The Auburn Observer
The Auburn Observer
Justin Ferguson
Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com
Episode 601: Back to Basics
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s summer and what they expect to see different from the Tigers next season. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* a few rounds of Who’s More Older???* Justin’s takeaways from basketball practice* similarities between the makeup of this roster and the best Auburn teams of the last decade* can Tahaad and Kevin become Auburn’s next legendary double act?* Dan says both “Dowdzilla” and “Narcisse and Desist”* thoughts on Auburn baseball’s new hitting coach* mailbag questions about soundtracks, depictions of real people in movies, and ways that the musical taste of The Guys was influenced by their parents* vital Grubserver info* and so much more!This is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.
Jul 17
3 min
Episode 600: Strength is in the Routine
Dan takes over this landmark episode and leads Justin through their Big Four topics: Auburn football, basketball, music and movies. Specifically, the topics are:* forecasting the chances that Auburn’s football team overachieves this season* analyzing the weaknesses of Auburn’s newly renovated men’s basketball roster* The Guys recommend each other some bands/artists from outside their respective comfort zones* a shockingly popular 90s film on Letterboxd * a whole lot more!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) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) 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
Jul 14
1 hr 16 min
Episode 599: You've Got Mail
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan answer your mailbag questions about Auburn football, Auburn basketball, BBQ sides and movies that are 20-40 years old. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* football position groups that intrigue and concern* our favorite football assistant coaches ever* the point where microtransactions reflect contemptible greed* the benefits of AU basketball going overseas* unlikely rivals* Auburn athletes who could have picked soccer and thrived* BBQ sides* beverage and cough medicine sponsorships we’d consider* Emily Blunt* movies from 1986-2006 that will endure as classics* a rousing rendition of Who’s More Senior?* and a whole lot more!This is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.
Jul 10
3 min
Episode 598: Hot Ones
Justin and Dan reunite on the mic to rank Auburn football’s 10 power-conference games for 2026 from easiest to toughest. Topics for this episode include:* Justin’s back from vacation* Dan’s not a Lakers fan (but wishes Walker Kessler all the best)* hey, that Narcisse Ngoy thing was weird, huh?* why the guys are unanimous about the weakest SEC opponent for the Tigers* how much does having a returning quarterback carry you in these rankings?* is DJ Lagway getting the Jackson Arnold treatment?* Mississippi State might be sneaky* trying to split the Florida and Vanderbilt back-to-back* will Tennessee or Ole Miss be a tougher road test?* a prediction about the Auburn-LSU day game* a surprisingly tough question about Alabama* the missing piece for Georgia’s machine* Justin and Dan recap the World Cup so far* who is older: Lionel Messi or Kodi Burns?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) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) 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
Jul 8
1 hr 31 min
Episode 597: Show Biz Kids (feat. Adam Cole & Jordan Hill)
With Justin on leave, Dan Peck pilots an episode featuring chats with Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser and Jordan Hill of Dawgs247.Among the topics discussed:* Jason Alexander’s performance as George Costanza on Seinfeld* Lessons from the end of the season for Auburn’s baseball team* Reasons to believe AU will be a trendy pick going into the 2027 baseball season* Butch Thompson’s success developing young players into contributors* Auburn football players who have improved their standing since arriving on campus* “Not into it”* Movie chatter with Jordan Hill* Wait, did Dan say “quabserver”* 1% movie fandom* The best movies of 1995* the cinema of the 1970s* And a whole lot more! 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. 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
Jul 3
1 hr 39 min
Episode 596: Unlikely Allies (feat. Nicole Auerbach)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comNicole Auerbach of NBC Sports returns to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, the 2026 CFB season and how Auburn can follow Indiana’s example. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include:* what Nicole learned from her first visit to SEC meetings in Destin* why the SEC and the Big Ten are teaming up vs. the Protect College Sports Act* what things shoul…
Jun 25
8 min
Episode 595: Ramblin' Road Trip
Justin and Dan take a spin through the SEC opponents Auburn basketball will face next season and talk heavily hyped events on the Plains. Topics for this episode include:* some early housekeeping notes, including a farewell to the Wings studio* how it’s hard to predict anything about LSU, Auburn’s third home-and-home foe* why Justin thinks Auburn is in a large second tier in the SEC for next season* who could unseat Florida for a title?* Dan’s favorite SEC rosters outside of the superpower in Gainesville* some fortunate home draws for the Tigers next season* a clear bottom tier in the conference, at least on paper* Justin’s SEC teams (including Auburn) he expects to exceed their projections* Auburn football stays hot on the recruiting trail* how do you drive from Auburn to Troy?* ObservFour: most anticipated Auburn games of the past* Ella Langley’s homecoming concerts on the Plains* Dan debuts a new game to close the showIf 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) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) 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
Jun 23
1 hr 28 min
Episode 594: The States of the Programs 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comThe Justins (Ferguson & Lee, Observer & Torch) take the summer break to go through all 17 of Auburn’s varsity sports teams. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* Year 2 for soccer in a new era* Alex Golesh “getting it” and defining success in Year 1 for football* a Torch guarantee about volleyball* somewhat unfamiliar territory for equestrian* was that a Year -1 for women’s basketball?* men’s basketball’s potential step before the leap* a new coach but a familiar roster in gymnastics* the age-old swimming and diving talk* men’s tennis’ youth movement and women’s tennis’ encore* what can baseball do to get back to Omaha and become an S-tier program?* the make-or-break season ahead for softball* women’s golf getting back to title contention and the men’s golf powerhouse* why you need to pay more attention to trackThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Subscribe to The Auburn Torch for full coverage of more than a dozen Tigers sports.
Jun 18
10 min
Episode 593: Four the People
Justin and Dan roll out an ObservFour episode, covering Auburn football All-SEC picks, basketball players they were wrong about and more. Topics for this show include:* maybe Xavier Atkins isn’t done improving * you don’t want offense that’s “easy to defend”* the Return of the Mack(pherson)* Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan* Dan is brave enough to admit he doubted Walker Kessler at first* The Guys advocate for a blockbuster friendly at JHS next summer* quasi-obscure movie recommendationsIf 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) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) 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
Jun 16
1 hr 44 min
Episode 592: Crootin' & Shootin' (feat. Christian Clemente)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comChristian “Chip” Clemente of Auburn247 joins Justin and Dan to talk Auburn football’s massive recruiting surge and Auburn golf’s national title. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* Alex Golesh’s approach to recruiting and why it is resonating* what Christian sees in Auburn’s 2027 commitments* Auburn’s remarkable success recruiting running backs* Jackson Koivun’s place in Auburn history* the bright future for Auburn men’s golf* NIL’s role in keeping superstar golfers in college* by popular demand, The Guys try to go 82-0This is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.
Jun 12
4 min
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