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The audio home of The Bay Area Examiner. USF needs a better brand of coverage, and we’re going to give it to you. While maintaining our roots that put us on the map we’re embracing the new direction of the university, but will still keep them honest. Whether it be football, basketball, any of the Olympic sports, you won’t find better or more comprehensive coverage of USF athletics and the university (and area) anywhere else. Whether it’s the USF-centric Pod by the BAE or the National College Football Blog Boy Round Table, welcome to The BAE.

Location:

Tampa, FL

Description:

The audio home of The Bay Area Examiner. USF needs a better brand of coverage, and we’re going to give it to you. While maintaining our roots that put us on the map we’re embracing the new direction of the university, but will still keep them honest. Whether it be football, basketball, any of the Olympic sports, you won’t find better or more comprehensive coverage of USF athletics and the university (and area) anywhere else. Whether it’s the USF-centric Pod by the BAE or the National College Football Blog Boy Round Table, welcome to The BAE.

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@StampedeSBN

Language:

English

Contact:

dailystampede@gmail.


Episodes

The Roundball Wrap-Up Edition

3/26/2024
Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore recap the end of the USF Men's Basketball season in the second round of the NIT against VCU. Sometimes the shots fall and sometimes they don't. Then, the fellas discuss the rumors of Miami showing interest in Women's Basketball Coach Jose Fernandez. Plus, Seth briefly talks spring football with Coach Golesh's most recent press conference during spring practice. Check out our patreon, substack, merch and more at bayareaexaminer.com

Duration:00:36:14

The Good Knight Edition

3/20/2024
USF goes into Oviedo to beat C. 83-77 to advance to the second round of the NIT. Seth Varnadore and Anthony Vito deliver an instant reaction late night live version of Pod by the BAE to discuss the victory, who their opponent might be in the next round, and take your questions. Watch the full live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25DVTfmPPk

Duration:00:31:26

The Postseason Edition

3/19/2024
USF is playing a postseason game in Men's Basketball for the first time since the CBI Championship in 2019. After losing to UAB in the AAC Semifinals, the Bulls are NIT bound heading to Oviedo to play a familiar foe in the first round. Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore discuss the loss to UAB, the NCAA Tournament committee's selection criteria, and what making a run in the NIT can be for this team. Visit us at bayareaexaminer.com

Duration:00:27:39

The Unfinished Business Edition

3/15/2024
On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore recap another week in USF sports. USF Basketball lost their first game in a long time, but they are still the #1 seed in the AAC Tournament. How does the bracket set up for the Bulls and can they win that automatic bid to the NCAA tournament? The guys also discuss the Green & Gold Gala along with a look at women’s basketball, softball and baseball. Find Everything BAE related at BayAreaExaminer.com

Duration:00:24:23

The Cutting Down the Nets Edition

3/8/2024
This time of year we normally can't wait for Spring Practice to start, but with the hype and excitement around Men's Basketball, it started faster than we expected. Nate, Seth, and Steeg open by discussing the start of Spring Football and Golesh's opening press conference. Then, the fellas quickly preview the regular season finale vs. Tulsa for Men's Basketball and their unprecedented regular season conference title. Check out www.bayareaexaminer.com for an all inclusive look at everything BAE has to offer - and new merch!

Duration:00:27:00

The Ranked Edition

2/27/2024
What a time to be alive! For the first time in program history the USF Men's Basketball program is ranked in the AP Top 25 and the Coach's Poll coming in at #25 after their victory against SMU on Sunday. We celebrate the amazing turnaround for this team with a first-year head coach before looking towards the next game at Charlotte at Saturday. Then, the fellas talk women's basketball, a baseball sweep, softball, and round-up with the AAC CHAMPION track and field at the conference indoor championships. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:39:45

The FAU Victory Livecast Edition

2/21/2024
Another Top-25 victory for the Bulls as they take down FAU in a thrilling game that came down to the wire in a sold out Yuengling Center. Nate, Seth, and Steeg give their instant reactions right after the game in a livecast recorded on Sunday. This aint the same old South Florida. Watch the full stream on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXKeMNXiplQ&t=1054s

Duration:00:30:00

The All The Sports Edition

2/14/2024
Nate, Seth, and Vito headline this week's edition of Pod by the BAE with an action packed discussion of all sports around the department as softball joins the rotation and opening day for baseball this weekend. We start with some football news as Marquez Valdes-Scantling becomes the first USF player to ever score points in a Super Bowl and the fellas discuss some coaching shuffling on the staff. Then, we talk about how Men's Basketball keeps getting away with it ahead of a huge homestand vs. Tulsa and a ranked FAU this week. Men's Basketball indeed keeps getting away with it ahead of a huge week vs. Tulsa and a ranked FAU at home. Plus, a quick round-up of the olympic sports. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:31:45

The Stay Paranoid Edition

2/8/2024
It's a victory Wednesday with Pod by the BAE as Nate, Seth, and Steeg discuss USF Men Basketball's thrilling 17-point comeback victory vs Charlotte to improve their conference standing to 9-1 and claim sole possession of first place in the AAC. This team is so exciting that they even got Seth into basketball! Then, (21:23) the fellas discuss women's basketball and women's golf action from the last few days. Oh wait, and it was also National Signing Day (31:23)! We talk about the final five players who signed in the class of 2024 which ended as the top class in the conference. Plus, more football assistant coaching news and other odds and ends. It's an exciting time for the Bulls. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:48:56

The Blog Boy Roundtable: Coaching Changes and Lawsuits

2/6/2024
It's been awhile on the Blog Boy Roundtable and Seth, Nate, Steeg, and Nick have a lot to discuss from Nick Saban's replacement at Alabama, to the coaching carousel, and lawsuits against the NCAA. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:35:02

The Just Keep Winning Edition

2/1/2024
Seth, Steeg, and Vito talk about a great week of dubs from Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball. Then, Steeg and Vito bring back the USF Round-Up and discuss tennis and track. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:49:03

The Patience Paying Off Edition

1/24/2024
Nate, Seth, and Steeg have a lot to talk about with football making a few additions on the staff and recruiting trail and basketball breaking records and securing a couple huge wins (16:35). Plus, a few fun announcements coming up. Be sure to join our discord server and be a part of the community. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:28:47

The Not the Same South Florida Edition

1/17/2024
Nate, Seth, and Steeg discuss recent USF Football news and notes including a bullish way-too-early prediction on the national beat. Then, they talk Men's Basketball and their success under Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim so far in the early part of conference play (17:11) and wrap-up with women's basketball (34:52). A tale of two trajectories. This is not the same South Florida, folks. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:42:31

The Blog Boy Roundtable: The Nick Saban is Over Party

1/11/2024
Just a couple days after Michigan wins the National Championship, another bombshell goes off - Nick Saban announces his retirement from Alabama. We have a full table of Blog Boys here to discuss both topics including possible candidates for the Crimson Tide, and the domino effect it could have on college football. Watch the full live stream on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTHqLr8O1fs

Duration:00:57:37

The Russ Wood In Memoriam Edition

1/11/2024
A special edition of Pod by the BAE reflects on what Russ Wood (@RussHoops) did for USF Men's Basketball, USF Athletics, and the College Basketball world in general. Chris Torello (@TorelloSports) joins us to share stories about the man who was so plugged into Men's Basketball we didn't dare compete with him. Rest in Peace Russ, our hearts go out to you and your loved ones.

Duration:00:23:53

The Happy New Year Edition

1/5/2024
The Bay Area Examiner wishes everyone a happy new year and after a couple week hiatus for the holidays Nate, Seth, and Steeg are back to discuss their best, worst, and funniest moments of the USF football season. Then, we hand out our MVPs and what we want to see going into 2024. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:37:10

The Blog Boy Roundtable: New Year Edition

1/4/2024
The Blog Boys took a break for the holidays, but now Seth, Nate, Steeg, and Nick are back at it to discuss the entire bowl season and what the opt-outs have meant to it. Then, the fellas discuss the New Year Six Bowls, the Playoff, and discuss the National Championship. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:45:02

The USF ’23 Early Signing Day Spectacular Edition

12/21/2023
It's official, USF inks the top recruiting class in the G5 and their best class since that historic 2014 year. To ring in this momentous occasion, Seth and Steeg welcome Bulls247's Sean Havens to the pod to discuss Alex Golesh's first full class, who can make an instant impact, and what expect for the future of USF football. Watch the full livestream on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xrpz--ojiA

Duration:00:59:01

The Merry Flipmas Edition

12/15/2023
We're running wild on this edition of Pod by the BAE with Nate and Steeg off this week and Seth, Nick, and Vito in. We discuss the American Athletic Conference's release of the 2024 schedule with SMU exiting and Army entering. Then, the fellas touch on the massive recruiting haul over the last week and what the means for Coach Golesh and USF in Year 2. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:27:05

The Blog Boy Roundtable: Schedule and Bowl Bonanza Pt. 1

12/14/2023
It's a three-man weave with Seth, Nick, and Vito diving into the 2024 SEC and Big 10 schedules releasing. Plus, we discuss the Heisman winner and our most interesting Bowl game this weekend. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Duration:00:42:17