The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalk

The Gators got humbled mightily by their biggest rival and Ethan and Brian are here to break it down. The boys talk about what flaws this exposed about the program and how far the Gators still have to go to match up with the Dawgs. Plus, Brian puts a bow on a good rebuilding season for Gator soccer. Then the boys discuss the black uniforms making their debut this week, before wrapping up with some...

Ethan and Brian are back after the bye with one major question: how the hell are the Gators going to win this game? A full breakdown of the Florida-Georgia game ensues. The boys discuss the impact of Brock Bowers' absence, and what this game could mean for Billy Napier. Then Brian walks us through a big week for the soccer and volleyball teams. Finally, the guys get into a discussion about the...

The Gators bounced back with a resounding win over Vanderbilt in The Swamp. Ethan and Brian break down the win and the latest stop on this season's roller coaster. What does it say about where the program is? Does it bode well for the rest of the season? Then, the boys are joined by the immediate past president of the Gator Dugout Club, Henri Logan, to discuss their efforts helping the Gator b...

The Gators got killed by Kentucky and Ethan and Brian are back to break it all down. What does this mean for the future of the Gator program? How much confidence do the two have in the future of the Florida program? They answer those questions. Anthony Richardson has played well in his Rookie season so far. Does that put even more pressure on Billy Napier? Plus, Gator Soccer got a huge win over th...

Ethan and Brian share their concerns after the Gators' rather luckluster win over Charlotte. How does the performance make them feel about the huge matchup with Kentucky this weekend? Hint: not great. Ethan dives into his interviews with a couple Gator legends. Then, Brian walks us through all the other action going on around campus, including the trouble volleyball is having without Alexis St...

The Gators picked up a huge win over Tennessee over the weekend! Ethan and Brian break down the win and Ethan tells you why he thinks it is a jump-start win for the program. The two also discuss what improvements the Gators still have to make if they want to win eight-or-more games this season. Then, Brian tells us about the epic atmosphere inside the O-Dome for Gator volleyball's match agains...

We welcome our new host Ethan Budowsky to The Gridiron Growl Podcast. Ethan and Brian start off by recapping the first two games of the Gator football season. They then dive into the other Gator sports in season right now: soccer and volleyball. Brian tells us about the incredible start to the Gator volleyball season, then dives into the state of a Gator soccer program that has had a rough few yea...

Mark McLeod opens the third season of The Gridiron Growl Podcast sharing his thoughts on UF's Media Day and the open of Billy Napier's first Fall Camp in Gainesville. 

Reports from various media outlets have two names rounding out Billy Napier's staff at Florida. One of those is expected to be made official soon. Do you like what Napier and his staff have been doing with regards to the transfer portal and recruiting? Mark McLeod, Jake Hitt, and ChompTalk.com founder Brian Foley Jr. tackle all of these topics and look at the staffing too.  

Jake Hitt and Brian Fox Jr. discuss Florida football recruiting and the recent positive changes Billy Napier's made. Plus some discussion on the national championship.

QUarterback Jack Miller has committed to Florida. Head coach Billy Napier and his staff delivered quite an early signing class in just two weeks of work. He also continues to add to his staff. And there is a bowl game vs UCF in Tampa! Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt tackle all of these topics!!

It's a bumpy ride on the recruiting trail, but Florida head coach Billy Napier and his staff are on the road trying to convince those recruits to sign on to a new beginning. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss the decommits, transfer portal, and Florida staff as the early signing period is upon us. 

Jake Hitt plays the host role with Mark McLeod out. Gator Slant co-host Ryan Haley joins the show to discuss Billy Napier's introductory press conference, some other coaching hires nationwide and a flurry of coaching announcements coming from the Gators program. 

One of the worst kept secrets in college football has been made official as Billy Napier takes the reigns on the Gators football program. He still has some work to do at UL, but he is already putting together a staff. Who? Mark McLeod and Jake Hitt discuss some names.  And despite losing their head coach, two assistants, and suffering through a difficult stretch of the disappointing 2021 seas...

Dan Mullen was fired on Sunday. The search for Mullen's successor begins. Mark McLeod asked several Gators fans and a few former players who they would like to see hired to fill the vacancy. Mark and Jake Hitt discuss ALL of those names.

Florida rallied to get the win over Samford and travels to Columbia to face 5-5 Missouri on Saturday. Mark McLeod, Brian Fox Jr., and Jake Hitt discuss Dan Mullen's job security, potential hires for Florida, and preview the Missouri game.   

Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss Christian Robinson's opportunity as the new Florida defensive coordinator. Who are a few other potential defenisve coordinator/offensive line replacements? And we discuss Mullen's future with a regular season finish against Samford, Missouri, and Florida State.  

Florida dismissed defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy. Was it too late? Where is your trust with Dan Mullen directing the Gators program after South Carolina blistered Florida 40-17? Mark McLeod discusses it in the lastest Gridiran Growl podcast.

Momentum and Turnovers are killers. The World's Largest Outdoot Cocktail Party was no different. Mark McLeod and Jake Hitt bring a little post-game audio from Georgia head coach Kirby Smart for you to hear and take a look at some of our thoughts from Jacksonville.  

Mark McLeod, Brian Fox, and Jake Hitt discuss the week-long celebration that is Florida/Georgia. What do you see happening with the Florida quarterback situation? Can Florida resolve many of their own issues? What do the Gators need to do to upset the 'Dawgs? Will Dan Mullen get outcoached by Kirby Smart?  

There have been several issues to address with the 2021 Florida football team that head coach Dan Mullen and his staff haven't fixed. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss those and more. 

Florida gets the uninspiring win over Vanderbilt. Head coach Dan Mullen has plenty to work on before the Gators trip to Baton Rouge to face the LSU Tigers. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt discuss the high's and low's of the game and staff. Will embattled head coach Ed Orgeron have his 'Cats ready? 

Florida didn't have a pleasant experience in Lexington Saturday night as their October is off to a spooky start after the 20-13 upset loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. Jake Hitt and Brian Fox Jr. discuss the loss, what it means, questions going forward and updates to the Top 25. 

Emory Jones and a stingy Gators defense helped Florida pull away from Tennessee. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt dicsuss those keys from the game.  We look at the strengths & weaknesses as we preview the Kentucky game.  Mark pulled a few quotes from Dan Mullen that you will want to hear from the post-game. 

Florida had it all right in front of them, but dropped a heartbreaker to Alabama. The Gators opened a lot of eyes. Mark McLeod & Jake Hitt break it down with special guest, the Pitmaster himself, Shannon Snell.