The Music City Audible: A Tennessee Titans Podcast

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by Aaron Schatz to get some outsider perspective on the Titans offseason outlook. First, we assess the six known Titans General Manager candidates as part of I'll Drink To That, presented by Sinkers Beverages (1:19). Then, Aaron Schatz joins the show (8:44) to talk Brian Callahan's first season (9:17), the decision to fire Ran Carthon and the Titans' organization structure (10:46), and how to best address the quarterback position this offseason (15:23).

0:00 Intro

1:19 GM Interview List

8:44 Aaron Schatz Joins

9:17 Thoughts on Brian Callahan

10:46 Titans Organizational Structure

15:23 Addressing the QB Position

23:13 Wrap Up

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back with an emergency podcast to react to the Titans firing General Manager Ran Carthon. How did we get to this point, why did the Titans make the decision they did, who's in charge now, and where does the franchise go from here?

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to react to the Titans clinching the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft (0:00). We talk through the Titans most likely options: 4 players they will likely have their eyes on plus the trade down possibilities. There are already conflicting reports out about which QB the Titans like between Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. They also might like Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter. We also discuss whether or not Brian Callahan and Ran Carthon should be the ones to make this decision (11:23). Finally, we close up the pod with I'll Drink To That presented by Sinkers Beverages (18:22).

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss what's best for the future of the Titans: tanking, or playing to win? Build a culture of winning but sacrifice draft position, or risk a losing culture for better draft position? We start by covering the lack of Pro Bowlers on the Titans roster (0:00) before segueing into the "tank or not" conversation (3:00). Next, we dive into the game itself, focusing on the strange Titans quarterback situation and DeMeco Ryans' plans for Houston to play their starters (14:00). After that, we hit I'll Drink to That presented by Sinkers Beverages to celebrate the Oilers throwback uniforms (20:43). Finally, we hit a couple of game notes to keep an eye on for Week 18 (23:54).

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap yet another Titans loss, this time falling 20-13 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. We cover the report that Brian Callahan is expected to return next season, what that means for the future of the franchise amidst a search for a new quarterback, and where the Titans now sit in the draft order as part of I'll Drink to That presented by Sinkers Beverages.

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The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by Austin Huff, creator of Korked Bats, to dive deep on what it really means to be a fan of a sports team and specifically life as a Titans fan through the ups and downs. Before we bring on Austin, we hit I'll Drink To That presented by Sinker's Beverages to wish everyone a happy holidays (1:43). After that, we welcome Austin onto the show (4:12) and start by telling our origin stories of how we became Titans fans (5:53). Next, we dive into life as a sports fan and specifically as a Titans fan and the rewards for sticking it out through the rough times (23:08). Then, Austin tells the origin story behind Korked Bats (33:21) and we finish the conversation discussing the close-knit Titans community (45:58). Finally, Melo and Graver wrap up the show (50:43).

0:00 Intro

1:43 I’ll Drink To That

4:12 Austin Huff joins

5:53 Titans Fandom Origin Stories

23:08 Life as a Titans Fan

33:21 Korked Bats

45:58 Titans Community

50:43 Wrap Up

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap yet another Titans loss, this time falling 38-30 to the Indianapolis Colts. We cover why the comeback from 38-7 to 38-30 proves the Titans aren't soft, even if they are bad, and discuss the outlook for this coaching staff after dropping another divisional game.

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by Yahoo's Nate Tice to determine the best path forward for the Titans at the quarterback position. To start, we react to the news that Will Levis has been benched for Mason Rudolph (1:33). Then, Nate joins to talk about what led to Levis' benching after he had strung together some good performances (7:02), Brian Callahan's offense (13:38), and the offseason options the Titans have when it comes to replacing the quarterback (19:58). After we say goodbye to Nate, we hit I'll Drink To That presented by Sinkers Beverages (29:15), and finally, we wrap up the pod predicting the score for Titans at Colts (33:47).

0:00 Intro

1:33 Will Levis Benched

5:48 Nate Tice Joins

7:02 Levis Benching

13:38 Callahan's Offense

19:58 What's Next at QB

29:15 I'll Drink To That

33:47 Titans at Colts Predictions

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to recap yet another Titans loss, this time 37-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals. To start, we cover Will Levis' disaster day and why he simply doesn't have what it takes to be a franchise quarterback (0:43). Next, we discuss where the Titans go from here at the quarterback position and if we trust Ran Carthon and Brian Callahan to make that decision (10:40). After that, we hit I'll Drink To That presented by Sinkers Beverages to hit on some positive performances from this game (16:40). Finally, we close the show with final thoughts and notes from the game (20:23).

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Justin Melo and Justin Graver are joined by 104.5 The Zone's Lucas Panzica to debate how hot Brian Callahan's seat is at the moment and his chances of being a one-and-done head coach. To start, we cover some roster news and updates (2:21). Then, Lucas joins to talk about Callahan's status (4:38) and Will Levis' culpability in this season's disappointment (13:53). After we say goodbye to Lucas, we hit I'll Drink To That presented by Sinkers Beverages to acknowledge the meaningfulness of Callahan, Tyler Boyd and Chido Awuzie all taking on their former team in Cincinnati this weekend (23:40). Finally, we wrap up the pod predicting the score for Bengals at Titans (26:28).

0:00 Intro

2:21 Roster News

4:38 Lucas Panzica on Callahan

13:53 Lucas on Levis

23:40 I'll Drink To That

26:28 Predictions

29:10 Outro

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The Music City Audible is presented by Sinker's Beverages in East Nashville and Bluegrass Beverages in Hendersonville. Join the Sinker's Beverages In Crowd: https://sinkers.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/register

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