Bears. Blers. Bots.

Cam Krutwig and Will Alcock
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Bears. Blers. Bots. Podcast

After 4 enthralling years in Rogers Park, Bears Superfan Cameron Krutwig has traveled across the pond to Japan to continue his professional basketball career. He is joined by senior walk-on for the Ramblers, Will Alcock, a self-described ‘Hoosier’. The pair will record their conversations that would have taken place regardless. In doing so they discuss Krut’s experience at the pro-level and his travels in East Asia. They'll give insight to Rambler fans whilst keeping Krut informed about Loyola Basketball. Also they'll air their clashing Midwestern sports takes, and maybe expound upon their variety of cultural interests. Bears. Blers. Bots. Those are the three topics that will be discussed weekly. Enjoy and go 'Blers.

  1. 14/04/2023

    #44- The Return of Sister Jean

    Krut and Will are joined by an international celebrity, a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a survivor of two pandemics, a former teacher, coach, and administrator, now retired for over 25 years, she has since served as the team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team(with 5 head coaches), and has recently spent 4 weeks as a New York Times best-selling author. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt co-wrote "Wake Up with Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years", with CBS hoops analyst, Seth Davis. Sister Jean joins the pod at the 30:15 mark. If you haven't listened to her previous episode on BBB, it is #16, released on December 15th, 2021. Prior to that, the pair provide a brief updates on the Bears and the ‘Blers. In Mito, Krut has picked up a new hobby/quest, call it what you want. JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK おはよう- Ohayou- Good morning

    1h 3m

  2. 24/03/2023

    #43-Postseason Intro

    Krut is happy with the Bears' dealings. The Blers fell in their opening A-10 tourney game to St Joe's, so the pair share their perspective heading into the offseason. The Bots are back in action, Krut explains the league standings, and provides another word of the week! JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK: お願いします- Onegai shimasu - please (formal)- according to Krut, pronunciation as well

    60 min

  3. 05/03/2023

    #42- Ended with a Dub

    The A10 regular season wrapped up in Philly for the Blers with their win at La Salle. Krut and Will discuss that game and touch on the three previous contests. Nothing new for the Bears. While the Bots haven't played either, Krut has plenty to share and TWO more words of the week. JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK: hidari 左 and migi 右 left and right :) Shoutout to our friends at the Loyola Phoenix! Go check out Fernando Molina Bier's article on the pod in last week's edition of the Phoenix.

    49 min

  4. 21/02/2023

    #41- Dayton Reaction

    Krut is finally able to watch the 'Blers from Mito, Japan. It certainly was a frustrating game but the pair provide some analysis and perspective on what's up with these 'Blers. As for the Bears, they question whether the smoke around Justin Fields is real. In Japan, Krut recently played a familiar foe. He also describes his FIBA break which included a trip to Mt. Fuji. JAPANESE WORD OF THE WEEK- すみません – Sumimasen – Excuse me

    43 min

  5. 25/01/2023

    #40- Krut to Japan, A-10 Start

    Bears- The Bears have the #1 overall pick! What should they do with it? 'Blers- Certainly not the start we wanted in a new conference but the pair attempt to reflect on this start and where to go from here Bots(working on graphic/title change)- Krut has begun play with his 3rd professional team, the Ibaraki Robots, he introduces changes in this new setting both on and off the court

    58 min

  6. 13/12/2022

    #39- Filmmaker Patrick Creadon!

    The pair of Krut and Will are joined by award-winning filmmaker, Patrick Creadon. Patrick directed The Loyola Project with the help of his wife, Christine, and their team at O'Malley Creadon Productions. Patrick discusses the people who made it possible to make the film, the relationships he built, and some important themes throughout. If you haven't seen The Loyola Project it is streaming on Paramount+, watch it! If you have a school in mind and are interested in a free screening of the documentary or are just interested in some merch, go to www.theloyolaproject.com !

    1h 16m

  7. 09/12/2022

    #38- Krut's Rough Return

    Well, given that two of three subjects of this podcast lost to their respective rivals in a matter of 24 hours, that was kind of a downer. Krut was on hand for both, and while the results weren't what we wanted, there's plenty to discuss and positives to build on.

    47 min

  8. 30/11/2022

    #37- Depaul Week- Krut is moving to Japan!

    Those last four 'Blers games didn't go to plan, so the pair dish out on where they see issues and offer their takes of optimism. The Bears have stayed the Bears. Krut briefly reflects on his time in Manila and shares what he's up to prior to Japan.

    46 min
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After 4 enthralling years in Rogers Park, Bears Superfan Cameron Krutwig has traveled across the pond to Japan to continue his professional basketball career. He is joined by senior walk-on for the Ramblers, Will Alcock, a self-described ‘Hoosier’. The pair will record their conversations that would have taken place regardless. In doing so they discuss Krut’s experience at the pro-level and his travels in East Asia. They'll give insight to Rambler fans whilst keeping Krut informed about Loyola Basketball. Also they'll air their clashing Midwestern sports takes, and maybe expound upon their variety of cultural interests. Bears. Blers. Bots. Those are the three topics that will be discussed weekly. Enjoy and go 'Blers.

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  • Creator
    Cam Krutwig and Will Alcock
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bears. Blers. Belgium. 2021
  • Show Website
    Bears. Blers. Bots.

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