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The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

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Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

4/23: How Concerned Should Ohio State Be With Its Quarterback Situation? + Barton Simmons 24.04.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible discussing the Georgia spring game (:31); they talk about the various quarterbacks that put their names in the transfer portal in the last week (8:43); they are then joined by Barton Simmons of 247 Sports, who talks about the latest trend of European recruitment and gives them updates on some big names for the 2020 class (20:29); and they wra...

4/17: Introducing Sports Wars 17.04.2019

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4/15: How Much Stock Should Fans Put In Spring Games? 16.04.2019

Bruce and Stew start this week's episode of The Audible discussing Tiger Woods' memorable win at The Masters (:32); concerns over Justin Fields' spring game and Ohio State's expectations for this season (11:22); they discuss Ian Book and Notre Dame's offense (16:19); Tate Martell's early struggles in Miami (26:19); and they wrap up the show answering your questions in the mailbag (33:00). Trader J...

4/10: Will We See A Female Assistant Coach In College Football? + Nicole Auerbach 10.04.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible discussing the college basketball national championship game (:23); they discuss how long Jeremy Pruitt will be given to rebuild Tennessee (10:51); they talk to Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic about her story on Minnesota High School Football player Taquarius Wair (22:25) and they wrap up the show answering your mailbag questions (38:41). Tra...

4/4: Which School Has The Best Football & Basketball Coaching Combination? 04.04.2019

Bruce and Stew start this week's episode of The Audible discussing Stew's trip to Oklahoma (1:53); Bruce talks about LSU and how good he thinks they could be next season (8:19); they discuss they demise of the AAF (19:13), and they wrap up the show answering your questions in the mailbag (23:20). Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

3/27: Is Stew Finally A Believer In Texas? + Chris Fallica 27.03.2019

Stew is on the road in this week's episode of The Audible. He and Bruce discuss Oklahoma State's new Offensive Offensive Coordinator (1:45); a surprising stat about Texas quarterback, Sam Ehlinger (7:40); an interview with Chris (The Bear) Fallica from ESPN (19:58); and they wrap up the show answering your questions in the mailbag (50:11). Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hos...

3/19: Will College Football Fans Ever Embrace A Cinderella? + Ralph Russo 19.03.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible interviewing Ralph Russo of the AP. In the interview they discuss the effect of the recent college basketball corruption scandal and why a similar scandal is unlikely in college football. Following the interview, Bruce and Stew go through some early over/under win totals for major programs next season. Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor o...

3/13: Are Tennessee and Nebraska Sleeping Giants? 13.03.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible discussing Operation Varsity Blues (:35); following that they discuss the lawsuit of former Kansas coach, David Beaty, against Kansas (17:54); and they wrap up the show answering your questions in the mailbag(24:08). Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3/5: Is Jim Harbaugh Still One Of The Elite Coaches In College Football? 06.03.2019

Stew is back! In this week's episode of The Audible Stew and Bruce talk about the NFL Combine (1:15); where would Kyler Murray rank among last years QB's (5:44); the impending retirement of Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany (18:30); they do a deep dive into their respective Top 25 coaching lists (21:00); and they wrap up the episode answering your questions in the mailbag (50:20). Trader Joe's is th...

2/26: Discussing The Pac 12's Recent Backslide With Former College Football Writer Ted Miller + Legendary Georgia Coach Jim Donnan 27.02.2019

Bruce is flying solo on this week's episode of The Audible. He starts the show taking to former sportswriter, Ted Miller, about what he is up to now, what to make of the state of the Pac 12, and what he thinks about Chip Kelly's first season at UCLA.  Following that interview Bruce is joined by legendary Georgia coach , Jim Donnan. In the interview they discuss his recruitment of Champ Bailey, wha...

2/19: Why Oklahoma Fans Should Be Excited About Alex Grinch + David Ubben 20.02.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of the podcast talking with The Athletic's David Ubben about the Blake Carringer recruitment story (1:24); following the interview they discuss the video of Trevor Lawrence playing  basketball (24:30); and they wrap up this week's episode by answering your questions in the mailbag (26:30).  Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Ac...

2/12: How Much Credence Should Fans Put in Recruiting Rankings? + Jimmy Raye 13.02.2019

Bruce and Stew start this week's episode of The Audible with an interview of longtime football coach Jimmy Raye (1:09); they follow up the interview with a discussion about Kyler Murray's decision to play football (29:38); they talk about the opening weekend for the AAF (43:22); and wrap up the show with a quick mailbag (50:13).  T rader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Ac...

2/6: A Recap Of National Signing Day + Jimbo Fisher 07.02.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible talking to Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher (1:25); following the interview with coach they give their thoughts on national signing day (14:27); Jay Hopson's statement about Art Briles (22:03), and they wrap up the show discussing Bob Stoops new job in the XFL(35:55). Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Acast...

1/31: Did The NCAA Come Down Too Hard On Missouri? + Dave Wannstedt 31.01.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible talking to former coach, turned Fox Analyst, Dave Wannstedt (:50); following the Interview with coach they get into the NCAA giving Missouri a one year bowl ban (26:50); they discuss the hiring of Graham Harrell as USC's offensive coordinator (32: 30); and they wrap up the show taking your questions in the mailbag (35:45). Trader Joe's is the...

1/25: Assessing The Current State Of USC Football With Ryan Abraham + New Miami Head Coach Manny Diaz 25.01.2019

Bruce is flying solo with two interviews in this week's episode of The Audible. First up is the new Head Coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Manny Diaz, who talks about his path to becoming a Head Coach, the culture of Miami football, and they discuss the future of the Hurricane program.  He is then joined by Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com to discuss the current state of the USC program, the quick dep...

1/17: What To Make Of The Frequent Coaching Turnover at Alabama 18.01.2019

Stew and Bruce start this week's episode of The Audible discussing their dream fast food meal (1:00); they then discuss the extremely high rate of coaching turnover at Alabama (3:55), they get into the transfer of Jalen Hurts to Oklahoma and what to make of this new age of transferring (13:55), and they wrap up the show answering your questions in the mailbag (26:10). Trader Joe's is the presentin...

1/8: Reaction To Clemson's Dismantling Of Alabama In The National Championship Game 08.01.2019

Stew and Bruce bring you a very late night edition of The Audible following Clemson's 44-16 win over Alabama in last night's National Championship Game.  They give their general thoughts on last nights game, they discuss the possibility of their being dueling dynasties in college football, they give an early look at next years Top 25 and they wrap up the show talking about where these offenses mig...

1/4: A Preview Of Monday's National Championship Game + Ralph D. Russo 05.01.2019

In this special episode of The Audible Bruce and Stew are live from San Jose where they are joined for a majority of the podcast by Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press. They start the episode previewing Monday's National Championship Game between Alabama and Clemson (1:00); they get into a lengthy discussion on an 8 team playoff and the obstacles standing in the way (18:45); a quick talk about...

12/30: Recapping The College Football Playoff Semifinals 30.12.2018

Stew and Bruce bring you a special late night edition of The Audible live from Miami. They start the podcast breaking down what happened in the Orange and Cotton Bowls (1:00); they look ahead to which bowls between now and the National Championship they are most looking forward to (21:30); and they wrap up the podcast discussing the Houston/Major Applewhite situation (30:45). Trader Joe's is the p...

12/27: A Preview Of Saturday's Orange & Cotton Bowls + Laura Rutledge 28.12.2018

Stew and Bruce are together in Miami for this week's episode of The Audible. They start the show discussing the scenes at media day for Saturday nights Alabama/Oklahoma game (2:00); they are then joined by Laura Rutledge of ESPN to discuss her crazy travel schedule and how she can handle the many roles she fills at ESPN (22:20); they get into which of the early bowls have caught their attention (3...

12/19: Reaction To Early National Signing Day + Mario Cristobal 20.12.2018

Bruce and Stew start this week's episode of The Audible discussing the biggest news from early signing day (1:00); they follow that by talking about the possible transfer of Georgia QB Justin Fields (4:15); Bruce is then joined by Oregon Head Coach Mario Cristobal (17:10);  and they wrap up the podcast taking your questions in the mailbag (54:45). Thank you to our sponsor Mint Mobile. Get three mo...

12/10: Is It Time To Expand The College Football Playoff To 8 Teams? 11.12.2018

In this week's episode of The Audible Bruce and Stew discuss Kyler Murray's Heisman win over Tua Tagovailoa (1:00); Ryan Day's accession to Head Coach at Ohio State (7:30); should the playoff be extended (29:00); and they wrap up the show answering a bunch of your questions in the mailbag (42:30). Thank you to our sponsor Mint Mobile. Get three months of wireless service for $20 at www.mintmobile....

12/2: Did The Committee Take The 4 Best Teams Or The 4 Most Deserving Teams? 03.12.2018

In this week's special episode of The Audible Bruce and Stew give their immediate reaction to Oklahoma being named the 4th seed in the College Football Playoff, they give a quick recap of this weekends Conference Championship games, and they wrap up the show with the latest coaching news and some well deserved shout outs.  Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Acast. See...

11/26: Who Should Be The 4th Playoff Team Georgia, Oklahoma, Or Ohio State? 26.11.2018

Bruce and Stew start this week's episode of the podcast talking about the wet and snowy conditions at the Apple Cup (1:00); they get into the shootout in Morgantown between Oklahoma and West Virginia (5:30); discuss whether Ohio State's beatdown of Michigan erased the doubt the Buckeyes created all season (9:30); critique USC's decision to keep Clay Helton (28:15); look at the coaching carousel (3...

11/19: Would James Franklin Be The Home Run Hire For USC? 19.11.2018

Bruce and Stew start this week's episode of the podcast discussing UCLA's win over USC this weekend and the potential fallout (1:00); they give their thoughts on the Les Miles hire at Kansas (15:00); they preview both the "Apple Cup" and "The Game" (28:00); and they wrap up the podcast taking your questions in the mailbag (44:00). Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Ac...

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