Bear Claw Media Podcast

Ben Schleiger rolls solo for a Week 8 preview.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a convincing 49-33 UNC win in the Kibbie Dome Saturday afternoon, including a high-profile return from injury by Brayden Munroe. Then, they talk reasonable goals for the Bears this season and preview next week's matchup at Sac State.

Chris Bolin and Ben Schleiger recap last week's slate, including a commanding Montana State win vs. Northern Arizona. Then, they look ahead, previewing UNC's game at Idaho and more.

Zach Bloch joins Chris Bolin to discuss a little bit of everything. The two start with the Bears' recent trip to Portugal, then talk about this upcoming season before Zach discusses his time at UNC and how important his Faith has been to him.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap the was in the Big Sky and FCS, then take a look ahead at next week. Then, the two are back to the classics tearing apart Ben's top 25.

Chris "Rutgers and Indiana State" Bolin and Ben "UL Monroe and Some Other Poor Soul" Schleiger recap a 26-18 Bears loss to Idaho State. Eric Gibson lit it up with just under 400 passing yards but the Bears still only scored 18. Then, they talk the most tortured fan bases in both the FCS and FBS

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look back at Week 4 in the Big Sky, then Ben digs into Chris' top 25. Then the two make their Week 5 picks.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a 26-23 Bears win over Houston Christian, including monster games from RB Mathias Price and WR Carver Cheeks. Then, the two talk about an important homecoming game against Idaho State next week.

Ben Schleiger joins World Indoor Qualifier and NCAA Runner-Up Jerome Campbell to talk about how he ended up at UNC, his time with the Bears and why he ultimately left to go to Arkansas.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap a fun Week 3 around the FCS, including a Montana win over North Dakota. Then they make their picks for Week 4.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin recap the Bears overtime loss to South Dakota, including a great, 300-plus yard performance from quarterback Eric Gibson Jr. Then, the two look ahead to what should be a winnable game in Week 4 at Houston Christian.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at Week 2 around the FCS and look ahead to Week 3

Ben "Email to the Mountain West" Schleiger and Chris "Still Not Over It" Bolin recap what should have been a monumental upset for UNC football over CSU. They discuss the Carver Cheeks catch that wasn't, Eric Gibson Jr.'s first start at QB and the state of the program.

Ben "Made of Glass" Schleiger and Chris "Heels on the 10" Bolin recap a season-opening win over Chadron State, a game in which starting quarterback Peter Costelli suffered a season-ending injury. Then, friend of the program Brennan "Respectfully, An Ass Kicking" Bates joins to talk CSU ahead of the Bears Week 2 matchup with the Rams.

Chris Bolin and Ben Schleiger pick the slate of Week 1 Big Sky games

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at UNC's week 1 opponent, Division II Chadron State, including picking a final score and making bold predictions.

Ben "Hasn't Said Anything Quotable in Weeks" Schleiger and Chris "Hasn't Really Been Listening TBH" Bolin run through a handful of categories to preview the Big Sky Conference. Then, they run through some over/unders for the Big Sky's projected playoff teams.

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Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at UNC's special teams unit, including early returns on both Jacob Willig and Leo Blumentritt.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at UNC's secondary, including an inexperienced cornerback room and a deep, experienced group of safeties.

Ben "This Guy is John Lynch's Nephew" Schleiger and Chris "Just Can't Remember the Kid's Name" Bolin talk about a linebacker room with a lot of experience, though a lot of that came down the stretch last season.

Chris "Can't find the word" Bolin and Ben "Asparagus Guys" Schleiger take a look at a defensive line full of potential, but unknowns.

Brock Wisne joins Chris Bolin to talk the Portugal trip UNC basketball is currently on. Then he talks what brought him to UNC and previews the upcoming season, including what the next evolution of his game is.

Ben Schleiger and Chris Bolin take a look at a small, but talented UNC wide receiver room. Who will separate themselves as the 1A? What impact will qb-convert Hank Gibbs have?

Ben "Roll it up in a Backgammon Cup" Schleiger goes through the Big Sky preseason rankings, comparing his votes to the consensus polls. Then he touches on the preseason All-Big Sky team featuring one Bear: Cam Chapa.