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The Bear Minimum Podcast

The Bear Minimum

A father & daughter talk about life & sports during her 1st year at UC Berkeley.

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August 17 · 43 min
Why Does Jake Make Difficult Friends? ... and Cal Football Schedule Quiz
Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network ! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
August 13 · 23 min
August Pod and France Looms ...
Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
August 12 · 11 min
Cliff Podding
Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
August 11 · 24 min
Let's Pod
... its been a long hiatus for TBM ... and this was recorded a month ago ... hope its listenable! - xoxoEnjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
April 1 · 41 min
Spring Break and a Song!
Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
February 12 · 33 min
Super Bowl Experience (and how those plant suits looked uncomfortable)
Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
February 11 · 39 min
Fall Semester Recap (A month late)
Enjoy the What’s Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What’s Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What’s Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online’s @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What’s Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Aug 27, 2025 · 29 min
Live From a Cruise Ship!
Jake and Megan talk about their time in Miami and aboard a Royal Carribean cruise ship during their 2025 summer vacation. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Aug 27, 2025 · 46 min
The 2025 Merrifield Summer Vacay
Megan and Jake talk about their family vacation from early this summer. There will be a part two that they recorded live from the cruise ship. This is not UCLA related content, but I'm happy to share, regardless. Thanks for your support! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Aug 2, 2025 · 23 min
Softball Banquet and Summertime
Megan and I talk about the Cal Softball Banquet and then our experience watching Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair at the Vista Theater. It was EPIC! - Thanks for listening - Jake This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Jul 28, 2025 · 24 min
End of Junior Year
… So Megan and I recorded this BEFORE their June vacation and then I forgot to publish it. It’s a little old but its fun, and there are two more eps in the can now that will go out in the next couple of weeks. Megan is working hard and I am extremely proud of her. In this ep we compare her freshman year to that of her sister’s at UCSB, and then we talk about the end of club softball. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Mar 17, 2025 · 26 min
Warming Up Cal Softball!
Join the WBS Tournament Challenges!!! What's Bruin Men's Tournament Challengehttps://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=2ea4c51e-42c7-452d-be24-857dd2be42b6What's Bruin Women's Tournament Challenge https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=258&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=3dfc607d-0707-4152-a9f3-9ad1499d3adb Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Feb 25, 2025 · 27 min
Megan Finishes Winter Break (Posted a Month LATE)
DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow Instagram: @whatsbruinshow Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Jan 15, 2025 · 31 min
Homecoming Loss to Miami & ESPN Gameday
Thanks for reading The Bear Minimum! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Jan 12, 2025 · 34 min
Megan's 1st Performance + ACC Mascot Quiz
Sorry it took so long! This is a flashback to September after Megan's first show with the Cal Band! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Aug 19, 2024 · 26 min
Gossip and the End of the Summer Part Two
Jake and Megan talk about the Gossip concert and the discover of a new band! Then they talk about tricks for the dogs, going back to school and how cool former Cal Bear Jaylen Brown is… Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Aug 19, 2024 · 20 min
Gossip and the End of the Summer Part One
Jake and Megan talk on the way to a concert at the Bellwether in downtown LA. Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Jul 14, 2024 · 46 min
Paris!
Megan is back from her study abroad experience in Paris, France, and she talks to Jake about her experiences over the last five weeks. Thanks for reading The Bear Minimum! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Jul 3, 2024 · 32 min
WBS CARCast Special: Jake Moves Megan Out of Her Apartment
So while Megan was still in Paris and while the rest of the family was on vacation in the Great White North, we were unexpectedly notified that Megan had the opportuity to be bought out of her Berkeley apartment. Given a deal we couldn’t refuse, Jake went up to the Bay Area on his own to pack and move Megan out of her pad in order to beat a deadline. While he was up there, he recorded a series of updates on his progress for the Bear Minimum audience. It was a long but eventually successful four days… Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com
Jun 1, 2024 · 35 min
Off to Paris!
Legal Troubles? - Call Jacob Khachatryan For Your Criminal Defense! 747-755-5555 DUMPLINS: CLICK HERE for the BEST dumplings you will EVER eat. https://www.jodisdumplins.com/ Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network! Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed: Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel. Call the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy) We are also on YouTube HERE Get Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HERE What's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends! Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.com Email us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.com Tweet us at: @whatsbruinshow West Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and Jake Subscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.com Email us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WBwestcoastbias The BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley. Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.com Email us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.com Tweet us at: @WB_BearMinimum Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebearminimum.substack.com

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