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.

It's time for the Warriors to pack it in ... this is going nowhere fast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers - How to combine! Are Lynch & Shanahan out of fresh ideas? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:16: Trent Williams has all the leverage in the world, and the 49ers have a major problem 8:18: Unfollow anyone who tells you to release Williams 21:58: Wading into the US Hockey Men's vs. Women's conversation and how it all ties into the WNBA: 36:06: Checking in on the B-team Warriors after the loss to the Pelicans AND Kuminga's debut with the Hawks: 53:44: 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.

CMC can't be an "army of one" in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:13: Brodie Brazil joins the show 3:01: The sport of hockey got its “world showcase” at the Winter Olympics 9:18: Macklin Celebrini's rise 18:10: What's it like to be an NHL'er who's NOT in the Olympics? 22:50: If you care about hockey, Celebrini is the most interesting athlete in the world 25:44: Damon's experience watching the Olympics with his boys: 29:36: How about those Warriors beating the Nuggets? 33:33: 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.

Combine week is here ... as are the 49ers strengths & weakness. WAKE UP! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Harsh (but fair) grades for the 49ers rookies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:14: JT The Brick joins the show 1:44: Assessing San Francisco's showing in the Super Bowl 6:04: What's gone wrong with Maxx Crosby and the Raiders? And is he really getting traded? 13:18: First impressions of Klint Kubiak, the potential of Fernado Mendoza, and the faith-based approach: 30:00: The “problem” with the NFL's international expansion: 40:33: Rant: JT's problem with radio row 45:20: Checking in on the A's “buzz” in Vegas: 53:44: The Winter Olympics are awesome, but what is going on with all this curling?? 56:48: The 49ers earned themselves another Super Bowl 1:02:59: 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.

2:55: NFL Salary Cap: Real and Imagined — just look at the Patrick Mahomes' restructuring10:55: The 49ers will be playing not just 1, but 2 international games20:24: The Seattle Seahawks are officially going to be put up for sale26:54: Sac State just made the worst deal in sports:40:29: 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.

2:16: The secret to explosive plays for the 49ers? The offensive line18:22: The All-Time QB list that just doesn't make sense:27:55: Bradley Chubb to the Niners? Sure29:40: Maxx Crosby? Probably not what the 49ers need31:49: The NBA All-Star Game wasn't so bad after all, but there's no way to fix tanking50:51: 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.

Should the 49ers chase the Cheetah? Answers to the first 3 rounds in the draft! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the 49ers afford a big move? Can they afford not to make a big move and keep up w/ the West? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could the 49ers make a splashy deal for one of the best WR's in football? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You'll need your passport to travel with the 49ers this coming season. Plus Kuminga Embarrassment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:48: A deep dive on the Keion-White-Lil-Baby-Strip-Club-Shooting: What is going on?14:43: Klint Kubiak made his Raiders debut16:52: The NBA All-Star Game has never mattered less31:00: The Winter Olympics are awesome37:16: 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.

2:52: Say no to a Deebo reunion12:27: Unfortunately, the 49ers continue to lead the league in gunshot wounds:17:05: The best advice Damon will ever give you: Nothing good happens after 4 am20:52: The 49ers officially had a good year — and that's not about lowering one's standards27:12: If you had a problem with that halftime show, that's a YOU thing46:02: The Warriors won one out of nowhere — and how about the Olympics, and American badass Lindsey Vonn?50:18: Welcome to baseball season, kinda55:59: 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.

Seahawks dominate Pats, and will keep beating SF unless drafting improves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:55: No one on Media Row actually seems to be talking about the Super Bowl 10:12: The death of journalism is the plan: 16:11: Jeffery Simmons joins the show: 34:01: Ike joins the show: 37:41: Ed McCaffrey 58:53: 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.

Robert Gallery and a dude I've never heard of, join the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Raheem Morris hire & Greg Papa makes a guest cameo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If the 49ers trade Mac, they should demand a huge return! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:15: Eddie DeBartolo Jr. UNLOADED on his 49ers' family16:01: Calling BS on Eddie: He wasn't ACTUALLY kicked out21:35: Jed York and Damon: a long, complicated history25:17: The logistical nightmare of this Bay Area Super Bowl:32:21: Damon is headed to Radio Row33:51: It sure looks like the Raiders want to hire Klint Kubiak38:03: Daring the Warriors to trade for Giannis: “Do it.”45:07: 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.

4:03: The Pro Football Hall of Famers absolutely got it wrong on Bill Belichick27:29: The Browns have a new HC which could directly impact the 49ers' search for a DC35:48: Giannis is finally on the trade block:42:49: Brilliant advice from Brodie Brazil to Sharks fans:47:23: Today in history: Happy birthday Gillian Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:06: Turkey on the 60: The 49ers are suddenly big fans of the Pats4:49: The 49ers' George Kittle answer is in-house9:33: Jordan James has a huge opportunity to be RB2 — especially since the 49ers refused to use Brian Robinson Jr.17:01: How to handle the Jauan Jennings contract situation:27:46: In a cycle of 10 head-coach openings, the Raiders, Browns, and Cardinals are still searching — uh oh35:12: Harrison Bader is a very San Francisco Giants signing (and that's not a compliment)37:51: Last night was a glimpse of the post-Curry future, and it's bleak46:02: 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.

2:35: Championship Weekend Takeaways: Take the points and run the damn ball6:43: The electric substation conspiracy that won't die:17:29: The 49ers were the 3rd-best team in their division this year,and one of the key reasons is the disastrous Trey Lance pick/trade30:39: Did you hear Tom Brady hire Klint Kubiak for the Raiders last night?36:19: Early odds for the Super Bowl: Everything points to Seattle41:10: What's happening in Minnesota is beyond politics: “What are we doing?”49:06: 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.

The Super Bowl from Hell will be at Levis soon. Oh, great. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time for the 49ers to put a comprehensive offseason plan together. It starts NOW. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:09: The 49ers strongly hinted that Mac Jones will be back9:20: The 49ers are investigating the electric substation story?? What happens if it is actually a problem?11:59: The Brandon Aiyuk Era is over, but it doesn't seem like we'll ever know what truly happened28:06: Let's talk about Kuminga, Curry and Kerr:31:37: And why Joe Lacob wants Kerr gone:36:22: There is “zero future” for Jimmy Butler as a Warrior AND for this iteration of the Warriors47:10: 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.

7:24: It's time for John Lynch to bring in a new set of eyes for draft help — and maybe Kyle Shanahan takes a backseat too9:48: Priority No. 1: Get a wide receiver and Alec Pierce is atop the list12:15: And how about A.J. Brown, Mac Jones, Kyle Pitts, and a new center?16:43: Executing the Trent-Williams-succession-plan in the draft:28:07: Damon (and Indiana's) “unbelievable” trip to the National Championship in Miami:53:22: 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.

Postgame: It all went wrong for the 49ers vs. the Seahawks 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 started bad, and quickly got worse. We ended the stream after the 3rd. Ouch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Division game for the divisional round. NFC West sure is flexing on this postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers are a different team heading to Seattle. (That's good) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Uncle Luke from "2 Live Crew" joins for a National Championship preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:30: It's a whole new season for the 49ers, who are playing with some house money13:17: The Mike Tomlin Era is over — sorry, 49ers fans, that opening could be a great fit for Robert Saleh14:01: DeMarcus Robinson could be the X-factor in the latest matchup with the Seahawks20:41: The best head coach opening in football? Pittsburgh27:38: Aaron Rodgers: Great QB, just a “weird dude”36:06: How are the Brock Purdy critics still out there?54:23: The Jags reporter was, in fact, “unprofessional” — here's why:1:07:58: The Warriors better be moving on from Jonathan Kuminga on Jan. 151:16:53: 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.

2:31: No one saw that coming for the 49ers in Philadelphia 3:35: A “devisting” day for George Kittle but the 49ers kept going 16:12: The “intangible” brilliance of Brock Purdy 21:48: How hard is this? The NFC hasn't produced back-to-back Super Bowl winners since 1993 23:15: Harsh reality: That might have been Kittle's last game as 49er 26:12: Indiana is going to the National Championship game and so is DAMON 40:48: 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 stun the Eagles, the football world, and probably themselves. Off to Seattle for the Divisional 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 entire football world with a win in Philly ... it was quite a ride. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nothing has been easy for the 49ers, and that trend won't start 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.

49ers have a narrow path to winning in Philly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:41: There are some serious worries on the horizon for the 49ers4:37: The common threads to beating the Eagles:10:18: Kyle Shanahan's Vic Fangio problem12:08: It's starting to look like a “good luck, god bless” situation in Philadelphia21:31: Good luck to the Dolphins on moving Tua25:42: Checking in on the Warriors after Steve Kerr went ballistic34:04: The A's have been denied the trademarks for “Las Vegas Athletics” and "Vegas Athletics.” How??41:55: 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.

1:34: If Saturday's version of the 49ers shows up in Philly, it will be a blood bath — but don't count on that happening6:05: The scared-money-gameplan will lose against the Eagles7:31: Predicting Wild-Card Weekend:18:41: Rant: The 49ers are NOT a “loser franchise”27:50: But the Raiders are (good luck, Fernando Mendoza); And maybe they should bring back Gruden33:16: Recapping Black Monday:43:30: The Warriors are 10 days from trading Jonathan Kuminga50:35: 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 will be on the road after Seahawks take the air out of their balloon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers offense gags away the one seed. THREE POINTS? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers officially reach GAME OF THE YEAR. 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 Chicago. Brock is a rock star. One seed is alive! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers hang on for dear life, keep one seed hopes alive! 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 duel in Indianapolis, Purdy throws career high 5 TD passes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers offense is rolling ... they haven't punted (yet) in December Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

49ers Seedy Situation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seattle's early gift to the 49ers opens the path to a one seed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.