Between minicamp, Celebrity Family Feud  and doing an exclusive one-on-one interview with me (http://49ersfangirl.com/under-the-helmet-my-interview-with-49ers-vernon-davis/), San Francisco 49ers’ Tight End Vernon Davis has been very busy this offseason. However, even the busiest people need to take some to relax and do the things they enjoy. I asked Davis to share a few fun facts about himself that most people don't know.

I present to you Five Fun Facts About Vernon Davis – in his own words:

1)	Some people don’t know that I’m an artist. I like to paint.
2)	I like to do yoga. 
3)	I like to meditate.
4)	I like picnics.
5)	I like to listen to every music genre that’s out, whether it’s rock, jazz, um, well, gospel, rock, jazz, hip hop, R&B, pretty much everything.

What’s his favorite type of yoga? Vinyasa. 

Namaste Vernon and we’ll see you at training camp. Go Niners!


[Podcast EP #1] 5 Fun Facts About Vernon Davis (Exclusive Audio Interview)| 49ers Fangirl

49ers’ rookies defensive tackle Arik Armstead is getting ready for training camp and his first NFL season. After talking to Armstead for my Under the Helmet piece on him, I asked him for Five Fun Facts in his own words.  Read the entire article here: http://www.49ersfangirl.com/5-fun-facts-about-49ers-arik-armstead-exclusive-audio-interview

[Podcast EP #2] 5 Fun Facts About the 49ers' Arik Armstead (Exclusive Audio Interview)

Well Niners fans, I don’t know about you, but the 49ers' Sunday night win over the Dallas Cowboys sure put a smile on my face! I know preseason wins don’t mean much, but it was the showing that made me happy. San Francisco looks good. Yes, there’s still work to be done, but I am excited about the talent on and the potential of this team.

This week, I teamed up with Steph, also known as @SoCaliSteph (https://twitter.com/socalisteph), from Niners Nation (http://www.sbnation.com/users/socalisteph) to discuss all things 49ers on the first-ever 49ersfangirl podcast, Talking Touchdowns.

Listen to find out our thoughts on:

•	NaVorro Bowman (2:57)
•	The battle at the cornerback position (11:05)
•	Why we believe in Colin Kaepernick as the 49ers quarterback (23:22)
•	Why the 49ers will be better than 8-8 (20:55)
•	What do you think Niners’ fans? 8-8? Is Kaepernick our guy?

Comment below and Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #3] Chatting 49ers' Record, Kap, & of course, Jarryd Hayne | 49ers Fangirl

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 imagine, we had lots to discuss, including:

•	The secondary
•	The offensive line
•	The improvements we see in Kap
•	And those darn dropped passes

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[Podcast EP #4] Can the 49ers Recover From Their Tough Loss to the Steelers? | 49ers Fangirl

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 this ship?

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[Podcast EP #5] The 49ers Need a Leader, and Fast | 49ers Fangirl

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 other hand, the offense, continued to struggle mightily, and it did so as a unit. That’s the key phrase, as a unit. The entire offense has a hand in its ineffectiveness. It is not one person or one group of people. It’s everyone. @SoCaliSteph (https://twitter.com/socalisteph) and I teamed up this week to talk about the San Francisco offense, focusing on:

•	Torrey Smith’s postgame comments
•	The role of coaching
•	What we expect against the New York Giants
•	And why we still support Colin Kaepernick as our quarterback.

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[Podcast EP #6] In Defense of Kap | 49ers Fangirl

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 hallelujah! Unfortunately, the defense couldn’t get it done, and the 49ers left New York with a loss.

@SoCaliSteph (https://twitter.com/socalisteph) and I talked about the above and a lot more in this week’s Talking Touchdowns: Despite the Loss, 49ers Get Their Groove Back.

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[Podcast EP #7] Despite the Loss, 49ers Get Their Groove Back | 49ers Fangirl

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 that Kap. We discussed everything from the Aldon Smith issue, the locker room feud, to whether or not the 49ers really have given up on the QB that took them to the Super Bowl three years ago. As two Kaepernick fans, we have lots of opinions, and Steph was able to share some of her inside knowledge.

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[Podcast EP #9] Is Colin Kaepernick the new Jim Harbaugh? (Podcast)| 49ers Fangirl

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 this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I were joined by writer and creator of 49ersHub Stephanie (http://49ershub.wix.com/49ershub) to discuss:

- Where the 49ers go from here
- The potential benching of QB Colin Kaepernick
- And accountability.

This season is probably going to get worse before anything gets better, but at least we’re in this together. Go Niners!

*Please note this was recorded before the announcement that Colin Kaepernick is benched in favor of Blaine Gabbert.

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[Podcast EP #10] 49ers Out of Excuses | 49ers Fangirl

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 are encouraged for the 49ers’ future.

Thanks for listening!  Go Niners!

*Please note that this was recorded before it was announced that Blaine Gabbert will start against Seattle.

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[Podcast EP #11] While Gabbert Does His Job, 49ers’ Defense Gets the Job Done | 49ers Fangirl

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 again by writer and creator of 49ersHub Stephanie (http://49ershub.wix.com/49ershub) to discuss:

- Colin Kaepernick and the media leaks
- Paraag Marathe and his football analytics
- The lifelessness of the team on the field
- And the general feeling of disconnect that is felt by the fans and potentially the players.

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[Podcast EP #12] 49ers Disconnected from Fans and Football | 49ers Fangirl

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 talk all things Niners, including:

•	The locker room without Colin Kaepernick
•	The state of Blaine Gabbert
•	The defense’s home prowess and road mess
•	And whom we think will be coaching the 49ers in 2016.

Thanks for listening and if you notice an abrupt ending, we had some technical difficulties that forced us to wrap up the podcast more quickly than anticipated. Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #13] Your 3-8 San Francisco 49ers - with special guest Chris Biderman | 49ers Fangirl

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 rampant. This frustration is completely understandable, but he is the CEO, and he's not going anywhere.

In this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I discuss our thoughts on York, the surprising move regarding Marathe, as well as:

•	Sunday's win
•	Why we owe Blaine Gabbert an apology
•	And our predictions for the last four games of the season.

Thanks for listening! We’d love to hear your thoughts, so comment below. 

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[Podcast EP #14] Get Over it 49ers fans. Jed York is here to stay. | 49ers Fangirl

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, starting with the coaching staff. On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/socalisteph) and I were joined by CSNBayArea.com’s Matt Maiocco (http://www.twitter.com/MaioccoCSN) to talk about the state of the 49ers and where they go from here. We covered a wide range of topics, including:

- Who the 49ers miss most from Jim Harbaugh’s coaching staff
- Who is most likely to be the new 49ers’ offensive coordinator, should Geep Chryst be fired
- Whether or not the Niners should use a high draft pick on a quarterback
- And what our predictions are for their final record.

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[Podcast EP #16] Ch-Ch-Changes Ahead for the 49ers - with special guest Matt Maiocco

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. 

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[Podcast EP #31] The 49ers’ Battle for QB1 | 49ers Fangirl

Welp, it looks like the game against the Arizona Cardinals was an anomaly, as the San Francisco 49ers were back to their old ways against the New England Patriots. It’s not that I thought they’d win, but I did think they could build upon the positives from the Cardinals game and compete. But, no. So, the Niners are now 1-9 and have tied a franchise record losing nine in a row. Congratulations? I don’t think so.

Once again, San Francisco looked good in the first half and fell apart in the second. Maybe the games really are too long. Either way, here’s where we are.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are joined by our fearless leader, Niners Nation’s David Fucillo (http://www.twitter.com/NinersNation). We delve into all things 49ers, including:

- A recap of the Patriots game, because we wanted to torture ourselves and rehash that
- The reality of Trent Baalke being the 49ers General Manager next year and - Chip Kelly being the coach
- Why we think Kelly deserves another year
- Who we would draft right now if we had to pick
- The upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins
- And the various teams 49er fans should be rooting for in the coming weeks.
Six weeks to go my Faithful friends. As always, we are in this together.

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Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #42] With 49ers, Who Knows What Will Happen

In what is becoming an annual tradition, San Francisco 49ers’ CEO Jed York addressed the media Monday morning. This year it was to talk about the firings of general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Chip Kelly and discuss the future of the team and the organization.

“I want to let the fans know that I apologize for a 2-14 season. I apologize for being back here again and making a change, but I think it’s very important that we reestablish a championship culture. We need to make sure that we move forward and find the right head coach and general manager, two guys that can work together and reestablish the level that we all expect and want for the San Francisco 49ers.”

I believe that York is sincere, and I do believe he wants this team to win. I also understand that from a fan’s perspective, it’s a lot of years of too much talking and not enough action. But, the past is the past.

“Nothing that I’m going to say is going to be a satisfactory answer. We need to make sure that our success speaks for itself. Our actions have to speak for itself. I’ve done it before. We’ve put together a team that has had three NFC Championship runs. That was in the past. I can’t live on the past. I need to make sure that anything that I do is backed up by the results that are on the field.”

That would do a lot to appease the fan base, but the concern is as long as York is in charge, nothing will change. York said he is the owner and owners don’t get dismissed.  Tures.  So, it's the Jed York show, and we're going to have to watch and wait. 

“Ultimately the decision will rest with me. I will look at people inside the building and continue to consult people outside of the building, folks that I trust, folks that are very well respected. But, our system and our structure is going to be a head coach and a general manager and ultimately that decision will rest with me.”

So if York is ultimately making the decision, how do we know that we won’t be back here next year talking about a fourth coach being fired? How will York prevent that from happening?

“I need to make sure that we have the right communication between the general manager and the head coach and the head coach and his staff. And that’s why those two guys need to be on the same page and you need to have the right people on the staff and know that we’re going to continue to do everything that we can to get better. They’re going to have a very, very long leash in terms of making decisions…They need to be able to reestablish a championship culture and that’s going to take time to reestablish a championship culture…My ultimate goal is to win a championship, win multiple championships, and that’s the foundation that we need to lay and that’s what we need to build for.”

That was a big theme of the press conference. The head coach and GM being on the same page and communicating.   That and culture.  York is big into culture, so much so, he said it 16 times.  So, we shall see.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, SoCaliSteph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) discuss the season, the press conference, and professionalism in the locker room. A few players mentioned youth as a reason for some of the season’s missteps and what needs to change in the future.

We made it through the 2016 season 49er fans! Better days ahead. Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #45] Trent’s Out. Chip’s Out. Jed Speaks. Rinse, Lather, Repeat 49ers Fans.

It's about that time 49ers fans! After months of discussion, speculation, and mock drafts galore, the 2017 NFL Draft is just over a week away. The San Francisco 49ers have the #2 overall pick, and unlike in recent years, we do not have a lock on of who they will take. It’s also very likely that they trade back for more picks.

This Draft will give the fans a clearer picture of the John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan era, and the vision they have for this team. Frankly, it’s all very exciting!

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersFangirl) are joined Bleacher Report’s draft expert Matt Miller (http://www.twitter.com/nfldraftscout) to break down the draft for the 49ers. We discuss all things draft related, including:

- What Matt would really like to see the 49ers do with the #2 pick
- The odds of Myles Garrett being available at the two spot
- The first of the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan NFL Drafts and what it means
- Who we would each pick at two if it were up to us
- Some draft sleepers teams should be looking at
- And realistic expectations for the 49ers in 2017.

Thanks for reading and listening! Also, make sure to follow me on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/49ersfangirl) @49ersfangirl.

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[Podcast EP #51] Matt Miller Talks 49ers Direction for the NFL Draft and Beyond

Hello 49er fans! The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the San Francisco 49ers are looking like a team with a vision, a future, and a plan. After making six trades to get the players they wanted for this year, still ending the draft with 10 new players (and that doesn't include the 18 undrafted free agents they signed), and picks for the future, the Niners are in a much better place than they’ve been in awhile. General manager John Lynch did a masterful job with the draft, and he and Kyle Shanahan are off and running.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersFangirl) discuss the draft and the team, including:

- That trade from two to three
- Reuben Foster and Joe Williams and how the 49ers are working to ensure success for both
- The benefits of Lynch and Shanahan working in tandem
- Whether or not I think Vance McDonald will be on the 49ers when the season starts
- And the excitement we have about this team that’s been missing for some time now.

Thanks for reading and listening! 

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[Podcast EP #52] New Regime, New Beginnings, New Look 49ers

Hello 49ers fans. Well week one of the NFL season is in the books, and it was not a good one for the San Francisco 49ers. After a lot of offseason excitement and optimism, the Niners opened the season with a 23-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

A lot went wrong, but a couple of things actually did go right and there is reason to believe that this team will start to gel and improve as the season goes on. 

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) take a look at the game, as well as next week’s matchup in Seattle, including:

•	Reuben Foster, his strong play, and how gets the fans pumped up. He looked great before leaving the game with an ankle injury. It remains to be seen how much time he will miss but head coach Kyle Shanahan said in his experience, these things take about a month.
•	the woes of the offensive line and why we hope next week will be better
•	the reality of Brian Hoyer as quarterback
•	the improved run defense and improved defense overall
•	the Seahawks offensive issues and what that could mean for Sunday
•	And some positive ways to look at the upcoming season.

The 49ers won their last two home openers and those seasons went down from there. This team will improve, but it is in a rebuild, and it’s going to take some time.

Also, make sure to follow me on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/49ersfangirl) @49ersfangirl.

And as always, Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #54] The 49ers Real Life Rebuild Heads to Seattle

Hello Faithful! So the San Francisco 49ers are 0-2 after a 12-9 loss in Seattle. Even with that disappointment, there are positives with the red and gold and reason for fans to be excited about the future.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are joined by Niners Nation contributor Patrick Holloway (http://www.twitter.com/PatOHolloway) to break down the game against the Seahawks and look ahead to the matchup with the Los Angeles Rams and beyond. We discuss:

- What went right in Seattle
- What went wrong in Seattle
- The 49ers’ identity and where it’s going
- The 49ers quarterback situation and why it’s not changing
- And we preview Thursday’s game against the Rams.

Thanks for listening! And as always, Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #55] Even at 0-2, 49ers are Showing Us Who They Want to Be

It has been an incredible week in the NFL, with players, coaches, and executives around the league coming together in protest about comment made by President Trump. This past Sunday saw teams staying in the locker room for the National Anthem, kneeling, and linking arms. It was a movement started by Colin Kaepernick, and it is spreading around the league.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph and I discuss a number of issues, including:

- The power of the anthem protests
- Steph’s article on Kaepernick and being a female sports fan (http://fangirlsportsnetwork.com/nfl/49ers-fangirl/cant-stop-talking-colin-kaepernick/)
- Why we’re thankful to Colin Kaepernick
- Why we’re proud of Jed York and the 49ers’ organization
- Last week’s exciting Thursday Night Football game (http://fangirlsportsnetwork.com/nfl/49ers-fangirl/49ers-lose-thursday-night-thriller-rams/)
- And we preview this Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Thanks for listening! And as always, Go Niners!
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[Podcast EP #56] 49ers Fans, Stay Faithful

The San Francisco 49ers are now 0-4 after losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Arizona Cardinals. They have lost their last three games by a combined total of eight points, which means they’re close, but they can’t seem to finish games.

This team is in a rebuild and that’s the difference between good teams and building teams. Good teams have playmakers that can make the game-winning plays; rebuilding teams are still looking for it.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) are joined by Tim Kawakami (http://www.twitter.com/TimKawakami), Editor-in-Chief of The Athletic SF, to talk all things 49ers. Tim gives us a lot insight, including:

- The keys factors in Sunday’s loss and what the 49ers are missing
Brian Hoyer vs. C.J. Beathard
- An interesting thought of what the 49ers could potentially do sooner rather than later at quarterback
- The main reason for all those penalties, and it may not be what you think
- How much patience the organization is going to have with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch (hint: a lot)
- And the secret to Tim unblocking you on Twitter.

Tim was a fantastic guest, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Thanks for listening! And as always, Go Niners!
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[Podcast EP #57] The Coach. The QB. The Record. Talking 49ers with Tim Kawakami.

Hello Niner fans! Even with the San Francisco 49ers being 0-6, Sunday promises to be an exciting day at Levi’s Stadium. It will be C.J. Beathard’s first start at quarterback, the first home game since September 21, and most importantly, it’s “Dwight Clark Day.”

The 49ers will honor the beloved former 49ers’ wide receiver, and it could not be more fitting with the Dallas Cowboys coming to town. You know, “The Catch” and all.

49ers’ team president Al Guido joins the pod to talk:

- What the team has planned for the day
- Who will be speaking at halftime (you will not want to miss it)
- The various changes inside Levi’s Stadium and those that are coming outside the stadium
- And the player protests and the support they’ve received from Jed York and the organization.

Thanks for listening! And as always, Go Niners!
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[Podcast EP #58] Al Guido Talks “Dwight Clark Day,” Changes at Levi’s, & His 49ers Pride

The San Francisco 49ers may be 0-8, but they have been busy. The traded a second round pick to the New England Patriots for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and sent cornerback Rashard Robinson to the New York Jets. 

For the first time in a long time, the 49ers quarterback situation seems to be solidified, and fans can breathe easy on that one.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Marcus Thompson (http://www.twitter.com/ThompsonScribe) of the Athletic joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to discuss:

•	Kyle Shanahan, quarterback whisperer?
•	The trade for Jimmy G
•	The Robinson trade and what it means at corner
•	If I could play left tackle (yes, you read that right)
•	What the rest of the season looks like for the Niners
•	And why Steph and Warriors’ fans don’t need to panic.

Thanks for listening! Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #59] Talking Jimmy G, 49ers, and the Warriors with Marcus Thompson

After nine painful losses, the San Francisco 49ers finally got a win and are 1-9 heading into the bye week. Even though they were playing the dismal New York Giants, the 49ers played well, played hard, and gave us a glimpse of what this team’s future could be.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph and I are joined by 95.7 the Game’s Bonta Hill (http://www.twitter.com/BontaHill) and 49ers blogger Rich Madrid (http://www.twitter.com/rjmadrid) to talk about the win and the 49ers.

Bonta, Steph and I talk about the game, the quarterbacks, and the rebuild, while Rich talks a lot about Colin Kaepernick, the state of quarterbacking in the NFL, and being a veteran among all the discussion of anthem protests.

It’s a very interesting pod that delves into a lot of issues. I hope you enjoy it, as much as we enjoyed recording it. Now, enjoy the bye week. Go Niners!

[Podcast EP #60] Seahawks An Easy Win? Kap a Starter? Two Guests Talk.

The bye week has come and gone, and the 1-9 San Francisco 49ers continue their home stand as the Seattle Seahawks come to Levi’s Stadium November 26 for a division rival showdown. Well, they’re rivals. Showdown may be strong for 1-9 vs. 6-4.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) welcome FSGN’s own Seahawks Fangirl (http://www.twitter.com/SeahawksFGSN), Christina Kaplan, to talk about the matchup. We discuss:

•	The Seahawks “atrocious” offensive line
•	Why Russell Wilson is so dangerous
•	The rivalry between these two teams and their fans
•	Who we think will be under center for the 49ers
•	And why Steph and I think the red and gold just might win this one.

Thanks for listening and Happy Thanksgiving Faithful!

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[Podcast EP #61] Three Fangirls. Two Different Allegiances for 49ers vs. Seahawks.

Hello 49ers Faithful. It’s official. Jimmy Garoppolo will start Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Kyle Shanahan informed his quarterbacks earlier today.

When C.J. Beathard left Sunday’s game with knee and hip injuries, Garoppolo came in and dazzled. He was in for three plays, but those three plays were a four yard scramble, a nine yard pass to Aldrick Robinson, and a 10-yard TD to Louis Murphy. Like I said, he dazzled.

With Beathard getting beat up week after week and not being 100%, it is no surprise that Shanahan has decided to see what Garoppolo can do. For his career, Garoppolo is 65 of 96 for 708 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions. Here we go.

On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, TheFootballGirl.com’s Melissa Jacobs joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to talk all things Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers. It was at the end of the podcast that we got the breaking news that would Garoppolo would start Sunday, so that was good timing.

Listen to hear:

•	Our predictions for Sunday’s starter before we knew for sure
•	Our thoughts on the matchup with the Chicago Bears
•	Our take on the Eli Manning benching
•	And a lot about Jimmy Garoppolo.

Thanks for listening! And as always, Go Niners!
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[Podcast EP #62] The 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo Era Begins Sunday

Hello 49ers fans! The Jimmy Garoppolo era is off to a great start, as the new starting quarterback led the Niners to a 15-14 victory over the Chicago Bears in his first start. Not only did he make his receivers and the offense better, but the defense was on the field for far fewer plays, making that unit stronger and more efficient as well. Garoppolo is a legit QB, and the San Francisco 49ers have found their piece to that puzzle.

David Lombardi (http://www.twitter.com/LombardiHimself) from The Athletic joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to talk about all things 49ers, including:

The new QB of course
- The feeling in the 49ers’ locker room and throughout Levi’s Stadium
- The upcoming game against Houston
- The benefits of winning, no matter what that does to the Draft
- And the top needs the Niners have going into the offseason.

Thanks for listening! Go Niners!

[Podcast EP #63] For the 49ers, It’s a Whole New World

Jimmy Garoppolo is 3-0 as a starter for the San Francisco 49ers, and man, does this feel like a different football team than the one that started the season. And that’s mainly because it is.

Garoppolo has not only solidified himself as a franchise quarterback, but he has breathed life into an offense, and into a team, that desperately needed it. With all the excitement that Garoppolo brings to Santa Clara, Eric Branch (http://www.twitter.com/Eric_Branch) of the San Francisco Chronicle joins me (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) and Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) to talk about this new era of 49ers’ football and what it means for the future of the organization.

We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope you enjoy it too! Go Niners!

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[Podcast EP #64] A Tale of Two Football Teams: The 49ers Before and After Garoppolo

My journey as the 49ers Fangirl began on January 14, 1990. It was on that day that as a young girl, I traveled to San Francisco with my family for the 1989 NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. A native Angeleno, I was rooting for the Rams. Then at some point, in the middle of the second quarter, I turned to my mom and said, “I love Joe Montana.” And that was it. I became a die-hard, gold-blooded Niner Faithful and never looked back.

Tracy Sandler and San Francisco 49ers and 49ers Fan GirlAs a teenage girl, I watched every game, dressed in good luck outfits on game days – even if those days were Monday and I had school, educated my teenage girlfriends about Steve Young and Elvis Grbac, while discussing Tom Rathman, Jerry Rice, and Ricky Watters with my teenage guy friends. I cried when the Niners lost to the Giants in the 1990 NFC Championship game – damn Matt Bahr field goal!

Instead of a Sweet 16, I went to Dallas for the NFC Championship game, which did not turn out nearly as well as the Rams game. I was a little older at that point, so I didn’t cry, at least not on the outside (same for Super Bowl 47 and the 2013 NFC Championship in Seattle. I was there for both – kept the tears inside, at least while in public). I’ve cheered on every quarterback from Montana to Young to Elvis Grbac to Jeff Garcia to Alex Smith to now Colin Kaepernick. From 14-2 to 6-10, I’ve stayed strong.

A sportswriter in college at The University of Michigan – Go Blue! (yes I have conflicting emotions about the whole Jim Harbaugh thing, happy to discuss), I decided to start a blog during the 2014 season. I pace during games; I stand during the 4th quarter; I don’t eat on Sundays. My dogs – one of whom is named Kappy – have jerseys. I am convinced my white Kaepernick jersey can be the difference between a win and a loss, while my red Kaepernick jersey is more fickle. I fly to Santa Clara from Los Angeles for every home game. I have a blog about the red and gold. I am the 49ers Fangirl. Like the team, I’ll make you laugh; I might make you cry; but together, we’ll get through it bleeding gold and staying Niner Faithful forever. GO NINERS!

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