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
The Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A's Bay Area Sports Talk podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan in the Bay Area. Damon Bruce has been a favorite sports host in the region for years, and it's great to have him in this unfiltered medium.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Damon Bruce himself. He shines as a top-tier sports talk show host with his insightful commentary and adept handling of challenging sports topics. His ability to break down plays and statistics with precision sets him apart from others in the industry. What makes Damon exceptional is his seamless infusion of humor into the discussion, creating an engaging and entertaining atmosphere. His wit adds an enjoyable touch without overshadowing his deep sports knowledge. Furthermore, Damon is not just a commentator; he's a skilled communicator who connects with his audience. By inviting listeners into the conversation, he creates a sense of camaraderie and makes everyone feel like part of the team.
While there are many positives to The Damon Bruce Plus podcast, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. One listener mentioned that "The sip of the day" segment doesn't translate well to the audio-only format of the podcast. The sounds of slurping can be distracting and may need some post-production work to clean up. Additionally, some listeners feel that there is too much banter or shots taken at other personalities such as Grant Con. While occasional jabs can be entertaining, overwhelming negativity can create bad vibes and turn off some listeners.
In conclusion, The Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A's Bay Area Sports Talk podcast is an excellent choice for sports fans who want insightful commentary and entertaining discussions about their favorite teams. Damon Bruce's expertise in breaking down plays and statistics paired with his humor make for an engaging listen. While there are areas that could use improvement, overall this podcast delivers high-quality content for Bay Area sports enthusiasts.

NFL has party crashers every season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:22 - Behind the FTF curtain.4:20 - Nick dealing with more fan venom then ever.13:12 - Silver-lining to the Chiefs season (if any)?17:13 - Time to for Nick to hop on the 49ers / Purdy bandwagon.20:20 - Kyle Shanahan should be in COTY conversations. CMC should get MVP votes.25:20.- Warriors talk27:54 - NBA expansion, which cities have a shot?30:21 - Real beef with Pablo Torre? Yes? No? Something in between?32:00 - Hoosiers34:30 - Grandpa Nick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the 49ers biggest month of football in 2 years! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:14: Steph hit 12 3's, the Warriors lost, and Steve Kerr has officially lost his touch9:03: Rant: Kuminga and all the other roster absurdities20:19: What happens when Jimmy Butler turns on the Warriors — and what if Draymond does too?28:35: The 49ers have their (offensive) swagger back37:20: Is this the end of Mahomes, Kelce, and Reid?44:23: RIP Ernie, whose funeral was on Sunday47:29: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brock played so well on Sunday, no one said "toe" out-loud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:45: How the 49ers beat the Titans: All eyes on Tony Pollard5:32: Robert Saleh can't lose: He either takes a fortune to coach the Raiders or sticks with the 49ers12:10: The matchup with the Titans will be won in the red zone + why this isn't a trap game:21:37: The games that matter most this weekend from a very fun slate:25:37: The Warriors are healthy, but the Kuminga story just won't go away29:03: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A win on Sunday is Non-Negotiable! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A stunning downward spiral .. .amazing how often it happens? Keep it in your pants, fellas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:17: This is a safe space, but the Raiders are officially having their worst season. How did we get here? Is there a fix?4:07: Damon: “I was told Oakland was the problem”15:40: The (Pablo Torre Finds Out) question: What percentage of season tickets are owned by casinos or ticket brokers?22:54: The flaw of the Tom Brady solution:26:54: Maybe, just maybe, Fernado Mendoza saves the day45:23: The Giants caught a huge break in the MLB Draft lottery:52:01: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:17: The NFL will humble for FAST — Just ask Pat Mahomes and Jalen Hurts16:17: Two things can be true: The 49ers' schedule is “easy”, but not as easy as you might think21:40: The 49ers made a waiver claim that is really just Tatum Bethune insurance24:48: The rich get richer — the Dodgers just signed a star closer, Edwin Diaz29:19: The Colts signed Philip Rivers!? Good luck with that32:33: Today in history:37:39: The return of Club Pluce Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:38: The never-ending story of Jonathan Kuminga — it's time for the divorce13:52: The 49ers caught some breaks during the bye week17:29: But the Rams and the Seahawks are still standing in their way21:09: Jeff Kent is in the Hall of Fame. Barry Bonds is not. What are we even doing here?29:11: Notre Dame has turned itself into “a national disgrace”34:17: Today in history + RIP Ernie: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers control their own destiny from here on out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's all there for the taking for the San Francisco 49ers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a long shot, but Fred Warner's season may NOT be over! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:50: The 5 most improved 49ers:11:27: No. 1 with a bullet? Deommodore Lenoir14:12: The most disappointing 49ers (sorry, Ricky Pearsall)23:34: How the 49ers “win” the bye week:45:20: Good news for Cal fans on the head coaching front48:41: Steve Kerr f—ked up the Pat Spencer game52:50: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:57: A rant for the 49ers haters:9:19: Looking ahead to the 49ers' and their rivals' schedules13:36: Another rant for the 49ers fans who want everything to go wrong:17:13: How is Kyle Shanahan not part of the Coach of the Year conversation?26:53: Diving into the College Football Playoff debate:34:01: The Warriors are in a lot of trouble tonight40:54: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:28: 6 NFC teams could still be the No. 1 seed, and the 49ers are one of them7:00: This season has to be one of Kyle Shanahan's best coaching jobs yet15:50: Christian McCaffrey shines — even on a day off18:10: How about that 49ers' defense that kept the Browns out of the red zone all day?21:33: How about the Rams losing to the Panthers?28:39: Don't count on Fred Warner riding to the rescue — but how about getting Tatum Bethune back?32:34: Seth Curry might be around the corner + the NBA absolutely torched the Warriors with this schedule36:04: Leaning in on the Sharks:39:46: The Lane Kiffin rant: “That's gross”40:31: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beating the Browns soundly is a great way to roll into the bye week for the Niners 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 the Browns in convincing fashion. It was a good day in Cleveland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So much to worry about in an 8-4 season. Must be 49ers football! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Something to ACTUALLY worry about when it comes to Brock and the 49ers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brock was bad, but the defense did the job. Ugly wins count just as much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Winning ugly is much better than pretty losses. SF survives 3 Brock INT's and wins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 49ers are in for a fist fight on MNF. Carolina ain't half bad, and has extra motivation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every team has "guys". Do you have "the man"? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:55: The opening statement of Christian McCaffrey's MVP case:11:24: The 49ers win 75 PERCENT of the time with McCaffrey in the lineup12:26: Rant: How does Kyle Shanahan still not understand that the 49ers are “totally f—ked” without CMC? — Get him off the field in blowouts18:10: McCaffrey is even more valuable than Kyle21:13: Somehow, Shedeur Sanders' nightmare debut got even worse after the game37:21: Draymond Green's big mistake after the Angel Reese chant:47:51: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:11: Damon Amendolara joins the show1:34: Assessing if the 49ers can really compete in the NFC:5:05: Putting DA on the spot: Who's winning the Super Bowl? The Eagles8:03: DA: Sirianni is an “imbecile”18:24: The Shedeur Sanders segment and the failure of the NFL media (especially Mel Kiper Jr.):24:19: Damon's worst take? Thinking Pete Carroll was going to fix things for the Raiders28:12: Watch out for the Ravens crashing the party in the AFC North34:02: DA on why he went to bat for the Oakland A's and against John Fisher:44:53: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brock looked good, Cardinals stink ... keep on, keeping on! Good win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers smoked a bad Arizona team and handled their business on Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:28: Brock Purdy is back — the 49ers better hope this is the right move3:45: How to deploy Christian McCaffrey AND Brian Robinson Jr.:6:12: If Brock stinks early, you gotta hook him at halftime10:35: Stealing Mac's momentum? Not quite. But are the 49er stealing their own momentum?19:22: Steph split from Under Armour — So, what's next for the Curry Brand21:33: Plus, Klay's defense of Megan Thee Stallion (and why you shouldn't be blaming her anyway):29:29: So much for the Sharks32:02: A sports gambling scandal hits college basketball:34:53: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it the right time to go back to Brock? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:37: The return of Brock Purdy? How to handle the “quarterback controversy”17:04: The Cardinals' DC just said you are born behind schedule when preparing for the 49ers and Kyle Shanahan22:52: NFL teams want the union to stop with public report cards. Of course they do.33:19: Jokic is one on, OKC is on one, and the Knicks got some very bad news34:59: The Steph Curry dilemma: The Warriors can trade him to fix everything or go down with the ship40:08: Tonight is the night to check out the Sharks48:57: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:36: Time is a flat circle (for everyone) in Bay Area sports, and let's start with the 49ers:5:08: The No. solution for the 49ers? Less John Lynch in the draft.13:55: Hello, Week 11 — it's a big one, and the 49ers need to handle the Cardinals22:17: Reality just hit the Warriors in the face a lot faster than expected:26:35: Rant: “F—k you, buddy.” Jimmy Butler put up 3 shots in 22 minutes and is making $55M?28:38: Warriors' window is over — Which means the only chess move available is the “unthinkable”: Trading Steph Curry31:08: Now let's talk about the Giants:35:24: How about the A's and those vibes that are forever getting worse?37:37: The one team that's actually on the upswing? The Sharks38:42: The state of the Bay Area sports media — Spoiler alert: It's not good44:15: What really happened with the firing of Nico Harrison:47:00: Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai on an attempted charge: Put him away49:54: Time is a flat circle for Damon, too:58:23: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:15: That was awful from the jump — “Kyle is playing with fire”, get the starters out of there5:45: Unfortunately for the 49ers, the Rams and Seahawks are both very, very good7:40: As bad as this looks, the 49ers are about to go 4-012:22: Stick with Mac Jones (through the bye week) — he's given the 49ers no reason to take him off the field14:22: Why do 49ers keep getting hurt in PRACTICE?15:29: Rant: “I'm over Jauan Jennings”16:21: A deep dive on the draft failures of Shanahan and Lynch:24:36: Speaking of young guys who don't matter — look at the Warriors:26:18: RIP Lenny Wilkens and Paul Tagliabue29:56: The sports gambling “locomotive” is about to hit the industry: Hello, Guardians pitchers34:22: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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49ers fell behind quickly and never stopped Stafford. Bad day, bad loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers got a hot division rival to deal with this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Games won't get bigger than this one for the rest of the 49ers season. Can they sweep the red-hot Rams? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:26: Every league, team, and streaming platform asks 1 question: What's the maximum amount of money we can charge without running off our customers?3:05: And that brings us to ESPN and YouTube:7:20: Rant: Guess what, ESPN? No one wants your shit (except for live games)20:38: Let's talk about what the Warriors did to the fans last night in Sacramento:29:04: Attention: Adam Silver — Solving the NBA's load management problem43:58: On the passing of Marshawn Kneeland:46:45: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:31: The 49ers punted on the trade deadline — not the season: See: the case of Adren Key13:15: 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 undefeated30:38: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

2:09: Another good day for the 49ers derailed by yet another (potentially) catastrophic injury4:03: 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 him6:17: 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 of the year”23:39: Just keep winning ugly26:39: Rant: The 49ers are the “worst” 6-3 in the league, but for now, that's just fine32:19: Looking ahead to a busy week for the Warriors + the beginning of the end for Ja Morant in Memphis38:00: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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.

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.

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.

1:54: The 49ers made a move — small trade or not — this helps9:39: A defense of Mac Jones:14:28: The Nick Martin rant:32:43: So much for that Dodgers gentleman sweep36:19: 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 rebound41:38: “Get out of here, NBC” with these 8pm tip-offs45:13: The Sharks segment (you never expected)51:03: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 central29:33: Checking in on the Warriors + some advice for Jonathan Kuminga — Keep it up32:08: Rant: “Brian Kelly a—holed his way out of the SEC”41:46: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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.

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.