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Christian Clemente of Auburn247 becomes the first third mic in the studio era of The Auburn Observer podcast. He joins Justin and Dan to talk about Auburn football’s top-10 class in the 2025 recruiting cycle, headlined by 5-star quarterback Deuce Knight and a large number of blue-chippers the Tigers had to hold onto down the stretch.

How did Auburn sign such a strong class in a losing season? And how much does the recruiting pitch change heading into a pressure-packed 2026 cycle for the program? Christian breaks it all down and gives his thoughts on each individual signee in the 2025 haul for the Tigers.

Later in the episode, Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s 45-point beatdown of Richmond from Sunday. The guys talk about Johni Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara’s unselfishness, the Tigers’ great team defense and the breakout performance of Jahki Howard. The show ends with a lightning round of topics that include Christmas watches, child actor performances and Juan Soto.

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Justin and Dan are both back in the Wings 94.3 studio after extended travel. They open the show with a look at Auburn basketball’s tough road loss at Duke, starting with how the Tigers should feel after not playing nearly their best but still coming close against an ultra-talented team of Blue Devils.

The guys also talk about Tahaad Pettiford’s continue…

Justin and Dan are both back in Auburn after their travels, and they open the show with a breakdown of the Iron Bowl loss to Alabama. The guys look at why the Tigers’ offense just couldn’t finish their chances throughout the season and how it really hurt them against the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa.

Then it’s a pivot over to the defensive side of the ball, where the results were a mixed bag overall — but the youth movement gives some more hope for the 2025 season. They also look ahead to what could be happening on signing day this Wednesday and why there’s a limit to how much an elite recruiting class means right now.

The episode ends with a preview of Auburn basketball’s massive road trip to face Duke. The guys discuss Johni Broome vs. Cooper Flagg and why there’s one particular aspect of this matchup in Cameron Indoor Stadium that might favor the visiting Tigers.

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Justin and Dan recap Auburn basketball's wild comeback win over Iowa State and look ahead to the semifinal vs. UNC in Maui.

The episode begins with a breakdown of how the Tigers were able to rally in the second half. The guys look at the individual performances of Chad Baker-Mazara, Johni Broome and Tahaad Pettiford — but they also salute the big plays o…

Dan is still in Alaska. Justin is in Vegas and on his way to Hawaii. Adam Cole is still in Auburn, but he has a new job.

Dan and Adam break down Auburn football’s thrilling 4OT win over Texas A&M. They discuss how the Tigers were finally able to break through against a quality opponent and what that could mean for the program moving forward.

Justin gives a few thoughts at the end of the episode. Keep your eyes and ears out for more coverage from The Observer at this week’s Maui Invitational.

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Dan joins Justin live from Anchorage, Alaska — where his first meal was reindeer fried rice. The guys spend the bulk of the show previewing Auburn football’s home finale against Texas A&M.

Justin points out the two key stats that he’s watching for this game and how Jarquez Hunter could be a major factor in his final game inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Dan l…

Justin holds down the fort in Auburn and Dan calls in from the road to discuss the football program’s 48-14 home win over ULM. The guys talk about how the defense continues to impress in the second half of the season, why this Cam Coleman performance was different and where the Tigers could build on this one moving forward in a tough season.

Then they switch over to basketball, where they open with a breakdown of new 4-star power forward commitment Sebastian Williams-Adams. Then it’s a preview of Auburn’s home matchup on Monday night with UNA — the last tuneup before the Tigers take off for the Maui Invitational.

The episode ends with a beginner’s guide to Mystery Science Theater 3000. You’ve all been warned.

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After their long travels, Justin and Dan are back in the Wings studio to share their many thoughts on Auburn basketball’s statement comeback win at Houston. (They don’t have nearly as many thoughts on the whole plane incident, though.)

The guys open with a look at how it took everybody for the Tigers to rally against the Cougars — and how Tahaad Pettiford and Johni Broome had superstar-level performances in the Toyota Center. Justin shares his insight from what he saw and heard from being in Houston on Saturday night, while Dan points out the historical significance of what Bruce Pearl’s team did in this game.

Later in the episode, they look at what this win means in the big picture for an Auburn basketball program looking to win a championship. They also share their recent experiences away from the Plains and make a startling discovery about “Mr. Brightside.”

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Justin and Dan share their thoughts on one of the most impressive wins in recent Auburn basketball history: the Tigers’ 51-point throttling of Vermont on Opening Night.

The guys look at how Auburn was able to throw Vermont off so much, from the deep detail in the scouting report to the nature of the matchup in the halfcourt. They discuss Miles Kelly’s nu…

Justin and Dan open the show by breaking down how Auburn football continues to go backwards — especially in home games — in Year 2 under Hugh Freeze. They look at what the Tigers were unable to do against Vanderbilt, including the puzzling lack of carries for Jarquez Hunter and the failure to capitalize on an outstanding defensive performance against Diego Pavia and company.

Then it’s a switch over to basketball, where they look at where Auburn improved from the first to second exhibition. Dan gives his thoughts on strong debuts from true freshmen Tahaad Pettiford and Jahki Howard. Justin shows how the Tigers rose to Bruce Pearl’s challenges on offense and where they can improve on defense.

The episode ends with a quick look at Wednesday night’s season opener against a tricky Vermont team that’s been a regular in the NCAA Tournament for years. The guys also discuss their basketball travel in the upcoming days, which will mean an end to regular studio episodes for a while. Don’t worry, though. They’ll still deliver the podcast, from coast to coast.

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