The Auburn Observer

Justin and Dan open the show by running through the news of the weekend, headlined by Johni Broome’s big performance at the G League Elite Camp, baseball’s sweep of Ole Miss and softball’s brutal draw in the NCAAs. The rest of this (massive) episode is spent breaking down Auburn football’s projected win total of 6.5 for the 2023 regular season. Justin gives his three “tone-setter” games of the sch...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com With Painter on the road, Adam Cole of the Opelika-Auburn News joins Justin and Dan to talk about what he heard from Hugh Freeze at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am in Hoover on Wednesday morning. The guys discuss Payton Thorne’s experience, how the quarterback battle will be talked about at Auburn for the rest of the...

Justin, Painter and Dan discuss Payton Thorne’s decision to transfer to Auburn and what he’ll bring to the Tigers’ quarterback room. Painter talks about the positive direction for the program this offseason. Justin shares some of his stat findings. And Dan has several historical Auburn quarterback comparisons for Thorne. The guys also talk about Caleb Burton’s signing over the weekend and how he’s...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan handle this episode without Painter’s supervision, and it goes just as you might have predicted. The final 20 to 30 minutes of this podcast has nothing to do with sports and very little to do with Auburn. You were warned. Most of the episode, though, spans both Tigers football and basketball: the si...

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by breaking down the latest developments in the quarterback transfer portal, led by the entries for Nebraska’s Casey Thompson and Michigan State’s Payton Thorne. They take a look at what the two Big Ten quarterbacks bring to the table and why the Tigers might get involved. Then the guys look at the latest transfer portal defections for Auburn and how the 2021...

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Justin, Painter and Dan run through a busy weekend for Auburn basketball in this edition of the podcast — from the de-commitment of Labaron Philon to the hire of new assistant coach Corey Williams and the transfer of Division II star Chaney Johnson. The guys look at how much Bruce Pearl’s Tigers are changing this offseason and take the temperature of the program in a rapidly improving SEC landscap...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Dan and Painter talk to Christian about the latest in transfer portal and recruiting news. They discuss how active Hugh Freeze and his staff have been making inroads with prospects and where the staff is focusing its recruiting efforts. Dan and Painter close out the show with a brief discussion about copywritten m...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com (This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners or children.) Dave, Pablo and Painter talk about AI, Devan Cambridge and Under Armour. Dave struggles to keep his laptop on and again gets defensive about Entourage. They end the episode discussing Jimbo Fisher interactions and decide how...

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing the departures of defensive lineman Jeffrey M’ba and wide receiver Tar’Varish Dawson Jr. on the first weekend of the reopened transfer portal. Then the guys look at who the Tigers might target in this second transfer window, discuss what kind of quarterbacks make the most sense and break down a few other positions where you can expect some moveme...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com After a discussion on corporate mergers and controversial renaming strategies, Justin, Painter and Dan talk the latest on Auburn basketball’s roster overhaul — the decisions left to be made, the new crop of transfer portal targets and how the Tigers can get back to being a contender for the SEC title next season....

Former recurring guest and ESPN 106.7 host Dan Peck makes his debut as a new regular co-host of The Auburn Observer podcast with Justin and Painter. Dan picks a loaded episode to start with, as the guys start by breaking down what they learned from a cold and rainy A-Day Game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Where do things stand at quarterback? What position groups caught their eyes the most? And what abo...

Justin and Painter take stock of the final week of Auburn football spring practices — the positive trends on the offensive side of the ball, the rotating competition at quarterback, the recent breakout candidates and an idea for spring games that is so good that there’s no chance the NCAA lets it happen. Then it’s a discussion of Wendell Green Jr.’s decision to leave Auburn and declare for the NBA...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com In an all-basketball episode, Justin and Painter discuss the recent transfer portal decisions for Yohan Traore and Chance Westry. They talk about why the freshmen might be moving on from the Plains and how that puts the Tigers’ roster in an interesting situation moving forward. Justin runs down a list of potential...

Justin and Painter open the show with an important discussion on Little Italy, Waffle House and other late-night food options around downtown Auburn. Then they transition into a wide-ranging talk about several freshmen who are turning heads so far in spring practices, including Holden Geriner, Connor Lew, Kayin Lee and Keldric Faulk. Painter makes a great observation about what this youth movement...

Justin and Painter put a bow on the 2022-23 Auburn basketball season. They start by looking back at the Tigers’ second-round NCAA Tournament exit at the hands of No. 1 Houston — and why the loss felt very representative of the campaign as a whole for Bruce Pearl’s squad. Then the guys take a big-picture look at the Auburn program and where it could be headed in relation to the rest of the SEC. The...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com (This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners or children.) The boys bicker about theme songs and they discuss Auburn’s tournament chances. They also do some bracket watching. Dave and Pablo shut down a counterfactual and they talk about the difference between the SEC’s depth and tale...

Justin and Painter preview Auburn basketball’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Iowa. The guys talk about the Hawkeyes’ elite offense, their susceptible defense and how much these Tigers’ legacies would be affected by a run in March Madness. They also tackle the age-old question: 280 or 85/65 to Birmingham? After a spin through the rest of the bracket, they switch over to football. Justin talks abo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Painter look back at Auburn's SEC Tournament heartbreaker against Arkansas from Thursday. The guys discuss where the Tigers struggled the most, what propelled them to that big comeback and how things shook out in a dramatic final minute. Then they look ahead to Selection Sunday — where the Tigers will m...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Painter preview Auburn basketball’s SEC Tournament opener against Arkansas. The guys discuss what all has changed for both teams since their first meeting, why the Tigers have an advantage in the all-important “vibes” department and what they expect to see from Bruce Pearl in his latest chess match with...

Justin and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s critical 79-70 victory over Tennessee. They look at why the Tigers were able to take advantage of Zakai Ziegler’s absence on both ends of the floor, how Wendell Green Jr. got his groove back, why the rest of the starters were so important and just how loud it got in the Arena when Lior Berman dunked. Then the guys take a quick look ahead to the SEC...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Painter recap Auburn basketball’s overtime loss at Alabama. They discuss why the Tigers were able to build such a big lead, what recurring issues tripped them up in the “fourth quarter,” what happened on that long foul review and more from a near-upset in Tuscaloosa. Then the guys switch over their focu...

Justin and Painter open the show by recapping Auburn’s 32-point loss at Kentucky. They talk about why things went so poorly for the Tigers after the first 15 minutes, why the Wildcats were a particularly difficult matchup for them and how Auburn looked different in a tough road environment for the first time all season. The guys then look at what Auburn has to do to make it to the NCAA Tournament,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Painter open the show by talking about buying gum from a baseball stadium, prepaid wireless cell phones and creating a petition to bring back Movie Gallery. You know, the usual. The episode gets back on track with a breakdown of Auburn basketball’s 78-74 win over Ole Miss. The guys talk about how the Ti...

Justin and Painter open the show with a look back at Auburn basketball’s last-second loss to Vanderbilt. They talk about the biggest issue for the Tigers at the moment and discuss why they’re still firmly in the NCAA Tournament picture with four games left to play. Then it’s a switch to football for the third annual Spring Breakout draft. The guys go back and forth picking five non-returning start...