

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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Jul 16, 2025 • 52min
Buy, Sell, or Hold: SEC Edition
It’s all SEC today. Is Nick Saban coming back? Is LSU making a mistake by putting a high visibility bullseye on their Week 1 matchup with Clemson? Bruce and Stew play a game of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” on every SEC program for the upcoming season. Plus, in mailbag, the future of bowl games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2025 • 44min
Texas Tech's Alleged $5M Recruit, and the Castiglione Era Ends at Oklahoma
Bruce joins Stew from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX to break down Big 12 headlines — including Texas Tech's allege $5.1 million deal for 5-star OT Felix Ojo. Plus, Joe Castiglione retires as Oklahoma's longtime AD, a Hugh Freeze (non) controversy, and mailbag questions on Michigan's recruiting surge and the Ivy League playoff participation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 59min
Let's Talk About Week 1
On this episode of “The Audible,” the guys take an early look at Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Which teams have the most to prove? Who’s being overhyped? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 58min
CFP Expansion News, and Wisconsin vs. Miami Tampering Lawsuit
Stew is joined by his colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo, to dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion news. Will a new format be decided anytime soon? Plus, Wisconsin is suing Miami over alleged tampering in the transfer of a player. Legal expert Michael McCann joins the show to break down the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2025 • 54min
Early Heisman Favorites
Stew is back in the U.S., and the guys are diving into the early Heisman odds. Which players are poised to impress, and which ones might be a bit overrated? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2025 • 56min
What the NCAA House Settlement Means for College Football
On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by his colleagues at The Athletic, Ralph Russo and Justin Williams, to discuss the recent NCAA House settlement. The guys dive into what the landmark decision means for the future of college football, how it could reshape the financial landscape of college athletics, and what questions remain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
Arch Manning, Bill Belichick, and more with Seth Wickersham
On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by ESPN writer Seth Wickersham. Bruce and Seth break down his career as a sports writer and look into his new book “American Kings: A Biography of The Quarterback.” And they discuss two of the highest profile stories in college football right now: The Mannings and Bill Belichick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2025 • 50min
The Big Ten and SEC’s attempted takeover of the CFP’s future
Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague Ralph Russo, who’s in Destin, Florida, at the SEC Meetings. The guys dive into the biggest news from the meeting and what it means for the future of college football. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2025 • 58min
Ranking The Top 25 College Football Teams and Players of The 2000s
We’re taking a trip down memory lane on this episode of “The Audible,” as Bruce and Stew go through their top 25 rankings of the 2000s. Plus, your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
College Football Season Win Totals
On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are looking ahead to season win totals. Which teams will go over their projections? and which are destined to fall below them? Plus, they take your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


