Austin & Birm

Episodes

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  The Pregame Keys: Ohio State must bring pressure, protect Luke Fahey to get back on winning track 14.11.2026 10m

  Ohio State must get to the quarterback early and often to get back on the winning path against Northwestern at Ohio Stadium. These are the pregame keys for the Buckeyes as Ryan Day and his team continue to try and find a road to the college football playoff.
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  Bold Predictions: Ohio State defense can bounce back against Northwestern, backup quarterback 13.11.2026 22m

  It's Bold Predictions as Ohio State gets ready to square off against Northwestern in a game that sees the Buckeyes "desperate" for a win according to Ryan Day. How can it be accomplished? The Austin & Birm Show has some score predictions and Bold Predictions for how Ohio State gets it done versus the Wildcats.
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  The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Ryan Day, Buckeyes offense, quarterback talk, recruiting and more 13.11.2026 51m

  It's Friday on The Beat and that means it's another mailbag edition of The Austin & Birm Show as Ohio State fans from around the world get their thoughts into the guys. This week, it's a loaded mailbag talking about all kinds of big picture issues around this chaotic and at times flat out strange Buckeyes football season. Want to get your question on the next show? Email TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com and let the guys know what you're thinking.
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  Talking Schott: How Ohio State can spring November upset, getting to know shooter Jimmie Williams 12.11.2026 24m

  Ohio State has posted a couple tuneup victories at home over the last week, and now it heads back on the road for a measuring-stick matchup with UConn on Friday night. The Buckeyes aren’t backing down from the challenge, and the rising presence of Jimmie Williams off the bench would figure to be an integral piece of any upset bid against the Huskies. Williams chats about his fascinating journey back home to the Buckeye State and much more as he joins Austin Ward and Jacob Rhymer for Talking Schott.
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  The Beat: Analyzing what Ohio State can fix ahead of Northwestern with varied Buckeyes issues 12.11.2026 30m

  It's a Three Thoughts Thursday on The Beat as The Austin & Birm Show try to analyze what Ohio State issues can actually be fixed by the time the Buckeyes hit the field on Saturday against Northwestern. Answers are hard to come by for a team that seems to have a number of issues.
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  Snap Judgments: Ohio State weighs personnel, aims for more energy in must-win Northwestern matchup 11.11.2026 16m

  Ohio State is midway through its preparations for a must-win matchup on Saturday against Northwestern. And after practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day was joined by linebacker Christian Alliegro and center Carson Hinzman to offer some insight on the mindset of the team on the heels of consecutive losses that have pushed the season to the brink. Ohio State is weighing changes to the lineup and also has a couple more injuries to monitor, which Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham discuss on a Woody Wednesday version of Snap Judgments.
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  The Beat: Ohio State has players it can build around for rest of 2026 as Buckeyes look to right ship 11.11.2026 35m

  It's a bit of a meandering Stock Watch on this Wednesday's edition of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show. How can Ohio State bounce back this season and keep an eye on 2027 as well? That's one of the biggest challenges facing Ryan Day and the Buckeyes but there are a couple of guys that this team can build around.
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  Snap Judgments: Ohio State must face new 'reality' as Buckeyes coaches look for answers, fixes 10.11.2026 16m

  It was a weird Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and coordinators Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia met with the media to try and answer questions about where things have gone wrong for this year's Buckeyes team. It's hard to say that any answers were found. Snap Judgments from Ohio State as the Buckeyes continue to reel following back-to-back losses.
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  The Beat: Ohio State search for answers, salvaging Buckeyes season starts with coaching staff 10.11.2026 29m

  Ohio State will have coach Ryan Day at the podium like usual on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, but he won’t be alone. Both Buckeyes coordinators will also be available to the media, and there is no shortage of questions for Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia on the heels of consecutive losses that have pushed the program to the brink of elimination in every championship race this season. Television’s Adam King throws out a theory for what has gone wrong for the program along with his typical batch of questions on a TalKing Tuesday on The Beat with Austin Ward.
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  The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State, Oregon fallout as Buckeyes pride has unexpected November test 09.11.2026 50m

  It's a fun, casual conversation at Roosters restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus as The Austin & Birm Show reflect on the latest Ohio State football game—a disappointing loss against Oregon—and try to predict where things go from here for the Buckeyes. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bikes, golf carts, and more. Whether you are looking for speed, power, or versatility, Tansky powersports has something for everyone.
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  Snap Judgments: Ohio State special teams struggles mean quick hook for new assistant Robby Discher 09.11.2026 12m

  Ohio State made the first of what could be multiple assistant coaching changes with Monday's announcement that Robby Discher would be let go by the Buckeyes and Ryan Day. Snap Judgments about what that means for Ohio State.
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  The Beat: Ohio State, Ryan Day at program-defining point after failing to meet championship standard 09.11.2026 25m

  Ohio State wasn’t able to respond to adversity for the second week in a row, and now it finds itself outside of the championship race both in the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff in early November. There are still three games left for the Buckeyes this season, but coach Ryan Day is already facing a critical set of decisions to chart the course for the future of the program. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren offers his insight on the shocking loss to Oregon and what comes next for the Buckeyes now during his weekly Boren Blitz with Austin Ward on The Beat.
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  Snap Judgments: Ohio State loses again, Buckeyes season goals dashed in three-systems failure 07.11.2026 26m

  Ohio State lost again and the Buckeyes playoff hopes are gone. So what has to happen now? The Austin & Birm Show have some first thoughts from another mindboggling loss, this time at Ohio Stadium against Oregon.
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  The Pregame Keys: Ohio State injury updates as Buckeyes face Oregon in pressure-filled return home 07.11.2026 10m

  It's been a month since Ohio State played at home and the Buckeyes return to Ohio Stadium for a pressure-filled, season-defining game against a wounded batch of Oregon Ducks. What do the Buckeyes need to win? Here are some pregame keys from The Austin & Birm Show.
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  Bold Predictions: Ohio State needs pressure to withstand pressure of huge moment against Oregon 06.11.2026 26m

  The Austin & Birm Show are at Ohio Stadium with just a little over 24 hours until the Buckeyes face the Oregon Ducks in the biggest game of the season for Ryan Day and his Ohio State squad. How can the Buckeyes win this game and keep their season alive? Let's dive into some Bold Predictions.
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  The Beat: Ohio State mailbag as Buckeyes, fans are on ropes with a huge game against Oregon on tap 06.11.2026 51m

  It's Friday on The Beat and that means it's time for another round of mailbag questions with The Austin & Birm Show as Ohio State looks to bounce back and keep its playoff hopes alive despite intense pressure, expectations and challenges facing the Buckeyes this season.
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  Talking Schott: John Mobley Jr. chats leadership, on-court development, plus lessons from opening loss for Ohio State 05.11.2026 22m

  Ohio State went on the road and battled deep into the game before dropping its opener against a top-25 opponent in BYU on Monday. In between that debut and the first home matchup of the season on Friday, star Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. chatted with Jacob Rhymer and Austin Ward on Talking Schott about a wide-ranging number of topics on and off the court. Get to know Mobley a bit better before he and the Buckeyes get another chance to learn more about themselves on Friday evening against Youngstown State.
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  The Beat: Ohio State questions ahead of Oregon game, looking for Buckeyes personality 05.11.2026 26m

  The Beat is back for another Three Thoughts Thursday as Ohio State gets ready to begin its defacto playoff stretch with a huge home game against a wounded, but still very talented, Oregon team.
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  Snap Judgments: Ohio State injury report looks better, Buckeyes leaders being tested in key week 04.11.2026 17m

  It's Wednesday and the Buckeyes are back on the practice field despite a rainy Columbus night with all focus on getting healthy physically and mentally with a huge game against Oregon on tap. Following a Ryan Day press conference and a few players talking to the media, The Austin & Birm Show shared some first thoughts from the evening on Snap Judgments.
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  The Beat: Ohio State stock watch as key Buckeyes need to step further into leadership roles 04.11.2026 28m

  Welcome back to The Beat as The Austin & Birm Show take stock of the Buckeyes roster following Saturday's loss at USC. Ohio State is too far into the season to see too much "movement" in terms of roles and responsibilities but there's a leadership vacuum visible and some key players have done their best to mitigate that over the last month.