The Grit Code Podcast

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Welcome to The Grit Code Podcast, where former NFL All-Pro Donte Whitner and Hall of Famer Patrick Willis break down what it truly takes to overcome setbacks, stay disciplined, and build greatness on ... more

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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

The Grit Code Podcast episodes:

August 14, 2026 49 | Bosa's Knee/Evans' Quad | Stribling Hype | First Pre Season Game! | Grit Code Podcast
Rod And Donte dive into the headlines of the week.
Nick Bosa's knee, problem or precaution?
Mike Evans' quad? What do these injuries actually mean?
Stribling is balling out at camp. What do we need to see to know this is for real?
Can Brock Purdy be the engine of this offense???
And, what do the fellas need to see in the first preseason game against the Titans?
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55min
August 07, 2026 48 | The 49ers Injury Problem YET AGAIN | DEEBO'S BACK! | Grit Code Podcast
Rod and Donte get into 10 hot topics for the 49ers today.
INJURIES, INJURIES AND MORE INJURIES!
Pearsall out for the season. Kittle still recovering.Evans, Black, Stribling, and more dealing with issues. This is no longer BAD LUCK. Do you look at the substation again and do a deep investigation?
Why the cover up for the Kyle Shanahan accident? Glad he's okay, but is something else going on??
Veta Vea is sitting there waiting to be paid. Should the 49ers go after him?
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1h 3min
July 24, 2026 47 | 49ers 2026 Championship Pressure | The Hidden Cost Of The NFL Lifestyle
Donte and Rod get it goin with discussion of current 49ers topics.
Deebo - Should the 9ers bring him back? Can he be effective? Is he washed?
Stribling -Is he ready? Should he be a focal point of the offense out the gate?
Will the injuries be the biggest worry or will it be the Seahawks or the Rams?
Then, the REAL section - the fellas talk the entourage tax, locker room competition and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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1h 2min
July 17, 2026 46 | The Portal Has Ruined College Sports! | 3 Big 49ers Questions | Grit Code Podcast
Rod and Donte take a deep dive into the mess that is NIL and the transfer portal. They dive into how it does not set up players for success in the real world.
They also get into some stories of the old ways that Donte was able to take advantage of.
They finish off with 3 big questions for the 49ers as they go into camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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58min
July 10, 2026 45 | Adios Aiyuk! | 49ers # 1 Offense?!? | Attack On The Low Level Millionaire | Grit Code Podcast
Rod and Donte dive into the nitty gritty of how women, friends, advisors attack the low level millionaire - aka the African American Football Player.
Women sliding into dms. Posting BBL pics. The players have lust in their eyes and are too young to realize what is happening.
They also get into what might be the final straw in the Brandon Aiyuk drama. His mental health and his future discussed.
And finally, the fellas dive into the 49ers offense and the prospect of them being at the top of the food chain this year.
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59min
July 03, 2026 44 | Aiyuk At It Again! | Are 49ers True Contenders? | Family, Money & Boundaries | The Grit Code Podcast
Rod and Donte are back at it and guess what? So is Brandon Aiyuk. He might owe the 49ers anywhere from 13-18 mill and the fellas have a lot to say about it.
Then the meat and potatoes. The real spill from Donte and Rod behind the curtain of a continued edition of Whitner Wallet.
Finishing off with some real talk about how good the 49ers actually could be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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52min
June 26, 2026 43 | George Kittle's Tight End University Route Running | Hitner's Player Money and Lifestyle Advice | Grit Code Podcast
A packed episode of zingers and advice.
First off, Rod and Donte dive into the Kittle running routes and doing drills at his Tight End University - IS THIS A GOOD IDEA? What should the 49ers do about this?
Then we get into the real life stuff. Donte and Rod talk about the constant money issues of players current and former as well as lifestyle decisions - drugs, alcohol and more.
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42min
June 19, 2026 42 | The Legacy Of Aldon Smith | Grit Code Podcast
Rod and Donte speak on the tragedy of Aldon Smith's passing. Donte spoke to some former teammates and has some words to share on that subject and what Aldon's legacy should be as a 49er.
They also talk about what is going on with men in sports and some hopes for the 49ers defensive line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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56min
June 12, 2026 41 | More Aiyuk Drama | Offseason What's More Likely? | Grit Code Podcast
Rod and Donte are at it again, breaking down the latest Brandon Aiyuk drama and the fatigue we all feel. What's next in this saga/ the rest of his career?
They also dive into the Ashtyn Davis signing. Just a solid back up or true safety room competition?
And the fellas do an off season "What's more likely".
Topics:
George Kittle games played
Christian Mccaffrey total yards
Defense Ranking
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1h 2min
June 05, 2026 40 | Myles Garrett Is A RAM! | Are The 49ers Screwed?!? | Grit Code Podcast
All Hell has broken loose. The Rams have traded for the best defensive player in the league, Myles Garrett!
With the Seahawks already ahead of the 49ers after last years showing what does this mean for the 49ers, the NFC West and the league at large?
Also - The Patriots have traded for AJ Brown! What does this mean for the Eagles and can the Patriots continue being contenders? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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38min

FAQs about The Grit Code Podcast:

How many episodes does The Grit Code Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.