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The Bill and Doug Show: Ohio State Football Talk

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are the most interesting team in college football, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis love talking ball and having fun with the fans of the defending national champions. Doug and Bill combine for more than three decades of on-the-ground experience covering Ohio State, and they've been talking Buckeyes on podcasts since 2015. On The Bill and Doug Show, the goal is to have a... more

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The Big Ten floated a 24-team College Football Playoff proposal to its schools, as reported by ESPN.com on Friday. On this episode of The Bill and Doug Show, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises break down the parts that don't make sense, and some of the ... more

It's a detour toward basketball as Around the Shoe becomes Around the Schott this week. Joining Bill Landis to discuss Ohio State basketball (Doug is just hosting) are two outstanding reporters who cover OSU hoops: Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch... more

Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, spent the last two years calling plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill Landis is joined on this episode of The Bill & Doug Show by Alan Saunders, who covers the Steelers for SteelersNow.com, to ... more

After a big transfer portal season, both in and out, for the Ohio State Buckeyes in January, The Bill and Doug Show takes a step back. On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis make their lists for the 10 biggest transfer additions for the Buc... more

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Recent Guests

Chase Brown
Contributor at Eleven Warriors, covering Ohio State Football
Eleven Warriors
Episode: Chances Ohio State goes 12-0 in 2026? Grading special teams hire & OSU flaunting it: Around the Shoe
Jonah Booker
Portal analyst and contributor at Bucknuts
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Episode: Chances Ohio State goes 12-0 in 2026? Grading special teams hire & OSU flaunting it: Around the Shoe
Colton Denning
Owner of Two Stripes CPD
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Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Grading Arthur Smith; Jaxon Smith-Njigba in OSU history; and more
Andy Anders
Writer for 11 Warriors
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Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Grading Arthur Smith; Jaxon Smith-Njigba in OSU history; and more
Ross Bjork
Athletic Director of The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: Ohio State AD Ross Bjork: OSU spending all it can? Should college football have no spending limit?
Dillon Davis
Member of The Delaware Gazette
The Delaware Gazette
Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Offensive coordinator plans, Brian Hartline dropoff, Miami surprise
Cameron Teague Robinson
Member of The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Ohio State Around the Shoe: Offensive coordinator plans, Brian Hartline dropoff, Miami surprise
Brian Hartline
Offensive Coordinator for Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
Episode: Ohio State Cotton Bowl media day: News from Brian Hartline, Gabe VanSickle, Carnell Tate and more
Gabe VanSickle
Right Guard for Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
Episode: Ohio State Cotton Bowl media day: News from Brian Hartline, Gabe VanSickle, Carnell Tate and more

Hosts

Bill Landis
Co-host discusses Ohio State Football with extensive experience covering college sports.
Doug Lesmerises
Co-host provides analysis on Ohio State Football with a focus on fan engagement and rivalry narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • “Journalists”

    Buckeye jock sniffers.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rhineland Rhino
    Canadaa month ago
  • THE Best

    By a mile the best college football coverage let alone Ohio State coverage! Thank you for giving me a national college football outlet other than ES(EC)PN! High quality, insightful, and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adpatterson19
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best

    Love the mix of ball talk, humor , insight/opinion .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmick11
    United States2 months ago
  • Buckeye coverage for people with a brain

    Easily the best, most thoughtful coverage on the beat. Will tell you what you need to know, even if it’s not what you want to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KGinOhio
    United States2 months ago
  • These guys are the best, hands down!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Buckeye Mike
    2 months ago

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Fans express gratitude for the honest assessments of Ohio State and the effective breakdown of rivalries, contributing to a loyal audience base.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous commentary between the hosts, finding their insights into Ohio State football to be both objective and entertaining.

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#85
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#116
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ohio State defense reactions: Matt Patricia finally explains how the Buckeyes are using Arvell Reese
Q: What is the balance between when you send Arvell Reese as a rusher and when you use him as a spy?
Patricia indicated that offenses often adjust by sliding protections toward Reese, which provides opportunities for other players.
Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and drafting the best College Football Playoff QBs
Q: What did you think of the Julian Sayin conversation?
Insights into Sayin reveal his struggles against Indiana, but also highlight his accuracy and potential to rise in the playoff.
Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and drafting the best College Football Playoff QBs
Q: What direction do you think perhaps could be certain bends here?
Bill mentions going hard on Will Hammond as being better than expected, indicating a potential surprise quarterback in discussions.
Inside Ohio State's comms breakdown at Michigan, Ryan Day's wink, and another layer of rivalry lore
Q: What was Ryan Day's response to your follow-up about the communications?
Ryan Day shared that they were prepared for the possibility of issues occurring and had contingencies in place which surprised Bill Landis.
Inside Ohio State's comms breakdown at Michigan, Ryan Day's wink, and another layer of rivalry lore
Q: Why did you ask Ryan Day about the communication stuff?
Bill Landis explained he didn't hear anyone else ask about it and felt it was necessary to address the communication issues that were noted during the game.

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Focused on the Ohio State Buckeyes, insights into college football dynamics, and engaging with passionate fans, this show offers in-depth discussions, analysis, and lively debates on various facets of the team and the broader college football scene. The hosts combine extensive experience with a commitment to honesty, humor, and bringing attention to the subtleties and complexities of college football, particularly addressing biases as they relate to Southern teams. Each episode revolves around current events, strategies, player performances, and key rivalries, making it both informative and entertaining for devoted followers of Ohio State.

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