
Hosts:
Benny Wehage, JP Bertram, Terry Horstman
Podcast Inauguration:
May, 2021
Bio:
Chop Em! Weekly Oregon State Beavers sports news, recaps, interviews, and stories, but also beer and friendship. Hosted by OSU alumni and friends JP Bertram, Terry Horstman, and Benny Wehage. We enjoy nothing more than when you join us in our revelry.
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- OSU Blueprint Texts, Beavs Baseball Start, WBB Tourney Push, And Huron Snoopingby Belligerent Beavs on February 20, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Oregon State public records just delivered the juiciest Blueprint texts yet… and it’s a black-bar comedy. We walk through the officially obtained documents, build the cleanest timeline we can through the redactions, and ask the only question that matters: how did OSU let this happen? Also in the episode: ⚾ Beavs baseball start + early-season vibes (yes, we still care!) 🏀 Women’s hoops tourney push + what matters now 🕵️ Huron Consulting at OSU: why they’re snooping around the AD 🟢 Green bubble menace: dumbest text thread in college athletics history 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. *New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week!* 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Legacy 03:06 Exploring Oregon State Athletics 05:58 Personal Reflections and Milestones 08:38 Discussion on Tattoos and Regrets 11:17 Olympic Games and International Competitions 13:58 Oregon State Sports Updates 16:43 Future Aspirations for Oregon State Athletics 19:49 Game Day Anticipation 19:57 Flow Sports and College Athletics 20:37 Conference Changes and Future Prospects 21:31 The Return of Reagan and Beer Segments 23:18 Consulting Firm’s Involvement in Athletics 26:41 Speculations on Leadership Changes 29:00 Public Records and Transparency 35:11 Blueprint Sports and Decision Making 48:01 Negotiations and Agreements with Blueprint Sports 50:25 Concerns Over Kyle’s Involvement and Market Confusion 53:28 Financial Implications and Offers on the Table 55:48 Strategies to Retain Kyle and Address Concerns 59:01 Adjustments to Agreements and Funding Sources 01:02:33 Finalizing Agreements and Communication Challenges 01:04:49 Public Perception and Misinformation 01:11:59 Tensions and Misunderstandings in Negotiations 01:13:26 The Brent Blaylock Files Unveiled 01:14:56 Investigating the Evidence 01:16:27 The Impact of Social Media on Sports 01:18:03 The Future of Oregon State Athletics 01:19:42 Reflections on Past Experiences 01:21:39 Food and Fun: A Lighthearted Discussion 01:22:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans 📲 *FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE* 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 *LATEST EPISODE & MERCH* https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 *LISTEN ON THE GO* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 _Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show?_ Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatebaseball #osubaseball #beaversbaseball #oregonstatewomensbasketball #osuwomensbasketball #blueprintsports #osuathletics #scottbarnes #brentblaylock #nil #collective #damnationcollective #publicrecordsrequest #publicrecords #redactions #transparency #collegeathletics
- Beavs Basketball Wake-Up Call, Men’s Hoops Culture Problem, Rueck’s WCC Roll And 200 Episodes Strongby Belligerent Beavs on February 4, 2026 at 7:44 pm
🔥 *Oregon State hoops needs a wake-up call and Episode 200 is the loudest Beavs group chat you’ve ever heard.* Two hundo episodes deep and we’re still arguing about Gill vibes, admin support, and why Scott Rueck keeps cooking no matter the circumstances. 🏀 Men’s hoops: culture problem, not just a wins problem 🎪 Gill game day experience: add juice and start creating a can’t-miss “event” 📄 Public records: where are the receipts and why is it so slow? 💰 “Power-level support” + the arms race you can’t opt out of 👑 Women’s hoops: Kennedie Shuler going full menace + Rueck masterclass 🎰 WCC tourney stakes: one-bid league stress and how the Beavs survive it We celebrate 200, laugh at our own college decisions, and still end up back at “make the AD do their job.” 👉 *Your turn:* What’s the ONE change that would actually fix men’s basketball in Corvallis: money, game day, staff, or leadership? 🍺🦫 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. *New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week!* 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Celebrating Milestones and Nostalgia 02:48 Promotions and Team Performance 05:04 Public Records and Transparency 07:53 Memorable Bowl Games and College Experiences 10:35 Reflections on College Life and Food Experiences 16:44 The Art of Being Broke 18:08 College Wardrobe Hacks and Style Choices 23:45 Reflections on Oregon State Men’s Basketball 27:54 The Future of Coaching at Oregon State 35:18 Investing in Athletic Programs: A Power Struggle 40:25 The State of Oregon State Basketball 45:25 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects 50:34 Game Day Experience and Fan Engagement 58:15 Women’s Basketball Success and Comparisons 01:13:14 March Madness and Bracketology Insights 01:15:34 Conference Tournament Strategies and Expectations 01:15:57 Personal Updates and Life Changes 01:16:49 Spring Training Experiences and Costs 01:20:13 Baseball Season Expectations and Rankings 01:22:21 Concerns About Athletic Department Support 01:23:28 Humorous Scenarios and Athletic Department Dynamics 01:29:56 Nostalgic Nickelodeon Memories 01:39:32 Celebrating 200 Episodes 01:41:18 Reflections on Podcasting and Community 📲 *FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE* 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 *LATEST EPISODE & MERCH* https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 *LISTEN ON THE GO* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 _Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show?_ Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatebasketball #beaversbasketball #osumensbasketball #gillcoliseum #gamedayexperience #beaverdam #menshoops #cultureproblem #osuathletics #scottbarnes #athleticdepartmentsupport #publicrecordsrequest #blueprintsports #nil #revshare #oregonstatewomensbasketball #scottrueck #kennedyshuler #wcc #westcoastconference #marchmadness #bracketology #osubaseball
- Beavs Coaching Reset, Coach Mack DC Hire, Portal/WR Reload, And Barnes Budget Secrecyby Belligerent Beavs on January 22, 2026 at 7:33 pm
🔥 Oregon State football is rebuilding with duct tape, vibes, and crossed fingers. Episode 199 dives headfirst into the Beavs’ coaching reset, portal reality, and why the margin for error feels thinner than ever in Corvallis. 🦫 *Coaching reset fallout*: what changed, what didn’t, and why this still feels fragile 🛡️ *Mike MacIntyre at DC*: why the hire makes sense and why expectations need adjusting 🎯 *Portal math*: OSU can’t play the same game as everyone else—and that matters 📣 *WR room pressure*: JaMarcus Shephard inherits a rebuild, not a reload 🧱 *Offensive line anxiety*: the problem that keeps surviving every staff change 💸 *Barnes + budget issues*: fans want answers, not vibes and press releases 👉 Be honest: Is this rebuild more about coaching… or money? 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. *New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week!* 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction and Party Whistles 02:37 Breakfast Memories and Inflation 05:31 Punch Bag Machines and Aggression 08:07 Trophy Talk and College Football 11:00 Stranger Things and 80s Nostalgia 13:13 The State of Oregon State Football 14:32 Coaching Changes and Their Impact 20:31 The New Defensive Coordinator 27:45 Transfer Portal Challenges 37:21 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects 39:10 Navigating a New Era: Coaching Changes and Expectations 41:36 Wide Receiver Woes: Trusting the New Coach 43:35 Concerns in the Trenches: Offensive Line Challenges 45:09 Recruiting Landscape: High School and Transfer Portal Dynamics 47:10 Budgeting for Success: Financial Realities in Coaching 54:24 Fan Engagement: The Responsibility of the Athletic Department 58:48 The State of Oregon State Athletics: A Critical Overview 01:02:38 The Struggles of Scott Barnes and the Pac-12 01:05:22 Oregon State’s Athletic Department Challenges 01:08:35 The State of Oregon State Basketball 01:12:56 Reflections on Women’s Basketball and Coaching Changes 01:16:14 Updates on Records Requests and Transparency Issues 📲 *FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE* 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 *LATEST EPISODE & MERCH* https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 *LISTEN ON THE GO* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 _Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show?_ Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatefootball #coachingchanges #trentbray #defensivecoordinator #coachmack #transferportal #portal #playerretention #jamarcusshephard #widereceivers #wrrecruiting #offensiveline #recruiting #nil #budget #athleticdepartment #transparency #publicrecordsrequest #scottbarnes #pac12 #beavsfootball #oregonstatebasketball #womensbasketball
- JaMarcus Shephard’s Presser Sparks New Era for Beaver Nation #shortsby Belligerent Beavs on December 3, 2025 at 11:19 pm
🦫 JaMarcus Shephard’s vision has us ready to run through brick walls. If you’re not hyped, check your pulse! #GoBeavs 🏈 #BeaverFootball #OregonState #CollegeFootball #Pac12
- Is Coach Shephard Legit? #shortsby Belligerent Beavs on December 3, 2025 at 11:14 pm
Relying on inexperience? Maybe. Connecting with legends? Definitely. Oregon State’s football future is… BRIGHT. 🦫🏈 Sound on. #BeaverFootball #OregonState #CollegeFootball #GoBeavs





