Bears. Blers. Bots.

Krut and Will are joined by an international celebrity, a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a survivor of two pandemics, a former teacher, coach, and administrator, now retired for over 25 years, she has since served as the team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team(with 5 head coaches), and has recently spent 4 weeks as a New York Times best-selling author. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt co-wrote "Wake Up with Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years", with CBS hoops analyst, Seth Davis. Sister Jean joins the pod at the 30:15 mark. Prior to that, the pair provide a brief updates on the Bears and the ‘Blers. In Mito, Krut has picked up a new hobby/quest, call it what you want. JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK おはよう- Ohayou- Good morning

Krut is happy with the Bears' dealings. The Blers fell in their opening A-10 tourney game to St Joe's, so the pair share their perspective heading into the offseason. The Bots are back in action, Krut explains the league standings, and provides another word of the week! JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK: お願いします- Onegai shimasu - please (formal)- according to Krut, pronunciation as well

The A10 regular season wrapped up in Philly for the Blers with their win at La Salle. Krut and Will discuss that game and touch on the three previous contests. Nothing new for the Bears. While the Bots haven't played either, Krut has plenty to share and TWO more words of the week. JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK: hidari 左 and migi 右 left and right :) Shoutout to our friends at the Loyola Phoenix! Go check out Fernando Molina Bier's article on the pod in last week's edition of the Phoenix.

Krut is finally able to watch the 'Blers from Mito, Japan. It certainly was a frustrating game but the pair provide some analysis and perspective on what's up with these 'Blers. As for the Bears, they question whether the smoke around Justin Fields is real. For the Bots, Krut recently played a familiar foe. He also describes his FIBA break which included a trip to Mt. Fuji. JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK- すみません – Sumimasen – Excuse me

Bears- The Bears have the #1 overall pick! What should they do with it? 'Blers- Certainly not the start we wanted in a new conference but the pair attempt to reflect on this start and where to go from here Bots(working on graphic/title change)- Krut has begun play with his 3rd professional team, the Ibaraki Robots, he introduces changes in this new setting both on and off the court

The pair of Krut and Will are joined by award-winning filmmaker, Patrick Creadon. Patrick directed The Loyola Project with the help of his wife, Christine, and their team at O'Malley Creadon Productions. Patrick discusses the people who made it possible to make the film, the relationships he built, and some important themes throughout. If you haven't seen The Loyola Project it is streaming on Paramount+, watch it! If you have a school in mind and are interested in a free screening of the documentary or are just interested in some merch, go to www.theloyolaproject.com !

Well, given that two of three subjects of this podcast lost to their respective rivals in a matter of 24 hours, that was kind of a downer. Krut was on hand for both, and while the results weren't what we wanted, there's plenty to discuss and positives to build on.

Those last four 'Blers games didn't go to plan, so the pair dish out on where they see issues and offer their takes of optimism. The Bears have stayed the Bears. Krut briefly reflects on his time in Manila and shares what he's up to prior to Japan.

The pair of former 'Blers discuss the start of this young 'Bler season. After explaining a mindset of Bears fans they get into some explanation and analysis of both the Fairleigh Dickinson and UIC wins and preview the Myrtle Beach tournament. Also Krut's Blackwater season is coming to an end shortly and he details how it could playout. There are no Black Panther spoilers in this podcast.

No Blackwater segment, a Bears recap and 'Blers is covered with Ramblers assistant coach, Amorrow Morgan. Coach Morgan provides insight on his work with the wings(Big Guards), his time overseas, the vibes following the exhibition, and of course a preview of the Ramblers' first opponent, Fairleigh Dickinson. Coach Morgan joins the pod at the 24:50 mark.

No guest this week but between Bears dominance, 'Blers Scrimmage, and Blackwater games, there's plenty to talk about. Not to mention we also touch on rock bottom of Loyola Basketball during the pandemic. Go 'Blers!

Coach Matt Gordon joins the show at the 40:20 mark and fills us in on his role at Oklahoma, his thoughts on da Bears, some nuts and bolts of coaching at Loyola, and he airs his grievances with Krut and Will's grievances towards thorough coaching.

Coach Wallace joins the show at the 37:25 mark to discuss this new team, some X's and O's and the trio touch on some memories as well.

Krut began his PBA Governor's Cup this week and has an update on that from Manila. Also, it was a rough Sunday night for the Bears(and the Colts). The duo also discuss the listeners responses to the question of the Bears next home.

The Bears are 1-0 after playing in Lake Michigan and the pair looks ahead to a Sunday Night Showdown with Mr. Rodgers and the Packers. In 'Blers, Krut and Will break down the long awaited schedule and discuss the current run in form of the Loyola Athletic Department. In Blackwater, Krut discusses his bouts with the rain akin to that in Soldier Field and he updates the basketball side of things as Blackwater Bossing begins their season on Wednesday, September 21st. The duo are joined this episode by one of their favorite teammates of whom played with each of them for four years, Aher Uguak. Aher is beginning his professional career in the top league in Germany this season for Chemnitz 99. The three blers reminisce on some times in Rogers Park, as well as air some dueling fanhoods.

This week we get to talk with a key member of the 2018 Final Four team, Southern Illinois' Head Coach, Bryan Mullins. Coach Mullins joins the pod at the 1:04:30 mark. We also get two weeks worth of Krut's Blackwater update from Manila.

The boys are back for a fresh season and have plenty to talk about. Krut was successful in choosing a new team with B in its name, so as you can see this is now Bears. 'Blers. Blackwater. The first guest of the year is none other than the captain of the Ramblers, Braden Norris. Number 4 informs the guys on their trip to France, some of his background(Go Jags), and the upcoming season. Braden comes on at the 33:37 mark. BBB plans to continue a weekly release on Tuesdays.

Hey everyone! Thank you for listening throughout this year! We hope you enjoy this last episode until the Fall. In the meantime, go 'Blers!

We are thankful to have on Coach Porter Moser for this episode to update on us on his first year at Oklahoma and reflect on his time at Loyola. No one is more responsible for making Loyola Chicago Basketball a national brand, where he secured 188 wins in total, as well as 3 conference championships, 2 NCAA tournament bids, and a Final Four appearance in his last four years.

This week's guest is a true Loyola Legend, Chicago's own, Donte Ingram. Donte shares his perspective on choosing Loyola, the years preceding the tournament run, the Final Four, and the professional basketball life. Donte is currently going head to head with Krut in the BNXT League where he plays in Groningen, Netherlands. The pair discuss their recent matchups and life abroad. Donte comes on at the 33:30 mark.