Advertise on podcast: The Tim May Show featuring Clay Hall

Jeff Snook joins Tim to talk a little Ohio State football and a lot of Super Bowl. Primarily, Tim's good buddy weighs in on where he's in terms of prop wagers regarding New England and Seattle in Super Bowl LX. Of course, former Ohio State stars Jaxon Smith-Njigba, TreVeyon Henderson and Mike Vrabel figure heavily in the conversation.

Brian Hartline joins Clay and Tim to talk about a lot of things, starting with gaining that coveted career bump to head coach for the first time for South Florida. Of course, the timing of it all, on Wednesday for Ohio State in its Big Ten Championship game with Indiana, which also happened to be the first day of the December signing period for the Buckeyes' 2026 recruiting class, could have been better. But he's settled in now during a frenetic two months that included USF recruiting, transfer portal juggling, and - oh yes - hiring 45 or more coaches, coaching assistants, administrative staff, and the like. What a ride!

Mike Vrabel has led the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl in his first season as head coach. His former Ohio State teammate Ryan Miller isn't overly surprised, though it takes a little luck along the way to get there, too. But Miller joins Tim to talk about what he could see coming from Vrabel way back when they were teammates at OSU in the mid-90s, when those John Cooper recruiting classes and teams buoyed the Buckeyes back to prominence. And Miller, Vrabel and Luke Fickell had such a bond that in 1999 they founded the Second and Seven Foundation, whose primary focus was the promotion of reading aloud to second graders and providing them with books, and which has grown to national impact through these last three decades, with all three still very much involved.

Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins Clay and Tim to talk a myriad of subjects, starting with the Pro Football Hall of Fame snub of 6-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick as a first-ballot member. Plus, we continue to chronicle the chaos of major college football off the field, including the Darian Mensah and Dabo Swinney episodes. What the hell is going on? Where are the authorities?

It’s a lively Monday edition of The Tim May Show featuring Clay Hall — with Jeff Snook stepping in while Clay has a well-earned snow-day. 🟥 Tim May and Jeff Snook open the show with a tribute to Mike Vrabel, who has guided New England’s once-proud franchise back to the Super Bowl.🟥 The conversation then shifts to Ryan Day’s hire of Arthur Smith, the longtime NFL offensive coordinator now tasked with elevating Ohio State’s offense.🟥 Plus: a look at the Buckeyes’ heavy presence in the Super Bowl, what it says about the program, and why Ohio State’s NFL pipeline remains elite. As always when Tim and Jeff get together, the discussion is spirited, opinionated, and packed with insider perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share💬 What do you think of Arthur Smith running Ryan Day’s offense?

Leadership. Discipline. Culture. Winning. On this episode of The Tim May Show, Tim May and Clay Hall are joined by Brian Kight, author of the Daily Discipline newsletter, for a deep, fascinating conversation on what truly drives elite programs. Kight shares firsthand insight from helping build Urban Meyer’s championship leadership model—developed alongside his late father—and explains why discipline, clarity, and standards still separate the best from the rest. The discussion also breaks down why leaders like Lane Kiffin and Curt Cignetti are thriving in today’s chaotic college football landscape—and what other programs get wrong when trying to copy success. This is a masterclass in leadership that goes far beyond football. 📌 Topics Include:• Building championship culture• Discipline vs. motivation• Why standards matter more than slogans• Leadership lessons from title teams• Applying elite coaching principles to life & business 🎧 Don’t miss one of the most compelling leadership conversations we’ve had on the show.

We've got the details on next year's Buckeye-Hoosier showdown in Bloomington. Plus, is Indiana's National Championship the greatest sports story of all time? Former OSU & NFL linebacker Matt Wilhelm & one of the top sportswriters & authors, Jeff Snook, discuss the Hoosiers place in history & the impact on the Big Ten.

It’s a Wilhelm Weekend on The Tim May Show feat. Clay Hall. Ohio State All-American, National Champion, and Super Bowl winner Matt Wilhelm joins Clay Hall and Tim May for a must-listen breakdown of the College Football Playoff national championship matchup between Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. What makes this matchup so compelling, and how did college football get here? Then the conversation turns to the transfer portal — and the talent gusher flowing straight into Ohio State Buckeyes. From proven contributors to battle-tested players arriving from powerhouse programs like Alabama Crimson Tide, the Buckeyes are once again adapting faster than the rest of the sport. Wilhelm brings the player’s perspective on why adaptation is no longer optional in college football — it’s survival. NIL, portal strategy, roster churn, and culture all collide as Ohio State reloads with championship expectations still firmly in place. If you want real insight from someone who’s been in the locker room, on the field, and at the highest levels of the game, this episode delivers. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Buckeyes insight with Tim May & Clay Hall

A wild College Football Playoff matchup and a legendary Buckeye moment headline this episode of The Tim May Show feat. Clay Hall. National college football writer Bill Bender joins the show to break down the chaos, intrigue, and national implications of the College Football Playoff National Championship showdown between Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. How did we get here, what does it mean for the sport, and how strange does this title game feel compared to the sport’s traditional power structure? But the biggest news of the day hits closer to home. Former Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker and current linebackers coach James Laurinaitis has been announced as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Tim May and Clay Hall react to what this honor means for Laurinaitis’ legacy, Ohio State history, and the evolution of Buckeye greatness across generations. Insight, perspective, laughs, and big-picture college football talk—this episode has it all.

College football recruiting pioneer Bill Kurelic joins Tim May and Clay Hall for an in-depth conversation on how the recruiting world has transformed — and why today’s landscape feels like “daily chaos.” Kurelic, one of the original trailblazers of recruiting coverage and a longtime authority on Ohio State football, reflects on turning a curiosity in the 1980s into a groundbreaking career that helped define an entire industry. Though he retired in November 2025, his perspective on the transfer portal, NIL, revenue sharing, and modern roster management is more relevant than ever. From the old days of handwritten letters and personal relationships to today’s nonstop portal movement and NIL negotiations, this episode offers rare historical context and insight from someone who saw it all up close. If you want to understand how college football recruiting got here — and where it’s headed next — this is a must-watch conversation. 👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe for more college football insight and exclusive interviews

Ohio State is reloading, shuffling, trying to retain, and more in this transfer portal window period, and not just when it comes to players. Keeping DC Matt Patricia for at least another year also seems to be part of the mission. Haley Nelson - Director of Communications for The Ohio Casa/Gal Association joins the show. Plus, Indiana fans, long-starved for a football team that matters, have come out of the woodwork in these latest two seasons, so we talk to two of them on what the Curt Cignetti phenomenon has meant to them and their "basketball school ."

Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins Tim again, and this time to talk College Football Playoff semifinals, the Big Ten is better than the Southeastern Conference debate, and more. He also gives his p8cks to advance to the CFP title game. Then it's Wilhelm Wednesday again as he and Tim talk Ohio State football and all that entails.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork sits down with Clay and Tim to talk football finish, basketball showdown with unbeaten Nebraska and more. And that includes his take on how the College Football Playoff format could be better - 16 teams, high seeds hosting with no long layoffs - and the need for structure to the current chaotic transfer portal/NIL whirlpool that it seems only Federal legislation can corral.

Ohio State took it on the chin in its upset loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on New Year's Eve at the Cotton Bowl. The favorite to win the Playoff, the Buckeyes - reigning champions - were ousted after their Game 1 this time. Clay, guest Jeff Snook, and Tim review what went wrong, and at times, the discussion becomes heated.

New Year’s Eve brought a special guest and a special rewind on The Tim May Show feat. Clay Hall. Former Ohio State Buckeyes standout and Super Bowl–caliber defender turned vascular surgeon Simon Fraser joined Tim and Clay to relive Ohio State’s unforgettable 2002 national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes. Fraser—who anchored one of the most dominant defenses in Buckeye history—breaks down how that legendary 2002 unit stacks up against today’s No. 1 defense in the country, currently residing in The Shoe. The conversation spans scheme, toughness, preparation, leadership, and how elite defense translates across eras. And yes… the show literally paused as the on-call doctor stepped away to consult on a patient—because when duty calls, it really calls. Football history, modern analysis, and real-life perspective—all in one memorable New Year’s Eve episode.