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Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English

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703 409 6708


Episodes
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Upton Stout's rise continues! 49ers training camp Day 11 takeaways

8/6/2025
Rob was again at Levi's Stadium for the 49ers' 11th practice of training camp where rookie CB Upton Stout continues to make plays and earn praise. Rob breaks down the highlights from today's practice, which included more from WR Ricky Pearsall, QB Brock Purdy, LB Dee Winters and more!

Duration:00:37:38

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Ricky Pearsall rolling! 49ers training camp Day 10 takeaways

8/5/2025
Rob was on hand at t Levi's Stadium for the 49ers' 10th practice of training camp. WR Ricky Pearsall and rookie CB Upton Stout went head to head on a trio of matchups and created exciting plays on either side of the ball. Rob breaks down their battle, roster news and more!

Duration:00:50:26

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From Levi's Stadium: Pads are on! 49ers training camp Day 5 takeaways

7/29/2025
Rob is on the ground at Levi's Stadium for the 49ers' first padded practice of training camp. It was an exciting practice with plenty of takeaways and a strong spotlight on rookies.

Duration:00:35:48

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Ricky Pearsall's back! 49ers training camp Day 4 reaction

7/28/2025
The San Francisco 49ers resumed training camp on Sunday with their second set of three practices. Rob breaks down the return of second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall, some fluctuation at the wide receiver position, as well as the latest roster news.

Duration:00:36:05

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49ers training camp has begun! Day 1 reaction

7/24/2025
Training camp has officially begun for the 49ers. Rob breaks down the news from the day, including all of the highlights from team's first practice.

Duration:00:36:20

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49ers training camp questions

7/22/2025
The 49ers are on the cusp of training camp and Rob has 15 questions for the team as they prepare for the 2025 season.

Duration:00:49:04

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49ers rookie Alfred Collins signs, breaking down running backs, tight ends and quarterbacks

7/17/2025
49ers rookie Alfred Collins finally signed his rookie deal, seemingly ending the stalemate between teams and their second-round picks that were seeking fully guaranteed deals. In addition to Collins, Rob breaks down the remaining roster positions at running back, tight end and quarterback.

Duration:00:47:52

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Breaking: 49ers WR Jauan Jennings wants to be paid or traded

7/14/2025
The 49ers were finally on track to have an offseason without contract drama, but Jauan Jennings had other plans. Rob breaks down the wide receiver's request for a new deal from San Francisco, or the reported trade request that may follow.

Duration:00:31:09

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Brandon Aiyuk ahead of schedule, 49ers wide receiver breakdown

7/11/2025
Can 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk be ready for Week 1? Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area says there's a chance. Rob discusses Aiyuk's comeback and how it'll impact the rest of the receiving roster in the latest training camp position breakdown.

Duration:00:41:39

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The 49ers' hopes reside in the trenches

7/8/2025
Our 49ers roster breakdown continues, this time moving into the trenches on both sides of the ball. Rob analyzes the two groups, both filled with uncertainty and competition that will shake out during training camp and beyond.

Duration:00:47:19

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Plenty of competition for 49ers linebackers and safeties

7/4/2025
The 49ers roster breakdown continues with linebackers and safeties. Rob breaks down the two groups that are primed for a training camp battle with multiple starting spots up for grabs.

Duration:00:38:26

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Deommodore Lenoir and 49ers cornerback breakdown

7/2/2025
We're just weeks away from the 49ers kicking off training camp, so Rob begins his roster breakdown with cornerbacks after leading man Deommodore Lenoir found himself in the wrong kind of spotlight.

Duration:00:33:29

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What did Brandon AIyuk say now?

6/27/2025
49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, in the midst of recovering from a serious knee injury, found his way back into the headlines after a YouTube post laughing at the idea of him being traded. Rob discusses Aiyuk's latest, as well as some of the reactions around the 49ers landscape.

Duration:00:46:35

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Questions needing answers as 49ers training camp approaches

6/20/2025
The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up mandatory minicamp and now get some much-needed time away before their next challenge: NFL Training Camp. Rob breaks down all of his unanswered questions for the team that will need answering when the 49ers report back to Santa Clara in late-July.

Duration:00:40:37

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Which 49ers made waves at minicamp?

6/12/2025
The 49ers wrapped up their mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. It was the last time the team steps on the field until training camp in late July. Rob gathered up the latest word from practice to break down who has stood out so far this offseason.

Duration:00:40:21

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Are we overestimating the 49ers roster?

6/10/2025
Pro Football Focus recently ranked the rosters of all 32 NFL teams and the 49ers may not have been ranked as highly as we've come to think. Rob takes what we need from OTAs and contrasts it with PFF's assessment of San Francisco's current crop of players.

Duration:00:45:52

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49ers to trade for pass rusher Bryce Huff, initial OTA reaction

6/2/2025
The 49ers are reportedly in the final stages of trading for Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, whose last standout season came under Robert Saleh with the Jets, who is now the defensive coordinator in San Francisco. Rob breaks down the move and it's impact on the defensive line, as well as gives his initial reaction the team beginning offseason OTAs.

Duration:00:43:21

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49ers draft class deep dive with Matt Barrows

5/27/2025
Matt Barrows of The Athletic joins Rob to discuss his detailed insight into the 49ers' draft class after an in-depth interview with 49ers director of player personnel, Tariq Ahmad.

Duration:00:59:38

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Brock Purdy contract and presser breakdown

5/22/2025
Brock Purdy met with the media today for the first time after signing his new, 5-year, $265 million dollar deal to lead the 49ers for the foreseeable future. Rob breaks down some of his takeaways from the both the press conference and the finer details that have emerged from Purdy's new deal.

Duration:00:44:53

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Jennifer Lee Chan offers insight into Fred Warner's extension and the 49ers' offseason

5/20/2025
Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Rob to offer her unique insight into LB Fred Warner's extension. The two also discuss QB Brock Purdy's new, record-breaking contract and the 49ers' new approach to the offseason.

Duration:00:46:21