The Auburn Observer

Justin returns from Indianapolis to talk with Dan about the NIT title, Kevin Overton’s return, Filip Jović’s transfer and some spring football. Topics for this episode include: * one final rollercoaster ride to end the season * big shots Auburn had to have * why the NIT could serve as a springboard to success * difficult questions about Auburn’s roster that will be answered in the offseason * Kevi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan recap Auburn basketball’s NIT semifinal win over Illinois State and look ahead to Sunday night’s final vs. Tulsa. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * why this was one of Auburn’s most complete games of the entire season * how Auburn’s defense made the Redbirds so uncomfortable * stan...

Justin and Dan talk Auburn football’s offense during spring practices and preview the Illinois State game in the NIT semis. Topics for this episode include: * initial impressions of Byrum Brown (and some fun comparisons) * a breakdown of the competition along the offensive line * wide receivers that have impressed The Guys so far * Alex Golesh’s early emphasis on the Iron Bowl * what to expect fro...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan recap Auburn’s win over Nevada, discuss the new GM, answer a couple of reader questions and talk about football vibes. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * how Auburn beat Nevada with defense and toughness * a monster night for Filip Jovic * what advancing to the NIT Semifinal could m...

Justin and Dan are back in the studio together to talk Auburn basketball’s NIT run, some spring football and all-you-can-eat wings. Topics for this episode include: * how to make lemonade after missing the NCAA Tournament * why inefficient games from both Pettiford & Hall didn’t sink Auburn against Seattle U * Elyjah Freeman’s outstanding game & what his emergence could mean for the future * “Bomb...

Adam Cole tags in for Dan to talk (at length) with Justin about Auburn spring football, NIT basketball and some red-hot baseball. Topics for this episode include: * why the first day of spring practice under Alex Golesh felt different * the importance of culture-building in the early days * Byrum Brown making the most early of his elevated platform * Tree Newsom, Da’Shawn Womack and other gigantic...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Dan calls Justin from an airport to discuss Auburn falling short of the NCAA Tournament — but still accepting an NIT bid. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * an explanation of why this podcast sounds different * the Selection Committee’s decision to pick Texas over Auburn * why the Tigers’ fate was...

Programming note: My grandfather passed away Sunday afternoon, so coverage plans from the SEC Tournament this week are still to be determined on The Observer side. Thank you for your understanding. -JF Justin and Dan look back at Auburn basketball’s road loss at Alabama and look ahead to a Mississippi State rematch in the SEC Tournament. Topics for this episode include: * how things went so catast...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com After 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 *...

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 i...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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...

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 s...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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...

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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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 be...

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 Aubu...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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 br...

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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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 brillia...

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 * sin...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com For 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 Progra...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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 * Taha...

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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin 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...

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 anot...