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Justin and Painter talk John Samuel Shenker and Derick Hall’s decisions to play for Auburn football in 2022, along with the 2023 commitment of Auburn High product and 4-star offensive lineman Bradyn Joiner. They also discuss what they learned from the CFP semifinals and how ESPN talking heads might need to stay quiet.

Then it’s a look over to basketball, where Bruce Pearl’s team hits the road for the first time in SEC play with a Tuesday night trip to Frank Martin’s South Carolina.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn’s loss to Houston in the Birmingham Bowl. They break down yet another valiant defensive effort in defeat, led by Chandler Wooten. Then it’s a close look at the recurring problems with a Bryan Harsin-led Tigers offense that has a long offseason ahead of it.

Don’t worry, the second half of the episode is a preview of Wednesday night’s SEC basketball opener between Auburn and LSU. It’s going to be an absolute war, especially with the two defenses involved. Make sure to check out the premium recap episode Thursday morning.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn basketball’s comeback win against Saint Louis and what it means for a Tigers squad that is only getting stronger in the coming days. Then they turn their attention to a wide range of news in football — Jeffrey M’ba, Austin Davis and Bo Nix’s transfer to Oregon.

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Justin and Painter recap what the NCAA handed down to Bruce Pearl’s program and discuss Auburn basketball’s win against Nebraska in Atlanta. Then they turn their attention to football, where the transfer portal and this week’s early signing period are the hot topics for Bryan Harsin’s team.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn basketball’s 86-64 win against Yale — the most complete performance yet for Bruce Pearl and the Tigers. They also discuss the football team’s Birmingham Bowl fate before moving on to the offensive coordinator search and more news swirling around the program.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn’s Iron Bowl loss. They talk about what the Tigers did well and where Bryan Harsin’s team came up short — and what it all means for the program in 2022 and beyond. Then they discuss Auburn basketball’s 2-1 showing in the Battle 4 Atlantis, headlined by Jabari Smith and K.D. Johnson.

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Justin and Painter talk about where Bryan Harsin’s program finds itself after three straight losses, two of which featured double-digit leads. They discuss what’s gone wrong and where the Tigers stand heading into the Iron Bowl. They end the podcast with a conversation about a streaky but still unbeaten basketball team ahead of a tough tournament.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn’s meltdown of a loss against Mississippi State. They dissect all the individual areas that went wrong for the Tigers and focus on why the big-picture effects could be felt for a while.

Then they switch gears to talk Auburn basketball, which pulled off its own comeback Friday night in a double-digit win over ULM.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn’s 17-point road loss to Texas A&M. They discuss the Tigers’ worst offensive performance of the season and, arguably, the team’s best defensive performance of the year. The episode ends with a rundown of Auburn basketball’s exhibition win against Southern Indiana and a brief preview of its season-opening opponent, Morehead State.

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Justin and Painter recap Auburn’s second straight double-digit win against a ranked opponent — a 31-20 home victory over Ole Miss. They discuss how the Tigers were able to handle Lane Kiffin’s Rebels and why there’s still plenty of room to improve heading into November. Then they turn their attention toward Bruce Pearl’s basketball team after the Orange-Blue Scrimmage on Friday night.

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