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The Hot Read Podcast

440 Media, LLC
Tennessee Titans
Will Levis
NFL
NFL Draft
Brian Callahan
Deandre Hopkins
Cam Ward
AFC South
Senior Bowl
Offensive Line
Training Camp
Green Bay Packers
NFL Combine
Indianapolis Colts
Harold Landry
Jamal Adams
New York Jets
Chicago Bears
Calvin Ridley
Bill Callahan

Host Braden Gall and James Foster break down the Tennessee Titans. We talk NFL Draft and study the film.

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Latest Episodes

Arvell Reese over Carnell Tate? Colton Hood, Denzel Boston, R Mason Thomas versus Kendrick Faulk? We grade every pick of the Tennessee Titans draft, redraft each position and talk through what we want to see from Tate, Faulk, Anthony Hill, Nick Singl... more

What do the Jets do? Will Arizona trade or draft Jeremiyah Love? Will David Bailey fall to the Titans? Which team will cause chaos? Should the Titans take less value to get 2027 first round picks? Who could be available in the middle of the round? Wh... more

Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi says there is a cluster of players at the top for the 2026 NFL Draft? Who is in that group and how many? Does this keep the Titans from trading down? Which players are on the second tier and how does that impact t... more

What are the prediction markets telling us about the first five picks of the 2026 NFL Draft? Who are our favorite prospects we can't wait to see in the NFL? Who has the highest bust potential? Who are you buying low? Who could be a steal in the secon... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Beatty
Draft analyst for draftprofessor.com and fantasy trading room, writer for Stadium Rant
Iron City Film
Episode: The Top WR Targets For The Tennessee Titans In The 2025 NFL Draft
Sean McEvoy
Quarterbacks coach and founder of QB Takeover, trained notable QBs including Jalen Hurts and Malik Willis.
QB Takeover
Episode: Which Quarterback Makes The Most Sense For The Tennessee Titans In The 2025 NFL Draft? (w/Sean McEvoy)
Easton Freese
Former host of The Hot Read Podcast and new dad
Episode: SENIOR BOWL RECAP: What The Titans Could Do At The 1.01 and Who They May Target From Mobile Alabama
Danny Kelly
Director of Fantasy Football at The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: Can Titans Be The Biggest Fantasy Suprise In 2024? (With Danny Kelly)
Austin Huff
Historian of the Arena Football League and co-host of the Titan Up Pod
AFC Sports Network
Episode: The Nashville Summer Special: Talking Titans and Preds (w/ Austin Huff)

Hosts

JT Ruhnke
Host and writer at 440 Sports Podcast Network; host of The Hot Read Podcast.
Stoney Keeley
Co-host and editor-in-chief at SoBros Network; co-host of The Hot Read Podcast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Quality Titans Podcast

    Likeable hosts, quality content, with reasoned and well thought out takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dusty bnett
    United States2 years ago
  • Tell me you don’t watch football, without telling me.

    Watch film.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SeanTaylor26
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantasy league

    Long time listener of the show - interested in joining the fantasy league if there’s room! Too cheap to be verified for Twitter so can’t DM so I thought the next best thing is to leave a review. @Certimlee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Certimlee
    United States3 years ago
  • Off-season suggestion?

    Hey guys - thanks for making a dry off-season less dry. I have a suggestion for an episode (or series?) for content while we football nerds have to go into our July hibernation.

    Have you considered doing something akin to an AFC south roundup review? I want to convince myself that I don’t have homer blinders on because I just can’t believe the jaguars are “that” far ahead of the titans according to media pundits. Maybe a ranking of position groups in the AFC south? Perhaps not the group but ju... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Certimlee
    United States3 years ago
  • Love This Show

    JT is so sexy I love him and want to be with him forever. Also the show is cool.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickparadies
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate diverse topics from draft strategy to locker room culture.
Listeners praise balanced, rational Titans analysis and high production quality.
Audience enjoys thoughtful takeovers and dislike overly reactionary content.

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#218
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Apple Podcasts
#240
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Talking Points

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Trying To Make Sense of The Tennessee Titans FIRING GM Ran Carthon
Q: What does this mean for the team's direction going forward?
The decision to fire Ran Carthon begs the question of how the Titans will rebuild under a new general manager while retaining their current head coach, Brian Callahan.
Which Tennessee Titans Should Stay or Go this 2025 Offseason? Questions to Answer At The NFL Combine
Q: What are your thoughts on the upcoming free agency class and the potential for significant changes to the Titans roster?
While there are important needs for the team, the upcoming free agency class doesn't have many impactful options, and the Titans must see what they can save by cutting specific players like Kenneth Murray and Harold Landry.
Which Tennessee Titans Should Stay or Go this 2025 Offseason? Questions to Answer At The NFL Combine
Q: Do you think the NFL is intentionally scheduling events to create complexity for Titans media?
Yes, they think they can pull a fast one on the Tennessee Titans media, leading to a spicy situation at the Combine.
The Top WR Targets For The Tennessee Titans In The 2025 NFL Draft
Q: Are you taking Luther Burden if he’s available at 35?
Drew indicates he would take Burden if he is available at 35, depending on the board.
The Top WR Targets For The Tennessee Titans In The 2025 NFL Draft
Q: What do you think about Cam Ward's pro day?
Drew believes that Cam Ward's pro day was impressive, suggesting it solidified his standing as the number one overall pick.

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A sharp, analysis-driven show focused on the Tennessee Titans, with emphasis on NFL Draft moves, roster development, and mini-camp takeaways. Episodes regularly dissect draft picks, quarterback situations, positional battles, and free agency moves, often pairing data-driven insights with light, humorous banter. A notable strength is the duo's clear strategy for evaluating players within team-building context, making it valuable for listeners who want pragmatic, football-centric reasoning and up-to-date offseason discussions.

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