Game Preview: 49ers vs Rams - Division Rivals Down Under 09.09.2026 48min

  It’s finally here. Week 1 of the NFL regular season is upon. The 49ers are already in Australia awaiting their divisional foe Rams to make the trip. The difference in travel plans is just one of the many things that separate these two teams in 2026. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break it down in their first game preview of the season.
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  Are They Good Enough? Grading the 49ers Roster Before Week 1 03.09.2026 1h 21min

  The initial 53-man roster is set and the 49ers have already begun to make adjustments. As they board their plane to Australia for their Week 1 matchup against the Rams, there’s only one question that matters: Are they good enough? Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey take a dive into the 49ers roster and grade each position group as the start of the regular season.
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  Reaction: 49ers Unveil 2026 53-Man Roster (For Now) 31.08.2026 1h 17min

  The 49ers on Sunday, along with the rest of the NFL, announced their 53-man roster for the 2026 season. This, of course, is the initial version, which is sure to change after a flurry of roster moves to be made in the coming days, including re-adding two-thirds of their special teams group. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the moves and any surprises along the way.
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  Takeaways! Running Backs Kaelon Black and Jordan James Impress in Preseason Finale 28.08.2026 51min

  It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers outlasted the Raiders in Las Vegas to claim a 18-12 victory and put a bow in the 2026 NFL Preseason. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ final exhibition game.
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  Who’s on the Roster Bubble in the 49ers vs. Raiders Preseason Finale? 26.08.2026 54min

  The third and final preseason game is upon us, the 49ers traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders on Thursday. It’s a game that may mean the difference between the active roster and a spot on the practice squad, the waiver wire or free agency. Who’s on the bubble? Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the implications for the 49ers’ exhibition finale.
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  49ers Owner Jed York’s Arrest Overshadows Return of George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey 25.08.2026 46min

  There’s never a dull time to follow the San Francisco 49ers. In the latest episode, Jed York was arrested on Sunday in a local prostitution sting that saw the 49ers owner and CEO jailed for two days and plead no contest to two misdemeanor charges. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the implications, as well as the return to practice for both tight end George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, which have unfortunately been overshadowed.
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  Takeaways! 49ers’ Jacob Cowing Makes His Case in Win Over Chargers 21.08.2026 56min

  It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers stifled the Chargers enroute to 41-17 win at Sofi Stadium in their Week 2 preseason matchup. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ second exhibition game. Let's talk about it!
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  Reaction: 49ers Humbled in Joint Practice With Chargers, Preseason Week 2 Preview 19.08.2026 1h 5min

  The 49ers traveled to Southern California Tuesday for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers, who they’ll meet on Thursday for their Week 2 Preseason matchup. By all accounts, Kyle Shanahan’s squad was served a slice of humble pie in comparison to their last practice against the Titans, with both the offense and defense struggling to assert itself against a formidable Jim Harbaugh-led Chargers.
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  Takeaways! 49ers Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling Impresses in Preseason Opener 14.08.2026 56min

  It’s here! We finally have 49ers football to discuss, even if it is just the preseason - which also brings the return of Takeaway Time! Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the exhibition opener, and we expect rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling to be on everyone’s mind.
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  Reaction: 49ers vs Titans Practice Heats Up, Preseason Week 1 Preview 12.08.2026 54min

  The Tennessee Titans traveled to Santa Clara on Tuesday to conduct a joint practice with the 49ers at their practice facility next to Levi’s Stadium, where their Week 1 preseason matchup will be played on Thursday. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey react to all the headlines stemming from a heated practice between Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers and Robert Saleh’s Titans, as well previewing the two team’s exhibition matchup.
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  Brock Purdy Earns Respect From the Rest of the NFL 06.08.2026 58min

  Training Camp continues to march on for the 49ers as injuries continue to pile up. Amongst the ruckus was an insightful article from Mike Sando of The Athletic, detailing the NFL’s outlook on QB Brock Purdy. The results were encouraging, signaling an appreciation for what the former Mr. Irrelevant has accomplished with Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. Let’s discuss.
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  Ricky’s Out and Deebo’s In, 49ers Roster Already In Flux 04.08.2026 47min

  The end of Ricky Pearsall’s 2026 (before it began) has opened the door for the return of an old favorite in Deebo Samuel, who steps into a 49ers roster that’s already reeling from injuries over the first two weeks of training camp. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey continue to evaluate the ever-changing landscape of players and positions as the preseason inches closer.
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  Here We Go Again: 49ers Training Camp Already Impacted by Injuries 29.07.2026 46min

  Well, that didn’t take long. Just three days into 49ers Training Camp and the team is already dealing with a slew of injuries that are impacting the roster. Who’s injured? Who’s stepping up in their place and how will these injuries affect the depth chart moving forward?
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  Reaction: 49ers Training Camp Has Begun! 27.07.2026 46min

  The 49ers have officially kicked off Training Camp 2026. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down all the latest news from Santa Clara, to include the latest on possible position battles, standout players so far, injury updates and Kyle Shanahan's recovery from a serious car crash.
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  Expectations on Offense for the 2026 49ers 23.07.2026 57min

  With training camp just days away - and after breaking down team expectations on the last episode - Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey now turn their attention toward the expectations for key players on both sides of the ball for the 49ers. Players that will be crucial in the success of Kyle Shanahan’s squad this season and the type of performances they’ll need to move the needle. We'll kick things off with the offense. Let’s talk about it.
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  Establishing Expectations for the 2026 49ers 21.07.2026 48min

  We’re on the cusp of training camp for the 49ers, with rookies already reporting and veterans making their entrance next week. For us, this always felt like the start of the grind that is the 2026 NFL season, so Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are establishing their expectations for this year’s 49ers. How far should they go? What is considered success and what is failure this season?
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  What Are the 49ers’ Hottest Training Camp Battles of 2026? 16.07.2026 52min

  Perhaps the best part of training camp is zeroing on the position battles happening throughout the 49ers roster. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey discuss the hottest contested positions on both sides of the ball, some for starting spots, others for impact roles and even primary backups. Competition is healthy and the 49ers’ 2026 roster is chalked full of it.
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  Possible Roster Cut Surprises Ahead of 49ers Training Camp 14.07.2026 53min

  We never get a 49ers training camp or a roster cutdown without surprises. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey offer their own possible scenarios that could become a reality when it’s time for the 49ers to unveil their final 53-man roster, including surprise cuts, those falling victim to the numbers game, as well a candidate that could surprisingly make the roster.