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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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Episodes
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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

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Breaking: Brock Purdy and 49ers agree to massive extension

5/16/2025
It's done. The 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed with a 5-year, $265 million contract extension that ties him to San Francisco until 2030. Rob breaks down the details and why Purdy is where he belongs on the list of NFL signal callers that have and will be paid top dollar.

Duration:00:25:24

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Reaction: 49ers finally catch a break in 2025 schedule

5/15/2025
The 2025 NFL schedule has been released - and contrary to years past - the 49ers are on the bright side. Rob breaks down the advantages and how the season sets up San Francisco for a possible postseason return.

Duration:00:36:57

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What should we expect from new 49ers coordinators?

5/13/2025
New defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer spoke with the media this week. Rob discusses what we should expect from the pair based on their new insights, and how they could shape the 49ers on the field moving forward.

Duration:00:44:11

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George Kittle's value and John Lynch's insight

5/7/2025
How valuable is TE George Kittle to the 49ers? It's a topic Rob discusses after news broke that San Francisco was offered a 2nd-round pick for Kittle prior to his extension. GM John Lynch also provided us with some insight into the draft process and offered a brief update on QB Brock Purdy's looming extension.

Duration:00:45:14

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49ers NFL Draft class review with Kyle Posey

5/2/2025
Kyle Posey of Niners Nation joins Rob to take another look at the 49ers' 11-man class a week after the NFL Draft, sharing their final impressions and how each player fits into San Francisco's plans this season.

Duration:01:18:08

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Draft grades and reaches: a 49ers NFL Draft discussion

4/28/2025
The 49ers received some unfavorable grades following their 11-person NFL Draft class, with the term "reach" being used as a common reason why. Rob takes a deep into the 49ers' draft habits in regards to "reaching," what it means to select players ahead of their consensus ranking and if it's worked out for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan.

Duration:00:38:56

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Reaction: The 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class is complete! Did they get it right?

4/26/2025
The NFL Draft has come and gone and the 49ers wrapped up their 11-man class of players today with seven new selections on Day 3. Rob takes a detailed look at all of the Day 3 selections and offers his take on the class as a whole. Did the 49ers get it right?

Duration:00:45:53

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Reaction: 49ers all about defense on Day 2 of NFL Draft

4/26/2025
The 49ers made three picks on Day 2 on the NFL Draft, all on the defensive side of the ball. Rob breaks down the players and how they fit on to Robert Saleh's defense.

Duration:00:37:21

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Reaction: 49ers take Georgia DE Mykel Williams in Round 1 of NFL Draft

4/24/2025
The 49ers made their first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams at 11th overall. Kyle Posey of Niners Nation joins Rob to break down everything about Williams' fit with the 49ers, as well as additional roster needs as they prepare for Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Duration:00:39:10

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Predicting the 49ers' picks: Candlestick Chronicles x Striking Gold crossover

4/23/2025
We're on the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft and it's a BlueWire crossover - Kyle Madson of Candlestick Chronicles and Rob Lowder of Striking Gold combine forces to predict one 49ers pick from each day of the draft.

Duration:00:53:23

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49ers Top-30 visits only mock NFL Draft with John Chapman

4/21/2025
Rob is joined again by John Chapman of the 49ers Rush podcast and YouTube show for their annual tradition - the 49ers Top-30 visits only Mock NFL Draft - where Rob and John are required to pick from the pool of players that have been brought to Santa Clara for an in-person visit.

Duration:01:16:23

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49ers NFL Draft love and hate with Jake Hutchinson

4/18/2025
Jake Hutchinson of the Dieter and Hutch Show joins Rob to talk all things NFL Draft, including the prospects he loves and hates that are commonly paired with the 49ers. Jake also touches on his process of creating a Draft Guide, the possibility of trading up and down and his ideal approach to San Francisco's draft strategy.

Duration:00:49:53

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Matt Barrows offers insight into 49ers' NFL Draft plans

4/14/2025
The Athletic's Matt Barrows - esteemed 49ers beat writer - joins Rob to take a detailed dive into the team's' NFL Draft plans. The pair discuss Barrows' 2025 draft crush, the team's obvious need along the defensive front and how much is hinging on this 2025 draft class. They even threw in an impromptu 3-round mock draft, because why not?!

Duration:01:02:54

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49ers NFL Draft Battle! John Chapman vs. Rob Lowder

4/10/2025
John Chapman of the 49ers Rush Podcast and YouTube show joins Rob for a special mock NFL Draft Battle, where both make all 11 picks for the 49ers to see who comes out on top with the best class.

Duration:01:11:40

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49ers giving us NFL Draft clues?

4/8/2025
The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and the 49ers might be giving us clues as to their intensions. Rob breaks down the team's Top 30 visits so far and how they may be painting a pictures of the team's priorities heading into the draft.

Duration:00:49:39

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Kyle Posey is the 49ers' GM in 7-round mock draft

4/2/2025
Niners Nation's Kyle Posey joins Rob to play the role of 49ers GM John Lynch, making all 11 picks in a full 7-round mock NFL Draft that has the team leaning heavily into the trenches.

Duration:01:15:15