Nobody asked us to buy microphones. We did it anyway.

Talking Oakland hoops beyond the blacktop.

We’ve spent 26 years talking Oakland basketball. Now we’re putting those conversations on the air.

Air the Bear is an independent fan podcast covering Oakland basketball from two longtime fans with season tickets, plenty of opinions and absolutely no claim to being basketball experts.

Think of it as analysis from the cheap seats. Except our seats aren't actually that cheap.

We’ll recap the games, debate the decisions, go down a few Grizzly Holes, catch up with familiar faces and talk about everything happening beyond the blacktop.

We’re credentialed media at Oakland University — Jason holds a BA in Journalism and Mark a BA in Communication.

We’re also starting a new segment: Behind the Enemy Lines, where student journalists at opposing schools get a voice on the games, the teams and what it takes to beat the Grizzlies.

Air the Bear is part of the Terrier House Media, LLC podcast family.

We’d be having these conversations anyway. Now you can join us.