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It’s the final episode. David and Oscar fire up their mics one last time and hit you with an abbreviated offseason plan before they ride off into the sunset after a 10-year run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar react to a heartbreaking and frustrating championship game loss. Topics include looking back to the success that was this season despite this one game, how the weakness in the secondary finally bit them, and an offense that never could get it going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar get you ready for the NFC Championship Game, previewing all you need to know about the 49ers’ third matchup of the season with the Rams. Topics include disguising on defense and why San Francisco makes it so hard to do, the game plans we expect to see from both defenses, whether the 49ers offense will get back on track and put up some points, and Matt Stafford against the blitz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap ANOTHER playoff win, as the 49ers travel into Green Bay and win ugly over Aaron Rodgers & Co. Topics include unexpected special teams dominance, another masterful effort from DeMeco Ryans and the defense, ugly offense from both teams, and the 49ers getting the win while checking very few of the boxes in their typical formula for success.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ Divisional Round matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Topics include Green Bay’s suspect run defense, how Rodgers carved up San Francisco’s secondary in Week 3 and what needs to change to prevent it from happening again, and the 49ers’ formula for victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a tense and sloppy Wild Card win in Dallas. Topics include the 49ers formula in full effect early on, San Francisco’s diverse run game, Jimmy’s Jekyll-and-Hyde performance, and another standout effort from the defensive line that kept Dak uncomfortable all game long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for playoff football! David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ Wild Card matchup with the Cowboys. Topics include whether San Francisco’s secondary will finally be exposed, the play of Dak Prescott and where he likes to attack, vulnerabilities in the Cowboys defense, and how the 49ers offense matches up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a wild end to the regular season with the 49ers coming back from 17 down to beat the Rams and get into the playoffs. Topics include a disastrous start, what changed that allowed the 49ers to get back in it, Jimmy G coming up big when it mattered, a standout performance from the 49ers receiving corps, and how the D-line took over after San Francisco couldn’t stop the pass in the first half.  tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ play-in game against the Rams in the regular season finale. Topics include which run game we’ll see from the 49ers this week, whether the Rams will adjust on defense and use more single-high looks, Matt Stafford being the Matt Stafford he’s always been, and season milestones in striking distance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a much-needed win as the 49ers handle business against the Texans. Topics include Trey Lance’s performance, DeMeco Ryans continuing to scare opponents out of attempting deep shots, the return of Davis Mills’ turnover-worthy plays, and where the 49ers sit in the playoff picture as we enter the final week of the regular season.   tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar offer some quick thoughts on the loss against the Titans in what might end up being the end of the Jimmy Garoppolo era in San Francisco before previewing a must-have game against the Texans. Topics include the full Jimmy G experience in Tennessee, what improvement we should expect from Trey Lance if he gets the start, Davis Mills and his recent stretch of play, and whether the Texans should look to use more max protect against the 49ers defense.  tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a comfortable home win over the Falcons that all but secures the 49ers’ playoff future. Topics include a standout performance from the defense led by the front four, the Falcons doing San Francisco a solid by waiting so long to start throwing deep, an efficient performance from the offense, and the one thing that Deebo Samuel can’t do.  tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices