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Bear Insider Podcast: Q&A #1 With Rod

July 1, 2023
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In today’s episode, former Cal and professional center Rod Bensen addresses questions from his recent blog entry, diving into the idea of getting former players involved to help improve both the program and alumni relations.

You can listen on Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Podcasts or on any of your favorite podcast sources. 

Stay tuned for an accompanying transcript as well.

Related:

The Benson Blog: Real Talk With Rod

The Benson Blog: Kicking Things Off

Bear Insider Podcast: Cal Hoops Recruiting Talk With Rod Benson

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Bear Insider Podcast: Q&A #1 With Rod

4,354 Views | 9 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by Shocky1
oskidunker
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5:04p, 7/1/23
It would be great if Randle would do one.
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
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7:44p, 7/1/23
I love listening to this!
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In reply to oskidunker • 10:23p, 7/1/23
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oskidunker said:
It would be great if Randle would do one.
Randle's not a writer or podcaster for us like Rod is. Are you asking him to be a guest with Rod?
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5:42p, 7/2/23
Good idea
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
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2:53p, 7/3/23
I just finished listening to this, and I'm hoping we get weekly podcasts by Rod.

It's great to hear someone who simultaneously has an insider perspective as a Cal athletic alum, but also an outsider perspective as someone who has lived around the world and doesn't currently live in the Bay. Everyone may not agree with every idea Rod has, but these ideas need to be injected into everyone's consciousness and considered, as some of them are certainly worthy of implementation.

BearInsider often devolves into a back and forth volley of tired and repetitive fan tropes, so I get excited when I hear from someone outside this mold. It's invigorating to hear Rod talk about Cal and what is possible, so I hope this is the beginning of a Benson insurgence into our Cal narratives. I get a similar feeling when I hear Mark Madsen speak, and my fingers are crossed we are beginning an upward trajectory period for Cal hoops and beyond.

Thank you Rod for speaking up, and speaking your mind.
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In reply to 75bear • 9:52p, 7/3/23
75bear said:
I just finished listening to this, and I'm hoping we get weekly podcasts by Rod.
Rod said he will post about every other week (not a strict schedule), at least during the offseason
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10:49a, 8/16/23
It has been a month since I listened to this, but I seem to recall Rod mentioning one idea of reaching out to Patrick Christopher and his tailoring company to be involved with our hoops team. Looks like Coach Madsen heard!

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11:34a, 8/16/23
Awesome!! Does Jaylen brown have any desire to have 7uice partner with us?
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1:48p, 8/16/23
not at this time, coastie
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