This week the boys discuss the signing of British Lion, Kyle Sinckler, and the return of one of our own, Mitch Eadie. There's also the merits of the four contract renewals also announced this week. But where does that leave the squad for next season with the contracts of over 20 players coming to an end in June. Who will stay and who will go - we give our thoughts. We look at the ticket pricing for the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final and reflect on 8 out of our next 10 games appearing live ...
Feb 02, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this show we discuss Bristol’s dazzling second half performance to beat old rivals Gloucester 34-16. The win gets our league ambitions back on track and secures the Rifles Cup. Also find out why co-presenter, Lee, is keeping a low profile this week. We also give our opinions on the unfolding Saracens saga and give our thoughts on the Six Nations. In this week’s Gets My Goat, Miles unleashes his frustration. There’s nothing bottled up, that’s for sure. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears ...
Jan 26, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We discuss the last-minute try that salvaged a 7-7 draw against Zebre away in the Challenge Cup that was just enough for Bristol to gain the second-seed spot in the knockout phases. We take a look ahead to the quarter final against Dragons in April and who we may meet if we progress. With the injury list growing we debate who Pat will pick for the big league game against Gloucester - the 227th meeting with our Westcountry rivals. We finish this show by talking about the latest twist in the Sarac...
Jan 19, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We discuss Bristol Bears impressive 52-3 win against Brive to secure a home quarter final in the European Challenge Cup. But with the potential to grab a home semi final too, what team should we send to Italy next week? We also have a chat about the Six Nations and whether we’ll see any Bears called up for international duty. There’s also a ‘Gets My Goat’ to finish the show. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. Let us know what you think!...
Jan 12, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The boys discuss Bristol Bears 31-18 defeat at Welford Road and their first experience on the Supporters Club coach. They also witness a surprising dash to a Leicester kebab shop. We look ahead to the return of the European Challenge Cup with the home game against Brive; answer comments from social media; and give our updated predictions for the rest of the season. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. Let us know what you think!...
Jan 05, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Despite a bumper crowd at Ashton Gate the Bears put on a stuttering performance losing 21-26 to lowly Wasps. We discuss where it went wrong and what needs to change before the trip to Welford Road in the New Year. We also take a look at Bristol Bears' record against Leicester Tigers over the years. Finally, there's our Festive Quiz where you can pit your wits against Lee, Miles and Pete as question-master Tony takes a look back at the season so far. Don't miss this last show of the decade. Bears...
Dec 29, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The boys discuss what the 47-13 defeat at Allianz Park means for our season and we hear from fans after the final whistle. We look ahead to the big festive clash at the Gate against Wasps and speculate on who Pat will pick for that game. Finally, we reveal the findings from our Merchandise Survey and give you the latest on the brewing Bobblegate controversy. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. Let us know what you think!...
Dec 22, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We talk about the tries from hookers Will Capon and Harry Thacker that gave Bristol Bears an historic win against Stade Francis in Paris. In this show we hear from Bears and Stade fans about the game and the atmosphere in and around the stadium. We also look ahead to the league game away at Saracens and debate how Pat Lam will use the squad over the festive season with three league games in just over two weeks. The club's merchandise issues rumble on and there's a caterpillar that needs taming. ...
Dec 15, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ian Madigan returned to the side to help Bristol Bears seal another win in the European Challenge Cup - beating Stade Francais 37-11 at the Gate. We review this performance; talk to both Bears and French fans after the game; and look ahead to the rematch next weekend. We also reminisce about our live show* with BBC Radio Bristol last week and pick up on the latest transfer rumours. We end with a hairy, "Gets My Goat' feature! Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans...
Dec 08, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this show we take a close look at the Bear's 27-27 draw at Ashton Gate against London Irish. With a red card, uncontested scrums, a try-scoring bonus point and a last minute penalty there's lots to talk about in the show. We also look ahead to the upcoming games against Stade Francais; reflect on the signing of Fijian superstar Semi Radradra; and speculate on how else might be coming to BS3. There's also our upcoming collaboration with the BBC and we end with our regular 'Gets My Goat' featur...
Dec 01, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Wowza! Bristol Bears crossed the Channel for what looked like their toughest group fixture in the European Challenge Cup and outclassed Brive 0-36. This was the first time the French team had failed to score at home in 57 years! The boys discuss the stellar performance by the Bears and have a giggle about the live online coverage. They also look ahead to next week's league game at the Gate against London Irish and ponder on who may play in the fixture. There is also a special 'transfer rumours' ...
Nov 24, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode we have a pre-match beer with Bris Vadar (aka Andrew Cleaver) one of the club's biggest fans. We reflect on the 59-21 win against Zebre in the European Challenge Cup and speak to fans right after the game about Ioan Lloyd's performance and how far we can go in this competition. Bears Beyond the Gate is Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. Let us know what you think!...
Nov 16, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The boys are buzzing after Bristol Bears produce a magnificent comeback to beat Exeter Chiefs in Devon and go top of the Gallagher Premiership. We review the players performances and pick out some of the main talking points. We also discuss the salary-cap fine for Saracens and reflect on their -35 points penalty. Finally, there's an Exeter related 'Gets My Goat' this week. Bears Beyond The Gate is a podcast made by fans for fans. Cmon Bris. Let us know what you think!...
Nov 10, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this week's show we talk about the impressive defensive performance as Bristol Bears beat Sale Sharks 16-10 on a rainy night in south Bristol. We look ahead to the next game against Devon rivals, Exeter Chiefs; and give our final thoughts on the Rugby World Cup. Finally, our 'Gets My Goat' section puts the spotlight on the club shop. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. Let us know what you think!...
Nov 03, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode the boys review Bristol Bears narrow defeat away against Harlequins and look forward to the next home game against Sale. There's our thoughts on England's impressive World Cup semi-final win against the All Blacks and our chances against South Africa in the final. We answer some listeners' questions and finish with a Haka-related 'Gets My Goat'. Bears Beyond The Gate is a podcast made by fans for fans. Cmon Bris. Let us know what you think!...
Oct 28, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The boys are still buzzing after Bristol Bears 43-16 win over Bath in the first league game of the season. We review all the action at the Gate and speak to you, the fans, about your thoughts straight after the match. We discuss potential changes to the starting 15 for the next game away at Harlequins and do our regular Rugby World Cup review, including Siale Piutau's last game for Tonga and the quarter-final results. Finally, we receive information from a listener that we may have a 'mole' in t...
Oct 21, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The boys discuss the away defeat at Exeter and the performances that caught their eye. There’s news about a night out with a Pitbull. We look forward to the big league game against Bath and pick our starting 15. There’s also our World Cup round up and a certain commentator ‘gets our goat’ this week. This is a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. You can follow us on Twitter @BearsBeyondGate or email the show at [email protected] Let us know what you think!...
Oct 14, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this podcast Tony, Lee and Pete discuss the Bristol Bears home win over London Irish, we get fans' reactions to Tiff Eden's performance and hear from a player's Mum. We look ahead to the game against the Chiefs in Exeter and do our Bristol round-up from the World Cup. Pete explains why he was on the big screen at halftime last Sunday and we finish off with our 'Gets My Goat' section. Bears Beyond The Gate is made by fans for fans. Let us know what you think!...
Oct 08, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tony (TC), Lee, Miles and Pete talk about Bristol's narrow home win in the Premiership Cup against Gloucester - including Nathan Hughes debut - and look forward to the next game in the competition against London Irish. There's chat about the Bristol connections at the Rugby World Cup and our thoughts on this season's home and away kits. We finish with our regular feature 'Gets On My Goat' and Miles airs his opinions about Dance Cam. Bears Beyond The Gate is a weekly podcast about all things Bris...
Sep 30, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this second episode Tony, Pete and Lee discuss the Bears first competitive game of the season away at Harlequins in the Premiership Cup. What did we learn and how important is this competition? We also look ahead to the next cup game against Gloucester at Ashton gate on Friday 27 September. We also talk about the Bristol connections in England's first game at the Rugby World Cup against Tonga. In our 'Gets My Goat' section Pete talks about one of his pet hates at Ashton Gate. Bears Beyond The...
Sep 23, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first edition of this new Bristol Bears podcast your hosts Tony, Pete and Lee reflect on last season, how we've strengthened the squad and the players we're excited about seeing at Ashton Gate in the months ahead. We also ponder why the club decided not to send out new season ticket cards for many supporters. Bears Beyond The Gate is a podcast made by fans for the fans. Let us know what you think!...
Sep 16, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
