49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt sit down with Tony Dungy to preview the 49ers-Colts game and share his thoughts on the DeForest Buckner trade. Later, Jerry Rice joins to weigh in on the Trey Lance-Jimmy Garoppolo debate and the 49ers' search for an identity. Rice appeared on behalf of Quaker, which is asking people to participate in the “Quaker Good Call Challenge." The challenge encourages people to...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt look around the NFL and discuss how the 49ers can make a playoff run following their bye week. Later, Matt sits down with John Lynch to assess the the 49ers' struggles and the perceived 'crisis' around the team. Lynch breaks down Trey Lance's role, Brandon Aiyuk's slow start, and what to expect from Aaron Banks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Takeo Spikes joins Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco to discuss why 49ers fans shouldn't panic, Trey Lance vs. Jimmy Garoppolo, and how to evaluate Kyle Shanahan's performance as head coach. Matt and Laura also break down what to expect in the final 10 games of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Trey Lance's first NFL start had plenty of ups and downs. In the end, the 49ers fell further behind in the NFC West with a 17-10 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The defense held it's own against Kyler Murray but the offense failed to put points on the board. After the game, Kyle Shanahan hinted that Jimmy Garoppolo would return as starting QB when healthy. Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss Sun...

Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's health and the probability of Trey Lance's first NFL start on Sunday against the Cardinals. Is Kyle Shanahan ready to make the long-term switch at QB? Matt and Laura also discuss if criticism of Shanahan is fair, latest injury updates, and Deebo Samuel's hot start to the 2021 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Trey Lance stepped in for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo but the 49ers couldn't overcome key mistakes in a 28-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Lance is expected to get the start next week against the Cardinals. Trent Williams also left Sunday's game with an injury adding to a long list of injuries for a San Francisco team that finds itself falling behind in the stacked NFC West. (1:10) 49ers' defense...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss why it's so hard to evaluate Jimmy Garoppolo and if the 49ers missed an opportunity to re-sign Richard Sherman. Joe Staley joins the podcast to offer his take on the 49ers QB situation, why the offense needs more Trey Lance, and what to expect on Sunday when San Francisco takes on the Seahawks. (2:30) Why 49ers chose Josh Norman, Dre Kirkpatrick over Richard Sh...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers’ Week 3 loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Kyle Juszczyk’s touchdown and Robbie Gould’s point after gave the 49ers a 28-27 lead with 37 seconds left on the clock but that was plenty of time for Rodgers and Davante Adams to get into FG range for the game winner. (1:26) Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams were on a different level (3:54) Ky...

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joins Matt Maiocco to break down Jimmy Garoppolo’s early season performance, how Nick Bosa can get even better and how the 49ers move forward with all the injuries at running back. Then, NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth joins the show to preview the Sunday Night Football showdown between San Francisco and Green Bay. (1:26) How will 49ers handle their injuries...

49ers president Al Guido joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss the return of fans to Levi's Stadium on Sunday night against the Packers, what it’s like to work with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and how the 49ers' brass go above and beyond to take care of the players. Plus, Matt and Laura preview the 49ers' Sunday night showdown with the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. (3:26) Will Jennings fill...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including Nick Bosa and the defense taming the Eagles' offense and Jimmy Garoppolo leading the 49ers to a comeback victory. Plus, Matt and Laura discuss Trey Lance’s lack of playing time and Deebo Samuel’s continued dominance. (1:26) 49ers take down Eagles to move to 2-0 (5:04) Garoppolo gets all the snaps...

49ers offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to break down how the 49ers move forward after losing Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett for the season, why he thinks the “sky is the limit” for the 49ers with Jimmy Garoppolo and look ahead to San Francisco’s Week 2 matchup with the Eagles. (1:26) Greenlaw misses practice with groin injury (7:04) Will the 49ers slow down th...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the breaking news of Raheem Mostert being out for the rest of the 2021 NFL season, how it will affect the 49ers and what impact Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon will have this season. (1:26) Mostert out for remainder of season (5:14) Is Mitchell the answer at running back? (8:36) How will Sermon factor into the running game? (13:36) 49ers sign Kirkpatrick to hel...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Detroit Lions, including the injuries sustained by Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett, the debut of rookie running back Elijah Mitchell and the continued use of the quarterback shuffle with Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. (1:26) Verrett injured as 49ers beat lions (5:14) How do the 49ers move forward at cornerback? (13:04) How d...

49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss his coaching strategy, the returns of Nick Bosa and Dee Ford and what he expects from the defense this season. Plus, Matt and Laura share some of their season predictions before previewing the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup against the Lions. (1:26) 49ers face Lions in Week 1 (8:34) Hurd could be moved IR (14:04) 49ers an...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss what to watch for with the 49ers this season, including if Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance will shuffle at QB, how Nick Bosa will perform returning from injury, and if San Francisco will rely on Fred Warner more. Plus, Dave Birkett, Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, joins the show to break down the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup with Jared Goff and the Lions....

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the latest 49ers news, including if Brandon Aiyuk will be the 49ers' punt returner and when Trey Lance will return to practice. Plus, Matt and Laura recap the Dwight Clark Legacy series event from this week and tune in to hear the last installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.” (1:06) 49ers set 53-man roster (5:34) Who will be the 49ers' punt returner? (12:34) Re...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the impact of Trey Lance’s injury, what role Jalen Hurd will have this season and what the 49ers can expect from Nick Bosa. Plus, Matt and Laura look at the 49ers' Super Bowl chances and compare the current team to the 2019 squad. (1:06) How does Lance’s injury affect Week 1? (6:04) Will Lance make an impact this season? (13:34) Which position group has the mos...

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, including the quarterback shuffle from Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, and the performance from the defense. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the roster and weigh in on who they think will make the final 53-man squad. (1:54) Garoppolo, Lance shuffle at QB in win over Raiders (5:50) How much will the 49ers u...

49ers Legend and new NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers analyst Joe Staley joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to break down the quarterback competition between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, how he sees the season panning out for the 49ers and how football factors in to his future career plans. (1:54) How excited are 49ers fans for this season? (8:50) Joe Staley has a special announcement for 49ers fans (...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the performances of Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance against the Chargers, the promise the defensive line showed and how productive the joint practices in Los Angeles were to 49ers overall. Plus, former 49er Dwight Hicks joins the show to discuss his time in San Francisco and his relationship with Dwight Clark. (1:54) Is Lance making a run to be the 49ers star...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the importance of San Francisco’s joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers and share their latest roster predictions for the 49ers. Then, former 49er Blake Costanzo discusses his impact on Alex Smith and his “LIVV” motto. Plus, tune in to hear the second installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.” (1:14) 49ers, Chargers gearing up for joint practices (5:13...

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' first preseason game against the Chiefs, including how Trey Lance performed in his first appearance as a 49ers quarterback, what the rushing attack looked like and if San Francisco’s youthful secondary held up against the Chiefs offense. (1:14) 49ers fall to Chiefs in first preseason game (7:13) How important are the joint practices with the...

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the last news coming out of 49ers training camp, including the signing of safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, the areas where Trey Lance has struggled thus far in training camp and where the 49ers should be concerned on defense. Then, tune in to hear the first installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.” (2:37) Recapping the Hall of Fame induction ceremony (8:35) 49ers’ inte...

49ers general manager John Lynch joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Bill Walsh's impact on his career and how the team looks heading into the 2021 NFL season. (1:17) How much will Trey Lance play this season? (10:17) Is the 49ers' roster better than last year? (14:05) Lynch on what he is planning for his HOF speech (16:35) Lynch shares...