A podcast dedicated to the trials and tribulations of Oregon State University Basketball. Contact & Follow The Payton Years Podcast! Twitter: @YearsPayton Email: Thepaytonyears@yahoo.com
The Payton Years podcast may not have the widest reach or offer life-changing content, but it is a shining example of true dedication and love for Beaver basketball. Hosted by Andy and Sam, their passion for the team is evident and could be a model for any couple looking to strengthen their relationship. Despite the struggles of the OSU basketball team this year, Andy and Sam's unwavering dedication to covering Beaver basketball is enough to bring a tear to your eye. It serves as a reminder that true fans are those who stick with their team through thick and thin, no matter the circumstances. The podcast's purity, free from advertisements or fancy production quality, adds an extra layer of authenticity that is truly heartwarming.
One of the best aspects of The Payton Years podcast is the wealth of knowledge possessed by both Andy and Sam when it comes to all things Beaver basketball. Their ability to balance guarded optimism with honest criticism creates nuanced discussions about the program. Moreover, they don't limit themselves to just Oregon State; they also provide insightful analysis on other Pac-12 teams. This makes the podcast engaging even for those with a passing interest in Division 1 West Coast basketball.
As much as I appreciate The Payton Years podcast, there are some drawbacks worth mentioning. Firstly, there seems to be confusion surrounding the name "The Payton Years." While I have listened to every episode so far, I still haven't heard a clear explanation for the name choice. It would be great if Andy and Sam could delve into this in future episodes to avoid leaving listeners guessing. Additionally, it would be helpful if they provided ways for listener feedback such as an email address or Twitter account. This would allow fans of the show to interact more directly and potentially enhance the overall listening experience.
In conclusion, The Payton Years podcast stands out as a fantastic resource for Beaver basketball enthusiasts seeking insightful analysis without any sugarcoating or bias from the media. Andy and Sam's humor, combined with their deep knowledge of the team, creates an enjoyable listening experience. Their dedication to covering Oregon State basketball in such a pure and genuine way is commendable. While there may be room for improvement in terms of name clarification and listener interaction, overall, The Payton Years remains an exceptional podcast that deserves recognition within the Beaver community and beyond.
Sam and Andy are joined by friend of the pod: Seth Allen to host the Glovies!!! Oregon State Basketball's traditional End of Season award show.
Sam and Andy bravely battle the NIL storm hovering over college athletics to take stock of Oregon State's current situation. They break down all the transfers out of the program, discuss the NIL reality and what it means for OSU, and explain why Sam could very well end up working for the Denver Nuggets. Follow the Payton Years on Twitter @YearsPayton Vote in the Glovies!!! - Form Opening Soonhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIn7mxaX4NPrOirQm-_WsTR-FVpL8qQWBWJLei9453xiOAvQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Sam and Andy come together to preview The College Basketball Crown, discuss Rataj, Kingz, and Craig entering the transfer portal, and bemoan the state of NIL in college sports.
Sam and Andy sit down with D2 insider & Friend of the Pod: Coach PC to breakdown the loss to Pepperdine, describe the WCC tournament & the season as a whole, and explain why it's an amazing year for Barlow basketball.
Sam and Andy come together to break down the last 2 games of the regular season, preview the WCC tournament, and pick which fanbase is going to act like Arizona Fans. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to overly praise the vibes of San Diego basketball, celebrate the record setting performances by Michael Rataj & The Beavers, and look ahead to the final 2 games of the regular season.
Sam and Andy sit down with Friend of the Pod & OregonLive Beaver Beat reporter - Nick Daschel to check in about the OSU season, discuss surprises from the roster, and compare Orleans Arena to Gill Coliseum. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPaytonFollow all of Nick's work on OregonLive.com
Sam and Andy sit down with WCC Insider and host of the Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast - Zack Farmer to discuss Oregon State's path to 2nd place in conference, why St. Mary's is so good, and potential Player of the Year candidates. Check out the Unofficial WCC Hoops podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to discuss the insanity of Gonzaga fans, call Matthew Knight Arena a Corporate Shrine, hype up the hate for Saint Mary's, and go down an Arizona - Arizona State worm hole. Pack Gill for these next HUGE home games, Payton Heads. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to breakdown Oregon State's wins over Pepperdine & Santa Clara, preview the upcoming Gonzaga game, and of course bring up the Jay John era. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy breakdown OSU's historic performance against Gonzaga, discuss the hot shooting of San Francisco, and look ahead to the Beaver's next 2 home games. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy breakdown the close loss to Santa Clara, celebrate the record breaking win over Pacific, beg people to FILL GILL for Gonzaga, and take a stroll down memory lane discussing the Mick Cronin UCLA press conference. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down and discuss the Beaver's 2-1 start in WCC play. They breakdown the wins & loss, preview Santa Clara & Pacific, discuss Halloween Costumes, and explain why Warith Alatishe should be a G-League All Star. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down to discuss the emotional roller coaster that was the Diamond Head Classic, preview the Beaver's first 3 conference games, and continue the annual tradition of publicly apologizing to Fred Hoiberg. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down and chat with friend of the pod and host of the Washed Men podcast - Seth Allen. They explain why the Sacramento State point guard was a true unicorn, preview Diamond Head Classic, and give an Oregon State Naughty & Nice list. Merry Christmas Payton Heads! Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton Listen to Washed Men wherever you get your podcasts.
Sam and Andy come together to celebrate the Beaver victory over the Anteaters, play a little "Nothing but Net" with the college basketball NET rankings, and salute the magic of Gill Coliseum. Follow the Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to breakdown the win over Idaho, preview the upcoming match up with the undefeated Anteaters of UC Irvine, and give some Beaver basketball stats to live by. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy discuss the Beaver's first road loss of the season and then dive deep into their "Get Right" game against UC Davis and what it means for the season. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy break down the Oregon - Oregon State game, preview North Texas and UC Davis, and check in on how former Beavers are playing around the country. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy break down Oregon State's victories over Western Oregon & Cal State Fullerton and then get their hate levels on high to prepare for the Ducks. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to celebrate the Beaver's 2-0 start to the season. They break down the games, highlight the players, and interview OSU Assistant Coach Marlon Stewart. Get on board Payton Heads, we're a basketball school now. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down for the FINAL preseason podcast. They break down the roster, interview Nick Daschel of the Oregonian, and give some very special shout outs. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down for the penultimate Preseason Pod to give you everything you will definitely NEED to know for the year. I'm talking about must-see games, must use streaming subscriptions, and a very beautiful Gonzaga - Oregon State statistic. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy are joined by college basketball insider: Matt Cox of the Three-Man-Weave Podcast! They take a look at the newly released schedule, discuss the roster, and explain why the Beavers will beat the Ducks in November. Plus plenty of shots at Arizona Basketball! Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton Listen to the Three-Man-Weave Podcast on any platform
Sam and Andy sit down to discuss Maxim Logue joining the Beavers, schedule updates, and how the Mountain West must feel about OSU & WSU. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down with the host of The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast and former WCC reporter: Zack Farmer to break down what the Beavers can expect from their new conference. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton Listen to The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast on all platforms.
Sam and Andy come together to explore all the Beaver Basketball stories dominating the summer news cycle. They break down the final roster moves for the team, discuss the Pac 2 Open Bar Media Day, and judge a list of the top 100 College Basketball players for the 24-25 season.
Sam and Andy come together to get HYPED about the Beaver roster, examine the WCC landscape, and take shots at Fred Hoiberg. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down to do a quick update on the current state of the roster and coaching staff. The Off-Season is getting wild!
Sam and Andy sit down with friends of the Pod Seth Allen and Mike to do the traditional Oregon State Basketball end of season awards: The Glovies Follow The Payton Years on X @Years Payton
Sam and Andy sit down to recap the 2023-24 season, explore the current state of the roster, and explain why things look great when you compare everything to Washington State & Louisville. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down live in Vegas and break down the Pac-12 Tournament experience, explain why (almost all) Arizona fans deserve to go to Hell, and preview the Championship game. Then get screwed over by Vegas Wifi and upload 3 days late. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy breakdown the final two games of the season, explain why the Pac-12 Tournament bracket is laid out perfect for the Beavers, and get hyped for Vegas.
Andy and Sam breakdown the Civil War loss and preview the final Pac-12 games in Gill Coliseum history Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down to celebrate Oregon State´s first road win of the season, preview the last Civil War game in Pac-12 history, and explain why 4 players on the Beavs are in the running for Pac-12 Most Improved Player. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy bring the heat as they break down the U of O - OSU battle and preview the Bay Area Schools. Just a heads up, Sam quotes Kelly Clarkson in this one.
Sam and Andy give a general season update, break down the last 3 games, and preview the upcoming match up with the hated Ducks. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to break down the LA losses, preview the Washington games, and search for signs of hope. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to celebrate the amazing bounce back weekend from OSU hoops. They breakdown the sweep of the desert schools, compare Jordan Pope to Steph Curry, and drop some choice Bill Walton quotes.
Sam and Andy sit down with Friend of the Pod / Juco Insider: Coach PC. They break down the losses, look ahead to the Arizona Schools, and get a little college coach pep talk. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to fight the Winter Madness, breakdown the devastating loss to Stanford, and preview the Utah & Colorado games. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy come together to discuss the Washington State & Washington losses, preview the Stanford game, and take a look at a By Gone Beaver. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
Sam and Andy sit down to attack the refs in the UCLA game, celebrate the Beaver victory over Bronny James & USC, and explain why Jordan Pope and Dexter Akanno are in the running for Pac-12 Player of the Year. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton
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
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