The Auburn Observer

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan go long (Byrum Brown term) once again to talk all things Auburn basketball and Auburn football in another loaded week for both sports. Topics include: * the controversial ending to the Texas A&M game * why the SEC isn’t interested in transparency with officiating * how Auburn should have never found...

Justin and Dan burn some midnight oil back in the Wings 94.3 studio, talking all things Auburn football in the transfer portal before a deep dive into the first two SEC games for Auburn basketball. Topics for this episode include: * the “latest” on Byrum Brown and Keshaun Singleton, as of Monday night * why these timelines feel different — and more stressful for some fans * what Nykahi Davenport c...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan are both remote and in-person for this podcast episode, talking all things portal for Auburn football before calling Dawgs247’s Jordan Hill to preview Auburn basketball’s SEC opener at Georgia. Topics include: * Cam Coleman, Deuce Knight and the negative transfer portal news… * …along with the six c...

Justin and Dan are back in the Wings 94.3 studio after a week off for the holidays, and they change it up by talking some Auburn football before diving into football. Topics for this episode include: * note: this episode was recorded before the Connor Lew news * the latest outgoing portal movement for Auburn football * Auburn’s changing NIL and revenue-sharing approach * how the Xavier Atkins rete...

Justin checks in from Indianapolis to break down what he saw in Indianapolis in Auburn basketball’s loss to Purdue with Dan. Topics include: * why this game felt different than the Arizona and Purdue losses * Steven Pearl’s read of the situation, even if some fans don’t agree with it * this sport is about getting buckets * Auburn’s need to do more in the back to counter what it lacks in the front...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Note: Justin’s audio changes early in the podcast because of some microphone issues. It eventually goes back to normal. But we know it’s there. Justin and Dan talk Auburn football’s latest movement in the upcoming transfer portal window before breaking down a massive opportunity in Indianapolis for basketball agai...

Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s underwhelming win over Chattanooga in Atlanta and talk a couple of notable football departures. Topics include: * Auburn’s lack of defensive effort and execution in a favorable matchup * Dan’s question about if the Tigers can play disruptive defense without numbers * Justin’s take about the absence of Kevin Overton in this game * Elyjah Freeman giving...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan go deep on a number of subjects for Auburn football and basketball as the Tigers nail down their assistant coaches and schedule for 2026 — and get ready for a trip to Atlanta this weekend for Holiday Hoopsgiving. Topics include: * the mix of Alex Golesh, SEC and even Auburn experience on this new st...

Justin and Dan are back in studio to record a wide-ranging episode on Alex Golesh’s first week with Auburn football and Auburn basketball’s loss at Arizona. Topics include: * Golesh saying his top priority is re-recruiting the current roster * why Golesh could have gone clean slate with the program — but isn’t * the right approach to retaining talent, given Auburn’s recent situation * the quarterb...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan aren’t in the Wings 94.3 studio for this one, but they try to make up for it by talking a ton of Auburn basketball and football in a short amount of time before the Observer North American Tour continues. Topics include: * why Auburn turned the ball over so much against NC State * Kevin Overton play...

Justin and Dan share all of their thoughts on Auburn football’s hire of Alex Golesh as its new head coach, less than 24 hours after the end of the season. Topics include: * why it’s important to remember where USF was before Golesh arrived * Golesh’s work with some of the best-looking offenses in college football * the details of the Veer-and-Shoot system and what sets Golesh apart there * Golesh’...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan are still in Las Vegas for this episode, using the power of time travel. They break down all the angles of Auburn football’s shot at a monumental upset of rival Alabama in the 2025 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Topics include: * the parallels between this matchup and past Iron Bowls * why an Aub...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan break down what they saw from Auburn basketball live in Las Vegas at the Players Era Championship: Two huge second-half surges to beat Oregon and St. John’s, plus a blowout loss to a Michigan team that might be invincible. Topics include: * Justin and Dan’s takes on the Players Era format, since Aub...

Justin and Dan recap Auburn football putting together a mostly complete performance in a win over Mercer before turning their attention to Auburn basketball’s first two games at the Players Era Festival. Topics for this episode include: * the improved vibes heading into the Iron Bowl * Deuce Knight putting on a show in his first career start * again, what was Hugh Freeze doing on offense? Derrick...

Justin and Dan recap Auburn basketball nearly pulling off an upset of No. 1 Houston in Birmingham with a virtually brand-new roster. Topics for this episode include: * how Auburn truly believed it could beat Houston on Sunday * the resiliency Auburn showed it responding to every punch in this game * the Tigers’ rebounding holding up in a physical showdown * Keyshawn Hall buying into the Auburn cul...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan talk a lot of Auburn basketball in this episode, looking back at the Wofford win and previewing a massive showdown with No. 1 Houston in Birmingham before talking DJ Durkin and reviewing a bag of Skittles. Topics include: * Keyshawn Hall continuing to be a bucket * Tahaad Pettiford’s shooting slump...

Justin and Dan recap Auburn football’s surprising shootout loss to Vanderbilt away from home while looking back at a strong win for basketball against Merrimack. Topics for this show include: * …what exactly was Hugh Freeze doing with this offense? * how much better Auburn’s attack looked with actual pace and space * the Tigers continuing to fight in an increasingly lost season * why Auburn’s seas...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan go long on a busy last few days on the Plains: John Cohen’s coaching search presser, the Notre Dame series announcement, the Vanderbilt matchup under DJ Durkin and two basketball games. Topics for this subscribers-only show include: * what stood out the most about John Cohen’s press conference * why...

Justin and Dan discuss the end of the Hugh Freeze era in Auburn’s 10-3 home loss to Kentucky and what’s next — both with the football program and the basketball team that officially starts this week. Topics for this show include: * where it all went wrong for Hugh Freeze at Auburn in a high-stakes season * the most searing indictments of the tenure during the Kentucky game * the offense somehow ge...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan preview Auburn basketball’s exhibition against Memphis and football’s home game against Kentucky. Topics for this subscribers-only show include: * what Auburn basketball should expect from Memphis * the frontcourt matchup with a limited Ke’Shawn Murphy * the players we’re watching closest in Atlanta...

Justin and Dan break down Auburn football going on the road and rallying for a needed comeback win over Arkansas. Topics for this show include: * what this win means and doesn’t mean for Auburn moving forward * Auburn switching from Jackson Arnold to Ashton Daniels at quarterback * the turnover-heavy fourth quarter to remember from the Tigers’ defense * Xavier Atkins playing some unreal football a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan break down Auburn football’s matchup against Arkansas in a Job Anxiety Bowl between two familiar foes. Topics for this subscribers-only show include: * why Arkansas is unlike any other team that has lost five straight games * the Razorbacks’ best-in-SEC offense being an extreme outlier * Auburn appe...

Justin and Dan go deep on what ailed Auburn football once again in a collapse of a home loss to Missouri in double overtime. Topics for this show include: * how Auburn’s offense has been so fragile in the face of adversity yet again * why Dan believes that luck has nothing to do with this * Justin’s take on Jackson Arnold and the need for a change at quarterback * the lack of mojo on Auburn’s offe...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com It’s a 2-for-1 episode: A basketball recap and a football preview. Listen fast. Topics for this subscribers-only show include: * Auburn basketball’s defense being a major work in progress * why Dan thinks the Tigers have to learn each other on offense, too * how Justin was impressed with the offense, despite the s...

Justin and Dan share their thoughts on Auburn football’s latest missed opportunity: A blown early lead in a loss to rival Georgia. Topics for this recap podcast include: * Hugh Freeze’s postgame comments about not knowing how to win * the regression that continues for the Tigers midway through Year 3 * how the fumble call changed the game — but shouldn’t be the reason for the loss * Jackson Arnold...