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Austin & Birm

97.1 The Fan
Ohio State
Ohio State University
Ohio State Football
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ryan Day
Transfer Portal
Cotton Bowl
Big Ten Championship
Brian Hartline
Indiana
College Football Playoff
Matt Patricia
Miami
Recruiting
Jeremiah Smith
Arthur Smith
NFL Draft
Kenyatta Jackson
Football
College Football

Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham live and breathe the Scarlet and Gray. As trusted insiders on the Ohio State beat, they bring unmatched access and perspective from inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to the Horseshoe and beyond. If it’s happening in Buckeye Nation, they’re on it.

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Ohio State football is a nonstop business and The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show is a nonstop endeavor as well. It's Friday so we're answering your questions. Want to have yours answered y the guys? Email them at TheAustinandBirmShow@gmail.com. Kee... more

The Austin & Birm Show is back with another episode of The Beat and it’s another three thoughts Thursday as the guys preview another key recruiting weekend and begin to look ahead at the top questions that Ohio State may still have with just about tw... more

It's time for another fun, casual conversation at Roosters restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus. This week, former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show to discuss the latest happenings around the B... more

Ohio State players were all over the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Tuesday and more than a few, including Epi Sitanilei, caught our attention as they continue to work toward the 2026 season. This is The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show. Keep your ho... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Zwick
Former Ohio State quarterback
Former OSU player
Episode: The Live Show: Ohio State business picking up on recruiting trail, playoff debate rages on
Kevin Ries
Director of Football Equipment Services, Ohio State
Ohio State University
Episode: The Beat: Ohio State EQ behind the scenes as Buckeyes update look for 2026 and beyond
Kevin Reese
Director of Football Equipment Services
Ohio State
Episode: The Beat: Ohio State-related questions on Buckeyes recruiting, coaching legacies, turf and more
Wyatt Smith
Defensive end recruit mentioned on Sunday commitment
St. Thomas Aquinas, Ohio State recruiting target
Episode: The Live Show at Roosters: Evaluating Ohio State fashion choices, talking major new commitment
KJ Hill
USF coach and former Ohio State wide receiver
University of South Florida
Episode: The Beat: KJ Hill talks career path from Ohio State to NFL to first-coaching job at South Florida
Brian Hartline
Head football coach at USF
South Florida Bulls
Episode: The Beat: Brian Hartline talks decision to leave Ohio State, his vision for building USF program
RJ Day
Northwestern commit and son of Ryan Day
Northwestern University
Episode: The Live Show at Roosters: RJ Day picks Northwestern, previewing a chat with Brian Hartline
Jeremy Birmingham
Buckeye football analyst and co-host on the show
The Live Show
Episode: The Live Show at Roosters: Which Ohio State players have us most excited after spring
Zach Boren
Former Ohio State linebacker, NFL draft analyst
Ohio State Buckeyes (alumnus)
Episode: The Beat: What NFL Draft success means for Ohio State, impact on future roster building for Buckeyes

Hosts

Austin Ward
Host with Buckeye beat coverage and insider access across OSU football and related coverage.
Jeremy Birmingham
Co-host and Buckeye insider with deep OSU program knowledge and access to practice insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • Personal opinion

    Use to be my favorite show but now it feels like a spot for self advertisement. Sorry just the way I feel probably not important but I definitely have changed my podcasts .

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    NC Buck
    United States4 months ago
  • Radical Ad

    This broadcast is brought to you by an ad for Jasmine Crockett. They have no standard in terms of the ads that they will run, so I have no interest in continuing to listen to this podcast.

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    1
    massbuck
    United States4 months ago
  • Best in the Biz

    Adam King is not a voice that carries any credibility with OSU football. He’s the only weak-link on this podcast. As a true recruiting junkie, I can confidently say Birm is the best in the business, when it comes to OSU recruiting Info, and it’s not even close.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bad for business 1
    United States5 months ago
  • Pretty good!

    Pretty good podcast, except for the episodes with TV’s Adam King. They should bring back Landis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ac144701
    United States5 months ago
  • Birm

    5 star Love Birm. Austin, eeh.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MikeBucks4Life7!
    United States7 months ago

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Many fans praise the hosts' depth of knowledge and sense of humor.
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The Beat: Picking most impactful Ohio State newcomers, gearing up for summer camps
Q: Which position groups look most set and where could newcomers make the biggest impact?
The hosts agree that offense could be the tougher predictor this year, with Kyle Parker and the receiving corps offering the most potential for early impact, while the defense could benefit from in-place veterans plus standout newcomers like Earl Little Jr.
The Beat: Picking most impactful Ohio State newcomers, gearing up for summer camps
Q: Did you have to go to recruiting camps to get an offer?
Zach explains that he did not attend the traditional camp circuit; he committed early and later attended a one-day Ohio State camp, illustrating how different pathways can lead to a national program.
The Beat: What Ohio State needs to accomplish in summer workouts, Buckeyes to watch
Q: What goes into a team run and how does it differ from a winter workout?
Team runs are more about group effort and leadership—if one member fails the conditioning test, everyone runs again, unlike winter where individual lifts and bench/squat pushes dominate.
The Beat: Ohio State-related questions on Buckeyes recruiting, coaching legacies, turf and more
Q: Is it a bad look for a turf that was put in four years ago, and what's the current administration's stance on it?
The panel acknowledges past concerns with the old turf; the current administration is credited for addressing the issue, with improved longevity plans and newer turf features.
The Beat: Ohio State-related questions on Buckeyes recruiting, coaching legacies, turf and more
Q: Where do you think Ryan Day ranks among Ohio State head coaches all time? And can you list your top three Ohio State coaches of all time?
They both give Day credit for sustained success and argue he'll likely be in the top three, with Woody Hayes at #1 and Urban Meyer debated for #2 depending on criteria, but a definitive ranking hinges on future championships and era-specific comparisons.

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Two regular hosts provide insider-level Buckeye Nation coverage, with a focus on Ohio State football, spring practice, roster depth, and recruiting. Episodes frequently unpack on-field development, position battles, NIL-era roster strategies, transfers, and coaching insights, often weaving in behind-the-scenes notes from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and practice clips. Noteworthy is the duo's access-driven, conversational style and willingness to dissect strategy, leadership dynamics, and depth across tight end, linebacker, and offensive line groups, making it a go-to for listeners who want practical, inside-baseball analysis and speculative roster implications.

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1. Justin Zwick
2. Kevin Ries
3. Kevin Reese
4. Wyatt Smith
5. KJ Hill
6. Brian Hartline
7. RJ Day
8. Jeremy Birmingham

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