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The Belligerent Beavs Podcast

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Belligerent Beavs is the dynamic intersection of Oregon State Athletics, nostalgia, pop culture, beer, and friendship. Join OSU alumni and best friends JP Bertram, Terry Horstman, and Benny Wehage every week for the latest in Beaver Sports news, game recaps, exclusive interviews, and unforgettable stories. Tune in for our unique blend of spirited discussions, throwbacks, and laughs, making every episode a celebration of Beaver Nation.
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Episodes

Episode 125 - Clemons Joins Football's Roster, Women's Basketball's Arizona Dominance, Gymnastics' Clean Sweep, And Wrestling's Trey Munoz Brings Home The Hardware

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we dive into Football's latest transfer portal victory with National Champion WR Darrius Clemons joining the team, discuss the potential of the new-look receiver room and Trent Bray's impressive handling of the situation, celebrate Women's Basketball's thrilling sweep over the Arizona schools, with a special focus on Raegan Beers's outstanding performance and Pac-12 Player of the Week honors, reflect on Men's Basketball's tough loss to Stanford a...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Episode 124 - Football's Return Of The Jam, Weekend Highlights For Hoops, Wrestling's Record Crowd, And Gymnastics Success

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we delve into the latest happenings in Football, including the exciting 'Return of the Jam' and what impact it could have on the future of the transfer portal, explore the resilient performances of both Men's and Women's Basketball over the weekend, finding positives despite the outcomes, highlight the incredible support for Wrestling, marked by a record crowd turnout at Gill for their match against Penn State, and celebrate Gymnastics’ shining p...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Episode 123 - Football's Sun Bowl Setback, A Path To Fixing The Bowl Game Problem, Hoops Deserves More Respect, And Wrestling Is Set To Square Off With Penn State

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we confront the tough end to Football’s season concluding with a Sun Bowl loss and discuss the implications of Silas Bolden and Tanner Miller entering the transfer portal, celebrate the continued success of the undefeated Women’s Basketball team, including their dominant performance against Oregon, applaud Men's Hoops' decisive victory over USC and preview their games against Washington State and Washington, highlight Wrestling's upcoming match a...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Episode 122 - Football's Commitsmas Joy, Sun Bowl Preview, Women's Hoops Undefeated, And Men's Basketball Set To Open Conference Play

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we celebrate 'Commitsmas' with excitement over Football's latest commits Gabarri Johnson, Jordan Anderson, and Amarion York, dive into the Sun Bowl depth chart, share our predictions for the Bowl game against Notre Dame, and give a heartfelt thank you to the eight sixth-year seniors who have greatly impacted Beaver Football. On the hardwood, we discuss the undefeated Women's Basketball team finally gaining recognition in the AP Poll and look ahea...

Dec 27, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 45

Episode 121 - Pac-12's New Power Duo, Fresh Faces For Football, Hoops' Hot Streak, And Men's Soccer Stars Take The MLS Leap

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we're all about the big moves shaking up the Pac-12, thanks to OSU and WSU's latest court triumph putting them at the forefront of the conference's future, welcoming new talent to the Football team and discuss why football is buzzing with transfer portal news, including Oregon State receiving visits from several prominent QBs, share our excitement for the 2024 road game schedule, celebrate Women's and Men's Hoops undefeated streaks at Gill, with ...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 44

Episode 120 - Pat Casey's Hall Of Fame Honor, Football's Transfer Portal Buzz, Men's Soccer's Season Finale, And Hoops Highlights

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we celebrate Pat Casey's induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, delve into the aftermath of Jonathan Smith's departure and the rise of Coach Trent Bray, along with discussing standout players and transfer portal buzz, reflect on Men’s Soccer's bittersweet end to a phenomenal season, and round off with the latest continued success of Men's and Women's Basketball early season play.

Dec 11, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 43

Episode 119 - Trent Bray Takes The Helm, Men's Soccer's Historic College Cup Berth, Women's Hoop's Undefeated Streak, And Football's Sun Bowl Prep

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we discuss Trent Bray stepping up as Oregon State's new Head Football Coach and explore his initial moves, staff announcements, and the impact of key player changes as we look toward the Sun Bowl against Notre Dame, celebrate the monumental achievement of Men's Soccer clinching their first-ever College Cup appearance, and tip our caps to Women's Basketball for their undefeated streak and Coach Rueck's record-breaking success.

Dec 04, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Episode 118 - Jonathan Smith Leaves Oregon State For Michigan State, Beaver Football's Next Move, And Men’s Soccer Smacks SMU In The Sweet Sixteen

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we grapple with the seismic news of Football Head Coach Jonathan Smith’s departure from Oregon State to Michigan State, delve into the implications of his move on Oregon State Athletics, pay our respects to the student athletes who persevered through this tumultuous season, ponder what the future may look like for the Football program, and celebrate the incredible achievement of our Men's Soccer team, who stormed past SMU with a staggering 7-1 vi...

Nov 26, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 41

Episode 117 - Football's Heartbreak In Reser's Pac-12 Finale, A Civil War Preview, Men's Soccer's Sweet Success, And Mixed Results For Hoops

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we reflect on the end of the Pac-12 at Reser Stadium as we know it, following a close loss to UW, dissect the game's key moments and the impact of weather on Senior Day, ramp up for HATE OREGON WEEK, discuss strategies for a triumphant Black Friday at Autzen, celebrate the Men's Soccer's stunning shutout over Portland, securing their spot in the Sweet 16 against SMU, and cover the contrasting outcomes in basketball, with Women's Hoops dominating ...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 51 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Episode 116 - Football's Record Win Over Stanford, A Top Ten Showdown At Reser, Hoops Off To Strong Start, And Men's Soccer Hosts At Legendary Lorenz

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we discuss Game Day's snub of Corvallis, dive into Football's historic thrashing of Stanford, setting the stage for an epic top ten clash with UW at Reser, celebrate Damien Martinez's remarkable season achievements and the team's offensive prowess, applaud the impressive start for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, with special focus on Raegan Beers' dominating performances, and gear up for Men’s Soccer as they prepare to host Seattle in the NCAA...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Episode 115 - Football’s Prime Victory, Basketball Season Tips Off, A Civil War Triumph For Women's Soccer, And Volleyball Battles

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we unpack Football's hard-fought win over Colorado and their rise in the AP Poll, setting the stage for a thrilling finish at Reser Stadium, ring in the new Men's and Women's Basketball season, show some love to Women's Soccer’s seniors and revel in their glorious Civil War victory, and delve into Volleyball’s challenging weekend against the mountain schools.

Nov 06, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Episode 114 - Senior Associate Athletic Director Sara Elcano Joins The Pod, Football's Desert Despair, Volleyball's Washington Triumph, And Soccer's Pitch Report

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we are thrilled to have Oregon State's Senior Associate Athletic Director Sara Elcano grace us with her presence, sharing insights from her pivotal role at Oregon State and the inception story of Bernice Beaver's return to the sidelines. We also discuss the recent challenges faced by Football and analyze the differing approach of Coach Jonathan Smith in road vs. home games, recount Volleyball's historic wins against the Washington schools, and re...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Episode 113 - Football Climbs The AP And Coaches Poll, The Bebes Survive Vegas, Raegan Beers On Lisa Leslie Watchlist, And Men’s Soccer’s Resurgence

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we dive into Football's rise in both the AP and Coaches Poll, share our tales and survival stories from our Vegas bachelor party trip, celebrate Raegan Beers' notable mention on the Lisa Leslie Award Watchlist, and dissect the recent resurgence of Men's soccer.

Oct 24, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Episode 112 - Football Storms Homecoming, Volleyball Sweeps The Arizona Schools, Women's Soccer Gets A Clean Slate, And Women's Hoops Maui Support Game

In this episode of Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we revel in Football's commanding Homecoming win over the UCLA Bruins, dive into an outstanding week for Beavs Volleyball that saw two significant victories and player accolades, celebrate Women's Soccer's defensive weekend, and highlight the upcoming Women's Basketball exhibition that benefits Hope Chapel's programs supporting Maui families as the community recovers from their recent wildfire.

Oct 18, 20231 hr 37 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Episode 111 - Big Game Boomer Joins The Pod, Football's Impressive Offensive Performance At Cal, Men's Soccer Fights To Weekend Draws, And Baseball's Recruiting Class Is Top 10

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, college football aficionado Big Game Boomer joins the pod fresh off a Sooners victory in the Red River Rivalry. We dive deep into his first-time trip to Corvallis and discuss Oregon State Athletics' standing on the national scale. We also dig into Football's riveting 52-40 win over Cal with standout performances from DJU and Jack Velling, shout out Men's Soccer's relentlessness as they finish the week with back-to-back draws, and celebrate Baseba...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Episode 110 - Reser Rocks As The Beavs Upset Utah, Mascarenas-Arnold And Miller Shine, Predictions For Saturday's Clash In Berkeley, And Men's Soccer Triumphs Over Washington

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we relive the euphoria of Friday night at Reser, where Football toppled the #10 Utah Utes in dominant fashion, highlight performances from inside linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold and offensive lineman Tanner Miller, delve into our predictions for the face-off with California Golden Bears in Strawberry Canyon, and recap Men's Soccer team's rousing win over Washington at Lorenz North.

Oct 04, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Episode 109 - Football Suffers A Palouse Heartbreak, DJU As The New Jackhammer, A Missed Sports Media Opportunity, And Fresh Men Hoops Threads Revealed

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we breakdown Oregon State Football's gripping battle in Pullman, delve into the gameplay of DJU and whether there's an opportunity to fill the shoes of the legendary Jack Colletto, critique a missed opportunity for FOX and ESPN that could've elevated Beaver Nation in the eyes of the national football fan, and welcome some dope new uniforms for the Men's Basketball team that have promise to move merch at the Beaver Store this season.

Sep 26, 20231 hr 51 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Episode 108 - Rodger Sherman Joins The Pod, Football Improves To 3-0, Joshua Gray Makes History, And The Giant Killers Strike Again, This Time On The Pitch

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with the remarkable Rodger Sherman (@rodger), where we chat about the highs and lows of his dream college football road trip, his new allegiance to Beaver Football, and the changing landscape of college football in general. We also dissect Football's rise to 3-0 with a victory over San Diego State, give a special shout to Joshua Gray for his historic touchdown, and lastly, but certainly not least...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Episode 107 - The Gang Goes To Court, Football Takes Care Of UC Davis, Reser Was DOPE, And McKenna Martinez Is A Masterful Soccer Player

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we go to court and discuss the ruling in Whitman County Superior Court that favored the Pac-2, dive deep into Oregon State's dominant win against UC Davis, with Damien Martinez opening Reser with a bang, celebrate the electrifying atmosphere at the Completed Reser Stadium, quickly look ahead to the upcoming SDSU game, shoutout Volleyball for their impressive performance at the Riverside Classic, and spotlight Women’s Soccer’s McKenna Martinez's s...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Episode 106 - Football Triumphs Over San Jose, DJU's Stunning Debut, Steadfast Defense, and Volleyball's Victory Over Oklahoma

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we dive deep into Football's resounding 42-17 victory over San Jose,marvel at DJU's explosive debut where he netted a whopping five touchdowns, marking an impressive start to his Beaver journey, give the defense a standing ovation with their rock-solid performance against a team that previously overwhelmed USC, analyze the admirable performances of Jaden Robinson and Ryan Cooper Jr. who proved the reliability of the team's depth, and shoutout Vol...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Episode 105 - The Famous Bebes Prediction Episode, Game-By-Game Forecast Of The 2023 Season, Volleyball & Women's Soccer Are Victorious, And Women's Hoops Winning In Italy

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, it's the most wonderful time of the year - The Famous Bebes Prediction Episode! We predict the Football season game-by-game with the keen insights you've come to expect from The Belligerent Beavs, plus we shout out to Volleyball for sweeping North Dakota at the Bobcat Classic, celebrate Women’s Soccer's Frenzy at Lorenzy shutout against UCSD, and update on Women’s Basketball who's claiming victories left and right in Italy.

Aug 30, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Episode 104 - Reser Revealed, Football's Burning Questions And Intriguing Positions, Hailey Coll Preserves The Win For Women's Soccer, And The Thompson Bros Are In The FIBA Basketball World Cup

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we delve deep into the newly unveiled Reser Stadium West Side and anticipate what it holds for Beaver Nation, address Football's most burning questions and take a closer look at the intriguing position groups that might define the season, celebrate Women's Soccer's Hailey Coll for stepping up and preserving a crucial win, and share an update on the Men's Hoops Thompson Brothers, who are representing Puerto Rico, together, at the FIBA Basketball W...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Episode 103 - Football Begins The Season In The Top 25, Wade Meckler Makes His Major League Debut, Soccer Season Is Around The Corner, And Matchups Are Set For Men's Hoops NIT Preseason Tip-Off

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we bring things back to normal and discuss Beaver Football entering the season in the AP Poll Top 25 and our excitement for the Football team's upcoming season, plus we celebrate Wade Meckler for his meteoric rise through the minor leagues and making his major league debut with The San Francisco Giants, look ahead to the start of the Men's and Women's Soccer season, and update on Men's Hoops who now have their matchups for the NIT Preseason Tip-O...

Aug 16, 20231 hrSeason 3Ep. 26

Episode 102 - Conference Realignment Reaches The Point Of No Return As Spineless Cowards Jump Ship, OSU's Complex Predicament, And Beaver Football Is Now America's Team

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we react to the devastating news as the Pac-12 crumbles, Oregon and Washington sneak away to the Big Ten at the 11th hour, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah throw up the white flag and follow Colorado to the Big XII, and the Oregon State Beavers are left to deal with the most complex predicament an athletic department has ever experienced.

Aug 08, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Episode 101 - The Bebeheimer Episode, Colorado Bolts Back To The Big 12, Ripple Effects For The Pac-12, And The Beaver Boyz Are Bashing In Falmouth

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, it's an explosive Bebeheimer Episode: we react to Colorado announcing its departure from the Pac-12 as they bolt for a return to the Big 12, discuss the ripple effects for the rest of the Pac-12 Conference, celebrate the success of the Beaver Boyz, Travis Bazzana and Gavin Turley, playing for the Cape Cod League's Falmouth Commodores, and shoutout softball alums Mariah Mazon and Frankie Hammoude on the start of their seasons with Athletes Unlimit...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Episode 100 - Belligerent Beavs Live! - Football's Fresh Recruit, Men's Basketball Coaching Shake-Up, And Baseball's All-American Honors

On this SPECIAL episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we celebrated our 100th episode with our first ever LIVE episode on Twitter and YouTube! We dive into the latest happenings in OSU sports. In football, we celebrate the addition of Andrew Brinson IV to the 2024 recruiting class and speculate on who will take over as 'Benny's Guy' for the 2023 season, discuss the departure of Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Tim Shelton and the implications of his cited reason, NIL, shoutout to Gavin Turle...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Episode 99 - A Beaverman Beat Podcast Crossover To Wrap Up Baseball Season, Historic Moments At Track And Field Nationals, Farewell To John Dunmore Jr., And Football Welcomes New Beavers

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we team up with Pat Beaverman of the Beaverman Beat Podcast to dive into all things Oregon State Baseball and more! Plus, we celebrate Tack and Field's Grace Fetherstonhaugh and Kaylee Mitchell's historic achievements at Nationals, applaud Jade Whitfield's All-America honors in discus, bid adieu to Football's John Dunmore Jr., and welcome on the latest Football recruit from the College of San Mateo, Jayden Dixon-Veal. 🔗: The Beaverman Beat Podca...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Episode 98 - Gymnastics Star Madi Dagen Joins The Pod, Baseball's Season Wrap-Up, A Look At The Team's Promising Future, And Football Season Is Around The Corner

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we're excited to welcome our special guest, OSU Gymnastics alumnus and Belligerent Beavs Athlete Madi Dagen to the pod! We also take a look at Baseball's 2023 season as it comes to a close in Baton Rouge, discuss the still-promising future of the team, and catch the scent of a 'Dam Right' tweet from Head Football Coach Jonathan Smith, heralding the latest addition to the Oregon State's 2024 Recruiting Class, Malachi Durant.

Jun 06, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Episode 97 - Baseball's Roller Coaster Ride, Baton Rouge Regional Preview, Salute To Coach Zelinka, And Football's Raised Stakes

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we dissect the Baseball team's bumpy journey at the Conference Tournament, preview the upcoming Baton Rouge Regional in the NCAA tournament where the Beavs will enter as the No. 2 seed, pay tribute to the late Coach Robert Zelinka, discuss the increased investment in Jonathan Smith’s staff following their thrilling 10-win season, and celebrate the commitment of high school receiver Logan Saldate.

May 31, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Episode 96 - Baseball's Bruin Bashing, Fetherstonhaugh's Track Triumph, Football's Gridiron Gains, And Women's Golf Heads To NCAAs

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we swing into action with Baseball's impressive victory over the Bruins, lifting them to their highest ranking this season, sing the praises of Travis Bazzana and discuss the disappointing clash with the UP Pilots, applaud Women's Track & Field as Grace Fetherstonhaugh sprints into the history books with two Pac 12 individual championships, supported by Kaylee Mitchell's second place in the steeplechase, celebrate the new Football addition of...

May 18, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 19
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