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On Second Thought

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Austin, Texas Sports Writers Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden talk about Longhorns sports and other subjects. - From the Austin American Statesman.

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Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 137: Texas ex Brian Robison on retirement and the bug: Who would win between Durant and Jordan? 09.05.2019

In Episode 137 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas ex Brian Robison talks about settling into retirement, fishing and the itch to play again and Kirk and Ced break down the NBA playoffs and how Longhorn legend Kevin Durant stacks up against the great Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 136: Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam on why the Rockets aren’t dead yet; How Omenihu and Boyd will fare in the NFL 02.05.2019

In Episode 136 of the On Second Thought sports podcast, Statesman restaurant critic and native Houstonian, Mathew Odam attempts to calm down Rockets fans who fear their team has bitten off more than they can chew against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Plus, how Texas exes Charles Omenihu and Kris Boyd fare with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings, respectively. All that plus a...

Ep 135: SA Express-News Mike Finger on the Spurs woes; Texas baseball struggles, NFL draft 25.04.2019

In Episode 135 of the On Second Thought podcast, San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger breaks down what could be the Spurs' last stand in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs. Kirk and Ced also examine what ails Texas baseball and which Longhorns will get selected in the NFL draft this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 134: Kirk Bohls' chat with Tiger, Texas spring football, NBA 18.04.2019

In Episode 134 of On Second Thought, Kirk Bohls talks about his chat with Tiger Woods at Augusta regarding his renewed quest to top Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 majors after winning his fifth Masters. The guys also discuss new Texas running back Jordan Whittington's potential impact and Todd Orlando's retooled defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 133: Spring game primer, Ludacris, NIT love for Shaka 11.04.2019

In Episode 133 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and guest host Brian Davis give a primer for Saturday's Orange-White game, including a preview of the Ludacris concert. They also examine the impact of Texas' NIT basketball win leading into next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 132: UT-Arlington coach Chris Ogden on mentors Barnes and Beard; Brian Davis on Shaka's mentality before NIT title tilt 04.04.2019

UT-Arlington coach Chris Beard joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 132 of On Second Thought and discusses the importance of his relationship with mentors Rick Barnes and Chris Beard. He also breaks down Tech's chance to win a NCAA title this weekend. Also, Texas beat writer Brian Davis gives us temperature check from the Longhorn locker room before tonight's NIT championship game agains...

Ep 131: Texas hoops legend Lance Blanks on why Shaka needs one more season 21.03.2019

Texas legend Lance Blanks believes Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart should get another year to turn things around. He tells us why and breaks down the NCAA Tournament bracket in Episode 131 of the On Second Thought podcast. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also give their picks to win the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 130: Tom Herman's biggest worry entering spring football, Shaka's Horns and the NCAA bubble 14.03.2019

Texas began its quest to improve upon its Sugar Bowl win and 10-4 season with the start of spring football. What are Tom Herman's biggest concerns? Also, Shaka Smart's coaching seat just warmed up. Brian Davis joins hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and gives us a primer before Texas' Big 12 tourney opener against Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 129: Shaka Smart on winning, Spring football primer, Texas baseball 07.03.2019

In Episode 129 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart discusses his program's struggles to win consistently, Saturday's regular-season finale against TCU, and suspended guard Kerwin Roach II, who will not play. Also, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the surging Texas baseball team, which just catcher DJ Petrinsky for the season, the start of spring football,...

Ep 128: Should Kerwin Roach be playing? Bowie hoops coach Celester Collier 28.02.2019

In Episode 128 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the controversy surrounding the suspension of Texas basketball's leading scorer Kerwin Roach. They also visit with Bowie HS basketball coach Celester Collier whose Bulldogs are in this weekend's Class 6A regional playoff field. Plus, a Texas-LSU baseball primer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Ep 127: Texas TE Andrew Beck on why he moved to Vegas, UT Hoops preview 21.02.2019

In Episode 127 of the On Second Thought podcast, former Texas tight Andrew Beck discusses his Pro Timing Day preparation and reveals why he moved to Las Vegas to train. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls abreak down the NCAA Tourney status of the Texas basketball team, which plays at Oklahoma Saturday then examines the fallout from Colin Kaepernick's settlement with the NFL.  Learn more about your...

Ep 126: Can Texas hoops make the NCAA's? Did Kyler make the right decision? 14.02.2019

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the road facing the Texas Longhorns after the failed upset bid of Kansas State. They also discuss Kyler Murray's viability as an NFL first round draft pick and which Texas players could wow at the NFL Scouting Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 125: Recruiting guru Mike Craven rates Horns, Aggies NSD success 07.02.2019

In Episode 125 of the On Second Thought podcast, Hookem.com recruiting guru Mike Craven breaks down recruiting for the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies from National Signing Day. Also, Kirk and Ced put a bow on the NFL season and look ahead to 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 124: Is Texas hoops back after KU win? Tennessee coach Rick Barnes on Vols' resurgence 31.01.2019

Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the significance of Texas' win over Kansas and its effect on embattled coach Shaka Smart in Episode 124 of the On Second Thought podcast. Former Texas coach Rick Barnes, now heading the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, talks about his current team and a chance to win a first national title. The guys also give their players under the radar for Sunday's Super Bow...

Ep 123: A&M coaching legend R.C. Slocum on the challenges of CFP panel 24.01.2019

Texas A&M coaching legend R.C. Slocum, a new addition to the College Football Playoff selection committee, joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 123 of the On Second Thought podcast. Slocum answers the question: what if Texas was No.5 in the CFP rankings? Would he pull the trigger and move the Horns up to four? Also, the guys break down the huge officiating gaffes during the NFL weekend a...

Ep 122: Brian Davis on Shaka's struggles; FOX's Charles Davis on Kingsbury's hire, young NFL QBs 17.01.2019

In a jam-packed Episode 122 of the On Second Thought podcast, Longhorns beat writer Brian Davis and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss what ails Texas basketball lately and if it is beyond repair. They also break down the controversy surrounding the NCAA's transfer rule. FOX NFL color analyst Charles Davis questions Arizona's hire of Kliff Kingsbury and projects the odds of young QBs Jared...

Ep 121: After Sugar Bowl win, will the Longhorns crack preseason Top 10 Plus Dallas Cowboys radio voice Brad Sham 10.01.2019

In Episode 121 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine Texas' chances of improving upon a huge season in 2019. Also, Dallas Cowboys play by play voice Brad Sham explains why the Cowboys have a good chance to upset the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday's playoff game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep: 120 AJC's Mark Bradley answers: will Georgia be down in Sugar Bowl vs underdog Horns? 06.12.2018

 How much did the tough loss to Alabama in the SEC title game affect the Georgia Bulldogs? Has the door opened for the underdog Texas Longhorns to pull a Sugar Bowl upset. Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist gives his perspective from the other side of the fence on this week's On Second Thought podcast. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss possible playoff injury replacements with St...

Ep: 119 ABC’s Todd Blackledge and coaching legend Barry Switzer on Texas-Oklahoma 29.11.2018

In Episode 119 of the the On Second Thought podcast, ABC color analyst gives his take on Saturday’s Big 12 title clash between Texas and Oklahoma while coaching legend Barry Switzer breaks down Lincoln Riley’s coaching style and the problems with the Oklahoma defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 118: Brian Davis on Texas-Iowa State, Houston Chronicle's John McClain on surging Texans 14.11.2018

Texas beat writer Brian Davis breaks down the upcoming Iowa State game and gives his picks for First Team All-Big 12. Plus, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden find out from Houston Chronicle writer John McClain why the Houston Texans are one of the hottest teams in the NFL after an 0-3 start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 117: Horns visit Lubbock, Horns Down: fair or foul? 08.11.2018

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down Texas' chances at Texas Tech Saturday, the beginning of Longhorn basketball season, the Horns down controversy and what lies ahead for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, teams headed in opposite directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 116: WVU coach Dana Hologorsen on the Longhorns and the CFP 01.11.2018

West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and discusses his team’s game at Texas Saturday. He also gives his take on the College Football Playoff format. The guys also assess the state of the Longhorns after that 38-35 loss at Oklahoma State and break down the flurry of trades in the NFL, including receivers Amari Cooper and Demaryius Thomas going to the Dallas Cow...

Ep 115: Oklahoma’s Jenni Carlson on Oklahoma State’s upset chances against Texas 25.10.2018

Oklahoman columnist Jenni Carlson breaks down the struggles of the Oklahoma State Cowboys who are out to upset the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in Stillwater Saturday. Also, Statesman fantasy football guru Cat Vasquez gives his breakout picks for the second half of the NFL season and examines the potential upside of the Dallas Cowboys trading for enigmatic wideout Amari Cooper. Learn more about your ad c...

Ep. 114: CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd on Texas and the CFP 11.10.2018

CBSSports.com college football writer Dennis Dodd joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and discusses Texas’ chances to make it into the College Football playoff at season’s end. He also gives us his Heisman Trophy favorites and examines the possibility of expanding the current playoff format. Kirk and Ced also gauge the hot-seat status of Dallas’ Jason Garrett and Houston’s Bill O’Brien after the Co...

Ep113: ESPN.com's Jake Trotter on Texas-OU, NFL Network's Jane Slater on Dez-Gate 04.10.2018

ESPN.com college football writer Jake Trotter joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and recalls the story of Oklahoma's planted fake play script against Texas in 1999 and answers why the Horns have a great chance to spring the upset Saturday. Also, NFL Network reporter Jane Slater assesses the Dez Bryant situation in Dallas and the Cowboys' chances of winning the NFC East. Learn more about your ad ch...

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