Former Beavers assistant and current San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan joins this week's pod to discuss his six years at Oregon State and how fan interest has changed in San Jose after their Mountain West Conference Championship last season.3:15  Building San Jose State into a winner.4:10  The job Joe Seumalo has done at San Jose State.6:40 Lyle Moevao and why he wanted him to join the San Jose State staff.8:08  Reflecting on the 2012 Alamo Bowl.9:00  What made Brandin Cooks such a great player in college.9:50  Coach Brennan on Obum Gwacham.11:00 What the renovations at Oregon State will do for recruiting.12:50 Advice for Jonathan Smith in year four.14:15 Sam Noyer transferring to Oregon State.15:00 Weighing in on conference realignment.16:30 Changes in fan interest over the last year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Brent Brennan on OSU & building upon a championship season

Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle joins this week's pod to discuss last year's Elite Eight run and his hopes for building upon it this upcoming season.1:10  Coach Tinkle on throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field on August 25th and how baseball was his first love.4:10  On the Elite Eight run this season and what it does for recruiting.8:15  The players he's got returning at Oregon State.9:56  Having fans back in the stands next season.11:33 On his daughter Joslyn becoming an assistant coach at Montana.13:45 Previewing the upcoming season for the Beavers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wayne Tinkle on building upon last year's Elite Eight run

Former Beavers assistant and current Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Chad Forcier joins this week's podcast to discuss his time in Corvallis, coaching alongside Eddie Payne and what it means to be coaching in the NBA Finals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad Forcier talks NBA Finals, Corvallis & coach Eddie Payne

New Oregon State Women's soccer coach Lauren Sinacola joins this week's Talkin' Beavers podcast to discuss her coaching background, her early thoughts on Corvallis and her hopes for the future at Oregon State.1:05  What it's like to be in Corvallis with the Beavs1:47  How interesting the Beavs head coaching job was when it opened up2:45  Expectations for this year's team6:35  Is Oregon becoming a hotbed for soccer?8:00  Getting to know the players11:30 What will it be like for to compete against the other Pac-12 teams15:00 Dealing with with 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lauren Sinacola: Your new OSU women's soccer coach

Beavers Baseball Coach Mitch Canham joins this week's podcast to discuss his first year as the coach at Oregon State.1:30  What are Coach Canham and the other coaches are up to right now3:30  What the coaching staff think about the team that will be coming back in 20228:40  Talking about the Beavers young core11:00 On watching the Corvallis Knights play 14:30 Discussing former Beavers having success in the pros17:00 Coach Canham's individual takeaways from his first season as head coach21:00 Key takeaways from his first-year strategyPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Mitch Canham recaps year one as head coach

Former Oregon State defensive tackle Esera Tuaolo joins this week's podcast to discuss Pride Month in the LGBTQ+ community and the news that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has announced that he is gay.1:00  Esera says he is in Massachusetts right now as an Executive Chef2:00  Reaction when Carl Nassib came out as gay3:40  Being quiet about his sexuality while playing football5:50  What was it like announcing his sexuality on Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel8:10  Talking about the Hate is Wrong organization11:05 Esera's message to anyone struggling to be true to their self with their sexuality15:35 Singing the National Anthem at a Packers game16:40 Esera's defining moment of his NFL career18:10 What it was like on The Voice20:50 What Pride Month means to Esera22:00 The greater impact of Carl Nassib's coming outPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Esera Tuaolo talks Pride Month and Carl Nassib's courage

Kaylee Mitchell joins the podcast to talk about setting the Oregon State University record in the 3000m steeplechase, qualifying for the Olympic Trials and her anticipation of toeing the line against her racing idol, Emma Coburn, plus participating in programs like Dam Change and Dam Worth It.1:37 - Kaylee shares how she felt after realizing she qualified for Olympic Trials5:51 - Expressing her admiration for Emma Coburn and how it will feel to race against her9:03 - Why she choose to compete in steeplechase11:40 - Why Kaylee transferred from Seattle Pacific to Oregon State13:45 - Turning to running during the COVID shutdown14:44 - The importance and impact of Dam Change and Dam Worth It

Kaylee Mitchell looks ahead to Olympic Trials

Former Oregon State basketball players Dino Tanner and Corey Benjamin join this week's podcast to discuss their time in Corvallis, the NBA Playoffs and their individual stories of trash talking to the G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan.1:35  Dino talking about the great players he grew up playing against in Los Angeles.3:00  Dino says he and Corey played tougher competition at the park than what he faced when he first arrived at Oregon State.5:20  Corey recruited Dino to come to Oregon State.6:25  How Dino and Corey's close friendship translates on the court.6:50  Dino says the best years of his basketball career were the years of where he played with Corey Benjamin.10:00 Dino talking about his famous buzzer beater vs. Arizona.15:00 Corey talking about this year's Oregon State team.17:40 Corey Benjamin on challenging Michael Jordan to a game one-on-one.20:30 Dino's story about talking crap to Michael Jordan.24:00 Corey and Dino on why their decisions to give up basketball.

Dino Tanner & Corey Benjamin on playoffs & Beavs basketball

Oregon State basketball great Mel Counts joins this week's podcast to discuss his time in Corvallis, his time in the NBA and what it was like to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics in the 1964 Tokyo games.2:40  Mel didn't realize he such a good basketball player until he was a junior or senior.4:10  Mel's two biggest regrets: not winning the National Championship and only beating Oregon 17 or 20 times.7:15  Training for the 1964 Olympics at Pearl Harbor and winning the gold medal10:40 Being on the same team as Bill Russell.16:00 Why team awards are much more special than individual awards.22:00 The team Mel most like playing against while at OSU.24:00 What advice would he give Oregon State athletes today?

Beaver great Mel Counts talks Olympic Games and Oregon State

Former Beavers baseball coach Pat Casey joins this week's podcast to reflect on his coaching career, his three College World Series Championships and this year's Beavers' squad under Mitch Canham.3:12  When Pat Casey fell in love with baseball4:53  What it meant to be able to coach so close to home8:00  What recruiting and coaching look like in the beginning vs. now11:00 Coaching at George Fox while playing basketball and minor league baseball22:00 Winning the first College World Series Championship34:00 The biggest difference between the 2018 Beavers team vs. the back-to-back championship teams39:30 The thought process going into retirement42:50 This year's Beavers team

Talkin' Beavers baseball with the legendary Pat Casey

Former Oregon Soccer women's soccer player and current Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby joins this week's podcast to discuss her time at Oregon State, the differences between the college game and the pro game and the 2021 NWSL season.1:00  Bella on the Challenge Cup victory.2:30  On her decision to go to Oregon State over other schools & her favorite game from her Oregon State career.9:10  On about getting drafted by the Thorns.12:25 Being motivated to stay ready for getting *real* playing time.14:05 Talking about overcoming injuries and the advice she would give people who have to rehab.18:25 Bella's goals for the season.22:00 Standing up for social justice.

Bella Bixby on her journey from the Beavers to the Thorns

Blazers Television analyst Lamar Hurd joins this week's podcast to discuss his time at Oregon State, his decision to come back to Portland and the current season for the Portland Trail Blazers.1:55  Lamar on Joslyn screaming at officials during OSU Men's basketball games.6:45  How having a small number of fans in the arena makes a huge difference.8:30  What made Lamar fall in love with basketball10:30 How Lamar really learned how to be accountable for himself at Oregon State.17:00 Lamar on playing basketball in Europe.19:00. His decision to retire from professional basketball.24:00 How he got back into broadcasting.

Beavers to Blazers: Lamar Hurd's joyful ride in basketball

Oregon State running back great Ken Simonton joins this week's podcast to re-live his favorite Oregon State memories and to discuss his role as a mentor to today's athletes.1:35  Growing up a baseball fan.3:00  Dennis Erickson told him he would have to give up baseball.4:35  Mike Riley was the main factor in getting him to go to Oregon State.6:00  Loved the slower pace, beauty and greenery of Corvallis. But did not love the weather.7:30 Asked if he expected to have such an immediate impact.8:40  Said he's pretty sure he was not well-liked his freshman year because of his confidence.10:55 What was it that fueled him to achieve all that he did?14:55 What was the best part of being a Beaver?16:40 Asked what his favorite part about being a Beaver was.18:30 Talking about the challenges of not going to the combine or Senior Bowl following his great college career.21:20 Said it's important to not have a bunch of "yes" men in your circle.23:40 Talking about mentoring young athletes.27:20 Talking about his life today.

Ken Simonton re-lives his favorite memories at Oregon State

Former OSU running back Yvenson Bernard joins this week's Talkin' Beavers podcast to discuss his favorite Oregon State memories, his admiration for his immigrant parents and his journey from athlete to financial expert.3:15  Being a two-sport athlete: football and baseball.5:30  On Dennis Erickson and his Oregon State teams.5:50  How Sabby Piscitelli was one of his main recruiters to Oregon State.8:10  Choosing football over baseball.14:20 The challenges of playing behind someone he knew he was better than his redshirt freshman year at Oregon State.17:53 His favorite Oregon State experience.19:45 All the injuries he had as he was getting ready for the NFL combine.21:00 His career in the NFL and the CFL and when he knew it was time to give up playing football.25:40 When Bob De Carolis told him he should be a fund raiser.27:00 His path to becoming a financial advisor.29:00 How he's focused on helping athletes get set up for their futures financially.31:50 About the Bernard Family Foundation.33:30 How he helped out with sending supplies to Haiti in 2010 following the big earthquake.

Yvenson Bernard: Beavs running back turned financial advisor

Former Oregon State basketball star David Lucas joins this week's podcast to discuss the Maurice Lucas Foundation, all the lessons his father taught him and what Oregon State has meant to him personally.1:20  How have things been going throughout the pandemic?1:55  Talking about his son that was born the day that Kobe Bryan passed away.2:30  The Maurice Lucas Foundation and all that it does.6:30  How much do you enjoy seeing who these kids become?8:20  Lessons David learned from his father.10:20 What makes Oregon (the state) so special?11:30 What has made you most proud about your career after college?15:00 David said he wasn't interested in basketball until his junior year of high school.15:40 How he got involved in basketball at Oregon State.19:00 Playing basketball overseas.22:10 What does Oregon State mean to you?24:30 Talking about the Oregon State men's basketball season this year.

David Lucas shares his love for Oregon State

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