Sam and Andy sit down to celebrate Oregon State’s meteoric rise above .500 on the season. They break down the Montana State game, question the validity of Andy’s facts, compare Josiah Lake to Steve Francis (with barely even trying), and prepare for the most Bobby Hurley–esque Arizona State team in years.

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Sam and Andy come together to celebrate the Beavers 2 game win streak. They get hyped over the teams hot shooting, compare Jorge Diaz Graham to an either very young or very old Andre Iguodala, and do the first Kenpom Ponderings of the season. 

Plus on the Young Hansen Corner - Sam and Andy break down Yang's first career start and explain how Blazer/Beaver Bias is affecting him. 

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Sam and Andy brave the beaver bias to turn the page on November, exalt the Cal State Baptist basketball team, and quote Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart. Plus previews of the Vermont & Southern Utah games!

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Sam and Andy come together and describe the specific individual style of each loss in Oregon State's 4 game losing streak. They break down the games, question the state of Frank Martin's life, and discover a secret Disney - Google sports psyop.

Plus on the Yang Hansen Corner! - Sam and Andy dissect Hansen's career high versus the Thunder, debate whether the game is slowing down for him, and approve of his haircut. 

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Sam and Andy come together to break down OSU's thrilling win over North Texas, defend comparing Josiah Lake to SGA, and deep dive on Nate Bittle's appearance.

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Sam and Andy come together to cover the first 2 games of the Oregon State season. They break down both wins while discussing rotation surprises, preview the North Texas game and explain why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the Josiah Lake of the NBA.

It's going to be a great season Payton Heads!

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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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