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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comAfter a discussion of the Auburn women’s SECT win, Justin and Dan break down the Auburn men’s victory over LSU and the IBOB rematch. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* the immediate reaction from The Guys to Auburn WBB’s victory in Greenville* why it all started with defense (again) against LSU * which players deserve recognition for their defense after the win on Tuesday* the luxury of continuity when trying to build a program* what Kevin Overton provides when he’s throwing KO Punches* speculation about the upcoming off-season’s biggest priorities* a brief IBOB2 Preview* Dan shares some of his Pensacola Picks before he goes to the Sun Belt TournamentThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s rock-bottom home loss to Ole Miss and try to make sense of the Tigers’ February fall. Topics for this episode include:* how Saturday was a culmination of issues that were on display all month* why Auburn’s implosion over the last four weeks deeply wounded its NCAA Tournament hopes* what kind of heat should be on Steven Pearl* why every team turns into the 2015 Warriors against Auburn’s defense lately* what made this such a disappointing stretch for Auburn’s two seniors* what Auburn needs to do to get on the right side of the bubble* what kind of questions will be asked this offseason* meditations on the delicate nature of Auburn’s status as a men’s basketball superpowerIf 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. 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 look at Auburn basketball’s do-or-die bubble situation over the next two home games after a disappointing loss at Oklahoma. Topics for this episode include:* the sudden urgency of Auburn’s situation* what’s changed the most over the last month* the defensive problems that surfaced again in Norman* why it’s especially disappointing that the team hasn’t gotten better over the course of the year* the areas where Auburn’s defense needs to improve the most* the risks of filling a roster with players who are new to D1 (or even SEC) basketball* why Ole Miss presents a dangerous challenge despite having lost ten straight games* a Troy Women’s Basketball update from Dan before the final day of the regular season in the Sun Belt * a jam-packed Grubserver segment featuring Mexican food in Denton, pizza in Norman, and Dan getting a California pizzeria confused with a Juvenile albumThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

Justin and Dan dissect all the angles of Auburn basketball’s “instant classic” 1-point win over Kentucky on a phenomenal Saturday of hoops. Topics for this podcast include:* how good things can actually happen sometimes* why it all started with defense, again* everything that went into the thrilling final basket* what Auburn was able to do to get back in the game after Kentucky threatened to stop the show* why KeShawn Murphy’s big night mattered so much* Keyshawn Hall playing winning basketball without scoring * the NCAA Tournament stakes of the win* a look at the rest of a huge Saturday in college basketball* an early preview of the two areas that will matter most Tuesday vs. Oklahoma* RIP Rondale Moore* your Winter Olympics update 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. 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 Auburn basketball’s “devastating” road loss at Mississippi State and answer a couple of mailbag questions. Topics for this episode include:* why this loss hurts so, so badly* how Auburn clawed back into (and subsequently lost) a game that seemed over multiple times* what Justin thinks about the team’s defens…

Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s road loss at Arkansas and what the Tigers need to do over the final three weeks of the season. Topics for this episode include:* why the rematch was so different than the first time around* what we know about Keyshawn Hall’s absence* the implosion of any Ewing Theory potential* who needed to step up without Hall in the lineup* why Arkansas was so effective attacking the rim* how Tahaad’s play continues to trend upward despite the team’s losing streak* Auburn’s proximity to Bubbletown* a preview of Wednesday’s pivotal game in Starkville* a bountiful Grubserver segment, featuring Justin’s ode to beef ribs and Dan’s penchant for ordering food that attracts attention as it heads to the tableIf 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. 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 pick out the takeaways that matter from Auburn’s loss to Vanderbilt ahead of the Arkansas trip and talk football with Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser. Topics for this episode include:* why Auburn needed more* how Auburn trimmed the deficit to 4 in the closing minutes* what could change before the season ends* Keyshawn Hall’s rough night at the office and how he could rebound* why Steven Pearl wanted to single out Elijah Freeman’s game* some positive signs from Tahaad* a brief preview of a road game against revenge-minded Arkansas * the most notable and interesting stuff the guys heard from Auburn’s football coaches this week* pizza toppingsThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Adam (@colereporter), Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

Justin and Dan recap Auburn basketball’s missed opportunity of a home loss to Alabama and look ahead to a pivotal week ahead for the Tigers. Topics for this episode include:* why the Alabama loss is particularly deflating* why Justin wanted to start the show talking about defense* how the game changed so dramatically in the final minutes of the first half* Dan speculates about reasons for Auburn’s second-half struggles in SEC play* why SWA represented the team at the postgame press conference * Dan remembers what a Bond villain said about the difference between genius and madness (editor’s note: it’s from TOMORROW NEVER DIES)* what to expect from Vanderbilt, another team having a rollercoaster season* “the fickle nature of the jump shot”* memories from Super Bowl halftime shows of yoreIf 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. 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 preview Auburn basketball’s home showdown with rival Alabama and talk about the importance of running the dang football. Topics for this episode include:* what needs to go right for Auburn if they’re going to protect their house* did Tennessee provide a blueprint for Auburn’s next opponents* a breakdown of Alabama’s pe…

Justin and Dan pay tribute to the legendary Phillip Marshall before looking back at the lessons Auburn learned in a loss at Tennessee. Topics for this episode include:* a few of Justin and Dan’s favorite Phillip memories* how a team finally matched Auburn’s physicality* playing hard vs. playing hard and playing well* an excellent defensive strategy by Tennessee* what to do when your shooting is frostier than the weather* why Auburn’s off-week arrives at the ideal time* Dan needs recommendations for Muncie, IN* Grubserver chatter about Justin’s visit to Botanic* Dan and Justin share some thoughts about Catherine O’HaraIf 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. 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 recap Auburn basketball’s massive comeback win against Texas and look ahead to a major challenge ahead at Tennessee. Topics for this episode include:* how things shifted so dramatically after Auburn’s uneven start* Auburn’s eye-popping offensive stats from the second half* Keyshawn Hall’s brilliance and how Auburn utilizes it* Kevin Overton’s apology and subsequent domination* Tahaad’s quest for efficiency* what constitutes a foul inside ECW Arena * Justin makes a bold prediction about SWA’s future* a brief preview of the Food City Free-For-All against Tennessee in Knoxville* a Troy Women’s Basketball update from Dan* another thrilling installment of audience favorite The Wings 94.3 Game* Classic Grubserver Nonsense, featuring a pizza place from the 1950s, discontinued fast food menu items, and root beerThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

Justin and Dan discuss Auburn basketball’s massive road victory at Florida and what it could mean for the rest of the Tigers’ SEC season. Topics for this episode include:* how Auburn found a way* Keyshawn Hall throwing fireballs from his hands* Dan realizes why this team isn’t what some folks expected going into the season* Justin explains why this win was so significant for Steven Pearl* singling out The Moments That Mattered* Tahaad hitting one of the biggest shots of the season* Wes Byrum * a brief Texas preview* Dan still has nightmares about Tramon Mark’s mid-range jumper* extended Nonsense with musings about a pizza place from the 1950s near Marshall’s campus, a Carolina Ale House story from Dan, and a salute to Austin’s Cattle Company in ValdostaIf 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. 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.comFor those who are new to The Observer: Friends of the Program is a freewheeling discussion among three Auburn fans. Their thoughts and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of Observer management, and some language might not be suitable for all listeners. Enjoy.In this episode of The Friends of the Program…* how a morning bet from Painter led to Auburn’s win at Florida* normalize slamming home a dunk to close a victory* Steven Pearl vs. Todd Golden* “a pretty strong slap on the butt there”* a trip down memory lane back to 2023* the Charles Bediako situation* Keyshawn Hall, what a guy* “Johni Broome actually got me to turn on a G-League game”* how Dylan Cardwell can turn into Hakeem Olajuwon by his second contract* what the fellas would do if Auburn tried to bring a pro onto its team* “you mean, like, the Russian man?”* a special message to the haters* “about time we got some talent at The Observer”* Dave tries to petition to write a newsletter* why it’s now important to come in second for 5-stars in football* analysis of how many times a quarterback has been compared to Cam Newton* “where am I supposed to find an Ole Miss basketball fan to trash talk?”* an update on egg prices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan recap Auburn basketball’s crucial road win at Ole Miss and look ahead to a literally gigantic challenge at Florida on Saturday. Topics for this episode include:* the numerous ways in which Auburn outfought Ole Miss* how this team continues to score (and win) without hitting from the outside* Tahaad Pettiford’s ability …

Justin and Dan look back at Auburn basketball getting a win it absolutely needed against South Carolina behind Filip Jović’s breakout performance, then they talk about the work Alex Golesh and staff are doing in the transfer portal for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include:* the benefits of winning when a team needs a win* the conditions that led to Jović’s massive game* is Auburn’s frosty three-point shooting a concern?* how elements of Tahaad Pettiford’s game reversed course after the Missouri loss* Dan’s reasons to believe the team can improve between now and the end of the season* a brief preview of Ole Miss before Justin heads to Oxford* a player-by-player breakdown of Auburn’s latest incoming football transfers* which positions seem to have clear-cut favorites to start and which positions seem to suggest heavy competition* Scrap joining a long line of great Auburn names* an update about Troy Women’s Basketball’s quest for the Sun Belt title* an ode to watching historic sports moments at bars in airports* a preview of the CFP National Championship Game* Dan takes victory laps after predicting success for Dylan Cardwell and Fernando Mendoza* several failed attempts by Dan to give Jović a nickname, including one that causes Justin audible pain 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. 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 provide a detailed breakdown of Auburn basketball’s deflating loss at Missouri. Topics for this episode include:* what went wrong* a rough night at the office for Keyshawn Hall and Tahaad Pettiford* why Steven Pearl’s postgame remarks about leadership were so illuminating* Auburn’s lack of depth, where it impacts offense and defense, and where it doesn’t* the importance of Sebastian Williams-Adams to this team* the ongoing search for consistency* a home matchup on Saturday against South Carolina that takes on added importance after the Missouri game* Meechie? Again?* Auburn women’s basketball picking up a massive home win against Alabama while the podcast was being recorded* a thrilling installment of The Wings 94.3 Game* the hilarious Kyle Tucker news* Grubserver talk about Pizza Tree, Hawaiian Bros, and In-N-Out Burger* Dan nominates a few actors who had De Niro-esque 10-year runs* a formal invitation to appear on the show for one of the Observer’s favorite actor/wrestlersThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.

Justin and Dan go deep on Auburn basketball’s massive and much-needed home win over Arkansas before discussing the latest big-time pickups in the transfer portal for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include:* how the Tigers flashed their impressive ceiling once again* Auburn’s players saying they had to win this one for the fans* Keyshawn Hall putting himself in Auburn history with another 30-ball* why Hall’s game was much more than just scoring at an elite level* Tahaad Pettiford making a huge difference while not hitting many shots* Auburn’s defensive excellence against one of the nation’s best offenses* the Tigers’ ability to rebound at a very high rate against bigger teams* Justin’s take about just how good this Auburn offense can be* why Blake Muschalek played over Kaden Magwood on Saturday* a brief preview of a road test against a massive Missouri team* how much better could Auburn football’s offense be next season?* landing Keshaun Singleton and the importance of continuity * the upgrade at quarterback with Byrum Brown* a look back at the transfer quarterback class in 2025* Cam Coleman to Texas… and Deuce Knight to Ole Miss* Baylor transfer Bryson Washington’s potential in an Alex Golesh offense* the surprise pickup of Jake Johnson at tight end* Dan’s take on new transfer offensive tackle Jo Simmons* looking at a few recent pickups on the defensive side and what could be next* “the West Coast of the Sun Belt”* check out this up-and-coming film actor: Robert De Niro 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. 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 go long (Byrum Brown term) once again to talk all things Auburn basketball and Auburn football in another loaded week for both sports. Topics include:* the controversial ending to the Texas A&M game* why the SEC isn’t interested in transparency with officiating* how Auburn should have never found itself in that positio…

Justin and Dan burn some midnight oil back in the Wings 94.3 studio, talking all things Auburn football in the transfer portal before a deep dive into the first two SEC games for Auburn basketball. Topics for this episode include:* the “latest” on Byrum Brown and Keshaun Singleton, as of Monday night* why these timelines feel different — and more stressful for some fans* what Nykahi Davenport could bring to Auburn’s running back room* how the Tigers are reloading the wide receiver room rather quickly* some names to watch along the offensive and defensive lines* holding onto some key young players on the defensive side of the ball* Justin’s Auburn comp for Fred Gaskin III* Dan’s love of all things Florida panhandle recruits* why you shouldn’t get caught up too much in the transfer rankings* Auburn basketball’s defensive issues and what can be done to fix it* how the Tigers showed a ton of fight in the comeback in Athens* why the guards — not the bigs — are the biggest concerns right now* Filip Jović being an example to follow moving forward* a breakdown of a brand-new Texas A&M rotation running Bucky Ball* the Tigers’ keys to success against the Aggies* how much has your opinion on Auburn basketball’s ceiling changed?* a shoutout to new Observer contributor Justin Lee and The Auburn Torch 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. 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 both remote and in-person for this podcast episode, talking all things portal for Auburn football before calling Dawgs247’s Jordan Hill to preview Auburn basketball’s SEC opener at Georgia. Topics include:* Cam Coleman, Deuce Knight and the negative transfer portal news…* …along with the six confirmed returns for…