Bear Claw Media Podcast

Ben "Has Adopted Chris's Rage Toward Thomas Ford" Schleiger and Chris "Chalk" Bolin go through their Big Sky All-Conference Ballots ahead of the 2026 Season.

Ben "Still Hates Portland State" Schleiger and Chris "Has a New Disdain for Idaho" Bolin discuss their picks for the Big Sky Preseason Poll.

Ben "Editor and Producer" Schleiger and Chris "Whatever You Want to Call That Mustache" Bolin talk lights at Nottingham Field, and observations from the four weeks of spring practice.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker join Chris Bolin to talk about another big weekend, with wins over Sac State (MAC State?) and Portland State bring the Bears win streak to 7. Then, they touch on Quinn's 16 assists against and Zach taking 15 3s against the Hornets before touching on half court shots. They then end with another edition of the Splash Segment.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to talk about UNC's now-four-game winning streak after a tough start to Big Sky play. Then, they talk peaking at the right time before it devolves into Yu-Gi-Oh and other old video games.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to recap a tough start to Big Sky Conference play, and what went wrong after a historic start to the season. Then, they touch on a players-only meeting after a loss to Northern Arizona and how that propelled them to wins over Idaho and Eastern Washington.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are again joined by Chris Bolin to recap a program-defining win at CU, highlighted by 33-8-8 from Quinn, who returned from a broken hand in just 12 days. Then, they get into a disappointing road trip to Montana, where UNC lost to both Montana State and Montana.

Quinn Denker and Zach Bloch reconvene with Chris Bolin after missing a week. Quinn gives an update on his hand, the pair talk about a few UNC players standing out this season, and we have a Christmas surprise.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap an entertaining quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs, including Villanova upsetting Tarleton, and both Montana and Montana State taking care of business to set up the first playoff matchup between the two rivals.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a crazy week 2 of the FCS playoffs, including Illinois State taking down the top-rated NDSU Bison.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to talk three more early-season wins for the Bears to move to 8-1. Then, Quinn gets uncomfortable getting showered in praise for his early-season accomplishments. Finally, they end with a Splash Disciples segment on Jesus meeting people where they are.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a generally boring, but at times intriguing Round 1 of the FCS playoffs, then make their picks for Round 2.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker are joined by Chris Bolin to recap three games in three days in Portland, including a heartbreaking loss at the buzzer to St. Thomas. Then, Quinn and Zach talk about finding joy in every moment.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a very up and down season for UNC, capped off with a win vs. Portland State that moved the Bears to 4-8, their best record since 2016.

Ben "Solo Vacation" Schleiger takes a look around the Big Sky and FCS ahead of the last week of the season.

Ben "Vacation" Schleiger, freshly home from the beaches of sunny Mexico, recaps a bummer of a couple weeks by UNC football.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker join Chris Bolin to recap an overtime win in Pepperdine as UNC had two locker rooms flood the day of the game. Then, they get into other travel quirks they've dealt with and talk about whether 67 will stand the test of time. Finally, they close with the Splash Disciples segment, including a touching Halloween story about teammate Chancellor White.

Zach Bloch and Quinn Denker join Chris Bolin to chat Zach's career high in a win to move UNC to 2-0 on the season. Then, they get into pregame rituals, play calls and shoes, before closing with a Splash Disciples segment on avoiding temptation and following the right path.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a crazy week 10 across the Big Sky and FCS, including a putrid week in the pick 'em for both. Then, the look ahead to week 11.