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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.

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Tampa, FL

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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.

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@StampedeSBN

Language:

English

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dailystampede@gmail.


Episodes
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The Gold Rush Edition

11/20/2024
Byrum Brown did not play at Charlotte, but it didn't matter much as USF routs the 49ers in a record breaking victory in the Queen City. Nate, Seth, and Steeg talk about the win and what went right in the game that got Charlotte HC Biff Poggi fired. Then, the fellas preview Senior Day vs. Tulsa and the Bulls' quest for a second straight Bowl game. Nate also puts his 10-0 picks record on the line with special guest picker Collin Sherwin returning to the pod! We also talk AAC CONFERENCE CHAMPION VOLLEYBALL!

Duration:00:35:51

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The Right the Ship Edition

11/14/2024
Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore two man weave this week by discussing what went wrong during USF's Homecoming loss to Navy. Then, the fellas discuss righting the ship on the road at Charlotte this Saturday and Men's Basketball's first win of the season.

Duration:00:36:39

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The Tale of Two Halves Edition

11/6/2024
On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nathan Bond,Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore take a look back at the USF Bulls dominant second half against FAU and also discuss THAT handshake. The fellas then preview the Bulls upcoming matchup against Navy and their vaunted option attack. The guys discuss the keys to the game and make their predictions. Finally, Basketball is back in action and the crew discuss the opening game for each squad and why there are reasons to be excited about this upcoming season.

Duration:00:35:19

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The Long Halloween Edition

10/30/2024
It certainly has been a long week as USF still mourns the loss of Men's Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Nate, Seth, and Steeg continue to discuss his legacy, the comments from Coach Golesh and other members of the community, and the press conference preceding the team's exhibition game on Wednesday. Then, the fellas look ahead to Friday Night and what USF football can do to come out of Boca with a victory.

Duration:00:35:17

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The In Memoriam Edition: Remembering Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

10/25/2024
Nathan Bond, Collin Sherwin and Seth Varnadore discuss the tragic passing of USF Bulls Men's Basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and his impact on the USF athletics and college basketball community.

Duration:00:25:43

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The Recovery Edition

10/16/2024
On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nate, Steeg and Seth discuss a week that was full of hurricane prep and low on power. USF played in Orlando after evacuating campus to avoid Hurricane Milton. The defense played well but the Bulls were not particularly sharp on offense and were without starting QB Byrum Brown. Then, the fellas discuss how quickly those two issues can be resolved and preview USF’s upcoming matchup with Trent Dilfer and the UAB Blazers. Check out bayareaexaminer.com for more. Subscribe to our Patreon for more exclusive content.

Duration:00:50:09

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The Bye Week Woes Edition

10/2/2024
Nate, Seth, and Steeg open by hoping everyone is safe after the hurricane that devasted portions of Florida and the southeast. Then the fellas talk football and what happened in New Orleans against Tulane

Duration:00:40:16

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The Natural Disasters Edition

9/25/2024
Nate and Seth discuss the loss vs. Miami at home and take a look at the conference opener at Tulane. Stay safe out there! Visit bayareaexaminer.com

Duration:00:36:52

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The Soaring High Edition

9/18/2024
The Bulls get back in the win column with a 49-24 win at Southern Miss despite spotting the Golden Eagles a 14-0 lead. Nate, Seth, and Steeg discuss what went right (a lot) and what went wrong (not a lot.) Then, the fellas preview the home game vs. Miami and how USF can be successful against the revamped Hurricanes roster. Visit bayareaexaminer.com for content, merch, and more.

Duration:00:40:51

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The Tough in Tuscaloosa Edition

9/11/2024
For the second straight year, USF played Alabama close with a dominant performance by the Defense. Who had that on their bingo card? Nate, Seth, and Steeg discuss what went right in the game, what went wrong, and what the Bulls' performance can mean for the future. Then, the fellas preview the matchup at Southern Miss in Hattiesburg. Check out bayareaexaminer.com.

Duration:00:47:35

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The Resounding Win Edition

9/3/2024
On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, we finally get to talk about a football game again. Nathan Bond, Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore review the USF Bulls resounding win over Bethune Cookman and preview their huge road trip against Kalen Deboer, Jalen Milroe and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Check out our new merch on bayareaexaminer.com!

Duration:00:45:03

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The Opening Game Week Edition

8/28/2024
Our long wait is finally over as toe meets leather this Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. Nathan Bond, Seth Varnadore, and Robert Steeg discuss the opening matchup vs. Bethune Cookman, the newly released depth chart, and season expectations. Check out our new merch at bayareaexaminer.com

Duration:00:35:07

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The Third Annual USF Roster Draft Edition

8/22/2024
On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE,it’s time for the annual USF football draft. Nathan Bond, Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore put on their GM hats and try to form the best team using current USF players. Is Byrum Brown the surefire number one pick? Will Sean Atkins be the sixth receiver chosen this season? Can Steeg repeat as Champion? Those questions and more will be answered in this episode.

Duration:00:33:54

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We Talkin' About Practice Edition

8/15/2024
On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore discuss the latest from USF football’s camp practices. The fellas discuss newcomers to watch and the names they have been hearing about as camp rolls on. Alex Golesh met with the media for his weekly availability and the guys discuss what he had to say and what players seem to be standing out to the coaching staff.

Duration:00:36:44

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Nathan Bond: Live From AAC Media Days

7/26/2024
Earlier this week Nathan Bond had boots on the ground in Dallas for the American Athletic Conference Media Days and welcomed USF Football Coach Alex Golesh back to the pod. Then he interviewed QB1 Sophomore Byrum Brown and Senior Cornerback Ben Knox (23:02.) A Patreon exclusive from earlier in the week, now available! Due to the recording conditions some of Nate's audio may be more difficult to hear. bayareaexaminer.com

Duration:00:29:31

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The EA Sports College Football Game Is HERE Edition

7/18/2024
Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore are experiencing FOMO waiting to play the game on Friday, but start by discussing some notable USF Football player ratings. Then, the guys talk AAC football media days next week and what they expect as the season gets closer. http://bayareaexaminer.com

Duration:00:43:41

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Blog Boy Roundtable: EA Sports NCAA All-Time Football Draft

7/9/2024
It's been awhile fellas! With the fast approaching release of the new EA Sports College Football '25 Video Game Seth, Nate, Nick, and Vito reunite to reminisce about the old games and have a little player draft of the best players in the video game era. It's a fun exercise of guys remembering dudes.

Duration:00:51:34

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But the Grass Was Bad Edition with ON3's Mike Singer

7/3/2024
Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore are joined by ON3's Mike Singer to discuss USF recruiting. Mike covers Notre Dame for ON3 but has recently been putting out some great USF content. The fellas discuss Mike's background, his relationship with USF and why the Bulls have been so hot on the recruiting trail. Find all your Bay Area Examiner Content at: BayAreaExaminer.com Get exclusive content at Patreon.com/TheBayAreaExaminer Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeTSinger

Duration:00:30:24

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The BAE-12 Edition

6/14/2024
It might be early June, but Seth Varnadore and Robert Steeg have a lot to discuss on this week's Pod by the BAE. The fellas talk record breaking track and field in Eugene, New Women's Golf Head Coach AJ Newell, and New Baseball Coach Mitch Hannahs. Then they discuss football and recruiting. https://bayareaexaminer.com/

Duration:00:28:54

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The New Departures Edition

5/22/2024
A lot has happened the last two days in USF athletics and neither has to do with the gridiron or the hardwood. Billy Mohl has been relieved of his duties for baseball and women's golf head coach Erica Brennan moves on to Georgia as Michael Kelly and Associates boots back up for two national searches. Seth, Steeg, and Vito react to the departures and more to discuss what the future of these programs will be in the future. Tune in for more information on Patreon and in the Ponderosa section of the Discord as more details unfold. Visit bayareaexaminer.com to access all of our offerings.

Duration:00:23:43