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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Episodes

The Beat: Young Ohio State players like Ian Moore, TJ Alford continue to rise for Buckeyes 15.04.2026

Ohio State has a number of young players emerging as the Buckeyes move toward the end of spring football including some key contributors who have taken full advantage of injuries that put them on the field. The latest stock watch from The Austin & Birm Show. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and contin...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State spring game format, key Buckeyes to watch in scrimmage 14.04.2026

It’s time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters restaurant on Olentangy River Road with former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick. This week, the guys join Austin and Birm to dive into the format that the Buckeyes will use when they kick off for their annual spring game this Saturday at Ohio Stadium as well as a handful of guys they expect to be featured in the scrim...

The Beat: Assessing value of Ohio State spring game, pressing questions for Buckeyes up front 14.04.2026

Ohio State is going to have as much live football as it can manage on Saturday in the Horseshoe, which is a change from some of the lighter, celebratory exhibitions from the previous few years. So, how much value will there be to the final practice of spring camp for the Buckeyes? Television’s Adam King asks that question and more of the offensive and defensive lines on the latest Talking Tuesday...

The Beat: Ohio State starts final week of spring camp with intriguing storylines, competitions 13.04.2026

Ohio State is down to the final handful of practices and one closing scrimmage in the Horseshoe before spring camp comes to a close. The Buckeyes have obviously accomplished plenty over the last month in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, but there is still a long way to go before they can kick off the season for real — and much to still sort out for the coaching staff. Ryan Day will chat after prac...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State running backs have full faith from Carlos Locklyn despite injury woes 10.04.2026

Snap Judgments following the latest Ohio State spring football practice as running backs coach Carlos Lockyn dished on his talented but injury-riddled Buckeyes tailbacks. 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 Tavien St. Clair, Buckeyes offensive line strength and more 10.04.2026

Ohio State is one week away from the end of spring football and the Buckeyes are rallying toward a big spring finish. The Austin & Birm Show is answering viewer questions on the latest Freaky Friday episode of The Beat. 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...

The Beat: Ohio State football thoughts on receiver depth, Buckeyes run game concerns and more 08.04.2026

Ohio State football is hurdling toward the end of spring football and the Buckeyes have a number of remaining questions that The Austin & Birm Show are trying to find their thoughts about those things on the latest episode of The Beat. 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 l...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State defensive backs confidence growing despite new names, faces, roles 08.04.2026

Ohio State football had practice No. 10 of its spring slate and following the day's workouts a handful of Buckeyes defensive backs, along with cornerbacks and safeties coaches Tim Walton and Matt Guerrieri, met with the media to update their efforts to date. These are Snap Judgments from The Austin & Birm Show. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION CONNEC...

The Beat: Ohio State offensive linemen getting major chance to prove they belong with Buckeyes 08.04.2026

Ohio State has a handful of players missing the remainder of this spring which means that a handful of Buckeyes now have a chance to find out exactly how they fit into the progam over a pivotal two weeks before the spring football game. 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...

The Beat: Key questions, emerging answers as Ohio State enters homestretch of spring camp 07.04.2026

The Buckeyes were back on the practice field at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Monday for Camp Day No. 9, and coach Ryan Day provided a handful of updates on the progress of his roster when it was over. With the clock starting to wind down before the Spring Game, Television’s Adam King joined Austin Ward on The Beat to break down the latest developments and brainstorm a few more questions for...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State offensive line shuffle, Student Appreciation Day takeaways 06.04.2026

Ohio State has a handful of players missing the remainder of this spring which means that a handful of Buckeyes now have a chance to find out exactly how they fit into the progam over a pivotal two weeks before the spring football game. 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...

The Beat: Overreactions, analysis as Ohio State opens Student Appreciation Day scrimmage 06.04.2026

Ohio State had a large crowd of students, former players and media members in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for Spring Practice No. 8 on Saturday. With plenty of new information to break down about the Buckeyes, former captain Zach Boren joined Austin Ward to chat about the latest developments in a fascinating camp for the program on The Beat. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and...

Snap Judgments: Two Ohio State black stripes removed, Buckeyes offensive line ailments in spotlight 04.04.2026

Ohio State had an open practice on Saturday for its annual student apprecation day and a couple of new injuries and two black stripe removals were among the day's biggest talking points. This is Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as the Buckeyes hit the midpoint of spring football 2026. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION CONNECT Websit...

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Block O favorites, the butterfly effect and Buckeyes versatility 03.04.2026

Ohio State football is at the midpoint of the spring football schedule and The Austin & Birm Show are diving back into the mailbag for another freaky Friday edition of The Beat. Today's show talks Block O favorites, the Buckeyes roster versatility, leadership qualities and more. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members on...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State linebackers in spotlight, Nate Roberts ready to take on role as TE1 02.04.2026

Ohio State had its seventh spring football practice and following the day's events there were a smattering of players and coaches who met with the media to discuss the latest in the Buckeyes efforts for 2026. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbns10...

The Beat: Ohio State talk ahead of key Buckeyes weekend, questions for linebackers and tight ends 02.04.2026

Ohio State is hitting the midway point of the 2026 spring football schedule and there are plenty of things to talk about on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show. Today's discussion centers on what we've come to understand over the first three weeks, key talking points for Thursday's media availability and a sneap peek at what we're going to be looking for when Saturday's pivotal Student Appreciati...

The Beat: Ohio State freshmen turning heads as Buckeyes hit pivotal point of spring practice slate 01.04.2026

Ohio State has a few freshmen turning heads through the Buckeyes first six practices of spring football and at least one of them, receiver Brock Boyd, is a bit of a surprise to the outside world. The Austin & Birm Show talk about Boyd, Jay Timmons and others who have been getting some buzz and try to ponder whether or not it actually matters when a player loses his black stripe as early as Boyd ha...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State offense getting comfortable as Buckeyes work through new names, faces 31.03.2026

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following Tuesday morning's practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and updated the media on the latest round of information about his 2026 Buckeyes. Following his press conferece, The Austin & Birm Show react with some Snap Judgments from the WHAC. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https:...

The Beat: Pressing questions for Ryan Day, Ohio State heading into third week of spring camp 31.03.2026

The Buckeyes are getting back on the practice field for the sixth time in spring camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, which just so happens to coincide with a TalKing Tuesday with Television’s Adam King on The Beat. Ohio State coach Ryan Day will answer questions from the media when that workout is over, and there is no shortage of ground to cover as the program nears the midway point of the p...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State practice rolls on as Buckeyes hit midpoint of spring ball 30.03.2026

Week three of spring football has arrived for Ohio State and it's a pivotal one for the Buckeyes on both sides of the football. The Live Show at Roosters is another fun, casual conversation about the week that was and the week ahead for the Buckeyes and they head toward a the meat of their spring schedule. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a...

The Beat: Analyzing impact of early black-stripe removals at Ohio State, Week Two takeaways 30.03.2026

Ohio State has two weeks of spring camp already in the bank, and a handful of players are already making enough of an impact to get black stripes removed from their helmets. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren takes stock of what that means on both sides of the football for the program and takes a look ahead at what he wants to see in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center from the third week of practices...

Snap Judgments: Jeremiah Smith has ‘frustrating’ practice, Cortez Hankton settling in at Ohio State 28.03.2026

Spring Practice No. 5 was labeled as a frustrating one for the best player in college football, another reminder of how high the standard is for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The superstar chatted with the media at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center along with new position coach Cortez Hankton, and Snap Judgments dives into all the developments for a group in the midst of a transitional ca...

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Art Smith and the redzone, Julian Sayin and the run game, more 27.03.2026

Ohio State has a number of new pieces but none are going to be more scrutinized this offseason than the hiring of Arthur Smith, a coach who is working to revitalize the Buckeyes run game and short-yardage offense after a decade-long stretch of unparalleled success. How Smith impacts Ohio State is one of the questions that The Austin & Birm Show is trying to answer on the latest Freaky Friday editi...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State defense changes excite Matt Patricia, James Smith learning Buckeyes life 26.03.2026

Ohio State finished practice No. 4 on Thursday and then a handful of Buckeyes representatives, including defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, met with the media. Following that session, The Austin & Birm Show shared some snap judgments on what they saw and heard at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10...

The Beat: Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, Buckeyes defenders in focus on Thursday 26.03.2026

Another Buckeyes practice has arrived and following Thursday morning's session The Austin & Birm Show will get the chance to pick a few Ohio State brains but before then, there are some thoughts on their minds about what practice No. 4 in Columbus could reveal about this season's defense. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service,...

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