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Justin and Dan break down all that went wrong for Auburn in a lopsided loss to LSU in its return home to Jordan-Hare Stadium. Topics for this episode include:

* an electric crowd gets unplugged

* how the tables turned so quickly

* early signs of trouble

* a lack of answers

* the consequences of consistently coming up short in the biggest home games of the season

* evaluating where Auburn needs to improve (and how they can do it)

* the preferred nomenclature of Southeastern Louisiana University

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Justin and Dan break down what they think will matter the most in Auburn’s return home to face LSU in a huge SEC showdown. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* a winning streak?

* the role that turnovers played in the win over UGA

* the challenge of putting last week in the rearview mirror

* why Auburn can win this game at the line of scrimmage

* Byrum Brown (and Joel Gordon) serving their critics some humble pie

* will Auburn revert to its pre-UGA run defense?

* progress on the offensive line?

* rattling Sam Leavitt’s cage

* theme songs for closers

* family-friendly (and not so friendly) horror movies

* Halloween-themed MST3K talk for the real sickos

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Friends of the Program is a freewheeling discussion among three Auburn fans. Their thoughts and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of Observer management, and some language might not be suitable for all listeners. Enjoy.

The boys reconvene to share their thoughts on Auburn’s win at Georgia, the …

Justin and Dan go long on one of the biggest Auburn football wins in a very long time: An upset over No. 1 rival Georgia in Athens. Topics for this episode include:

* they decided not to cancel the season after two losses!

* the historical context of the upset

* why this all feels so different — and yet so familiar

* Auburn believing in itself for all 60 minutes

* Byrum Brown out-performing Gunner Stockton in his own stadium

* the Tigers playing clean football and taking advantage of mistakes for a change

* Elijah Melendez and Bryce Deas turning into the Super Mario Bros

* Auburn fighting back in a huge way in run defense without Xavier Atkins

* how the Tigers blocked their tails off, across the board

* The Alex McPherson Story

* give those Group of Five receivers their due!

* could we have seen this coming earlier?

* MIDDLE EIGHT ALERT

* “So you can see You Can See Everything”

* Grubserver: Athens Weekend Edition

* Justin and Dan give their top four barbecue sides

* yes, this episode is two hours long

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In a Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry tradition, Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 is here to preview Auburn at Georgia with Justin and Dan. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* the importance of a fast start

* turnovers

* potential vulnerabilities in Georgia’s lineup

* “The only way out is through”

* how Auburn’s run defense responds after getting hatcheted in Knoxville

* screens and draws

* Georgia’s secret weapon: depth

* Mabsolutely

* a little bonus Grubserver chatter

* Dan and Jordan review the 1985 film Witness

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Justin and Dan go through their annual position-by-position breakdown of the Auburn basketball roster before the season gets rolling. Topics for this episode include:

* the preseason SEC outlook

* what is at stake for the Tigers in 2026-2027

* “Overton and Pettiford” sounds like a singer-songwriter duo

* “Le Croque Monstre”

* Lobburn?

* “He goes like…

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Justin and Dan break down Auburn football’s loss at Tennessee and takes a look at what could conceivably change during the off week. Topics for this episode include:

* the distance between here and there

* knowing what you can’t do

* surprising defensive problems

* how offensive lines get better over time

* precision

* outsmarting yourself

* Omar’s here

* 1990s & 2000s alternative rock

* the Orthodox SEC

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Justin and Dan break down Auburn’s first shot at an upset in this challenging October slate: The first trip to Tennessee since 2013. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* hackers

* rushing the passer without blitzing

* running a “let ‘er rip” offense

* why a slow start is a recipe for disaster

* Auburn’s secondary

* the baby bulls on Auburn’s offensive line

* why this feels like a game where special teams could really matter

* the oeuvre of Weird Al Yankovic

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Justin and Dan break down Auburn football finding a way to get a rare SEC home win before heading into a daunting October stretch. Topics for this episode include:

* the last time Auburn won an SEC game at home in regulation

* winning at the line of scrimmage

* massive contributions from special teams

* The X(avier Atkins) Factor

* avoiding second-and-long

* power hitters in Auburn’s lineup

* pushing a big “let ‘er rip” button

* desperation

* “Pass the DDP”

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Justin and Dan preview what has become a very critical early-season test for the Tigers as the Commodores come to town. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* there’s still time… for now

* does Auburn need a bigger boat?

* how will the defense respond?

* the high cost of a slow start for the offense

* where Byrum Brown needs to improve (and how his teammates and coaches can help)

* why 3rd and long simply can’t be an issue for the defense

* the treacherous road ahead

* Johni Broome: come talk movies with us

* the best TV shows of the 2000s

* Dan went to Dumb Starbucks???

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