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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan break down a busy first week of Auburn football fall camp, with a focus on the Tigers’ offense — after talking to all five assistants on that side of the ball.The guys discuss Payton Thorne and where they could see the most improvement from him that doesn’t have anything to do with the new weapons. They talk diva receivers and Auburn’s ve…

Justin and Dan open the show with a traditional vibe check on the first few days of Auburn football fall camp. They look at how things could be different for the Tigers on the field in 2024 and how the recruiting success has put the coaching staff ahead of the curve.Later in the episode, the guys discuss Auburn basketball officially announcing its neutral site matchup in Atlanta against Ohio State and how a crazy non-conference schedule is getting even crazier. Switching back to football, they look at the players with the most buzz so far in practices.Be sure to check out Monday’s practice newsletter here, and look for observations from camp on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan break down what they learned from the first day of Auburn football’s 2024 fall camp. They open with a discussion of the familiar feeling for the program and how much different it is from this time last year.After looking at Payton Thorne’s day and his grip on the quarterback job, the guys talk about the players who stood out to them on th…

Justin and Dan run through all the massive recruiting news from Auburn’s Big Cat Weekend — including the commitments of Anquon “Newboy” Fegans, Derick Smith, Antonio Coleman, Blake Woodby, John Alan Maguire, Hezekiah “Hezi” Harris, Shadarius Toodle and JaMichael Garrett.They discuss how the Tigers have been able to capitalize on the coaching change on the other side of the state in one big way and how all of this recruiting success is just part of the equation. The guys also preview fall camp and look back at fantasy football busts. Painter gives his Final Thoughts for the final time as an on-air producer.Click here to order your Auburn Observer koozies — with the new logo — for $5 each. Click here to subscribe to the site for the special sale price of $45 for your first year.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comDave and Pablo join Ferg, Dan and Painter for another round of trivia. Final Four levels of controversy ensues. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Dave (@FOTPDave) Justin (@JFergusonAU), Pablo (@PabloEscoburner) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics

The show opens with an important announcement regarding the future of The Auburn Observer.Justin, Dan and Painter then talk where Auburn was slotted in the preseason SEC predicted order of finish. They explain why they think the Tigers’ spot is quite fair and how the league’s balance of power shows just how thin the margins might be in 2024.The guys also discuss the All-SEC teams, including a surprise omission from all three for Auburn tight end Rivaldo Fairweather. The episode concludes with a salute to JT Thor against Team USA ahead of Olympic basketball and an important question: What’s the best part of your day?If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comIn a very special episode, Dan calls in on his road trip back to Auburn from Dallas to recap 2024 SEC Media Days with Justin and Painter.The guys talk about what they heard from Hugh Freeze, Payton Thorne, Eugene Asante and Keldric Faulk. Topics include Freeze’s comfort level heading into Year 2, the pressure on Thorne to improve, Asante’s infectious en…

Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 tags in from SEC Media Days in Dallas. He talks to Justin and Painter about several football topics, but they start with the news of Auburn basketball scheduling a two-game series with Purdue.After that and some #NameChat, the guys turn their attention to Greg Sankey’s comments on the 16-team conference and why further expansion isn’t a priority right now.Dan surprisingly arrives for the fourth quarter of the episode, where the discussion turns to a recurring issue at Georgia. Justin and Jordan also give their first impressions of EA CFB 25.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: SEC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

At long last, EA Sports College Football 25 released via Early Access on Monday afternoon — giving Auburn fans their first opportunity to play with the Tigers in an official video game in 11 years.With friend of the newsletter Justin Lee joining (after a little technical difficulty), Ferg went through the entire Auburn 2024 roster on Twitch. Here is a 30ish-minute video looking at all the Tigers on the game, from established stars like Jarquez Hunter and Rivaldo Fairweather to new talents such as Cam Coleman and Amaris Williams.The guys went position-by-position through the roster, so you can see all the overall ratings and some of the individual skills for each player on this video. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan open the show by breaking down the news of Auburn’s latest transfer portal pickup: Maryland linebacker Fa’Najae Gotay, who is entering his seventh season of college football.Then the guys discuss the cancelation of the UCLA series and how wild conference realignment is, ironically, going to cut down on these rare coast-to-coast matchups. …

Justin is back from his two-week podcast absence. Painter is on a well-deserved vacation. Dan is in the driver’s seat yet again.Justin and Dan discuss Auburn’s player picks for next week‘s SEC Media Days in Dallas. They talk about Keldric Faulk’s surprise selection and why it’s so important. They also look at the Tigers choosing to send Payton Thorne after what happened in his first season on the Plains.The guys also talk the latest player health news involving Auburn football — specifically Tyler Scott and Alex McPherson — before a wide-ranging movie segment to close the show.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin Lee and Dan start the show with a discussion about Suni Lee, Deadpool and Dr. Britt Baker.Then Bill Cameron tags in to talk about Jim Fyffe, fantasy baseball and concerts.Follow Dan (@dnpck) on Twitter.Photo Credit: The Gadsden Times

Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo makes his usual summer return to the podcast. He chats with Justin about a wide range of college football topics, starting with the hot seat chatter in the SEC and how timing is everything when it comes to rebuilds.Alex gives his honest take on the Tigers’ 2024 roster, including what he feels about the decision to roll with Payton Thorne at quarterback for one more season. The guys also talk about Ole Miss and Missouri’s chances of really making an impact in the league this fall, what could be coming up in a post-House settlement for the NCAA and why the new-look ACC isn’t set up for success.The episode ends with Alex sharing his College Football 25 dynasty mode plans and why it’s OK to be ruthless with roster management in sports video games. Follow Alex (@alex_kirshner) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comAdam Cole of the Opelika-Auburn News joins Dan and Painter. They discuss roster management and continuity. They ask Adam about baseball and Steely Dan.The show ends with a 1999 movie discussion.Follow Adam (@colereporter), Dan (@dnpck) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Dave and Pablo join Dan and Painter. They discuss a busy offseason for Auburn football. Dave and Pablo talk about the propaganda machines at work for some other SEC programs.The show ends with a brief film discussion.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Dave (@FOTPDave), Pablo (@PabloEscoburner) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comIn another offseason free-for-all episode, Dan and Painter share their own answers to questions from Justin’s recent Aubserver Mailbags.These questions include: Are you buying the hype for Auburn basketball in 2024-25? Which of the two Observer sports will make their respective Final Fours first? Who are the guys’ own favorite non-stars from Auburn foot…

Justin and Dan open the show talking about their psychotic fantasy baseball league. The actual sports conversation starts at 15:07, as the guys talk about Auburn basketball’s SEC/ACC Challenge matchup at Duke. They look at what the game means for the program and what a showdown between two very different rosters might look like in December.Then they switch over to football, where Eric Winters’ commitment leads off a conversation about the hot summer for recruiting. They talk about the local flavor of the top of the class, how Auburn is taking advantage of the changes at Alabama and why the rebuild is more than just talent acquisition.The episode ends with Justin wanting to talk about peanuts and Painter putting out one of his best closing questions to date.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Eric Winters/Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

The guys open the show by going through some listener feedback on the latest Auburn football trivia episode. Then they look at how the Tigers took home a national title in track and field and nearly grabbed another before looking at how the athletic program did from top to bottom in 2023-24.They also dissect the big basketball news of Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers — which means that, yes, Bruce Pearl will not be the next head coach at UConn. There’s also a discussion of Auburn and Alabama’s basketball rosters for next season, how much respect the rivalry should get on the hardwood and the confidence levels coming out of both camps.Towards the end of the episode, the guys talk about Jabari Smith coming back to Lee County for his youth basketball camp and his pitch to Auburn’s top recruits. Dan also starts casting his new FX original miniseries “JetGate.”If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

In The Observer’s first — and hopefully not last — trivia showdown episode, Painter tags Pablo in to face Dan in Justin’s journey through Auburn football facts.Who will prevail in the matchup between Big Pants and Medium Pants? What answers will make Pablo lose multiple hours of sleep? How does Dan know all of these athletes personally? And why did Justin second-guess the way he wrote several of these questions?Play along at home or enjoy listening to the head-to-head challenge. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know, and we might make this a recurring feature.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU), Pablo (@PabloEscoburner) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Justin, Dan and Painter open the show with a look back at early 2000s music that somehow becomes kinda relevant to the theme of the day. They start by talking about Auburn football’s past weekend of official visits, headlined by 5-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham. The guys talk about the Tigers’ ability to recruit elite wideouts early in Hugh Freeze’s tenure, despite not having the big on-field results just yet. How much pressure do the Tigers have to produce through the air in 2024?After a salute to the most interesting recruit in the 2025 class, they turn their attention to Auburn basketball and the recruiting efforts to land Carmelo Anthony’s son — more than 20 years after the fateful Sweet 16 showdown.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Caleb Cunningham/Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comMatt Cohen of AL.com makes his first and last appearance on the Observer podcast. He joins Justin and Dan to talk about Auburn men’s golf winning the national championship and his insight from John Cohen (no relation) on the Nike deal.Matt breaks down why the Tigers were so dominant on the links this season, what makes Jackson Koivun a golfing machine a…

With Dan on vacation, Rich Silva of the Montgomery Advertiser tags in to talk Miles Kelly’s transfer to Auburn basketball and preview SEC Spring Meetings in Destin.The guys break down Kelly’s game and how he fits into Auburn’s plans for next season. They look at how the Tigers were able to add a proven scorer from a power conference and continue to add more versatility for the SEC championship push.Rich talks about what he wants to hear from Auburn’s leaders during spring meetings, and Painter holds him accountable for his controversial food opinions.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU), Painter (@paintsharpless) and Rich (@rich_silva18) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Dan and Painter discuss the news of a landmark college sports settlement that will pave the way toward schools directly paying athletes.The guys talk about the importance of the news and why they believe it’s the right thing to do — even if this is just the beginning of legal hoops to jump through for all parties involved.Somewhere in that discu…

Justin, Dan and Painter discuss a wide range of Auburn basketball topics, headlined by the signing of transfer Ja'Heim Hudson. They talk about Hudson’s reptilian nickname, what he brings to the table for the Tigers and why Bruce Pearl went with fit over numbers in the frontcourt.The second half of the episode tackles the topics of Auburn’s hunt for another guard in the transfer portal, the talk of the toughest non-conference schedule in the Pearl Era and how Johni Broome never considered the transfer portal. For more on Auburn basketball, check out The Stretch 4 newsletter from Monday afternoon right here.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Ja’Heim Hudson/Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comChristian Clemente of Auburn Undercover makes his return to the show to break down Auburn football’s recruiting in the Class of 2025.Christian gives his insight on the Tigers’ chances at 5-star quarterback Julian Lewis, the other big-name recruits on the board, the in-state targets to watch and Auburn’s plans at several key positions in this cycle.The g…

Blake Lovell of Southeastern 14 (soon to be 16) joins the show for his annual offseason tour through SEC basketball.The guys talk about JP Pegues, Johni Broome’s return and the returning player Blake thinks could be in for a huge season. They also look at the roster overhauls at Kentucky, Arkansas and elsewhere in the conference while looking ahead to Texas and Oklahoma’s additions. Painter asks an important question. The episode concludes with an early look at Auburn basketball’s SEC opponent breakdown and a petition to visit the Houston County Farm Center.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Blake (@theblakelovell), Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comMax Olson of The Athletic makes his return to the show to talk with Justin and Dan. They start with Max’s expertise of all things college football transfer portal — what stood out about the spring window, how Auburn did and why Hugh Freeze’s recent comments about quarterbacks made a lot of sense.The guys then take a barnstorming look through the new wor…

Adam Cole of the Opelika-Auburn News tags in for a traveling Painter to talk a wide range of Auburn topics with Justin and Dan.The guys discuss the newest transfer addition for Auburn football, which leads into a deep dive into the offensive line heading into the 2024 season.Then they switch over to basketball for a look at potential transfer additions Achor Achor and Jordan Ivy-Curry. Adam also gives his thoughts on an Auburn baseball season that has fallen short of expectations and what could be next.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Adam (@colereporter), Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing the latest news surrounding Auburn basketball transfer target Duke Miles. The guys talk about Miles’ potential fit, the late surge from Oklahoma on the recruiting trail and how the frontcourt is facing a similar situation when it comes to completing the roster.Then it’s a switch over to football, where…

After a brief discussion about birds, Justin, Painter and Dan come together to take an early look at Auburn football’s 2024 season by ranking the opponents from easiest to toughest.Are there any SEC teams ranked lower than Cal? How do you separate the Texas A&M and Oklahoma home games? And just how surprising is the consensus No. 3 pick here?The answers to all of those questions, plus a tribute to Movie Gallery, are in this episode.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan open the show by talking about the NFL Draft — including a live reaction to that one Atlanta Falcons pick — and then discuss Auburn’s signing of Penn State WR1 KeAndre Lambert-Smith.They talk about what the Tigers might do for the rest of the spring transfer portal window in football after a new exit, then take a look at a couple of very …

A whole lot happened in the portal for Auburn over the last several days, and Justin, Painter and Dan are here to talk about it.The guys open with a look at the trio of Tigers signed to the football team on Monday: Philip Blidi, Isaiah Raikes and Keyron Crawford. They talk about what exactly they bring to the table, why they address such important needs for the roster and how much they could affect Auburn’s fortunes in 2024.Then it’s a switch over to basketball, where they discuss Aden Holloway’s surprising decision (and ensuing comments) to transfer to Alabama and the fits for Tre Donaldson and K.D. Johnson at their new homes. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Keyron Crawford/Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Justin, Dan, Pablo and Painter join forces to discuss the massive news of the week for Auburn basketball: Johni Broome’s return for a final season on the Plains.The guys talk about how rare it is for a player of Broome’s caliber to come back to school, how Auburn had to hold off a lot of outside forces in order to make this happen and what this could mean for the rest of the Tigers’ roster as they push for a championship in 2025.While this is a Broome-centric podcast, other topics of discussion include: MLB jersey aesthetics, SMU boosters, Coachella and Squirtle playing the saxophone.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU), Pablo (@PabloEscoburner) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

After Painter leads a discussion of the gang’s favorite Pixar movies, the episode opens with a conversation about Auburn basketball landing Furman transfer point guard JP Pegues. The guys talk about why Pegues was such an important pickup and how the roster is gearing up for what could be a huge 2024-25 season.Then it’s a switch to football, where the Tigers’ top needs in the second transfer portal window are discussed. That’s followed by a fun look back at the home-and-home series with Kansas State that wrapped up with a memorable Thursday night game in the Little Apple.It’s EDSBS Charity Bowl time, and all the money from new subscriptions to the Observer this week will go directly to this amazing cause. Existing subscribers can email [email protected] with a copy of their donation receipt to get free time added to their accounts. Let’s push Auburn up the leaderboard.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comThe guys open the show with a discussion of Aden Holloway’s entrance into the transfer portal and where Auburn basketball could go next when it comes to the point guard position. Then they switch over to the blockbuster move of John Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas and wonder who the Wildcats will get as their next head coach.After talking about Aubur…

Justin, Dan and Painter recap Auburn football’s 2024 A-Day Game. The guys talk about the excellent Jordan-Hare Stadium debuts for several Tigers — especially local standouts Cam Coleman and Towns McGough.They discuss how Coleman and McGough were both surprise additions to the freshman class in their own unique ways and how that could change the Tigers moving forward. Justin and Dan run through their other top performers from the spring game and talk about their biggest storylines of the day. Painter shares a dream.The episode ends with some (now very dated) thoughts on who Arkansas should hire for basketball, as this was recorded hours before the John Calipari news broke. The actor bracket also comes to a thrilling conclusion. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Football/Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Dan and Painter open the show by discussing John Cohen’s comments on Auburn’s apparel deal. They talk about how Nike has emerged as the new favorite to get the contract, why it’s more about style than substance and how 90s aesthetics are coming back around these days.Then they switch over to the basketball news of the week: Tre Donaldson’s depar…

Justin Lee of the Opelika-Auburn News makes his return to the podcast to help the guys answer a simple question: What can we do to bring the juice back to spring football? Also, why have things changed so much for A-Day in the last decade?Then they switch gears to look back at what Johnnie Harris and Auburn women’s basketball did to crack the NCAA Tournament field this past season and why the future looks bright for the Tigers. After that, Lee gives his annual preview of Auburn gymnastics ahead of nationals and explains how Jeff Graba’s squad could get hot at the right time.The episode concludes with the biggest rout to date in Painter’s actor bracket.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Dan and Painter look back at what all they heard from Bruce Pearl’s end-of-season press conference on Thursday, starting with his passionate defense of Chad Baker-Mazara and his 2023-24 Auburn basketball team as a whole. The guys then discuss K.D. Johnson’s transfer away from the Plains and how Tahaad Pettiford fits into the future of an evolvin…

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing Auburn basketball’s abrupt end to the 2023-24 season and the reaction from the fan base in the following days. They talk about the varying definitions of success in the college game and share why the Yale loss shouldn’t overshadow an entire season.The guys talk about what Auburn might do this offseason to try to take the next step as a program and take a look at who the Tigers are contacting early in the transfer portal window.The episode ends with Justin and Dan complaining about the SEC continuing to kick the can down the road when it comes to football scheduling. Painter brings back the actor bracket in a truly chaotic way.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan are joined by Friend of the Program Pablo to recap Auburn basketball’s shocking first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Yale in Spokane.The guys discussed what went so wrong for the Tigers, starting with the Chad Baker-Mazara ejection and continuing with the return of the turnover issues. They look at how Auburn’s defense struggled to slow do…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com(NOTE: This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners.)Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer joins the show.To add the premium feed to your favorite podcast app — basically all of them except for Spotify — click the “Listen in podcast app” option and add the feed to your app of choice. This new feed will include both free an…

Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s SEC Tournament triumph over Florida in Nashville. The guys discuss how the Tigers were able to go wire-to-wire over a Gators team that they struggled with last month and why this team deserved to go down in history on the Plains.Then they switch over to the NCAA Tournament, where they look at Auburn’s brutal draw — Spokane, a potential second-round game with San Diego State or UAB and a likely Sweet 16 showdown with defending national champion UConn. The guys also give some thoughts on the overall bracket, including a few upset picks.If you’re an Observer subscriber and would like to play in the Bracket Challenge this year, click this link to get started.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes — including the Observations from Sunday’s title game — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Justin Ferguson This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Dan and Painter recap Auburn basketball’s gritty win over Mississippi State in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament and preview the championship game against Florida on Sunday. We’ll be back with a full final breakdown and a look ahead to the NCAA Tournament either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Again, listen quickly!To add the premi…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Dan and Painter recap Auburn basketball’s rout of South Carolina in the SEC Tournament and preview the Mississippi State semifinal.We’ll be back tomorrow night for another premium podcast. Listen quickly!To add the premium feed to your favorite podcast app — basically all of them except for Spotify — click the “Listen in podcast app” option and …

Justin, Painter and Dan recap Auburn basketball’s comfortable wire-to-wire win over rival Georgia to finish the regular season. The guys discuss the Tigers’ continued hot streak on offense, the Denver Jones breakout performance, Jaylin Williams’ massive dunk and, of course, the 94-foot putt for a new car.Then they look ahead to the SEC Tournament, breaking down the potential early matchups for Auburn on Friday and explaining why the 4 seed might have been better than the 3 seed in the long run. After a look at the state of the SEC and some potential openings in college basketball, they close with a discussion on their most hated foods.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes — including the Observations from Saturday’s game — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comWith Dan and Painter on day job duties, Justin calls up Henry Patton of AuburnSports.com and Rich Silva of the Montgomery Advertiser to fill in for an all-basketball episode ahead of the regular season finale.The guys discuss the huge second half against Missouri, Johni Broome’s continued dominance and where the guards have taken a big step forward in M…

Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s 78-63 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. The guys talk about how impressive it was for the Tigers to avoid a letdown and win wire-to-wire against one of the toughest opponents to come to Neville Arena all year.They look at the important of shot-making in March, take stock of the NCAA Tournament projections and marvel at just how impressive the Tigers were on the defensive end of the floor against the Bulldogs.In the second half of the show, they preview a peculiar game against Missouri on Tuesday night and look at what might happen in SEC basketball during the final week of the regular season.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes — including the Observations from Saturday’s game — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin, Dan and Painter open the show by recapping Auburn basketball’s road loss at Tennessee. They talk about the Tigers falling to the Vols and the red-hot Dalton Knecht in the second half, why the offense continued to show a high ceiling and where the Quad 1 narrative doesn’t tell the entire story.Then they look ahead to Saturday’s home matchup again…

Justin, Dan and Painter break down what went well for the Tigers in a road trip to Athens on Saturday. They discuss Chad Baker-Mazara’s impressive performance, Auburn’s great defense and Aden Holloway’s productive night. Then they look ahead to Auburn’s game against Tennessee. The show ends with a brief conversation about what to watch for during Auburn football’s spring practices as well as film appreciation.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes — including the Observations from Saturday’s game — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe