The Payton Years

Sam and Andy sit down to cover the Beaver victory over Idaho State, preview the UCLA & USC games, and explain why Mick Cronin is taking shots at Gianni Hunt in the press. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy do an EMERGENCY PODCAST to break down the Beavers move to the West Coast Conference. They explain how Gonzaga is the new Ducks, the beauty of a Portland home game, and why Lorenzo Romar can never escape the Pac-12. Plus a breakdown of the UTSA game and preview of Idaho State! Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the Beaver´s win over Utah Valley, the upcoming game vs UTSA, and give some general OSU updates

Sam and Andy come together to break down the 2 game win streak, celebrate Chol Marial's breakout game, and explain why the Beavers are the most exciting team in the country. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the Beaver 's three game losing streak, the football team implosion, and what it means to be a Beaver. Follow The Payton Years on X (Twitter) @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down and discuss Oregon State owning the sunbelt, apologize to Fred Hoiberg, and preview the Baylor game.

Sam and Andy celebrate the Beavers 2-0 start to the season! They breakdown the Troy & Linfield games, preview Nebraska, and explain why Appalachian State is actually a rivalry game.

Sam and Andy sit down for the last preseason pod! They discuss the secret scrimmages, preview Linfield & Troy, and give Pac-12 Media Day highlights. Follow The Payton Years on X (Twitter) @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down with pod favorite Matt Cox of the Three-Man Weave Podcast to preview every team in the Pac-12 and explain why this will be a great last season for the conference and the Beavers. Follow The Payton Years on X (twitter) @YearsPayton Follow Matt on the Three-Man Weave Podcast and make sure to buy the 2023-2024 College Basketball Almanac - a must read for any college hoops head!...

Sam and Andy do a a quick update on the state of the Pac-12 then chop it up with Beaver Legend - Kevin McShane, about playing for Craig Robinson, what it's like to go from a walk on to a Captain, and counting potatoes with President Obama. Follow The Payton Years on X (twitter) @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down for multiple interviews in the wake of the Pac-12 implosion. First they chat with sophomore forward Michael Rataj about leading Germany in the Fiba European Championships, his freshman year at OSU, and the upcoming season. Then they check in with friend of the pod and prolific northwest sports journalist: Bud Withers about what happened to the Pac-12, where the remaining scho...

Sam and Andy sit down to do an Emergency Podcast on the departures of Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah from the Pac-12 Conference. They discuss how the conference got here, where it goes next, and what it all means for Oregon State. Follow The Payton Years on X (Twitter) @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down and discuss assistant coach Tim Shelton leaving the program, the NIL landscape of college basketball, and why team GPA actually is important. Follow The Payton Years on twitter @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down for a little off-season update. They talk the about losing Glenn Taylor to St. Johns, new players joining the Beavs, and why the Pac-12 may be more open next year than people think. Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton Read The Rolling Stone Article that interviews Sam about hating Dillon Brooks! https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/dillon-brooks-nba...

Sam and Andy sit down with friend of the pod Seth Allen for the 3rd annual Glovie Awards! Then Sam does a 1-1 interview with Oregon State Freshman Sensation: Jordan Pope Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy come together after a much needed cooling down period to discuss the officiating in the ASU-OSU game, their Pac-12 tournament experience, and general thoughts on the season. Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy discuss the last two games of the regular season and preview THE PAC-12 TOURNAMENT!!! Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy break down the devastating loss to the Ducks, preview Stanford & Cal, and describe watching Gianni Hunt play in person at the Portland State - Sacramento State game.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton 

Sam and Andy explain why losing 2 games was actually an encouraging road trip, discuss the state of the program with Nick Daschel of The Oregonian, look ahead to our great nemesis: The Ducks, and list all the ways Gill Coliseum is superior to Alaskan Airlines Arena.   Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton 

Sam and Andy skim over the loss to UCLA, dive deep into the win over USC, and explain why Mississippi Valley State University is the hidden gem America needs.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton  

Sam and Andy break down the Arizona & Arizona State losses, preview the LA schools, and talk about the emotional journey of being a beaver fan.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton

Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the Utah defeat, Jordan Pope's Colorado takeover, and visit the Cal Corner.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton 

Sam and Andy dissect Oregon State's loss to Stanford, celebrate the WIN over Cal, and reveal their "Lost to the Beavers in College" All Star Team.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton Read The Willamette Week article crowning Sam as one of the 5 funniest people in Portland!!! https://www.wweek.com/arts/comedy/2023/01/25/sam-whiteley-wants-you-to-know-about-his-personal-failings/

Sam and Andy come together to describe the subtle differences between an "Encouraging Loss" and a "Good Loss," discuss the personality of the ASU basketball program, and look ahead to the Stanford & Cal games.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton 

Sam and Andy break down the 3 game losing streak, explain the Hero's Journey story arc behind the Beaver's season, and interview the best color commentator in the Pac-12: Eldridge Recasner.  Follow The Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton