The Auburn Observer

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan answer your mailbag questions about Auburn football, Auburn basketball, BBQ sides and movies that are 20-40 years old. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * football position groups that intrigue and concern * our favorite football assistant coaches ever * the point where microtransact...

Justin and Dan reunite on the mic to rank Auburn football’s 10 power-conference games for 2026 from easiest to toughest. Topics for this episode include: * Justin’s back from vacation * Dan’s not a Lakers fan (but wishes Walker Kessler all the best) * hey, that Narcisse Ngoy thing was weird, huh? * why the guys are unanimous about the weakest SEC opponent for the Tigers * how much does having a re...

With Justin on leave, Dan Peck pilots an episode featuring chats with Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser and Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 . Among the topics discussed: * Jason Alexander’s performance as George Costanza on Seinfeld * Lessons from the end of the season for Auburn’s baseball team * Reasons to believe AU will be a trendy pick going into the 2027 baseball season * Butch Thompson’s succe...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports returns to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, the 2026 CFB season and how Auburn can follow Indiana’s example. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * what Nicole learned from her first visit to SEC meetings in Destin * why the SEC and the Big Ten are teaming up vs. t...

Justin and Dan take a spin through the SEC opponents Auburn basketball will face next season and talk heavily hyped events on the Plains. Topics for this episode include: * some early housekeeping notes, including a farewell to the Wings studio * how it’s hard to predict anything about LSU, Auburn’s third home-and-home foe * why Justin thinks Auburn is in a large second tier in the SEC for next se...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com The Justins (Ferguson & Lee, Observer & Torch) take the summer break to go through all 17 of Auburn’s varsity sports teams. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Year 2 for soccer in a new era * Alex Golesh “getting it” and defining success in Year 1 for football * a Torch guarantee about volleyball...

Justin and Dan roll out an ObservFour episode, covering Auburn football All-SEC picks, basketball players they were wrong about and more. Topics for this show include: * maybe Xavier Atkins isn’t done improving * you don’t want offense that’s “easy to defend” * the Return of the Mack(pherson) * Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan * Dan is brave enough to admit he doubted Walker Kessler at first...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Christian “Chip” Clemente of Auburn247 joins Justin and Dan to talk Auburn football’s massive recruiting surge and Auburn golf’s national title. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Alex Golesh’s approach to recruiting and why it is resonating * what Christian sees in Auburn’s 2027 commitments * Aub...

Ahead of Argentina-Iceland, Justin and Dan discuss Jordan-Hare Stadium and Alex Golesh’s efforts to make the crowds truly matter again. Topics for this show include: * a quick look back at Auburn baseball’s exit and a look ahead to what’s next * the magnitude of the Argentina-Iceland friendly inside Jordan-Hare Stadium * Alex Golesh making JHS a major emphasis from Day 1 * how Auburn can get back...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan do another mailbag episode that ranges from Alex Golesh vibes and basketball expectations all the way to cinnamon rolls. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * potential adjustments to Alex Golesh’s offense at AU * expectations for AUMBB next season * unbreakable rushing records * memor...

Adam Cole and Henry Patton return to go deep on Auburn baseball’s wild regional win and preview supers vs. Ole Miss with Justin and Dan. Topics for this episode include: * how Auburn fought back to win four straight elimination games * memorable moments and performances of the weekend, starring Chase Fralick * the role that a record crowd at Plainsman Park played in the proceedings * the “carnage”...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Adam Cole and Henry Patton join Justin and Dan to preview all things Auburn baseball ahead of this weekend’s regional at Plainsman Park. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * the role coaching plays in Auburn’s success on the baseball diamond * how the pitching staff went from question mark to exclam...

Justin and Dan bring back The ObservFours — top fours for Auburn football, Auburn basketball, the SEC and late-night TV hosts. Topics for this offseason episode include: * the consequences of an expanded College Football Playoff * cherished Auburn football seasons * unsung heroes of the Bruce Pearl era * the best cities in the SEC * a tribute to Stephen Colbert as The Guys remember their favorite...

Justin and Dan talk Mantas Rubštavičius’ commitment for Auburn basketball and a pair of Big Cat Weekend-adjacent pickups for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include: * why Justin believes Mantas fits perfectly onto this team * why Dan forecasts lots of threes * realistic expectations for a renovated Auburn MBB roster * why SEC MBB should have more contenders in 2026 * notes on Alex Golesh...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com This week’s mailbag is a podcast episode. Justin and Dan answer your Auburn football and basketball questions, plus some nonsense. Topics include: * the RB rotation beyond Jeremiah Cobb * under-the-radar contributors to Auburn’s offense in 2026 * reasons to believe AU MBB will play better defense next season * sta...

Justin and Dan go deep on a group of Auburn football players who weren’t talked about as much this spring: returning veterans. Topics for this podcast include: * the significance of Jeremiah Cobb’s decision to stay at Auburn * reasons to think Xavier Atkins could be even better in 2026 * why The Guys are so happy for Alex McPherson * compelling battles for playing time at wide receiver * thoughts...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com The award-winning Adam Cole joins Justin and Dan to talk all things Alex Golesh, Year 1 expectations, tight ends and Ted Turner. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * initial impressions of Alex Golesh after his first spring on the job * why Golesh emphasizes the importance of team chemistry so heavi...

Continuing an annual tradition, Justin and Dan go head-to-head in picking full offenses and defenses from the Tigers’ current roster. Topics for this episode include: * why Dan felt that the first overall pick was a clear choice * the “leaders” who Justin targeted with his early picks * which players seem positioned to take a significant jump forward in 2026 * Dan’s propensity for drafting “1-2 pu...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s roster, NCAA Tournament expansion, the north end zone project and some mailbag questions. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * the latest on Auburn’s targets in the transfer portal * the benefits of rim protection * why Justin believes Auburn is still in posit...

Justin and Dan pick their spring breakouts for Auburn football — the players who raised their stocks the most during practices. Topics for this episode include: * Auburn’s buzzworthiest players from Spring 2026 * which stellar performances from A-Day didn’t surprise The Guys? * the importance of the “it factor” at receiver * the relief of a “boring” situation at quarterback * the position battles...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan go deep on the four newest additions to Steven Pearl’s Auburn basketball roster from a no-holds-barred transfer portal. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * what happened during a busy week * the “vision” Justin sees for the roster * where Auburn’s new pieces fit on the team * Dan’s f...

Justin and Dan share what they saw at the A-Day Game for Auburn football and break down the Bukky Oboye pickup in basketball. Topics for this episode include: * position-by-position analysis of the action from the A-Day Game (featuring Dan’s view from the sideline) * reactions (and overreactions) to Byrum Brown’s debut * standout performances on both sides of the ball * The Guys identify players w...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan preview Auburn’s first A-Day under Alex Golesh, from Byrum Brown’s unofficial debut to young players to watch. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Everything to look for on Saturday at Jordan-Hare * Alex Golesh’s willingness to embrace notable figures from Auburn’s past * Dan explain...

Justin and Dan break down Auburn bringing back Tahaad Pettiford, Sebastian Williams-Adams and Kevin Overton for next season. Topics for this episode include: * the luxury of returning production in modern college basketball * why Tahaad’s decision makes such a difference * what was impressive about Sebastian’s freshman season * the versatility of Auburn’s returning players and why it could be valu...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan talk Lionel Messi and Argentina in Jordan-Hare before a position-by-position breakdown of Auburn spring football. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * Donahue Drive is on the Road to 26 * just how famous is this Messi fella? * why Byrum Brown stood out immediately * the buzzworthiest...