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Circling Back

Circling Back
College Football
Austin, Texas
Austin
Christmas
Texas
Football
Halloween
Underdog Fantasy
Golf
Stranger Things
College Football Playoff
Parenting
World Cup
Social Media
Baseball
Spooky Season
Stone Creek Coffee
Austin, United States
Dillon Cheverere
Rapture

A small-to-midsize podcast hosted by Dillon Cheverere, Dave Ruff, and Will deFries — three thirty-plus guys living in Austin, Texas while battling an existential crisis as they struggle to stay relevant in today's meme culture. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Subscribe on Patreon for two additional episodes every week at patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast.

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Latest Episodes

Dillon watched the Raygun doc on Netflix, the boys talk about the college football slate, Baby Gronk went OFF in his first 8th grade football game, This Weekend in Fun, Randy's Comments of the Week, and Run it Back.

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We get Small Biz September off to a hot start with a Backer's wife's romance novel, an open-face glizzy has entered the conversation, a Vanity Fair hit piece on Lane Kiffin has our attention, and Dave's GOATs can't drive.

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Dillon tells the story of a basketball falling out of the sky and onto his hood, Randy has a squirrel story from the weekend, the LSU drama is getting louder, Good Good CEO tweets at 2:38 in the morning, and Dave identifies a potential Backer of the ... more

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The boys recap their weekends, then talk about Daejon Love, the guy scamming women out of money by pretending to be a WR for the San Francisco 49ers, also Dave is on some new shit.

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Recent Guests

Taylor McHargue
CBS Sports college football analyst and former Rice Owls quarterback
CBS Sports / Inside the 12
Episode: Talking Ball with Taylor McHargue | Circling Back 8-27-26
Randall Trebek
Producer mentioned on the show
Episode: Wrigley Field, Zuck, & a Crazy Golf Scandal | Circling Back 8-10-26
Barrett Dudley
Guest, OCC/Retail Therapy
OCC; Retail Therapy
Episode: Will, Barrett & Dave Talk Shop | Circling Back 8-4-26
Randall Trambachy
Viral Instagrams frozen drink reviewer
Episode: Wrigley Field, Buzz Ballz, & Jonah Hill Wants All the Smoke | Circling Back 8-3-26
Hayden Schott
Baseball player, Texas A&M alum (part of the Schott brothers)
Schott brothers (athletes)
Episode: Hunk City, USA | Circling Back 7-22-26
Mitchell Schott
Olympic-caliber swimmer, brother of Hayden Schott
Schott brothers (athletes)
Episode: Hunk City, USA | Circling Back 7-22-26
Fortune Feimster
Comedian and actress, appeared in discussion about The Hawk
Entertainment industry
Episode: Hunk City, USA | Circling Back 7-22-26
Chelsea Cheverere
Dillon Cheverere's wife, expecting a baby
Family of the host
Episode: Dillon's Major Announcement | Circling Back 7-21-26
Will DeFries
Guest on Circling Back episode
Circling Back Podcast (guest)
Episode: Drama at the West Texas Invitational | Circling Back 7-13-26

Hosts

Dave Ruff
Host of Circling Back
Dillon Cheverere
Host of Circling Back
Will deFries
Host of Circling Back

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • 10/10

    take a shot every time will takes a step back

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DillonCoke
    United States2 months ago
  • Starting to drop off

    I hate to say it but the pod is starting to get really boring. I started listening sort of late to the game but found myself listening to the backlog and the drop off in quality is noticeable. A huge part of the podcast depends on what you guys are doing the upcoming weekend and how your weekend went…. Which doesn’t really work if you guys never do anything. That’s not to say you guys have to go on adventures every weekend, but it seems like you guys don’t find joy or entertainment in the mundan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Only getting worse
    United Statesa year ago
  • Will

    Suuuuuuuuucks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SouthernRage
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 Star Pod

    Great listen if you’re into fun and easy banter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasonleewallace
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love y’all but

    Boys, do we not know what the show is anymore? Was the internet dead? Wills gone for one epi and the show devolves to old touching base personalities and Ted Cruz impressions, y’all gave Dan less than 20 minutes,I hope Jake gets less than that next epi

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr white33
    United Statesa year ago

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Drama at the West Texas Invitational | Circling Back 7-13-26
Q: Well, I have some questions.
They discuss the food, rounds, and strategy of the WTI event, with Will providing context on pairings, course setup, and the emotional arc of the playoff.
Weather, Launch Angle, & Scottie vs. Shohei with All-Star Brent Rooker | Circling Back 1-29-26
Q: How did you learn about the severe weather?
Growing up in Tornado Alley, I found it interesting and had to pay attention during severe weather.
Weather, Launch Angle, & Scottie vs. Shohei with All-Star Brent Rooker | Circling Back 1-29-26
Q: What have you been working on during the offseason?
I've been working on adding a little bat speed this offseason.
Playoffs, Clankers, & the Two-Minute Offense with Taylor McHargue | Circling Back 12-18-25
Q: Can you script all the drives in a game, like a first and second one, to maintain control?
You can script your first drive, but as the game progresses, you lose control over the situation and have to adjust based on what the defense presents.
Playoffs, Clankers, & the Two-Minute Offense with Taylor McHargue | Circling Back 12-18-25
Q: So as a quarterback, are you also looking to the sideline for the play?
You're looking to the play and the protection. The receivers just need the play for the routes and the quarterback communicates the protection to the line.

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The show blends casual, humorous banter with timely sports and pop culture chatter, delivered by a tight-knit trio based in Austin. Episodes frequently swing between sports takes, media commentary, and light personal anecdotes, punctuated by recurring sponsor reads and offbeat segments. Notable strengths include a strong sense of camaraderie, a willingness to riff on current events, and entertaining guest spotlights that mix behind-the-scenes industry insight with relatable banter. The format tends to favor long-form conversation, improvised bits, and sponsor integrations, making it a good fit for brands aiming to reach male millennial and Gen X audiences who enjoy easygoing, real-talk entertainment with sports and culture at the center.

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Recent guests on Circling Back include:

1. Taylor McHargue
2. Randall Trebek
3. Barrett Dudley
4. Randall Trambachy
5. Hayden Schott
6. Mitchell Schott
7. Fortune Feimster
8. Chelsea Cheverere

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