Sam and Andy sit down for multiple interviews in the wake of the Pac-12 implosion. First they chat with sophomore forward Michael Rataj about leading Germany in the Fiba European Championships, his freshman year at OSU, and the upcoming season. Then they check in with friend of the pod and prolific northwest sports journalist: Bud Withers about what happened to the Pac-12, where the remaining schools go, and his favorite memories from covering the conference for 45 years.

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