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BearTalk

by Sam Weismann

All things Cal Golden Bears - your best source for news and analysis of Cal Football, Baseball, Basketball, and everything in between. As heard on Wednesday nights at 9 PT on 90.7 FM, KALX Berkeley.To subscribe, follow twitter.com/KALXsports or twitter.com/SamWeisSports - weekly updates on Beartalk and Cal Sports!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 23 - Mike Neu and Cal Baseball

    #Beartalk is back, and we go in-depth with Head Baseball Coach Mike Neu as part of the Baseball season preview. Plus, #Cal Men's and Women's basketball have tough challenges ahead.

  2. Episode 22 - Big Game

    It's Big Game week. What else do you need to know? We'll get you ready for everything from the LSJUMB to Cal vs. #1 Duke. Go Bears!

  3. Episode 21 - You Can't Spell Trojan Without "OJ"

    Beartalk is back, with an all-new USC spectacular! Plus, basketball is in full swing - tune in to Beartalk every Wednesday at 9 p.m. PT.

  4. Episode 20 - Bears in 4

    Evan Weaver and the No. 15 Cal Bears are 4-0 and rolling as they prepare for ASU - Cal WR Jordan Duncan joins Episode 20 to talk about his emotional homecoming to his native Mississippi when the Bears faced Ole Miss.

  5. Episode 19 - Davis and Goliath

    It's here. It's game week. It's Beartalk. What more do you need to know?

  6. Episode 18 - bEaRtALk

    Hopefully this episode will relax you, if nothing else...plus, skip to 27:00 for Beto O'Rourke jokes, hot off the press. Never put Sam and McCoy in the same room together, ever again.

  7. Episode 17 - Antonio and the Browns

    The last Sports Illustrated article about Cal was entitled "Cal Basketball is Having Another Nightmare Season, and the Numbers are Brutal". It led with, "In a conference filled with disaster stories, the Golden Bears are on another level entirely." This week, the national media finally starts...

  8. Episode 16 - Fall Camp Preview (feat. Matt Ladrech)

    Cal Football fall camp is just 2 days away in Berkeley, as former Arizona Diamondbacks and Cal Baseball player Matt Ladrech joins McCoy, Joe, and Sam to break down the upcoming season. Get excited - kickoff is just 25 days away!

  9. Episode 15 - Playoff Push!

    The Cal Baseball team heads into its final series of the regular season, trying to become the first team in 4 years to make it to an NCAA Regional - plus, Cal Basketball has a new recruit, and the Warriors are headed to the NBA finals.

  10. Episode 14 - Baseball n' Stuff

    Jameson joins the crew for the first time, and it's all Cal Baseball (much to his chagrin) - plus, Cal Rugby / Rowing / Tennis / Beach Volleyball seasons come to a close, and the Sharks and the Warriors continue in the playoffs.

  11. Episode 13 - Mike Neu, Cal Baseball, and More

    Mike Neu joins us for this episode of Beartalk, as we talk all things Cal Sports - Cal Baseball heads to Utah this weekend, Cal Basketball loses a recruit, and Cal Football has 4 former players picked up by NFL teams. Plus, Sean Miller, the Warriors, and the NHL make an appearance!

  12. Episode 12 - Mark Fox

    Beartalk is back in style, as we go one-on-one with new Cal Basketball coach Mark Fox! That's not all - Cal WBB has a new transfer, Cal Baseball is heading down south to play the No. 1 UCLA Bruins on Easter Weekend, and there's always time for some Warriors talk. If you'd like skip ahead (😞)…

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  13. Episode 11 - Cal Football Allegations (Breaking News)

    Analysis of breaking allegations against the Cal Football program, as a former intern names several Cal coaches and staff in a scorching social media post - plus, March Madness (men's and women's) and a look at Cal Baseball's upcoming visit to the defending National Champion OSU Beavers this...

  14. Episode 10 - What a Weekend!

    A crucial sweep in women's basketball, a four-game win streak for baseball, and a dramatic weekend for Cal softball - everything is on the table in this edition of Beartalk, with the baseball home opener fast-approaching!

  15. Episode 9 - Mike Neu, Cal Basketball

    Cal Baseball Head Coach Mike Neu joins the program for an in-depth conversation as part of the #Beartalk season preview, and covers everything from the Bears' cutting-edge use of analytics to the tough schedule to Brandon McIlwain (yes, THAT Brandon McIlwain). Plus, a look at Cal Basketball...

  16. Episode 8 - Every. Single. Cal. Sport.

    Tune in, as Sam, Ryan, and Jack hit on Cal Football - MBB - WBB - and Baseball (with some Jared Goff sauce on top). While they might not literally hit every single sport, it's going to be close...

  17. Episode 6 - Cal Football Coaching Shakeup (1-23-19)

    Sam, Ryan, Nash, and Lisi talk Cal Football's coaching shakeup, Cal men's and women's basketball, and the upcoming Super Bowl. Twitter: @TheWiseMan98, @RyanZimmerman24, @nashtheecrash, @lisiludwig_

  18. Episode 5 - Spotlight on Cal Athletics (1-16-19)

    Our preview of Cal men's and women's hoops against the Washington schools, along with quick hits on gymnastics, rugby, and the Cal Athletic Department's 2019 agenda.

  19. Episode 4 - Cal Women's Basketball (Coach Lindsay Gottlieb; Online-Only)

    We talk all things Cal Women's Basketball, featuring an exclusive interview with Cal WBB Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb; last weekend in Arizona, upcoming games vs. Washington schools, recruitment, and more!

  20. Beartalk Episode 3 - Special Extended Edition (1-9-19)

    Sam, Sid, Jesse, and Nash go over Cal Basketball's loss to ASU - plus Cal Women's Basketball, the CFP National Championship Game, Kyler Murray, and a little bit of the NFL playoffs.

  21. Beartalk Episode 2 - Happy New Year! (1-2-19)

    Cal Football wraps up (and we look back at the Cheez-INT Bowl), as Cal Men's and Women's Basketball tip off their conference seasons this week - plus a sneak peek at the CFB National Championship Game at Levi's Stadium!

  22. Beartalk Episode 1 - Special Recruitment Day Edition (12-19-18)

    Sam, Jack and Sid talk Cal Football recruitment with Coach Justin Wilcox and FB Malik McMorris on a special episode ahead of the Cheez-It Bowl, as No. 13/14 Cal Women's Basketball heads into a crucial matchup with No. 1 UConn.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

All things Cal Golden Bears - your best source for news and analysis of Cal Football, Baseball, Basketball, and everything in between. As heard on Wednesday nights at 9 PT on 90.7 FM, KALX Berkeley.To subscribe, follow twitter.com/KALXsports or twitter.com/SamWeisSports - weekly updates on Beartalk and Cal Sports!

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All things Cal Golden Bears - your best source for news and analysis of Cal Football, Baseball, Basketball, and everything in between. As heard on Wednesday nights at 9 PT on 90.7 FM, KALX Berkeley.To subscribe, follow twitter.com/KALXsports or twitter.com/SamWeisSports - weekly updates on Beartalk...

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BearTalk has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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BearTalk is created and hosted by Sam Weismann.
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