The Hot Read Podcast

The Hot Read Podcast episodes:

• 06.21.2024

  Which AFC South Defense is the Most Dangerous in 2024?

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT rank the defensive position groups in the AFC South: ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: [email protected] Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here: Apple: https://apple.co/3eGTlel Spotify:...

  
• 06.19.2024

  Ranking AFC South Position Groups: Offense Edition

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT rank the offensive position groups in the AFC South: -Quarterbacks: who differentiates themselves in the three-way race behind Stroud? (7:34) -Runningbacks: why the team with the best PLAYER doesn't have the...

  
• 06.14.2024

  The Tennessee Titans Offseason Summary: An Ultimate Mailbag Show

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT answer YOUR questions! ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: [email protected] Subscribe to The Hot Read Podcast here: Apple: https://apple.co/3eGTlel Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3d2UcW4 Subscribe to the Broadway...

  
• 06.12.2024

  Titans Rookie Progress Reports, Bill Callahan On The Offensive Line Improvements, & More From The Final Spring Practice

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -Final spring practice notes, including Brian Callahan on adding veterans before training camp, QB coach Hardegree on Will Levis's offseason, and Jack Gibbens potentially being a starter (6:30) -All rookies...

  
• 06.07.2024

  Tennessee Titans Minicamp Takeaways: Will Levis' Progress, Jha'Quan Jackson Hype, and an Emphasis on Press Coverage

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT discuss: -Easton explains his "brutal drop" and redemption catch that became the talk of the last day of minicamp (0:55) -A minicamp review of Will Levis: mastering timing, and reasons for...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Mandatory Minicamp: Treylon Burks On Special Teams, An Unrecognizable Defense, & Standout Rushers

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT discuss: -Who is (and who isn't) participating (4:39) -Team session observations (8:25) -A way-too-early prediction on the starting OL (21:24) -Easton shares his thoughts on the EDGE position (25:52) -Addressing the...

  
• 05.31.2024

  Levis Making Better Decisions, The Burks Hype Train Thundering Down The Tracks, & Latham Masters Bertha

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -A look at Will Levis' adjusted mechanics (7:50) -Tyjae Spears shares how Will Levis has improved as a leader (14:04) -Brian Callahan explains the work going into making Will Levis...

  
• 05.29.2024

  Setting Expectations For The 2024 Tennessee Titans Offense

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -Can Will Levis become the first Titan to pass for 4,000 yards since Warren Moon? How similar will his usage be to Joe Burrow under Brian Callahan? (5:47) -How will...

  
• 05.24.2024

  Under Pressure: Ranking The Players & Coaches Under The Most Pressure For The Titans, AFC South

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT debate who is under the most pressure for the Titans and in the AFC South: -Nicholas Petit-Frere (5:14) -Bill Callahan (12:38) -Kyle Philips (24:57) -Ran Carthon (32:09) -Amy-Adams Strunk (42:50) -Will...

  
• 05.22.2024

  Titans Wide Receiver First Impressions, Sights & Sounds From OTAs

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Checking in on Will Levis (5:10) -First impressions: Tyler Boyd, Jha'Quan Jackson, Calvin Ridley, Treylon Burks, & DeAndre Hopkins (6:40) -Brian Callahan on his role at practice (23:07) -Brian Callahan...

  
• 05.16.2024

  Breaking Down The Tennessee Titans 2024 Schedule

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: Breaking Down the Titans 2024 Schedule: (2:29) Biggest Narratives in 2024: (20:29) Reacting to the Titans Schedule Release Video: (38:25) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: [email protected]...

  
• 05.15.2024

  An In Depth Introduction to Tennessee Titan JC Latham (With Justin Melo)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT are joined by Justin Melo to discuss: Justin Melos series "Molding JC Latham" (2:07) Do the Titans have enough in the TE room? (18:50) Which UDFAs have the best chance to...

  
• 05.13.2024

  Bill Callahan Lives Up To The Hype, Highlights From Titans Rookie Minicamp

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Mother's Day, the anti-greeting card agenda, & the incompetent Mets (0:34) -Easton's overarching impression from Day 1 of Rookie Minicamp (11:56) -The full Bill Callahan on-field experience: Elite coaching and...

  
• 05.10.2024

  Titans Coaches Share Plan To Maximize Treylon Burks, T'Vondre Sweat, The OL & More

  On today's show, host Easton Freeze shares all the highlights from our first meeting with the Titans position coaches, Brian Callahan and Will Levis: WILL LEVIS -What has Brian Callahan seen from Will Levis so far? (4:50) -Will Levis...

  
• 05.09.2024

  Tyler Boyd The Tennessee Titan, The Future For Treylon Burks and Kyle Philips, Why Nobody Respects The Titans

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -How the Titans landed Tyler Boyd, and why they wanted him in the first place (0:56) -Tyler Boyd's statistical profile shows a steady decline, but dependable volume and production...

  
• 05.03.2024

  The Case Against T'Vondre Sweat, Reviewing AFC South Draft Classes, and Tyler Boyd? (w/ James Foster)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by their friend James Foster of AtoZ Film Room to discuss: -What would Tyler Boyd to the Titans mean for their offense and the existing receivers on the...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Grading The 2024 Titans Draft Class

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT break down the entire Titans draft class: -The clues this draft class gives us about the direction of the Titans in 2024 and beyond (3:35) -The Introductory course on J.C....

  
• 04.29.2024

  2024 Titans Draft Highlights: Instant Reactions And Analysis From Draft Weekend (w/ Zach Lyons & Stoney Keeley)

  On today's episode, relive the Titans 2024 draft in this compilation of our draft stream highlights! Host Easton Freeze and producer JT react and analyze the Titans' 1st and 2nd round picks, then they're joined by Zach Lyons & Stoney...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Mock Draft 2.0: Full 1st Round + 7-Round Titans Mock Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze dives into: -Takeaways from the Titans pre-draft press conference (3:39) -Final draft thoughts, expectations, and intel (15:57) -Full 1st Round mock draft (23:50) -The Titans 7-round mock draft (57:37) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments?...

  
• 04.23.2024

  An Exclusive Will Levis Offseason Update + The Top 10 Quarterback of the 2024 NFL Draft (w/ Sean McEvoy)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT are joined by professional QB coach Sean McEvoy, who has worked with Will Levis and Malik Willis this offseason. They discuss: -The benefits of a QB's first NFL offseason without having...

  
• 04.22.2024

  The 2024 Titans Do & Don't Draft Guide

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT go through the highlights of their draft season magnum opus, The Do & Don't Draft Guide! They discussed: ROUND 1 -No Defenders (5:00) -Brock Bowers (8:43) -Rome Odunze (10:35) -Olu...

  
• 04.20.2024

  The Top-10 Edge Defenders of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA (1:41) -Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington (4:58) -Austin Booker | EDGE | Kansas (4:37) -Jonah Elliss | EDGE | Utah (6:14) -Adisa Isaac...

  
• 04.19.2024

  The Top-10 Cornerbacks of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Considering what the Titans could do if one of the top 4 QBs falls (2:18) -The teams who control how the 1st round will go (6:24) -Kamari Lassiter | CB...

  
• 04.18.2024

  The Top-10 Safeties of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Malik Mustapha | S | Wake Forest (1:14) -Tykee Smith | S | Georgia (4:49) -Jaylen Simpson | S | Auburn (6:24) -Sione Vaki | S | Utah (7:45) -Dadrion...

  
• 04.17.2024

  The Top-10 Interior Offensive Linemen of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by Stoney Keeley of The SoBros Network to discuss: -Mason McCormick | G | South Dakota St. (1:57) -Beaux Limmer | OC | Arkansas (2:49) -Delmar Glaze | G...

  
• 04.17.2024

  The Top-10 Running Backs of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -Why the Titans might consider drafting a RB despite already having Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard (8:07) -Ray Davis | RB | Kentucky (13:35) -Bucky Irving | RB | Oregon...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Ranking Round 1 Outcomes For The Tennessee Titans

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -Revealing the results of the annual draft season survey, ranking the 1st round outcomes for the Titans (4:00) -Easton & JT break down their preferred routes for the Titans to...

  
• 04.15.2024

  The Top-10 Offensive Tackles of the 2024 NFL Draft (w/ Stoney Keeley)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT are joined by OL Analyst extraordinaire Stoney Keeley of The SoBros Network to discuss: -Christian Jones | OT | Texas (12:20) -Roger Rosengarten | OT | Washington (14:12) -Kiran Amagadji |...

  
• 04.12.2024

  The Top-10 Wide Receivers of the 2024 NFL Draft (w/ Austin Gayle)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by The Ringer's Austin Gayle to discuss: -Malachi Corley | WR | Western Kentucky (2:07) -Roman Wilson | WR | Michigan (4:55) -Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina...

  
• 04.10.2024

  The Top-10 Linebackers of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Jaylan Ford | LB | Texas (8:10) -Curtis Jacobs | LB | Penn St (10:04) -Michael Barrett | LB | Michigan (14:33) -Nathaniel Watson | LB | Mississippi St. (15:55)...

  
• 04.09.2024

  The Top-10 Tight Ends of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Tip Reiman | TE | Illinois (2:23) -Dallin Holker | TE | Colorado St. (3:27) -A.J. Barner | TE | Michigan (5:37) -Jared Wiley | TE | TCU (8:32) -Jaheim...

  
• 04.08.2024

  The Top-10 Defensive Tackles of the 2024 NFL Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -DeWayne Carter | DL | Duke (8:04) -Brandon Dorlus | DL | Oregon (12:00) -Mekhi Wingo | DL | LSU (15:39) -Khristian Boyd | DL | Northern Iowa (20:02)...

  
• 04.07.2024

  The Cult Of Joe Alt, Diggs Is WR2 In Houston, & Sneed's Contract (w/ Mike Herndon)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -What the tenuous Diggs trade to the Texans means for Houston & the AFC South (2:01) -L'Jarius Sneed's contract details (20:35) -What people are getting so wrong about the Joe...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Carthon Gives Titans Draft Clues, Sneed's Press Conference, & Why Tennessee NEEDS Another Top-100 Pick

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -The health of L'Jarius Sneed's knee + everything else we heard from him at his introductory press conference (00:54) -The Titans aren't necessarily done in free agency, but they're on...

  
• 03.29.2024

  What The Titans First Pick Says About Them, The Best Prospects In Each Round

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze is joined by friend of the show Stoney Keeley of The SoBros Network to discuss: -Should the Titans' primary goal be competing, or finding out what they have in Will Levis? (5:04) -The Titans...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Mock Draft 1.0: Full 1st Round + 7-Round Titans Mock Draft

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT go through Easton's Mock Draft 1.0! -The NFL Owners Meetings produced one great rule change, and one very annoying one (2:05) 1st Round Mock: -Picks 1-6 (16:50) -Picks 7-12...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Titans Getting L'Jarius Sneed Was A Bargain, Putting Out Fires On The Roster, The "Year Before The Year"

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -It's Dad Season (1:46) -How The Titans landed Sneed, and why trading for him was such a bargain (4:35) -Breaking down Sneed's new long-term contract: is Tennessee REALLY paying him...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Questioning The Titans Plan On Defense, Calvin Ridley, Spending vs. Wasting Cap

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze and producer JT discuss: -Calvin Ridley: Truths & Lies (2:00) -What is the Titans' plan on defense in 2024, exactly? (12:40) -Missing out on Chase Young and Jerome Baker (23:15) -The kinds of...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Does Calvin Ridley Move the Needle? Titans Free Agency Reactions

  On today's episode Easton Freeze and JT Ruhnke join Zach Lyons on A Football Show to discuss: Press Conference Reactions (5:24) Calvin Ridley changes things (10:50) Titans Draft Strategy? (22:32) Titans Still Need to Adress the OL (43:43) Ljarius Sneed...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Titans Make Splashes Early, Whats Next For Ran Carthon and Titans?

  On today's episode Producer JT discusses: Titans make fours signings (3:26) Who else should the Titans sign? (39:14) Trade for Tee Higgins or Ljarius Sneed? (43:03) Titans Trade Back? (50:50) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here:...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Positions The Titans MUST Address In Free Agency, And Which Players To Target

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -Key dates coming up in the offseason (2:58) -The most important positions for the Titans to address before the draft (9:15) -Free Agency philosophy: Big game hunting, when to...

  
• 03.06.2024

  How The Titans Can Draft The Best Receiver AND Tackle Possible

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT discuss: -The Titans will do one of exactly seven things at the 7th overall pick (2:08) -Will the 1st round of the draft be so offense-heavy that the Titans are...

  
• 03.03.2024

  Our Final Thoughts From the 2024 NFL Combine

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 3 of the combine INCLUDING: Everythig JT Heard from the Offensive Linemen (2:01) Trevor Sikkema's Thoughts on The Titans Draft Position (25:09) WR Testing (34:56)...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Rome Odunze VS Malik Nabers. Titans Combine Day 4 Reaction

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 4 of the combine INCLUDING: Everything We Heard from Media Availability (3:25) WR's with Trevor Sikkema (9:09) WR's with Danny Kelly (13:45)...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Could the Titans Draft A Cornerback in The Second Round? NFL Combine Day 3

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 3 of the combine INCLUDING: Addressing the middling Saftey class (1:40) Brock Bowers to Nashville? (10:45) The Loaded Cornerback Class (17:43) DL/LB Testing and Traits...

  
• 02.29.2024

  The Best D-Linemen and Linebackers in the 2024 Class, The Titans Recieved a Less Than Stellar Report Card

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 2of the combine INCLUDING: The Prospects That Stood Out (6:55) The Titans NFLPA Grade (25:44) ______________________________ Tips? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Email the show here: [email protected]...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Reacting to Carthon and Callahan's Combine Press Conferences

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke react to everything from Day 1 of the combine INCLUDING: Carthon's Opinion on 7 (12:16) What will the Titans do at WR + The OL and WR Debate (22:22) Bill...

  
• 02.23.2024

  2024 NFL Combine Primer: Expectations, Questions, Risers & Fallers

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & Producer JT Ruhnke preview the 2024 NFL Combine: The Hot Read Podcast Draft Philosophy: (4:41) The Biggest Storylines of The NFL Combine: (12:38) Who will Rise or Fall the Most?: (41:40) Why the...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Titans Offseason Philosophy According To A Former GM (w/ Randy Mueller)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by Randy Mueller! Randy is the 2000 NFL Executive of the Year, a former GM with the Saints and Dolphins, Executive with the Seahawks and Chargers, and is now...

  
• 02.16.2024

  The NFL Offseason For Dummies (w/ Sam Phalen)

  On today's episode, host Easton Freeze & producer JT are joined by friend of the show Sam Phalen of AtoZ Sports to discuss: -Their reaction to Titans' new DC Dennard Wilson and OC Nick Holz at their introductory press...