The Fat Bear Podcast

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  • September 24, 2025 - Landslide Victories

    We've reached the end of round one voting! It's time to look ahead to the return of some more familiar faces...

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    5 min
  • September 23, 2025 - The First Bouts

    Our first day of voting has concluded and we have our round 1 winners!

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    5 min
  • September 22, 2025 - The Bracket Reveal

    Fat Bear Week has arrived a little early this year, but we at Bearcast HQ are ready for it! On today's episode we cover the bracket reveal, as well as taking a look at last week's Fat Bear Jr. competition.

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    6 min
  • October 9, 2024 - The 2024 Fat Bear Week Champion

    There really isn't much to say that our champion's chunky bod doesn't express for itself, but Saph is here to check back in after yesterday's finals and chat about which bear came out on top!

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    4 min
  • October 8, 2024 - This Time It's Bear-sonal

    It is the day we have all been waiting for, Fat Bear Tuesday and the finals of this year's competition! But the upcoming match between 128 Grazer and 32 Chunk is maybe about more than just their fat - it's about vengeance.

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    7 min
  • October 6, 2024 - Rest Before the Return

    Tomorrow is this year's Fat Bear Week semifinals, and Saph is here to take a look at yesterday's matches and discuss which bears came out on top.

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    6 min
  • October 5th, 2024 - Double G Victory

    By the end of today we will know who all four of our semifinalists are, so be sure to do your part and vote!

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    7 min
  • October 4, 2024 - Quarterfinals Begin

    We have officially entered the quarterfinals today, and with it we are seeing Wednesday's winners coming up against some behemoths of the event. Will 909 Jr triumph over 128 Grazer? Will 903 Gully hold his ground against the colossal weight of the bearplane 747? Only you can decide by casting your vote at fatbearweek.org!

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    6 min
  • October 3, 2024 - Decisive Early Leads

    This morning, Saph reflects on yesterday's bouts and the decisive leads that led to victory for 909 Jr and 903. But we can't look behind us for too long, as today's matches will determine what the other side of the bracket looks like as the week continues.

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    7 min
  • October 1, 2024 - Remembering 402, Fat Bear Jr, and the 2024 Bracket

    Welcome back fat bear fans, it is time for the 10th Annual Fat Bear Week! Producer Saph steps up to the falls this season to bring you your fat bear news. We start this season with a look at last week's Fat Bear Jr competition, the reveal of the bracket, and a look back at the loss of 402.

    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


    This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.

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

    11 min

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