The Auburn Observer

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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Justin and Dan tackle all the angles of what went wrong for Auburn against Florida in another missed opportunity at home. Topics for this episode include:

* the “deflating” distance between these two programs

* it’s not just one thing on defense, it’s a lot of things

* insufficient funds on money downs

* a confident performance by Florida’s offense

* can Auburn’s secondary board up the windows and batten down the hatches?

* offense: good, bad, and ugly

* how long will fans keep providing this atmosphere?

* a champagne glass full of swamp water

* an “existential” Vanderbilt game

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For the first time ever, The Auburn Observer podcast gets to break down a football matchup between Auburn and Florida. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* Auburn vs. Florida through the years

* why last year’s USF vs. Florida game matters (and why it doesn’t)

* precision

* the potential for an Elijah Melendez Game

* Auburn’s offensive line

* one of these teams will be 3-0 and trendy

* weathering the storm

* “pure, unadulterated, military-grade college football”

* Tom Petty

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Justin and Dan break down Auburn taking care of business against Southern Miss in a dominant but less-than-perfect home opener. Topics for this episode include:

* Justin sounds human again

* not being satisfied with a blowout win

* fan boat cruising with Byrum Brown

* a “Get ‘em” mentality

* an exciting start for the receivers

* the Red Turtle Shells (Auburn’s linebackers)

* going for points at the end of the half

* “the Florida game” and what it means to longtime fans

* “this aggression will not stand, man”

* Dan’s ode to the Capri Theater

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Justin (bad voice) and Dan (good voice) share their thoughts on what Auburn needs to do against an opponent full of unknowns. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* Justin’s voice getting even worse! (sorry)

* lessons from Auburn’s win over Baylor

* redecorating on the interior offensive line

* the need to cruise

* the Et…

It’s the fourth annual Auburn Grubserver podcast episode, sharing our subscribers’ recommendations for where people should eat in the Auburn area on a football game weekend.

Hundreds of sickos submitted their ballots. Justin and Dan go through some of their favorites, welcome some special friends of the program to hear their picks and induct the top vote-getter of the year into the Grubserver Hall of Fame — joining previous inductees Pannie George’s and Byron’s.

Listen as Justin tries to power through his sinus-affected 90s alternative rock voice and Dan throws out impromptu picks for meatless dishes and Montgomery recs.

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Justin and Dan break down how Auburn was able to escape Atlanta with a 17-16 win over Baylor — and what all the Tigers must improve. Topics for this episode include:

* making big plays late in a close game

* “Nuclear” Winters

* Auburn’s offense: the good, the bad, and the ugly

* playing at a brisk tempo

* the importance of a pass rush

* overreacting and underreacting to Auburn’s pass defense

* the decision to move the game to Atlanta

* The Observer Gameday Chat Room is already a box office smash

* Coyote vs. Acme

* R.I.P. Butcher

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