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Former University of Tennessee and NFL quarterback Erik Ainge and co-host Brian Rice bring you a unique, inside look into Vols athletics from a player's perspective.

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Recent Guests

Ken Rivera
Local dealership contact mentioned on-air
Twin City Nissan
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #3 (9.30.26)
Ryne Cowling
Go Vols 24-7 contributor
Go Vols 24-7
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #2 (9.30.26)
JR Green
Author of My Magic Tux, TN sports figure featured on College Game Day segment
Self / Author
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #2 (9.21.26)
Pete Carroll
Coach, former head coach; guest to honor Kippy Brown
Seattle Seahawks (at time of discussion) / University of Tennessee connection
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #3 (9.18.26)
Steve Mariucci
NFL coach, analyst; long-time friend of Kippy Brown
Former NFL coach/analyst
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #2 (9.18.26)
Dave Canales
Head coach of the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
Episode: Dave Canales - Carolina Panthers (9.18.26)
Quincy Myers
Manager at Stinnett Collision Morristown
Stinnett Collision Morristown
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #3 (9.14.26)
Jesse Smithee
Fivestarpreps.com reporter
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Episode: The EA Show - Hour #1 (9.10.26)
Rob Thornton-Bjortsson
Joining us today with Forge Legacy
Forge Legacy
Episode: The EA Show - Hour #3 (9.9.26)

Hosts

Erik Ainge
Host and primary commentator with deep Tennessee football background; referenced across episodes as lead analyst and casual banter driver.
Brian Rice
Co-host providing co-commentary and sports coverage perspective; frequently participates in banter and analysis.
Charlie Collier
Co-host who introduces segments, drives discussion, and adds regional flavor.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Love the show, wish all of it were up on podcast

    Whoever was responsible for uploading to podcast the last two days weren’t on their game. Too bad for people like me…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kevin in Augusta
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show and listen everyday.

    These guys give get best takes on Tennessee sports. No one else comes close.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tennessee98
    United States3 years ago
  • Needs better hosts

    Don’t bother.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DawgFan96
    United States4 years ago
  • Erik Ainge is the punk

    Takes a puck to attack a walk on JUCO that out play you. Here’s hoping for a 1 star campaign.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SB is better
    United States4 years ago
  • Clown show

    You’d think with his experience, he’d be able to have logical conversations, but he just drops hot takes for clicks and listens. If I want that, I can listen to Unc

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dhuey15
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Long episodes and strong banter are a signature; some listeners wish for tighter edits or shorter formats.
Guests from advertising/media add practical insights without losing show personality.
Listeners value honest, knowledgeable discussion of Tennessee sports and related topics.
Overall, the show is seen as a credible source for Vols coverage with engaging hosts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dave Canales - Carolina Panthers (9.18.26)
Q: Coach, I ask you one more thing before we let you go. You guys won a Super Bowl together in Seattle. What were some of the things that you took away from that experience reaching that pinnacle that have continued to kind of define your career and looking back with your relationship with him?
Canales highlights understanding the intensity of success, the importance of savoring moments, and the long arc of growth—from the Lions to Seattle to a championship—emphasizing humility and the impact of mentorship on career trajectory.
Dave Canales - Carolina Panthers (9.18.26)
Q: What's something that if you were in that team, if Kippy were in that team meeting, Dave, and watching you coach, being the head guy, what's something you think Kippy would say to you now?
Canales believes Kippy would be proud of the authentic way he leads, prioritizing the spirit of the team and the simple, joyful approach to coaching rather than imitating others, and that he would value how he's carried Kippy's lessons into his role with the Panthers.
Dave Canales - Carolina Panthers (9.18.26)
Q: So my question for you, Dave, is just what it was like, what you learned, Kippyisms that you brought with you to Tampa and now as the head coach of an NFL football team, there's Kippy Brown, Dave Canales, Sudd-Hutt.
Canales describes Kippy's teaching style and the trust he earned by letting him coach, along with the three basic techniques and the emphasis on keeping things simple, which shaped his own coaching philosophy and leadership approach.
The EA Show - Hour #2 (9.18.26)
Q: Coach, how are you this morning on the West Coast?
Mariucci responds that he's doing great and expresses appreciation for the opportunity to join and honor Kippy Brown.
Pete Carroll - NFL (9.18.26)
Q: Pete, what was Kip like as a person and a coach, and how did you see his influence across coaching trees?
Kip was open, energetic, and incredibly effective at pushing players to be their best while also genuinely caring for them. His ability to connect with players and coaches alike created a coaching tree that spread his principles across levels of football, inspiring younger coaches and strengthening programs through his example.

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1. Ken Rivera
2. Ryne Cowling
3. JR Green
4. Pete Carroll
5. Steve Mariucci
6. Dave Canales
7. Quincy Myers
8. Jesse Smithee

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