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Nick Daschel, Oregon State sports reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, has covered sports in the region for 40 years. Catch up on all things Beavers with Nick and his colleagues from The Oregonian/OregonLive and other guests. Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode.

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Sep 30, 2025

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Previewing the 2024 football season with Oregon State star Isaac Hodgins 25.08.2024

It’s the return of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where we discuss Oregon State football and sports. This season, The Oregonian’s Nick Daschel is joined by former Oregon State defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins to talk about Beaver football. In this episode, we get Hodgins’ thoughts on the team, a prediction, and plenty of great stories from his six-year OSU career. Remember when Hodg...

Oregon State baseball enters stretch run, men’s basketball overhauls roster, women’s hoops reeling 08.05.2024

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman discuss the baseball team and where things stand heading into the stretch run, the status of the overhauled men’s basketball roster, the disheartening state of women’s basketball and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Oregon State reaches Sweet 16, Travis Bazzana bombs away, men’s basketball transfer portal opens 25.03.2024

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman discuss the Beavers’ march to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Travis Bazzana’s remarkable hot streak, the players who have entered the men’s basketball transfer portal and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Oregon State lands 3 seed in NCAA basketball tournament, spring football, baseball’s national climb 18.03.2024

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman take a look at the Beavers’ bracket in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, spring football, OSU pro day and the baseball team’s continued excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon State spring football, the return of Raegan Beers, baseball cruises 04.03.2024

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast focusing on Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman take a look at spring football practice and the battle for the starting quarterback job, the return of Raegan Beers and the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament and the continued success of the baseball team. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Oregon State baseball stays hot, women’s basketball prepares for Stanford, men’s basketball ends losing streak 26.02.2024

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast looking at Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dish on last week’s lost opportunity — and this week’s big game against Stanford — for the women’s basketball team, an impressive start by the baseball team and a rare road win for the men’s basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

What’s ahead for Oregon State women’s basketball, a red-hot start for baseball, the woes of men’s basketball 20.02.2024

The Oregon State women’s basketball team is rolling, the Beavers’ baseball team had an opening weekend to remember and the men’s basketball team ... well ... that’s another story. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dive into that and more in the newest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trent Bray’s early imprint on Oregon State football, the state of men’s and women’s basketball, high baseball expectations 12.02.2024

The latest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring senior sports writer Joe Freeman and Beavers beat reporter Nick Daschel, talks about their recent conversations with head football coach Trent Bray, Oregon State's basketball success, plus a look ahead to baseball season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregonian Sports: Can Oregon State crash the Pac-12 title game? 15.11.2023

On this episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, Oregon State beat writer Nick Daschel joins columnist Bill Oram to break down the Beavers' hopes of knocking off undefeated Washington this weekend in Corvallis, as well as what the court ruling in Washington on Tuesday means for the Beavers conference future. Why did that College GameDay snub hurt so bad? What will it take for OSU to hang on to Jon...

Oregon State’s 38-34 win over Oregon means Vegas baby? Or Sun Bowl 29.11.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Saturday’s Reser Stadium thriller, Oregon State’s 38-34 win over Oregon. They talk about the game, what it means and how it impacts the Beavers’ bowl situation. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: At 9-3, is Oregon State attractive to the Veg...

Fascinating matchup of Oregon State’s defense against Oregon quarterback Bo Nix 23.11.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at Saturday’s regular season finale against Oregon. In addition, they discuss the Beavers (8-3, 4-3 Pac-12) win at Arizona State, as well as big picture items. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Does Oregon State’s defense have its hands full with O...

Oregon State plays its best game of the season in a 38-10 win over California 15.11.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Saturday’s game against California. In addition, they discuss the Beavers (7-3, 4-3 Pac-12) upcoming game against Arizona State and the team’s mounting injuries and what it means. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: All three phases showed up...

Oregon State’s quarterback dilemma, and staying focused with big goals gone 09.11.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Friday’s game at Washington. In addition, they discuss the Beavers (6-3, 3-3 Pac-12) upcoming game against California and the big picture with three weeks remaining. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: The quarterback situation leads the way....

Grading every Oregon State position group through 8 games 01.11.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White break down what they’ve seen from each position group through eight games. In addition, they talk about OSU’s upcoming game against Washington, a 7:30 p.m. Friday contest in Husky Stadium. The Beavers (6-2, 3-2 Pac-12) are coming off a bye week. Here are some highlig...

Timmy Hernandez joins Kyle and Nick to discuss the season 25.10.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss what’s ahead for Oregon State heading into the bye week. Joining the usual duo on the podcast was former OSU receiver Timmy Hernandez, who was White’s roommate while they played for the Beavers. They discussed Oregon State’s 42-9 win over Colorado, where thin...

Oregon State staring at possibility of a 10-win season 18.10.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 24-10 win over Washington State. Also on the menu is a look at Saturday’s upcoming game against Colorado in Reser Stadium. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Though they’re not predicting it will happen, 10 wins is out there for Or...

Is the Midnight Miracle at Stanford a springboard to a big finish? 11.10.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 28-27 win over Stanford. Also on the menu is a look at Saturday’s upcoming game against Washington State in Reser Stadium. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Good fortune or not, Oregon State is 4-2. What does it mean for the secon...

If Oregon State puts Utah loss in rear view mirror, rest of season looks bright 04.10.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 42-16 loss to Utah. They also discuss this Saturday’s game against Stanford as the Beavers attempt to end a two-game losing streak. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Nick and Kyle talk about how the last two losses impact Oregon S...

USC was a lost opportunity for Oregon State, but a new one awaits in Utah 27.09.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 17-14 loss to USC in Reser Stadium. In addition, Nick and Kyle had a conversation about this Saturday’s opponent, Utah. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Nick and Kyle talk about the handful of plays that decided the game, and bro...

Is Oregon State, QB Chance Nolan ready to take the next step in playing USC? 21.09.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s upcoming showdown against No. 7 USC in Reser Stadium. In addition, Nick and Kyle look at last Saturday’s 68-28 win over Montana State. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle talks about his second career OSU-USC game in which he p...

Did Oregon State leave something in the tank and still beat Fresno State? 13.09.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s come-from-behind 35-32 win over Fresno State. In addition, Nick and Kyle look at this week’s upcoming game against Montana State. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle talks about watching the game from his living room while taki...

Oregon State impresses with its defensive playmaking in 34-17 win over Boise State 06.09.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s season-opening 34-17 win over Boise State. In addition, Nick and Kyle look at this week’s upcoming game. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle and Nick discuss about the pre-game routines of players. Kyle talked about his routine...

Is Oregon State sitting on a magical season in 2022? 31.08.2022

On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 2022 season opener against Boise State. The Beavers ended preseason camp a week ago, and are several days into preparations for their game against the Broncos. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle, who played running back and co...

The Beavers fall just short of Omaha 15.06.2022

Oregon State’s powerhouse baseball program had another sterling regular season, but the Beavs fell just a bit short of reaching the ultimate goal: Omaha On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, reporters Joe Freeman and Nick Daschel look back at the season that was and ahead to the season ahead. They hit on:  What will this team be remembered for? The year it became Mitch Canham’s prog...

A star is born in the backfield, plus other OSU spring football takeaways 20.04.2022

Spring football came and went in Corvallis. There’s a new name in the backfield, a first spring under defensive coordinator Trent Bray. The secondary may be ready to take a step forward. What other takeaways can we glean from it all? On the latest episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and Nick Daschel breakdown the major storylines from OSU. They discussed...

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