Sam and Andy are back with the REAL FINAL PRESEASON pod!

They run through all the emotions—excited, anxious, and a healthy amount of nervous—as they break down OSU’s win over Western Oregon in the final exhibition game, preview Oregon State’s first two opponents, and label the University of Illinois Chicago a sleeping giant.

It’s SEASON TIME, Payton Heads!

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Sam and Andy sit down with OSU Assistant Coach Marlon Stewart for the final preseason pod. They discuss building the roster, how the players are looking, and how Beaver fans can be found all over the world.

Plus, on the Yang Hansen Corner, Sam and Andy break down Hansen’s NBA debut from both the in-arena and TV perspectives.

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Sam and Andy sit down with friend of the pod, Zack Farmer — host of the Unofficial WCC Hoops podcast. They discuss the lay of the land in the WCC for next season, what the Beavers need to do to succeed, and how Santa Clara managed to sign a player from the G League.

Plus, on the Yang Hansen Corner, Sam and Andy break down Yang’s first two preseason games and debate whether he moves better than Donovan Clingan.

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Sam and Andy come together to ramp up the preseason energy and reminisce about Cold Stone Creamery. First they draft their must see Sharpie games for the season and then interview returning player Isaiah Sy about the new team and his experience as a Beaver.

Plus! On the Yang Hansen Corner - the only dedicated coverage of Yang Hansen from a Beaver/Blazer perspective - Sam and Andy discuss the connections between Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, and Yang Hansen.

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Sam and Andy are BACK after a long and arduous summer. They kick off the first preseason pod by breaking down the roster, making declarative statements they'll never regret, and identifying which players will pop this year (it's a lot).

Plus! The very 1st Yang Hansen Corner - The only dedicated coverage of Yang Hansen from a beaver/blazer perspective. To kick things off, they discuss if Yang Hansen has the potential to be better than Jokic.

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Sam and Andy come together to call North Texas fans pugnacious, Fresno State a sleeping giant, and Caleb Love getting an NBA contract before Ethan Thompson criminal.

PLUS! The definitive ranking of the 4 best beaver basketball seasons of the last 25 years.

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Sam and Andy come together to do the first episode of the Off Season! They break down the new additions to the roster, talk about potential rotations / line ups, and compare the coaching staff to hardened sailors.

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Sam and Andy are joined by friend of the pod: Seth Allen to host the Glovies!!! Oregon State Basketball's traditional End of Season award show.

Sam and Andy bravely battle the NIL storm hovering over college athletics to take stock of Oregon State's current situation. They break down all the transfers out of the program, discuss the NIL reality and what it means for OSU, and explain why Sam could very well end up working for the Denver Nuggets.

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Sam and Andy come together to preview The College Basketball Crown, discuss Rataj, Kingz, and Craig entering the transfer portal, and bemoan the state of NIL in college sports.