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Subscribe for all the Nashville sports coverage from Morning Drive! Start your morning the right way with sports and a few laughs from Morning Drive, hosted by Braden Gall and Derrick Mason. Weekdays, 6-10 am, on ESPN 102.5 The Game.

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    50: Hour 3: NFL and NFLPA Collusion; Worst 25 NFL Hires (7-11-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 40:08


    What do we think of the latest on the NFLPA and NFL collusion situation?  We go over some of the 25 worst NFL hires.  Are there any Titans on the list?  Joe is mad at Stilly again.  We close out the week with your final phones.

    49: Hour 2: What is More Like in Five Year; Ryan McGee Interview; Rex Rant (7-11-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 47:28


    We play a little game to begin this hour.  Within the next five years, what is more likely the Titans win the Super Bowl, Vols win the national title, or Vandy makes the CFP?  We head to more phones.  Ryan McGee from ESPN joins the guys to help preview some of the storylines from SEC Media Days.  We close out the hour with the Rex Rant.

    48: Hour 1: NCAA Tourney Vote; Postseason Format Change; Hague Introduced (7-11-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 42:53


    Robby and Joe begin Friday's program with an update on the NCAA tournament expansion vote.  We ask a question about the postseason: What is one postseason change we would like to see happen in the major sports?  We head to your phones.  The Preds introduced Dman Nic Hague yesterday, and the guys share some reaction to some of what he had to say.

    47: Hour 3: Latest with the Titans (7-10-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 41:08


    Robby and Joe talk some Titans this hour.  What are the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Titans when it comes to the WRs this season?  We take your phones on the Titans.  What things are we going to pay attention to early on when it comes to Cam Ward at training camp?

    46: Hour 2: NCAA Tourney Expansion? CFB Rivalries; Rex Rant (7-10-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 45:54


    At this point, is it a given the NCAA is going to expand the basketball tournament, and how much could that hurt the tourney?  We get into some college football rivalries and Rexrode has a bone to pick.  We head to the phones.  Joe has his Rex Rant of the day.

    45: Hour 1: NFL News and Notes; Best and Worst this Week (7-10-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 43:28


    Robby & Joe open the show with some thoughts on last night's Nashville SC win in the U.S. Open Cup.  We get into some NFL news and notes as camps open up in a couple of weeks.  What do we make of the latest situation in WSH with WR Terry McLaurin?  Which teams stick out as some of the top 25 teams in the NFL since 2000?  We close out the hour with Best and Worst in sports.

    44: Hour 3: Nashville Titans all time RBs, CFB playoff matchups and conferences, SEC meetings upcoming (07-09-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 41:14


    We start hour 3 with more traffic talk and then get into the all-time RBs of the Titans and how they stack against other teams. Then they get into Titans skill positions and who could rise for the upcoming year. We finish with some CFB talk, and the playoffs could look for years to come.

    43: hour 2: Steve Layman (News Channel 5) joins us, Rob Rant, Cousins on the QB Netflix seires (07-09-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 42:24


    We start hour 2 with Kirk Cousins talking about the QB Netflix series and what happens there. We then have Steve Layman from News Channel 5 talk about all things Titans. WE then get into the Rob Rant about the traffic around here. 

    42: Hour 1: Jeffery Simmons ranking, Titans skill groups and the front 7 of the titans (07-09-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 43:35


    We start the hour by discussing how a reporter in Kansas City claims that Patrick Mahomes is "bigger." Then we discuss and react to how Jeremy Fowler ranked Jeffery Simmons 4th on the DE list. Then we get into the front 7 of the Titans and finish off with how the skill groups of the Titans will look this year.

    41: Hour 3: Jordan Matthews, MLB Team to Nashville? (07-08-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:10


    In the third hour, Robby and Rexrode are joined by former Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews. The guys react to what Matthews had to say and end the hour with their final thoughts on an MLB team potentially moving to Nashville in the future.

    40: Hour 2: Scott Dochterman, Cam Ward Offseason Workout, Rob Rant (07-08-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:01


    In the second hour, Scott Dochterman joins the show to share his perspective and thought process on ranking the best rivalries in college football. They also recap Cam Ward and his offseason workout. The hour ends with the Rob Rant.

    39: Hour 1: Could the White Sox Move to Nashville?, Best Rivalries in College Football (07-08-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:40


    In the first hour, Robby and Rexrode go over the potential idea of the Chicago White Sox relocating to Nashville. The guys also review the rankings of the best rivalries in college football according to Scott Dochterman.

    38: Hour 3: Cory Curtis, Nick Frazier & Nashville SC, Final Thoughts (07-07-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 42:21


    In the third hour, Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show to talk about his perspective on the major topics of pro sports. Nick Frazier joins the show to talk about the impressive 14-game win streak by Nashville SC and what the rest of the season could look like. The hour ends with final thoughts.

    37: Hour 2: 5th Year Option Success Rate, Top 10 Worst College Football HC Hires, Potential Preds Offseason Trade, Rex Rant (07-07-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 43:30


    In the second hour, Robby and Rexrode discuss a handful of Sports topics. Is it worth trading up in the 1st round of the NFL Draft? We go into detail on what the success rate is for 1st roudn draft picks signing their 5th year option. The guys review the top 10 worst college football hires; Vols have two in the Top 10. Offseason Preds success after the draft could be in a trade. The hour ends with the Rex Rant.

    36: Hour 1: Two-ish Weeks from Titans Training Camp, Dennard Wilson Hire (07-07-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 46:33


    In the first hour, Robby and Rexrode recap the July 4th weekend and start the countdown to Titans Training Camp. The guys then go into the hiring of Dennard Wilson as the Titans' Defensive Coordinator.

    35: Hour 3: Andrew Brunette (Nashville Predators HC) Interview, Roster and lineup, Defense and getting bigger, 4th of July (04-03-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 40:28


    We start hour 3 with interviewing the Nashville Predators Head Coach, Andrew Brunette, and ask him some questions about the roster and additions to the team. The previous draft picks are rare this year, and who could rise. We then reacted to what he had to say and finished the show with a 4th of July talk. 

    34: Hour 2: Rob Rant, L'Jarius Sneed and his expectations coming back, Barry Trotz and the Predators

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 40:37


    We start hour 2 by talking about L'Jarius Sneed and his return from injury and his impact on the roster when healthy. We then talk about Barry Trotz and what the Predators are doing with the roster. We finish the hour with the Rob Rant about Predators fans. 

    33: Hour 1: Cam Ward and Rookie QBs, Best and Worst of sports, How too succeed as a rookie QB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 44:39


    We start the first hour by talking Cam Ward and what he can do too succeed in Tennessee. We then get into previous first round QBs and what they have done too be good in the NFL and how Ward can do that. We then have best and worst in sports and talk all things sports. 

    32: Hour 3; Nashville Predators lineup, roster, and future of the 2025 (07-02-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 41:15


    We start hour 3 with how the offense and the defense will look this upcoming year. We then get into who could play line 2 as a center and how that will look. We finish with who could rise up and how fast the rookies could start playing in the lineup.

    31: Hour 2; Alex Daughtery (The Tennessean) tallk about Nashville Predators, Rex Rant, and free agency tallk (07-02-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 40:51


    We get into the second hour with how the future lines and roster will look for the Predators. WE then have Alex Daughtery from the Tennesseean join us and talk about the Predators moves and future things they can do. We finish with the Rex rant about the WNBA. 

    30: Hour 1; Nashville Predators free agency, draft, and offseason news for upcoming season (07-02-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 43:36


    We start off the hour with talking about the predators and the free agency starting yesterday. We get what Barry Trotz said and see what other moves will happen upcoming. We finish the hour with the roster talk and who else they could add on their team.

    29: Hour 3: Preds Free Agency One Year Later (7-1-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 35:38


    This time last year, Barry Trotz and Preds were making all kinds of free-agent moves and could do no wrong.  How differently does everything feel just one year later?  What should the plan be, and is there anyone who fits with the team?  We take your phones.  We wrap up the show with some college football news and notes.

    28: Hour 2: NHL Free Agency and Preds Outlook; Rex Rant (7-1-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 41:06


    We get back into NHL free agency and react to some comments from former Preds Dman Dante Fabbro after his extension with CBJ.  Do the Preds need some kind of organizational shakeup given the lack of playoff success in franchise history?  We head to your phones.  We close out the hour with the Rex Rant.

    27: Hour 1: NHL Free Agency Begins; NFL Trade (7-1-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 43:13


    Robby and Joe with a busy show today talking Preds and NHL free agency as it officially begins today.  What moves do we think could happen, and the list of available players is not that great.  Are there any fans who want to see the team pursue?  There was a big trade in the NFL between Miami and Pittsburgh yesterday.  Do we think the Steelers are actually contenders this season?

    26: Hour 3: Cory Curtis, Brady Martin Pick, Final Thoughts (06-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 42:24


    In the third hour, Cory Curtis joins the show to give his thoughts on the Preds pick and what needs to be done for next season. Robby and Rexrode give their thoughts on the Brady Martin pick. Final thoughts to end the hour

    25: Hour 2: (06-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 42:57


    In the second hour, Robby and Rexrode recap and go into more detail about the C Brady Martin pick for the Preds. The guys also recap what the Preds GM, Barry Trotz, said after the pick. Can Martin take someone's job? The hour ends with the Rex Rant.

    24: Hour 1: Brady Martin Drafted 5th Overall, Preds Trade for D Nicolas Hague (06-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 43:27


    In the first hour, Robby and Rexrode recap the NHL Draft for the Nashville Preds. With the 5th overall pick, the Preds selected C Brady Martin. The guys then recap the Preds Sunday night trade with the Las Vegas Knights for D Nicolas Hague.

    1: Hour 3: NHL Draft Tonight; Titans News and Notes (6-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 40:25


    We get back into the NHL Draft thoughts as the Preds hold the 5th overall pick.  Who might be available for the Preds, and who would be the best fit?  It sounds like there should be a decent player who falls.  We take your phones on the Preds and Titans, and get back into the Titans offense.  Robby wins Weekend Winners.  What has Paul seen from Cam Ward so far in mini-camp?  We close out the show with Robby's prediction on the Preds pick.

    Hour 2: Jared Stillman; NFL Collusion Story; PK Rant (6-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:24


    Jared Stillman from Stillman & Company joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and Preds.  We get into some more NFL storylines and how big is the collusion story?  We head to your phones with more Titans and NFL.  We close out the hour with the PK Rant.

    Hour 1: NHL Draft Day; Offense in Year Two with Callahan (6-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 41:17


    Robby Stanley with Paul Kuharsky in for Joe Rexrode today begin the show with the latest on the NHL Draft as it gets underway tonight.  What do we think about the latest rumblings, and who might be available at pick 5 for the Nashville Predators?  We get into some Titans talk and how different might the offense look in the 2nd year under Brian Callahan?  We take your phones.

    23: Hour 3: Is Brian Callahan Doomed? NHL Draft (06-26-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:20


    Robby and Jake discuss where Brian Callahan stands headed into the season and break down what the Preds will do in the Draft

    22: Hour 2: Bill Bender, Is the Arch Manning Hype Overblown? Alex Daugherty (06-26-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 42:43


    In Hour 2, Robby and Jake are joined by Bill Bender to talk all things college football and Alex Daugherty to talk NHL Draft.

    21: Hour 1: Who Will the Predators Take at 5? Best and Worst in Sports (06-26-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 22:45


    Robby and Jake Lyman discuss who the Preds should take at #5 in the NHL Draft and give you the best and worst thing in sports from the week

    20: Hour 3; Gentry Estes (Tennessean Sports) , can this team make the playoffs, Draft a center or wing (06-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 39:09


    We start with Gentry Estes (Tennessee Sports) and talk about all things Predators. We talk about whether this team can make it to the playoffs again. We then talk about whether they will draft a wing or a center in the upcoming draft. 

    19: Hour 2; NHL Draft for Predators, Potential for a trade, what would be a good draft, ROB RANT (06-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 38:49


    We start with how the predators are building this year's roster and how it can still improve. We then talk about how this would be a successful draft for them and how they can succeed. We finish the hour with Rob's rant about Aaron Rodgers and how this will be his last year in the NFL.

    18: Hour 1; Predators upcoming draft, who they are going to pick, Caroline Fenton (Yahoo Reporter) CFB talk ( 06-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 44:26


    We start the show with talking about the upcoming NHL draft and how nashville is going about the draft. They have the #5 pick and are most likely staying there and drafting at this spot. Caroline Fenton joins us and talks a little CFB and who could emerge as the best quarterback this year.

    17: Hour 3: Preds Pick this Friday, Frank Schwab, Final Thoughts (06-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 40:22


    In the third hour, Jake Lyman and Robby continue to go over the Preds and the 5th overall pick. Frank Schwab, from Yahoo Sports, joins the show to talk about all things NFL this offseason and what this upcoming season could be like. Final thoughts to end the hour

    16: Hour 2: Preds Center Depth, Vrabel and the Patriots, Rob Rant (06-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 41:00


    In the second hour, Jake Lyman and Robby review how the Preds are last in the league in center depth. The guys then go over if there's too much hype in New England with Mike Vrabel in his first season with the organization. The hour ends with the Rob Rant.

    15: Hour 1: The Importance of Preds Pick this week, Adam Vingan, Zegras Trade (06-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 46:38


    In the first hour, Jake Lyman and Robby go over the importance of the Preds' 5th overall pick this Friday. Adam Vingan, from DVD, jpoins the show and gives his perspective on drafting in the NHL and being competitive when it comes to drafting. The hour ends with Robby and Lyman recapping the Zegras trade.

    14: Hour 3: Cory Curtis, Nashville Sports, Final Thoughts (06-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 39:17


    In the third hour, Cory Curtis joins the show to discuss the AFC South in the NFL and the Preds. Jake Lyman and Robby have more conversations about Nashville Pro Sports. Final thoughts to end the hour.

    13: Hour 2: Preds and NHL Draft, Emma Lingan, Rob Rant (06-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 43:29


    In the second hour, Jake Lyman and Robby discuss what the Preds could or should do leading up to the NHL Draft. Emma Lingan from The Hockey News joins the show to discuss the NHL Draft this week and more. The hour ends with the Rob Rant.

    12: Hour 1: OKC wins NBA Championship, Nashville Pro Sports, Super Bowl Darkhorse (06-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 42:54


    In the first hour, Jake Lyman and Robby recap Game 7 of the NBA Finals, where the OKC Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers. They also discuss small-market sports cities, specifically Nashville, and where the Titans and Preds stand in their respective sports while in Nashville. Also, who could be a dark horse for a Super Bowl title this season?

    1: Hour 3: Turron Davenport; Weekend Winners (6-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 38:34


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport joins to talk all things Titans and NFL offseason.  Who on the Titans, other than Cam Ward, do we think could take a big step this season?  We have our final Weekend Winners of the season as we decide the competition and wrap up the week!

    Hour 2: Jared Stillman; Jeff Fisher; Rob Rant (6-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 42:25


    Jared Stillman from Stillman & Company hops on for his weekly visit as we talk all things Nashville sports.  We react to Stilly and talk a little more about the Saros contract.  The Nashville Kats are in the playoffs on Sunday, and Jeff Fisher joins the guys to discuss that matchup and share some thoughts on the Titans and Cam Ward.  Robby has the Rob Rant to close out the hour.

    Hour 1: Pacers Force a Game 7; The Cost of Fandom (6-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 43:15


    Robby and Joe begin Friday's show with Robby's critique of the movie Office Space.  The Pacers beat OKC in Game 6 to force a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.  How are we feeling about Indiana's chances?  We get into some NHL offseason news and notes.  We discuss a new article about the Cost of Fandom right now and how much financial commitment goes into attending games and trying to watch them all.

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