Justin Ferguson

The Auburn Observer

Sports EN ↓ 501 episodes

Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com

Author

Justin Ferguson

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.auburnobserver.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Episode 349: A Whole Lot Going on There 19.01.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com After a brief music discussion, Justin, Dan and Painter open the show with a breakdown of Auburn basketball’s 15-point road win over Vanderbilt. The guys discuss why the Tigers still haven’t come close to their ceiling and how the trip to Nashville was proof. They also talk about Ole Miss and the Flanigans’ return...

Episode 348: Humble and Hungry (But Not Necessarily in That Order) 14.01.2024

Justin, Dan and Painter open the show by breaking down Auburn basketball’s latest double-digit win — a 15-point victory over LSU at home to improve to 3-0 in conference play. The guys talk about how the Tigers’ continued winning streak is particularly impressive in the context of what went down in college basketball this week. They look at how the Auburn defense paved the way to a victory, what ha...

Episode 347: Liquid Metal Terminator (feat. Nathan King) 11.01.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Nathan King of Auburn Undercover returns to the podcast for a loaded episode alongside Justin, Painter and Dan. The guys open with the bombshell news of Nick Saban retiring at Alabama and how that affects the next steps for Hugh Freeze and the Auburn football program. They discuss potential replacements for the ot...

Episode 346: Silence of the Hams 07.01.2024

Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s historic 32-point rout of Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena. The guys talk about how the bench came through for the starters once again, what got into Johni Broome in the second half, why Chad Baker-Mazara is built for this and where these Tigers have been better than expected in their rise to a top-10 status in the computer ratings. Then it’s a sw...

Friends of the Program: Return of the Kings 06.01.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com (NOTE: This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners.) Dave, Pablo and Painter check in for the first time since Auburn football’s win against Arkansas. To add the premium feed to your favorite podcast app — basically all of them except for Spotify — click the “Listen in podcast app” o...

Episode 345: Pigs (Three Different Ones) 04.01.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter discuss Auburn basketball’s run through nonconference play and then turn their attention to league play. Later in the show they discuss some potential roster moves for Auburn football, including Kaidon Salter’s plans to enter the transfer portal. They end with a brief conversation about pre...

Episode 344: More of the Same (Music City Bowl and Chattanooga Recaps) 31.12.2023

Justin and Dan recap a busy Saturday for Auburn — football’s flat finish in the Music City Bowl against Maryland and basketball’s big performance in a blowout win over Chattanooga back at home. The guys look at how the Tigers struggled to do much of anything on offense against a quality opponent and why that should prompt Hugh Freeze and Co. to consider a lot of different changes for 2024. They lo...

Episode 343: Pro-Carrot, Anti-Stick (Music City Bowl Preview) 28.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter are back after the holiday break — even though they’re scattered across these United States — to preview Auburn football’s Music City Bowl matchup against Maryland. Painter explains why he’s optimistic about the Tigers in this one. Justin breaks down why Payton Thorne will be front and cent...

Episode 342: The 2024 Early Signing Period Extravaganza (feat. Christian Clemente) 22.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover joins Justin and Painter to give you everything you need to know about the Tigers’ highly rated 2024 signing class and look ahead to the future of recruiting on the Plains. The guys start with a big-picture look at the class and how Auburn was able to flip so many big-name p...

Episode 341: The Two-Man Game 18.12.2023

With Painter off-mic for this episode, Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s commanding victory over USC from Sunday afternoon and talk the latest roster moves for Auburn football. Justin and Dan open with their thoughts on the Tigers’ impressive performance over the Trojans — from the continued excellence of Auburn’s point guards to a career day for Dylan Cardwell. They look at the Tigers...

Episode 340: A Balanced Podcast 15.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter open the show by breaking down Auburn basketball’s 25-point win over UNC Asheville in Huntsville. They talk about the Tigers’ ultra-balanced attack and how defense once again set the tone for a huge run. They then switch over to previewing the massive USC matchup on Sunday. The guys share w...

Episode 339: City Edition 10.12.2023

Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s dominant win over Indiana in Atlanta. The guys talk about how the 100-point performance was actually started on the defensive end of the floor. They salute the several standout performances from the game and talk about what the win means moving forward for the Tigers. Later in the episode, they preview the UNC Asheville game in Huntsville, tal...

Episode 338: So Tall That You Might Need a Giraffe 07.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter spend the first segment of the show previewing Auburn basketball’s Atlanta matchup against Indiana. They talk about how the Hoosiers are a unique opponent and where the Tigers might be able to take advantage in a rebound opportunity. Then the guys switch over to football, taking a look at A...

Episode 337: Valleys and Mountains 04.12.2023

Justin, Dan and Painter run down the lows and highs from Auburn’s weekend — the loss to App State in basketball, the Cam Coleman commitment, the Music City Bowl draw and the College Football Playoff selection fallout. The guys start with a look at what happened in Boone. They discuss what Auburn has to do to snap out of a cold spell on offense and how the Tigers’ defense almost was enough to get a...

Episode 336: The Numbers Don’t Lie (Virginia Tech Recap) 01.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s commanding win over Virginia Tech in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge. Justin shares his thoughts on the Tigers’ great defensive showing. Painter makes an observation on what makes this Auburn team look so different. Dan reps his Sun Belt ties as the guys previ...

Episode 335: Gonna Stick for a While (Iron Bowl Recap) 26.11.2023

Justin, Dan and Painter share all of their thoughts on Auburn football’s heartbreaking late loss to Alabama in the 2023 Iron Bowl. The guys spend the first hour looking back at what went down in Jordan-Hare Stadium, from the fourth-and-31 defensive call and the muffed punt return to the ways the Tigers showed they were up for a real test with the Crimson Tide. They look at how Auburn’s rushing att...

Episode 334: What Are You Made Of? (Iron Bowl Preview) 23.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter preview the 2023 Iron Bowl inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. The guys talk about how the loss to New Mexico State has cast a very different light on this game than where it would have been a week ago. They discuss why the Tigers should still have some optimism, some must-dos for a competitive gam...

Episode 333: Whiplash (NMSU + Brooklyn Recaps) 19.11.2023

Justin, Dan and Painter recap Auburn football’s shocking 21-point loss to New Mexico State and Auburn basketball’s back-to-back double-digit wins at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. The guys discuss how the Tigers were thoroughly beaten in all three phases against the fearless Aggies. They talk about how the embarrassing loss might not mean much in the long-term picture of the program — but it cou...

Episode 332: The Makings of a Varsity Athlete (NMSU + Brooklyn Previews) 16.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter open a preview-heavy show by looking at Auburn basketball’s first-time ever matchup against Notre Dame. The guys look at how the Tigers will line up against the Fighting Irish and what they need to do to take advantage early. Then it’s a switch over to football to preview Auburn’s home game...

Episode 331: There’ll Come a Payday (Arkansas Recap) 12.11.2023

Justin, Painter and Dan break down what they saw from Auburn football’s 48-10 rout of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Justin gives his view from the stadium. Dan watched on tape delay. Painter held it down in the bunker. The guys talk about how the Tigers absolutely dominated the Razorbacks on the ground and how it felt like a classic Auburn over Arkansas win. They break down another unstoppable showing...

Episode 330: Hustle & Flow (Arkansas Preview) 10.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter open the show with a preview of Auburn football’s road test against Arkansas — including the Holden Geriner news from this week at practice. They discuss how the Razorbacks found some new life last week, how the Tigers match up on both sides of the ball and where Auburn needs to play well i...

Friends of the Program: Shine Bright Like a Diamond 09.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com (NOTE: This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners.) Dave, Pablo and Painter talk about why a frustrating end to the Baylor game still leaves plenty of room for excitement this season. They also discuss the upcoming Arkansas road trip, look back at some games from this series and qui...

Episode 329: Taking Care of Business (Vandy Recap) 05.11.2023

Justin, Painter and Dan break down what they saw in Auburn football’s two-touchdown road win at Vanderbilt. The guys start with a look at a truly dominant defensive performance led by a season-best showing from the front and more standout play in the secondary. Justin and Dan run through the most impressive numbers from that side of the ball. They switch over to the offensive side, where Auburn ov...

Episode 328: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (AUM Recap + Vandy Preview) 02.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter burn the midnight oil to bring you the first two-sport episode of the 2023 crossover season at The Observer: An Auburn basketball recap and an Auburn football preview. Justin and Dan start by breaking down what they saw from Auburn basketball’s 102-66 exhibition win over AUM. They look at h...

Episode 327: You Had to Have It (Mississippi State Recap) 29.10.2023

Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn football’s 27-13 win over Mississippi State. They start with a look at a very different-looking performance from Payton Thorne, Philip Montgomery and the rest of Auburn’s offense in a game that the Tigers needed to help their bowl chances. The guys look at what’s gotten into Jarquez Hunter over the last couple of weeks and project how sustainable this offe...

Listen to the The Auburn Observer podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.