Bench Boys Podcast

Quickly cover the Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers news as well as Juan Soto being traded to the Yankees. Did the committee do the right thing by leaving FSU out of the CFP? Jacob and Alan make their CFP predictions. We look back on our super bowl picks and reflect on the season as the playoffs loom.

Alan and Jacob give their takes on the Blazers trading Damian Lillard to the Bucks, and Jrue Holiday to the Celtics. Beaver football picks up a big time win against Utah. We make our final MLB World Series predictions.

Alan and Jacob cover the biggest games from week 1 of college football and the biggest surprises and let downs. And as the NFL season kicks off, we make out predictions for offensive and defensive MVP. in each conference, divisional winners, our conference championships matchups and lastly, our super bowl champion.

Alan and Jacob cover the collapse of the Pac-12 and the reasoning behind it, as well as OSU's future. MLB division winners are picked as well as wildcard predictions and Cy Young. The 49ers name Darnold the backup QB behind Purdy, the Jets have a new hall of fame QB, and the Jaguars try to continue the momentum from last seasons playoff win vs. the LA Chargers.

Alan and Jacob talk biggest takeaways from this years NBA Summer League. They both give their 3 favorites and 3 disappointments. Quickly recap the Draymond and Poole drama, and the Giants, Padres current positions.

Alan and Jacob give their takes on the NBA Draft and the recent free agency signings and trades. Alan calls for Joe Cronin the GM of the Blazers to retire and Jacob tells us where he thinks Dame should go. Quickly recap the Stanley Cup, College World Series, and the NBA Finals.

Alan and Jacob talk about their experience working the PK85 Tournament last Thanksgiving, preview the NBA Finals and what Boston should do to get over the edge, Jacob's prediction for the Stanley Cup, the upcoming MLB Draft, and Beaver Baseball heading into the Baton Rouge Regional with #5 LSU.

Welcome to the new Bench Boys Podcast! Alan and his new cohost Jacob give their takes on the NBA Playoffs and why the Nuggets and Heat have had so much success this year, what getting the #3 pick in the NBA Draft means for the Portland Trailblazers, Jacob gives his thoughts on his favorite NFL team the Jaguars, Alan gives his thoughts on the quarterback situation for the 49ers, and lastly, a quick run down on what Beaver Baseball has in store for them as they approach the postseason as the #10 overall ranked team and #2 seed in the Pac-12.

Brynton Lemar, a professional hooper for Le Mans Sarthe Basket, talks about his journey so far playing in Europe and becoming a star, his goals and experiences off the court that shape him as a person, such as his article in The Players Tribune, his interests after basketball, and lastly, he talks about what is was like being a part of the UC Davis team that made the NCAA Tournament in 2017.

Emme Eisenman, a sophomore guard for Puget Sound Women's Hoops, joins the podcast to talk about the adjustments of going from high school sports to college and its challenges, her favorite things about Puget Sounds campus and the school in general, and training with established NBA trainer Packie Turner.

Griffin Long, a senior for Pacific Men's Golf, talks about what it was like playing with such a good group of high school guys, currently playing with players from overseas, his dream golf courses, and what he thinks on college golfers leaving school to join LIV golf, and some country club stereotypes.

Jarod Lucas joins the podcast to talk about his record breaking high school career, playing with current NBA players throughout his career on Compton Magic, his new team, Nevada Men's Basketball, and what it was like being a part of beaver nation.

On this episode, we have Mikey Carrillo. Mikey is currently the new Graduate Assistant Coach under Wayne Tinkle at Oregon State.Alan and Mikey discuss Mikey's goals of becoming an NBA Head Coach, how not playing at the NCAA or NBA level affects coaches, and we share our experiences as team manager.

Alan hosts the 5th episode of The Broken Filter Podcast with his guest, Kade Harrick. Kade is currently a point guard for Souther Virginia University Men's Basketball and is leaving in August for his LDS mission in Lansing, Michigan. Alan and Kade discuss the differences between D1 and D3 sports, how LDS missions work, and some of Kade's experiences growing up around basketball and working camps for schools such as BYU, Oregon, and UCLA. Go Beavs.

Alan hosts the fourth episode of the Broken Filter Podcast with his guest Darius Graham, the former starting point guard for UC Davis Aggies Men's Basketball from 2012 - 2017 and current realtor for Goree & Thompson Real Estate Inc. Alan and Darius discuss balancing being an athlete and a student, the mental aspect of basketball, the business of basketball, and his experiences hooping with some of Norcal's best.

Alan hosts the third episode of The Broken Filter Podcast with his roommate and Oregon State Men's Lacrosse player, Grant Emfinger. Alan and Grant the unique college experience at Oregon State, food spots, and the pros of living in Corvallis. NOTE: This episode is a re-do of the first episode (with new topics obviously) due to the first episode with Grant having too many technical difiiculties* Go Beavs!

Alan hosts the (technically) second episode of The Broken Filter Podcast with his guest Seth Yates, the graduate assistant coach for Oregon State Men's Basketball. Alan and Seth discuss how important networking is for young aspiring coaches, some cool experiences throughout Seth's career at Texas A&M, and his favorite college basketball arenas he has been to. Go Beavs!

Alan hosts the first episode of The Broken Filter Podcast with his guest Dexter Akanno, a guard for Oregon State Men's Basketball. Alan and Dexter discuss the current state of the NCAA transfer portal and Dexter's experiences with it, life as an athlete in the Pac-12, and how Corvallis compares to other types of college towns. Go Beavs!