Guy Haberman sits down with Fox’s Kevin Burkhardt, who will call Sunday’s 49ers-Cowboys game alongside Tom Brady, to preview the Week 9 matchup and look back on his long relationship with John Lynch.

Chapters:
0:00 Schedule Outlook
3:16 Kevin Burkhardt
3:54 Lynch’s Success
5:13 Lynch-Shanahan Origin
 7:23 Brady Lessons
10:35 Cowboys Rivalry
11:48 Broadcast Booths
12:22 Couch Viewing
14:41 Production Meetings

Guy Haberman sits down with Fox&rsquo;s Kevin Burkhardt, who will call Sunday&rsquo;s 49ers-Cowboys game alongside Tom Brady, to preview the Week 9 matchup and look back on his long relationship with John Lynch. Chapters: 0:00 Schedule Outlook 3:16 Kevin Burkhardt 3:54 Lynch&rsquo;s Success 5:13 Lynch-Shanahan Origin &nbsp;7:23 Brady Lessons 10:35 Cowboys Rivalry 11:48 Broadcast Booths 12:22 Couch Viewing 14:41 Production Meetings

Weekly 49ers analysis with the reporters and beat writers who cover the team up close. San Francisco 49ers broadcaster Guy Haberman and guests react to the last game, previews what's next, and gets to know the people behind the coverage — how they got their start, favorite games, and what it's like inside the building. Your press box seat, every week.

Weekly 49ers analysis with the reporters and beat writers who cover the team up close. San Francisco 49ers broadcaster Guy Haberman and guests react to the last game, previews what's next, and gets to know the people behind the coverage &mdash; how they got their start, favorite games, and what it's like inside the building. Your press box seat, every week.

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Kevin Burkhardt on 49ers-Cowboys, Tom Brady & the John Lynch-Kyle Shanahan Origin Story

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49ers broadcaster Guy Haberman sits down with Matt Barrows of The Athletic, in his 25th year covering the 49ers and co-host of the 49ers Plus/Minus Podcast, to talk about his debut thriller novel, the evolution of the team under Kyle Shanahan, and what makes Brock Purdy unique.

 00:00 – Intro
 00:55 – Matt’s debut novel, Muddy the Water, co-written with his sister
 01:12 – Growing up an Orioles fan outside D.C.
 03:04 – Writing on deadline as a reporter vs. writing fiction at night
 04:19 – How character names are chosen, and why some NFL names are great for storytelling
 06:38 – The 10-year wall, and covering eight 49ers head coaches in 24 years
 07:02 – How Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch were paired up and first met
 09:46 – Why the team’s 30-somethings may be its biggest advantage over the Bears
 12:30 – Why Brock Purdy’s real story would be “too cheesy” as fiction
 13:57 – Breaking down what makes Purdy a processing “unicorn,” and the S2 test
 16:28 – How Purdy may have changed the way Kyle Shanahan coaches
 17:36 – The balance between quarterback instincts and aging into mental peak
 19:39 – Comparing Purdy’s improvisational ability to Russell Wilson
 21:09 – Does this team have “it”? Comparing it to the 2011 and 2019 squads
 23:27 – Matt’s path from a small South Carolina paper to 30 years covering sports
 24:29 – The origin story behind writing Muddy the Water with his sister
 26:24 – A debate on quality binoculars at practice

49ers broadcaster Guy Haberman sits down with Matt Barrows of The Athletic, in his 25th year covering the 49ers and co-host of the 49ers Plus/Minus Podcast, to talk about his debut thriller novel, the evolution of the team under Kyle Shanahan, and what makes Brock Purdy unique. &nbsp;00:00 &ndash; Intro &nbsp;00:55 &ndash; Matt&rsquo;s debut novel, Muddy the Water, co-written with his sister &nbsp;01:12 &ndash; Growing up an Orioles fan outside D.C. &nbsp;03:04 &ndash; Writing on deadline as a reporter vs. writing fiction at night &nbsp;04:19 &ndash; How character names are chosen, and why some NFL names are great for storytelling &nbsp;06:38 &ndash; The 10-year wall, and covering eight 49ers head coaches in 24 years &nbsp;07:02 &ndash; How Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch were paired up and first met &nbsp;09:46 &ndash; Why the team&rsquo;s 30-somethings may be its biggest advantage over the Bears &nbsp;12:30 &ndash; Why Brock Purdy&rsquo;s real story would be &ldquo;too cheesy&rdquo; as fiction &nbsp;13:57 &ndash; Breaking down what makes Purdy a processing &ldquo;unicorn,&rdquo; and the S2 test &nbsp;16:28 &ndash; How Purdy may have changed the way Kyle Shanahan coaches &nbsp;17:36 &ndash; The balance between quarterback instincts and aging into mental peak &nbsp;19:39 &ndash; Comparing Purdy&rsquo;s improvisational ability to Russell Wilson &nbsp;21:09 &ndash; Does this team have &ldquo;it&rdquo;? Comparing it to the 2011 and 2019 squads &nbsp;23:27 &ndash; Matt&rsquo;s path from a small South Carolina paper to 30 years covering sports &nbsp;24:29 &ndash; The origin story behind writing Muddy the Water with his sister &nbsp;26:24 &ndash; A debate on quality binoculars at practice

49ers Insider Matt Barrows on Writing a Thriller Novel, Brock Purdy’s Mind & 24 Years Covering the Team

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Welcome to the Show

From High School Football to the NFL

The Challenges of Covering a Super Bowl Team

The Importance of Human Interest Stories

The Unique Experience of Covering the 49ers

The Value of Local News and Community Stories

The Impact of 49ers Games on Local TV Ratings

The Art of Interviewing NFL Players

The Art of Asking Good Questions

The 49ers' Defensive Line Improvement

Wedding Wisdom and Work-Life Balance

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Guy Haberman sits down with Matt Lively of KPIX/CBS — in his fourth season covering the team — for a conversation on local TV news, the art of the interview, and chasing human stories in a star-studded locker room.

Guy Haberman sits down with Matt Lively of KPIX/CBS &mdash; in his fourth season covering the team &mdash; for a conversation on local TV news, the art of the interview, and chasing human stories in a star-studded locker room.

KPIX's Matt Lively on Local News, Big Games & Finding the Human Story | The 49ers Guy

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Nick Wagner Joins the Show

A Decade of 49ers Football Under Shanahan and

The Art of Asking Football Questions

Kyle Shanahan's Coaching Philosophy

Brock Purdy's Film Study with Nick Wagner

The Mike Evans Factor

The Art of Interviewing Sources

49ers' Trade Deadline Prospects

DeForest Buckner and Tennessee's Dilemma

Nick Bosa and Edge Market Considerations

49ers' Roster Building Strategy

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's Dynamic

Keenan Eaken Turner's Hall of Fame Induction

The 1977 Notre Dame vs. Purdue Game

Keenan Eaken Turner's Legacy and Character

Closing Remarks and Show Information

Guy Haberman sits down with ESPN's Nick Wagner, in his 11th year covering the 49ers, to discuss his film session with QB Brock Purdy, head coach Kyle Shanahan's decade of evolution, and the trade deadline outlook, then talks with former 49ers broadcaster Ted Robinson about Keena Turner's induction into the 49ers Hall of Fame.

Guy Haberman sits down with ESPN's Nick Wagner, in his 11th year covering the 49ers, to discuss his film session with QB Brock Purdy, head coach Kyle Shanahan's decade of evolution, and the trade deadline outlook, then talks with former 49ers broadcaster Ted Robinson about Keena Turner's induction into the 49ers Hall of Fame.

Nick Wagner on Purdy’s Film Session, Ted Robinson on Keena Turner’s 49ers Hall of Fame Induction

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Kevin Burkhardt on 49ers-Cowboys, Tom Brady & the John Lynch-Kyle Shanahan Origin Story

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