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Justin and Dan go deep on a group of Auburn football players who weren’t talked about as much this spring: returning veterans. Topics for this podcast include:

* the significance of Jeremiah Cobb’s decision to stay at Auburn

* reasons to think Xavier Atkins could be even better in 2026

* why The Guys are so happy for Alex McPherson

* compelling battles for playing time at wide receiver

* thoughts on Rayshawn Pleasant, Dallas Walker, Kaleb Harris, Sylvester Smith-Reed, and more

* Justin recommends a pair of shows on HBO

* by popular demand: Dan Talks Tubi

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The award-winning Adam Cole joins Justin and Dan to talk all things Alex Golesh, Year 1 expectations, tight ends and Ted Turner. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* initial impressions of Alex Golesh after his first spring on the job

* why Golesh emphasizes the importance of team chemistry so heavily

* “the power of friendship”

* Adam’s research into the coaches who mentored Alex Golesh

* why the success of Auburn’s tight end room might not be measured in catches and yards

* an Auburn Baseball breakdown from Adam

* remembering Ted Turner, a true original

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Continuing an annual tradition, Justin and Dan go head-to-head in picking full offenses and defenses from the Tigers’ current roster. Topics for this episode include:

* why Dan felt that the first overall pick was a clear choice

* the “leaders” who Justin targeted with his early picks

* which players seem positioned to take a significant jump forward in 2026

* Dan’s propensity for drafting “1-2 punches”

* the strategy of “building Monopoly hotels” at different positions during the draft

* hints about exciting offseason projects

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Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s roster, NCAA Tournament expansion, the north end zone project and some mailbag questions. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* the latest on Auburn’s targets in the transfer portal

* the benefits of rim protection

* why Justin believes Auburn is still in position to add a player

* why The Guys don’t like the i…

Justin and Dan pick their spring breakouts for Auburn football — the players who raised their stocks the most during practices. Topics for this episode include:

* Auburn’s buzzworthiest players from Spring 2026

* which stellar performances from A-Day didn’t surprise The Guys?

* the importance of the “it factor” at receiver

* the relief of a “boring” situation at quarterback

* the position battles that will continue into the summer

* Nonsense, featuring discussion of a classic 2000s comedy and the best game show ever

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Justin and Dan go deep on the four newest additions to Steven Pearl’s Auburn basketball roster from a no-holds-barred transfer portal. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* what happened during a busy week

* the “vision” Justin sees for the roster

* where Auburn’s new pieces fit on the team

* Dan’s familiarity with the Sun Belt Boys and why he thinks they’re destined to become fan favorites

* the “lottery tickets” Auburn added to the roster that could hit big

* a showstopping Grubserver segment featuring a recap of Justin’s vacation and a salute to an Auburn cheeseburger institution

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Justin and Dan share what they saw at the A-Day Game for Auburn football and break down the Bukky Oboye pickup in basketball. Topics for this episode include:

* position-by-position analysis of the action from the A-Day Game (featuring Dan’s view from the sideline)

* reactions (and overreactions) to Byrum Brown’s debut

* standout performances on both sides of the ball

* The Guys identify players who improved their stock over the last few weeks

* the significance of Bukky Oboye’s commitment to AU MBB (and what could be next)

* Justin’s going on vacation

* why Dan was moments away from destroying a TV during the postgame press conference

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Justin and Dan preview Auburn’s first A-Day under Alex Golesh, from Byrum Brown’s unofficial debut to young players to watch. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* Everything to look for on Saturday at Jordan-Hare

* Alex Golesh’s willingness to embrace notable figures from Auburn’s past

* Dan explains why the competit…

Justin and Dan break down Auburn bringing back Tahaad Pettiford, Sebastian Williams-Adams and Kevin Overton for next season. Topics for this episode include:

* the luxury of returning production in modern college basketball

* why Tahaad’s decision makes such a difference

* what was impressive about Sebastian’s freshman season

* the versatility of Auburn’s returning players and why it could be valuable

* the impact of Elyjah Freeman’s entrance into the portal

* hypothetical music headliners for Jordan-Hare

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Justin and Dan talk Lionel Messi and Argentina in Jordan-Hare before a position-by-position breakdown of Auburn spring football. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include:

* Donahue Drive is on the Road to 26

* just how famous is this Messi fella?

* why Byrum Brown stood out immediately

* the buzzworthiest players on both sides of the ball

* the most intriguin…