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.
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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.
Damon & Larry talk about Aiyuk's return date, Lynch's tenure, and reasons to like the 49ers in 2025.
0:25 - 2025 preview masterpiece 3:21 - What went wrong for 49ers in '24? 6:57 - NFL's best schedule 10:00 - Is John Lynch a good GM? 11:17 - Robert Saleh's return 13:30 - 2nd half struggles, awful 4th quarters 15:41 - Who's Brock Purdy? 19:47 - Is Shanahan still and elite HC? 23:11 - NFC West conference preview 27:36 - Promo code to buy the book 29:46 - Best mustache in the game!
5:35: Brock Purdy said he'd rather win 1 Super Bowl as a 49er than 3 as a Seahawk — what a franchise QB take17:08: The very short list of universally loved athletes:29:55: Kyle Shanahan needs to learn how to properly use CMC, the 49ers skeleton key42:13: Damon's Top 10 QBs of All Time — in no particular order1:06:43: Rant: Chiming in on Devin Booker's $145-million record-setting extension1:21:54: Today in history:
7:53: 60 days until the 49ers kick off — the calm before the storm 10:15: Joe Laconb's $50 million investment in the Valkyries has already 10x'd 24:47: The conscience of college sports: 30:07: Today in history:
0:23: Welcome to the calm before the NFL storm2:40: The Warriors haven't done ANYTHING in free agency yet4:07: Draymond's rant on free agency, the second apron killing the market and how he should be president of the Players Association17:09: Today in history:
Can Rickey Pearsall live up to the pressure? There is lots to go around.
0:20: Write off CMC at your own risk — if he gets back to form, the 49ers will be a monster 15:52: Why history says the Lions are in trouble: 21:25: Warriors going to join the offseason party — How is Kuminga stil on the team? 29:23: RIP to Raider Mort 33:21: Are the Giants officially pulling up from their nose dive 44:21: Today in history:
4:08: Football we be here in less than a MONTH — it's time for a QB VIBES CHECK10:27: Pat Mahomes is still atop the NFL's “Untradeable List”33:47: The Steelers traded FOR Jalen Ramsey but might trade AWAY T.J. Watt?50:18: Keep an eye on the deal with the devil: gambling in sports1:00:23: What a boring round of NBA free agency1:28:53: Why aren't more MLB players “motherf—king” John Fisher and the situation in Sacramento?1:36:34: Today in history
0:20: Damon and Vegas think this is about to be a BIG (perhaps MVP) year for Brock Purdy16:46: Go get Keenan Allen today18:05: Plus, a veteran corner the 49ers should kick the tires on:22:44: Red Panda, the national treasure, had an accident — and should be in the Hall of Fame25:46: Mike Brown feels like a fallback choice for the Knicks27:41: The Warriors have done nothing in free agency — and not much has happened arounf the league at large34:03: The Giants' Rafael Devers ERA has NOT gone to plan44:18: Today in history:
0:10: Bonta Hill joins the show0:46: Diving into Warriors' free agency and the departure of trusted agent Kevon Looney8:43: The Warriors need to figure out what to do with Kuminga28:12: The Stephen A. rant36:15: Two things can be true: The Giants, Rafael Devers, Jung Hoo Lee, and beyond47:28: Today in history:
1:03: Don't expect a big FA splash for the Warriors; Plus why they should hold onto Kumina — for now 11:55: KD is way too good to be a mercenary on his 5th tea,m and honestly, it's “pathetic” 15:08: The Valkyries are crushing it on and off the cour,t and directly leading to WNBA expansion 19:17 The 49ers should bring in Keenan Allen 27:29: A little advice for Deommodore Lenoir: 38:14 Rafael Devers isn't exactly hitting it out of the park 50:58: Today in history:
49ers are 9 weekends away from real action, 41 days away from preseason opener
1:06: The $10 BILLION Laker sale9:21: The NBA's $77 BILLION rights deal19:00: The Jeanie Buss hostile takeover + the role of Magic Johnson1:14:054: Today in history:
0:23: The Rafael Devers trade was a FLEECING for the Giants9:22: Happy 500th 11am-show!15:12: The Ravens just nabbed a corner back who would have been a great 49er16:37: The foul on Caitlin Clark heard around the world — A RANT51:55 Today in history:
Damon & Larry talk about what they liked, who they loved, and were impressed by after 49ers Minicamp
Damon & Sammy start with modern media habits, what draws us in, why do people care about ratings. Who's more popular than Caitlin Clark?We end with OJ. It's an odd podcast.
Vets report and the first day of football is officially underway. Also, the A's are clowns (again)
Which 49er (Player / Coach) has the most to prove in 2025
Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Damon at the yard, FINALS all around, and BIG day in history!
Who's the most PLEASANT surprise so far?
0:18: John Lund joins the show2:09: Every 49er vibe is right EXCEPT for Brandon Aiyuk on Instagram25:49: The Giants problem at 1B and the pitcher the club might need to move, even if it doesn't want to34:58: Curb your Buster Posey enthusiasm — he might be an empty suit44:01: OKC is about to be an absolute problem for the whole NBA59:31: Today in history:
With each day, something else positive trickles out about the 49ers. What a difference a year makes?
0:21: Brock Purdy and Tyrese Haliburton took the hard way from Iowa St. and look where they ended up14:11 Would you be interested in Tyreek Hill? Damon would.31:29: A quick NCCA rant:44:40: ESPN will find a way to “f—k up” the NBA on TNT; Oh yea, and Shaq: Shut up48:00: The WNBA needs to start acting like a grown up league:50:37: Today in history:
Damon & Larry talk about the Huff trade, and one more move to put the 49ers over the top
0:31: The 49ers just landed Bryce Huff 1:43: RIP to Rocco, Klay's one-of-a-kind dog 4:10: How NBA history would have changed if we never met Game-6 Klay: 11:39: With 100 days to go, the 49ers vibes are great — with all these Old Jets 16:37: The Roger Goodell succession plan: 26:34: Today in history:
CMC looks "bouncy" as 49ers OTA's get underway.
Why does the hot take outrank the right take? Damon & Sammy go in on sports media, talking heads, and more.
0:20: John Chapman joins for a 49ers episode6:36: The most important part of the 49ers season: The exit of the worst defensive coordinator in team history13:01: And what's the biggest concern? The depth55:03: Imaging the big-time upside of the 49ers passing game:57:59: A little 49ers special teams house cleaning — a new punter?
0:55: 100 days to go and the vibes couldn't be quieter — or better — for the 49ers:10:57: Let's talk about the 49ers o-line, which was a problem but nowhere as bad as it seemed last season, and what comes next:21:59: 7 years ago, the Warriors ENDED the Harden era in Houston:24:49: The OKC Thunder might be in the best position of ANY team in sports:37:12: Today in history:
49ers Ain't Done Yet, Neither is "tush push", but the Knicks might be?
Brocks deal is a team friendly winner. Damon and Larry also talk tushes & pushes, hard knocks, and more
America doesn't need NFL players to win gold in Flag Football
1:19: The three pillars of 49ers leadership:9:12: Compare this offseason to the chaos of last year's:24:32: Ralph Barbieri “joins” the show as Brent Jones goes into the 49ers Hall of Fame35:08: Radio Wars, behind the scenes: How Damon kept beating Tolbert even tho Kerr kept going on his friend's show42:28: Today in history:
0:21: Brock Purdy got paid. Good for him. Good for the 49ers. And bad for anyone who just doesn't get it.18:44: The story behind the Purdy deal:36:05: We are about to get a 7th different NBA champion in 7 seasons42:58: The I-80 Rivalary? So, eventually it will be like the Southwest Airlines Rivalry?48:51: Today in history:
Damon & Larry talk about Brock's contract, his unique NO TRADE clause, and then open up to other NFL business matters at hand.
Contract is a win for both the team, and the player.
0:35: The 49ers schedule dropped and, as expected, it's f—king easy15:20 The one problem with the 49er schedule:21:48: Debating the logic of the Eagles-Cowboys season opener:28:01: Predicting the 49ers' record one week at a time:55:34: The 49ers are now the most valuable franchise in the world
NFL schedules are road maps ... let's see where this season goes?
0:20: Jimmy Butler only took 9 shots? How?3:59: This isn't Draymond's fault but he lost his edge and cool when the Warriors needed it most:5:56: Podz, Post and Moody disappeared big time:12:31: The Jonathan Kuminga rant: What a weird situation24:55: Go. Get. Giannis.39:23: The top 10 fattest states:42:19: Today in history:
Warriors need GM4 to make this a 2-of-3 series, and hope Curry can play. Going back to Minnesota down 3-1 would be bad.
Damon & Larry talk about the 49ers visiting with veteran WR, Gabe Davis, and if he would fit. Brock's deal, scheduling breaks, and more discussed on Monday's episode
0:41: Problems in sports:2:26: The Warriors' Steph Curry problem:10:08: Draymond's “angry black man rant” — Not saying he's wrong, but…21:11: A lawyer joins the show to discuss the fan suing the NFL over Shedeur Sanders' draft slide45:02: What is going on with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson???1:17:19: Today in history:
Robert Saleh is back and is ready to roll for a team he deeply appreciates.
0:10: Cyrus joins the show for Warriors Weekly3:29: Breaking down the news that Steph is out at least a week:12:35: Damon: There is no silver lining to the absence of Steph — this series is likely over16:11: Cyrus: Steve Kerr is gonna win this for the Warriors22:11: The Warriors have the best defense in the NBA??32:57: Draymond endorsing Pat Spencer:42:38: The latest Jimmy and Buddy press conference:1:01:22: The Warriors are minus 10.5 sans Steph1:13:28: Cyrus with the Kuminga scoop: He knows his value is all about rebounds and defense right now1:40:52: Today in history:
Guy Haberman comes by to talk 49ers, what we liked about the off season, and their chances for a successful 2025. We also get into dentistry, movies, and today in history.
The Warriors win and will meet Minnesota in the next round. Purdy's numbers coming into focus (duh) and the Giants are at Wrigley to begin a six game trip.
Brock's pending deal, and a backup TE is back with the 49ers. W's GM7 win to boot.
Warriors need to end their series vs. Houston in GM Six.
The 49ers said no to a Kittle trade, which flies in the face of their offseason. But hey, it's George
Damon and Sammy talk about BB's sex life (ugh) and Shannon Sharpe's ugly situation. The Warriors, Lakers, LeBron's legacy, George Kittle, bad Mascots and much, much more.
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