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Justin, Dan and Painter discuss a wide range of Auburn basketball topics, headlined by the signing of transfer Ja'Heim Hudson. They talk about Hudson’s reptilian nickname, what he brings to the table for the Tigers and why Bruce Pearl went with fit over numbers in the frontcourt. The second half of the episode tackles the topics of Auburn’s hunt for another guard in the transfer portal, the talk of the toughest non-conference schedule in the Pearl Era and how Johni Broome never considered the transfer portal. For more on Auburn basketball, check out The Stretch 4 newsletter from Monday afternoon right here. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Ja’Heim Hudson/Instagram This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover makes his return to the show to break down Auburn football’s recruiting in the Class of 2025. Christian gives his insight on the Tigers’ chances at 5-star quarterback Julian Lewis, the other big-name recruits on the board, the in-state targets to watch and Auburn’s plans at several key positions in this cycle. The g…

Blake Lovell of Southeastern 14 (soon to be 16) joins the show for his annual offseason tour through SEC basketball. The guys talk about JP Pegues, Johni Broome’s return and the returning player Blake thinks could be in for a huge season. They also look at the roster overhauls at Kentucky, Arkansas and elsewhere in the conference while looking ahead to Texas and Oklahoma’s additions. Painter asks an important question. The episode concludes with an early look at Auburn basketball’s SEC opponent breakdown and a petition to visit the Houston County Farm Center. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Blake (@theblakelovell), Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Max Olson of The Athletic makes his return to the show to talk with Justin and Dan. They start with Max’s expertise of all things college football transfer portal — what stood out about the spring window, how Auburn did and why Hugh Freeze’s recent comments about quarterbacks made a lot of sense. The guys then take a barnstorming look through the new wor…

Adam Cole of the Opelika-Auburn News tags in for a traveling Painter to talk a wide range of Auburn topics with Justin and Dan. The guys discuss the newest transfer addition for Auburn football, which leads into a deep dive into the offensive line heading into the 2024 season. Then they switch over to basketball for a look at potential transfer additions Achor Achor and Jordan Ivy-Curry. Adam also gives his thoughts on an Auburn baseball season that has fallen short of expectations and what could be next. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Adam (@colereporter), Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing the latest news surrounding Auburn basketball transfer target Duke Miles. The guys talk about Miles’ potential fit, the late surge from Oklahoma on the recruiting trail and how the frontcourt is facing a similar situation when it comes to completing the roster. Then it’s a switch over to football, where…

After a brief discussion about birds, Justin, Painter and Dan come together to take an early look at Auburn football’s 2024 season by ranking the opponents from easiest to toughest. Are there any SEC teams ranked lower than Cal? How do you separate the Texas A&M and Oklahoma home games? And just how surprising is the consensus No. 3 pick here? The answers to all of those questions, plus a tribute to Movie Gallery, are in this episode. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan open the show by talking about the NFL Draft — including a live reaction to that one Atlanta Falcons pick — and then discuss Auburn’s signing of Penn State WR1 KeAndre Lambert-Smith. They talk about what the Tigers might do for the rest of the spring transfer portal window in football after a new exit, then take a look at a couple of very …

A whole lot happened in the portal for Auburn over the last several days, and Justin, Painter and Dan are here to talk about it. The guys open with a look at the trio of Tigers signed to the football team on Monday: Philip Blidi, Isaiah Raikes and Keyron Crawford. They talk about what exactly they bring to the table, why they address such important needs for the roster and how much they could affect Auburn’s fortunes in 2024. Then it’s a switch over to basketball, where they discuss Aden Holloway’s surprising decision (and ensuing comments) to transfer to Alabama and the fits for Tre Donaldson and K.D. Johnson at their new homes. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Keyron Crawford/Twitter This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

Justin, Dan, Pablo and Painter join forces to discuss the massive news of the week for Auburn basketball: Johni Broome’s return for a final season on the Plains. The guys talk about how rare it is for a player of Broome’s caliber to come back to school, how Auburn had to hold off a lot of outside forces in order to make this happen and what this could mean for the rest of the Tigers’ roster as they push for a championship in 2025. While this is a Broome-centric podcast, other topics of discussion include: MLB jersey aesthetics, SMU boosters, Coachella and Squirtle playing the saxophone. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU), Pablo (@PabloEscoburner) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

After Painter leads a discussion of the gang’s favorite Pixar movies, the episode opens with a conversation about Auburn basketball landing Furman transfer point guard JP Pegues. The guys talk about why Pegues was such an important pickup and how the roster is gearing up for what could be a huge 2024-25 season. Then it’s a switch to football, where the Tigers’ top needs in the second transfer portal window are discussed. That’s followed by a fun look back at the home-and-home series with Kansas State that wrapped up with a memorable Thursday night game in the Little Apple. It’s EDSBS Charity Bowl time, and all the money from new subscriptions to the Observer this week will go directly to this amazing cause. Existing subscribers can email the1andonlyJF@gmail.com with a copy of their donation receipt to get free time added to their accounts. Let’s push Auburn up the leaderboard. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com The guys open the show with a discussion of Aden Holloway’s entrance into the transfer portal and where Auburn basketball could go next when it comes to the point guard position. Then they switch over to the blockbuster move of John Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas and wonder who the Wildcats will get as their next head coach. After talking about Aubur…

Justin, Dan and Painter recap Auburn football’s 2024 A-Day Game. The guys talk about the excellent Jordan-Hare Stadium debuts for several Tigers — especially local standouts Cam Coleman and Towns McGough. They discuss how Coleman and McGough were both surprise additions to the freshman class in their own unique ways and how that could change the Tigers moving forward. Justin and Dan run through their other top performers from the spring game and talk about their biggest storylines of the day. Painter shares a dream. The episode ends with some (now very dated) thoughts on who Arkansas should hire for basketball, as this was recorded hours before the John Calipari news broke. The actor bracket also comes to a thrilling conclusion. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Auburn Football/Twitter This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter open the show by discussing John Cohen’s comments on Auburn’s apparel deal. They talk about how Nike has emerged as the new favorite to get the contract, why it’s more about style than substance and how 90s aesthetics are coming back around these days. Then they switch over to the basketball news of the week: Tre Donaldson’s depar…

Justin Lee of the Opelika-Auburn News makes his return to the podcast to help the guys answer a simple question: What can we do to bring the juice back to spring football? Also, why have things changed so much for A-Day in the last decade? Then they switch gears to look back at what Johnnie Harris and Auburn women’s basketball did to crack the NCAA Tournament field this past season and why the future looks bright for the Tigers. After that, Lee gives his annual preview of Auburn gymnastics ahead of nationals and explains how Jeff Graba’s squad could get hot at the right time. The episode concludes with the biggest rout to date in Painter’s actor bracket. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin, Dan and Painter look back at what all they heard from Bruce Pearl’s end-of-season press conference on Thursday, starting with his passionate defense of Chad Baker-Mazara and his 2023-24 Auburn basketball team as a whole. The guys then discuss K.D. Johnson’s transfer away from the Plains and how Tahaad Pettiford fits into the future of an evolvin…

Justin, Painter and Dan open the show by discussing Auburn basketball’s abrupt end to the 2023-24 season and the reaction from the fan base in the following days. They talk about the varying definitions of success in the college game and share why the Yale loss shouldn’t overshadow an entire season. The guys talk about what Auburn might do this offseason to try to take the next step as a program and take a look at who the Tigers are contacting early in the transfer portal window. The episode ends with Justin and Dan complaining about the SEC continuing to kick the can down the road when it comes to football scheduling. Painter brings back the actor bracket in a truly chaotic way. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan are joined by Friend of the Program Pablo to recap Auburn basketball’s shocking first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Yale in Spokane. The guys discussed what went so wrong for the Tigers, starting with the Chad Baker-Mazara ejection and continuing with the return of the turnover issues. They look at how Auburn’s defense struggled to slow do…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com (NOTE: This episode contains language which may not be suitable for all listeners.) Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer joins the show. To add the premium feed to your favorite podcast app — basically all of them except for Spotify — click the “Listen in podcast app” option and add the feed to your app of choice. This new feed will include both free an…

Justin, Dan and Painter break down Auburn basketball’s SEC Tournament triumph over Florida in Nashville. The guys discuss how the Tigers were able to go wire-to-wire over a Gators team that they struggled with last month and why this team deserved to go down in history on the Plains. Then they switch over to the NCAA Tournament, where they look at Auburn’s brutal draw — Spokane, a potential second-round game with San Diego State or UAB and a likely Sweet 16 showdown with defending national champion UConn. The guys also give some thoughts on the overall bracket, including a few upset picks. If you’re an Observer subscriber and would like to play in the Bracket Challenge this year, click this link to get started. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes — including the Observations from Sunday’s title game — subscribe using the button below or clicking this link. Follow Dan (@dnpck), Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. Photo Credit: Justin Ferguson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe