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Justin returns from Indianapolis to talk with Dan about the NIT title, Kevin Overton’s return, Filip Jović’s transfer and some spring football. Topics for this episode include:

* one final rollercoaster ride to end the season

* big shots Auburn had to have

* why the NIT could serve as a springboard to success

* difficult questions about Auburn’s roster that will be answered in the offseason

* Kevin Overton’s performance in the tournament and what it means moving forward

* an offensive line breakdown from Justin

* Dan’s observations about Byrum Brown and Alex Golesh

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Justin and Dan recap Auburn basketball’s NIT semifinal win over Illinois State and look ahead to Sunday night’s final vs. Tulsa. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include:

* why this was one of Auburn’s most complete games of the entire season

* how Auburn’s defense made the Redbirds so uncomfortable

* standout performances from several Auburn players

* why …

Justin and Dan talk Auburn football’s offense during spring practices and preview the Illinois State game in the NIT semis. Topics for this episode include:

* initial impressions of Byrum Brown (and some fun comparisons)

* a breakdown of the competition along the offensive line

* wide receivers that have impressed The Guys so far

* Alex Golesh’s early emphasis on the Iron Bowl

* what to expect from the Redbirds in Indianapolis

* Auburn’s newest basketball signee

* Dan thinks rings are printed instead of engraved?

* nu-metal songs that belong on the playlist at JHS

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Justin and Dan recap Auburn’s win over Nevada, discuss the new GM, answer a couple of reader questions and talk about football vibes. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* how Auburn beat Nevada with defense and toughness

* a monster night for Filip Jovic

* what advancing to the NIT Semifinal could mean for Auburn’s program moving forward

* why the NI…

Justin and Dan are back in the studio together to talk Auburn basketball’s NIT run, some spring football and all-you-can-eat wings. Topics for this episode include:

* how to make lemonade after missing the NCAA Tournament

* why inefficient games from both Pettiford & Hall didn’t sink Auburn against Seattle U

* Elyjah Freeman’s outstanding game & what his emergence could mean for the future

* “Bombs Away” Kevin Overton

* mid-major programs being particular about what they like (and don’t like) to be called

* memories of Steve and Bryce Alford at UCLA

* Auburn Football storylines to watch

* seafood restaurants on the Gulf

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Adam Cole tags in for Dan to talk (at length) with Justin about Auburn spring football, NIT basketball and some red-hot baseball. Topics for this episode include:

* why the first day of spring practice under Alex Golesh felt different

* the importance of culture-building in the early days

* Byrum Brown making the most early of his elevated platform

* Tree Newsom, Da’Shawn Womack and other gigantic Auburn football players

* Adam makes a point about Shamar Arnoux

* Justin buys more Jeremiah Koger stock

* how Auburn basketball shook off a slow start to beat South Alabama

* Ke’Shawn Murphy’s surprising opt-out

* Keyshawn Hall’s surprising performance

* why Auburn kept shooting all those 3s — and why they started falling

* Kaden Magwood staying right and staying ready, against the odds

* Kevin Overton’s “diplomatic honesty” and some better defense in the second half

* a brief look ahead to the Seattle game in the second round

* Adam’s breakdown of why Auburn baseball has gotten off to a crazy start

* the Tigers’ elite pitching staff and top-to-bottom offense

* Hot Dog Math

* Justin’s review of the new limited edition M&M flavors

* Adam’s story involving a five-pound Reese’s Cup

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Dan calls Justin from an airport to discuss Auburn falling short of the NCAA Tournament — but still accepting an NIT bid. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include:

* an explanation of why this podcast sounds different

* the Selection Committee’s decision to pick Texas over Auburn

* why the Tigers’ fate was mostly in their contro…

Programming note: My grandfather passed away Sunday afternoon, so coverage plans from the SEC Tournament this week are still to be determined on The Observer side. Thank you for your understanding. -JF

Justin and Dan look back at Auburn basketball’s road loss at Alabama and look ahead to a Mississippi State rematch in the SEC Tournament. Topics for this episode include:

* how things went so catastrophically wrong in the paint and on the boards

* why Justin asked Steven Pearl about effort

* what’s behind Auburn’s new turnover problems

* why this game didn’t hinge on Alabama’s three-point shooting

* the pressure on Pearl to improve the team as the offseason draws near

* another season-on-the-line matchup with Josh Hubbard and Mississippi State

* a thrilling edition of the Wings 94.3

* Dan eats a hilarious amount of seafood and Troy WBB (and MBB!) advances to the Sun Belt Tournament finals

* Pensacola: maybe Florida’s first city?

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After a discussion of the Auburn women’s SECT win, Justin and Dan break down the Auburn men’s victory over LSU and the IBOB rematch. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:

* the immediate reaction from The Guys to Auburn WBB’s victory in Greenville

* why it all started with defense (again) against LSU

* which players deserve recognition for their defense after the win on Tuesday

* the luxury of continuity when trying to build a program

* what Kevin Overton provides when he’s throwing KO Punches

* speculation about the upcoming off-season’s biggest priorities

* a brief IBOB2 Preview

* Dan shares some of his Pensacola Picks before he goes to the Sun Belt Tournament

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Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s rock-bottom home loss to Ole Miss and try to make sense of the Tigers’ February fall. Topics for this episode include:

* how Saturday was a culmination of issues that were on display all month

* why Auburn’s implosion over the last four weeks deeply wounded its NCAA Tournament hopes

* what kind of heat should be on Steven Pearl

* why every team turns into the 2015 Warriors against Auburn’s defense lately

* what made this such a disappointing stretch for Auburn’s two seniors

* what Auburn needs to do to get on the right side of the bubble

* what kind of questions will be asked this offseason

* meditations on the delicate nature of Auburn’s status as a men’s basketball superpower

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