The Athletic

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

8/17: Big 12 expansion might not happen after all 17.08.2016

Bruce and Stew discuss a new twist in Big 12 expansion and ask whether it's possible the league doesn't add any new teams at all. Plus, the guys cover Art Briles' latest tone-deaf comments; Louisville after Stew's visit with the Cardinals; and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8/11: Rob Stone talks college football + your Mailbag questions 11.08.2016

FS1's lead college football studio host Rob Stone makes a long-awaited appearance on the show with Bruce and Stew to talk college football TV work and some legendary television stories, then the guys answer your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8/9: Big 12 asked to pass on BYU, ranking the Top 20 coaches 09.08.2016

Stewart Mandel reported on Monday that 25 LGBT groups sent a letter to the Big 12 urging it to pass on BYU in expansion due to alleged discrimination. Stew discusses that news with Bruce Feldman, and then the guys break down the Top 20 coaches in college football entering 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8/3: Best college football programs of all time & preseason Top 25 03.08.2016

Bruce and Stew break down the Associated Press' ranking of the best college football programs of all time and explain their own choices for No. 1. Then the guys dive into Stew's preseason Top 25 for 2016 to hash out their disagreements on a number of teams before wrapping up with your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8/1: Inside the college football TV wars 01.08.2016

Bruce and Stew are joined by Derek Crocker, the senior director of college sports for FOX Sports, who goes behind the scenes of how college football TV programming schedules are created. It's basically the coolest fantasy football draft you've ever heard of, except with millions of dollars at stake. The guys then catch up on some recent news around the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

7/28: Ohio State, Michigan & Big Ten Media Days takeaways 28.07.2016

Bruce and Stew catch up after their trip to Chicago for Big Ten Media Days to discuss the buzz around Ohio State and Michigan; why Iowa is not getting enough respect; which new Big Ten coach will have the most success; Jim Delaney retirement rumors; plus your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/25: Joe Tessitore remembers Nebraska, Michigan State punters who died in car crash 25.07.2016

Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler were killed in a car accident over the weekend after coaching kids at a football camp. Joe Tessitore, who was at the camp to watch his son compete, joins Bruce and Stew to remember Foltz and Sadler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/20: Big 12 expansion is officially back on 20.07.2016

The Big 12 made huge news during Media Days by announcing they are pushing forward in the process to expand. Bruce and Stew are joined by Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel to break all of this down plus evaluate the candidates who could join. The guys then discuss how Baylor starred at Big 12 Media Days, and not in a good way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/18: Tom Herman job rumors, another Alabama player arrested & more 18.07.2016

Bruce and Stew catch up following SEC Media Days to discuss Baylor's new AD (1:00); Tom Herman job rumors (hi, Baylor) (4:40); the latest Alabama player to get arrested (11:10); Stanford's Christian McCaffrey at Pac-12 Media Days (16:15); surprises on the Big 12 preseason poll (31:15); and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7/12: SEC Media Days: Dan Mullen faces heat, Texas A&M, Tennessee & more from Hoover 13.07.2016

Bruce and Stew report from SEC Media Days. Among the topics covered: Mississippi State's Dan Mullen struggling against tough questions about bringing in a recruit who's on video punching a woman (7:25); Texas A&M's biggest offseason move (17:05); why Tennessee is a heavy SEC East favorite (22:30); how Florida stacks up in Jim McElwain's second season (25:27); and more from Hoover. The guys als...

7/7: 2016 season preview & SEC Media Days w/ Andy Staples 07.07.2016

Bruce and Stew are joined by their good friend Andy Staples of SI to discuss the main storylines heading into the 2016 season. What is the job security of Les Miles and Charlie Strong? (1:40) Will Harbaugh take Michigan to the next level with wins over Ohio State and Michigan State? (7:00) What are chances a Group of 5 school could make a run at the playoff? (11:10) Who has the best chance to take...

7/5: Durant to Golden State, positional rankings, next powerhouse to fall? 05.07.2016

Bruce and Stew react to major 4th of July news that Kevin Durant has chosen to go to the Golden State Warriors. Plus, the fine line of reporting on salaries in sports outside of players (5:45), and is Nick Saban underpaid at $7 million per year? (9:40) The guys discuss Bruce's positional rankings and which conference gets overlooked for their defensive talent (11:30), if LSU and Oregon could be th...

6/30: Pitt RB James Conner shares his inspirational story 30.06.2016

Pitt's James Conner joins Bruce Feldman to detail how he's beating cancer and determined to return to being one of the best running backs in college football this year. James discusses the knee injury that "saved my life," how he's mentally fought the disease, what he wants to prove in 2016 and the message he wants others to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/28: Brady Quinn on Notre Dame, recruiting Urban Meyer, defending Charlie Weis & more 28.06.2016

Former Notre Dame QB and FS1 analyst Brady Quinn joins Bruce to discuss the Irish's QB battle; why Charlie Weis wasn't given enough time at Notre Dame; trying to recruit Urban Meyer to South Bend; two of the Pac-12's best quarterbacks; why being a broadcaster is harder than playing QB in the NFL; and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/20: Ohio native Robert Smith on Cavs winning NBA title, Buckeyes in 2016 & more 20.06.2016

Former Ohio State Buckeye and NFL running back Robert Smith joins Bruce to discuss the Cavaliers bringing the NBA title back to Robert's home state; LeBron James' legacy to natives of Ohio; why a sports championship in Cleveland is bigger than just sports; expectations for the Buckeyes in 2016; and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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