Until Saturday: A show about college football

Mitch and Ari are joined by The Athletic's Sam Khan Jr. to discuss all things recruiting in the state of Texas. Things kick off with Arch Manning's future, and how that could affect Quinn Ewers. Plus, what is Texas Tech's recruiting ceiling under Joey McGuire? And, has Jimbo Fisher locked down the Houston area? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats Luke Fickell to the show! Coach Fickell discusses the growing use of the transfer portal and if it's needed to keep up with the rest of the nation. Is it possible to construct a winning program with developmental players who have been in a school's system for multiple years? What qualities is Coach Fickell looking for in his next starting quarterback, and what is his approach to a QB competition? The two also chat about Cincinnati's historic CFP berth, and how the subsequent success has changed the program, including recruiting. Plus, Coach Fickell shares his thoughts on his recent contract extension, and who would win in a Coaching Royal Rumble: Fickell and Mike Vrabel or Marcus Freeman and Mario Cristobal?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Luke Fickell on Twitter: @CoachFickSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest edition of 'Dear Andy' (wherein Andy answers your questions submitted to him via his mailbag on The Athletic or on Twitter), Andy describes what a betting scandal in college football would look like. Why is an entity like the NFL more concerned with exercising a heavier hand against players who gamble on games than those who commit more serious offenses, a la Calvin Ridley? Andy also fields a question about Georgia's lack of transfer portal activity. Plus, which P5 Florida program will rise to the top first?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy recently received an absurd amount of suggestions for a Random Ranking topic. Well, after sorting and determining which recommendations were his favorite, he decided on one: Songs about bodies of water. How much more random can you get? Join Andy as he unveils his list of favorite songs about bodies of water. The songs run the gamut of genres, so we hope everyone's musical preference is met at least once!Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari welcome you to 'Focus Group Friday' where the duo evaluates the feedback and reaction from a guest about a range of topics. The guys invite Michael Crystal, one of the Great Stewart Mandel's interns at Northwestern University, onto the podcast to discuss podcasts; why we, as spectators of sports, are so enamored by the industry; balancing one's love for sports with being a journalist; the NCAA Rules Committee and the length of college football games; the future of the CFP, and Random Ranking Outback Steakhouse's new menu items. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our very own Jason Kersey is putting down his beat writing pen and pad and is moving on from the media profession. He'll soon be pursing a career in law! Max Olson, Sam Khan Jr. and special guest Eddie Radosevich send Jason off with some laughs, stories and good times.Everyone here at The Athletic wish Jason the best of luck on his new journey, and he'll always remain an important part of One True Pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari take a look at Notre Dame's 2023 class and if it's possible for the Irish to keep up this elite pace. Plus, why does New Jersey seem to have more high-end prospects than New York? And, which schools are the best at developing prospects for each position? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes former Iowa State Cyclones QB and NFL Draft hopeful, Brock Purdy, to today's show! The pair discuss Purdy's time preparing for the NFL Draft, including working with a performance coach to fortify his mechanics and maintain arm health. Brock chats about his time at Iowa State and what makes Matt Campbell so great. Plus, the duo converse about Ames as a college football town.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Brock on Twitter: @brockpurdy13Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Max Olson unite to form a stoppable, though it takes effort to stop them, tandem as the Room Temperature Takes Team. The guys serve up tepid opinions in this episode, as the duo discusses the levels of support for Bryan Harsin and Scott Frost. Should fans be backing their respective head coach more than they currently are? Kyler Murray's tenure in Arizona seems muddled. What's worse for Arizona fans, and the Twitter sports sphere, is ALL CAPS press releases. Plus, Max's mild perspective on NIL collectives, Oklahoma, and McDonald's.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Max on Twitter: @maxolsonSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a fun-filled edition of Dear Andy and Ari, the guys run the gamut giving their opinion on Miami's ceiling and debating if they can win the Coastal. Should programs play two quarterbacks at once to mitigate, or eliminate the possibility entirely, the chances of one of them leaving? Can less talented programs challenge the nation's best teams by embracing a 'Moneyball '/analytical system? Lastly, Ari describes the art of the opening line and shares his experience helping his friends (both male and female) connect with potential love interests. Oh, and we conceptualize a sequel to the movie "Hitch"...watch out Hollywood.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.