The California Golden Bearcast

This week the Bearcast returns to talk over the men’s basketball team improving to 8-3 in the Pac-12 and what needs to happen for the Bears to make the tournament. In football news, Aaron Cochran decided to depart over the weekend and the Bears found their new tight ends/special teams coach from a familiar Pac-12 foe. Lastly, our old coach Sonny Dykes was officially announced on Gary Patterson’s staff at TCU. Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bearcast returns just in time to cover all of the signing day news while also introducing you to the new faces around Cal football. Rob shares his insights from the signing day presser and we look forward to how the 2017 recruiting class might impact the Bears in the years to come! Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we return to the Bearcast to talk over Sonny’s surprising exit, the most recent coaching hires and what might be ahead for Cal football. Catch the abbreviated schedule below- Welcome back to the Bearcast Cal Football Cal Basketball Closing thoughts Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We welcome Atoms to the Bearcast to help us dive into the offseason news to date including the Sonny-Baylor rumors. We also give our picks for defensive coordinator replacements (should that happen) and bowl games to watch going into the holidays. Check out the schedule below! Three Top Talking Points Rob D-Rob Freshman All-American CHARLIE BUCKETS Lamar Jackson Andy Coaching carousel featuring Sonny Dykes Defensive coordinator Expectations for next season The Bearcast Awards: Rob, Andy and Atoms make their picks MVP Most Improved Unsung Hero Upcoming Bowl Games to watch: Andy: USC-PSU Rob: UW-BAMA Atoms: OU-Colorado Atoms Anti Bowl Pick: Florida-Iowa Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast we revisit yet another loss in the Big Game for the Bears and start to look towards next year for Cal football. Cal basketball is heating up and we talk over the scene inside Haas as true freshman Charlie Moore broke Shareef Abdur-Rahim’s freshman scoring record in a victory over UC Irvine. Check out the schedule below! Three Top Talking Points Andy Sonny’s unwillingness to adopt the underdog mentality Sonny’s answer to the field goal question Charlie Strong! Rob Sonny’s Post-Game Quotes Next year... Michigan vs Ohio State Next week Cal vs Stanford: The 119th Big Game Stadium vibes Press box experience Feeling in Berkeley after The Recap: Cal loses to ‘Furd Stats Moments Positives Negatives Adjustments Pac12 Game of the Week Recap Andy: UCLA vs $C Rob: Washington State vs Colorado Looking Ahead: Cal vs UCLA Line: UCLA - 4 X factor for the game Who do we need to watch out for on Offense/Defense? Prediction: Rob and Andy’s take! Upcoming Pac-12 Game of the Week Andy: WSU - UW Rob: Utah - Colorado Basketball: Cal beats UCI in OT Cal - UCI Recap MVP Next Game: Cal vs SDSU Recruiting Football: 2018 QB Adrian Martinez, 2017 OL Casey Roddick Basketball: BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD Closing: Questions from fans Will a Sonny Dykes coached team ever beat David Shaw? Coaches on the hot seat/recruiting progress so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was an interesting week outside of Cal athletics and we take a quick look at where things stand after the election results Tuesday. The Cal football team’s struggles continue as the Bears get trounced at Washington State and all eyes are on a must win game at home against Stanford. Cal basketball (officially) returns and the Bears defense was impressive. Check out the schedule below! Three top talking points Rob: 2/3/4/8 all lose! Clemson goes down but Watson goes off College Basketball is back, is Cal a basketball school now? Andy: Sonny’s refusal to play Ross Bowers Sonny’s Pac-12 record UW playoff chances after the SC loss The Recap: Cal gets blown out at Washington State Reactions Positives Negatives Pac-12 Game of the Week Andy: USC vs UW Rob: Colorado vs UCLA Looking ahead: THE BIG GAME IS HERE Line: Stanfurd by 14 X-factors for the game Who do we need to watch out for on ‘Furd? Prediction Game time: 2:30pm pacific Basketball: Cal starts 1-0 Recap Game experience/MVP Looking forward to UCI Questions from fans When is the right time to make a move at defensive coordinator? Will Cal ever be good again? Closing Big game week is here, Go Bears! Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 54 by Robert Hwang & Andy Johnston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast we relive the USC game that wasn’t and talk over Larry Scott’s comments about academics/scheduling. We take a look at some highlights around college football and the Pac-12 this past weekend as well as look forward to hosting Washington next Saturday. Take a look at the schedule below: Top three takeaways from the weekend Andy: Wisconsin vs Nebraska, TCU vs Texas Tech, Cal’s late start times and the Larry Scott interview Rob: Virginia vs Louisville, Michigan vs Michigan State, Washington State is ranked!? The Recap: Cal loses to USC 45-24 Stats Favorite moments Nightmare moments What we did well What we did poorly Pac-12 game of the week Andy: Washington vs Utah Rob: Washington State vs Oregon State Looking Ahead: Cal vs Washington Line: Washington -17 X factor for the game Who do we need to watch out for on defense/offense Prediction Pac-12 games to watch Andy: Oregon vs USC Rob: UCLA vs Colorado Basketball Cal needs to get a forward or center. Troy Brown watch begins Closing See you at Memorial Saturday night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast we cover another cardiac Cal performance at memorial stadium and look towards the USC game this coming evening. The format gets a couple midseason adjustments as we and the Bears head towards the final stretch of Pac-12 play. Check out the schedule below! Cal vs Oregon: The Experience Stadium vibes Press box experience Postgame in Berkeley The Recap: Cal beats Oregon in double OT Stats Favorite Moments Nightmare Moments What we did well What we did poorly Highlights from other Pac-12 games Looking Ahead: Cal vs USC, Thursday 7:30pm Line: USC -16, over/under 75.5 X factor for the game Who do we need to watch out for on USC? Prediction: Rob and Andy’s take! Fan Questions Basketball: The season approaches Ira Lee chooses Arizona. Rob is sad Exhibition game next Thursday for Cal Closing Beat SC Come join us at the next basketball game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast NFL network fantasy football analyst James Koh stops by in a special segment recapping his time at Cal. As for the Cal related news, we talk over the surprise year in the Pac-12, what coaches are on the hot seat and expectations for the Oregon/Cal game this Friday. Take a look at the schedule below! Kickoff: Top 10 wobbled a bit this week Navy is ranked in the top 25 Football talk: New Cal commits! Recapping the weekend games Other Pac-12 games upcoming this week Oregon vs Cal: Friday, 7:30pm at Memorial Stadium on ESPN Cal is currently favored by three and the over/under is 87.5 What do we need to improve in the bye week? Who is the X factor to look out for on Friday? Who do we keep an eye on for Oregon? Stat analysis at the halfway point Prediction Basketball: Ira Lee to decide this week, somebody check to see if Rob is ok Special Guest: James Koh James joins Rob to talk the good old days at Cal and gets the inside scoop on fantasy football *We had some internet lag during our recording so some audio parts may sound warbled. Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast we take a long look at what went wrong against Oregon State and what the rest of the season looks like. We also talk over our expected wins going forward and what Cal should do to avoid any late season disappointment. Take a look at the schedule below: Kickoff: Weekend highlights FSU wins on a blocked PAT Michigan drops 78 points against Rutgers and shuts them out Football Talk: Cal vs OSU: Cal loses 47-44. Stats, favorite moments, nightmare moments, what we did well, what we did poorly and adjustments for Oregon Other Pac-12 games this week and upcoming games for the bye week Basketball: Ira Lee tweets out cryptic tweet with him in a Cal jersey Jabri Abdur-Rahim, son of Shareef, gaining interest from college programs including Cal Closing: Doomsday scenarios and potential coaching adjustments Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast, we sit down to digest the disappointing Arizona State game and talk over the rest of the weekend action in the Pac-12. We also pay tribute to two star athletes, Jose Fernandez and Arnold Palmer who both passed away. Take a look at the schedule below: Kickoff: RIP Jose Fernandez and Arnold Palmer Notre Dame falls to Duke, Wisconsin beats Michigan State Ole Miss destroys Georgia, Tennessee finally beats Florida! Auburn beats #18 LSU in wild fashion, Les Miles is fired Football Talk: Cal vs ASU: Cal loses 51-41 (2-2 on the season) The Recap: Stats, favorite moments, nightmare moments, what we did well, what we did poorly, adjustments for next week? Other Pac-12 games this past week Next week: Utah comes to Berkeley. #18 team in the country, Cal is favored? Troy Williams (quarterback) will be a handful Other Pac-12 games to look out for Basketball: Ira Lee names Cal in his top 3 alongside Arizona and Oregon Team photoshoot, guard rotation looks solid Closing: Wrapping up the week that was Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One week after a rather disappointing Cal loss, we reconvene to talk over a Cal victory that could have a massive impact on the 2016/2017 season. Avi and Trace also stop by to bless us with their knowledge and unique perspective on Saturday night’s action. We look forward to Arizona State and make some predictions for next week’s version of the Bear Raid after dark. Check the schedule below- Kickoff: First home game of the season, what a game! SDSU beats Northern Illinois 42-28. Pumphrey 220 yards, 9.6 yards per carry and three touchdowns. Football Talk: Marshawn’s new Cal X Beastmode gear is on sale at the student store and around the stadium. It’s fire and benefits the family first foundation. Olympic athletes honored at half time (Ryan Murphy had his medal on!) Cal vs #11 Texas: Cal wins 50-43. Thoughts on the game, team and program going forward? What kind of impact will this have on recruiting, stats from the game, favorite moments, nightmare moments, what we did well and what we did poorly. Looking forward to next week: ASU (3-0) preview. They beat UT-San Antonio 38-32, narrowly beat Texas Tech week 2 68-55. Keys to victory, worst case scenario and predictions. Closing: Thanks to our guests! Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bearcast returns to help recap the San Diego State win that wasn’t and looks towards the Texas game for a bounce back victory. We also dive into some disappointing NFL news and take a look at what is to come in the upcoming weekend in the Pac-12. Catch the schedule below: Kick Off: Central Michigan vs Oklahoma State...WOW TAMU dropped 67 points Keenan Allen :( Football Talk: Cal vs SDSU: The recap, stats, favorite moments, nightmare moments, what we did well, what we did poorly, adjustments for Texas Around the Pac-12: Washington State vs Boise State Previewing Texas: Top 15 team, Charlie Strong is a fantastic coach. Vastly improved compared to last season, Buchele and Swoopes will be a handful to stop. Closing: Upcoming games in the Pac-12 Thanks and remembrance for 9/11 Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bearcast returns for the regular season, recapping the Hawaii-Cal game in Sydney while also discussing the disappointing opening weekend for the Pac-12. We also dive into what Marshawn’s presence means for the team and some favorite as well as forgettable moments from Cal’s season opener. We close with basketball updates as we expect the 2016/2017 Men’s Basketball recruiting class to potentially rival their best ever. Catch the schedule below: Kick Off: Marshawn’s new Beastmode gear is INSANE, check it out at your local Beastmode store. Football Talk: Cal vs Hawaii recap: Stats, favorite moments, nightmare moments, what we did well and what we did poorly. San Diego State Preview: Top 25 ranked team, Donnell Pumphrey is still there and they are stacked on the offensive line. Next weekend’s Pac-12 games: Take your pick of all the upcoming Pac-12 games with eyes on the Utah vs BYU matchup. Men’s Basketball: Coach Martin and Jason Kidd watched the Cal football game together. Cal uses the Big Board in Haas to do their film study and scouting reports. Alec Hickman decommits. Trevon Duval #3 on Scout and #5 overall on Rivals has Cal in his top 10. University news: Chancellor Dirks steps down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast we celebrate the arrival of the 2016 Cal Football season. The Bears have left to Australia and the final preseason depth charts have been released with a few interesting surprises. We preview our first opponent, the 2016 Rainbow Warriors, and make a few bold takes as we look towards Friday’s game. Check out the schedule below: Football talk: Updated depth chart, surprises, x-factors and sleepers Cal vs Hawaii: Cal is a 23 point favorite. The game will be hosted on ESPN or ESPN 2 on Friday at 7pm pacific. Basketball Recruiting: Ira Lee lists Cal in a new top 5, Rob is excited Hard Knocks: Have you seen Jared Goff star on HBO yet? Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As fall camp rolls into its second week, the Bearcast takes time to talk over the early results of the Olympics and some transfer news from a few taller wideouts. Rob dives into fall camp to date and talks about why you all should buy the hype when it comes to Cal this year. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on Nike vs Under Armour and the impact it could have on the Cal brand going forward. Find the schedule below: Rio 2016: Cal would be in sixth place if it were its own country Football talk: Austin Aaron retires, Carlos Strickland transfers back home and Greyson Bankhead looks like he had a major operation on his leg Rob's Fall Camp Breakdown: Who is standing out in camp so far? Why is Nam so hyped!? Basketball: Jaylen Brown dons number 7, Ivan Rabb listed as a candidate for 2016 NCAA player of the year and basketball recruiting keeps on rolling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Only a couple weeks prior to coach Franklin's departure, coach Dykes was on the record expecting to retain his entire coaching staff. If you remove the major departure at offensive coordinator, the Bears return a very experienced coaching unit along with more than a few capable players. There was no bigger surprise this offseason than the arrival of Jake Spavital from Texas A&M, who fills into Tony Franklin's big shoes. The Bears offense last year was just short of elite and many expect the Bears to make another quantum leap come fall. This week on the Bearcast we dive deep into our first offensive preview, explore the former and active Cal athletes heading to Rio and discuss Donovan Frazier's account of the Fabiano Hale incident. Check out the schedule below! Rio 2016: 42 athlete's and 8 coaches represent the University of California, Berkeley in the summer olympics Cal Football talk: Ryan Gorcey released a phenomenal piece on Damon Harrington and former walk-on lineman Donovan Frazier Recruiting: Najee Harris dons the Oski beanie First look at the 2016 Cal offense: Who needs to make the biggest leap? Who could possibly redshirt? Scheme: Do we rely a bit more on the running game this season? Pick your surprise contributors Basketball: Ira Lee names Cal in his top six among Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Kansas and U$C Questions from fans: What types of plays on offense do you want to see run under Spavital? What types of plays do you not want to see run with this offense? Can we expect at least one trick play per game? Do you guys have a favorite trick play? If yes, what is it? Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the olympics on the horizon, there may be no better story than former Cal Bear Jahvid Best making the team for St. Luica. Best, whose NFL career was cut short by concussions, is the first ever former NFL player to make the olympics. Cal setter Carli Lloyd will join Best in Rio playing for the United States women volleyball team. This week on the podcast we dive into our newly minted olympic athletes, take a long look at the first iteration of the football depth chart and answer fan questions regarding new uniform ideas for 2017. Check out the schedule below: Rio 2016: Welcome Jahvid and Carli! Cal Football Recruiting: 5* running back Malcom Askew visiting Cal (current Auburn commit). 4* linebacker Rahyme Johnson and former UCLA commit has Cal moving up his list Depth Chart Released: Initial reactions, surprise starters, disappointing drops and expected changes. We cover them all Cal Basketball: Jaylen Brown named to the 2nd summer league team. Wendell Carter (5* power forward) puts us in his final 8 Questions from fans! Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a week full of controversy in and outside of the university, we talk over the black lives matter movement and the Damon Harrington investigation at length. We also talk over a new recruit for Cal football and welcome a special guest to talk over Jaylen Brown's potential impact on the Celtics. Join us below! Program schedule: Davis Webb makes Maxwell watch list Alex Funches commits to the Bears! Jaylen Brown competes in first summer league game, sits out his second game (hyper extended knee) Tyrone Wallace plays as well and is seeing good early minutes Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast featured a deep dive into the latest football recruiting news and some analysis on our newest quarterback commit, Chase Garbers. We also live streamed the NBA draft and you'll hear the exact moment Tyrone Wallace was drafted Thursday night. Check out the schedule and recording below: Football Offseason Talk: Kline departs to Fresno State, Dykes gives a glowing recommendation Demetris Robertson is on campus, breathe everyone Chase Garbers commits to Cal fresh off taking MVP honors at the Elite 11's Da'Quon Patton, JUCO linebacker, commits. Tape looks awesome Jared Goff inks his rookie deal, over 18 million guaranteed Hoops news: Jaylen Brown goes #3 to the Celtics! Rob is torn on getting a jersey Tyrone goes #60 to the Jazz while we are recording. Excitement ensues Cuonzo finally inks his contract! Marcus Lee commits, Rob called it Jemarl Baker is moving up the basketball rankings, now a four start recruit and nearing the top 50 Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are things that make you step back and appreciate what you have in this world and sadly an incident reminded us of that at UCLA this week. All jokes aside about our baby brothers, we are united as a family of California and our thoughts as well as prayers are with those at UCLA. This week on the Bearcast we take a deeper look at Cal football's upcoming schedule (hint: it is a lot of night games) and we talk in depth about the Warriors remarkable comeback against OKC. Rob dives deep into the Jordan Mathews departure and explains Tim O'Toole's potential impact on the program. Catch the schedule below: Cal Football Offseason Talk: 2016 Season Games (about half the year). Hawaii, 7pm, San Diego State 7:30pm, Texas 7:30pm, Oregon 7:30pm and USC 7:30pm. Recruiting: Welcome another Jaylen! OLB from Rome, Georgia. Welcome Gabe Siemieniec from Canada, eh? Basketball updates: Jordan Mathews graduates in three years and likely heads to Gonzaga. Marcus Lee comes and goes without a commitment. Cal offers Ira Lee AAU teammate Juhwan Harris-Dyson and teammate of Cal commit Jemarl Baker. Baseball: Sadly, we didn't make the college world series . Questions from fans! With the addition of Tim O'Toole, what next steps will we see in Cal basketball? How much do you know about Tate Martell and his character? Who is going to score next season!? Will Rabb get 30 shots a game!? As always take a listen below, subscribe on iTunes, follow us on Soundcloud and GO BEARS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we cover the big news from down south regarding our baby brother UCLA and Under Armour along with a local recruit and potentially major basketball news on the horizon. We also touch on Cal baseball's tough finish to the season, Men's and Women's tennis late success and if we are allowed to call Davis Webb by his real name...Jason Bourne? Football Talk: Cal Football offseason, how is Kenny looking up north? Basketball: Marcus Lee returns to college and immediately transfers from Kentucky. Could the Bears be a sleeper? Women's Basketball: Gabby Green transferring Baseball: Tough losses last weekend, the Bears may be on the outside looking in Both Cal tennis teams make the final four! The main discussion of the night: Cal vs UCLA under armour deals. How does the recent recording breaking UCLA Under Armour deal impact Cal? We extend a former podcast invitation for Mike Silver to join us on the Bearcast! #silveronthepod Questions from fans! How does Davis Webb change the the battle for starting quarterback? Now that Davis Webb is on the team, how soon until the David Webb--Jason Bourne jokes are permitted? Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we cover another two big football commits and one massive basketball commit. Also we dive into Rob's life hacks at Evans field, the need for an updated version of the classic UC Berkeley advertisement and discuss Davis Webb's pro prospects: Football Talk: Davis Webb is here, what are his pro prospects? Football recruiting: Welcome Michael Onyemaobi, 3* athlete from Temecula. Basketball: WELCOME CHARLIE MOORE, 4* point guard from Chicago with ties to Jerome Randle The NBA lottery is set: We take a look at some mock drafts and landing spots for Jaylen Brown Baseball: The Bears outscored Northwestern 59-5 over a four game sweep. 59 to 5! Questions from fans: How does Webb fit in our offense? Strengths/Weaknesses? What is Berkeley's best grad school for transfers? Any news on Najee Harris or the Cuonzo contract situation? Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the podcast we start off with embracing the love of Steph Curry mania, talk over some wishes and wants from old recruiting classes as well as take a look at our former Bears in the NFL: Football Talk: Teams are raving about our Wide Receivers! Recruiting: Jeremiah Hawkins commits to Cal! Jacob Peeler does it again! Basketball Talk: One scholarship spot left, who is most likely to take it? Hoping for Olejniczak Jaylen Brown is off to the combine! We talk over his pro prospects, best team fit, best coaching fit and comparison for both ceiling and floor Baseball: We are struggling but look to make the college world series Rugby wins another national title! Questions from fans! A discussion about Dykes seeming inability or lack of interest in recruiting any kind of talent and speed on defense If you could pick one recruit to flip from our team from the guys we offered the last three years, who would it be? Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the Bearcast we welcome a new co-host, give thanks to Trace and chat about a variety of subjects: Jared Goff goes #1 overall!! Trevor Davis heads to the Packers with Aaron Rodgers Kenny heads north to Seattle Lasco heads to Nola Undrafted free agent mayhem: Darius White and Stefan McClure head to the Colts, Darius Powe goes to New York, Bryce Treggs stays local with the 49ers, Mo Harris heads to DC and Stephen Anderson as well as Jalen Jefferson are en route to Houston Demetris Robertson update: WE GOT HIM! Basketball Updates: Transfer updates, new assistant coaches, Jaylen Fisher in the mix? Baseball is struggling of late Take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, repost it on Soundcloud and send us some feedback! Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the Bearcast, we made the arduous journey across the Bay Bridge to talk SF Chronicle beat writer and copy editor Steve Kroner (@SteveKronerSF on Twitter). With Steve, we were able to cover many topics: The NFL Draft, and whether a team that takes Goff will take one of his receivers The shiny new Under Armour deal How brands can affect recruiting Your weekly Demetris Robertson update Basketball for 2016 and beyond Jaylen staying and Ivan leaving Why the term legacy is moot Devin Watson and other transfer talk Cal baseball and their continued fortunes Daulton Jefferies and his draft stock And much more So take a listen, subscribe, rate the podcast on iTunes, and send us some feedback if you'd like. And as always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Cal podcasting experience that your life has been missing. Or has been having if you've been listening to us for any period of time. On this week's edition, wee covered a plethora of subjects, including: The spring game in all it's splendor Quarterback roulette The strength of the new receiving core A lack of current depth on the defensive line Vic Enwere and Billy McCrary: The Rhyming Running Dynamo Is Demetris Robertson here yet? Are Jaylen and Ivan still here? Who are all these transfers and are they coming? Will Brandon Chauca be able to negotiate peace with the Romulans? You get all this and so much more by listening to this free edition of the Bearcast. Subscribe on iTunes and rate us, plus we'd love to hear from you. Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another episode of the Bearcast with Special Guest Eugene Choo of Cal Rivals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the reigning, defending, and undisputed Cal podcast champion of the world, Rob and I didn't have too much planned, so we pulled an excellent episode out of the ether. On this episode, we talked about the following: A race to be the starting quarterback The change in the year to year depth chart Will an injury to Damariay Drew affect the secondary? Who will play in Drew's place? Rabb and Brown watch Potential Basketball transfer news Baseball, and how well it has gone so far Brett Cumberland and the draft prospects of the baseball roster The possibilities for Women's basketball We answered all of atoms's questions And so much more So listen, subscribe, and ask us some questions, as we most certainly deliver. As always, go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the return of the greatest Cal sports podcast to ever exist, Rob and I chortled about the hypothetical situations that surround Cal sports. That misery led us to the following topics: The newest LB commitment, Jordan Kunaszyk The newest segment, Hypothetical Cal History What would have happened if Aaron Rodgers stayed in 2005? What Kevin Riley scored against Oregon State? What if Josh Shipp's shot didn't count? Baseball, success, Brett Cumberland and Moneyball The hypothetical landing spots for Jared Goff Pros and cons of those landing spots And so much more So subscribe and rate us on iTunes, and be sure not to dwell on the past like we do because that is not worthwhile. Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Bearcast, we welcomed meteoric superstar Nam Le to our humble show to discuss football, shootyhoops, and lukewarm takes. In particular we discussed: The state of your QB competition Defensive line and linebacker discussions Who's going to play wide receiver for us next year How many times can Trace say "Bankshead" instead of "Bankhead" Pro day The fantastic performances of Bryce Treggs and Darius Powe The week from hell in basketball A timeline, and how this past week compares to other Cal weeks of despair A little treatise on baseball And so much more So listen to our entertaining, slightly professional work. Rate us on iTunes, ask some questions, and give us any feedback you can. And as always, go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the reigning, defending, most beautifully crafted, artfully distinguished, definitively gorgeous, mind-bendingly fantastic, and highest rated Cal sports podcast in the history of Cal sports podcasts, Rob and I ran the gamut, going through the field of 68. We covered the following: The NCAA tournament and our picks The draw Cal has going in Spokane The sudden firing of Yanni Hufnagel The past week of games for the Bears in the Pac-12 tournament The upcoming pro day The start of spring Football, and a few standouts Johnny Dawkins being released from mediocrity And so much more So take a listen, subscribe on iTunes, and as always, go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of the highly professional, not at all irrational Bearcast, we opened up the rolodex and called in the nicest person I've ever met that wears a fedora, the ubiquitous Ryan Gorcey. With the guy who makes a living on knowing about everything Cal related and a bag of chips, we were lucky enough to put up the mics, say a little bit, and let Ryan do his thing. We covered the following: Spring football being here Time spent in Vegas as a child versus now X-factors for Spring camp Draft stock and the combine for those who have left Chances in the Pac-12 Tournament Chances in the NCAA Tournament Baseball season and sweeping Texas The level of talent for this year's team And so much more So take a listen, rate us, and subscribe on iTunes. As always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the illustrious, five-star, incomparable, and greatest ever Cal sport related podcast to appear on the internet, Rob and I covered a myriad of things, some of which I will list below: The NFL combine Zach Kline's potential return Small hands, and how dumb the thought is The final ballad of Tyrone Wallace The crazy athleticism of Jaylen Brown An undefeated home slate for the first time since 1960 The potential of five players leaving from this team The excellence of Cal's women's tennis and baseball teams Answering your questions Pac-12 coaches as wrestlers And so much more So take a listen, subscribe, and send us some questions, we love to answer those. But, as always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here we go on episode 25 of the Bearcast, which was quite a bit of fun. Here's what we've got in store for you this time around: Discussion of Bears in the NBA, i.e. Sean Marks as Brooklyn's new GM and Jorge getting signed by the Hornets It's combine season, so we discuss that as well Pac-12 coaches as wrestlers The first MBB road sweep of the year The issues facing the women's basketball team. Baseball season starting and their series against Duke And much more So subscribe, send us some questions, and give us some feedback, we love to hear from you. And as always, go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of the most compelling Cal sports podcast to ever hit the internet. Rob and I discussed a plethora of topics, such as the following: Last week's basketball victories over the Oregon schools Helpful dates for spring football Kristine Anigwe and her contributions The return of Tyrone Wallace and what that means for Sam Singer Our Cal student-athlete Mt. Rushmore More questions from listeners that we answered And much more... So take a listen, send us a question, and subscribe on iTunes. And as always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello and welcome to the 23rd episode of the most memorable, daring, and not terribly outrageous podcast focused on Cal sports and whatnot. On this week's episode, Rob and I talked about the following: The Super Bowl aftermath in the Bay Area The signing day spectacle Our thoughts on the recruits The hiring of Jake Spavital and what it could mean for the offense The respective men's and women's games against Stanfurd The next matchup against the Oregon schools Baseball season is afoot The retirement of Marshawn Lynch Financial issues in the athletic department And some other good stuff So give us a listen, rate us on iTunes, and as always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of the most enthralling Cal sports podcast to ever exist in the history of the University of California. Probably. On this episode, Rob and I talked about a plethora of things, such as the following: Recruiting More recruiting Don't tweet at recruits Pessimism in Cal fans? That totally seems new The disappointment of the basketball trip to the mountain schools The women's team splitting against the Washington schools Eating around Berkeley Super Bowl stuff And much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode 21 of the Bearcast, the only 5 star rated podcast on iTunes about Cal sports. On this fine episode, Rob and talked about a lot of Cal stuff. At one point an alarm went off from how much fire we were spitting, so you may hear that in the background. We talked about some specific things though, so here's the ones I remember The end of the Tony Franklin era Who might replace Tony? Recruits Too Many 'cruits It was a big recruiting weekend, we covered the hell out of that Tweeting at recruits Basketball jones Positive vs. negative fans I didn't get to rip on Sean Miller The struggles of the women's team Our first talk of baseball And much more! So take a listen if you haven't done so yet, rate and subscribe on iTunes, and as always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good day to you all and welcome to the 20th edition of the California Golden Bearcast! On this lovely, groundbreaking episode, we discussed a plethora of topics, some which I remember, more that I don't. It was entertaining all the way through, so give it a listen. We touched on: The backloaded portion of Cal's 2016 schedule Recruiting and the gains made recently Taking recruits to Buffalo Wild Wings Impermissible benefits of winning prizes at Dave and Buster's on a recruiting trip The sad times of Cal basketball Barkad Abdi How big of a moron Colin Cowherd is What the hire of Hue Jackson could mean for Jared Goff Harbaugh And other fun tangents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finally, the Bearcast has come back to CGB (for the 19th time). This week, Rob and I conversed on what we could about Cal sports in the only way we know how. And we think it came out pretty well, considering Rob has been sick for the past couple days. We did make it into a nice show for you folks, talking about the following The Cal soap opera, As the Bear Turns The departure of Kenny Lawler to the NFL The departure of Cedric Dozier to somewhere else The transfer system in general The first six games of Cal's 2016 football schedule How we think those six could play out What some of the other teams in the Pac-12 are losing The Oregon losses The continued brilliance of Kristine Anigwe And much more.... As always, we hope you enjoy this edition, and hope that you'll go rate us on iTunes. Or at least send us some questions that we can cover in-depth. Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to the award winning Cal podcast that has never won an award. On this edition of the beautifully crafted Bearcast, Rob and I covered the most exciting part of the year, the post football season, among other things, which I I'0ll list below: The positives and negatives of the game against Air Force Our non-Goff MVPs for the bowl game The Goff announcement of going pro Where in the world will Jared Goff go? We hope for anywhere but Cleveland Who will step up to replace Jared The defensive resurgence of the basketball team Kingsley Okoroh and Kameron Rooks, and their development Rabb, Brown and Kristine Anigwe, freshmen wonders And so much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week's hiatus, the Bearcast returns in full force. Rob and I talked about a few topics pertaining to the bowl game and otherwise. I apologize for all the sniffling, I think I had an allergy attack halfway through. We talked about the following: Cal's matchup with the Air Force Recruiting News Who can be big in the bowl game Basketball news The rest of the Pac-12 bowl game slate We didn't spoil Star Wars, which was good. And much much more So listen up to the final Bearcast of the year. Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here is the 16th episode of the Bearcast for your listening pleasure. On this award winning podcast that's never won an award, we talked about: The past week of basketball games against Incarnate Word and St. Mary's A regular season recap of the football season Our picks for (non-Goff) player of the year Which position groups we think played the best and which need improvement About the whole Sonny situation and who should get more money The women's basketball victory on Saturday and the atmosphere at Haas And much more Anyhow, take a listen, rate us on iTunes, and send us stuff that you want to hear on twitter at @rob11hwang and @tracetravers3. Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the 15th episode of the Bearcast, Rob and I covered multiple topics on this episode of our lovely Bearcast. We covered the following: The state of College Football and the playoff Our choices for the playoff and the Heisman Bowl games Our conversation about the Armed Forces Bowl match up The similarities between this year and 2007 Stuff on the Pac 12 title game The basketball team's games this past week Twitter and email questions And much much more.... So take a listen, subscribe and rate us on iTunes. To end it, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here today on the Bearcast, we revel in the victory of Saturday's win over Arizona State, and come back to earth to talk about the basketball team in Las Vegas. We cover a number of different topics: The great parts of Saturday's game, i.e. Goff turning into Brett Favre The less great parts of Saturday's game, i.e. pooch punts Players of the game Talk about the basketball team's performance in Las Vegas What needs to be done to bounce back on Tuesday Bowl projections The end of Kobe Bryant's career And many more things I've forgotten about Anyway, take a listen, give us some feedback on iTunes, and as always, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the Bearcast, we talked about a number of different topics all for your listening pleasure in the wake of the Big Game. They covered: Our takes on the Stanfurd game and the pluses and minuses of the game. The outlook coming from the Stanfurd game, whether there is a silver lining or not. The remainder of the games on the Pac-12 slate this past week and the next Our thoughts and predictions on the outcome of the Arizona State game. Our predictions on next year's roster The meaning of "We'll talk tomorrow" The success of the women's and men's basketball teams so far this year. Recaps of their games this past week And much more... Anyway, be sure to listen and tell a friend. Heck, we're the highest rated Cal sports podcast on iTunes. That's enough reason to take a listen. Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12th edition of the Bearcast comes about today! It was just Rob and I, straight out of Parts Unknown, and there was lots to talk about. We talked for over an hour on a variety of topics, such as: The outcome of the Oregon State matchup, and how good it felt to get everyone rolling The Tre Watson screen. You know which one. We discuss its beauty The play of Maurice Harris The rest of the great play in the game, and the improvement of Matt Anderson The remaining slate of Pac-12 action THE FALKANO ERUPTS AGAIN Our thoughts on the Big Game Reasons to hate the Furd Our thoughts on Friday's basketball game with Rice And much more! Remember folks, this is free to subscribe to, so take a listen, maybe rate it on iTunes, and send us some good feedback. With that, Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's edition of the Bearcast is rife with intrigue. Or something like that. We talked about a number of things, with our special guest Solomon Kim. We talked about various goings on in the world of college football, especially the crazy Arkansas lateral play We give our expert analysis on the Oregon game, where we fail to come up with four positive takeaways from the game This episode was sponsored by Fireball, when you want to forget and drink something that tastes like Big Red chewing gum Our thoughts on the rest of the slate of Pac-12 games this week, including the Furd destruction of Colorado, the UCLA beatdown of OSU, and the continued emergence of the Falkano (Millenium Falk-on) Hollywood Kevin Hogan Thoughts on next week's Pac-12 slate, where one of us picks an upset (spoilers: it was me) Any number of references to Remember the Titans, the Cena-Lesnar match at Summerslam 2014, and other number of topical references Our "Sky is Falling" segment about assigning blame And much more... With all that, you have plenty of reason to listen and tweet us questions to cover next time. Enjoy, and Go Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.