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Belligerent Beavs is the dynamic intersection of Oregon State Athletics, nostalgia, pop culture, beer, and friendship. Join OSU alumni and best friends JP Bertram, Terry Horstman, and Benny Wehage every week for the latest in Beaver Sports news, game recaps, exclusive interviews, and unforgettable stories. Tune in for our unique blend of spirited discussions, throwbacks, and laughs, making every episode a celebration of Beaver Nation.
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On Sept. 30, 2025, Sportico revealed the details behind Oregon State’s NIL deal with Blueprint Sports, and it’s a disaster. We warned you in Episode 188. We raised alarms in Episode 189. And now, Sportico has dropped the receipts. JP and Benny unpack the $280K annual fee, 75% skim, donor betrayal, Brent Blaylock’s shadowy role, and the vanishing of Kyle Bjornstad. Silence from OSU’s athletic department is deafening.Beaver Nation deserves answers.#GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #BlueprintSports #Blueprint #NIL #CollegeFootball #BeaverNation #ScottBarnes #BrentBlaylock #RobSine
One quarter of hope, then reality. We unpack the 129th Civil War from the not-fake fake punt that flipped momentum to why the OL’s zero-sack night matters. Maalik’s rough outing, screens gone sideways, and the simple blueprint for Houston: run the ball and build 2nd-and-manageable. Plus, NIL transparency, donor clarity, and what game week should look like with students back at Reser.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #chopem #civilwar
With Blueprint Sports now owning and operating Dam Nation, JP & Benny start digging into the aftermath. First, we surface a three-year-old report claiming Blueprint took a 20% cut on NIL deals, then connect the dots between Blueprint, Learfield, and a recent AD hire. All of it raising big questions and all of it failing the smell test. Plus: Maalik Murphy’s future, whether Bray has lost the locker room, the optics surrounding the Blueprint-AD connection, and what this all means for this week's Civil War and the upcoming offseason.#GoBeavs #BeaverFootball #OregonStateFootball #OregonState #OSUBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #NIL #BlueprintSports #DamNationCollective #MaalikMurphy #TrentBray #BrentBlaylock #Learfield #CivilWar #AthleticDepartment #CollegeFootball #ChopEm
Oregon State football falls to Fresno State in the weirdest way possible and we break it all down. Special teams chaos, long-snapping nightmares, and whether Trent Bray should keep DC duties while learning the CEO role. The defense’s tackling issues, the O-line’s penalties, and why Maalik Murphy + Taz Reddicks gave real hope. Then we look ahead to the Texas Tech road test and what growth has to show up now at Reser Stadium and beyond.#GoBeavs #OregonStateFootball# BeaverFootball #collegefootball #specialteams #gamerecap #FresnoState #Pac12 #TexasTech
Oregon State football got punched in the mouth by Cal. We break down the flags, the two-point chaos, special teams mistakes, pass rush questions, tempo issues, and why Fresno State is a true must win. We talk Maalik Murphy, Anthony Hankerson, the offensive line, the defensive line, and how coaching decisions changed the game.Then Peter Mazzocco from BVR ST CO joins to map a bold future for Oregon State through NIL and technology, from AI performance tools to alumni-powered innovation with NVIDIA and Jensen Huang. We cover brand building, community support, recruiting advantages, and how Beaver Street Co could make OSU the tech school for college sports.#OregonState #SportsPodcast #GoBeavs #BeaverNation #BelligerentBeavs #OregonStateFootball #FresnoState #NIL #AI #NVIDIA #BVRSTCO
We’re back, Beaver Fam! Louder, wronger, and ready to predict EVERYTHING. We run through every game on Beaver Football’s 2025 slate, circle the upsets, and name the traps. Plus: candy chaos (mini vs big cups) erupts, we dissect unorthodox Beaver Hoops manifesto, and break down Pac-12 TV (CBS/CW), plus Texas State & DBU adds. 🦫🔥#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #chopem #oregonstatefootball #beavspredictions #predictionsepisode #reserstadium #maalikmurphy #anthonyhankerson #pac12football
The Oregon State Beavers are OUT of the College World Series, and we’ve got thoughts. We break down every gut-wrenching detail of OSU Baseball’s Omaha exit, preview MLB Draft decisions for stars like Gavin Turley and Aiva Arquette, and react to rumors of Texas State joining the Pac-12.Plus: haunted home teasers and yes, Benny has never seen Breaking Bad. Total chaos. 🦫🔥#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #collegeworldseries #osubaseball #pac12realignment #texasstate #mlbdraft #beaverbaseball
Oregon State Baseball is headed to the College World Series! We break down the Beavers’ Super Regional win over Florida State, Trent Caraway’s breakout performance, elite pitching, and possible Omaha matchups.Plus: Rocco’s Jell-O shot strategy, Mitch Canham’s magic, and why this Beaver squad is built for a title. Subscribe and ride the wave to Omaha with us! 🦫⚾#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #omahabound #oregonstatebaseball #superregionals #collegeworldseries
The Oregon State Beavers are headed to the Corvallis Super Regional and we’re breaking down the full matchup vs. Florida State Baseball - including how to attack ace Jamie Arnold. We dive into Dax Whitney’s breakout, Trent Caraway’s power surge, and what’s next at Goss Stadium.Plus: Conference Realignment, NCAA Baseball chaos, and a naked dude at Little League.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatebaseball #superregionals #daxwhitney #trentcaraway #gossstadium #floridastatebaseball #collegeworldseries
The Beavs' 2025 Football season is heating up and we’re here to map the road. In Ep 181, we dive into which Oregon State away game is worth your cash, why the Murphy-to-Clemons connection could be huge, and how Trent Bray’s offense is shaping up. Plus, OSU’s new NIL platform rollout, and the dumbest/brilliant name we gave this podcast in an alternate universe: Poddammit. Tap in, subscribe, and CHOPEM. 🍺🦫#gobeavs #oregonstate #belligerentbeavs #beaverfootball #oregonstatefootball #maalikmurphy #darriusclemons #trentbray #nil #collegefootball
Oregon State had a chance to lead in the NIL era. And said no.Beavs Legend Steve Johnson returns to share his inside story of a groundbreaking proposal to elevate OSU Men’s Basketball through alumni engagement, academic partnerships, and a modern, sustainable NIL strategy. Backed by the College of Business, it was a chance to lead with vision.Instead, the Athletic Department walked away.We break down every layer of this story, especially the jaw-dropping moment a Deputy AD allegedly said in a meeting with Johnson: “No one will remember you in 15 years… even if you’re Gary Payton.”This one’s for every fan who’s asked: What the hell is going on in Corvallis?#GoBeavs #OregonState #NIL #CollegeBasketball #SteveJohnson
A bumpy week for Beaver Baseball stirs up the panic meter (spoiler: we’re not panicking), Maalik Murphy shows he might just have a literal bazooka attached to his shoulder, GP2 pulls one of the pettiest flexes in NBA history, and we look at Ryan Gunderson’s huge opportunity as he heads into a crucial year with Beaver Football.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatebaseball #maalikmurphy #beaverbaseball #gp2 #garypaytonii #ryangunderson #oregonstatefootball #beaverfootball #osubeavers
Maxim Logue is LEGIT, but will he be part of Oregon State’s future? We break down the Beavs' March Sadness, question the direction of Men’s Hoops under Wayne Tinkle, and unleash the most chaotic theme night ideas for OSU Football. Subscribe for unfiltered Beaver banter. 🦫🍺#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #chopem #oregonstatebasketball #collegebasketballcrown #maximlogue #oregonstateathletics #waynetinkle #collegesports #nil #collegebasketball
Oregon State Women’s Basketball caps off a stunning comeback season, but the future? Even brighter. Meanwhile, the Men’s Basketball team gets rocked by major portal losses: Rataj, Kingz, and Craig are GONE. Jade Carey is chasing the one title that’s eluded her: NCAA gold. Beaver Gymnastics heads to Alabama, and Baseball keeps swinging in the Top 5. Tap in. 🦫🍻#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatewomensbasketball #michaelrataj #osubasketball #transferportal #collegebasketball #jadecarey #ncaagymnastics #oregonstatebaseball #scottrueck
Oregon State Women’s Basketball shocked just about everyone when they punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. 🏀🔥 Team captain AJ Marotte joins the pod to talk about the Beavs’ wild run, her decision to stay at OSU, and what “Why Not Us?” really means inside the locker room. Plus, Scott Rueck is out here hitting Jumpman poses and the Beavs' lockdown defense. LET’S GO 🦫#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #beavsWBB #ncaa #collegebasketball #womensbasketball #whynotus #marchmadness
1Oregon State Women's Basketball just pulled off one of the most incredible runs in program history, winning the WCC Tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Scott Rueck just put on a coaching clinic, Catarina Ferreira dominated, and now the Beavs might have a first-round matchup with a familiar face. Plus, Beavs Baseball piles on the runs at Goss, and we look ahead to March Madness. LET’S GO! 🏀⚾🍻#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #marchmadness #womensbasketball #wcctournament #scottrueck #beavsinthedance #beaversbaseball
Scott Rueck reaches career win No. 600 as Oregon State Women’s Basketball celebrates Senior Day, with AJ Marotte securing her place in Beaver immortality. Meanwhile, Michael Rataj etches his name alongside Gary Payton in Beavs history. But should the Men’s Basketball squad actually prefer the 5-seed in the WCC tourney? Benny makes his case. Plus, Beaver Baseball’s rollercoaster weekend in Texas… what’s next? 🍺🦫#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #ScottRueck #MichaelRataj #OregonStateBasketball #OregonStateBaseball #MarchMadness #BeaverNation
The Beavs are rolling! Oregon State Baseball exploded for a 48-9 run differential in their opening weekend, proving the preseason hype is real. Dax Whitney and Ethan Kleinschmit looked absolutely filthy on the mound, and the offense is STACKED with talent. Now, OSU heads to Texas for a huge showdown with No. 2 Virginia on Friday. Can they keep the momentum going? 🍺🦫#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #collegebaseball #baseball #oregonstatebaseball #daxwhitney #ethankleinschmit #beaverbaseball #pac12baseball #collegeworldseries #mlbdraft #beavs
Scott Barnes says Oregon Stateisn’t planning on hitting the future revenue-sharing ceiling. What does that mean for the future of Beavs athletics? Trent Bray doubles down as HC & DC, raising big questions about his workload. Baseball season is here, and expectations are sky-high! Plus, we debate whether OSU should even play a spring game in the era of portal poaching. Tap in for the latest on Oregon State sports! 🦫🔥#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #collegefootball #nil #revenuesharing #trentbray #beaverbaseball #collegeworldseries #springgame
Oregon State men’s basketball hit a brutal roadblock at Gonzaga, falling 98-60. But before that, Michael Rataj went off for a career-high 30 in a big win over Santa Clara. We break down the Beavs’ home dominance, their road struggles, and what’s next with Wazzu and St. Mary’s coming to Gill. Plus, 3-star RB LaMarcus Bell commits to OSU, and Joshua Gray is turning heads at the Shrine Bowl.
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