We now have pictures and a look ahead at the first matchups in the competition. Cody breaks down which bears are old and new as well as some early thoughts on these newly revealed gains.

Episode Transcript

We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.

Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.

Watch the Bears at the Falls

National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters

Donate to Katmai Conservancy

Fat Bear Week 10th Anniversary

This episode of the bearcast was written and performed by Cody Fox, with additional help from Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.