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Dirt & Sprague

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College Football
Portland Trail Blazers
Oregon Ducks
Portland
Oregon
NFL
Oregon State Beavers
National Football League
Seattle Seahawks
World Cup
USC
Portland, United States
Open Championship
Big Ten Conference
Big Ten
Jaylen Brown
Major League Baseball
USC Trojans
Basketball
Oregon State University

One's a Duck and one's a Beaver! Dirt and Sprague bring a smart and relatable perspective to the day's hot stories, leading the next generation of sports talk hosts.

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Latest Episodes

Survivor pools ruined last night...how do the Cowboys let that happen...So much on the menu in the Cafe...how do we see UCLA at Oregon playing out, Wright Gazaway joins us to preview UGA @ Bama. Seahawks-49ers is the premiere game in the NFL this wee... more

Will the Seahawks-49ers showdown in Seattle live up to the hype of an NFC Title Game preview? We Sprague the Line for Week 5 and what a nice line up on the FAN this weekend.

We break down Oregon-UCLA from every possible angle. KATU's Wright Gazaway joins us to preview Georgia-Bama and recounts his best memory playing in that rivalry...plus Mike Ditka passes away, does he have the most iconic moustache in the NFL

It's all on the menu in the Cafe today with WNBA, NBA, MLB, CFB and NFL...If the Huskies lose to Iowa is the season over? and which are the most intriguing under the radar games in CFB this weekend?

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Recent Guests

Robin Hook
Longtime play-by-play voice for Western Michigan
Western Michigan University
Episode: Dirt & Sprague 9-8-26 Full Show
Andy Dirt Johnson
Co-host appearing on paternity leave
Dirt & Sprague, The Fan
Episode: Football heavy menu in the Cafe with a side of Rizzs...and Dirt just can't avoid us after the USC win
Anthony Newman
Former Oregon Duck legend, Ducks Game Day co-host
Oregon Ducks
Episode: Anthony Newman likes Ducks big...we Sprague the Line and enjoy the White Sox celebration.
Johnny Knoxville
Celebrity guest picker
Celebrity guest on game day segment
Episode: Champagne on a Friday in the Cafe...plus the Oregon-Trojans matchup...key points and what everyone is saying
Ryan Harlan
BeaverBlitz writer and Oregon State Beavers analyst
BeaverBlitz.com / On3 Sports Network
Episode: MLB & NFL on the Cafe Menu...a Beavs preview with Ryan Harlan and what will it cost to watch the OSU-UTEP game
Mike McDonald
National football coach featured in an in-depth on training camp notes and defensive acumen
NFL coaching staff (as discussed by the hosts)
Episode: Dirt & Sprague 9.23.26 Hour 4
John Harbaugh
NFL head coach (quoted in discussion about Giants' plan)
Baltimore Ravens (contextual reference in discussion)
Episode: Water issues for Sprague and Dirt...it just gets worse for the Giants...who should be Heisman favorite
Ryan Abraham
Guest providing USC side of preview for USC-Oregon game
The Oregonian/Oregonian Tomorrow
Episode: All Male Sack...All hour
Lindsay Rose
NFL guest discussed in segment
1051 The Fan
Episode: Magic Hat full of toys and go-karts...and not all Bills fans happy with new stadium

Hosts

Dirt Johnson
Host of the show, frequently anchors discussions with local Portland sports context.
Brendan Sprague
Co-host, drives debate and roster/build-up conversations.
Steven Vaughan
Guest host and in-studio voice, contributes business and city-level sports perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • The two boys who sound the same

    Ones a Duck and ones a Beaver but I dare you to tell me the difference when they talk. Just kidding but really these guys know the area and have a great balance of sports and just talk. No ego and fun takes. Feels like you are at the pub with the boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dandylad12
    United States5 years ago
  • Best A.M morning sports show in a medium sized market in

    JK! Love you guys! Seriously though it’s easily the best morning show in Portland! Keep up the good work boys! And Swag stop welching on your bets! 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.Sabroe
    United States5 years ago
  • I wonder if anyone reads these reviews?

    Prob not.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicktheerick
    United States5 years ago
  • Listen everyday!

    Thanks Dirt and Sprague. Great interviews and banter and overall awesomeness. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UODuckScotty
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts build strong sense of local community and area expertise.
Interviews mix high-profile guests with down-to-earth banter, keeping content accessible.
Listener feedback highlights engaging, authentic in-studio dynamics and banter.
Show is praised for balance of sports talk, humor, and insightful takes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dirt & Sprague 9-22-26 Full Show
Q: What's the big concern for Oregon heading into USC?
The defense's ability to slow Maiava and the offense of USC, along with how Oregon's own offense will perform without key receivers, is the focal point as they try to rebound from early-season struggles.
Lindsay Rhodes, SumerSports...how good is JSN...how bad is the Packers rushing attack
Q: On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate the Falcons' performance against the Packers at Lambeau?
Rhodes notes the Falcons showed upside with better offensive execution but cautions that the overall improvement needs more games to be quantified; she points to the Packers' vulnerabilities, suggesting the matchup revealed more about Green Bay's issues than definitive Falcons strength.
Dirt & Sprague 9-28-26 Full Show
Q: What was Bill Connelly's takeaway from Oregon's game at USC?
Connelly emphasized the value of seeing how Oregon's backup quarterback performed under pressure, noting Raiola's clean execution and the team's ability to adapt without Dante Moore, while still acknowledging USC's ongoing defensive struggles and Oregon's evolving attack.
Bill Connelly shares the % to win conferences after Week 4, Final Ducks-USC thoughts and can Raiola keep it going in Eugene?
Q: What was your takeaway from Oregon's game at USC?
Connelly highlights Oregon's offense showing balance and Raiola's effective relief play, while noting USC's defensive issues and Oregon's continued growth in performance and resilience.
Anthony Newman likes Ducks big...we Sprague the Line and enjoy the White Sox celebration.
Q: On a scale of one to ten, how surprised are you by Oregon's performance this season?
Newman expresses being surprised, rating it potentially as high as a ten, particularly due to defensive struggles and gaps that need to be addressed for a big test against USC.

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A fast-paced, banter-forward sports talk show with a strong Pacific Northwest footprint. Episodes routinely blend hot takes on basketball, football, and local Portland sports with interviews, in-depth guest analysis, and lighthearted pop culture detours. Fans can expect a mix of long-form conversations with players, analysts, and journalists, plus rapid-fire discussions on trades, NIL, arena politics, and country-wide sports narratives. The show stands out for its local flavor, crossover between basketball and football communities, and a willingness to push bold opinions while keeping a humorous, relatable vibe that feels like a morning ride with friends.

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Recent guests on Dirt & Sprague include:

1. Robin Hook
2. Andy Dirt Johnson
3. Anthony Newman
4. Johnny Knoxville
5. Ryan Harlan
6. Mike McDonald
7. John Harbaugh
8. Ryan Abraham

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