- September 29, 2026 - And Your 2026 Champion Is...
After a nail bitingly close match we have crowned a new champion.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S5E6 - 5m - Sep 30, 2026 - September 28, 2026 - Unbelievable Margins
We had a clincher of a match today, but eventually winners were declared and we now know our two finalists are...
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S5E5 - 4m - Sep 29, 2026 - September 25, 2026 - The Final Four
The first round is over and we have now seen every bear in the competition! There is some impressive chunk on display, but who will win their second bout and move one step closer to the coveted title?
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S5E4 - 5m - Sep 28, 2026 - September 24, 2026 - The Quarterfinals Are Set
The first round is over and we have now seen every bear in the competition! There is some impressive chunk on display, but who will win their second bout and move one step closer to the coveted title?
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S5E3 - 7m - Sep 25, 2026 - September 23, 2026 - Let The Games Begin
Things are back on track at Katmai and we have our first results! Plus a look at the rest of our competitors and tomorrow's matches.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S5E2 - 12m - Sep 24, 2026 - September 22, 2026 - Technical Difficulties
It is time for another Fat Bear Week, but things got off to a bumpy start with some technical issues and a big format change.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S5E1 - 10m - Sep 23, 2026 - September 30, 2025 - A New Champion is Crowned
After a nice weekend of rest, bears and voters alike are back at it to decide this year's champion. The semifinals are over and all that remains in the last battle between our finalists.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E7 - 3m - Oct 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025 - Semifinal Bouts
After a nice weekend of rest, bears and voters alike are back at it to decide this year's champion. The semifinals are over and all that remains in the last battle between our finalists.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E6 - 4m - Sep 30, 2025 - Sepember 26, 2025 - Looking Ahead to the Semifinals
And with the first week of voting concluded we have our semifinalists! One of these four bears will go on to win the title of fattest bear in Katmai this year, but only you can help decide that!
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E5 - 4m - Sep 26, 2025 - September 25, 2025 - Return of the Chunk
Saph takes a look at what happened during day 3 of voting and speculates on the matches ahead.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E4 - 4m - Sep 26, 2025 - September 24, 2025 - Landslide Victories
We've reached the end of round one voting! It's time to look ahead to the return of some more familiar faces...
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E3 - 4m - Sep 25, 2025 - September 23, 2025 - The First Bouts
Our first day of voting has concluded and we have our round 1 winners!
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E2 - 4m - Sep 24, 2025 - September 22, 2025 - The Bracket Reveal
Fat Bear Week has arrived a little early this year, but we at Bearcast HQ are ready for it! On today's episode we cover the bracket reveal, as well as taking a look at last week's Fat Bear Jr. competition.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S4E1 - 5m - Sep 23, 2025 - October 9, 2024 - The 2024 Fat Bear Week Champion
There really isn't much to say that our champion's chunky bod doesn't express for itself, but Saph is here to check back in after yesterday's finals and chat about which bear came out on top!
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E7 - 3m - Oct 9, 2024 - October 8, 2024 - This Time It's Bear-sonal
It is the day we have all been waiting for, Fat Bear Tuesday and the finals of this year's competition! But the upcoming match between 128 Grazer and 32 Chunk is maybe about more than just their fat - it's about vengeance.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E6 - 6m - Oct 8, 2024 - October 6, 2024 - Rest Before the Return
Tomorrow is this year's Fat Bear Week semifinals, and Saph is here to take a look at yesterday's matches and discuss which bears came out on top.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E5 - 5m - Oct 6, 2024 - October 5th, 2024 - Double G Victory
By the end of today we will know who all four of our semifinalists are, so be sure to do your part and vote!
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E4 - 6m - Oct 5, 2024 - October 4, 2024 - Quarterfinals Begin
We have officially entered the quarterfinals today, and with it we are seeing Wednesday's winners coming up against some behemoths of the event. Will 909 Jr triumph over 128 Grazer? Will 903 Gully hold his ground against the colossal weight of the bearplane 747? Only you can decide by casting your vote at fatbearweek.org!
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E3 - 5m - Oct 4, 2024 - October 3, 2024 - Decisive Early Leads
This morning, Saph reflects on yesterday's bouts and the decisive leads that led to victory for 909 Jr and 903. But we can't look behind us for too long, as today's matches will determine what the other side of the bracket looks like as the week continues.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E2 - 6m - Oct 3, 2024 - October 1, 2024 - Remembering 402, Fat Bear Jr, and the 2024 Bracket
Welcome back fat bear fans, it is time for the 10th Annual Fat Bear Week! Producer Saph steps up to the falls this season to bring you your fat bear news. We start this season with a look at last week's Fat Bear Jr competition, the reveal of the bracket, and a look back at the loss of 402.
We love fat bears, and you should too! This podcast is dedicated to all the fat bears of the world, but particularly the loveable chonks at Alaska's Katmai Conservancy.
Check out this year's competitors at explore.org! Get yourself some fat bear merch to support the conservatory and rep the champs in their shop.
National Parks Service: Why Fat Matters
This episode of the bearcast was performed and produced by Saph the Something, standing in this year for Cody Fox. Find us on twitter at @TheFatBearPod.
Music is "News and Sports 3" by Musictown from Pixabay.
S3E1 - 10m - Oct 2, 2024
