Bears. Blers. Bots.

For Bears, this episode was recorded at halftime of the game and that was sufficient in capturing Krut's emotions this Sunday. The 'Blers had a good week, starting with a win in conference before claiming bragging rights in the city. This coming week they have to prove that once again in a matchup with Roosevelt. In Belgium, Krut heads to Kyiv(basically Russia) this week. He also shares lessons on geography, weather, and a Belgian holiday.

Bears are being the Bears, sorry we got too confident in the Nagy exit. In 'Blers, Will explains the discontent of Atlantis, but the pair look at the positives gained from the week in the Bahamas. In Belgium, Krut faces more time off due to the growing Covid-19 concerns domestically.

The beef of this episode comes in the form of Ben Richardson, a true Loyola Legend. He comes on at the 35:27 mark. The DPOY discusses fanhood, Europe, The Valley, comparisons to Lucas, Will Ferrell, and plenty of other subjects.

The Bears are at an interesting moment and Krut explains the intricacies of being a downtrodden Bears fan by Thanksgiving. It's a big week for the 'Blers, Will recaps week 2 of hoops, the pair discuss the move to the A-10, and they share what being a 'Bler on the road is like. In Belgium, Krut is experiencing an international break after advancing in continental play. They also decide to become a draft podcast.

The Bears are absent this week and you can hear it and Krut's voice. The 'Blers had a solid 2-0 start to their season and the pair discuss everything from X's and O's to the aesthetic of a full Gentile Arena. In Belgium, the Giant's advanced in European play. Krut also shares a glaring divide of culture that he experienced this weekend.The first winner of the Hoss Mailbag Segment is revealed and multiple other questions are answered. Keep them coming for a chance to earn a giftcard next week! Special thanks to bethehoss.com

That Bears game was probably the best played loss of the season, progress is apparent. The pair discuss the evil refs, and Will gets his Marsch's mixed up. The 'Blers play today! The exhibition is briefly touched on, and they provide their perspective in that environment. Shoutout to the Band of Wolves. In Belgium, Krut has endured a couple tough but competitive losses and is still fed up with European transportation normsNew Segment Alert! The Hoss Mailbag segment will be a weekly occurence. Submit a mailbag question for a chance to earn a gift from Hoss Co. Go to bethehoss.com for the finest Chicago styled apparel.

Both the Bears and Colts lost in painful fashion on Sunday. The pair turn to the positive state of Loyola Athletics. In doing so they are joined by Coach Kate Achter to discuss the upcoming season. She enters the episode at the 33:15 mark. In Belgium, the Giants are enjoying a winning steak and Krut prepares to head to Lisbon for continental play. Guest Resume:-Entering her 6th year at the helm of Loyola Women’s Basketball-Coming off a season in which the Ramblers had their best record in conference play in her time here, they went on to reach Saturday at Hoops in the Heartland after knocking off Illinois State, and got some post season experience at the WBI -Insane playing career at Bowling Green, 4 MAC titles, 3 NCAA tournament apps including a Sweet 16 run in 2007, 5th all time in points, and career leader in assists and free throws made. Has since been inducted into the Bowling Green Athletics Hall of Fame, and spent a season in Athens as a professional for Palaio Faliro-The Loyola Ramblers Basketball season kicks off on Tuesday, November 9th, at 4 PM as Coach Achter and her squad take on Detroit Mercy.

Krut allowed Belgian time to reduce misery on Sunday. Not a lot of hope coming from him. The pair do discuss their prospective football positions. For the 'Blers, they discuss Krut's experiences in preseason scrimmages. They also respond to a mailbag question regarding the Georgia Tech game. The season is almost here folks! In Europe, Krut spent time in three different countries this week livin the dream. And once again they attempt to explain the mechanism of European Basketball.Back to a guest next week, keep the mailbags coming!

Krut does not escape the wrath of Aaron Rodgers once again. The near horizon does not look to bright either, we'll see. The 'Blers are in deep preparing for the coming season. The pair discuss future guests, and reflect on the criticism and inspiration of a certain nun. In Belgium Krut's continental competition started off with a win over the Portuguese side Sporting CP. He heads to Athens this week.The guest this week is a tried and true Bears fan, but also an extremely valuable part of Loyola Basketball, Coach London Dokubo. The trio discuss his story and the progression London has witnessed in all forms during his time at Loyola. He comes on at the 36:25 mark.

The highlight of this episode and what will most likely be the peak of podcasting is the conversation lead by the Dean of the Valley, Coach Barry D. Hinson. Coach joins the show at the 32:30 mark from Stillwater where he is an analyst on Mike Boynton's staff at Oklahoma State. The trio discussed Coach's new role, being Yoda, a new familiar foe, general philosophy, and of course, THE VALLEY.In other news the Bears do not totally stink. This coming Sunday could be highly emotional for Krut, In Rogers Park the 'Blers had their annual open scrimmage as the season draws near. Will also reveals that this team is full of Ted Lasso stans. In Belgium, Krut begins continental play this week. Someone get that man a pumpkin pie.Guest Resume:Coach Barry Hinson-Head Coaching stops at Oral Roberts, Missouri State, and most recently Southern Illinois-Also worked with Bill Self at Oral Roberts and Kansas including 2011-12 National Runner Up-Currently a Basketball Analyst with Mike Boynton’s staff at his Alma mater, Oklahoma State-He is the 4th Winningest Coach All-time in the Valley with 155 wins in conference between his 9 years at Missouri State and 7 years at SIU.-Absolute gem on Twitter, follow him @CoachBHinson

After a week of uncertainty the Bears got a sufficient dub. Shoutout to our motivated listener, Robert Quinn. The Blers concluded their first week of practice and the Valley got bigger. In Belgium, the Giants are now 3-1 amidst a homestand. Krut and Will were joined by Loyola grad Shams Charania. Shams shared some of his story of becoming an industry leader while handling school. Guest Resume:Shams CharaniaGrad of New Trier High School and Loyola University Chicago ‘17Previously wrote for Yahoo SportsCurrently a Senior NBA Insider and Analyst for The Athletic and StadiumFollow him on Twitter @ShamsCharaniaMore content exclusively on The Athletic and Stadium