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The Auburn Observer

Justin Ferguson
Auburn Football
Auburn Basketball
Auburn
SEC
Hugh Freeze
Auburn University
College Football
NCAA Tournament
Tahaad Pettiford
Jackson Arnold
Bruce Pearl
Johni Broome
SEC Football
Auburn Baseball
NCAA
College Basketball
Alabama
Basketball
Payton Thorne
Georgia

Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com

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The award-winning Adam Cole joins Justin and Dan to talk all things Alex Golesh, Year 1 expectations, tight ends and Ted Turner. Topics for this subscribers-only ep... more

Continuing an annual tradition, Justin and Dan go head-to-head in picking full offenses and defenses from the Tigers’ current roster. Topics for this episode include:

* why Dan felt that the first overall pick was a clear choice

* the “leaders” who... more

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com

Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s roster, NCAA Tournament expansion, the north end zone project and some mailbag questions. Topics for this subscribers-only e... more

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Justin and Dan pick their spring breakouts for Auburn football — the players who raised their stocks the most during practices. Topics for this episode include:

* Auburn’s buzzworthiest players from Spring 2026

* which stellar performances from A-D... more

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Recent Guests

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Jay Busbee
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Episode: Episode 440: Signed, Sealed, Delivered (feat. Christian Clemente)
Henry Patton
Chief ball knower on the Auburn beat
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Episode: Episode 428: Better Late Than Never (feat. Henry Patton)
Nathan King
Sports journalist and contributor to Auburn Undercover at 247 Sports
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Episode: Episode 409: Need That +4 (feat. Nathan King)
Dan Peck
Host from The Auburn Observer Podcast attending SEC Media Days
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Episode: Episode 399: Unprecedented Levels of Back (feat. Jordan Hill)

Hosts

Justin Ferguson
Host of The Auburn Observer with deep Auburn sports insight and writer for Auburn Observer publications; frequent moderator and analyst.
Dan Peck
Co-host and contributor providing commentary and analysis, often featuring on-court insights and fan perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 650 ratings
  • Dan is horrible

    If it wasn’t for Dan, I would listen. Get a new cohost.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    YawnFest2008
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cooking with Gas

    I cannot overstate how much joy this show brings me. Getting a notification that a new episode of the Observer pod has dropped instantly gets me excited for my otherwise monotonous commute (twice weekly!).

    Justin and Dan simply provide the BEST commentary on all things Auburn football and basketball. They are level headed, entertaining, and certified ball knowers. They are also ridiculously consistent with their quality- even in the summer months with no major Auburn sports.

    As a C/O 2020 Aubu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patrickk26
    United States2 years ago
  • New work phone new review

    I had to get an iPhone for work stop it’s a great opportunity to submit another review. Love the coverage of football and basketball along with the various guests during the off season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tall Wonder
    United States2 years ago
  • The Observer Makes Me Want to Better Myself

    Auburn alum who attended 2010-2014; the most spoiled class in Auburn history. Perhaps that experience permanently inflated my Auburn expectations, but what I respect most about Justin and Dan’s thoughts is the level-headedness. I am still in the irrationally confident “we have fringe-playoff potential” mode that I always find myself in around mid-August, and dialing up Justin and Dan’s reasonable, informed takes about 20% sets me up for merely mild disappointment, rather than year-ruining despai... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jledbetter
    United States2 years ago
  • It’s tourney time!!

    Great halftime putt and and incidental basketball game coverage. Hopeful for extended play in March with this fun team. It’s BASEBALL time, too!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CCS4AU
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Hosts have great chemistry and keep coverage diverse (games, recruiting, movies).
Premium content value is high for Auburn fans who want more than game recaps.
Show is a deep, nuanced Auburn sports deep-dive with solid takes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 511: Iron Sharpens Iron (feat. Jay Busbee)
Q: What do you think the future of the Iron Bowl looks like?
Jay believes it will evolve into a blood rivalry rather than a season-altering one, reflecting changes in college football dynamics due to expanded playoffs.
Episode 511: Iron Sharpens Iron (feat. Jay Busbee)
Q: What was the most surprising thing that you found out in your research?
Jay was surprised by how dominant Auburn was in the early years of the rivalry, particularly before the university de-emphasized football in the 20th century.
Episode 511: Iron Sharpens Iron (feat. Jay Busbee)
Q: What inspired you to do a book on the Iron Bowl rivalry?
Jay was fascinated by the NCAA rivalry's cultural significance and its historical connection to the South, especially after witnessing pivotal moments like the Kick Six.
Episode 501: Megamailbagopolis
Q: What was the main problem for Auburn regarding play calling last season?
The issue was primarily their inability to execute the plays rather than the method of calling them.
Episode 501: Megamailbagopolis
Q: Do we know how play calling will be handled this year?
The approach will be collective again and the same coaches from last year will be involved.

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