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PODCAST

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

Lee and Grant Benson

Opinion and analysis of Oklahoma Sooners football from the viewpoints of a former local media member and an OU fan living outside The Sooner State. Two new episodes per week during football season previewing and recapping each game.

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99:04

Ep. 406 - OU Travels to Tennessee in Playoff...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Grant is back with Lee to discuss OU's daunting road trip to Neyland Stadium this weekend vs. Tennessee. Do John Mateer and the Sooners have what it takes to go into incredibly hostile territory and escape with a dub? One host thinks so, and another...not so much. But first, Grant gives his delayed thoughts on the bitterly disappointing loss to Ole Miss. All that, plus Picks of the Week.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on

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91:02

Ep. 405 - Sooners Begin Late-Season Gauntlet With...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Brady Trantham of Through the Keyhole and Sooners on SI joins Lee to recap OU's 34-26 loss to Ole Miss. The Sooners' defense couldn't get off the field in crucial scenarios and allowed the Rebels to possess the ball for way too long. OU's offense hit on a couple of massive touchdowns, but overall struggled to find consistency. The Sooners can still accomplish all of their goals, but this loss stings.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest |

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99:19

Ep. 404 - Can Brent Venables Get Over the Hump? Ole...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/23

The Benson Bros are back to discuss OU's massive home matchup with Ole Miss. Will Veny be able to get over the proverbial hump as Lane Kiffin brings his squad into Norman for the first time? Is Kiffin playing mind games with Venables bringing up his propensity for stealing offensive signs? That, plus the picks of the week. Lets get a dub this week, eh? Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow

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49:19

Ep. 403 - Sooner Defense Dismantles South Carolina

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Before he hops on a plan to hobnob with the glitterati in London, Lee joins Grant to discuss Oklahoma's systematic takedown of the overmatched South Carolina Gamecocks. The Benson Bros are both very impressed with the Sooners' defensive effort, but are there cracks being shown that Ole Miss may exploit next week? Also, is John Mateer's thumb injury radically limiting this offense? Luckily, the OU offense may have found something in the run game at the perfect time in the schedule. On to Ole

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116:34

Ep. 402 - Oklahoma Travels to South Carolina in...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Lee is back this week with Grant to talk about Oklahoma's first ever trip to the state of South Carolina to play a tackle football game. Can they continue their impressive knack for winning the week after playing Texas, or will they lose on the road following that game for the first time in 43 years? But first, Lee and Grant re-litigate last weekend's debacle at the Texas State Fair in excruciating detail.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest

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86:28

Ep. 401 - Sooners Thumped by Texas in Dallas

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Grant is joined by Brady Trantham to recap OU's dismal performance in the Red River Shootout against Texas. Who's more to blame - John Mateer or the defense? Is there any hope for the rest of season? Grant and Brady try to work through a difficult weekend for OU football fans.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X: @LeeBensonTweets | Follow Brady on Twitter/X:

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104:35

Ep. 400 - Is John Mateer In or Out? Red River Preview

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Texas hasn't played poorly in the Red River Shootout in 13 years. Will this finally be the year that the Longhorns live up to their first 5 games and play a stinker? Will John Mateer defy the odds and return early from his broken thumb to etch his legacy in Red River lore? Lee and Grant are back this week to discuss the best, most competitive rivalry in American sports. Let's roll. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on

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110:09

Ep. 399 - OU Smokes Kent State and Texas Hate Week is...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Grant is joined by Brady Trantham of Through the Keyhole and Sooner on SI fame to recap Oklahoma's 44-0 win over overmatched Kent State. Then, Grant and Brady shift their focus to Dallas - there are many thoughts on OU's matchup with the Longhorns, as well as Texas' loss to Florida this weekend.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X: @LeeBensonTweets | Follow Brady on

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106:12

Ep. 398 - Kent State Can't Be That Bad, Right? Right?!

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/10/02

The Benson Bros are back after a week off to discuss John Mateer's chances of playing in 10 days against Texas. Plus, is this finally the week for Jaydn Ott? What are our expectations for Michael Hawkins against probably the worst opponent OU will play this season? All that, plus Picks of the Week. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X: @LeeBensonTweets

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112:03

Ep. 397 - Hello Darkness, My Old Friend - John Mateer...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Lee and Grant are back to discuss the truly unfortunate John Mateer injury bombshell that dropped earlier this week. Are OU's hopes of a dream season cooked? Is Michael Hawkins up for the challenge? Then, Grant has more thoughts on Hideout-gate, we read your 3-Word Reviews from Auburn, and special 7-game Pick of the Week segment. Please, lend us your ears.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 |

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94:04

Ep. 396 - Sooners Get a Gutty Win Over Auburn in...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/21

Lee and Grant are back to talk about OU's hard-fought win over Auburn in Jackson Arnold's return to Owen Field. Things weren't perfect, but the guys are mostly elated with OU's defensive performance and John Mateer's second half performance. A few weeks to rest up now until the schedule turns brutal in October. Meat and potatoes OU talk through and through. Give it a listen.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X:

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114:55

Ep. 395 - Jackson Arnold Returns to Owen Field -...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/18

The Benson Bros are back at full strength to talk about Jackson Arnold's return to Oklahoma. But first, Lee goes over his likes and dislikes from Temple after watching the game a day late. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X: @LeeBensonTweets | Follow Brady on Twitter/X: @BradyDoesSports

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90:45

Ep. 394 - Sooners Dominate Temple in Philadelphia

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/14

Grant is joined by Brady Trantham of Through the Keyhole to recap Oklahoma's dominant 39-point win over Temple in Philly. How good is this OU defense? Is Jaren Kanak one of the best at his position in college football? Is the Jaydn Ott era at OU already over before its began? How good does it feel that Arch Manning is actually bad? Please, lend us your ears.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 |

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99:15

Ep. 393 - The Pod of Brotherly Love - Temple Preview

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Lee and Grant are back to preview OU's odd road game Saturday against Temple. But first, we read your 3-Word Reviews from the sweet, sweet victory over Michigan, and wax gushingly over John Mateer and Jaren Kanak. Plus, Picks of the Week. Note: Grant made an error during the Temple preview and referred to Saturday's game in Philadelphia as OU's first ever game in the state of Pennsylvania. That's hilariously wrong. OU has played in Pennsylvania 5 times (4x against Pitt, 1x against Temple), but

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80:28

Ep. 392 - OU Beats Michigan and Vibes are High

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/07

Lee and Grant discuss Oklahoma's big 24-13 win over the Michigan Wolverines. The guys go over their likes and (few) dislikes following the game. Real meat and potatoes OU talk here The vibes are immaculate.Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X: @LeeBensonTweets

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113:40

Ep. 391 - WOLVERINES! Oklahoma v Michigan Preview

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Fresh off a crazy Labor Day Weekend full of hot college football action, the Benson Bros are back to preview the biggest game of Brent Venables' tenure so far. But first, we talk about leftover thoughts from Illinois State, #FilmTimeWithLee is back, and what on earth is going on with Jaydn Ott and the OU backfield? Friends and countrymen, please lend us your ears. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: @WestofEverest | Like show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 |

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62:16

Epi 390 - Sooners Uneven in Rout of Illinois State

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/08/31

The guys discuss Oklahoma's 35-3 season opening win over Illinois State. John Mateer breaks Baker Mayfield's passing record in an OU debut, Keontez Lewis delights, and the RB room confounds, as the defense keeps the Redbirds at arms length. Plus, we read your "3 -Word Reviews." College Football is back. Let's rejoice.Subscribe to the show on Youtube: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X:

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117:31

Epi 389 - A New Era Begins: Illinois State Preview...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/08/28

We're only 2 days away from the kickoff of the 2025 season and Lee & Grant are back - this time in crystal clear high definition! The guys begin with a football meat sandwich - nearly an hour of depth chart talk, followed by the inaugural voyage of the OU Opponent Superlative (suggestions on rebranding very encouraged), Lee being aggravated by the sheer amount of Illinois State info, and finish up with the Picks of the Week. We're on YouTube now: @WestofEverest | Like the show on Facebook:

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121:53

Epi 388 - Cooking With Grease

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/08/21

We're only 9 days away from kickoff and the Benson Bros are back to discuss the end of Fall Camp in Norman. With Illinois State on deck, position coaches Todd Bates, Jay Valai, and Emmett Jones spoke with the media, and Grant has thoughts on how OU players look like with their shirts off. In the second hour, we discuss how the national media is looking at OU as the season begins, and we use Lee's pal Josh Pate for a fun hypothetical.Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on

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108:51

Ep. 387 - Moneyline Mateer

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Lee and Grant discuss the absurd John Mateer/Venmo incident that was the biggest story in college football for one day in August of 2025. Then, they discuss the latest Fall Camp superlatives and throw a bunch of cold water on hype in the defensive secondary (sorry) before joining in on the hype over the defensive line. 16 days....Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter/X: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter/X: @LeeBensonTweets (0:00) Intro - The Theory of

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