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Unafraid Show with George Wrighster

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College Football
Transfer Portal
College Football Playoff
NCAA
NIL
Oregon
USC
Notre Dame
Oregon Ducks
SEC
Miami
Alabama
Florida State
Texas
NFL
Big Ten
NFL Draft
Heisman Trophy
Nick Saban
Arch Manning

Hosted by former NFL tight end, Oregon Duck, George Wrighster, this podcast breaks down the biggest stories in college football, NIL, transfer portal drama, conference realignment, coaching shakeups, and more – with zero fluff and all facts. From viral reactions and deep-dive interviews with players and coaches to fiery takes on the issues college football media is too scared to touch – we don’t h... more

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Latest Episodes

George Wrighster welcomes Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman to the Unafraid Show for a college football conversation covering Deion Sanders' future at Colorado, Lincoln Riley's struggles at USC, the Heisman Trophy race, and the biggest Week 7 matchups. more

George Wrighster breaks down the biggest college football matchups on the schedule, starting with the Red River Rivalry and what Texas vs. Oklahoma means for Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and Brent Venables. Oregon is officially on upset alert agains... more

The Trojans survived in the Coliseum as a nine-and-a-half-point favorite, and George Wrighster reacts live to that plus every top 25 result from Week 5.

• Jayden Maiava against Demond Williams Jr., and what the Washington Huskies showed in the Colis... more

Dan Lanning joins George Wrighster and the Unafraid Show after Oregon Ducks win over USC to talk Oregon football, Dante Moore's recovery, UCLA, and why the Ducks are still “not remotely close” to the team they want to become. George also breaks down ... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Driskell
Attorney defending Notre Dame in the mock Court segment
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Episode: Notre Dame Has To Answer to College Football Fans, Brendan Sorsby Too
Paola Boivin
Former College Football Playoff Selection Committee member (2018-2020)
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Episode: College Football's Biggest Problem Isn't What You Think, Brendan Sorsby Update & MORE
Drew Mehringer
Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator
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Episode: INTERVIEW:Oregon OC Drew Mehringer, USC Under Pressure, 24-Team CFP, Top Transfer QBs & More
Ryan Dyrud
Analyst discussing USC and college football,
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Episode: Lane Kiffin Goes WOKE, USC Football on Trial, Florida Gators NIL Mistake & MORE
Chris Hampton
Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator
Oregon Ducks
Episode: Interview: Oregon DC Chris Hampton, Nebraska NIL Ruling, Steve Sarkisian, Brian Kelly, USC-Notre Dame
Daniel Bridge-Gadd
Former college football player turned stand-up comedian
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Episode: The Truth About Clemson, 24-Team CFP Backlash, Marcus Freeman on SNL & More
Tony Pauline
NFL Draft expert
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Episode: Colorado Buffs Size, NFL Draft Intel, Iowa NCAA Penalties, Marcus Freeman, & More
Kyle Whittingham
Head coach, Michigan Wolverines football
Michigan Wolverines (Football)
Episode: Michigan Wins, Trump's Executive Order College Sports, Kyle Whittingham Interview & MORE
Brooks Austin
Football analyst and guest on the episode
The Film Guy Network
Episode: SEC Football Fans Won’t Like These Biggest Fear Predictions, QB tiers

Host

George Wrighster
Host of Unafraid Show; prominent sports commentator and former NFL player with a focus on college football analysis and industry culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Not Any More

    Long time Pac 12 Apostles listener. Can’t do this anymore. Oregon/USC isn’t important anymore. Don’t give a damn about collective bargaining. Same old tired takes over and over. It’s too bad. Oh well.

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    2
    AFC31
    United States20 days ago
  • I can’t fairly

    vote this down because I haven’t and won’t listen to it, but re: his SiriusXM show was he bashed in the skull a bunch of times as a player? His takes are ridiculous and if not intentional to generate controversy and content are so objectively wrong at times it’s laughable. Ok, I tried one and it’s six minutes total, but doesn’t even start until after two minutes, yikes! “We can try and rid the game of lower crowns and launching, that’s a *notable pursuit.” 😅 Why go there if you don’t know it’s ... more

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    2
    Surf2Die4
    United States3 years ago
  • Really

    i listen to the podcast while running!Easy to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew@@@!@#113
    United States5 years ago
  • ❤️Love love loveeeee❤️

    I look forward to your podcasts each day! Another amazing episode! Needed this so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew##@!12
    United States5 years ago
  • IS AMAZING

    This is seriously one of my top five favorite podcasts! Keep them coming PLEASE! 💝💝💝

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel$$$#@
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests and topics are seen as insightful and timely, especially around NIL and playoff formats.
Listeners appreciate the bold, no-nonsense analysis and feel the host challenges conventional sports media narratives.
Some feedback notes the show can be polarizing or highly opinionated, which appeals to fans seeking strong takes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

College Football's Biggest Problem Isn't What You Think, Brendan Sorsby Update & MORE
Q: How does the committee actually start its process and what is the charge when you're on it?
The committee begins evaluating at the start of the season, uses iPads to access full game footage, watches many games, and then ramps up meetings in November to debate and decide, with a large emphasis on video, statistics, and expert perspectives.
INTERVIEW:Oregon OC Drew Mehringer, USC Under Pressure, 24-Team CFP, Top Transfer QBs & More
Q: When you had the opportunity to interview for the job, what was your thought process? Did you think you would get it? How did that go?
He describes the excitement of being in the building, the importance of the staff, and his eagerness to contribute, acknowledging the leadership of Coach Lanning and his readiness to grow into the coordinator role.
Michigan Wins, Trump's Executive Order College Sports, Kyle Whittingham Interview & MORE
Q: What is your assessment of the current trajectory toward a super conference model and how it could affect smaller programs?
Whittingham believes that the move toward a four-conference, NFL-like structure could marginalize teams not in the top tier, underscoring the need for broader, unified governance to protect opportunities and maintain competitive balance.
Week 6 Predictions: Miami–FSU, Bama’s Test, & Dan Lanning INTERVIEW
Q: What did you learn about your quarterback, Dante Moore?
He has unbelievable poise and helps calm the situation with his demeanor and effort.
Week 6 Predictions: Miami–FSU, Bama’s Test, & Dan Lanning INTERVIEW
Q: How do you prepare your team for high-pressure situations?
You can't create chaos in practice but try to simulate it through difficult practice conditions and unexpected situations.

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What is Unafraid Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers sharp, opinionated takes on college football, NIL, transfer portals, and realignment, often weaving in bold branding and media-rights discussions. Episodes mix ranked takes, mock debates or courtroom-style segments, and in-depth interviews with coaches or analysts. A defining feature is a fast-paced, unapologetic delivery that blends data, storytelling, and humor to explore program-building, governance, and the business of college football. Noteworthy are branding pushes (including international marketing), attention to NIL economics, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives with colorful anecdotes and guest perspectives. This combination likely appeals to listeners hungry for real-time, contrarian analysis f... more

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1. Ducks Confidential
2. Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast
3. The QB11 Show
4. Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On Oregon Ducks
5. Bleav in Oregon

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Recent guests on Unafraid Show include:

1. Bryan Driskell
2. Paola Boivin
3. Drew Mehringer
4. Ryan Dyrud
5. Chris Hampton
6. Daniel Bridge-Gadd
7. Tony Pauline
8. Kyle Whittingham

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