Bleav in Cal offers a passionate yet informed view of all things Cal Athletics. Golden Bear Report’s Thomas Dunn delivers an insider's look at all things Golden Bears. From analyzing Cal Football across the board as they continue to embark in the ACC to observing Cal Basketball teams inside of Haas Pavilion, fans will get a look into the program from someone who grew up rooting for and now covers the Bears with a thoughtful perspective. It's all Bears, all the time.
Latest episodes
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20 min
Cal BLASTED in second half romp at SMU….will the season turn around?
Topics: Cal is what it is this year Evaluating the offense in Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s return Why has the defense regressed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw…
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28 min
QB CONTROVERSY??? Sorting through Cal Messaging with Joaquin Ruiz!
Topics: The Tuesday press conference How we found out Brousseau was QB1; the fiasco behind it Rationalizing the messaging..... How that effects optics with guys like Ian Strong Mov…
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32 min
REACTION! Cal EMBARRASSED after PUTRID Wake Forest Performance
Topics: Cal defeated from the jump vs Wake Forest The how of the 3-4 record Ian Strong Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Where do things go from here? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa…
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43 min
Cal hosts a RANKED Wake Forest team with FAMILIAR faces on the other side!
Topics: What's made the Wake Forest offense so good? How do players react to in season coaching changes? How Cal looks with the new offense Life in the ACC Defensive previews and g…
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20 min
REACTION! Cal Excites with RESILIENT Win Over Virginia Tech on a DRAMATIC day in Berkeley
Topics: Whew man what a game vs VT Cal defense gives them a chance The offense, Jackson Brousseau and Carson Perry-Smith Special Teams is a winner Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn…
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27 min
Cal faces off against BIGGEST CHALLENGE of season in Virginia Tech...can the Bears corral an EXPLOSIVE skill g…
Topics: The vibes of the James Franklin era How does it work with Brent Pry returning as DC Breaking down the VT D vs the Cal O Who are the decision makers? Breaking down the VT O…
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15 min
REACTION! Cal gets FOLDED by UNLV in UNDISCIPLINED loss!
Topics: Cal fans are angry expectations vs reality How to surmise Cal's offense, defense and ST vs UNLV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio…
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22 min
REACTION! Cal SMOTHERED by Clemson in lackluster performance with Joaquin Ruiz
Topics: Cal is broke on offense Is it fixable? What changes are on the cards Is the Special Teams fixable? How to contextualize the defensive performance Moving forward Socials: ht…
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46 min
Cal welcomes Dabo Swinney and Clemson for INTENSE Friday night showdown! Breaking down the Tigers
Topics Clemson comes out West How to perceive the Clemson offense How far along is the defense? Special Teams... Game Script Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 Join Golden Bear Re…
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38 min
REACTION! Cal STANDS TALL in WILD conference opener at Syracuse with Joaquin Ruiz
Topics: Cal wins a WILD showdown against Syracuse Defense responds well when needed Offense sputters Game ball Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 Our FINAL WEEKEND of 75% off for…
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18 min
Cal must BOUNCE BACK against Syracuse! Previewing a CRUCIAL conference opener with Syracuse on SI
Topics: Where does Syracuse stand post week 1 Evaluating the keys for the Cuse offense Evaluating the keys for the Cuse defense The game script will be.... Socials: https://x.com/T…
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22 min
REACTION! Cal goes DOWN to UCLA...how do the Bears move forward wtih Joaquin Ruiz
Topics: Well that game happened How concerned should we be? The effects of moving ahead and what the process looks like for Cal Evaluating how the coaches digested the game Socials…
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33 min
BEARVENGERS! The Tosh Lupoi Era is HERE....Cal vs UCLA BREAKDOWN and PREDICTIONS!
Topics: Welcome back Cal Football How excited are you Breaking down the players to watch Cal defense and offense must.... Game predictions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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45 min
BEARVENGERS! Cal Football Season PREDICTIONS....previewing an EXCITING time in Berkeley
Topics: Welcome back Bearvengers What excites us most on offense What excites us most on defense evaluating ST Our season predictions Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://ww…
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21 min
Cal Football lands BEST JUCO prospect in NATION! Training Camp is HERE....
Topics: Cal lands No. 1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo! What Cal Football Media Day was like Welcome back to training camp Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://www.on3.com/sites/g…
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15 min
ACC Preseason Poll RELEASED! Cal picked to finish.....12th?? No players on the preseason team??
Topics: ACC releases preseason poll ACC releases preseason team Thomas crashes out Training camp start date revealed Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://www.on3.com/sites/g…
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17 min
HAUL! Cal Football lands DaJohn Yarborough and EXCITES at ACC Football Media Day
Topics: Cal lands DaJohn Yarborough Why is Cal's messaging landing with recruits? What did Tosh, Jaron, Adam and Ricky say at media day? What impact did they have? Socials: https:/…
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15 min
Cal brings in MASSIVE 4-Star OT in Isaiah Bertola! Bears continue to BUILD on a TOP 20 2027 class nationally
Topics: Cal lands Isaiah Bertola How did they grab him? Where does the class stack up? Looking at other recruits whom Cal hosted? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://www.on…
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16 min
Cal locks in SPEEDSTER 4-Star WR! Bears also blitz the Bay in momentum filled second official visit weekend
Topics: Cal nabs 4-Star WR Cal standing tall in recruiting battles Bears add Jeovanni Henley The balance of the class Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://www.on3.com/sites/…
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21 min
Cal brings in HAUL of ELITE commits on the First Official Visit Weekend of the Year! Breakdown with Joaquin Ru…
Topics: Cal brings in HAUL of commits What pledge was the most intriguing? How has Cal already grown in the recruiting space? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://www.on3.co…