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Dan takes over this landmark episode and leads Justin through their Big Four topics: Auburn football, basketball, music and movies. Specifically, the topics are:
* forecasting the chances that Auburn’s football team overachieves this season
* analyzing the weaknesses of Auburn’s newly renovated men’s basketball roster
* The Guys recommend each other some bands/artists from outside their respective comfort zones
* a shockingly popular 90s film on Letterboxd
* a whole lot more!
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Justin and Dan answer your mailbag questions about Auburn football, Auburn basketball, BBQ sides and movies that are 20-40 years old. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* football position groups that intrigue and concern
* our favorite football assistant coaches ever
* the point where microtransactions reflect contemptible greed
* the benefits of AU basketball going overseas
* unlikely rivals
* Auburn athletes who could have picked soccer and thrived
* BBQ sides
* beverage and cough medicine sponsorships we’d consider
* Emily Blunt
* movies from 1986-2006 that will endure as classics
* a rousing rendition of Who’s More Senior?
* and a whole lot more!
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Justin and Dan reunite on the mic to rank Auburn football’s 10 power-conference games for 2026 from easiest to toughest. Topics for this episode include:
* Justin’s back from vacation
* Dan’s not a Lakers fan (but wishes Walker Kessler all the best)
* hey, that Narcisse Ngoy thing was weird, huh?
* why the guys are unanimous about the weakest SEC opponent for the Tigers
* how much does having a returning quarterback carry you in these rankings?
* is DJ Lagway getting the Jackson Arnold treatment?
* Mississippi State might be sneaky
* trying to split the Florida and Vanderbilt back-to-back
* will Tennessee or Ole Miss be a tougher road test?
* a prediction about the Auburn-LSU day game
* a surprisingly tough question about Alabama
* the missing piece for Georgia’s machine
* Justin and Dan recap the World Cup so far
* who is older: Lionel Messi or Kodi Burns?
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With Justin on leave, Dan Peck pilots an episode featuring chats with Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser and Jordan Hill of Dawgs247.
Among the topics discussed:
* Jason Alexander’s performance as George Costanza on Seinfeld
* Lessons from the end of the season for Auburn’s baseball team
* Reasons to believe AU will be a trendy pick going into the 2027 baseball season
* Butch Thompson’s success developing young players into contributors
* Auburn football players who have improved their standing since arriving on campus
* “Not into it”
* Movie chatter with Jordan Hill
* Wait, did Dan say “quabserver”
* 1% movie fandom
* The best movies of 1995
* the cinema of the 1970s
* And a whole lot more!
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Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports returns to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, the 2026 CFB season and how Auburn can follow Indiana’s example. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include:
* what Nicole learned from her first visit to SEC meetings in Destin
* why the SEC and the Big Ten are teaming up vs. the Protect College Sports Act
* what things shoul…
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Justin and Dan take a spin through the SEC opponents Auburn basketball will face next season and talk heavily hyped events on the Plains. Topics for this episode include:
* some early housekeeping notes, including a farewell to the Wings studio
* how it’s hard to predict anything about LSU, Auburn’s third home-and-home foe
* why Justin thinks Auburn is in a large second tier in the SEC for next season
* who could unseat Florida for a title?
* Dan’s favorite SEC rosters outside of the superpower in Gainesville
* some fortunate home draws for the Tigers next season
* a clear bottom tier in the conference, at least on paper
* Justin’s SEC teams (including Auburn) he expects to exceed their projections
* Auburn football stays hot on the recruiting trail
* how do you drive from Auburn to Troy?
* ObservFour: most anticipated Auburn games of the past
* Ella Langley’s homecoming concerts on the Plains
* Dan debuts a new game to close the show
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The Justins (Ferguson & Lee, Observer & Torch) take the summer break to go through all 17 of Auburn’s varsity sports teams. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* Year 2 for soccer in a new era
* Alex Golesh “getting it” and defining success in Year 1 for football
* a Torch guarantee about volleyball
* somewhat unfamiliar territory for equestrian
* was that a Year -1 for women’s basketball?
* men’s basketball’s potential step before the leap
* a new coach but a familiar roster in gymnastics
* the age-old swimming and diving talk
* men’s tennis’ youth movement and women’s tennis’ encore
* what can baseball do to get back to Omaha and become an S-tier program?
* the make-or-break season ahead for softball
* women’s golf getting back to title contention and the men’s golf powerhouse
* why you need to pay more attention to track
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Justin and Dan roll out an ObservFour episode, covering Auburn football All-SEC picks, basketball players they were wrong about and more. Topics for this show include:
* maybe Xavier Atkins isn’t done improving
* you don’t want offense that’s “easy to defend”
* the Return of the Mack(pherson)
* Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan
* Dan is brave enough to admit he doubted Walker Kessler at first
* The Guys advocate for a blockbuster friendly at JHS next summer
* quasi-obscure movie recommendations
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Christian “Chip” Clemente of Auburn247 joins Justin and Dan to talk Auburn football’s massive recruiting surge and Auburn golf’s national title. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* Alex Golesh’s approach to recruiting and why it is resonating
* what Christian sees in Auburn’s 2027 commitments
* Auburn’s remarkable success recruiting running backs
* Jackson Koivun’s place in Auburn history
* the bright future for Auburn men’s golf
* NIL’s role in keeping superstar golfers in college
* by popular demand, The Guys try to go 82-0
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Ahead of Argentina-Iceland, Justin and Dan discuss Jordan-Hare Stadium and Alex Golesh’s efforts to make the crowds truly matter again. Topics for this show include:
* a quick look back at Auburn baseball’s exit and a look ahead to what’s next
* the magnitude of the Argentina-Iceland friendly inside Jordan-Hare Stadium
* Alex Golesh making JHS a major emphasis from Day 1
* how Auburn can get back to winning home games that matter again
* why the Tigers’ fan support in football is different from so many schools
* the importance of taking full advantage of an all-in fan base
* an early peek at Florida and LSU coming to the Plains this fall
* Justin’s take on how Auburn could use JHS to speed up its rebuild
* Dan’s continued stance against AI and sports gambling influence
* World Cup hype
* a round of 82-0 and a call to action
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Justin and Dan do another mailbag episode that ranges from Alex Golesh vibes and basketball expectations all the way to cinnamon rolls. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include:
* potential adjustments to Alex Golesh’s offense at AU
* expectations for AUMBB next season
* unbreakable rushing records
* memorable weather
* more nons…
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Adam Cole and Henry Patton return to go deep on Auburn baseball’s wild regional win and preview supers vs. Ole Miss with Justin and Dan. Topics for this episode include:
* how Auburn fought back to win four straight elimination games
* memorable moments and performances of the weekend, starring Chase Fralick
* the role that a record crowd at Plainsman Park played in the proceedings
* the “carnage” of Regionals
* what Auburn should expect from Ole Miss
* a Summer Movie Preview
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Adam Cole and Henry Patton join Justin and Dan to preview all things Auburn baseball ahead of this weekend’s regional at Plainsman Park. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* the role coaching plays in Auburn’s success on the baseball diamond
* how the pitching staff went from question mark to exclamation point
* why big bets on young position players are paying off again
* x-factors who could step up in the postseason
* the biggest obstacles on Auburn’s path to Omaha
* keeping Barry Bonds on your team when the rest of the roster wants him gone
* standout directorial debuts
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Justin and Dan bring back The ObservFours — top fours for Auburn football, Auburn basketball, the SEC and late-night TV hosts. Topics for this offseason episode include:
* the consequences of an expanded College Football Playoff
* cherished Auburn football seasons
* unsung heroes of the Bruce Pearl era
* the best cities in the SEC
* a tribute to Stephen Colbert as The Guys remember their favorite late-night hosts
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Justin and Dan talk Mantas Rubštavičius’ commitment for Auburn basketball and a pair of Big Cat Weekend-adjacent pickups for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include:
* why Justin believes Mantas fits perfectly onto this team
* why Dan forecasts lots of threes
* realistic expectations for a renovated Auburn MBB roster
* why SEC MBB should have more contenders in 2026
* notes on Alex Golesh’s newest commitments after Big Cat Weekend
* Golesh’s embrace of “what makes Auburn Auburn”
* the significance of Auburn winning a battle for a top high school OT
* a music-heavy Nonsense Segment, as Dan reconsiders a pair of the biggest bands of the 90s/2000s and Justin offers thoughts about Emo Night promotions
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This week’s mailbag is a podcast episode. Justin and Dan answer your Auburn football and basketball questions, plus some nonsense. Topics include:
* the RB rotation beyond Jeremiah Cobb
* under-the-radar contributors to Auburn’s offense in 2026
* reasons to believe AU MBB will play better defense next season
* standout opposing player…
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Justin and Dan go deep on a group of Auburn football players who weren’t talked about as much this spring: returning veterans. Topics for this podcast include:
* the significance of Jeremiah Cobb’s decision to stay at Auburn
* reasons to think Xavier Atkins could be even better in 2026
* why The Guys are so happy for Alex McPherson
* compelling battles for playing time at wide receiver
* thoughts on Rayshawn Pleasant, Dallas Walker, Kaleb Harris, Sylvester Smith-Reed, and more
* Justin recommends a pair of shows on HBO
* by popular demand: Dan Talks Tubi
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The award-winning Adam Cole joins Justin and Dan to talk all things Alex Golesh, Year 1 expectations, tight ends and Ted Turner. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* initial impressions of Alex Golesh after his first spring on the job
* why Golesh emphasizes the importance of team chemistry so heavily
* “the power of friendship”
* Adam’s research into the coaches who mentored Alex Golesh
* why the success of Auburn’s tight end room might not be measured in catches and yards
* an Auburn Baseball breakdown from Adam
* remembering Ted Turner, a true original
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Continuing an annual tradition, Justin and Dan go head-to-head in picking full offenses and defenses from the Tigers’ current roster. Topics for this episode include:
* why Dan felt that the first overall pick was a clear choice
* the “leaders” who Justin targeted with his early picks
* which players seem positioned to take a significant jump forward in 2026
* Dan’s propensity for drafting “1-2 punches”
* the strategy of “building Monopoly hotels” at different positions during the draft
* hints about exciting offseason projects
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Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s roster, NCAA Tournament expansion, the north end zone project and some mailbag questions. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* the latest on Auburn’s targets in the transfer portal
* the benefits of rim protection
* why Justin believes Auburn is still in position to add a player
* why The Guys don’t like the i…
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