Willard & Dibs

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  Full Show - September 16, 2026 17.09.2026 3h

  In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley are totally excited about football this week and set their expectations for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Willard also asks listeners to visualize the 49ers' season and explains why he anticipates seeing less Christian McCaffrey this year. They hear sound from Cathy Goldstein, who is critical of the 49ers' travel approach and their arrival a week early in Australia. Willard also wonders why the NFL allowed the Rams to arrive in Australia late while the 49ers have been there all week promoting the sport. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue previewing the 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne. They're also joined by Red Zone's Scott Hanson to discuss the beginning of the NFL season, the 49ers-Rams game in Australia and Christian McCaffrey's outlook for this season. They listen to sound from Kyle Shanahan trying to figure out what day of the week it is in Australia. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs break down how much less the 49ers veterans—Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans especially—will have on their plate this season. New San Francisco 49ers beat writer Harrison Rich joined Willard and Dibs from Melbourne to discuss the atmosphere around the stadium and what to look forward to for Week 1. They also discuss the Giants' lineup for tonight's matchup, along with Willard's family fantasy football draft. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss the importance of the quarterback position in the NFL, and if it's possible for one to put their team on their back. Can Brock Purdy be that guy for the San Francisco 49ers?.
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  Crossover: Which Documentaries NEED to Be Made 17.09.2026 25min

  Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru discuss San Francisco 49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling undergoing ankle surgery that'll keep him out of action for roughly 10 weeks. They also talk about documentaries that have and haven't been made yet.
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  Hour 1: Kyle Shanahan Has Had An Excellent 10 Years 17.09.2026 36min

  In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley react to the news of San Francisco 49ers' rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling undergoing ankle surgery that'll cost him roughly ten weeks. They also discuss the dynamic between Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers' fans, and why fans are "supposed" to be tired of him. 
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  Hour 2: Greg Cosell Impressed By the 49ers in Week 1 + Shanahan Speaks to Reporters 17.09.2026 49min

  In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs are joined by Greg Cosell of NFL Films to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday in Australia. Cosell says the victory was a "masterclass" by Kyle Shanahan.
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  Hour 3: Joe Thomas LOVED Playing For Shanahan 17.09.2026 45min

  In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss the amount of money Joe Buck is receiving from a new contract extension from ESPN. They're also joined by Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas to discuss his time playing under Kyle Shanahan as a coordinator, and his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers this season.
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  Hour 4: Which NFL Head Coach Would You Take Over Kyle Shanahan? 17.09.2026 49min

  In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs recap their conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas about Kyle Shanahan's genius, and why San Francisco's head coach could be the coach of the year. They also look around the league to determine who could even be considered better than Shanahan.
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  Joe Thomas: Kyle Shanahan Is the Best Coach I've Ever Been Around 16.09.2026 24min

  Willard & Dibs are joined by Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas to discuss his time playing under Kyle Shanahan as a coordinator, and his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers this season.
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  Greg Cosell: 49ers Win over Rams was a "Masterclass" by Kyle Shanahan 16.09.2026 23min

  Willard and Dibs are joined by Greg Cosell of NFL Films to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday in Australia. Cosell says the victory was a "masterclass" by Kyle Shanahan.
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  Is Shanahan the Best Coach in the NFL? 16.09.2026 22min

  They also discuss the dynamic between Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers' fans, and why fans are "supposed" to be tired of him.
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  De'Zhaun Stribling to Miss 10 Weeks After Undergoing Ankle Surgery 16.09.2026 14min

  Mark Willard and Dan Dibley react to the news of San Francisco 49ers' rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling undergoing ankle surgery that'll cost him roughly ten weeks. They also discuss the dynamic between Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers' fans, and why fans are "supposed" to be tired of him. 
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  Full Show - September 15, 2026 16.09.2026 3h

  In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss the possible Hall of Famers currently on the 49ers, and whether this season's roster -- if healthy -- is overlooked. Is there another roster anyone would rather have? In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs are joined by Fox Sports NFL analyst and Stinkin' Truth Podcast host Mark Schlereth to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' big start to their season, the Los Angeles Rams' travel ideas, the lack of players playing in the preseason, and a monster defensive lineman he's played against. The guys then recap The Athletic's Week 1 Power Rankings. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss the pending MLB lockout and the effect it'll have on MLB owners. They also break down Stephen Curry's extension window and why it's not a bad thing for the Warriors to take things slow with their star point guard. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Week 1 NFL action and where the 49ers stand in power rankings. Later, they recap results from the first week of Fantasy Football.
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  Crossover: Why Don't Teams Go For it on Fourth and One? 16.09.2026 23min

  Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for the Crossover to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Rams and the decision for Kyle Shanahan and Co. to settle for a field goal on fourth down. They also break down last night's Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs
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  Hour 1: The 49ers Might Have the Best Roster in the NFL 16.09.2026 39min

  In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss the possible Hall of Famers currently on the 49ers, and whether this season's roster -- if healthy -- is overlooked. Is there another roster anyone would rather have?
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  Hour 2: Mark Schlereth Loves the 49ers' New Additions 16.09.2026 45min

  In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs are joined by Fox Sports NFL analyst and Stinkin' Truth Podcast host Mark Schlereth to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' big start to their season, the Los Angeles Rams' travel ideas, the lack of players playing in the preseason, and a monster defensive lineman he's played against. The guys then recap The Athletic's Week 1 Power Rankings list.
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  Hour 3: Stephen Curry's Extension Still Isn't Done, But Don't Panic 16.09.2026 44min

  In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss the pending MLB lockout and the effect it'll have on MLB owners. They also break down Stephen Curry's extension window and why it's not a bad thing for the Warriors to take things slow with their star point guard
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  Hour 4: Where the 49ers Stand In the NFL After One Week of Play 16.09.2026 51min

  In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Week 1 NFL action and where the 49ers stand in power rankings. Later, they recap results from the first week of Fantasy Football.
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  No Need to Rush Steph Curry Extension 15.09.2026 23min

  Willard and Dibs discuss the pending MLB lockout and the effect it'll have on MLB owners. They also break down Stephen Curry's extension window and why it's not a bad thing for the Warriors to take things slow with their star point guard.
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  The Athletic's NFL Week 1 Power Rankings 15.09.2026 23min

  Willard and Dibs recap The Athletic's Week 1 Power Rankings list.
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  Mark Schlereth: "49ers Defense Has a Chance to Be Really Good" 15.09.2026 21min

  Willard and Dibs are joined by Fox Sports NFL analyst and Stinkin' Truth Podcast host Mark Schlereth to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' big start to their season, the Los Angeles Rams' travel ideas, the lack of players playing in the preseason, and a monster defensive lineman he's played against.
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  Which Roster Would You Take Over the 49ers? 15.09.2026 24min

  Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss the possible Hall of Famers currently on the 49ers, and whether this season's roster -- if healthy -- is overlooked. Is there another roster anyone would rather have?