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    636: Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; Weekend Winners (4-17-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 35:45


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport hops on the show for his weekly visit.  We ask him some takeaways from the Mike Borgonzi presser yesterday and what direction the Titans might go in the draft.  We take your phones.  What if the Titans go OL early?  We pick some games in Weekend Winners, and close out the show with your final phones.

    635: Hour 2: Preds Offseason Begins and Three Moves to Make (4-17-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 39:25


    The offseason for the Nashville Predators is officially underway after the season finale vs Anaheim last night.  If you could only make three moves to start the offseason, what would they be?  What is the future of Juuse Saros?  What about Stamkos and Marchessault?  What are the chances Andrew Brunette returns as coach?  We take your phones and suggestions.  Robby closes the hour with the Rob Rant.

    634: Hour 1: Preds End Season; Titans Borgonzi Presser Reaction (4-17-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 41:22


    The Nashville Predators' season came to an end last night with a loss to Anaheim.  Titans GM Mike Borgonzi had his pre-draft press conference yesterday.  Robby and Joe discuss some of what he had to say.  How do we try to piece together the Love vs Styles debate?  Borgonzi was asked about OT and OL in the draft.  When would it be fair to try to find OL help?  We take your phones on the Titans and draft.

    633: Hour 3: Charles Robinson Interview and NFL Draft Thoughts (4-16-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 39:41


    Charles Robinson from Yahoo NFL hops on for his weekly visit to discuss all things Titans, NFL, and NFL Draft.  What has he been hearing about some of the latest draft nuggets?  We react to what Charles had to say and talk more about the value of Jeremiyah Love at 4th overall.  We close out the show with your final phones.

    632: Hour 2: Preds Season Finale Tonight; Andrew Brunette Interview; Rex Rant (4-16-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 39:25


    The Nashville Predators close out the season tonight vs Anaheim.  F Steven Stamkos had some comments after practice yesterday about the season and failing to make the playoffs.  What kind of roster moves should the team prioritize this offseason?  Preds HC Andrew Bruntte joins the show to help us close out the season.  Joe wraps the hour with the Rex Rant.

    631: Hour 1: Latest NFL Draft News and Mocks; Best & Worst in Sports (4-16-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 39:20


    The NFL Draft begins one week from tonight.  Robby and Joe start with the latest news and notes on the draft and some of the prospects.  Dane Brugler from The Athletic released his full 7-round mock draft.  Who does he have for the Titans at 4?  How big a need is WR still on the Titans?  We take your phones.  Does Brugler have Diego Pavia being drafted?  We close out the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports.

    630: Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (4-15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 38:15


    Paul Kuharsky from Paul Kuharsky joins the show in studio for his weekly visit discussing all things Titans and NFL.  The guys discuss a little about the Dianna Russini story.  We get into the NFL Draft and latest thoughts surrounding the Titans and 4th overall pick.  Would they want to trade down?  We take your phones.  How valuable is a running back in the NFL right now?  How much do they need to improve the OL situation?

    629: Hour 2: Preds Offseason; Hoops Transfer Portal; NFL Draft Notes; Rex Rant (4-15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 36:56


    We continue the phones on the Preds and the offseason plan.  What is the outlook for Joakim Kemmel?  Joe shares his latest news from the college hoops transfer portal.  We get into the NFL Draft and latest mocks.  Listeners try to get Joe to pronounce TN city names.  We close out the hour with the Rex Rant.

    628: Hour 1: Preds Offseason and Roster Priorities (4-15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 42:07


    The Nashville Predators close out the season tomorrow vs Anaheim.  We ask Robby if he were the next general manager, which moves would he want to make early on?  Will there be a spot for Brady Martin next season?  How will the center depth look?  We take your phones.  Is it fair to say Martin isn't ready for the NHL yet?  Can they find a way to get more impact from their 1st round picks?

    627: Hour 3: Preds Eliminated from Playoff Contention Last Night (4-14-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 37:03


    We spend the final hour back on the Nashville Predators after their playoff chances came to an end last night following a 3-2 loss to San Jose.  The team just didn't play well last night and couldn't get anything going offensively.  What is the next step for the busy offseason plan?  How will the search for a new GM affect the future of HC Andrew Brunette?  What roster moves might they make?  How do they project for next season?  We close out the show with your final phones.

    626: Hour 2: Adam Sparks Interview; Offseason for Vols; Rex Rant (4-14-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 38:14


    Adam Sparks from the Knoxville News Sentinel joins the show to give us the latest update on the offseason for UT.  What are some of the storylines out of the Spring Game?  How is the QB battle shaping up early on?  How big is this upcoming season for Josh Heupel?  We take your phones on the Vols.  Joe has the Rex Rant remembering Dave McGinnis to close the hour.

    625: Hour 1: Passing of Dave McGinnis; Preds Eliminated from Playoff Contention (4-14-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 41:39


    Robby and Joe begin the program with some sad news after the Titans announced the passing of radio analyst Dave McGinnis.  We share our some of our memories of Coach Mac and take your phones.  We transition to the Nashville Predators after they were eliminated from playoff contention following a 3-2 loss to San Jose.  The team got off to a slow start and couldn't get any offense going.  Hear postgame audio from Andrew Brunette and Ryan O'Reilly.  What is next for the busy offseason and future of Brunette?

    624: Hour 3: Cory Curtis Interview; Goalie Situation for Preds (4-13-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 38:52


    Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit talking Preds and NFL Draft.  We get back to your phone and the conversation on the Preds.  Who should start in the net tonight?  What are the playoff scenarios for the Preds right now?  How difficult is the decision on who should start tonight? 

    623: Hour 2: More on the Preds and Goalie; NFL Draft News; Rob Rant (4-13-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 39:45


    We continue the conversation on the Preds' push for the playoffs and goalie situation.  Who will and should start in goal tonight vs the Sharks?  We take your phones.  We get into the latest NFL Draft news and notes.  What do we think of the latest report on Reuben Bain?  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

    622: Hour 1: Weekend Reaction and Preds Push for Playoffs (4-13-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 41:23


    We open with reaction to the weekend of action in golf and hockey.  Rory McElroy won The Masters for a 2nd consecutive year.  The Preds got a big win over Minnesota to stay in the playoff race.  Does the team still need to win out to make the postseason? The team decided to start backup goalie Justus Annunen in the win over MIN.  What does that mean for the starting goalie for tonight?  Should the ride the hot hand or go back to Saros?  We take your phones.

    621: Hour 3: Preds Playoff Chances; Weekend Winners; Turron Davenport (4-10-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 38:16


    We get back into the Nashville Predators and the push for the playoffs following a 4-1 loss in Utah last night.  It's going to be a tough three games left in the season.  How should they handle the goalie situation?  We take your phones.  We pick some games on 'Weekend Winners'.  ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport hops on for his weekly visit to close out the show.

    620: Hour 2: 2026 Too Early Mock; Transfer Portal; Steve Layman Interview; Rob Rant (4-10-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 40:41


    Robby found Dane Brugler's way-too-early 2026 mock draft from last year.  Why do we think the QB's didn't pan out?  We get into the latest college basketball transfer portal news after the Vols lost J.P. Estrella to Michigan.  Steve Layman from News Channel 5 joins the show to talk Preds and the new TV deal.  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

    619: Hour 1: Preds Lose at Utah; NFL TV Deals; NFL Draft (4-10-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 39:53


    The playoff chances for the Nashville Predators took a hit last night with a 4-1 loss in Utah.  Do they need to win the rest of the three regular season game remaining to make it?  What did we think about Saros last night, and will they consider giving Annunen any of these starts down the stretch?  We take your phones.  We discuss some news regarding the NFL TV and streaming deals.  Plus, which Dore or Vol in this NFL Draft will have the best career?

    618: Hour 3: Charles Robinson Yahoo NFL Interview; Preds Asst Luke Richardson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:43


    We have our weekly visit with Charles Robinson from Yahoo to discuss all things NFL and Titans.  How much progress should be fair to see from Cam Ward?  What are some of the latest draft thoughts Charles has been hearing?  We get back into the Cam Ward conversation.  We close out the show with a visit from Preds Asst Coach Luke Richardson ahead of the big game vs Utah tonight.

    617: Hour 2: Nick Baumgardner Interview; NFL Draft News and Notes; Rex Rant (4-9-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 39:38


    Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic joins the show talking NFL Draft to kick off this hour.  He breaks down some of the prospects and possible fits for the Titans.  We go over some of the latest news and notes.  Could Dallas try to move up in the draft?  We take your phones.  Joe has the Rex Rant of the day.

    616: Hour 1: College Hoops Transfer Portal; Preds vs Utah; Best & Worst in Sports (4-9-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:17


    Robby and Joe start off Thursday's show with the latest on the transfer portal in college basketball.  What has been happening with the Vols?  What does the future of Vandy's Tyler Tanner look like this offseason?  The Nashville Predators continue the push for the playoffs tonight in Utah.  Who should start in goal?  We close out the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports This Week.

    615: Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (4-8-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 38:37


    Paul Kuharsky from PaulKuharsky.com joins in studio for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and NFL Draft.  We discuss the WR position and the upside for WR Carnell Tate.  What are the biggest team needs for the Titans right now?  Do they need to add to the DB room and will they?  How much progress can Cam Ward make on his mechanics this offseason?  We take your questions for Paul.  Did the Titans rely too much on free agent players that the coaching staff was familiar with?

    614: Hour 2: Titans and NFL Draft Nuggets; Rex Rant (4-8-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 39:45


    Talking Titans and NFL Draft this hour.  Dan Brugler from The Athletic has released his draft guide today, and we go over some of the news and notes.  Is Mendoza really the 3rd best player in this draft?  Do we think QB Ty Simpson will still land in the 1st round?  What about some of the notes on Jeremiyah Love?  We take your phones.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

    613: Hour 1: Preds Get 5-0 Win Over Ducks and Push for Playoffs (4-8-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 42:20


    The Nashville Predators continued the push for the playoffs with a 5-0 win over Anaheim last night.  The team got its first shutout of the season after Annunen made 43 saves.  Could he get more work down the stretch?  Can Filip Forsberg continue his hot play of late?  The Preds announced a new TV deal starting next year as well.  We take your phones.

    612: Hour 3: Gentry Estes Interview; Preds Playoff Push; Michigan Champs (4-7-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 37:01


    Gentry Estes from The Tennessean joins the show to help break down all things Nashville sports and the National Title game last night.  We get back into our Preds discussion after losing to the Kings last night.  Tonight's game vs Anaheim is a must-win.  Can their top players carry them?  How have the younger players performed during this recent stretch?  We close out the show with more phones and thoughts on Michigan winning the title over UConn.

    611: Hour 2: Titans Under Saleh; Lady Vols Roster; Rob Rant (4-7-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 41:20


    We continue the Titans discussion to start the second hour.  Other than just wins, what do fans want to see under Robert Saleh that is different from his time with the Jets?  How much will it be about the development of Cam Ward?  Can Simmons maintain his play and can the defense take another step?  The Lady Vols have run into some roster trouble after most of the team has hit the transfer portal.  Robby has the Rob Rant of the day.

    610: Hour 1: Michigan Wins Title; Preds Fall to Kings; Titans Under Saleh (4-7-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 41:38


    The Michigan men's basketball team won the national championship last night, taking down UConn 69 to 63.  Feels like the best team won the tourney this time around.  The Nashville Predators dropped one in a shootout to L.A. last night to fall out of a playoff spot.  Can they bounce back in a must-win tonight vs Anaheim?  We take your phones.  Plus, what do fans want to see differently from Robert Saleh in his stint with the Titans?

    609: Hour 3: Cory Curtis Interview; Alex Daugherty Interview (4-6-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 36:41


    Cory Curtis from News 2 hops on for his weekly visit.  We get his thoughts on the Preds push for the playoffs and latest on the Titans offseason.  Which positions on Titans roster could still use the most help?  Alex Daugherty from The Tennessean joins the show to talk Preds and help us preview tonight's big matchup vs L.A.  We close out the show with our final Preds thoughts, Men's Title thoughts, and your phones.

    608: Hour 2: Titans and Offseason; Michigan vs UConn; Rex Rant (4-6-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 41:17


    We talk some Titans to start the second hour of the show.  How are people grading the offseason moves for the team thus far?  Have they relied on too many players who the coaches are familiar with?  We take your phones.  Can QB Cam Ward take the next step this season?  We get more into the Men's national title game between Michigan and UConn tonight.  Can the Huskies pull the upset?  Joe has his Rex Rant to close the hour.

    607: Hour 1: Weekend of College Hoops; Preds Playoff Push Continues (4-6-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 40:29


    Robby and Joe begin the show with reaction to the weekend of college hoops.  What do we think of the Michigan vs UConn matchup for the title?  The Nashville Predators got a big win on Saturday night to move back into a playoff position.  That sets up another key tilt vs the Kings tonight.  How are fans feeling about the state of the Preds after The Athletic ranked the team with the 5th-best prospect pool?  We take your phones.

    606: Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; Preds Win Over Kings; Weekend Winners (4-3-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 39:33


    ESPN Titans reporter Turron Davenport joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and the latest on the draft.  We get back into the Preds win over the Kings and look ahead to the matchup vs San Jose tomorrow night.  We pick some games on Weekend Winners.  We close out the show with your final phones.

    605: Hour 2: Final Four This Weekend; Charles Robinson Yahoo NFL (4-3-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 43:21


    The Final Four tips off tomorrow night with a couple of good matchups.  How impressive is this run from UConn once again?  What do we expect from Michigan vs Arizona?  What would the offseason coaching carousel look like?  Senior Yahoo NFL Insider Charles Robinson joins on a Friday this week to talk about the latest on the NFL draft and offseason.

    604: Hour 1: Preds Big Win Over Kings; CFB Offseason News; Rex Rant (4-3-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 42:06


    The Nashville Predators got a big shootout win over the Kings last night to stay in the playoff race.  The top players helped carry them to the win, setting up another big game vs San Jose tomorrow night.  We take your phones.  We talk some college football offseason news and the future of the conference championship games.  Joe has the early Rex Rant today.

    603: Hour 3: Preds Direction Under New Ownership; NFL News and Notes (4-2-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 38:57


    We get back into the Preds discussion this hour.  How do fans want to see the organization run under the new ownership?  Are there things that need to be done differently?  We take your phones.  We discuss the latest NFL news and notes as Kirk Cousins is signing with the Raiders.  We wrap up the show with your final phones.

    602: Hour 2: NFL Mock Drafts and News; Jeff Kealty Interview; Rob Rant (4-2-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 42:43


    It's officially mock draft season as the NFL Draft takes place later this month.  We go over some of the latest news and notes around the Titans and 4th overall pick.  The Vols had their pro day this week as well.  Nashville Predators Asst GM Jeff Kealty joins the show to discuss the push for the playoffs.  Robby has the Rob Rant to end the hour.

    601: Hour 1: Preds Push for the Playoffs; Titans Moves; Best & Worst in Sports (4-2-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 42:41


    The Nashville Predators continue the push for the playoffs tonight with a big matchup in L.A.  While they are currently out of a playoff spot now, they control their own destiny with a busy week.  Who needs to step up this week?  How much could this stretch run help the development of the younger players?  We take some phones.  The Titans announced some signings yesterday, including former Vols' QB Hendon Hooker.  We close out the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports This Week.

    600: Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (4-1-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 38:11


    Paul Kuharsky from PaulKuharsky.com joins in studio for the remainder of the show talking all things Titans.  What were some takeaways from the owners' meeting this week?  What is the latest feeling around Jeremiyah Love in the draft?  How improved will this defense be?  How can the Titans address WR and do they need to find their #1?  What about the latest on the Titans hosting a Super Bowl in the new stadium?  We take plenty of your questions.

    599: Hour 2: Options at 4th Overall Pick for Titans; Rex Rant (4-1-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 41:48


    We get back into the NFL Draft and Titans conversations.  How impactful could the edge rushers be in this draft class?  Which players stand out the most?  We take your phones.  How good could the Titans' defense be if they did select pass rush at 4?  Paul Kuharsky hops in studio with the guys to discuss the latest.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

    598: Hour 1: Saleh Speaks at Owners Meetings; State of Vandy and Vols (4-1-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 44:58


    The NFL owners' meetings are still going on in Arizona, and the head coaches spoke to the media yesterday.  New Titans HC Robert Saleh spoke, and we share our main takeaways.  What do we make of what he said about the RB group?  After Vandy's recent success for UT this season, how are we feeling about the state of each program?  Who has the edge, and what about the future question marks at coach?

    597: Hour 3: Mike Herndon Interview; Latest on Titans Offseason; Chris Jones Sounds (3-31-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 39:10


    Mike Herndon from PaulKuharsky.com joins the show to discuss the latest offseason news with the Titans.  What are his most recent feelings on the 4th overall pick?  We get back into some mock draft scenarios for the Titans.  How much do they still need to help Cam Ward and the offense?  If they go edge rusher at 4, does that mean they need to go offense at 35?  Chris Jones from the Nashville Sounds joins Robby to wrap up the show.

    597: Hour 2: 18 Game NFL Season? Final Four is Set; Adam Vingan Interview; Rob Rant (3-31-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 36:53


    The NFL is still gaining momentum towards an 18-game regular season.  How do we think that could work, and does it sound like a good idea?  The Men's Final Four is set with a couple of good matchups.  Arizona vs Michigan sets up for an all-timer.  Adam Vingan from DVD joins the show to talk some Nashville Predators as they continue the push for the playoffs.  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

    596: Hour 1: Latest on the Titans Offseason and NFL Owners Meetings (3-31-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 43:02


    The NFL owners meetings are underway in Phoenix this week.  Titans GM Mike Borgonzi spoke with the media yesterday and shared some updates on the offseason.  Robby shared his mock draft 1.0.  At this point, what is one non-negotiable for the Titans in the draft?  We take your phones.  How much do they need to upgrade the interior of the OL?

    595: Hour 3: Cory Curtis, Tennessee Basketball, & Vandy Athletics (03-30-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 44:45


    594: Hour 2: Preds, NFL Draft (03-30-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 39:50


    593: Hour 1: Vols' Elite 8 Loss, Vandy Women's Basketball, and Vols/Vandy Baseball Chaos (03-30-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 41:50


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