West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

By Lee & Grant Benson

What's West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast about?

Opinion and analysis of Oklahoma Sooners football from the viewpoints of a local media member and an OU fan living outside The Sooner State. New episodes every Thursday during football season.

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West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast episodes:

04.14.2024
Ep. 317 - Spring Game Preview & Who Do We *Not* Want to Portal?
The guys open the show talking about OU's season opener vs. Temple being moved up to Friday, August 30. We also go over some of the other matchups on Labor Day weekend, as well as even more premiere matchups in...
04.07.2024
Ep. 316 - The Starting Center is Hurt, But Everything Else Still Sounds Great
There were a lot of positive vibes flowing at OU spring practice this week, but unfortunately the biggest news is that center Troy Everett is injured and will be out until at least the beginning of the season (1:30). The...
03.31.2024
Ep. 315 - What the Heck is Going on With Jovantae Barnes and His Foot?
Brent Venables opened up practice for quite a long time to the media this week. Plus many players conducted interviews, including Jovantae Barnes. We begin the show by jumping into Barnes and what the heck is going on with his...
03.24.2024
Ep. 314 - DeMarco Murray is Staying at OU & Cleaning Out the Inbox
After some opening pleasnatries, we jump into the story of DeMarco Murray staying at OU after getting courted by Ohio State. The guys have been critical of Murray in the past, so what did they think when this story broke?...
03.18.2024
Ep. 313 - Sharp Grades on New & Current Head Coaches Plus OU Basketball is Left Out Once Again
We start the show with the breaking news that OU men's basketball has missed the NCAA Tournament yet again. The Sooners were the first team out. All the upsets in the conference tournaments ended up pushing OU out of the...
03.10.2024
Ep. 312 - Venables and the Gang Are Here for Spring Ball
We open the show by talking about what's coming up, plus Daylight Savings Time. We move on to Brent Venables' pre-Spring press conference where we learned that Justin Harrington won his appeal with the NCAA. Also some thoughts on Andrel...
03.03.2024
Ep. 311 - A Blow to OU's D-Line & the Top 80 QBs of the 2000s
No opening take as Lee highlights Baker Mayfield in the show intro. After some brief talk about where the month of March ranks on the calendar, the guys jump into some bad news involving one important OU defensive lineman (5:40)....
02.25.2024
Ep. 310 - Behind the Scenes Shake Ups & Revisiting 2023 Preseason Predictions
No opening take as Lee asks Grant if he'd heard the latest sports betting related news coming out of Ohio (1:40). OU's hiring a new Special Teams Analyst to replace Jay Nunez. How much does this matter (3:20)? OU's made...
02.19.2024
Ep. 309 - Winter SP+ Rankings & NCAA Football 25 is Out This Summer
The guys take a look at Bill Connelly's winter SP+ projections where OU comes in at No. 14. Seeing these rankings put into perspective why FanDuel has set the Sooners' season win total at 7.5 for 2024. Grant can make...
02.11.2024
Ep. 308 - Oklahoma and NIL + OU's Surprising 2024 Season Win Total
No opening take as the guys begin the show talking about the uncomfortable feeling of being sick. Lee has a possible remedy (01:10). The guys get into NIL and how it pertains to Oklahoma. We start with the background of...
01.28.2024
Ep. 307 - "Way Too Early" Talk & Alex Grinch is On to Wisconsin
No opening take, as the guys jump into some Danny Stutsman talk. Chris Low's got Stutsman as an All-American for 2024 (2:45). Billy Bowman's not on Chris Low's list. Maybe OU won't have the best safety in the SEC. What...
01.21.2024
Ep. 306 - More on the OL & It's Been a Long Time Since OU Won it All
No opening take, but Lee has a quick NBA take that may or may not be interesting. Then the guys jump into commenting on the length of time it's been since OU last won a National Championship and the fact...
01.14.2024
Ep. 305 - The TE Room is Already Better & Offensive Line Questions
No opening take today as the guys briefly talk about the sad state of affairs we are dealing with now that college football is over. Zac Alley has been officially announced as OU's new co-DC/LB coach (07:00). Trace Ford is...
01.08.2024
Ep. 304 - We Bid Farewell to the Roofer
In the opening take, Lee addresses the recent departure of OU Defensive Coordinator Ted Roof. Then Grant joins to give his thoughts on Roof being relieved of his duties. We then talk about the reported hire of Zac Alley (5:00)....
12.30.2023
Ep. 303 - Turnovers Doom OU in Alamo Bowl Loss to Arizona
No opening take as the guys begin their look back at OU's 38-24 Alamo Bowl loss to Arizona (01:25). Let's start from the very beginning with OU's defense coming out in a 3-3-5 and almost immediately giving up a big...
12.26.2023
Ep. 302 - Extensive Alamo Bowl Preview & CFP Picks (and Complaints)
No opening take as the guys dive right into the Alamo Bowl matchup between OU and Arizona. We briefly discuss Arizona being favored by 2.5 points and talk about what the number would have been if Dillon Gabriel was playing...
12.23.2023
Ep. 301 - Feeling Good About the Defense, SEC Schedule Release, and Bowl Season
In the opening take, Lee goes over the current state of OU's offensive line and talks about why he's not all that worried about that unit in the upcoming bowl game. After some brief bowl talk that includes a swipe...
12.13.2023
Ep. 300 - Grant-Man & Lee in the Portalverse of Madness
No opening take as the guys open their 300th episode with our swan song for Dillon Gabriel as he takes his talents to Oregon. Grant says if Oregon makes the Playoff and OU goes 6-6 next year then Venables could...
11.29.2023
Ep. 299 - OU's Got a New OC After Lebby Leaves for Starkville & OU-TCU Recap
We play an old Brent Venables soundbite that feels appropriate to open the show. Then the guys jump right into the news that OU is hiring Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finey as Co-Offensive Coordinators (02:30). Jeff Lebby has left...
11.23.2023
Ep. 298 - A Marathon TCU Preview to Honor the Final Big 12 Game (and Thanksgiving)
In the opening take, Lee talks about what he saw after rewatching Jackson Arnold in the 2nd half of the BYU game. Then Grant joins to talk about the fact that OU's about to play its final Big 12 game....
11.19.2023
Ep. 297 - OU Wins Way Too Close for Comfort Game at BYU, But Hey the Sooners are 9-2
The guys gather a few hours after OU beat BYU 31-24 in Provo. Lee's in a mood to complain, yet he's still happy the Sooners are 9-2. Grant's mostly happy the team won the game and still has a chance...
11.16.2023
Ep. 296 - Potential BYU Pratfalls, "3 Word Reviews", and Defending Big 12 Teams
No opening take as the guys jump into reading the "3 Word Reviews" from OU's previous win over West Virginia. Topics include Dillon Gabriel and his future, Drake Stoops doing exactly what he should be doing given his situation, poor...
11.12.2023
Ep. 295 - Sooners Look Like Early Season Self in Blowout of WVU
The guys gather Sunday morning to recap OU's dominating 59-20 win over West Virginia. Dillon Gabriel brushed off an uneven start to account for 8 total touchdowns. It was great to see Gavin Sawchuk get the bulk of the carries...
11.09.2023
Ep. 294 - Is Brent Venables' Patience Growing Thin With OU's Offense?
In the opening take, Lee plays an interesting moment from Brent Venables' press conference and tells you what that exchange means. Then Grant joins as they talk briefly about OSU and the Big 12 Championship at the end of the...
11.05.2023
Ep. 293 - It Looks Like Team 128 is Back as OU Loses Bedlam
The guys gather Sunday morning to talk all about OU's 27-24 loss to OSU. We air it all out here -- plus Grant provides one of the best rants on this podcast in a long, long time. The defense did...
11.02.2023
Ep. 292 - Sooners Search for Bedlam Win as Season Teeters on the Edge
In the opening take, Grant piles on to this OU team as we're still reeling from the Sooners recent loss to Kansas. Grant says this is the biggest game in Brent Venables' short tenure, while Lee has his sights set...
10.28.2023
Ep. 291 - Sloppy Sooners Lose to Kansas for First Time in 26 Years
It's not a fun one as the guys convene an hour after Oklahoma lost to Kansas 38-33 Saturday. Grant had been terrified of that game for the last couple of weeks and all of his fears came true. Lee laments...
10.22.2023
Ep. 290 - Hey, a Win's a Win. OU Survives UCF Scare.
The guys convene a day after OU squeaked out a 31-29 win over UCF. While Lee took in the game in Norman, Grant's gameday experience was awful in Minnesota. The guys choose to take a "glass half full" approach to...
10.19.2023
Ep. 289 - With Expectations Soaring, Sooners Set to Begin 2nd Half
In the opening take, Lee talks about a recent social media post that caught his eye. Then Grant joins as they begin the show discussing the curious situation surrounding UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee (5:00). We get to what's a...
10.09.2023
Ep. 288 - Sooner Magic Caps Unforgettable OU-Texas Game
The guys talk about OU's thrilling 34-30 win over Texas at the Cotton Bowl. Lee gives it up to Brent Venables for all he's done with this team so far this season. Grant admits he thought OU had a better...
10.05.2023
Ep. 287 - Will Sooners Embrace Plucky Underdog Role and Beat Texas?
In the opening take, Grant asks if it's time for OU to experience a bit of what Texas has gone through over the past decade in this rivalry game? Then Lee joins to talk about his general feelings about OU...
10.01.2023
Ep. 286 - OU Takes Care of Business in 30-Point Win Over Cyclones
The guys gather Sunday morning to recap OU's 50-20 win over Iowa State. What was up with the poor run defense and the two long ISU TDs? Dillon Gabriel played really well and so did the Sooners WRs. OU still...
09.28.2023
Ep. 285 - Sooners Better Not Be Looking Past This Bad Iowa State Team
In the opening take, Lee points out that Oklahoma has improved a very important statistic drastically through four games. Then Grant joins to talk about teammates celebrating each other, a brief NFL sidebar, and PFF College showing that they're not...
09.24.2023
Ep. 284 - OU's Defense Steps Up in Road Win Over Bearcats
The guys discuss OU's 20-6 win at Historic Nippert Stadium. Lee says you can't complain about a win to get to 4-0, especially after last season. The defense looks to be much improved, and is Danny Stutsman a serious contender...
09.21.2023
Ep. 283 - Will History Repeat Itself for the Sooners in Cincinnati?
No opening take as the guy's jump right into Cincinnati week. This is the time of the year where we can start to form real opinions about this OU team. We got some good news, and possible bad news, for...
09.17.2023
Ep. 282 - OU Posts Dominant Win at Tulsa. Are These Sooners For Real?
The guys gather Sunday morning to talk about OU's dominant 66-17 win over Tulsa. Dillon Gabriel was terrific yet again. OU's wide receivers look excellent, meanwhile the running game leaves a lot to be desired. Peyton Bowen got the start...
09.15.2023
Ep. 281 - Who's Going to Play Cheetah? & Will We Finally Get Some Sawchuk at TU?
In the opening take, Lee goes to the WoE Facebook page and highlights a listener who's happy about what he's seen from the Sooners' defense so far. Then Grant joins the show as we give our thoughts on the Art...
09.10.2023
Ep. 280 - OU Improves to 2-0 Despite Uneven Performance vs. SMU
The guys recap what was an uneven performance by the Sooners in their 28-11 Week 2 win over SMU. Was the offense bad vs. SMU? What's going on with the running backs situation? The explosive passing game was non-existent. We...
09.07.2023
Ep. 279 - OU Gets a Real Early Season Test Against SMU
In the opening take, Lee tells you what he'll be watching for Saturday night when OU hosts SMU. Then Grant joins to talk more about how good the Sooners looked against Ark State (4:00). We go over the injury updates...
09.03.2023
Ep. 278 - OU Posts Near Flawless Victory to Open 2023 Season
OU opened the season with an impressive 73-0 win over Arkansas State. Lee says he's incredibly pleased with the way the Sooners played. Dillon Gabriel played the best game of his career, and it was nice to see an extended...
08.31.2023
Ep. 277 - 2023 Big Season Preview | Part 2
No opening take as the "Big Season Preview" continues. We start by taking some national negative narratives surrounding OU, but argue the positive side of why that narrative isn't correct. The first topic includes Ted Roof and his history of...
08.30.2023
Ep. 276 - It's Time for the 2023 Big Season Preview | Part 1
In the opening take, Grant is fully pumped for football season. Then Lee joins to try and remember the last time they watched an OU game together. We're not buying that Marcus Major and Justin Harrington will be atop the...
08.20.2023
Ep. 275 - A Wait and See Approach to OU Football in 2023
In the opening take, Lee explains why he's skeptical about OU's chances of having a successful season in 2023. Then Grant joins to provide his thoughts on the current makeup of the team. As of now, the guys both anticipate...
02.02.2023
Ep. 274 - Something's Off About the 2023 Schedule + Grab Bag Topics
In the opening take, Lee says something seemed off about OU's 2023 schedule release. Then Grant joins as the guys try to decide if there's something shady happening with the schedule behind the scenes? OU's home slate is not very...
01.01.2023
Ep. 273 - Sawchuk Shines as OU Ends 2022 With Another Close Loss
The guys are back at the mics to discuss OU's close Cheez-It Bowl loss to Florida State. They open the show by briefly discussing the road-like atmosphere for the Sooners in Orlando, while praising the bowl game for making a...
12.26.2022
Ep. 272 - OU Secures Elite Class Ahead of Cheez-It Bowl vs. FSU
The guys are back at the mics after a Merry Christmas gathering in Oklahoma City. While we are days away from OU playing FSU in the Cheez-It Bowl, Lee & Grant open the show by congratulating Brent Venbales on securing...
12.09.2022
Ep. 271 - Early Cheez-It Bowl Thoughts & Transfer Portal Madness
Oklahoma will play Florida State in the Cheez-It Bowl. Grant thought OU would play Iowa. Lee wanted the Sooners to play Wisconsin. Are the Sooners walking into a buzz saw (:45)? A lot of players have entered the transfer portal....
11.27.2022
Ep. 270 - Everything is Up For Review After OU Finishes Reg Season 6-6
OU was terrific for the first quarter and a half as the Sooners built up a 24-6 lead. From there it was all downhill as Oklahoma left Lubbock with an OT loss and a mediocre 6-6 record. Where do we...
11.24.2022
Ep. 269 - Will the Good Version of OU's Offense Show Up in Lubbock?
Lee opens the show by sharing some news about his evening plans that nobody will surely care about. But then we jump into our takeaways from Jeff Lebby's Monday press conference. What did we want to hear from OU's offensive...
11.21.2022
Ep. 268 - Winning Bedlam is Great, But the Offensive Ineptitude is the Story
It was Lee's first OU game as a "fan" since 2012 -- and boy was that a weird Bedlam. An incredible 1st Qtr gave way to a puzzling and frustrating final 3 Qtrs for the offense. The Sooners' defense was...

What's West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast about?

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West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast episodes:

Ep. 317 - Spring Game Preview & Who Do We *Not* Want to Portal?

Ep. 316 - The Starting Center is Hurt, But Everything Else Still Sounds Great

Ep. 315 - What the Heck is Going on With Jovantae Barnes and His Foot?

Ep. 314 - DeMarco Murray is Staying at OU & Cleaning Out the Inbox

Ep. 313 - Sharp Grades on New & Current Head Coaches Plus OU Basketball is Left Out Once Again

Ep. 312 - Venables and the Gang Are Here for Spring Ball

Ep. 311 - A Blow to OU's D-Line & the Top 80 QBs of the 2000s

Ep. 310 - Behind the Scenes Shake Ups & Revisiting 2023 Preseason Predictions

Ep. 309 - Winter SP+ Rankings & NCAA Football 25 is Out This Summer

Ep. 308 - Oklahoma and NIL + OU's Surprising 2024 Season Win Total

Ep. 307 - "Way Too Early" Talk & Alex Grinch is On to Wisconsin

Ep. 306 - More on the OL & It's Been a Long Time Since OU Won it All

Ep. 305 - The TE Room is Already Better & Offensive Line Questions

Ep. 304 - We Bid Farewell to the Roofer

Ep. 303 - Turnovers Doom OU in Alamo Bowl Loss to Arizona

Ep. 302 - Extensive Alamo Bowl Preview & CFP Picks (and Complaints)

Ep. 301 - Feeling Good About the Defense, SEC Schedule Release, and Bowl Season

Ep. 300 - Grant-Man & Lee in the Portalverse of Madness

Ep. 299 - OU's Got a New OC After Lebby Leaves for Starkville & OU-TCU Recap

Ep. 298 - A Marathon TCU Preview to Honor the Final Big 12 Game (and Thanksgiving)

Ep. 297 - OU Wins Way Too Close for Comfort Game at BYU, But Hey the Sooners are 9-2

Ep. 296 - Potential BYU Pratfalls, "3 Word Reviews", and Defending Big 12 Teams

Ep. 295 - Sooners Look Like Early Season Self in Blowout of WVU

Ep. 294 - Is Brent Venables' Patience Growing Thin With OU's Offense?

Ep. 293 - It Looks Like Team 128 is Back as OU Loses Bedlam

Ep. 292 - Sooners Search for Bedlam Win as Season Teeters on the Edge

Ep. 291 - Sloppy Sooners Lose to Kansas for First Time in 26 Years

Ep. 290 - Hey, a Win's a Win. OU Survives UCF Scare.

Ep. 289 - With Expectations Soaring, Sooners Set to Begin 2nd Half

Ep. 288 - Sooner Magic Caps Unforgettable OU-Texas Game

Ep. 287 - Will Sooners Embrace Plucky Underdog Role and Beat Texas?

Ep. 286 - OU Takes Care of Business in 30-Point Win Over Cyclones

Ep. 285 - Sooners Better Not Be Looking Past This Bad Iowa State Team

Ep. 284 - OU's Defense Steps Up in Road Win Over Bearcats

Ep. 283 - Will History Repeat Itself for the Sooners in Cincinnati?

Ep. 282 - OU Posts Dominant Win at Tulsa. Are These Sooners For Real?

Ep. 281 - Who's Going to Play Cheetah? & Will We Finally Get Some Sawchuk at TU?

Ep. 280 - OU Improves to 2-0 Despite Uneven Performance vs. SMU

Ep. 279 - OU Gets a Real Early Season Test Against SMU

Ep. 278 - OU Posts Near Flawless Victory to Open 2023 Season

Ep. 277 - 2023 Big Season Preview | Part 2

Ep. 276 - It's Time for the 2023 Big Season Preview | Part 1

Ep. 275 - A Wait and See Approach to OU Football in 2023

Ep. 274 - Something's Off About the 2023 Schedule + Grab Bag Topics

Ep. 273 - Sawchuk Shines as OU Ends 2022 With Another Close Loss

Ep. 272 - OU Secures Elite Class Ahead of Cheez-It Bowl vs. FSU

Ep. 271 - Early Cheez-It Bowl Thoughts & Transfer Portal Madness

Ep. 270 - Everything is Up For Review After OU Finishes Reg Season 6-6

Ep. 269 - Will the Good Version of OU's Offense Show Up in Lubbock?

Ep. 268 - Winning Bedlam is Great, But the Offensive Ineptitude is the Story

Ep. 317 - Spring Game Preview & Who Do We Not Want to Portal?