Bears Beyond The Gate

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In this week's episode the lads discuss the excellent win against Exeter Chiefs by 'weathering' yet another storm and coming up trumps at an increasingly fortress-esque Ashton Gate. It was a textbook demonstration of bravery, determination and accuracy and that was just Miles in the Dolman wearing his over trousers...But seriously, the boys dug deep, defended hard and just had a bit more to offer in attack than the Chiefs. We run through individual player performances and bask in the fact that it leaves us with a tidy 14 points and third position. We'd have definitely have taken that at the start for the season but there is a long way to starting with the visit of Tigers on a Friday.We chat about the potential l team selection especially the front row and wonder whether  BV has recovered from his 'head in the spokes' tackle a few weeks ago.Finally we have a good Goat/Anti Goat and that is us done.Up the Bears!Let us know what you think!

Day late due to logistics so apologies. Running order:00.00-07.30: Intro and general Premier Sports rant07:30-12.12: Flag stories12:12-27:45: General review of the game27:45-35.00: Player performances35:00-36:35: Poem36:35-57:45 - Chiefs preview including selection and predictions57:45-END - Shout OutsLet us know what you think!

In this week's episode we review yet another defeat at the StoneX but discuss whether it was quite as bad as the 30-7 score suggested.Overall, we weren't great but there were some positive 'moments' and it was good to see new players stand up and be counted.Ultimately though, our ill discipline and lack of red zone efficiency let us down. The wait goes on (sigh)!However, Pete did manage to grab a word with Jimmy, Bats, Gabs, Harry Wells and the Mighty Bosh straight after the final whistle to get their (refreshingly honest) thoughts and, equally as importantly, try to discover who might get in Business Class on the flight to Cape Town and who might be in the overhead lockers.We also discuss the pitch thing and Pete gives an upbeat verdict on the match day experience although that was potentially influenced by the fact that he managed to blag himself a stack of free donuts at half time.All this and more. Up the Bears!Let us know what you think!

Recorded as a two way chat this short-ish episode serves as a preview for the visit to the Stone X, where (in)famously a Bristol Senior team has never won although the Cubs did recently.Is this the year? Given our impressive start to the season, why not? Duncan thinks so but inevitably Pete employs the use of some 'caveats' and 'alludes' to the weight of various statistics that suggest otherwise.But hey? We've got to beat them sometime. Give us your thoughts via the usual channels.Enjoy!Let us know what you think!

In this week's episode Pete, Lee and Miles crack open a cheeky beer at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom and raise their glasses to the excellent win against Northampton Saints on Family Day.It was a game of two halves, each one with its own compelling narrative, but yet another professional and disciplined performance from the pack created opportunities for the backs to shine.LRZ got another brace, Rands executed a perfect dummy and snipe, and BV got knocked out by launching him 3ft onto a Saints knee just short of the speed of sound.It was a game with everything, including 5 points to the Bears.In other news Pete also managed to gain access to the new post-match NFL style mixed zone and had a nice chat with Jimmy Williams, Gabs Ibitoye, Joe Batley, Adge MacGinty and the big man himself. It certainly seems like a good new initiative.The boys also speculate on the away trip to Saracens and wonder whether this is the year when the Stone-X hoodoo is broken. It's as good a time as any, and finally we finish with Listener shout outs, a Goat/Anti Goat and that's your slightly longer than planned episode done.Up the Bears!Running order:00:00:00: Intros00:01:20:   First half review00:17:45:    Second half review00:32:20:   Player performances00:43:10:   Mixed zone interviews00:58:10:   Discussion about interviews01:05:10:    Sarries preview and predictions01:13:54:    Listener shout outs01:20:28:    Goat/Anti GoatLet us know what you think!

In the first review of the new Prem season we discuss Bristol's first bonus point win in Manchester THIS CENTURY. There had been a fair amount of trepidation in the run up to the game but in the end it was a professional dismantling of a side that has often outmuscled us.We talk through the key points of the game and discuss player performances including our regular homage to Sir Fitz of Hardingshire. He's a legend.Finally we look forward to what will no doubt be humdinger at the Gate on Saturday when the reigning champions, Northampton Saints, roll into town. There will be match-ups galore. It's not been a happy hunting ground for them in recent seasons but they are likely to be locked and fully loaded. Strap in everyone!We finish off with listener shout outs and that's the episode done.Up the Bears!Let us know what you think!

Pete, Miles and a special 'pod royalty' guest sit down with a cheeky beer at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom and discuss the season ahead more generally and the upcoming campaign opener at Sale in particular. It is episode 231 by the way, despite what you heard otherwise!Will we make the play offs?How far will the 'next men up' step when the injuries hit?Will we adapt our style and bring in more tactical kicking?Is Pedro Rubiolo the key to our success?Have all our competitors improved their squads more than us?How will we counter a strong Sale team who have recruited well and tend to always beat us at home?Is an early win essential when you see what is coming in October and November?Questions, questions, questions and maybe a few answers!Join us for season 8 as we yet again start out on our quest to win that elusive title.Up the Bears!Let us know what you think!

The lads are back for another season.They whip through news and updates from the off season, briefly review the first Prem Cup game and then give their thoughts, hopes and opinions on the season ahead.Is this the year?Join Pete, Lee and Miles for cheeky beer and a bit of Bristol rugby banter...Let us know what you think!

In this last episode of yet another eventful but ultimately unsuccessful season we unashamedly put the stopwatch away and ramble on until we run out of gas.We chart our performances through the season and reminisce over the ups, the downs and the in betweens. It's actually quite a cathartic experience and leads us into a more wide ranging discussion about what coming 6th actually means both in terms of this season in particular and where we are as a club more generally.Squad size, salary spend, injuries, Academy progression, The Big Day Out and yes,. marketing, all get a mention. It feels like we put things to bed and tuck them up ready to go again in September.Thanks to all our listeners and followers for all your input especially those of you who make the effort to pen short, sharp summaries, poems and at times fantastic rants. We also appreciate meeting many of you face to face and it always makes us remember why we continue with this labour of love.... By fans, for fans! Stay stay safe, have a good summer and....Up the Bears!Donate to 'Walk for Arthur' here:Let us know what you think!