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: Ohio State mailbag on offensive line shuffle, Ryan Day in title win, Buckeyes leaders 30.01.2026

It's another Freaky Friday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show as the guys answer more viewer questions about all things Ohio State football ... and some things about beer and wrestling. 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 a...

The Beat: Ohio State had January to remember as college football calendar, Buckeyes plans collide 29.01.2026

It's Thursday and that means there are three-plus thoughts on Ohio State football courtesy of The Austin & Birm Show as the guys review a chaotic January from a Buckeyes football perspective. 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 quarterback discussion as Julian Sayin leadership takes spotlight for 2026 28.01.2026

The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show begins their position review/previews with the quarterback position as Ohio State heads into year two with Julian Sayin under center. What's the biggest area of improvement for the Heisman finalist as he prepares to lead the Buckeyes again?

Snap Judgments: Ohio State schedule reveal shows challenging path for Buckeyes in 2026 season 27.01.2026

It's a later reveal than usual but the Buckeyes got their 2026 football schedule on Tuesday and it sets up a doozy of a year ahead for Ohio State football. The Austin & Birm Show are breaking down the upcoming slate on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State gets perfect fit with Arthur Smith, Buckeyes winter plan talk 27.01.2026

It's a fun, casual conversation at Roosters Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus with The Austin & Birm Show. Former Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick and linebacker Bobby Carpenter join the show to give their perspective on the Buckeyes new offensive coordinator and how a returning Anthony Schlegel can impact winter workouts as the Buckeyes prepare for spring football 2026.

The Beat: How Ohio State hiring process, candidate wishlist led Ryan Day to Arthur Smith 27.01.2026

The biggest news of the offseason at Ohio State continues to dominate the conversation, and Television’s Adam King had plenty more questions on his mind about the hiring of Arthur Smith as the next offensive coordinator for the program. How the process played out, what impact Smith might have and the intrigue around the play-calling structure are all fascinating as the Buckeyes turn their attentio...

The Beat: Why Arthur Smith was Ohio State pick as next offensive coordinator 26.01.2026

Ohio State made a major move to bring in former NFL head coach Arthur Smith as its next offensive coordinator, expanding the staff to make room for him as the play-caller in the process. The Buckeyes have been aggressive early in the offseason, and Ryan Day sent a strong signal that the status quo isn’t acceptable in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down...

Talking Stuff: Ohio State priority linebacker target AJ Randle is becoming a national recruit 25.01.2026

Ohio State has its top linebacker target committed and that means James Laurinaitis is turning his attention to the next priority: AJ Randle. The junior linebacker from North Carolina joins The Austin & Birm Show to talk abut his process with Jeremy Birmingham on the latest edition of Talking Stuff. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://w...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State to hire former NFL head coach Art Smith as Buckeyes offensive coordinator 24.01.2026

Ryan Day has another NFL head coach on his staff as the Buckeyes have made a move to hire Arthur Smith to be the new offensive coordinator at Ohio State. The Austin & Birm Show break down the decision on the latest episode of Snap Judgments.

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Buckeyes coaching schematics, succession and development 23.01.2026

The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show is back with another Freaky Friday mailbag edition of the show. Today's episode features a ton of discussion coaching changes and philosophy as well as an early look at how the Ohio State two-deep would compare to last year's Buckeyes team. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only...

The Beat: Ohio State players who have big opportunities as Buckeyes prepare for winter workouts 22.01.2026

The off-season is underway and the off-season is almost over as Ohio State prepares for another round of winter workouts and, eventually, spring football in Columbus. The Austin & Birm Show are using the latest Three Thoughts Thursday to give their opinions on which players have the most to gain as they prepare for Camp Marotti. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Sav...

The Beat: Too early conversations about 2026 season ranking, Buckeyes transfer grades and more 21.01.2026

The national media still thinks Ohio State is pretty good heading into the offseason as the Buckeyes expectations continue to vary inside and outside of Columbus. That's one topic of a Whatever Wednesday on 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 continuous comfort all year long....

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State enters official offseason as Buckeyes, college football adapt 20.01.2026

Welcome to another fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Olentangy River Road with The Austin & Birm Show. The guys are joined by former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick—as well as Roosters Nicole Cox—to break down the new world of college football now that Indiana has changed the nature of the sport. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypow...

The Beat: What Ryan Day, Ohio State are looking for in potential offensive coordinator 20.01.2026

The roster-management phase of the offseason appears to be over for Ohio State, so now the attention will shift to key questions about the coaching staff. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes have already hired a wide receivers coach, but there is still the potential of adding an offensive coordinator — and NFL teams interested in defensive leader Matt Patricia. Television’s Adam King chats about that and mo...

The Beat: How Ohio State used calculated, patient portal approach to revamp roster 19.01.2026

There may not have been much instant gratification during the transfer-portal window, but that was largely by design as Ohio State attacked the January roster-management phase. The Buckeyes had a busy week with pickups and key retention moves that should have them again positioned to make a run at the College Football Playoff at this time next year. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren kicks off the...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State adds key pieces to offense, defense in final flurry of portal moves 16.01.2026

Another day, three more big additions for Ohio State in the transfer portal and more Snap Judgments from The Austin & Birm Show about what the Buckeyes are getting from Ja'Kobi Jackson, Kyle Parker, Cam Calhoun and Dominick Kelly.

The Beat: Portal Madness about to end for Ohio State, Buckeyes mailbag on Freaky Friday 16.01.2026

The work week is almost done and that means its a Freaky Friday edition of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show. Today's show recaps the portal craze and dives into a few viewer questions from The Austin & Birm Mailbag. 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: James Laurinaitis earns major honor, Buckeyes address special teams, remaining needs 15.01.2026

Ohio State had another busy day on Wednesday and The Austin & Birm Show are back in your feed for another Three Thoughts Thursday on 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 to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a pr...

The Beat: Analyzing what Ohio State still has to accomplish in portal window as Buckeyes adjust 14.01.2026

Ohio State is working hard to fill its roster with valuable pieces and The Austin & Birm Show is working hard to stay on top of all the moving parts around Buckeyes football 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 long. Call today to schedule...

The Beat: How Ohio State is adapting, evolving roster approach in real time 13.01.2026

The transfer portal window is open for a few more days, and Ohio State remains highly involved in roster-management decisions during a key week on the calendar. With the Buckeyes picking up some critical new pieces, Television’s Adam King weighs in and offers some pressing questions for the program on Talking Tuesday on The Beat. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Sa...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State filling key spots as Buckeyes make move in transfer portal 12.01.2026

Ohio State has added three key pieces in the transfer portal and more may be on the way soon for the Buckeyes as Ryan Day and his program look for depth, talent and experience to fill the 2026 roster. The Austin & Birm Show have some snap judgments on the newest Ohio State football players. ⮞ Business Inquiries: rick.rogala@10tv.com ⮞ SOCIALS | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971the...

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State roster philosophy in major shift, title game perspective 12.01.2026

Ready for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus? The Austin & Birm Show is back with former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick —along with Nicole Cox of Roosters—to share their thoughts on the latest developments in Buckeyes football. The transfer portal has folks shook up but is Ohio State falling behind or just...

The Beat: How title-game matchup impacts Ohio State perception, evaluating transfer-portal plans 12.01.2026

There are only two teams in the country that beat Ohio State this season, and it just so happens those programs will be playing for a national championship. Does that fact change the perception at all of what the Buckeyes accomplished last season? What is Ohio State doing to get back to that point next year during a crazy flurry of transfer-portal activity? Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren break...

The Beat: Ohio State predictions as key Buckeyes work through NFL Draft decisions ahead of deadline 09.01.2026

It's a Freaky Friday on The Beat and that means it's time for The Austin & Birm Show to dive into some Bold Predictions about the future of the Ohio State football roster. 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 and Hetter – 614-232...

Snap Judgments: Ohio State adds key linebacker Christian Alliegro as Buckeyes work transfer portal 08.01.2026

Some first thoughts from The Austin & Birm Show on the addition of Wisconsin linebacker transfer Christian Alliegro, who picked Ohio State over Texas on Thursday morning.

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