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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comThe guys open the show with a discussion of Colorado’s move back to the Big 12 and the domino effect that it could have on Auburn and the rest of the SEC.Then they take a closer look at the commitment of 5-star linebacker Demarcus Riddick and what it means for the Tigers’ 2024 class.The show ends with a reader mailbag question: What were your worst offs…

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.)Dave, Pablo and Painter draft Auburn’s worst losses since 2010. They bend their rules at their convenience.Disappointed with his draft, Painter enters the spin zone. Dave can’t stop rigging the draft order while Pablo looks to get in the win column after — what some are c…

Justin, Dan and Painter open the show by talking about the Auburn offensive line’s recent trip to Mikata and that picture of Garner Langlo’s arms. Painter invents a new genre of restaurant, while Dan and Justin reminisce about Movie Gallery.After a discussion of 5-star linebacker Demarcus Riddick’s upcoming announcement, the guys each pick out a non-quarterback storyline they’re interested in the most heading into Auburn football fall camp. They also talk about the quarterbacks, of course.At the end of the episode, Justin and Dan give their non-spoiler reviews of the Barbie and Oppenheimer double feature that took the country by storm this past weekend.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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 record a podcast as the last people left on Radio Row at Media Days on Tuesday evening in Nashville. Painter checks in and almost makes it a full episode before the SEC’s Internet connection kicks him out.The guys talk about the big-picture vision from Hugh Freeze and the Tigers’ player representatives on Tuesday. They run down Auburn’s b…

Ryan Nanni of the Shutdown Fullcast continues his quest to be on every possible podcast in 2023 by joining The Observer crew for the first time. Ryan gives a live report from the buzzing streets of Nashville ahead of this week’s SEC Media Days.The guys cover the entire conference in a deeply serious way. Justin offers a scenario that ends in “Permanent Texas A&M head coach Bobby Petrino.” Ryan explains the mindset of the Florida fan in an already weird Billy Napier Era. Dan continues the streak of shouting out Northwest Florida State Community College. Painter disappears and becomes a ghost.The crew also discuss the eternal combined chaos of Auburn and Florida and the best places to eat in Nashville. Keep an ear out for Ryan’s new podcast, which debuts soon.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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU), Painter (@paintsharpless) and Ryan (@celebrityhottub) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 preview Auburn‘s upcoming SEC Media Days appearances by each coming up with one burning questions they’d want to ask the Tigers’ reps: Luke Deal, Kameron Stutts, Elijah McAllister and Hugh Freeze.Then it’s a switch over to basketball, where they discuss where Auburn’s new-look roster sits in an increasingly tough SEC landscape. Justin has posit…

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing Auburn’s player representatives for next week’s SEC Media Days in Nashville. They talk about why this trio is both surprising and on-point with what the Tigers will want to project heading into Year 1.After a breakdown of new 2024 commitment Malik Blocton and a plan to have some special food-based bonus podcasts in the future — by listener request — the guys create their own confidence meters for Auburn football’s 2023 SEC schedule. They each assign points, from 1 to 8, on how confident they are in the Tigers’ chances of winning for each conference matchup.Feel free to play along by commenting or tweeting your own picks. We’ll see which ones of us have the best results by season’s end.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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 returns for his quarterly podcast appearance to talk all things Auburn football recruiting with Justin, Dan and Painter.Christian shares his thoughts on Cam Coleman’s stunning commitment to Texas A&M and Auburn’s attempt to flip 5-star wide receiver Perry Thompson from Alabama. He runs through a list of top-tier r…

Rich Silva of the Montgomery Advertiser makes his Observer podcast debut. He opens the show by discussing the most chaotic first week of covering Auburn sports possible and looking forward to his first full football season on the Plains.The guys talk with Rich about his article on Doctor Bo Wallace and what it takes to be a transfer quarterback under Hugh Freeze. Rich gives his take on Payton Thorne and the quarterback battle. Dan makes a good point about Holden Geriner. The Auburn-USF upset from 2007 is referenced.Later in the episode, Rich talks about his research findings on Aden Holloway and what could be expected from the 5-star true freshman this season. Meanwhile, Painter checks in from a new Undisclosed Location. 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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU), Painter (@paintsharpless) and Rich (@rich_silva18) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn MBB/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.comIt’s time for the annual Auburn football snake draft — with Dan making his debut.Justin and Dan each snake-draft a starting offense and a starting defense from the Tigers’ 2023 roster, with a few tweaks. They agree to share quarterbacks in the name of maximizing draft intrigue and add a flex player on each side of the ball. Who goes No. 1 overall? Who g…

Justin, Dan and Painter run through the newly announced list of Auburn basketball’s SEC basketball opponents for the 2023-24 season. Dan tries to sidetrack everyone with random questions and makes his pitch for K.D. Johnson to become a professional wrestler.The guys then discuss Jabari Smith’s number change in the NBA and use it to transition to the finalized jersey numbers for Auburn football’s 2023 roster. Justin makes a bold statement about Jeremiah Cobb and embarrasses himself while trying to remember famous running backs.The episode ends with a tribute to the late Terry Price — one of the most beloved and highly regarded former Auburn football assistants ever.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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 talking about being tall and their hottest takes on the 2023 NBA Draft.Then they switch over to the main topic of the show: players who almost came to Auburn — such as Scoot Henderson, Lamar Jackson, Stefon Diggs and Philip Rivers — and how they could’ve changed the course of Tigers history.If you have your own nominations f…

Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion of all things Auburn, SEC and college football.The guys open the show talking about the transfer portal overhaul and how programs might rely on it even more moving forward. Then they look at the SEC scheduling debate and how expansion will affect the league.Alex shares his insights on Cal and several of Auburn’s 2023 opponents before pitching his biggest storylines to watch this fall. Painter fails to name a movie.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 Alex (@alex_kirshner), Dan (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 is back. The guys open the show by addressing a scathing review of Dan’s mailbag. (The football talk starts at the 11-minute mark.)Painter and Dan give their thoughts on Auburn’s 2024 SEC opponents and what the league did with the entire schedule. They reflect on what is lost with the end of the LSU game as an annual matchup and what is gained in…

Justin Lee of the Opelika-Auburn News joins Dan and Painter. After opening the show with Zack Snyder films and a missed opportunity, the guys discuss SEC scheduling and holding on to rivalries. They also talk about Derrian Gobourne’s NIL deal with WWE’s ‘Next In Line’ program and the most impactful move for Hugh Freeze and his staff this offseason.Lee talks about what is expected in the next four or so seasons of Auburn football. Dan suggests that Auburn consider hosting a special basketball game at Beard–Eaves Memorial Coliseum. The show closes with a discussion around Transformers and Christopher Walken impressions.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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@ByJustinLee) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 Ferg taking a much-deserved break, Blake Lovell of Southeastern 14 makes his annual summer appearance with Dan and Painter.Dan opens the show by posing an upper tier of coaches. Blake talks about the changes teams have made to their rosters and what the SEC hierarchy looks like as the dust begins to settle from a busy transfer portal cycle.Toward t…

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing Auburn baseball’s sudden departure from the postseason and why “success” should be more of a spectrum instead of a binary when it comes to breaking down seasons.Then the guys turn their attention to the SEC’s decision to stay at eight conference football games for the 2024 season. They talk about Auburn’s role in the delay and attempt to craft the best possible schedule for the Tigers next season.After a discussion of new Auburn defensive back Champ Anthony — who indeed committed to the Tigers after this podcast was recorded Sunday — they end the show with a look at the basketball team scheduling Baylor in South Dakota for a really intriguing season opener.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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 return from the holiday weekend to talk about some major news for Auburn basketball — the return of Johni Broome from the NBA Draft process. They discuss why Broome’s decision was so important, where he might rank among SEC big men next season and what this means for the rest of the team.After some chatter about the early kickoff…

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin gets distracted by the official Auburn football recruiting graphic for Buc-ee’s. Painter and Dan talk about more draft episode ideas. Horace Spencer is saluted.The bulk of this episode is a look through Auburn’s massive transfer portal haul. Each of the hosts pick an offensive transfer and a defensive transfer they’re most excited to see this fal…

Justin, Painter and Dan discuss the three newest transfer additions from the past weekend for Auburn — Liberty defensive end Stephen Sings V and Jackson State wide receiver Shane Hooks in football, plus JUCO star and former Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year winner Chad Baker-Mazara in basketball.The guys talk about why the recent run of short-term rentals through the transfer portal for the football team makes sense for the 2023 season. They also look at how Baker-Mazara represents an interesting shift back to the good ol’ days for Auburn hoops.Towards the end of the episode, Dan compares pretzel buns to Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Painter waxes poetic about Waffle House once more and Justin gives you the recipe for chicken finger sauce. 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 (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Shane Hooks/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.comPainter is back on the podcast. The guys discuss downtown Auburn aesthetics and local Asian cuisine. It’s peak offseason content, as the first 10 minutes have nothing to do with sports.Then it’s a switch to a busy Wednesday evening on the Ambush tour, where Hugh Freeze, Bruce Pearl and John Cohen spoke to the media.Topics covered in this episode include…

Justin and Dan open the show by running through the news of the weekend, headlined by Johni Broome’s big performance at the G League Elite Camp, baseball’s sweep of Ole Miss and softball’s brutal draw in the NCAAs.The rest of this (massive) episode is spent breaking down Auburn football’s projected win total of 6.5 for the 2023 regular season. Justin gives his three “tone-setter” games of the schedule. Dan wonders aloud about the Alabama quarterback situation and Jimbo Fisher’s future at Texas A&M.And do not fret: Painter will be back in your ear canals on Thursday’s 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 (@DanielAllenPeck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Declan Greene/Auburn Athletics 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 Painter on the road, Adam Cole of the Opelika-Auburn News joins Justin and Dan to talk about what he heard from Hugh Freeze at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am in Hoover on Wednesday morning.The guys discuss Payton Thorne’s experience, how the quarterback battle will be talked about at Auburn for the rest of the preseason and how Robby Ashford fits int…

Justin, Painter and Dan discuss Payton Thorne’s decision to transfer to Auburn and what he’ll bring to the Tigers’ quarterback room. Painter talks about the positive direction for the program this offseason. Justin shares some of his stat findings. And Dan has several historical Auburn quarterback comparisons for Thorne. The guys also talk about Caleb Burton’s signing over the weekend and how he’s a big upside pick in a wide receiver group that needed an infusion of talent. They look at Burton’s recruiting pedigree and discuss whether 5-foot-11 is actually “short” in football.Towards the end of the episode, the guys look at Matthew Cleveland’s decision to transfer to Miami and where Bruce Pearl’s program might go next in a continuing roster transformation. They also shout out the big weekend the Tigers had in both softball and baseball.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 today’s Film Room on Payton Thorne — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Payton Thorne/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 and Dan handle this episode without Painter’s supervision, and it goes just as you might have predicted. The final 20 to 30 minutes of this podcast has nothing to do with sports and very little to do with Auburn. You were warned.Most of the episode, though, spans both Tigers football and basketball: the signing of Appalachian State edge rusher Ja…

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by breaking down the latest developments in the quarterback transfer portal, led by the entries for Nebraska’s Casey Thompson and Michigan State’s Payton Thorne. They take a look at what the two Big Ten quarterbacks bring to the table and why the Tigers might get involved.Then the guys look at the latest transfer portal defections for Auburn and how the 2021 recruiting class is almost completely gone on the Plains. Now that the portal is closed, how will the Tigers try to finish off their 2023 roster?The episode wraps up with a look at this past weekend’s NFL Draft — where several former Tigers landed, what stood out from an interesting first round and how RUNNING BACKS ARE BACK, Y’ALL.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 Monday’s newsletter on Casey Thompson and Payton Thorne — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Athletics 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

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Justin, Painter and Dan run through a busy weekend for Auburn basketball in this edition of the podcast — from the de-commitment of Labaron Philon to the hire of new assistant coach Corey Williams and the transfer of Division II star Chaney Johnson. The guys look at how much Bruce Pearl’s Tigers are changing this offseason and take the temperature of the program in a rapidly improving SEC landscape. They also talk about a pair of noteworthy transfer targets still out there and where Auburn can continue to revamp its roster.There’s also a decent amount of Disney World and Skybar talk in here. Welcome to the offseason, baby.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 our roster trackers in football and basketball — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Steven Leonard/Auburn Athletics 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.comDan and Painter talk to Christian about the latest in transfer portal and recruiting news.They discuss how active Hugh Freeze and his staff have been making inroads with prospects and where the staff is focusing its recruiting efforts.Dan and Painter close out the show with a brief discussion about copywritten music and Auburn’s status at quarterback.Fo…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com(This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners or children.)Dave, Pablo and Painter talk about AI, Devan Cambridge and Under Armour. Dave struggles to keep his laptop on and again gets defensive about Entourage.They end the episode discussing Jimbo Fisher interactions and decide how other coaches feel about Eric Musselman.To…

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing the departures of defensive lineman Jeffrey M’ba and wide receiver Tar’Varish Dawson Jr. on the first weekend of the reopened transfer portal.Then the guys look at who the Tigers might target in this second transfer window, discuss what kind of quarterbacks make the most sense and break down a few other positions where you can expect some movement. They also talk about their personal best and worst sports predictions and take a look at the upcoming NFL Draft from an Auburn perspective.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 our roster trackers in football and basketball, plus this week’s new Friends of the Program episode — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Athletics 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.comAfter a discussion on corporate mergers and controversial renaming strategies, Justin, Painter and Dan talk the latest on Auburn basketball’s roster overhaul — the decisions left to be made, the new crop of transfer portal targets and how the Tigers can get back to being a contender for the SEC title next season.Then, Dan plays judge, jury and execution…

Former recurring guest and ESPN 106.7 host Dan Peck makes his debut as a new regular co-host of The Auburn Observer podcast with Justin and Painter.Dan picks a loaded episode to start with, as the guys start by breaking down what they learned from a cold and rainy A-Day Game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Where do things stand at quarterback? What position groups caught their eyes the most? And what about that decision to play for the tie at the end?Later on in the episode, the guys discuss two huge stories from Saturday in Auburn basketball: the commitment of FIU transfer guard Denver Jones and the reported departure of assistant coach Wes Flanigan to another SEC school. There’s also some guerrilla marketing from a radio sponsor, Dan’s preferred Waffle House order, some love to the new throwback stuff from Homefield Apparel and an impromptu discussion of old-school candies. Fire up that Brass Bonanza.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 Monday’s Denver Jones breakdown — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.The $40/year sale ends Sunday night, so you’ve got a limited time to lock in the best deal we’ve ever offered.Follow Dan (@DanielAllenPeck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Athletics 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 and Painter take stock of the final week of Auburn football spring practices — the positive trends on the offensive side of the ball, the rotating competition at quarterback, the recent breakout candidates and an idea for spring games that is so good that there’s no chance the NCAA lets it happen.Then it’s a discussion of Wendell Green Jr.’s decision to leave Auburn and declare for the NBA Draft. The guys talk about Green’s two seasons on the Plains and where the Tigers will go from here at point guard.Congratulations to our grand prize winner and the rest of the top five in this year’s Observer bracket challenge. If you’re one of these people and can prove it, send an email to [email protected] so you can get hooked up with your winnings.* David Ellis* Frank Parker* Tony Villanacci* Jacob Varner* Jackson SpenceIf you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription (at just $40 for a full year) that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Athletics 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 an all-basketball episode, Justin and Painter discuss the recent transfer portal decisions for Yohan Traore and Chance Westry. They talk about why the freshmen might be moving on from the Plains and how that puts the Tigers’ roster in an interesting situation moving forward.Justin runs down a list of potential transfer portal targets and looks at who…

Justin and Painter open the show with an important discussion on Little Italy, Waffle House and other late-night food options around downtown Auburn.Then they transition into a wide-ranging talk about several freshmen who are turning heads so far in spring practices, including Holden Geriner, Connor Lew, Kayin Lee and Keldric Faulk. Painter makes a great observation about what this youth movement could mean for a crucial Year 1 under Hugh Freeze.The last stretch of the episode is all about college basketball and the wild Final Four that will be in Houston this weekend. Justin makes a point about the teams remaining — plus the upset-heavy tournament in general — and what it says about Bruce Pearl and the Auburn program.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription (at just $40 for a full year) that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Athletics 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 and Painter put a bow on the 2022-23 Auburn basketball season. They start by looking back at the Tigers’ second-round NCAA Tournament exit at the hands of No. 1 Houston — and why the loss felt very representative of the campaign as a whole for Bruce Pearl’s squad.Then the guys take a big-picture look at the Auburn program and where it could be headed in relation to the rest of the SEC. They talk about what might be coming in terms of roster reconstruction and how Pearl sent a clear message with his postgame press conference Saturday night.We’ll talk spring football in the premium podcast later this week. Subscribers will get Observations from the latest practice viewing window on Monday evening. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription (at just $40 for a full year) that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Steven Leonard/Auburn Athletics 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.com(This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners or children.)The boys bicker about theme songs and they discuss Auburn’s tournament chances. They also do some bracket watching.Dave and Pablo shut down a counterfactual and they talk about the difference between the SEC’s depth and talent.To add the premium feed to your favorit…

Justin and Painter preview Auburn basketball’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Iowa. The guys talk about the Hawkeyes’ elite offense, their susceptible defense and how much these Tigers’ legacies would be affected by a run in March Madness. They also tackle the age-old question: 280 or 85/65 to Birmingham?After a spin through the rest of the bracket, they switch over to football. Justin talks about what he saw in an extended practice viewing window Monday. Painter finds himself agreeing with a wise saying from the podium. Check out Monday’s newsletter on Auburn drawing Iowa in Birmingham for the NCAA Tournament, along with 2,000-plus words of spring football Observations. You can also enter The Auburn Observer’s bracket challenge here. The grand prize is a lifetime subscription to the Observer, and other top pickers will receive free sub months or prizes from Homefield Apparel. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription (at just $40 for a full year) that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Athletics 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 Painter look back at Auburn's SEC Tournament heartbreaker against Arkansas from Thursday. The guys discuss where the Tigers struggled the most, what propelled them to that big comeback and how things shook out in a dramatic final minute.Then they look ahead to Selection Sunday — where the Tigers will most likely be seeded, who they could face…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Painter preview Auburn basketball’s SEC Tournament opener against Arkansas. The guys discuss what all has changed for both teams since their first meeting, why the Tigers have an advantage in the all-important “vibes” department and what they expect to see from Bruce Pearl in his latest chess match with Eric Musselman.The episode concludes wi…

Justin and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s critical 79-70 victory over Tennessee. They look at why the Tigers were able to take advantage of Zakai Ziegler’s absence on both ends of the floor, how Wendell Green Jr. got his groove back, why the rest of the starters were so important and just how loud it got in the Arena when Lior Berman dunked.Then the guys take a quick look ahead to the SEC Tournament matchup against Arkansas and the latest round of Bracketology. How much can Auburn help its seeding in Nashville — or has the Selection Committee taught us that the postseason isn’t canon?The episode ends with some football talk, including a trip through a few big topics from the first week of spring ball and the impressive performances by several former Tigers during the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription (at just $40 for a full year) that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Athletics 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 Painter recap Auburn basketball’s overtime loss at Alabama. They discuss why the Tigers were able to build such a big lead, what recurring issues tripped them up in the “fourth quarter,” what happened on that long foul review and more from a near-upset in Tuscaloosa.Then the guys switch over their focus to Saturday’s massive matchup against T…

Justin and Painter open the show by recapping Auburn’s 32-point loss at Kentucky. They talk about why things went so poorly for the Tigers after the first 15 minutes, why the Wildcats were a particularly difficult matchup for them and how Auburn looked different in a tough road environment for the first time all season.The guys then look at what Auburn has to do to make it to the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a fresh update of the NET rankings and other projections.The episode ends with a preview of spring football, which starts Monday in Auburn. Painter specifically wants to talk about two position groups that will catch his eye the most over the next few weeks.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) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Athletics 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 Painter open the show by talking about buying gum from a baseball stadium, prepaid wireless cell phones and creating a petition to bring back Movie Gallery. You know, the usual.The episode gets back on track with a breakdown of Auburn basketball’s 78-74 win over Ole Miss. The guys talk about how the Tigers were finally able to pull off a clos…

Justin and Painter open the show with a look back at Auburn basketball’s last-second loss to Vanderbilt. They talk about the biggest issue for the Tigers at the moment and discuss why they’re still firmly in the NCAA Tournament picture with four games left to play.Then it’s a switch to football for the third annual Spring Breakout draft. The guys go back and forth picking five non-returning starters they think will be the talk of spring practices, which start next Monday on the Plains.Thanks to everyone for their patience with this later-than-usual release. The podcast should be back on a regular schedule for the foreseeable future.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) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Auburn Athletics 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 Painter unveil their secret agenda behind the newsletter and podcast before breaking down Auburn basketball’s 33-point rout of Missouri on Tuesday night. They talk about why Bruce Pearl’s Tigers were able to nail this specific matchup, what aspects of the win might be replicable moving forward and who stood out the most.Then the guys take a l…

Justin and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s 77-69 loss to Alabama from the weekend. The guys talk about how the Tigers were able to lead for most of the game and where the Tide took advantage to come away with the win down the stretch.Then they look ahead to the next three games that really feel like must-win ones for Auburn, starting with a home meeting against a Missouri team that is capable of putting up some of the best offensive numbers in the country. The episode concludes with a further discussion of which teams Auburn football should play permanently once Oklahoma and Texas join the SEC — and which current conference schools they would trade for new ones. 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) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter.Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Athletics 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 Painter open the show with a big-picture look at where Auburn basketball stands with seven games left in the regular season. They explain why the Tigers are firmly in the NCAA Tournament picture and break down some of the areas where Auburn can turn it around down the stretch.Then they switch over to a preview of Auburn’s massive home matchup…