Best Stoop Sports Podcasts (2024)

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U40: Josh in town for okpreps tour, Eddie in Arlington for Big 12 baseball. 1:16:20

2h ago1:16:20

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We start this week with baseball as Eddie is at the Big 12 Baseball tournament in Arlington, Texas, after watching Oklahoma shut out TCU 4-0 in their tournament opener. Josh McCuistion is also in town to start his Oklahoma preps tour as he was in Owasso, Wagoner and Choctaw Wednesday to get a look at some of the top talent in the state. We also tal…

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Episode 28: FINISHING MID-SOUTH P4 (JYD Wins Gold, Orndorff Feud, Dibiase's Revenge) 1:46:08

4h ago1:46:08

1:46:08

We finish up discussing Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 one final time to talk Bob's feud with Paul Orndorff, Ted Dibiase's revenge, The Junkyard Dog takes the North American Title, and Bob being indirectly involved the Dibiase heel turn vs. JYD. Plus, we further discuss Bill Watts' brilliant…

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Ep 170 - Big whoop at The Stoop but play-off hopes crumble at the Stone X 1:06:07

2h ago1:06:07

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In this week's pod we re-live our epic journey to SW London on the Supporters Coach where we experienced, quite simply, one of the best rugby away days ever. We loved the Stoop... We loved the running rugby... We loved the ale and the Chicken Caesar burger (albeit a bit pricey) And one of us loved the cheeky little techno DJ... What a day, what a w…

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U40: Brent Venables is DT hungry 1:28:54

1h ago1:28:54

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It's another week inside the Scoop Studios on Campus Corner and Carey, Josh, Eddie and George are back for another edition of the Unofficial 40. This week had us looking ahead to the SEC and how difficult the road could be for the Sooners. Vegas does not have the Sooners favored in a ton of contests in 2024. We're all pretty excited about the Thund…

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Episode 27: MID-SOUTH Pt. 3 (Bob Turns on Orndorff, Wins N.A. Title, & Dusty Arrives!) 1:48:12

2h ago1:48:12

1:48:12

We continue our discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! We also discuss an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorf…

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Ep 169 - Play-off hopes dangle by a thread as Sarries spoil the fez-tivities 52:46

3d ago52:46

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In this week's episode, Pete, Miles and Lee review the defeat against Saracens at Ashton Gate. Despite a good start the Bears ultimately lost control of the game in the face of an incredibly experienced, focused and effective opposition who delivered a classic 'been there, seen that and worn the T-shirt' sort of performance led by the mercurial Owe…

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U40: Why NIL is now working for Oklahoma 1:21:01

1h ago1:21:01

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We're back with Carey, Josh, Eddie and George for another edition of the Unofficial 40. We take some time to relax and look back at OU's success in the transfer portal and why we think the Sooners are starting to figure this all out. What has changed? What caused that change? And is OU is a good spot to compete in the transfer portal in the future?…

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Episode 26: MID-SOUTH PART 2 (Wrestlers Get Arrested, Orton Slaps A Cop!) 1:35:31

13d ago1:35:31

1:35:31

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop…

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A Sooner Summer 1:29:15

1d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Kamiar, Stephen, and Trevor discuss the most recent additions to the Oklahoma Sooners' squad via portal, discuss OU's competitiveness in the SEC, who needs "summer school" for a bigger impact on the game, and more. Discord: https://discord.gg/9Hqa3yQP

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U40: The latest with Damonic Williams, portal and recruiting 1:14:07

4d ago1:14:07

1:14:07

It's the Unofficial 40 back and fully in football mode. We're talking about Damonic Williams. George has put in the work and has all the latest on the saga that has become everything the OU football program is about in this very moment. He's currently in Baton Rouge, but there's reason to believe OU still has a chance to land the biggest defensive …

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Episode 25: MID-SOUTH WRESTLING PART 1 (Watts, Dibiase, Orton, More!) 1:48:26

13d ago1:48:26

1:48:26

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantel…

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Ep 168 - Beef from Lahiff provides Bears relief 1:03:52

7d ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This week we pick over the carcass that was the massacre in BS3 and we’re not talking about the hammering of Falcons at Ashton Gate last weekend. No, we’re talking about the first ever live pod at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom. We look back on an evening of structured chaos, discuss the learnings and then move quickly on to more pressing matters…

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U40: Spring Football wrap-up, Recruiting time is here. 1:34:10

11d ago1:34:10

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Spring football has finished. And the entire gang is here to discuss what we learned and where this program is heading into the SEC. The transfer portal is obviously a big part of that and George is here to talk about Damonic Williams and whether the Sooners are moving on, or waiting to see what happens on these upcoming visits. Is OU willing to le…

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Ep 167 - Raw, raucous and rip-roaring and the action at the Gate wasn't too bad either. The live pod has dropped. 1:07:47

13d ago1:07:47

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It's a carnival atmosphere down at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom this week as having constantly 'talked about' doing a live pod the lads actually execute one straight after the 13-try massacre of Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate. It's raw and it's raucous but the lads try their best to analyse the game despite 10% off the beers and 50% of the ch…

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It's Spring Game Time in Oklahoma 1:17:05

1M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Kamiar, Stephen and Trevor discuss the possible takeaways from the Spring Game beforehand, discuss recruiting and the transfer portal, the players they were most curious about seeing, and more. Also, join the Discord! Info and conversations for free: https://discord.gg/yMjkv3EQ

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U40: Get ready for a spring game. Ignore that portal opening. 1:29:45

19d ago1:29:45

1:29:45

We're back as we get ready for a huge weekend in Norman. The annual spring game takes place this weekend and there will be transfers and recruits all over the place. As long as the weather doesn't kill everything that is. We get started today though talking about the portal and where OU is looking to fix their issues. And even as we are doing the p…

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Episode 24: Australia, Lewin, Brower, Barnett, Big Bad John, More! 1:41:33

19d ago1:41:33

1:41:33

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob talks his tours of Australia. Stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more! A …

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Ep 166 - Live pod details, season card renewals, Bears Women storm to final and Falcons preview 41:44

21d ago41:44

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In this week's episode we formally announce our first ever live pod, in the sense that we are inviting an audience to the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom post Falcons at 6.30pm next Sunday. If you are interested in finding out more, and even contemplating joining us, then complete the Eventbrite registration below (it's free but it helps us get an ide…

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Episode 23: The Garvins, Buddy & Ron Fuller, Johnny Valentine, More! 1:39:52

25d ago1:39:52

1:39:52

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride…

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U40: Are we worried about the offensive line? 1:15:13

2M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

The gang is back together talking spring football and this time we're really focused on the offensive line and how that might be affected some of the reports we're hearing about the quarterback position. How much concern do we have heading into the offseason? How much concern should you have if the line doesn't look great in the spring game? The So…

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Spring Ball in Full Form 1:14:14

2M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Kamiar and Stephen discuss word out of camp and dissect what needs to be seen in the Spring and where they feel like the Sooners may be at in competition with the SEC. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/NaEVbmkv

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U40: Position breakdowns after three practice viewings 1:33:32

1M ago1:33:32

1:33:32

The whole crew is back for another thorough breakdown of spring football camp. We're just off of our third viewing of the spring and we're also full of some scrimmage intel as well. Troy Everett is lost for the spring and the early part of fall camp next season. Where do the Sooners go from here? And what do we make of the offensive line so far. Th…

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Episode 22: BOB IN IRAQ - PART 2 (THE CONCLUSION) 1:50:40

2M ago1:50:40

1:50:40

If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! As Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's …

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Ep 165 - Janse takes a fancy as the Rifles Cup is retained 52:18

2M ago52:18

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You’re listening to Bears Beyond the Gate, a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. We’re two and a half season cardholders at Ashton Gate who love the club, the game and all things Bears. Well, Miles is happy as Pat listens to his selection advice from the ski slopes of France and moves Max to full back, Noah Howard to the wing and gives Gen…

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U40: It's spring football paradise right now 1:36:34

2M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

I mean, there is not a more beautiful time of the year than right now. The entire crew is here. Almost all of us have been watching spring practice with our own eyes. We had 90 minutes of viewing on Monday, we have another hour and 45 minutes after the pod today. While Eddie and George did a Practice Report on YouTube, Carey and Bob weigh in today …

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Episode 21: BOB GOES TO IRAQ! Wrestling For Saddam Hussein! 1:44:26

1M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob begins the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN. Listen now for Part 1 of all the insane stories that Bob endured while there... A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professi…

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Ep 164 - Bears batter League leaders as Saints come a cropper in BS3 yet again… 41:50

2M ago41:50

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In this week’s episode Pete and Miles dial in from their respective ski resorts whilst Lee shakes his head at the whole middle classy-ness of it all. That said, it was worth the effort as the boys chew over the fantastic victory against Saints on Friday and give their thoughts on what was very close to being the elusive 80- performance. They discus…

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$pring Ball & March Madne$$ 1:35:24

2M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Kamiar, Stephen, and Trevor have JAMPACKED episode between Demarco Murray, Zac Alley's future work with Brent Venables, 2024 & 2025 schedules with playoffs in mind, both hoops squads with Porter Moser and Jenny Baranczyk's future in mind, Patty Gasso's squad, the complete shitshow that is now the NIL situation and way more. Discord: https://discord…

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U40: It's DeMarco Murray chaos during the pod 1:25:29

2M ago1:25:29

1:25:29

It's been a little Porter Moser heavy with his press conference the other day. It got a lot more bizarre for those that watched Virginia play last night. But we're going football heavy as Josh has had back-to-back weekends of watching OU prospects in person at Under Armour Dallas and Houston. And we're also diving into what the latest Kevin Sperry …

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Ep 163 - Back to business! Saints preview with help from the Telegraph's Charlie Morgan 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

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In this weeks's episode we preview the return of the Prem with help from the Telegraph's Charlie Morgan. It's been a long break but there's all to play for and as we're only three points off 6th and six points off 4th can we dare to dream? We also comment on Pat's interview on Bears TV this week and then try and pick the team for Friday. With a lot…

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Episode 20: Iron Sheik, Buzz Sawyer, Sting, Ray Candy, More! 1:58:29

2M ago1:58:29

1:58:29

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob takes us on another trip down Memory Lane. We're all over the place with great stories featuring the likes of The Iron Sheik, Ray Candy, Buzz Sawyer, Jack Brisco, "Alaskan" Jay York, more on Ole Anderson, a Congratulations to Sting, amateur wrestling, and so much more! Bob even reflects on returning…

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Ep 162 - Interview with Paul Morgan of Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) 34:55

2M ago34:55

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In the second of our occasional 'doc-pods' we head towards the end of this long fallow period by hearing from Paul Morgan, who is the Communications Lead of PWR and previously Communications Director at Premier Rugby and before that editor of Rugby World. He talks about the rebranding of the PRW this season, his thoughts about Bears Women team and …

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Ep 161 - Joe Joyce interview and a few other things 59:41

3M ago59:41

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In this week's slightly delayed pod (technical difficulties) we hear from Bristol legend and current Galway resident Joe Joyce . He gives us some insight into what it's like getting a bit of niggle going with some of your best mates in the European Cup, speaks candidly about why he left his home town for pastures new and 'talks about' his future as…

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U40: Drake Stoops' Pro Day, Zac Alley's contract, UA camp 1:45:41

3M ago1:45:41

1:45:41

Spring sports is at it's height with Football, recruiting, basketball, softball and baseball and the Unofficial 40 has a lot to cover. We got to see Drake Stoops and others run their unofficial 40s at OU's Pro Day. What were our impressions? The board of regents met on Tuesday and there was salary news for Zac Alley. What does his salary say about …

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Episode 19: A Tribute To Ole Anderson 1:45:43

2M ago1:45:43

1:45:43

This week's episode of The Wrestling Stoop is a special edition, discussing the life and times of the incomparable Ole Anderson. Bob pays his respects in the best way he knows how, discussing memories & anecdotes of the late, great, Ole Anderson. Bob goes back and shares memories of Ole the booker, the promoter, the wrestler, the legend, the friend…

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U40: Takeaways after meeting with 35 OU football newcomers 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

OU held it's now annual media day for newcomers just before the start of Spring Football on Monday. We talk about our takeaways from all the players we talked to. And oh yeah, Brent Venables also held his pre-spring press conference. We talk about our biggest takeaways from Brent and we get into the structure of OU's football personnel/general mana…

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Episode 18: A Salute To Black History Month (JYD, DOOM, Ladd, Rocky, Atlas, More) 1:38:55

2M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

The Wrestling Stoop returns this week to honor Black History Month as Bob shares stories and memories involving the likes of Ron Simmons & Butch Reed (Doom), Ernie Ladd, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Thunderbolt Patterson, Art Thomas, Dewey Forte, & more. Also, Bob pays respects to the late, great Ole Anderson and shares side stories wit…

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Recruiting, Hoops, the New Palace, & More 1:35:11

3M ago1:35:11

1:35:11

Kamiar, Stephen, and Trevor dive into several topics that range from the recent news of Jacob Lacey’s retirement, recruiting, hoops, as well as what people will say about this Sooners’ softball team and Patty Gasso thirty years from now. They also go on tangents of Baker Mayfield, the College Football Playoff, and even Adrian Peterson’s lack of acc…

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U40: Spring sports, recruiting is coming and the SEC schedule 1:25:02

3M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

Spring is in full swing as softball, baseball are all underway while March Madness looms. The Sooners are looking better as members of the 68-team tournament after a win in Stillwater. With just a handful of games remaining, can the Sooners get one more win to make the NCAA's almost a certainty. The women can clinch the Big 12 with a home win over …

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Ep 160 - Lightning strike 58:09

3M ago58:09

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It's only Pete and Lee this week down at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom supping a couple of cheeky beers, as Miles calls in sick at the last minute. However, they still manage to fill the time, with help from listener posts, discussing the Bears Women victory against Loughborough Lightening in particular and how their season is hotting up more ge…

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U40: OU football undergoing a change in operations 1:31:16

3M ago1:31:16

1:31:16

It's the whole crew locked in once again this week as we start of with the full gang, but first we get a little springy as Bob Przybylo is here to talk softball and hoops while Eddie updates us on OU's first weekend on the diamond. George joins the show and we're still talking hoops. Has the lack of support for OU hoops eroded some of the passion f…

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Episode 17: Amarillo Part 2 (Bob Turns Heel, Feud With Funks, Garvin vs. Invisible Man) 1:58:43

3M ago1:58:43

1:58:43

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob concludes his time in the Amarillo Territory as we talk his first-ever HEEL TURN in pro wrestling, and his amazing feud with the fighting Funk Family consisting of Terry Funk, brother Dory Jr., and father Dory Funk Sr.! We look at several of Bob's big matches from Amarillo, including a win over the then NWA Wor…

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Ep 159 - Big Dave Attwood interview and 'season so far' reflections 1:27:24

3M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

In this week's BUMPER episode we hear from Dave Attwood about: His life since retirement... His time at the Bears and what it was like working under Pat... THAT semi final defeat and why it all went wrong... What he thinks about Bristol's season so far AND how we are not 'a million miles away from clicking' and finally... His answers to some incred…

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U40: The mess that is college athletics described 1:22:14

3M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Football officially ended with the Superbowl but several Sooners ended up world champions. Now we turn our attention to spring football. As soon as anyone lets us talk to anyone like maybe Zac Alley or any newcomers. Hoops is coming off a soul crushing loss. The boys try and talk out their hoops issues a lot more peacefully and respectfully this ti…

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Episode 16: The Amarillo Territory Part 1 (Karl Kox, El Santo, Lawman, McGuire Twins) 1:49:37

3M ago1:49:37

1:49:37

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob begins to share his memories of the Amarillo territory promoted by the Funk Family. He talks the territory loop, the cities, live interviews on a taped program, the endless driving, the talent, legendary El Santo, The McGuire Twins, the infamous Noa Noa Club in Mexico, Gory Guerrero promoting El Paso, Lawman Do…

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Ep 158 - Bears Together Supporters Advisory Committee docu-pod! 17:24

4M ago17:24

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In the first ever Bears Beyond The Gate 'docu-pod' we hear from Kiera, Kaye and Sophie about the work of the Bears Together Supporters Advisory Committee (SAC) an initiative that was announced at the start of the season as a way of the club being able to gather more direct feedback from fans about off-field matters. They talk about who they, and ot…

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Super Bowl Sooners & Bob Stoops Thought Experiment 1:06:45

4M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Kamiar, Stephen, & Trevor discuss Super Bowl bets, successes in recruiting, and OU hoops trajectory. They also discuss the OU Softball Team at length and then get into a Bob Stoops/OU Program thought experiment about OU Football. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/B5DQj2jw

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U40: It's National Signing Day but it already happened 1:17:11

3M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Carey, Josh, Eddie, George and Bob are all here and we're back in action this week. We talk about National Signing Day even though there was no big signing for OU in the second signing period. Should we just get rid of this second signing day? The guys talk about where things stand with the recruiting calendar as coaches have been on the road, juni…

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Episode 15: Mr. Wrestling #2, Scary Tarzan Tyler, & A Bobby Shane Epiphany! 1:54:47

4M ago1:54:47

1:54:47

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob has an epiphany on his past situations with Bobby Shane and sees Bobby in a whole new light. Then, Bob recounts many of his opponents and partners, plus other stories involving Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker), Lex Luger, Chris Taylor, Danny Miller, Tarzan Tyler, Karl Kox, The Infernos, JC Dykes, Roger Kirby, E…

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Lines, Ends, and Youth 1:16:48

4M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Kamiar, Stephen, and Trevor discuss Oklahoma’s more recent portal addition along with all other offensive linemen in mind and try to build it as it stands. They also discuss the Tight End room and possibly having a much more impactful season than the 2023 campaign. They discuss the basketball team under Moser’s direction and their tournament possib…

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