Bear Claw Media Podcast

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker join Chris Bolin to talk about another big weekend, with wins over Sac State (MAC State?) and Portland State bring the Bears win streak to 7. Then, they touch on Quinn's 16 assists against and Zach taking 15 3s against the Hornets before touching on half court shots. They then end with another edition of the Splash Segment.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to talk about UNC's now-four-game winning streak after a tough start to Big Sky play. Then, they talk peaking at the right time before it devolves into Yu-Gi-Oh and other old video games.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to recap a tough start to Big Sky Conference play, and what went wrong after a historic start to the season. Then, they touch on a players-only meeting after a loss to Northern Arizona and how that propelled them to wins over Idaho and Eastern Washington.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are again joined by Chris Bolin to recap a program-defining win at CU, highlighted by 33-8-8 from Quinn, who returned from a broken hand in just 12 days. Then, they get into a disappointing road trip to Montana, where UNC lost to both Montana State and Montana.

Quinn Denker and Zach Bloch reconvene with Chris Bolin after missing a week. Quinn gives an update on his hand, the pair talk about a few UNC players standing out this season, and we have a Christmas surprise.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap an entertaining quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs, including Villanova upsetting Tarleton, and both Montana and Montana State taking care of business to set up the first playoff matchup between the two rivals.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a crazy week 2 of the FCS playoffs, including Illinois State taking down the top-rated NDSU Bison.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to talk three more early-season wins for the Bears to move to 8-1. Then, Quinn gets uncomfortable getting showered in praise for his early-season accomplishments. Finally, they end with a Splash Disciples segment on Jesus meeting people where they are.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a generally boring, but at times intriguing Round 1 of the FCS playoffs, then make their picks for Round 2.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to recap three games in three days in Portland, including a heartbreaking loss at the buzzer to St. Thomas. Then, Quinn and Zach talk about finding joy in every moment.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a very up and down season for UNC, capped off with a win vs. Portland State that moved the Bears to 4-8, their best record since 2016.

Ben "Solo Vacation" Schleiger takes a look around the Big Sky and FCS ahead of the last week of the season.

Ben "Vacation" Schleiger, freshly home from the beaches of sunny Mexico, recaps a bummer of a couple weeks by UNC football.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker join Chris Bolin to recap an overtime win in Pepperdine as UNC had two locker rooms flood the day of the game. Then, they get into other travel quirks they've dealt with and talk about whether 67 will stand the test of time. Finally, they close with the Splash Disciples segment, including a touching Halloween story about teammate Chancellor White.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker join Chris Bolin to chat Zach's career high in a win to move UNC to 2-0 on the season. Then, they get into pregame rituals, play calls and shoes, before closing with a Splash Disciples segment on avoiding temptation and following the right path.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a crazy week 10 across the Big Sky and FCS, including a putrid week in the pick 'em for both. Then, the look ahead to week 11.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to recap a season-opening win over Colorado College, talk about their favorite professional sports teams, and Quinn tells a story about being on Last Chance U. Then, the two end by talking about the meaning of Iron Sharpens Iron and the importance of their faith.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a 55-7 UNC letdown against No. 4 Montana State, including getting a little heated about the QB position after Peter Costelli returns, playing a couple first-half snaps before spelling Eric Gibson Jr. in garbage time.

Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations Colin Gause previews the upcoming season, talks his favorite and least favorite trips and gives his NBA comp.Thumbnail photos courtesy of UNC Athletics

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a fun week in FCS football, including a commanding win by Montana at Sac State. Then, they shift their focus to the week ahead, including making their picks.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker sit down with Chris Bolin for Episode 1 of Iron Sharpens Iron, a brand new weekly podcast by Bear Claw Media. In this week's episode, the guys dig in to this year's team, recap the exhibition in Wyoming and the Roundball scrimmage, as well as take a look at the season ahead.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap the UNC loss to UC Davis, in which the Bears fell behind 24-0 before fighting back to give themselves a chance at the end. Then, the two briefly preview a game vs. Montana State next weekend.Thumbnail Photo Courtesy: Jesus Ayala (IG: Jesuzzy)

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin discuss who should be No. 3, including a Montana vs. Montana State debate. Plus, they talk Sac State and Luke Wood's Comments toward Montana.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap yet another heartbreaking loss for UNC Football. The two start by discussing the 4th & 1 play call with under a minute to play, touch on the 4 interceptions thrown and the state of the program after 7 weeks. Thumbnaiil Photo Credit: Jesus Ayala (IG: jesuzzy)

Ben Schleiger rolls solo for a Week 8 preview.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a convincing 49-33 UNC win in the Kibbie Dome Saturday afternoon, including a high-profile return from injury by Brayden Munroe. Then, they talk reasonable goals for the Bears this season and preview next week's matchup at Sac State.

Chris Bolin and Ben Schleiger recap last week's slate, including a commanding Montana State win vs. Northern Arizona. Then, they look ahead, previewing UNC's game at Idaho and more.

Zach Bloch joins Chris Bolin to discuss a little bit of everything. The two start with the Bears' recent trip to Portugal, then talk about this upcoming season before Zach discusses his time at UNC and how important his Faith has been to him.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap the was in the Big Sky and FCS, then take a look ahead at next week. Then, the two are back to the classics tearing apart Ben's top 25.

Chris "Rutgers and Indiana State" Bolin and Ben "UL Monroe and Some Other Poor Soul" Schleiger recap a 26-18 Bears loss to Idaho State. Eric Gibson lit it up with just under 400 passing yards but the Bears still only scored 18. Then, they talk the most tortured fan bases in both the FCS and FBS

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look back at Week 4 in the Big Sky, then Ben digs into Chris' top 25. Then the two make their Week 5 picks.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a 26-23 Bears win over Houston Christian, including monster games from RB Mathias Price and WR Carver Cheeks. Then, the two talk about an important homecoming game against Idaho State next week.

Ben Schleiger joins World Indoor Qualifier and NCAA Runner-Up Jerome Campbell to talk about how he ended up at UNC, his time with the Bears and why he ultimately left to go to Arkansas.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a fun Week 3 around the FCS, including a Montana win over North Dakota. Then they make their picks for Week 4.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap the Bears overtime loss to South Dakota, including a great, 300-plus yard performance from quarterback Eric Gibson Jr. Then, the two look ahead to what should be a winnable game in Week 4 at Houston Christian.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at Week 2 around the FCS and look ahead to Week 3

Ben "Email to the Mountain West" Schleiger and Chris "Still Not Over It" Bolin recap what should have been a monumental upset for UNC football over CSU. They discuss the Carver Cheeks catch that wasn't, Eric Gibson Jr.'s first start at QB and the state of the program.

Ben "Made of Glass" Schleiger and Chris "Heels on the 10" Bolin recap a season-opening win over Chadron State, a game in which starting quarterback Peter Costelli suffered a season-ending injury. Then, friend of the program Brennan "Respectfully, An Ass Kicking" Bates joins to talk CSU ahead of the Bears Week 2 matchup with the Rams.

Chris Bolin and Ben Schleiger pick the slate of Week 1 Big Sky games

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at UNC's week 1 opponent, Division II Chadron State, including picking a final score and making bold predictions.

Ben "Hasn't Said Anything Quotable in Weeks" Schleiger and Chris "Hasn't Really Been Listening TBH" Bolin run through a handful of categories to preview the Big Sky Conference. Then, they run through some over/unders for the Big Sky's projected playoff teams.

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Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at UNC's special teams unit, including early returns on both Jacob Willig and Leo Blumentritt.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at UNC's secondary, including an inexperienced cornerback room and a deep, experienced group of safeties.

Ben "This Guy is John Lynch's Nephew" Schleiger and Chris "Just Can't Remember the Kid's Name" Bolin talk about a linebacker room with a lot of experience, though a lot of that came down the stretch last season.

Chris "Can't find the word" Bolin and Ben "Asparagus Guys" Schleiger take a look at a defensive line full of potential, but unknowns.

Brock Wisne joins Chris Bolin to talk the Portugal trip UNC basketball is currently on. Then he talks what brought him to UNC and previews the upcoming season, including what the next evolution of his game is.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at a small, but talented UNC wide receiver room. Who will separate themselves as the 1A? What impact will qb-convert Hank Gibbs have?

Ben "Roll it up in a Backgammon Cup" Schleiger goes through the Big Sky preseason rankings, comparing his votes to the consensus polls. Then he touches on the preseason All-Big Sky team featuring one Bear: Cam Chapa.

Ben "We're in the Trenches Today" Schleiger and Chris "Couldn't Think of a Second Thing" Bolin get down and dirty talking the UNC offensive line. Will this be the first time in years that the offensive line isn't a weakness? Who are the five Game 1 starters?