Best TELL THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Silver on Tosh Lupoi (Comments from May 2025) 5:01

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With news reports swirling about Tosh Lupoi and the Cal head coaching job, check out what sports journalist extraordinaire Mike Silver had to say about Tosh in the episode we did more than six months ago on Tell The Whole Damn World! We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the p…

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Ep. 63 - Cal Football Recap - SMU 27:02

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What a sensational way to close out the regular season for the seniors! Watch our recap of Cal's thrilling 38-35 victory over No. 21 SMU at Memorial Stadium. We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominent people who are passionate about UC Berkeley. Share us with all your…

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Cal Sports Report - November 29, 2025 2:59

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It's our Cal Sports Report -- and in this one, we talk about the Golden Bears men's basketball team's big win over No. 18 UCLA, a great run for women's tennis star Berta Passola-Folch in the NCAA Singles Championships, and the Cal volleyball team ends its season with two straight wins! We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University…

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Ep. 62 - Cal Football Big Game Recap - Stanford 29:57

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It sucks. No other way to say it. We lost badly, to a bad Stanford team. Watch Ahmad, David, and Reza commiserate and talk about the Big Game and the recent firing of Justin Wilcox as head coach of the California Golden Bears. We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominen…

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UC Men's Octet 6:55

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Happy Big Game Eve, Cal fans! For your enjoyment this morning, we have the UC Men's Octet! They were kind enough to let me record a few songs to share with you today. You can hire them to sing at your event. Just send an email to [email protected]. They're AWESOME! GO BEARS!We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of Cal…

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Ep. 61 - Big Game Preview (Gary Tyrrell, Lucca Mazzie) 43:55

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It's our special Big Game Preview episode -- and Ahmad and Reza have a lot of fun talking with Gary Tyrrell -- yes... THAT Gary Tyrrell -- and Lucca Mazzie about what to expect come Saturday. And Ahmad and Gary share their stories of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game. We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. …

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Little Cardinal Girl - Chris and Steve from Bear Territory 5:30

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WHAT?? Chris and Steve from Bear Territory are BACK - just in time for Big Game! Listen to their song, Little Cardinal Girl! We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominent people who are passionate about UC Berkeley. Share us with all your Cal friends! GO BEARS!!!…

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Ep. 60 - Mark Madsen (Cal Men's Basketball Head Coach) 35:09

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Ahmad and Reza have a great time speaking with the head coach of the Cal Men's Basketball Team, Mark Madsen! We talk all about the challenges he's facing in the era of the transfer portal and NIL, being in the ACC Conference, and what it's going to take to make Cal a national contender.We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University…

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Cal Sports Report - November 15, 2025 5:17

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It's our latest Cal Sports Report! We're drawing closer to Big Game Week and we've got a lot of announcements to make, so please check it out! Share us with ALL your Cal friends: https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/ We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominent people who …

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Ep. 59 - Cal Football Recap - Louisville 34:48

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What a thrilling way to win a football game! It's our recap of Cal's 29-26 walk-off win over the 14th-ranked Louisville Cardinals on the road in overtime. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Jacob De Jesus had spectacular, career games. With the victory, Cal improves to 6-4 this season and now starts preparing for a Big Game showdown at Stanford. Share us…

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Cal Sports Report - November 7, 2025 4:25

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It's our weekly Cal Sports Report and we've got some good stuff to share from the men's soccer team, men's tennis, swimming and diving, and from the basketball teams. It's short and sweet and to the point. Check it out! And GO BEARS!!!

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Ep. 58 - Cal Football Recap - Virginia 29:35

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Ahmad, David, and Reza share their thoughts on Cal's football game against No. 15 Virginia. The Golden Bears lost, 31-21, in a game that was statistically lopsided, but surprisingly, Cal had a chance to win the game late. David talks about tackling, Ahmad mean mugs, and Reza complains about attendance. We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who lo…

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Cal Sports Report - October 31, 2025 4:43

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It's another weekly Cal Sports Report! Basketball season is nearly here and we have a couple of big announcements to make. Check it out! We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominent people who are passionate about UC Berkeley. GO BEARS!!! Share us with ALL your Cal frie…

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Ep. 57 - Cal Football Recap - Virginia Tech 29:12

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In our latest football recap episode, we discuss the latest Cal football game at Virginia Tech, where the Golden Bears lost 42-34 in double-overtime. We analyze key moments from the game, including defensive struggles and tactical insights, while also looking ahead to future matchups and the potential for the team to improve. The conversation empha…

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Cal Sports Report - October 23, 2025 5:21

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It's our weekly Cal Sports Report! It's a short one this week, but there's some good stuff you should know about women's soccer, volleyball, and men's tennis. Check it out! We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominent people who are passionate about UC Berkeley. GO BEAR…

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Ep. 56 - Cal Football Recap - North Carolina 28:36

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In this episode of 'Tell the Whole Damn World', hosts Reza Sirafinejad and legendary Cal linebacker David Ortega recap the recent Cal football game against North Carolina. They share their thoughts on the atmosphere of the game, highlight key moments, and talk about several defensive standouts. They also discuss the importance of wins, the resilien…

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Cal Sports Report - October 14, 2025 6:56

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It's our very first standalone Cal Sports Report highlighting top performances over the past week! Intended to be short and sweet and give you a sense of everything going on with all of the other sports at Cal. Check it out! We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all things Cal and the prominent …

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Ep. 55 - Russell White (Cal's All-Time Rushing Leader) 57:45

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It's our honor to bring you our featured guest episode with a true Cal football legend, all-time leading rusher, Russell White. In this engaging conversation, Russell reflects on his electrifying career, the influence of family on his athletic talent, and the importance he placed on getting his degree. He shares memorable moments from his time at C…

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Ep. 54 - Cal Football Recap - Duke 32:32

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Ep. 53 - Cal Football Recap - Boston College 28:47

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It was a thrilling victory for the Golden Bears over the Boston College Eagles that had fans on the edges of their seats! To describe it as exciting would be an understatement. David Ortega once again joins Ahmad Anderson and Reza Sirafinejad to recap Cal's 28-24 victory at Boston College, highlighting key moments, player performances, and the resi…

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Ep. 52 - Cal Football Recap - San Diego State 24:51

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It's another Cal football recap episode, and in this one, legendary Cal linebacker David Ortega joins Reza Sirafinejad to discuss what went wrong against San Diego State. The Golden Bears lost 34-0 to the Aztecs, and we talk about what the team can learn from the game and how it may help to make the team stronger as the season goes on. Watch more e…

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Ep. 51 - Cal Football Recap - Minnesota 27:54

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In this football recap episode, legendary Cal linebacker David Ortega joins hosts Reza Sirafinejad and Ahmad Anderson (the man who created Bear Territory) to discuss Cal's hard-fought victory over Minnesota in a nationally televised game on ESPN. We discuss standout performances from the players on offense, defense, and special teams, and highlight…

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Quick Message and Scheduling Update 3:39

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Quick reminder about the changes we’ve made to our programming schedule during the football season. On the Monday following each football game this season, you can look forward to our football recap episode. We’re taking a break from the episodes featuring Cal History and the interviews with special guests until the football season is over. And onc…

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Ep. 50 - Cal Football Recap - Texas Southern 27:53

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Ahmad Anderson, David Ortega, and Reza Sirafinejad recap Cal's victory over Texas Southern in football. We discuss the game's highlights, player performances, and the overall atmosphere at the stadium. The conversation delves into the strategies employed by both the offense and defense, as well as the importance of special teams. The hosts also tou…

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Ep. 49 - Ernest O. Lawrence (Cal's FIRST Nobel Prize Winner) 55:47

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It's our special Cal History episode and this one is particularly good! Leslie and Reza have a great time talking all about Cal's first Nobel Prize winner, Ernest Orlando Lawrence. We learn about the invention of the cyclotron, Lawrence's enormous contribution to scientific collaboration, and uncover the origin of Cal's tremendous academic reputati…

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Ep. 48 - Cal Football Recap - Oregon State 24:37

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In this exciting episode, host Reza Sirafinejad and legendary Cal linebacker David Ortega recap the Golden Bears' impressive victory over Oregon State. They discuss standout performances, key players, and the overall team dynamics that contributed to the win. The conversation highlights the importance of the offensive line, the poise of the new qua…

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Ep. 47 - Joe Starkey (Legendary Cal Radio Broadcaster) 51:54

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What a bonanza! Legendary Cal radio broadcaster Joe Starkey joins the show to talk about his storied career spanning nearly 50 years as the Voice of the Golden Bears! Joe shares stories about how he came to California, how he landed the job as the Cal radio broadcaster with KGO, his favorite Cal football moments, and talks all about his call of the…

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Ep. 46 - Cal Football Discussion and Outlook 54:16

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Thomas Dunn, Cody Henderson, Joaquin Ruiz from the Bearvengers Podcast join the show to share their thoughts on the upcoming Cal Football season. We break down each position group, talk about where the team has improved during the offseason, and share win/loss predictions for the season ahead. Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TellTheWh…

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Ep. 45 - Nick Rolovich (Cal Football Offensive Mastermind) 35:13

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The Cal Football program landed a GREAT coach to help with the offense when it hired Nick Rolovich. The Bay Area native joins the Cal Football staff as Senior Offensive Assistant and he comes with a reputation for knowing how to put points on the board. In this interview, Ahmad and Reza spend some time getting to know the former head coach at Hawai…

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Ep. 44 - Nate Longshore (Quarterback of the Epic 2006 Cal Football Team) 59:13

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Ahmad and Reza have a BLAST spending time with Nate Longshore, the quarterback of some of the best Cal football teams under legendary coach Jeff Tedford. Nate shares some great stories about his time at Cal and gives his thoughts on the state of college football now that he has become a college coach himself. And trust me when I tell you... You won…

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Ep. 43 - Interview with Amy Trask, Part 2 (former Raiders CEO) 58:54

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The "Princess of Darkness" returns! Amy Trask graciously makes the time for part 2 of our conversation -- and in this one, we dig deeper to learn more about how Amy became the remarkable person she is today. What was she like growing up? How much credit does she give Cal for shaping her into the person she's become? Was she scared transitioning int…

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Ep. 42 - Cal History: Garrett Cochran (Cal's First Great Football Coach) 43:47

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Have you ever wondered about the significance of that football players statue near the Valley Life Sciences Building? Did you have any idea it had to do with Cal's first two dominant victories in the Big Game? In this special Cal History episode, Leslie and Reza Tell The Whole Damn World about Cal's first great football coach -- a man who transform…

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Ep. 41 - Cal History: Rube Goldberg 44:00

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How many of you are familiar with the term “Rube Goldberg machine?” Have you ever wondered who Rube Goldberg was? And did you realize he was a Golden Bear? In this special Cal History episode, Leslie and Reza tell you all about Rube Goldberg, who was best known as being the first famous cartoonist in the world. He drew cartoons depicting complicate…

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Ep. 40 - Steve Kroner (Sportswriter Extraordinaire) 52:48

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Ahmad and Reza welcome sportswriter extraordinaire, Steve Kroner, to the show. Working on TV and as a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Steve has done it all covering the sports scene in the Bay Area – from Super Bowls to the World Series -- but his heart will always be true to Cal. You’ll love to hear about his time covering the sensational …

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Official Trailer for Tell The Whole Damn World! 4:54

5M ago4:54

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Official trailer for Tell The Whole Damn World! The podcast that celebrates all things Cal and the prominent people who are passionate about THE University of California. We are here to help you feel more connected to UC Berkeley. Tell all your Cal friends about us! Fiat Lux and GO BEARS!!! Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and a…

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Ep. 39 - Cal History: Henry Durant and the Founding of the University of California 52:03

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It's a special Cal History episode! And it's a GOOD one! Leslie and Reza talk all about the founding father of the University of California, a Yale-educated, congregational minister born in 1802 named Henry Durant -- yes... THAT Durant! You won't believe everything he went through back in the middle of the 19th century to start what eventually woul…

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Ep. 38 - Interview with Amy Trask, Part 1 53:49

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We couldn't be more honored to welcome Amy Trask -- the "Princess of Darkness" and first woman to ever be named CEO of an NFL franchise -- to the show. You’re going to love hearing her stories about her time at Cal, what she really feels about the other schools that blew up the Pac-12, Marshawn Lynch, how another famous Cal grad gave her the "Princ…

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Ep. 37 - Interview with Rod Benson, Author of "Different Dude" 52:58

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Ahmad and Reza interview former Cal basketball player Rod Benson, who has gained critical acclaim as a columnist, a podcaster, an artist, and is the author of a fantastic book called “Different Dude.” You'll love hearing his stories and his perspective on life that may sometimes get him into trouble. He played basketball at Cal under Ben Braun and …

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Ep. 36 - Cal History: Walter Plunkett 33:41

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In this Cal History episode, Leslie and Reza talk all about Walter Plunkett, one of the greatest costume designers to have ever lived. He did costume design for Gone with the Wind, Singin’ in the Rain, and an American in Paris -- and that’s just scratching the surface with all of the work he did on different movies during Hollywood’s Golden Age. An…

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Ep. 35 - Cal Track & Field Program 53:16

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We are thrilled to sit down with two outstanding representatives of Cal's Track and Field program, Mohamad "Mo" Saatara, the incredible coach of our world-class throws program, and senior distance runner Garrett MacQuiddy, who cemented his place as one of the best runners of all time in Cal history. Coach Saatara has been at Cal for 12 seasons and …

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Ep. 34 - Cal History: Joe Roth (Legendary Cal Quarterback) 37:12

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Leslie and Reza talk all about Joe Roth, a man universally beloved by the entire Cal community whose life was tragically short by malignant melanoma. But he left an enduring legacy as a man who seemingly was the living embodiment of faith, humility, and courage. He played quarterback at Cal at such a high level in the mid-70s, there's no question h…

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Ep. 33 - Geoff McArthur (Hall of Fame Wide Receiver) 58:08

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Ahmad and Reza are thrilled to spend time with former Cal All-America wide receiver Geoff McArthur, who shares stories of his playing days and his inspirational journey overcoming cancer. Learn more about the podcast: https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/⁠ We are the podcast for Golden Bear fans who love THE University of California. We celebrate all …

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Ep. 32 - Cal History: Robert Gordon Sproul 34:41

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Leslie Mitchell teaches us all about Robert Gordon Sproul, the Cal alum who rose up through the ranks at UC Berkeley to become the first system-wide president of the University of California. And we'll learn about how UC Berkeley dramatically grew as a research institution under his leadership from 1930 through 1958. Learn more about the podcast: h…

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Ep. 31 - Grant Marek (SFGate Editor-in-Chief) 51:42

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Top Dog. Bear's Lair. Grant Marek has written some GREAT articles about some beloved Berkeley institutions. Ahmad and Reza have a great time getting to know Grant and learning why Cal means so much to him. And we'll learn how he helped transform SFGate into the largest media outlet on the West Coast. Learn more about the podcast: https://TellTheWho…

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Ep. 30 - Cal History: How we became the "Golden Bears" (1895 Track and Field Team) 33:36

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Leslie Mitchell tells us all about how we became the "Golden Bears," and it has everything to do with the sensational 1895 Track and Field team, the banner they took with them on a historic East Coast trip, Cal's first Olympian, and Professor Charles Mills Gayley. You won't want to miss it! Learn more about the podcast: https://TellTheWholeDamnWorl…

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Ep. 29 - Mike Silver, Part 2 (Sports Journalist) 31:38

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Part two of our two-part interview with sports journalist Mike Silver, who may be one of the most passionate Cal fans ever born. In this episode, Mike talks about his relationship with former Cal athletes, more Big Game memories, Tiger Woods, and bobbleheads! GO BEARS!!! Learn more about the podcast: https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/⁠…

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Ep. 28 - Mike Silver, Part 1 (Sports Journalist) 51:58

7M ago51:58

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It's part one of our two-part interview with Mike Silver, world-renowned sports journalist and Cal fan extraordinaire. In this episode, Mike talks all about the 1982 Big Game, the fear of potentially being left out of a power conference, and Tosh Lupoi. GO BEARS!!! Learn more about the podcast: https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/⁠…

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Ep. 27 - Cal History: John Galen Howard 37:53

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In our weekly Cal History segment, Leslie teaches us all about John Galen Howard – the man who was principally responsible for designing the UC Berkeley campus and several of its most well-known buildings at the turn of the last century. GO BEARS!!! https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/⁠ GO BEARS!!!

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Ep. 26 - Dr. Marsha Roberts and Kirk Tramble (Cal Alumni Association) 47:45

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Ahmad and Reza sit down with the President and the Executive Director of the Cal Alumni Association, Dr. Marsha Roberts and Kirk Tramble -- and learn all about why Cal is such a special place to them both. https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/⁠ GO BEARS!!! #GoBears #BearTerritory #TellTheWholeDamnWorld #UCBerkeley…

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Ep. 25 - Jim Knowlton (Cal Athletic Director) 58:49

7M ago58:49

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Cal Athletic Director Jim Knowlton sits down with Ahmad and Reza and talks about the challenges facing the Cal Athletic Department, fundraising success, and his special "Bear Territory" moment. And in our weekly Cal History segment, Leslie Mitchell tells us about Clarence "Nibs" Price -- the head coach who took Cal to the Rose Bowl AND the Final Fo…