Damon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports Talk
Exclusive content from Damon Bruce, Bay Area sports talk legend.San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants.Plus a little Indiana basketball. And Phish.#thepluce
49ers Punt On Deadline Deal, Not The Season
0:31: The 49ers punted on the trade deadline — not the season: See: the case of Adren Key
13:15: The 49ers “mirage”: What are we really looking at with these 49ers?
17:30: The Jets and Raiders are both awful teams — only one made the right move at the deadline:
20:55: The sports gambling storm is coming in 18 months:
25:57: Checking in on the Warriors, including a resurgent Moses Moody:
27:20: For the 1st time in history, Indiana football is favored to go undefeated
30:38: Today in history:
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49ers Red-Line The Deadline - Special w/ Larry & Sammy
49ers didn't pull the trigger on another deal. That does NOT mean they gave up on the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Win A Game, Lose A Player (Again)
2:09: Another good day for the 49ers derailed by yet another (potentially) catastrophic injury
4:03: Bad news? The Seahawks and Rams keep rolling. The good news? Mac Jones and Christian McCaffrey do too.
4:48: Rant: CMC is the Jerry Rice of these 49ers — And they would be capital “f—ked” without him
6:17: George Kittle on the MetLife turf:
9:22: What to expect from the 49ers at the trade deadline? Not much.
12:18: Isaac Guerndo, what would you say ya do here?
14:09: Forget that Giants game, it’s all about the Rams — “the biggest game o...
49ers Beat Giants, Mykel ACL (Of Course) WAKE UP - Damon & Larry
Successful trip comes at yet another price. How bad is the Williams ACL injury? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers vs. Giants Livestream Watch Party w/ Damon
49ers beat the Giants to get to 6-3 on the season. Mac & CMC were sharp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Bring New Blood To New York on Sunday
SF bring a new player or two into NYC. That better make a difference up front. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Re-Activate "Survival Mode" As They Head To NY - Wake Up!
RUN. THE. BALL. WIN. THE. GAME. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Niners Make Moves Before Deadline - Good.
1:54: The 49ers made a move — small trade or not — this helps
9:39: A defense of Mac Jones:
14:28: The Nick Martin rant:
32:43: So much for that Dodgers gentleman sweep
36:19: The Warriors are looking great early — but how will this “old man” team look later on? Plus the Kuminga rant: Look at that? All you had to do was play defense and rebound
41:38: “Get out of here, NBC” with these 8pm tip-offs
45:13: The Sharks segment (you never expected)
51:03: Today in history:
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The 49ers Got Smacked by Reality in Houston
0:14: That loss to the Texans was “one of the worst” games of the Shanahan Era — “Burn the tape.”
15:26: Burn. The. Tape. Again.
17:22: Do something, 49ers. It doesn’t have to be a big trade. Just do something.
20:31: Week 8 was “blowout city” and backup QB central
29:33: Checking in on the Warriors + some advice for Jonathan Kuminga — Keep it up
32:08: Rant: “Brian Kelly a—holed his way out of the SEC”
41:46: Today in history:
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49ers Helpless In Houston - Wake Up, with Damon & Larry
As bad a game as the 49ers have ever had ... burn that tape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers vs. Texans Livestream Watch Party
49ers were objectively awful today in Houston. Burn the tape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Week 8 Separates The Men from the Boys
Cream rises this time of the year in the NFL. Damon & Sammy get ya ready for a fun weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Limp Into Houston… Playing With House Money. Wake Up w Damon & Larry
Can the 49ers put another game in the bank with their M.A.S.H. unit? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gambling Nightmare Hits NBA. Who's Next?
0:13:Â Not even 48 hours into the season, the NBA is dealing with a gamlbing-poker-mob-FBI nightmare:
3:16: The “beautiful irony” of how entangled sports and gambling have become
5:38: Setting the stage: The Terry Rozier case and the Chauncy Billips case are separate issues
20:23: The “real fun” hasn’t even begun — just wait until players start turning on each other
31:30: Sports gambling: An emerging public health crisis
39:13: Rant: “Adam Silver should be on the f—king war path”
42:52: Can the 49ers get an interception already?!
49:01: Today in history:
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The NBA, Curry, and Nick Friedell ARE ALL BACK!
Cousin Nick comes by to talk Warriors, the West, and everything NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alpha Dogs Set The Tone - Who Barks The Loudest From The Bay?
2:25: Dramyond on Jimmy and alphas:
7:30: The No. 1 alpha dog in the Bay Area right now? CMC. But how about George Kittle, too?
9:04: Steph is the best Warrior ever — but really isn’t an alpha dog
18:10: The Giants have a new manager, and it’s a first. So, good luck, Buster, because your reputation rests on this.
25:12: The flip-around rant:
33:36: The NFL knew exactly what it was doing by choosing Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show:
42:20: Today in history:
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Aaaaand Another ... Bryce Huff Out w/ Hammy
0:19: Another injury? Really, 49ers? Bryce Huff is out
5:20: If the 49ers can ever get healthy…
12:49: Expand NFL rosters — it just makes sense
16:32: The league has never been more wide open — A “pretty good team” wil win the Super Bowl
18:03: What's the Raiders’ biggest problem? Mark Davis. And just fire Peter Carroll already. It’s full rebuild time.
29:32: Welcome to another NBA season. Will Steph make it to 20 with the Warriors? And guess how long it’s been since opening night happened without Lebron.
48:54: Dodgers in 5 feels right
50:00: Toda...
49ers Front Office Should Still Be Thinking Big
2:19: Once again, the 49ers live to die another day
5:50: There is not one great team in the NFL, which means a “pretty good team”, like the 49ers, is gonna win it all
7:51: The 49ers are right in this — so it’s time to make a big move
17:01: Fred Warner’s jersey + Tatum Bethune — this kid might just be it
25:40: ALCS Game 7 is the biggest game of the night — Sorry, MNF doubleheader
35:32: Today in history:
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McCaffrey's Night Lifts 49ers Over Falcons - Wake Up w/ Damon & Larry
49ers get vintage CMC in a win over the Falcons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
George Kittle's Return is HUGE for 49ers
3:44: The timing of George Kittle’s return couldn’t be better
8:02: Kyle needs to forget the run game and throw it 55 times
16:02: How the HELL are the 49ers leading the league in passing yards per game?
22:20: Take the Giants and the Bengals (thanks, Joe Flacco) off the 49ers’ trade board
38:15: This could be it for Kyler Murray and his time in Arizona
48:27: The “new universe” of Indiana football -- "It's f--king awesome"
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1:01:40: Shohei is already the greatest player of all-time — and he’s on the doorstep of another Worl...
Falcons Loaded, 49ers Limping — Wake Up w/ Damon & Larry
Everything points to ATL, but the 49ers got a punchers chance for sure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Are The 49ers ELITE on 3rd Down?
4:41: Something is happening to the 49ers that doesn’t make sense: How are they good on 3rd down?Â
10:20: Week 7 starts tomorrow night:Â
18:05: If Damon could be anywhere in the world tonight, it would be Game 3 of the ALCSÂ
24:00: Today in history:
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49ers Aftermath - How Far Can They Go Without Fred Warner?
Legendary rehab for Fred. What will the 49ers be without him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Super Bowl Hopes ROCKED by Fred Warner’s Brutal Injury: Wake up w/ Damon & Larry
0:53: “God damn it” — The Fred Warner show — ”Welcome to real sports pain”
6:41: It can all be over in a flash, and that’s why planning in the NFL is so hard
12:29: How to approach the trade market:
19:17: For all the injuries, it’s the o-line that has ruined the 49ers
23:19: The 49ers’ second timeline failed, just like the Warriors’ did
25:02: Larry’s argument for selling veterans like Trent Williams, CMC, and Kittle
32:27: Larry’s rant: The 49ers are driving cross country, and they just broke down in MODESTO
1:04:27: D...
49ers vs. Bucs Livestream Watch Party w/ Damon Bruce
The 49ers rolled into Tampa in bad shape, and things quickly got worse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Big Seed, Big Trade In Play for 49ers In Tampa Bay - Wake Up w/ Damon & Larry
Special Saturday "Wake Up" to get ya ready for 49ers vs. Bucs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Head To Tampa For BIGGEST GAME of Week Six
The 49ers can take the NFC's pole position with a win in Tampa Bay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers RUNNING Around Their Biggest Issue
0:43: The 49ers' biggest problem on offense? The run game — and there’s no trade coming to help
14:53: It’s time to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the respect they deserve
19:45: The tongue-in-cheek question that tells you everything you need to know about Brock Purdy:
21:07: Solving the NFL’s break-in problem:
29:10: The Jonathan Gannon rant:
44:10: The NFL is, indeed, wide-open, but it’s far too early to talk about the 49ers and Super Bowl
49:14: Today in history:
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49ers Insider Matt Maiocco Talks Trades, QB Controversies, and Previews Tampa Bay
1:32: Matt Maioco joins the show
7:00: If the 49ers reach 5-1, will the front office be more aggressive at the deadline?
10:48: Who are the 49ers? Because so far, they’ve gotten away with football murder
14:51: Kyle has to be worried about CMC’s workload, right?
18:14: Why is Brian Robinson Jr. such a square peg in a round hole?
22:09: Is there a quarterback controversy?!
24:37: Why was Brock Purdy brought back so fast?
27:53: How was Kyle talked into (or talked himself into) Trey Lance over Mac Jones?
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49ers Had The Best Weekend Ever!
3:40: What a weekend for the 49ers — the Football Gods are finally smiling on them
6:13: If the 49ers make it to 5-1, they have earned a huge trade
16:12: The Colts look for real but just you wait
22:04: Raiders: How are they so stunningly bad?
31:36: Bill Belichick — the biggest mess in football
37:05: The sad Jets stat that will blow your mind:
46:29: Today in history:
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49ers Next BIG Game of 2025, Is NEXT! Wake Up w/ Damon & Larry
49ers hop from the fire into the frying pan with a trip to Tampa Bay in Week Six. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Stun Rams in OT - Damon & Sammy Recap An Incredible Win
49ers beat the Varsity Rams with their JV team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Wake Up - Mac Jones Battles And Wins In LA!
The 49ers shocked the Rams & entire football world with an OT win on TNF Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers Beat LA in OT ... Live Watch Party w/ Damon
The shorthanded 49ers win in spite of many things (Kyle included) down in LA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers JV Team Heads To LA
5:08: The 49ers are in trouble but…
6:39: If Isaac Guerendo doesn’t play tonight, just leave him in LA
7:55: Tonight’s non-negotiables :
11:51: Rant: There’s no way to gloss over how Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers mismanaged the Brock Purdy injury
21:51: If the 49ers do win tonight, they are suddenly one of the “best” teams in football (even if they aren’t)
48:11: If CMC gets hurt, this season is dead on arrival
50:13: Today in history:
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49ers Rolling Deep In Their Depth Chart Heading To LA
0:18: Week 5 is right around the corner for the 49ers, and the list of potentially available WRs is wild:
1:54: Mac Jones might be back in the lineup in place of Brock Purdy
18:09: The 49ers’ special teams problems have always been far more than just the jettisoned Jake Moody
25:31: The effect of Kittle and Aiyuk’s absence on the run game — yes, the run game
33:52: “The Jonathan Kuminga situation is over — for now”
40:43: Even if the odds are stacked in the Rams’ favor, “weird things happen against division rivals”
47:57: Today in history:<...
49ers Quick Turnaround May Be Without Brock Purdy
0:23: The 49ers already have to flip the switch to the biggest game of the season and Brock is QUESTIONABLE for Thursday
14:24: Congrats to the 49ers for being 1 of 12 .500-teams in the NFL
15:55: This TNF game against the Rams is a 49ers-fan-anxiety-fork-in-the-road
26:22: A win against the Rams gets Kyle Shanahan into the Coach of the Year conversation
29:14: This knee injury is devastating for Tyreek Hill
35:59: Recapping a very weird Warriors Media Day — Plus a little wisdom from Draymond:
59:00: Today in history:
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49ers Deserved To Lose, And Did. Wake Up w/ Damon & Larry
Four Turnovers = You deserved everything you got. Also, fix your special teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49ers vs. Jaguars Watch Party w/ Damon
4 turnovers and a special teams TD surrendered? 49ers deserved to lose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Faithful or Fickle? How To Consume the 49ers From Here Out
Forget where ya hope to go, just try and get there. One. Game. At. A. Time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.