George Kittle enters his ninth season competing for a Super Bowl, but one of the best tight ends in the NFL is venturing into the podcast world.
Just days before the San Francisco 49ers start their season, Kittle took to social media to make an announcement.
Kittle announced on Sept. 5 that he and his wife, Claire, have started a podcast — “The Kittle Things.”
George Kittle and wife, Claire, Discuss New Podcast
With the announcement was an accompanying video that shows the Kittles interviewed quite a few fascinating figures, including Milwaukee Bucks‘ center Myles Turner, the WWE’s Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, comedian Shane Gillis, and NBA legend Charles Barkley.
Claire said not just sports will be discussed but also “George’s many random interests.” Topics include Pokémon, wrestling and Lego bricks.
“(And) we’re talking taking all of Charles Barkley’s money,” Kittle said.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever talks with George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers, his wife Claire Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers, and his wife Kristin Juszczyk during their game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on August 31, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
George Kittle and Charles Barkley Share Nice Moment
Barkley and Kittle recently met for the first time, and the podcast’s new Instagram page posted an endearing moment the NBA legend shared with the couple.
“I like you. We’d never met before last weekend,” Barkley said. “And you remind me of me when I played basketball. When I watch you play football, I’m like, ‘That dude loves playing football.’”
“I do,” Kittle said, flashing a wide grin.
Barkley spent 16 seasons in the NBA. He earned 11 All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA honors, and was named league MVP in 1993.
After his remarkable playing career, he transitioned into one of the most beloved basketball analysts, most notably appearing on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” alongside Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Ernie Johnson Jr.
He takes nothing he has for granted.
GettySTATELINE, NEVADA – JULY 11: Charles Barkley plays his shot from the second tee box during the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 11, 2025 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
“The one thing I wanted people to understand (was), man, I loved playing basketball,” Barkley said. “I felt I was so lucky and blessed to do something so stupid for a living. We’re not like teachers. We’re not firemen. We’re not policemen. We’re not somebody in the armed service. I said, dude, we hit the lottery of life. And all you got to do is go out there and bust your hump.
“And when I finally got a chance to meet you last week, I’m like, hey man, I really wanted to meet you this weekend because when I watch you play football, I know you love your job.”
George Kittle, an All-Time Great, Searches for a Ring
Last season with the Niners, the 31-year-old six-time Pro Bowler recorded 78 receptions for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns.
Kittle heads into the season as one of the league’s premier tight ends, joining a star-studded group that includes Travis Kelce, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta, and T.J. Hockenson.
He announced that the debut episode of his podcast will drop on Tuesday, Sept. 9, following the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener.
The 49ers kick off their campaign against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
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