97.1 The Fan

Austin & Birm

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Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham live and breathe the Scarlet and Gray. As trusted insiders on the Ohio State beat, they bring unmatched access and perspective from inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to the Horseshoe and beyond. If it’s happening in Buckeye Nation, they’re on it.

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Jul 10, 2026

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The Beat: Intriguing topics, questions for former Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline 12.05.2026

Ohio State legend and former offensive coordinator Brian Hartline has taken on a new challenge at South Florida. And with The Beat going on the road to catch up with him and some other former Buckeyes, Television’s Adam King had some questions on his mind for the upcoming interviews on the latest Talking Tuesday. Want your question for next Friday’s mailbag? Send them to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail...

The Beat: Evaluating how proposed changes to calendar, CFP expansion impact Ohio State 11.05.2026

There is nothing certain to change just because the American Football Coaches Association has proposed tweaks to both the calendar and the College Football Playoff. But that group does have an influential voice in its own sport, and that makes the latest round of suggestions worth taking seriously. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren does just that on the latest episode of The Beat as the former...

The Beat: Ohio State questions on the quarterback run game, recruiting and more 08.05.2026

It’s the end of another off-season work week and The Austin & Birm Show are back with another Freaky Friday Mailbag edition of The Beat. Today the guys are answering viewer questions about the offensive line, Julian Sayin’s rushing requirements, recruiting and more. Want your question for next Friday’s edition? Send them to TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com. Keep your home winter ready with The Water...

Snap Judgments: Analyzing importance, impact of Ohio State keeping Alabama series on schedule 07.05.2026

The Buckeyes made it clear they weren’t going to back out of the scheduled home-and-home, nonconference series with Alabama all along. But there was still a risk of cancellation on the Crimson Tide side until they confirmed on Thursday that they were also on board with the marquee matchups starting next season in the Horseshoe. Snap Judgments breaks down the impact of that move for all parties and...

The Beat: Too early over/unders for Ohio State, Texas as Buckeyes look for third-straight victory 07.05.2026

Ohio State and Texas will square off for the third time in 20 months when the Buckeyes travel to Austin in September for a clash of what's likely to be two top-three ranked programs. Though there are months before that game takes place, The Austin & Birm Show are talking about on a Three Thoughts Thursday by reviewing some viewer-submitted over/unders for that epic tilt. Keep your home winter read...

The Beat: Ohio State recruiting stock watch as Buckeyes hit trail aggressively for top targets 06.05.2026

Ohio State is working the recruiting trail hard as they chase five-star running back David Gabriel-Georges and others around the country. On the latest episode of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show, the guys talk recruiting and what it means as the Buckeyes send six assistants to see one elite recruiting prospect. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Ge...

The Beat: Properly appreciating Jeremiah Smith in midst of nonsensical debates about Ohio State star 05.05.2026

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? For some reason Jeremiah Smith has found himself in the midst of debates about his place nationally in college football and how high his ceiling will be as a professional next year. That conversation about the Ohio State superstar has Television’s Adam King worked up on the latest version of a TalKing Tuesday on The Beat. Keep your home winter ready with Th...

The Live Show at Roosters: Which Ohio State players have us most excited after spring 04.05.2026

It’s time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Olentangy River Road as former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show—as well as Roosters Nicole Cox—for a chat about the most recent Buckeyes-inspired things on our minds. This week, we’re talking about the roster post-spring and which players we’re leaving the six weeks of practice most excited...

The Beat: What Ohio State would hypothetically need from post-spring transfer portal 04.05.2026

Coaches didn’t want to deal with roster renegotiations after spring camp, and the tradeoff for that is there is no way to potentially fill any holes at this time of year the way there used to be. Maybe Ohio State coach Ryan Day or general manager Mark Pantoni wouldn’t want to use it this cycle even if they could. But former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren evaluated what positions he thinks the program...

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions about the future of college football, position swaps and more 01.05.2026

The latest Freaky Friday mailbag edition of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show answers viewer questions about a number of interesting topics and includes a little bit of recruiting as well. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks...

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag questions about the future of college football, position swaps and more 01.05.2026

The latest Freaky Friday mailbag edition of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show answers viewer questions about a number of interesting topics and includes a little bit of recruiting as well. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks...

The Beat: Three Thoughts on Ohio State depth, Julian Sayin as a draft prospect and more 30.04.2026

It's Thursday on The Beat and that means The Austin & Birm Show are diving into whatever random Ohio State thoughts they have this week. On today's show, the guys talk about the surprising lack of competition on a new roster, Julian Sayin as a draft prospect and more. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings...

The Beat: Ohio State freshmen who shined in spring camp and can push for real Buckeyes playing time 29.04.2026

Spring ball is wrapped up and the stock watch is getting ready to close up shop as well as the Buckeyes head into a pivotal stretch of development for a number of young, hopeful Ohio State freshmen. Which players made the biggest move in spring toward some real potential playing time? That's the topic of The Beat with Austin & Birm for Wednesday. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and...

The Beat: Evaluating strength of Ohio State claim as nation’s best, most consistent program 28.04.2026

After another record-setting NFL Draft on the heels of another College Football Playoff appearance, Ohio State remains on the shortest of short lists of contenders to claim the mantle as the best program in college football. Television’s Adam King makes his pitch on behalf of the Buckeyes on the heels of his return from covering the program’s success in Pittsburgh on a Talking Tuesday on The Beat....

The Beat: What NFL Draft success means for Ohio State, impact on future roster building for Buckeyes 27.04.2026

Ohio State once again set records in the NFL Draft after taking over the green room in Pittsburgh over the weekend, another undeniable reminder of the professional pipeline the program has established. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and his staff can turn around and use those examples of guaranteed contracts and opportunities at the next level to keep reloading the roster, which was the top takeaway for...

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Arthur Smith renovating Buckeyes offense, wide receivers and more 24.04.2026

Ohio State questions are still flying even as the Buckeyes hit their longest "break" of the football year. Today on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show, the guys answer viewer questions all about the offense as Ryan Day's philosophy—and how it'll be impacted by Arthur Smith's own history—comes into question after a less-than-explosive season in 2025. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterwork...

The Beat: Jaylen McClain once again proves value for Ohio State, developing into leader for Buckeyes 23.04.2026

Spring practice is over but The Austin & Birm Show isn't done thinking about what they saw, heard and learned throughout the five weeks of work that Ohio State was able to get in through March and April. Today's Three Thoughts Thursday focuses on the guys that stood out the most, for different reasons, as MVPs of spring. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Pla...

The Beat: Ohio State stocks as Buckeyes come out of spring ball with big names, new guys rising 22.04.2026

Ohio State is done with spring football and that means there's only one chance left for The Austin & Birm Show to dive into a few more players who really seemed to make a move for the Buckeyes in April, including the best player in college football Jeremiah Smith. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and...

The Beat: Evaluating what spring camp meant for Ohio State quarterbacks, key questions for summer 21.04.2026

The Buckeyes are heading into a quieter stretch of the offseason, but there is always noise surrounding the program in some form or fashion. Television’s Adam King dives straight into the discourse about the quarterbacks at Ohio State among the other topics that are burning in his brain on a TalKing Tuesday on The Beat. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State spring game wraps as Buckeyes look to improve out of spring 20.04.2026

Ohio State wrapped up its annual spring game on Saturday in front of 40,000 fans who braved the rain to watch Ryan Day's program and see where things have changed with 51 new players in Columbus. It was a fun, casual conversation at Roosters Restaurant in Columbus with former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick and Roosters Nicole Cox. Ready for your next adventure? Do...

The Beat: Breaking down Ohio State spring game performances, areas to improve in offseason 20.04.2026

Spring football is over at Ohio State, and the summer offseason has officially arrived after the exhibition scrimmage on Saturday in the Horseshoe. As the Buckeyes move on to the next phase of the year, former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down what he saw in the Spring Game with his top performers and a couple areas that might need to be addressed. Keep your home winter ready with The Wate...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State spring ends with Buckeyes in race against clock to keep getting better 18.04.2026

Snap Judgments from Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes put a bow on their 2026 spring slate with their annual Scarlet and Gray scrimmage. CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10tv/?hl=en

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Tyler Bowen, Buckeyes playing depth, black stripes and more 17.04.2026

It’s Friday and there’s one day left of spring football at Ohio State as the Buckeyes head into their spring game weekend hoping to answer some questions about where things are with the Scarlet and Gray. The Austin & Birm Show also has questions: yours. They’re trying to answer a few of them from the mailbag every week on Friday. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Sa...

The Beat: Ohio State thoughts as Buckeyes prepare to wrap spring with instructive coaches clinic 16.04.2026

Ohio State thoughts from the indoor field at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as The Austin & Birm break down what they're interested in hearing and seeing with two days left in spring football for the Buckeyes. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedu...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State offensive line, defensive line looking for depth in unique spring slate 15.04.2026

Snap Judgments from Ohio State as the Buckeyes offensive line and defensive line met with the media following the 13th practice of the spring in Columbus. CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10tv/?hl=en

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