

The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football
The Athletic
Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 7, 2021 • 53min
Can Clemson's run continue? Grace Raynor joins the show + mailbag!
Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Grace Raynor after Clemson wrapped up spring practice with its scrimmage this past Saturday. Does Dabo Swinney have the Tigers in position once again to compete for a National Championship? How has Dabo gone from the loveable easy-going coach to borderline insufferable? Plus, which of the following college football possibilities is most likely and which is least likely:A Big Ten school other than Ohio State wins a national championshipAlabama and Clemson combine for 3 championshipsA Big 12 school wins a national championshipMichigan wins more than 1 game against Ohio StateAny Pac-12 school wins more than 2 conference championshipsMiami wins more ACC championships than ClemsonSubmit your mailbag questions to theaudiblepod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 15min
The NCAA's day in court, UCLA AD Martin Jarmond & mailbag!
Stew & Bruce have the latest on the NCAA's tough day in the Supreme Court. UCLA Athletic Director Martin Jarmond joins the show! The Bruins are headed to the Final Four after an impressive run all the way from the First Four. What can Pac-12 football do to gain more national respect & relevance? Plus, a game suggested in a mailbag question:Of the following pairs, pick the CFB program that will perform better on the field over the next 5 seasons.Georgia or FloridaLSU or A&MOle Miss or TennesseeIowa State or TexasOregon or USCNebraska or IndianaMiami or North CarolinaCentral Florida or Auburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2021 • 38min
The top 25 coaches in college football
Stew & Bruce discuss their annual ranking of the top 25 coaches in college football. Who was ranked to high? Who got left off the list? Sign up to The Athletic for just $1 a month using www.theathletic.com/theaudible to see the entire list and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2021 • 56min
Mailbag: Which teams bounce back in 2021? Bowl season never the same? + NCAA Tournament picks & Brody Miller on LSU
Stew & Bruce are joined by The Athletic’s Brody Miller to discuss a busy news cycle at LSU. The National Championship season feels like a distant memory as spring practice kicks off on the Bayou. Meanwhile, off-the-field, a Title IX investigation is ongoing. Former LSU Head Coach Les Miles was fired at Kansas after sexual misconduct allegations during his time in Baton Rouge were revealed.Mailbag questions! Which team that underperformed in 2020 will bounce back in 2021? Penn State, Wisconsin or Michigan? Will PJ Fleck be a one hit wonder at Minnesota? Was 2020 the end of bowl season as we knew it? Plus, the guys make their NCAA Tournament picks & share stories from covering March Madness in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2021 • 58min
Les Miles and Kansas part ways & the most exciting players of the past 20ish years
Bruce and Stew dive deep into the news that Les Miles and Kansas have parted ways. Who would be the next Head Coach in Lawrence and how they could turn the program around. Then the guys share their picks for most exciting players in college football since the late 90's. Before finishing up with the mailbag, Bruce shares his thoughts on his new Fox teammate Bob Stoops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2021 • 41min
Inside the most unique offense in CFB & how it produced the game of the season
Coastal Carolina Head Coach Jamey Chadwell joins the show! The Chanticleers were arguably the best story of the 2020 CFB season. The guys talk to Coach about his unique offense, incredible season & get to know him off the field. Plus, analytics and sports performance science have shaped MLB, NFL. Is college football next? Just look at Najee Harris. Bruce talks about his latest story for The Athletic. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code: theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 8min
Special Guest: Bret Bielema + mailbag
New Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema joins Bruce & Stew on The Audible. Bielema talks about being back in the Big Ten, his success at Wisconsin, failure at Arkansas & future at Illinois. What did he learned working for Bill Belichick? Stew grades the offseason coaching hires including Gus Malzahn at UCF, Charles Huff at Marshall, Shane Beamer at South Carolina & Jedd Fisch at Arizona. Mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2021 • 44min
Special Guest: Maryland HC Mike Locksley
Bruce welcomes Maryland HC Mike Locksley to the show. Coach Locksley talks about the importance of mental health and how it has impacted his life on & off the field. Coach also discusses his time at Alabama learning under Nick Saban & the guys examine how both the NFL & CFB can do a better job of hiring black coaches. Plus, the Terps WR room is the strongest position unit on the team. Does this means Taulia Tagovailoa will have a great 2021 season in College Park? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2021 • 46min
Spring football kickoff & mailbag!
Stew & Bruce are ready for spring football to kickoff! It's not the normal spring ball that we're used to as FCS teams are preparing to play actual games. The Jags hire Chris Doyle as director of sports performance just months after Doyle was accused of bullying & racism by former players. Plus, mailbag questions on JT Daniels' future at UGA, Steve Sarkisian's hire at Texas, Washington's outlook in the PAC-12 & EA Sports CFB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2021 • 49min
Texas HC Steve Sarkisian joins the show on National Signing Day
It's National Signing Day! Michigan lands a top 10 class despite the uncertainty surrounding Jim Harbaugh in 2020. EA sports announced it will bring back the popular CFB video game. Stew & Bruce are joined by new Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. The guys discuss the Longhorns 2021 class & potential replacements for QB Sam Ehlinger. Sark also talks about how he's evolved as a coach & person during his career. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


