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After a discussion on corporate mergers and controversial renaming strategies, Justin, Painter and Dan talk the latest on Auburn basketball’s roster overhaul — the decisions left to be made, the new crop of transfer portal targets and how the Tigers can get back to being a contender for the SEC title next season.

Then, Dan plays judge, jury and execution…

Former recurring guest and ESPN 106.7 host Dan Peck makes his debut as a new regular co-host of The Auburn Observer podcast with Justin and Painter.

Dan picks a loaded episode to start with, as the guys start by breaking down what they learned from a cold and rainy A-Day Game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Where do things stand at quarterback? What position groups caught their eyes the most? And what about that decision to play for the tie at the end?

Later on in the episode, the guys discuss two huge stories from Saturday in Auburn basketball: the commitment of FIU transfer guard Denver Jones and the reported departure of assistant coach Wes Flanigan to another SEC school.

There’s also some guerrilla marketing from a radio sponsor, Dan’s preferred Waffle House order, some love to the new throwback stuff from Homefield Apparel and an impromptu discussion of old-school candies. Fire up that Brass Bonanza.

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Justin and Painter take stock of the final week of Auburn football spring practices — the positive trends on the offensive side of the ball, the rotating competition at quarterback, the recent breakout candidates and an idea for spring games that is so good that there’s no chance the NCAA lets it happen.

Then it’s a discussion of Wendell Green Jr.’s decision to leave Auburn and declare for the NBA Draft. The guys talk about Green’s two seasons on the Plains and where the Tigers will go from here at point guard.

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In an all-basketball episode, Justin and Painter discuss the recent transfer portal decisions for Yohan Traore and Chance Westry. They talk about why the freshmen might be moving on from the Plains and how that puts the Tigers’ roster in an interesting situation moving forward.

Justin runs down a list of potential transfer portal targets and looks at who…

Justin and Painter open the show with an important discussion on Little Italy, Waffle House and other late-night food options around downtown Auburn.

Then they transition into a wide-ranging talk about several freshmen who are turning heads so far in spring practices, including Holden Geriner, Connor Lew, Kayin Lee and Keldric Faulk. Painter makes a great observation about what this youth movement could mean for a crucial Year 1 under Hugh Freeze.

The last stretch of the episode is all about college basketball and the wild Final Four that will be in Houston this weekend. Justin makes a point about the teams remaining — plus the upset-heavy tournament in general — and what it says about Bruce Pearl and the Auburn program.

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Justin and Painter put a bow on the 2022-23 Auburn basketball season. They start by looking back at the Tigers’ second-round NCAA Tournament exit at the hands of No. 1 Houston — and why the loss felt very representative of the campaign as a whole for Bruce Pearl’s squad.

Then the guys take a big-picture look at the Auburn program and where it could be headed in relation to the rest of the SEC. They talk about what might be coming in terms of roster reconstruction and how Pearl sent a clear message with his postgame press conference Saturday night.

We’ll talk spring football in the premium podcast later this week. Subscribers will get Observations from the latest practice viewing window on Monday evening.

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The boys bicker about theme songs and they discuss Auburn’s tournament chances. They also do some bracket watching.

Dave and Pablo shut down a counterfactual and they talk about the difference between the SEC’s depth and talent.

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Justin and Painter preview Auburn basketball’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Iowa. The guys talk about the Hawkeyes’ elite offense, their susceptible defense and how much these Tigers’ legacies would be affected by a run in March Madness. They also tackle the age-old question: 280 or 85/65 to Birmingham?

After a spin through the rest of the bracket, they switch over to football. Justin talks about what he saw in an extended practice viewing window Monday. Painter finds himself agreeing with a wise saying from the podium.

Check out Monday’s newsletter on Auburn drawing Iowa in Birmingham for the NCAA Tournament, along with 2,000-plus words of spring football Observations.

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Justin and Painter look back at Auburn's SEC Tournament heartbreaker against Arkansas from Thursday. The guys discuss where the Tigers struggled the most, what propelled them to that big comeback and how things shook out in a dramatic final minute.

Then they look ahead to Selection Sunday — where the Tigers will most likely be seeded, who they could face…

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Justin and Painter preview Auburn basketball’s SEC Tournament opener against Arkansas. The guys discuss what all has changed for both teams since their first meeting, why the Tigers have an advantage in the all-important “vibes” department and what they expect to see from Bruce Pearl in his latest chess match with Eric Musselman.

The episode concludes wi…