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The Bear Minimum Podcast

by The Bear Minimum

A father & daughter talk about life & sports during her 1st year at UC Berkeley. thebearminimum.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Four Years in Berkeley Later ...

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  2. Why Does Jake Make Difficult Friends? ... and Cal Football Schedule Quiz

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network ! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  3. August Pod and France Looms ...

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  4. Cliff Podding

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  5. Let's Pod

    ... its been a long hiatus for TBM ... and this was recorded a month ago ... hope its listenable! - xoxoEnjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK...

  6. Spring Break and a Song!

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  7. Super Bowl Experience (and how those plant suits looked uncomfortable)

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  8. Fall Semester Recap (A month late)

    Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at...

  9. Live From a Cruise Ship!

    Jake and Megan talk about their time in Miami and aboard a Royal Carribean cruise ship during their 2025 summer vacation. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com

  10. The 2025 Merrifield Summer Vacay

    Megan and Jake talk about their family vacation from early this summer. There will be a part two that they recorded live from the cruise ship. This is not UCLA related content, but I'm happy to share, regardless. Thanks for your support! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

  11. Softball Banquet and Summertime

    Megan and I talk about the Cal Softball Banquet and then our experience watching Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair at the Vista Theater. It was EPIC! - Thanks for listening - Jake This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

  12. End of Junior Year

    … So Megan and I recorded this BEFORE their June vacation and then I forgot to publish it. It’s a little old but its fun, and there are two more eps in the can now that will go out in the next couple of weeks. Megan is working hard and I am extremely proud of her. In this ep we compare her…

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  13. Warming Up Cal Softball!

    Join the WBS Tournament Challenges!!! What's Bruin Men's Tournament Challengehttps://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=2ea4c51e-42c7-452d-be24-857dd2be42b6What's Bruin Women's Tournament Challenge...

  14. Megan Finishes Winter Break (Posted a Month LATE)

    DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel....

  15. Homecoming Loss to Miami & ESPN Gameday

    Thanks for reading The Bear Minimum! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com

  16. Megan's 1st Performance + ACC Mascot Quiz

    Sorry it took so long! This is a flashback to September after Megan's first show with the Cal Band! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com

  17. Gossip and the End of the Summer Part Two

    Jake and Megan talk about the Gossip concert and the discover of a new band! Then they talk about tricks for the dogs, going back to school and how cool former Cal Bear Jaylen Brown is… Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the...

  18. Gossip and the End of the Summer Part One

    Jake and Megan talk on the way to a concert at the Bellwether in downtown LA. Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network!…

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  19. Paris!

    Megan is back from her study abroad experience in Paris, France, and she talks to Jake about her experiences over the last five weeks. Thanks for reading The Bear Minimum! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

  20. WBS CARCast Special: Jake Moves Megan Out of Her Apartment

    So while Megan was still in Paris and while the rest of the family was on vacation in the Great White North, we were unexpectedly notified that Megan had the opportuity to be bought out of her Berkeley apartment. Given a deal we couldn’t refuse, Jake went up to the Bay Area on his own to pack and...

  21. Off to Paris!

    Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at…

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  22. Spring Break 24

    Megan and Jake catch up as Spring Break from Berkeley wraps up and she prepares to head back. They talk about the club softball trip she luckily did not attend, her new swag softball music, insomnia and her super cool summer plans... Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to…

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  23. Back in Berkeley

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on...

  24. Winter Break Ends

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on...

  25. Holiday Break

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) Get Your WBSN…

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  26. Road Trippin (Down the 5)

    Here is the link to help support Megan’s Softball club: Support the Cal Club Softball team here: https://gofund.me/1d6d20c6 Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and...

  27. Orchestra, Softball and Scraping Up the Car

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) Get Your WBSN…

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  28. Maybe Next Year For the Band ...

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) Get Your WBSN…

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  29. Going back to Cal(i) & Podcasts We Like

    Here is the list of pods we talked about: Two Guys Talking About Lettuce ChillChat Conversations with Coleman The Psychology Of Your 20’s Not for Everyone NPR News NPR Life Kit Office Ladies Childproof Ask a Jew The Lazy Genius The Unspeakable A Special Place in Hell The College Success Habits...

  30. Internship Complete!

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) What's Bruin...

  31. Getting Stuff Done On Vacation

    Bruin Jake and his Golden Bear daughter Megan talk about their vacation in Mammoth (including their interactions with a Million Dollar Lottety Winner!) and their struggles with Ikea furniture while trying to set up her 2023-24 school year apartment. Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple...

  32. Daughters Make Father's Day the BEST

    Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: [email protected] Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Or call the hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: What's Bruin Symposium - A...

  33. Year one is DONE!

    Email us at: [email protected] Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Or call the hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com

  34. UCLA Basketball > Cal Basketball

    Turns out Bruin Basketball is better than Golden Bear Basketball (at least for this year). Here are some of the photos we referenced in the pod: Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with The Bear Minimum LA Grizzlies "You Pick It" Ticket...

  35. Spring Semester Begins

    LA Grizzlies "You Pick It" Ticket Opportunity Drawing "YOU PICK IT" TICKET - Win a Regular Season Game anywhere in the continental U.S. for any pro or college sporting event. Want to go to Yankees vs Red Sox? See the Packers at Lambeau Field? Ever wanted to attend the Iron Bowl? Go see UCLA at…

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  36. Big Game and Cage the Elephant PTSD

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: What's Bruin Symposium - A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68, Jamaal (@champspapa1015) and Bill. The B Team - insightful Bruin talk with...

  37. Episode 4 - Bathroom Haircuts

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) What's Bruin...

  38. Episode 3 - Berkeley Life

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) What's Bruin...

  39. Episode 2 - FROSH Pac 12 Mascot Quiz

    ... kids these days ... Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of...

  40. Episode 1 - WTF Would Anyone Take Calculus Unless Absolutely Necessary???

    Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) What's Bruin...

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