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Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived Aug 26, 2026

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Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Todd McShay to discuss the biggest headlines heading into the college football season. Then the guys give their Week Zero predictions

(0:00) Intro

(16:10) One big guest (Todd McShay)

(01:17:23) One big prediction (Week Zero)

(01:31:09) Tailgate preseason awards

(01:48:06) Headlines of the week

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Todd McShay
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Van, and Joel discuss Clemson being left out of the AP Top 25 and why Oregon is not number one. Plus, the guys pick their conference winners (including the Pac-12). Then they wrap up with the Headlines of the Week.

(00:00) Intro

(13:30) One Big Reaction (AP Top 25)

(47:02) One Big Question

(01:05:03) One Big Prediction

(01:20:00) Overreaction of the Week

(01:40:15) Headlines of the Week

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments Aug 12, 2026

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Tate, Van, and Joel gear up as they break down The Athletic's annual "Freaks List" and then give their thoughts on which week of the CFB season will be the best

(00:00) Intro

(15:58) One Big Reaction (The "Freaks List")

(47:06) One Big Question

(59:20) Overreaction of the Week

(01:09:20) Headlines of the Week

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act Aug 05, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Van, and Joel are closer than ever to the start of the 2026 CFB season

(00:00) Intro

(13:33) ALS challenge

(22:35) Coaches Poll Top 25 reactions

(42:31) New coaches, biggest splash

(01:22:53) Akron offensive coordinator raffle

(01:36:11) Top five headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode Jul 29, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Van, and Joel crack open the "Tailbag" (mailbag) to answer your most pressing college football questions.

(05:37) Ultimate tailgate venues

(12:11) CFB super league

(17:07) A new playoff system

(20:00) More respect for Pat White

(25:44) Tailgate ‘Rewatchables’ pick

(29:34) 'Year of the Bull'

(33:30) Joel’s top cities to live in

(36:02) Most attractive men

(40:02) Joel has ADHD?

(55:34) Lionel Richie invented "raise the roof"?

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA? Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines as the college football offseason heads into the homestretch.

(0:00) Intro

(02:46) ALS challenge

(29:34) Coaches on the hot seat

(42:36) The SEC’s plan B

(51:34) QB rankings

(01:07:18) Michigan athletic director leaving

(01:20:04) Lane Kiffin as Adonis

(01:24:03) Who wore it better?

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?! Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van take a break from the fútbol to talk through college football’s biggest story lines.

(0:00) Intro

(19:28) “Ho sh-t” or “no sh-t”?

(48:42) Best players of all time by jersey number

(01:06:04) College fantasy football

(01:18:01) Big 12 and Monster Energy partnership

(01:22:43) Brian Kelly on his Notre Dame exit

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12 Jul 01, 2026

Show notes

A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break.

(0:00) Intro
(15:45) Manning Passing Academy
(32:14) Did John Mateer get too buff?
(51:40) 'EA Sports CFB 27' ratings reveal
(55:48) World Cup sh-t talk
(01:09:38) Unfair expectations for Arch Manning last year?
(01:21:04) CFL closes the door on Brendan Sorsby
(01:25:54) Return of the Pac-12
(01:40:42) Chris Johnson's ALS announcement
(01:49:00) The white Lakers and LeBron leaving

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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NBA Draft Reactions, Hallmark Movies, and the Life and Times of Ben Carson Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

It’s the offseason (and a slower news week). The fellas hit on a variety of topics, so buckle up.

(0:00) Intro

(4:31) NBA draft reactions

(23:00) Eva Longoria and Hallmark movies

(41:46) The Stacey Dash and Ben Carson tangent

(1:05:36) Brian Kelly calling games for CBS

(1:07:25) Age-based eligibility

(1:09:31) Lane Kiffin headed to the top?

(1:11:42) QBs at Manning camp

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Brendan Sorsby’s Lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, Joins. Plus, Collective Bargaining in CFB Jun 17, 2026

Show notes

Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments.

(0:00) Intro
(10:26) Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft
(28:38) Sorsby worth a first-round pick?
(30:58) Jeffrey Kessler joins the show
(01:21:23) Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027?
(01:23:47) Dabo Swinney on the state of CFB
(01:31:10) SMU’s title chances
(01:36:47) James Franklin’s vision
(01:46:28) Army's football sponsorship
(01:47:32) One Big Debate: Jalen Brunson and the salary cap

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Jeffrey Kessler
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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