Bear With Us

It is our 25th episode and season one finale! In this episode, the group talks about their podcast experience, draft the best candy, and play some "Bear With Us" trivia. Thank you for listening to our podcast this season!

Caroline Bornemann and Olivia Rockwood join the Bear With Us crew this week. Take a listen to hear more about their hometowns and which one of them knows their coaches best!

This week we are joined by freshmen Katie White and Lexi Mittelstadt. Katie and Lexi talk about their first year at UMaine, what they remember most about the season, and what surprised them the most.

Gaddy Lefft joins us for this week's episode. Gaddy talks about her path to UMaine, what is coming next for her, and the work she has done with our team to learn about Black history and social injustice.

Anna Kahelin, a sophomore guard from Finland, is this week's guest. Anna talks about her time at UMaine, playing on her national team, and TikTok.

Former 1st team all-conference selection and 1,000 point scorer Tanesha Sutton is this week's guest. We catch up with Tanesha, talk about her professional playing experience in Sweden, and hear what is next for her.

Sophomore Abbe Laurence joins the Bear with us podcast! Abbe talks about her path to D1 basketball, her cooking skills, and we see how well she knows her home state of New Hampshire.

Maine basketball coaching legend Gary Fifield joins Bear With Us this week! Coach Fifield talks about his coaching journey, his year spent with the Black Bears, and what he has been up to the past couple of years.

Sophomore Anne Simon joins us for this week's episode! Fresh off a thrilling victory over Stony Brook, Anne talks about her reaction to the game and what's next for her at UMaine.

This week, Julie Veilleux Sinclair joins the podcast! Listen along as she talks about her journey in coaching, her time playing at UMaine, and what her quarantine has looked like. Plus...state of Maine trivia!

Fanny Wadling, a fifth-year Senior from Nacka, Sweden, joins the podcast this week. Fanny shares about her journey to UMaine and what might be next for her!

This week we are joined by former UMaine point guard, and current Adelphi women's basketball coach, Missy Traversi. Missy talks about her playing days, her path to coaching, and whether socks should match.

We are joined this week by senior shooting guard Kelly Fogarty. Kelly reflects on her time at UMaine, setting the school's record for made 3's in a game, and discusses her growth as a player.

We are joined by a legend of UMaine women's basketball, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie. Coach P. talks about her new book "Secret Warrior" and reflects on her time as a head coach for 28 years.

Happy New Year! Before chatting with our first guest of 2021, the coaching staff shares what's been going on since the last episode. We are then joined by senior point guard Dor Saar. Dor shares about her home country of Israel, her favorite UMaine memories, and her future plans.

The Bear With Us Holiday special! In this episode, we talk about what we are thankful for over the past year, open a gift from a Bear With Us fan, and play Christmas trivia. Happy Holidays everyone!

We are joined this week by the voice of UMaine women's basketball - Don Shields. Listen as he shares where "Bingo" came from, why he got into the radio business, and his favorite UMaine women's basketball moments.

Fifth-year standout Blanca Millan from Spain joins this edition of our podcast! Blanca sheds light into her UMaine journey, what life after basketball looks like for her, and tries her luck at the game "How much does Blanca Oro-Know!

This week, we take you inside the "Bear's Den" as the UMaine women's basketball coaches talk about the team's altered schedule, Thanksgiving, and see how well Coach Vachon knows her assistants.

The Bear With Us podcast is joined this week by Brian Sullivan. Brian, a native of Bucksport, Maine, is an anchor and reporter for WABI TV5, Brian graduated from the University of Maine and earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

In this episode, you'll get to learn more about freshman point guard Alba Orois! We catch up with Alba and also play the "American Idioms" game at the end of the show with her.

Debbie Antonelli - We are thrilled to be joined this week by nationally recognized basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli. Debbie shares her memories of basketball icons Kay Yow and Pat Summitt, talks about her philanthropic work, and ways her life has changed during the pandemic.

Maeve Carroll - Appearing on episode three is senior UMaine basketball player Maeve Carroll. We catch up with Maeve and surprise her with a special guest!

Former UMaine basketball greats Ashley Underwood Markwood and Chris Markwood join us for this week's episode. Learn what they've been up to since graduating from the University of Maine.

Episode 1: In the premiere episode of "Bear With Us", the UMaine Women's Basketball coaching staff talks about where their podcast idea originated and what to expect in upcoming episodes. Take a listen and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes with your favorite college basketball team!