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Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

Blue Wire
San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy
NFL Draft
NFL
Kyle Shanahan
Christian Mccaffrey
George Kittle
Seattle Seahawks
49ers
Los Angeles Rams
Brandon Aiyuk
Ricky Pearsall
Nick Bosa
NFL Playoffs
Trent Williams
Fred Warner
Free Agency
Juwan Jennings
Jake Moody
Mac Jones

Striking Gold is dedicated to covering the San Francisco 49ers. Rob Lowder of Blue Wire gives down-to-earth analysis of the five-time Super Bowl Champions.

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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 ... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Smith
Former NFL wide receiver
89 Show on YouTube
Episode: 49ers Roster Rundown! Mike Evans now leads wide receivers, Can Ricky Pearsall put it all together?
Kendrick Bourne
Former 49ers wide receiver with experience on team, recently signed back to the roster after dealing with injuries the previous season.
49ers
Episode: Fallout: Major 49ers injury updates, OT Colton McKivitz extended, WR Kendrick Bourne’s back!
Jared Brown
Football background, graduate of the Scouting Academy, former scout for Bleacher Report, and high school football coach
Episode: Injuries hinder 49ers in Raiders joint practice
Jake Hutchinson
Underrated 49ers beat writer and podcaster, co-host of the Dieter and Hutch YouTube channel
Dieter and Hutch YouTube channel
Episode: 49ers NFL Draft love and hate with Jake Hutchinson
Tim Kawakami
Sports journalist covering the 49ers
SF Standard
Episode: Have the 49ers' priorities changed?
Matt Barrows
A seasoned journalist covering the 49ers for over 20 years and an author
The Athletic
Episode: Matt Barrows joins to talk 49ers at the halfway point
Cam Inman
Sports journalist and author covering the San Francisco 49ers for 25 years.
Bay Area News Group
Episode: 49ers Camp Recap 4: Cam Inman joins the show
Brandon Thorn
Scout and football analyst known for his expertise in offensive and defensive line evaluation.
Trench Warfare Newsletter, Bleacher Report
Episode: 49ers offensive line breakdown with Brandon Thorn
Kyle Posey
Writer for Niners Nation
Niners Nation
Episode: 49ers roster breakdown: Wide receivers with Kyle Posey

Hosts

Rob Lowder
Host of Striking Gold on Blue Wire; frequent lead in discussion and signature analysis with a fan-first perspective.
Kyle Posey
Co-host who contributes analysis, reactions, and contextual insights; often provides roster and cap-related perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 472 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    One of the best 49ers podcasts out there. Great job guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cwalkertd49
    United States2 months ago
  • Niners fan? Take a listen!

    Great shows, KP and Rob know their stuff. Always pertinent and insightful commentary, adding value for a Niners fan - as opposed to adding noise (too many click-baiters out there. These guys aren’t that). Give it a chance, take a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fraji
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show, listen to every episode!

    Great show Rob, look forward to your level headed insight and thoughts!! Keep the great content coming and keep being the most level headed Niners podcaster there is lol.

    I don’t have “X” so my take away for the niners panthers game is, wow nice to see the defense play like this. Would love more pass rush but they played lights out without a stellar one. Tip my hat to Salah and that group. Offense wasn’t bad, Purdy definitely wasn’t on his A game, but I don’t put it all on him, it was some grea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuagsTheCreator
    United States9 months ago
  • Easy to Follow

    Rob makes his podcasts clear and concise and gives information from all perspectives. His humor is very much appreciated as well. Go Niners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teachers44l
    United Statesa year ago
  • 🗑️

    Boring

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    spain222
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, hosts deliver solid, level-headed 49ers analysis with entertaining banter.
Listeners appreciate deep roster breakdowns and clear explanations of complex concepts.
Some critics note a desire for bigger guest rosters and more diverse viewpoints.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#67
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#181
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#8
Colombia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#51
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#69
Israel/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#98
Netherlands/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How the 49ers match up: Taking stock on the bye week
Q: What do you think he needs to show over this stretch of, what is it, four games to just make you feel like the 49ers can do some damage in the playoffs?
You saw him on the sideline. Brock Purdy was still when he was on the sideline, he had his elbow that he injured warm.
Brock's back?! The 49ers' QB situation, playoff outlook and Cardinals preview
Q: If the 49ers lose to the Cardinals, what will that mean for their playoff chances?
A loss to the Cardinals could significantly hurt their chances, dropping them to a 69% chance of making the playoffs.
Brock's back?! The 49ers' QB situation, playoff outlook and Cardinals preview
Q: What do you think about Brock Purdy's outlook for the upcoming games?
Brock Purdy should be given time to shake off the rust and regain confidence. If he can perform well, he will significantly benefit the offense.
49ers training camp questions
Q: What does a 49ers team coming off a 6-11 season look like?
The team must take more responsibility for their performance, as they have to sharpen their competitiveness and energy during training camp.
49ers training camp questions
Q: Will the rookies make the impact that the 49ers need?
The 49ers need a disproportionate amount of rookie performance to succeed this season given their recent struggles.

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The show centers on in-depth analysis of the San Francisco 49ers, with frequent focus on quarterback development, roster health, and depth-chart decisions. Episodes regularly dissect training camp headlines, injury updates, position battles, and how Kyle Shanahan's system shapes performance and perception. Banter and fan interaction are common, and sponsor reads are interwoven with practical roaster-building and game-planning insights. Noteworthy is the willingness to blend data-driven takes with accessible, fans-first commentary, alongside long-running debates about roster construction and player utilization that appeal to serious followers and fantasy-minded listeners alike.

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Recent guests on Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod include:

1. Steve Smith
2. Kendrick Bourne
3. Jared Brown
4. Jake Hutchinson
5. Tim Kawakami
6. Matt Barrows
7. Cam Inman
8. Brandon Thorn

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