The Payton Years
By Andy Clark
The Payton Years May 07, 2021
Off-Season Updates
Sam and Andy sit down to do a quick update on the current state of the roster and coaching staff. The Off-Season is getting wild!
The Glovies!!!
Sam and Andy sit down with friends of the Pod Seth Allen and Mike to do the traditional Oregon State Basketball end of season awards: The Glovies
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The Times They Are A-Changin'
Sam and Andy sit down to recap the 2023-24 season, explore the current state of the roster, and explain why things look great when you compare everything to Washington State & Louisville.
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Live from Vegas (sorta)
Sam and Andy sit down live in Vegas and break down the Pac-12 Tournament experience, explain why (almost all) Arizona fans deserve to go to Hell, and preview the Championship game.
Then get screwed over by Vegas Wifi and upload 3 days late.
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A Beautiful Bracket
Sam and Andy breakdown the final two games of the season, explain why the Pac-12 Tournament bracket is laid out perfect for the Beavers, and get hyped for Vegas.
The Last of the Pac
Andy and Sam breakdown the Civil War loss and preview the final Pac-12 games in Gill Coliseum history
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What Doesn't Kill You
Sam and Andy sit down to celebrate Oregon State´s first road win of the season, preview the last Civil War game in Pac-12 history, and explain why 4 players on the Beavs are in the running for Pac-12 Most Improved Player.
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Once, Twice, Three Times We Hate the Ducks
Sam and Andy bring the heat as they break down the U of O - OSU battle and preview the Bay Area Schools. Just a heads up, Sam quotes Kelly Clarkson in this one.
We Hate the Ducks
Sam and Andy give a general season update, break down the last 3 games, and preview the upcoming match up with the hated Ducks.
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LA Woes
Sam and Andy come together to break down the LA losses, preview the Washington games, and search for signs of hope.
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BIG BOUNCES
Sam and Andy come together to celebrate the amazing bounce back weekend from OSU hoops. They breakdown the sweep of the desert schools, compare Jordan Pope to Steph Curry, and drop some choice Bill Walton quotes.
Big Falls = Big Bounces with Coach PC
Sam and Andy sit down with Friend of the Pod / Juco Insider: Coach PC. They break down the losses, look ahead to the Arizona Schools, and get a little college coach pep talk.
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Winter Madness
Sam and Andy come together to fight the Winter Madness, breakdown the devastating loss to Stanford, and preview the Utah & Colorado games.
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Can We Get a Whistle?
Sam and Andy come together to discuss the Washington State & Washington losses, preview the Stanford game, and take a look at a By Gone Beaver.
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Best Beaver Game Ever?
Sam and Andy sit down to attack the refs in the UCLA game, celebrate the Beaver victory over Bronny James & USC, and explain why Jordan Pope and Dexter Akanno are in the running for Pac-12 Player of the Year.
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32 Years of Being a Beaver Fan
Sam and Andy sit down to cover the Beaver victory over Idaho State, preview the UCLA & USC games, and explain why Mick Cronin is taking shots at Gianni Hunt in the press.
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Emergency Pod - West Coast Conference Edition
Sam and Andy do an EMERGENCY PODCAST to break down the Beavers move to the West Coast Conference. They explain how Gonzaga is the new Ducks, the beauty of a Portland home game, and why Lorenzo Romar can never escape the Pac-12. Plus a breakdown of the UTSA game and preview of Idaho State!
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No Overtime Needed
Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the Beaver´s win over Utah Valley, the upcoming game vs UTSA, and give some general OSU updates
The Chol Shift
Sam and Andy come together to break down the 2 game win streak, celebrate Chol Marial's breakout game, and explain why the Beavers are the most exciting team in the country.
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What a time to be a Beaver
Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the Beaver's three game losing streak, the football team implosion, and what it means to be a Beaver.
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Sunbelt Kings
Undefeated Against Troy
The Last Preseason Pod
Sam and Andy sit down for the last preseason pod! They discuss the secret scrimmages, preview Linfield & Troy, and give Pac-12 Media Day highlights.
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The Last Pac-12 Preview with Matt Cox
Sam and Andy sit down with pod favorite Matt Cox of the Three-Man Weave Podcast to preview every team in the Pac-12 and explain why this will be a great last season for the conference and the Beavers.
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Follow Matt on the Three-Man Weave Podcast and make sure to buy the 2023-2024 College Basketball Almanac - a must read for any college hoops head!
https://cbbalmanac.com
Beaver McMemories with Kevin McShane
Sam and Andy do a a quick update on the state of the Pac-12 then chop it up with Beaver Legend - Kevin McShane, about playing for Craig Robinson, what it's like to go from a walk on to a Captain, and counting potatoes with President Obama.
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Something That Conjures Hope with Michael Rataj and Bud Withers
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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The DEATH of the Pac-12
Sam and Andy sit down to do an Emergency Podcast on the departures of Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah from the Pac-12 Conference. They discuss how the conference got here, where it goes next, and what it all means for Oregon State.
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Trouble in Paradise?
Sam and Andy sit down and discuss assistant coach Tim Shelton leaving the program, the NIL landscape of college basketball, and why team GPA actually is important.
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Keep the Feet Moving
Sam and Andy sit down for a little off-season update. They talk the about losing Glenn Taylor to St. Johns, new players joining the Beavs, and why the Pac-12 may be more open next year than people think.
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Read The Rolling Stone Article that interviews Sam about hating Dillon Brooks!
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/dillon-brooks-nba-supervillain-memphis-grizzlies-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-playoffs-1234720214/
The Glovies!!! with Seth Allen & Jordan Pope
Sam and Andy sit down with friend of the pod Seth Allen for the 3rd annual Glovie Awards! Then Sam does a 1-1 interview with Oregon State Freshman Sensation: Jordan Pope
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Season Recap
Sam and Andy come together after a much needed cooling down period to discuss the officiating in the ASU-OSU game, their Pac-12 tournament experience, and general thoughts on the season.
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Tourney Time!!!
Sam and Andy discuss the last two games of the regular season and preview THE PAC-12 TOURNAMENT!!!
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Is Portland State Good?
Sam and Andy break down the devastating loss to the Ducks, preview Stanford & Cal, and describe watching Gianni Hunt play in person at the Portland State - Sacramento State game.
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Spirit Airlines Arena with Nick Daschel
Sam and Andy explain why losing 2 games was actually an encouraging road trip, discuss the state of the program with Nick Daschel of The Oregonian, look ahead to our great nemesis: The Ducks, and list all the ways Gill Coliseum is superior to Alaskan Airlines Arena.
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It's a Rock Fight
Sam and Andy skim over the loss to UCLA, dive deep into the win over USC, and explain why Mississippi Valley State University is the hidden gem America needs.
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It's a Roller Coaster
Sam and Andy break down the Arizona & Arizona State losses, preview the LA schools, and talk about the emotional journey of being a beaver fan.
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The Pinnacle of Elation
Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the Utah defeat, Jordan Pope's Colorado takeover, and visit the Cal Corner.
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A Springboard Win
Sam and Andy dissect Oregon State's loss to Stanford, celebrate the WIN over Cal, and reveal their "Lost to the Beavers in College" All Star Team.
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Read The Willamette Week article crowning Sam as one of the 5 funniest people in Portland!!!
https://www.wweek.com/arts/comedy/2023/01/25/sam-whiteley-wants-you-to-know-about-his-personal-failings/
Encouraging Loses
Sam and Andy come together to describe the subtle differences between an "Encouraging Loss" and a "Good Loss," discuss the personality of the ASU basketball program, and look ahead to the Stanford & Cal games.
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Hero's Journey with Eldridge Recasner
Sam and Andy break down the 3 game losing streak, explain the Hero's Journey story arc behind the Beaver's season, and interview the best color commentator in the Pac-12: Eldridge Recasner.
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Feeling Good Heading into Conference
Sam and Andy break down OSU's 3 game win streak, discuss the new look to the starting lineup, and applaud Will Richardson for finally turning the corner in his 9th year of college basketball.
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Beaver Memories III with Seth Allen & Liv
Sam and Andy sit down with friends of the pod: Seth Allen & Liv to celebrate the holidays and take a stroll down Memory Lane with their favorite Beaver Basketball Memories.
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Revenge Games
Sam and Andy break down the loss to Texas A&M, check in on Cal Basketball, and explain why Seattle University & Denver University are revenge games.
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Pac-12 Opener!!
Sam and Andy break down the Washington win, the USC loss, and check in on our old friend Kenpom.
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Duke is Evil and so is Portland State
Sam and Andy sit down to preview the opening Pac-12 games, examine the Duke heart-breaker, and compare Portland State to UCLA.
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Duke on the Mind
Sam and Andy discuss the Bushnell win, the Portland State loss, and look ahead to Duke.
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Shoutout to the Haters & Managers
Sam and Andy sit down and go over OSU's exhilarating start to the 2022-2023 season. They break down the Tulsa come back win, the Florida A&M victory, & preview the upcoming Bushnell & PSU games. Plus, the Ducks lose to UC Irvine? You got to love it.
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Season Opener!
Sam and Andy sit down to preview the Tulsa and Florida A&M games, make bold predictions for the season, and check in on Eric Moreland's Chinese Basketball career.
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Enemies of the State
Sam and Andy sit down and do their annual "Enemies of the State" podcast where they go through the Pac-12 players most likely to infuriate Oregon State fans this season. Plus the first Ken Pom Ponderings & Bygone Beaver of the year.
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The Difference in the Samford Game with Coach PC
Sam and Andy preview the roster and season schedule before sitting down with Coach PC to get some Pac-12 hot takes & predictions.
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