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Bay Area natives, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, discuss the top stories in Bay Area sports, weekdays from 9am-noon. Willard & Dibs will dive into the fan experience and laugh a lot along the way.

Willard & Dibs


    • Oct 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Full Show -- Friday, October 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 208:13


    Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, October 10th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the news that Brock Purdy is out and Mac Jones is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers. What happens if Mac leads the 49ers to a win in that game? Should the 49ers keep starting him? In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs debate how the 49ers will be able to slow down the Tampa Bay offense on Sunday, chat with all-time great 49ers quarterback Steve Young about the 49ers' quarterback "controversy," and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wonder if Bill Walsh would be able to coach in today's NFL, wonder if Nick Sirianni is losing the Eagles' locker room, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs explain why the Giants should sign Cody Bellinger, revisit their conversation with legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young, and more. Plus, 'Fade the Dibbers' ahead of the Week 6 slate.

    Crossover: Steiny's Philly Fandom is UNDER FIRE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 23:32


    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Friday edition of the Crossover. The guys attack Steiny for his Philadelphia fandom after what happened to the Phillies and Eagles did yesterday, run through 'What's Bugging You' brought to you by ATCO Pest Control, and more.

    Hour 1: What Should the 49ers do if Mac Jones Wins on Sunday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 38:55


    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the news that Brock Purdy is out and Mac Jones is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers. What happens if Mac leads the 49ers to a win in that game? Should the 49ers keep starting him?

    Hour 2: Steve Young Talks 49ers' QB Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 50:46


    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs debate how the 49ers will be able to slow down the Tampa Bay offense on Sunday, chat with all-time great 49ers quarterback Steve Young about the 49ers' quarterback "controversy," and more.

    Hour 3: Bill Walsh, Nick Sirianni, and Kyle Shanahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 48:01


    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wonder if Bill Walsh would be able to coach in today's NFL, wonder if Nick Sirianni is losing the Eagles' locker room, and more.

    Hour 4: Giants Wish List, Steve Young Revisited, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 46:53


    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs explain why the Giants should sign Cody Bellinger, revisit their conversation with legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young, and more. Plus, 'Fade the Dibbers' ahead of the Week 6 slate.

    Steve Young: 49ers' QB situation is "pleasantly awkward"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 24:58


    Steve Young, all-time great 49ers quarterback, joins Willard and Dibs to break down the 49ers' Brock Purdy and Mac Jones situation, to discuss the mindset of a backup quarterback, and more.

    What if Mac Jones Beats the Bucs on Sunday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 17:59


    Willard and Dibs debate what the 49ers should do with the quarterback position if Mac Jones leads the 49ers to a win on Sunday in Tampa Bay.

    BREAKING: Purdy, Pearsall OUT; Mac, Jauan QUESTIONABLE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 13:57


    Willard and Dibs react to the breaking news that Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall are officially out while Mac Jones and Jauan Jennings are officially questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. Does this impact the 49ers' plan at QB going forward?

    Full Show -- Thursday, October 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 205:55


    Willard and Dibs' full show from Thursday, October 9th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs check in on the 49ers' injury report and wonder if the 49ers' quarterback controversy will take another step forward this weekend, discuss Brandin Podziemski's latest comments about his goals, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers' front office is sending out mixed messaging about the trade deadline, chat with former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury about Mac Jones and Brock Purdy, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers have been lucky so far this season, wonder what Mac Jones' 49ers' future holds, Fade the Dibbers ahead of Thursday Night Football between the Eagles and Giants, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to what Brandin Podziemski told The Athletic about his goals for his future on the Warriors, take calls from Warriors fans on Podziemski, and more.

    Crossover: Podziemski and Kuminga Double Standard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 26:10


    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru on a Thursday edition of The Crossover. The guys react to the 49ers' practice injury report, discuss Brandin Podziemski's comments about his goals and compare it to what Jonathan Kuminga has said, and more. Plus, LeBron James is OUT for opening night vs. the Warriors.

    Hour 1: Mac Jones Likely to Start on Sunday, Podz is Confident

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 35:45


    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs check in on the 49ers' injury report and wonder if the 49ers' quarterback controversy will take another step forward this weekend, discuss Brandin Podziemski's latest comments about his goals, and more.

    Hour 2: Mixed Messages, Sean Salisbury Talks 49ers QBs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 51:41


    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers' front office is sending out mixed messaging about the trade deadline, chat with former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury about Mac Jones and Brock Purdy, and more.

    Hour 3: Lucky 49ers, Mac Jones' Future, Fade the Dibbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 45:10


    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers have been lucky so far this season, wonder what Mac Jones' 49ers' future holds, Fade the Dibbers ahead of Thursday Night Football between the Eagles and Giants, and more.

    Hour 4: Brandin Podziemski Wants it ALL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 47:03


    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to what Brandin Podziemski told The Athletic about his goals for his future on the Warriors, take calls from Warriors fans on Podziemski, and more.

    Can't Brandin Podziemski Dream?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 17:14


    Willard and Dibs react to Brandin Podziemski's recent comments about wanting the keys to the organization to be passed down to him once Steph Curry and Draymond Green retire. What's wrong with that?

    What's Mac Jones' Future with the 49ers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 18:28


    Willard and Dibs discuss what they think Mac Jones' future holds with the San Francisco 49ers. He's under contract for this season and next season...but will he live out that contract in San Francisco?

    Have the 49ers Gotten LUCKY This Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 18:00


    Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers have gotten lucky so far this season. And how far has that carried them?

    Sean Salisbury: Mac Jones is making it "miserable" on Kyle Shanahan to replace him

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 19:35


    Former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury joins Willard and Dibs to break down the 49ers' quarterback room with Mac Jones and Brock Purdy.

    Is the 49ers' Front Office Sending Out Mixed Messages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 10:05


    Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers' front office (John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan) are sending out mixed messages

    Nothing Wrong with Podziemski Thinking Highly of Himself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 19:56


    Willard and Dibs react to Brandin Podziemski saying that a goal of his is to be the guy that Steph Curry and Draymond Green hand the franchise down to whenever they call it quits. People are upset about this?

    Will the Brock Purdy-Mac Jones QB Controversy Take Another Step?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 9:32


    Willard and Dibs react to the 49ers' injury report, which makes it even more likely that Mac Jones starts for Brock Purdy on Sunday in Tampa Bay. Will the quarterback controversy talk take another step forward this weekend?

    Full Show -- Wednesday, October 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 207:28


    Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, October 8th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to what Steve Kerr said about Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors' rotations yesterday, debate if we're all looking at the quarterback position entirely wrong, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs run through the 14 quarterbacks that have started games for the 49ers since 2010, chat with Greg Cosell about Mac Jones, Brock Purdy, the 49ers' win over the Rams, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers should never pay a quarterback big money, discuss if the 49ers should have considered signing Sam Darnold this offseason instead of paying Brock Purdy, take calls from 49ers fans, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss how many quarterbacks out there can actually play the position at a decent level, revisit what Steve Kerr said about Jonathan Kuminga and his rotations, and more. Plus, a Steph Curry edition of 'Higher or Lower.'

    Crossover: Surprised by what Steve Kerr said about Jonathan Kuminga?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 24:00


    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Wednesday edition of the Crossover. The guys react to LeBron James' media stunt, the latest 49ers' injury report ahead of Week 6 in Tampa Bay, and what Steve Kerr said about Jonathan Kuminga early this season.

    Hour 1: Kerr on Kuminga, a New Perspective on QBs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 37:08


    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to what Steve Kerr said about Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors' rotations yesterday, debate if we're all looking at the quarterback position entirely wrong, and more.

    Hour 2: 49ers QBs, Greg Cosell talks Purdy, Mac, and Buccaneers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 46:22


    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs run through the 14 quarterbacks that have started games for the 49ers since 2010, chat with Greg Cosell about Mac Jones, Brock Purdy, the 49ers' win over the Rams, and more.

    Hour 3: Big Money to QBs, Sam Darnold or Brock Purdy, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 55:09


    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers should never pay a quarterback big money, discuss if the 49ers should have considered signing Sam Darnold this offseason instead of paying Brock Purdy, take calls from 49ers fans, and more.

    Hour 4: QB Play, Kuminga, Higher or Lower

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 44:47


    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss how many quarterbacks out there can actually play the position at a decent level, revisit what Steve Kerr said about Jonathan Kuminga and his rotations, and more. Plus, a Steph Curry edition of 'Higher or Lower.'

    What if the 49ers Signed Sam Darnold and Didn't Pay Brock Purdy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 21:12


    Willard and Dibs discuss what would have happened if the 49ers signed Sam Darnold instead of extending Brock Purdy this offseason.

    Should the 49ers NEVER Pay a QB BIG Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 12:14


    Willard and Dibs debate if it would be smart for an NFL team to, in almost any circumstance, not pay a quarterback big money.

    What's the 49ers' BIGGEST Issue Right Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 10:43


    Willard and Dibs list the 49ers injuries and discuss what the team's biggest issue is at this point, sitting at 4-1 through five weeks.

    Greg Cosell: "Mac Jones, in many ways, fits exactly what the Shanahan system is"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 22:10


    Greg Cosell of NFL Films, joins Willard and Dibs to react to the 49ers' wild win over the Rams from last Thursday, to break down Mac Jones' play and what makes Brock Purdy special, to turn their attention to the Buccaneers, and more.

    Can you name all 49ers' starting QBs since 2010?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 10:56


    Willard and Dibs, plus Grandi and Lucas, name all of the 14 quarterbacks that have started at least one game for the 49ers since the start of the 2010 season.

    Are we looking at the QB position ALL WRONG?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 16:03


    Willard and Dibs, inspired by this week's Brock Purdy and Mac Jones conversations, wonder if we've all been looking at the quarterback position all wrong for years.

    Why Would Kuminga and the Warriors Suddenly Fit Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 12:12


    Willard and Dibs discuss Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors entering the 2025-26 season. Why would Kuminga and the Warriors suddenly fit each other now after what the last four years have been?

    Crossover: Seth Curry Joins & QB Controversy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 24:52


    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Tuesday edition of the Crossover. Warriors guard Seth Curry calls in to talk to the guys about the upcoming season, the guys debate if there's a quarterback controversy brewing in San Francisco, and more.

    Full Show -- Tuesday, October 7th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 208:43


    Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, October 7th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Brian Baldinger saying that the 49ers should stick with Mac Jones if he leads the 49ers to a win on Sunday in Tampa Bay, debate if there is a quarterback controversy brewing in Santa Clara, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs take a call that puts the 49ers' quarterback 'controversy' into perspective, chat with longtime NFL head coach Ron Rivera about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss what happens when Brock Purdy fully recovers from his toe injury, rank the seven 4-1 teams through five weeks of the NFL season, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with former 49ers offensive lineman Jon Feliciano about the 4-1 49ers, take a moment to look ahead to 49ers vs. Buccaneers in Week 6, and more.

    Hour 1: Should the 49ers Ride Mac Jones' Hot Hand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 37:03


    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Brian Baldinger saying that the 49ers should stick with Mac Jones if he leads the 49ers to a win on Sunday in Tampa Bay, debate if there is a quarterback controversy brewing in Santa Clara, and more.

    Hour 2: Brock Purdy vs. Mac Jones, Ron Rivera Joins the Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 49:59


    In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs take a call that puts the 49ers' quarterback 'controversy' into perspective, chat with longtime NFL head coach Ron Rivera about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, and more.

    Hour 3: Purdy's Recovery, Ranking the 4-1 Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 45:22


    In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss what happens when Brock Purdy fully recovers from his toe injury, rank the seven 4-1 teams through five weeks of the NFL season, and more.

    Hour 4: Jon Feliciano Talks Purdy, Mac, and the 4-1 49ers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 51:18


    In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with former 49ers offensive lineman Jon Feliciano about the 4-1 49ers, take a moment to look ahead to 49ers vs. Buccaneers in Week 6, and more.

    Jon Feliciano: "[Brock Purdy] will win [the 49ers] a couple Super Bowls"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 22:46


    Jon Feliciano, former 49ers offensive lineman, joins Willard and Dibs to break down the 49ers' 4-1 start to the season, Brock Purdy's injury and Mac Jones' play, and more.

    Are the 49ers the WORST 4-1 team in the NFL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 10:05


    Willard and Dibs rank the seven 4-1 NFL teams through five weeks of the season. Where do the 49ers rank?

    What if Brock Purdy is fully healthy...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 14:14


    Willard and Dibs discuss what Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers will do with Mac Jones and the quarterback spot once Brock Purdy is 100 percent healthy...

    Ron Rivera on Brock Purdy and Mac Jones: "Remember who got you to where you are today"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 18:18


    Ron Rivera, longtime NFL head coach and current Cal football general manager, joins Willard and Dibs to discuss the 49ers' 4-1 start, the questions facing Kyle Shanahan from his quarterback room, and more.

    Should the 49ers STICK with Mac Jones at QB?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 12:41


    Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers should stick with Mac Jones at quarterback if he leads the 49ers to win on Sunday on Tampa Bay vs. Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

    Is a QB Controversy Brewing in San Francisco?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 18:17


    Willard and Dibs debate if there's a quarterback controversy brewing for the 49ers with Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.

    Seth Curry: "Steph was always open to the opportunity of me playing with him"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 12:08


    Warriors guard Seth Curry, brother of Steph, joins the guys on the Crossover (Steiny, Guru, Willard, and Dibs) to talk about what led him to sign with the Warriors and team up with his older brother this offseason.

    Full Show -- Monday, October 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 207:40


    Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, October 6th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs explain why most of us evaluate quarterbacks in the wrong way, share why Purdy can be compared to Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow in a specific way, discuss what Mac Jones' play has allowed the 49ers to do, and more.   In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs celebrate a nearly perfect weekend for the 49ers, debate if you'd rather have Brock Purdy or Mac Jones as your quarterback if you consider their contracts, take calls from 49ers fans, and run through the 49ers' philosophy when it comes to their quarterback room. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to take calls from 49ers fans on the 49ers' quarterback room, discuss what makes Brock Purdy better than Mac Jones, Fade the Dibbers ahead of Monday Night Football, and more.   In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Audacy NFL Insider Jason La Canfora about the 49ers' 4-1 start and the 49ers' quarterback room, take calls from 49ers fans about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, and more.

    Crossover: Was that a PERFECT Weekend for the 49ers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 24:39


    Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) on a Monday edition of The Crossover. The guys react to Week 5 of the NFL season and discuss how great it was for the 49ers.

    Hour 1: Do We All Evaluate QBs Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 36:35


    In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs explain why most of us evaluate quarterbacks in the wrong way, share why Purdy can be compared to Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow in a specific way, discuss what Mac Jones' play has allowed the 49ers to do, and more.

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