Hello 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...
Aug 30, 2016•30 min
With 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! Subscribe to my podcasts on iTunes here: 49ersfangirl.com/iTunesSubscription Subscribe to my channels for the lates...
Aug 23, 2016•30 min
Football 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! Subscribe to my podcasts on iTunes here: 49ersfangirl.com/iTunesSubscription Subscribe to my channels for the latest 49ers news: www.49ersfangirl.com www.facebook.com/49ersfangirl www.twi...
Aug 09, 2016•19 min
And 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 numb...
May 04, 2016•52 min
The 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 wh...
Apr 19, 2016•35 min
The 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 ridi...
Apr 12, 2016•31 min
Just 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 - ...
Apr 05, 2016•30 min
Though 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, ...
Mar 29, 2016•30 min
The 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 ...
Mar 22, 2016•48 min
We 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, ...
Mar 15, 2016•28 min
Not 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 a...
Mar 08, 2016•16 min
The 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/CenCalF...
Mar 02, 2016•33 min
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 • T...
Jan 26, 2016•34 min
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 Ch...
Jan 19, 2016•31 min
The 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 ro...
Jan 12, 2016•27 min
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 joine...
Jan 05, 2016•43 min
49ers 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://ww...
Dec 29, 2015•36 min
You 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, startin...
Dec 21, 2015•34 min
Another 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 ...
Dec 18, 2015•37 min
The 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...
Dec 09, 2015•30 min
Believe 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 t...
Dec 01, 2015•58 min
The 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 aga...
Nov 24, 2015•40 min
In 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...
Nov 10, 2015•20 min
After 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 ...
Nov 03, 2015•37 min
Not 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 ...
Oct 27, 2015•23 min
2-4! 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 Ka...
Oct 16, 2015•24 min
Well, 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 hallelu...
Oct 12, 2015•23 min
Football 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 oth...
Oct 06, 2015•25 min
After 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 t...
Sep 29, 2015•33 min
Happy 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 ...
Sep 21, 2015•36 min
