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2020/09/01
Latest episode
2026/10/16
Average duration
50 min.
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4 days
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Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com
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Episode 625: Raising the Barn (feat. Jordan Hill) (Georgia Preview)
2026/10/16
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In a Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry tradition, Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 is here to preview Auburn at Georgia with Justin and Dan. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* the importance of a fast start
* turnovers
* potential vulnerabilities in Georgia’s lineup
* “The only way out is through”
* how Auburn’s run defense responds after getting hatcheted in Knoxville
* screens and draws
* Georgia’s secret weapon: depth
* Mabsolutely
* a little bonus Grubserver chatter
* Dan and Jordan review the 1985 film Witness
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Episode 624: Nothing But Net, Volume VII
2026/10/11
Justin and Dan go through their annual position-by-position breakdown of the Auburn basketball roster before the season gets rolling. Topics for this episode include:
* the preseason SEC outlook
* what is at stake for the Tigers in 2026-2027
* “Overton and Pettiford” sounds like a singer-songwriter duo
* “Le Croque Monstre”
* Lobburn?
* “He goes like…
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Episode 623: Adapt or Die (Tennessee Recap)
2026/10/05
Justin and Dan break down Auburn football’s loss at Tennessee and takes a look at what could conceivably change during the off week. Topics for this episode include:
* the distance between here and there
* knowing what you can’t do
* surprising defensive problems
* how offensive lines get better over time
* precision
* outsmarting yourself
* Omar’s here
* 1990s & 2000s alternative rock
* the Orthodox SEC
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Episode 622: Step Up to the Piñata (Tennessee Preview)
2026/10/01
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Justin and Dan break down Auburn’s first shot at an upset in this challenging October slate: The first trip to Tennessee since 2013. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* hackers
* rushing the passer without blitzing
* running a “let ‘er rip” offense
* why a slow start is a recipe for disaster
* Auburn’s secondary
* the baby bulls on Auburn’s offensive line
* why this feels like a game where special teams could really matter
* the oeuvre of Weird Al Yankovic
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Episode 621: The Lifeboat (Vanderbilt Recap)
2026/09/28
Justin and Dan break down Auburn football finding a way to get a rare SEC home win before heading into a daunting October stretch. Topics for this episode include:
* the last time Auburn won an SEC game at home in regulation
* winning at the line of scrimmage
* massive contributions from special teams
* The X(avier Atkins) Factor
* avoiding second-and-long
* power hitters in Auburn’s lineup
* pushing a big “let ‘er rip” button
* desperation
* “Pass the DDP”
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Episode 620: Anchors Away (Vanderbilt Preview)
2026/09/24
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Justin and Dan preview what has become a very critical early-season test for the Tigers as the Commodores come to town. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* there’s still time… for now
* does Auburn need a bigger boat?
* how will the defense respond?
* the high cost of a slow start for the offense
* where Byrum Brown needs to improve (and how his teammates and coaches can help)
* why 3rd and long simply can’t be an issue for the defense
* the treacherous road ahead
* Johni Broome: come talk movies with us
* the best TV shows of the 2000s
* Dan went to Dumb Starbucks???
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Episode 619: Hurricane Season (Florida Recap)
2026/09/21
Justin and Dan tackle all the angles of what went wrong for Auburn against Florida in another missed opportunity at home. Topics for this episode include:
* the “deflating” distance between these two programs
* it’s not just one thing on defense, it’s a lot of things
* insufficient funds on money downs
* a confident performance by Florida’s offense
* can Auburn’s secondary board up the windows and batten down the hatches?
* offense: good, bad, and ugly
* how long will fans keep providing this atmosphere?
* a champagne glass full of swamp water
* an “existential” Vanderbilt game
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Episode 618: It’s So Back (Florida Preview)
2026/09/17
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For the first time ever, The Auburn Observer podcast gets to break down a football matchup between Auburn and Florida. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* Auburn vs. Florida through the years
* why last year’s USF vs. Florida game matters (and why it doesn’t)
* precision
* the potential for an Elijah Melendez Game
* Auburn’s offensive line
* one of these teams will be 3-0 and trendy
* weathering the storm
* “pure, unadulterated, military-grade college football”
* Tom Petty
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Episode 617: Physical Media (Southern Miss Recap)
2026/09/14
Justin and Dan break down Auburn taking care of business against Southern Miss in a dominant but less-than-perfect home opener. Topics for this episode include:
* Justin sounds human again
* not being satisfied with a blowout win
* fan boat cruising with Byrum Brown
* a “Get ‘em” mentality
* an exciting start for the receivers
* the Red Turtle Shells (Auburn’s linebackers)
* going for points at the end of the half
* “the Florida game” and what it means to longtime fans
* “this aggression will not stand, man”
* Dan’s ode to the Capri Theater
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Episode 616: Hop on the Fan Boat (Southern Miss Preview)
2026/09/10
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Justin (bad voice) and Dan (good voice) share their thoughts on what Auburn needs to do against an opponent full of unknowns. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* Justin’s voice getting even worse! (sorry)
* lessons from Auburn’s win over Baylor
* redecorating on the interior offensive line
* the need to cruise
* the Et…
Where You Should Eat in Auburn on a Game Weekend: 2026 Edition
2026/09/09
It’s the fourth annual Auburn Grubserver podcast episode, sharing our subscribers’ recommendations for where people should eat in the Auburn area on a football game weekend.
Hundreds of sickos submitted their ballots. Justin and Dan go through some of their favorites, welcome some special friends of the program to hear their picks and induct the top vote-getter of the year into the Grubserver Hall of Fame — joining previous inductees Pannie George’s and Byron’s.
Listen as Justin tries to power through his sinus-affected 90s alternative rock voice and Dan throws out impromptu picks for meatless dishes and Montgomery recs.
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Episode 615: Just Bearly (Baylor Recap)
2026/09/07
Justin and Dan break down how Auburn was able to escape Atlanta with a 17-16 win over Baylor — and what all the Tigers must improve. Topics for this episode include:
* making big plays late in a close game
* “Nuclear” Winters
* Auburn’s offense: the good, the bad, and the ugly
* playing at a brisk tempo
* the importance of a pass rush
* overreacting and underreacting to Auburn’s pass defense
* the decision to move the game to Atlanta
* The Observer Gameday Chat Room is already a box office smash
* Coyote vs. Acme
* R.I.P. Butcher
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Episode 614: ‘Tis the Season (Baylor Preview)
2026/09/03
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Justin and Dan break down all the angles of the official start of the Alex Golesh Era — the Tigers vs. the Bears, this time in Atlanta. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* a lot has changed since the last time The Guys did one of these
* can Baylor block Auburn?
* can Auburn block Baylor?
* sources: they’re going with 17 at QB
* the potential of Auburn’s pass rush
* the futility of going fast without going forward
* Auburn’s home-away-from-home field advantage
* you deserve it
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Episode 613: One More Spin
2026/08/31
Justin and Dan go position-by-position through Auburn football’s 2026 roster heading into the season opener against Baylor this week. Topics for this episode include:
* Auburn, AKA “EllaWood”
* Defensive reserves who could still play an important role this season
* the last time Auburn had a linebacker like Xavier Atkins
* Justin’s biggest concern about the defense
* how good does the OL need to be?
* tight end productivity and how to quantify it
* 17 Again
* America’s Most Beloved Living Entertainer: Hanks? Denzel? Oprah? Kermit?
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Episode 612: You Can Put It on the Board
2026/08/27
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Justin and Dan make their final four predictions — to varying levels of boldness — for Auburn football’s 2026 season. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:
* THE BOLDEST PREDICTIONS IN OBSERVER PODCAST HISTORY
* “shedding the exoskeleton of the offseason”
* the chances of a 1000-yard season for Jeremia…
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patrickk26 2024/08/23
Cooking with Gas
I cannot overstate how much joy this show brings me. Getting a notification that a new episode of the Observer pod has dropped instantly gets me excit...
Tall Wonder 2024/08/14
New work phone new review
I had to get an iPhone for work stop it’s a great opportunity to submit another review. Love the coverage of football and basketball along with the va...
Jledbetter 2024/08/12
The Observer Makes Me Want to Better Myself
Auburn alum who attended 2010-2014; the most spoiled class in Auburn history. Perhaps that experience permanently inflated my Auburn expectations, but...
CCS4AU 2024/03/11
It’s tourney time!!
Great halftime putt and and incidental basketball game coverage. Hopeful for extended play in March with this fun team. It’s BASEBALL time, too!!
The Harsin Buggy 🐎 2023/12/14
Frugh Heezey
Can we take a brief moment on Sunday’s episode to reminisce on past unsung heroes from Auburn basketball’s history such as Cinmeon Bowers?
@GregL48 2023/08/31
Auburn Observer Review (in the style of Leonard’s Losers)
“Now to this season’s premier matchup: The Auburn Observer v. All other Podcasts: Justin Ferguson and the boys are heading into year 4 in the Podcast ...
GrouperboyS 2023/08/30
A-list podcast
Like any good men’s shampoo, this is a 4 in 1 podcast. Not only do you get a break down of games and rosters from Justin, you also get another podcast...
No1AUokie! 2023/08/23
Exemplary Work
Thank you Justin, Painter, Dan, and friends. 5 star content. Appreciate the hard work you guys put in!! P.S. Big movie guy, never seen Glenngarry Glen...
Millercaster 2023/08/21
Updated Review of The Auburn Observer.
Edit 8/2023:
Auburn tales take flight,
Sharpless, Peck, Ferguson's voices,
Football painted bright.
AU Dave S 2023/08/21
The best Auburn podcast
Ferg has the best Auburn analysis out there, glad I subscribed!
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