In this entertaining Cal History episode Leslie Mitchell and Reza Sirafinejad talk about the Cal rugby players on the 1920 and 1924 US teams who won Olympic gold in rugby despite being overwhelming underdogs. We share stories of how Cal's athletes defied the odds and made history in Antwerp and Paris, overcoming a lot of challenges and coming back to Berkeley with the first Olympic gold medals associated with the University of California.We're the podcast that celebrates all things Cal. We produce on-camera interviews with the prominent people who are passionate about our university and our sports teams. And we share stories about the rich history and traditions of the University of California - known to many as the center of the universe. If you’re unabashedly and unapologetically all about Cal, you've found the right place!

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Join us as we have a fun discussion with a family that runs FIVE generations deep with Golden Bear athletes! We sit down with Rocky Shone (captain of the 1971 Cal Baseball team), Pam Nelson (a SIX-time All-American Cal tennis player), and Carly Amborn, a heralded recruit who transferred from Stanford and is the newest member of the Cal women's basketball team. We also spend a little time talking with the head coach of the Cal women's basketball team, Charmin Smith.

We're the podcast that celebrates all things Cal. We produce on-camera interviews with the prominent people who are passionate about our university and our sports teams. And we share stories about the rich history and traditions of the University of California - known to many as the center of the universe. If you’re unabashedly and unapologetically all about Cal, you've found the right place!

Go to TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com to learn more about us. Share us with ALL your Cal friends! GO BEARS!!!

We are thrilled to welcome legendary Cal linebacker Zack Follett to the show! We discuss his sensational football career at Cal, his inspiring faith journey, and his entrepreneurial success with Kuppa Joy coffee shops.

Key Topics

Zack Follett's aggressive style of play made him a school legend at Cal.

His faith was a turning point that reshaped his life and career.

Founding and growing Kuppa Joy coffee shops.

Memorable games and defining moments at Cal.

How resilience and faith can turn setbacks into comebacks.

We're the podcast that celebrates all things Cal. We produce on-camera interviews with the prominent people who are passionate about our university and our sports teams. And we share stories about the rich history and traditions of the University of California - known to many as the center of the universe. If you’re unabashedly and unapologetically all about Cal, you've found the right place!

Go to TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com to learn more about us. Share us with ALL your Cal friends! GO BEARS!!!