49ers 41 - Lions 33 Recap with Special Guest Mike Shumann: Jimmy Garoppolo Shines, Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett Out for the Season, Brandon Aiyuk Missing in Action, and Much Much More!

The Faithful Fanatic Podcast kicks off season three with a 49ers season outlook episode with special guest Kevin McKelligan. Nick and Kevin discuss: If the 49ers did enough this offseason to sell themselves as legitimate championship favorites. The win/loss ceiling and floor of the team How much confidence should we have in Trey Lance, and what the offense will look like in 2022. Players to watch in the team's upcoming preseason game against the Packers. The Faithful Fanatic is part of The Pigskin Podcast Network (TPPN) - sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code "TPPN" to receive a free card when you opt-in to Reignmakers, the first and only NFT fantasy football game licensed by the NFLPA.  Playing Reignmakers is simple. Buy, sell, bid, and win player card NFTs of the biggest names in the game through regular drops and auctions on DraftKings Marketplace. Craft lineups of athletes from your NFT collection and earn points for touchdowns, receptions, and more—just like daily fantasy football. Build your NFT franchise and enter FREE Reignmakers Football contests all season long to compete for MILLIONS IN PRIZES!

49ers' Super Bowl Champion, Mike Shumann, joins the podcast to analyze the team's win over the Bears and provide an updated outlook on the rest of the season.  Draft Kings promo of the week!  Head to the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and place a bet of FIVE dollars on any Week 9 team to win their game, and if they do, you'll receive TWO HUNDRED dollars in FREE bets INSTANTLY. If Sportsbook is not yet available in your state – DraftKings still has HUGE CASH prizes up for grabs all season long with their Daily Fantasy contests. DraftKings is giving all new customers a FREE shot at MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with their first deposit! Use promo code "TPPN" to unlock exclusive DraftKings offers! Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @MikeShumann @PigskinPodNet YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @Mike.Shumann

Grant Cohn joins The Faithful Fanatic Podcast to recap the 49ers' eventful bye week and preview the upcoming matchup against the Colts.  -John Lynch says there is no crisis. -DeForest Buckner meets with local media. -Is Paraag Marathe secretly at fault for the 49ers' woes?  -Is Kyle Shanahan invested in Trey Lance?  DraftKings now sponsors the Pigskin Podcast Network! Head to the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and place a bet of five dollars on any team to win their Week 7 game,  and receive TWO HUNDRED dollars in FREE bets INSTANTLY! If Sportsbook is not yet available in your state – DraftKings still has HUGE CASH prizes up for grabs all season long with their Daily Fantasy contests. DraftKings gives all new customers a FREE shot at MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with their first deposit! Use promo code "TPPN" to unlock exclusive DraftKings offers! Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @GrantCohn YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick - Grant Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic - San Francisco 49ers with Grant Cohn Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22

Mike Shumann joins the Faithful Fanatic Podcast, part of The Pigskin Podcast Network, to discuss the current state of the 49ers. The Pigskin Podcast Network is now sponsored by DraftKings! Head to the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and place a bet of ONE dollar on any week five game to receive ONE HUNDRED dollars in FREE bets INSTANTLY, as long as either team scores! The last 0-0 tie took place in 1943, so this deal is a no-brainer! If Sportsbook is not yet available in your state – DraftKings still has HUGE CASH prizes up for grabs all season long with their Daily Fantasy contests. DraftKings is giving all new customers a FREE shot at MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with their first deposit! Use promo code "TPPN" to unlock exclusive DraftKings offers! Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @MikeShumann @PigskinPodNet YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @Mike.Shumann

Joe "The Butcher Boy" Shasky, Co-Host of "The Morning Roast" on 95.7 The Game joins the Faithful Fanatic as a special guest.  Joe and Nick Discuss: Greatest 49ers' rivalries  Thoughts on the matchup against the Seahawks  Strengths and Weaknesses of Kyle Shanahan Whether or not the team is delaying Trey Lance's development  Much much more! DraftKings now sponsors the Pigskin Podcast Network! Head to the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and place a bet of ONE dollar on any week three game to receive ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY dollars in FREE bets INSTANTLY! If Sportsbook is not yet available in your state – DraftKings still has HUGE CASH prizes up for grabs all season long with their Daily Fantasy contests. DraftKings gives all new customers a FREE shot at MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with their first deposit! Use promo code "TPPN" to unlock exclusive DraftKings offers! Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @ButcherBoy415 YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick - 95.7 the Game Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic  Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @ButcherBoy415

Grant Cohn returns as a special guest on the Faithful Fanatic to dissect what is going on with the 49ers' struggling offense and why Kyle Shanahan's popularity is on the decline.  Other talking points:  Garoppolo gon' Garoppolo Thoughts on DeMeco Ryans Trey Sermon has been a significant disappointment How the loss to the Packers changes the outlook on the season.  DraftKings now sponsors the Pigskin Podcast Network! Head to the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and place a bet of ONE dollar on any week three game to receive ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY dollars in FREE bets INSTANTLY! If Sportsbook is not yet available in your state – DraftKings still has HUGE CASH prizes up for grabs all season long with their Daily Fantasy contests. DraftKings gives all new customers a FREE shot at MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with their first deposit! Use promo code "TPPN" to unlock exclusive DraftKings offers! Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @GrantCohn YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick - Grant Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic - San Francisco 49ers with Grant Cohn Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22

Mike Shumann joins the Faithful Fanatic Podcast, part of The Pigskin Podcast Network, to discuss the 49ers' upcoming prime-time matchup against the Packers.  The Pigskin Podcast Network is now sponsored by DraftKings!  Head to the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and place a bet of ONE dollar on any week three game to receive ONE HUNDRED dollars in FREE bets INSTANTLY! If Sportsbook is not yet available in your state – DraftKings still has HUGE CASH prizes up for grabs all season long with their Daily Fantasy contests. DraftKings is giving all new customers a FREE shot at MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with their first deposit! Use promo code "TPPN" to unlock exclusive DraftKings offers!  Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @MikeShumann @PigskinPodNet YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @Mike.Shumann

Former 49er and Super Bowl champion Mike Shumann returns as a guest to recap the 49ers' 41 to 33 win against the Lions. Tune in as Shu and Nick discuss: -Jimmy Garoppolo  -The questionable usage of Trey Lance -The polar opposite Week 1s of Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk -Trey Sermon a healthy scratch -Is there a gaping hole in the interior of the team's defensive line? Javon Kinlaw must return ASAP. -How the injuries to Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett will affect the season.  Be sure to subscribe and rate the pod on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @MikeShumann YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @Mike.Shumann

The regular season is here! Special Guest Bonta Hill joins the Faithful Fanatic Podcast, now part of the Pigskin Podcast Network, to preview the 49ers' upcoming game against the Lions. Bonta and Nick also give season-long predictions and why both feel the team will be playing football games well into January.  Subscribe and rate the Faithful Fanatic Podcast on your platform of choice! Social Media Accounts (auto-linked)  Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @BontaHill YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick - 95.7 the Game Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic  Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @BontaHill

The Pigskin Podcast Network (PPN) has officially launched! For the 3rd episode since the Faithful Fanatic Podcast signed with PPN, Grant Cohn returns as a special guest.  Grant and Nick assess the 49ers' 53-man roster, debate if Trey Lance ever had a fair chance of winning the starting job, and reflect on the biggest storylines from camp and the preseason.  Social Media Accounts (auto-linked): Twitter Accounts (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 - @FaithfulFanPod_ - @GrantCohn YouTube Channels (Subscribe!): Nick - Grant Facebook Pages (Like!): Faithful Fanatic - San Francisco 49ers with Grant Cohn Instagram (Follow!): @NinerNick_22 Episode Outline: 0:00 - 1:20 > Introduction. 1:21 - 18:50 > Did Trey Lance have a fair chance to win the starting job? 18:51 - 30:27 > Offensive 53-man roster assessment.  30:28 - 40:58 > Defensive 53-man roster assessment.  40:59 - 45:59 > The biggest storyline from the 49ers offseason.