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    440: Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; Pigskin Pick 'Em (1-16-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 41:52


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport joins the show for his weekly visit.  We get TD's thoughts on the Titans coaching search and who is standing out during the process.  We head back to your phones.  We pick some games on Pigskin Pick 'Em.  Jake Lyman hops on to close out the show.

    439: Hour 2: Top Titans Candidates; Mock Draft; Rex Rant (1-16-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 41:54


    Who are our top four candidates to be the next head coach of the Titans?  The guys discuss some old school Big East college hoops.  Joe and Big Joe yell at each other about the Titans coaching search.  We talk a little mock draft for the 1st time.  We have the Rex Rant with a little Celebrity Birthdays.

    438: Hour 1: Titans and NFL Coaching Carousel; Question of the Day (1-16-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 43:59


    Joe Rexrode with Big Joe Dubin in for Robby today as the guys start on the latest with the Titans and NFL coaching carousel.  Big Joe shares his Question of the Day.  Are the Titans wasting everyone's time conducting all these interviews?  Is there a front-runner for the job?  WasJohn Harbaugh actually a legit option?  We take your phones and more responses to the QOTD.

    437: Hour 3: Charles Robinson Interview and NFL Coaching Searches (1-15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 42:12


    Yahoo NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins the show for his weekly visit breaking down all things NFL coaching carousel and Titans.  What are the other names to watch for the Titans?  We take some more of your phones.  Was Harbaugh using the Titans for leverage?  Jake Lyman joins to wrap up the show.

    436: Hour 2: Coach Carousel; QB Draft Class; Darby Hendrickson Preds; Rex Rant (1-15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 41:59


    We head back to the phones on the coaching search for the Titans after John Harbaugh agrees to a deal with the Giants.  There was some news on the NFL QB draft class after Oregon's Dante Moore announced he is going to return to school.  Who else could rise during the draft process?  We talk some Nashville Predators with Asst Coach Darby Hendrickson.  Joe has the Rex Rant.

    435: Hour 1: Harbaugh to Giants and Titans Search; Best & Worst in Sports (1-15-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 43:30


    News of the day as John Harbaugh is set to join the Giants as the team's next head coach.  What does that mean for the Titans and carousel in general?  Do we think Harbaugh actually had interest in the Titans?  Where do the Titans go from here?  We head to the phones.  Which names do fans want now for the Titans?  We close out the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports this Week.

    434: Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (1-14-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 40:00


    Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky is in studio for the rest of the show breaking down all things Titans and NFL coaching carousel.  What is the latest with Harbaugh and the interviews set up for the Titans?  What about the idea of Mike McDaniel for the Titans?  What is the latest on Kevin Stefanski?  We take plenty of your phones.

    433: Hour 2: Dianna Russini Interview and Reaction; Titans Coaching Search; Rex Rant (1-14-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 47:08


    NFL Insider from The Athletic, Dianna Russini, joins the show to give her thoughts on the latest with the NFL coaching carousel and opening for the Titans.  How interested would John Harbaugh be in coaching the Titans?  Paul Kuharsky hops in studio with the guys to share his latest thoughts on the search.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close out the hour.

    432: Hour 1: Vols and Preds OT Wins; Tomlin Out in PIT; Latest on John Harbaugh (1-14-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 42:53


    Robby and Joe begin the show with some thoughts on the Vols and Preds both getting OT wins last night.  News out of the NFL yesterday after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the Steelers job.  What does that mean for the coaching carousel?  What is the latest with John Harbaugh?  Does it sound like the Titans will be on the short-list of candidates?  What would Harbaugh find appealing about the Titans?  We take your phones.

    431: Hour 3: NFL Coaching Searches; Future for Harbaugh and Tomlin (1-13-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 37:00


    We get back into the NFL coaching carousel and search for the Titans.  What do we think will happen with Tomlin and the Steelers after losing last night?  How much does that change the landscape if they do make a move?  We take your phones.  Is Arthur Smith still a candidate for the Titans?  Should the next head coach of the Titans call plays?  John Harbaugh has completed an interview with the Falcons.  Will Malik Willis be a starting QB somewhere next season?  News today that the Titans are interviewing Brian Daboll.

    430: Hour 2: Preds Update; Vols Transfer Portal and Eric Cain Interview; Rob Rant (1-13-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 47:46


    The Nashville Predators remain two points out of the final wild card spot as they get ready to host Edmonton tonight.  How do we think the team will and should handle the next couple of weeks ahead of the trade deadline?  The Vols lost out on Sam Leavitt in the transfer portal.  Eric Cain from On3 Volquest joins the show to help break down the offseason roster moves.  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

    429: Hour 1: NFL Coaching Carousel and Search for Titans (1-13-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 42:33


    The NFL divisional matchups are set after Houston took down Pittsburgh last night.  Looks like a good round of games on deck.  After losing last night, what is the future of Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh?  Will they make a change, and what would that mean for the coaching carousel?  We get the latest on John Harbaugh after he interviewed with the Falcons.  Is Atlanta an ideal spot for him?  We take your phones.  What is going to happen with LaFleur in Green Bay?

    428: Hour 3: Cory Curtis Interview; Coaching Carousel; NFL Playoffs (1-12-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 42:05


    Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit.  We get his thoughts on the latest with the coaching search for the Titans.  He and Robby discuss their bet after the Bears win over the Packers.  Will the Titans be able to land an interview with John Harbaugh?  Sounds like the Packers and LaFleur are working towards a contract extension.  We wrap up the show with some more thoughts on the NFL playoff matchups.

    427: Hour 2: Coaching Carousel; Indiana vs Miami in CFP; Rex Rant (1-12-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 42:42


    We continue the conversation on the Titans and NFL coaching carousel.  Will Green Bay move on from LaFleur?  What would that mean for Harbaugh?  We talk some college football playoff after Indiana had no problem taking down Oregon.  Does Miami have a shot vs the Hoosiers?  What do we think of the pro potential for Fernando Mendzona and Dante Moore?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

    426: Hour 1: NFL Wild Card Weekend and Coaching Search for Titans (1-12-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 45:17


    Robby and Joe begin with reaction to the weekend of NFL Wild Card action.  The Bills survive the Jags, and Robby's Packers fall to the Bears.  We get into the latest with the NFL coaching carousel and search for the Titans.  What is the latest with John Harbaugh?  What do we think of the report that Harbaugh is watching film of Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart?  We take your phones.

    425: Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; Titans Interviews; Pigskin Pick 'Em (1-9-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 41:05


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport hops on with the guys for his weekly visit.  What does TD make of all the latest interviews set up for the Titans?  At this point, is there a limit on how many candidates the Titans should interview?  We pick some games on Pigskin Pick 'Em.  We close out the week with the latest interviews for Titans and portal news.

    424: Hour 2: Titans and NFL Coaching Search; Wild Card Weekend; Rex Rant (1-9-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 44:17


    We continue the NFL coaching carousel news and outlook for the Titans after the Dolphins fired HC Mike McDaniel yesterday.  Will McDaniel find another HC job, or will he be an OC?  We take your texts.  The NFL Wild Card round kicks off tomorrow.  Which mathcups intrigue us the most?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

    423: Hour 1: Miami Advances in CFP; Vols & Transfer Portal; Titans Interviews (1-9-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 44:03


    Robby and Joe begin with thoughts on Miami taking down Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl last night.  It'll be Indiana vs Oregon tonight in a rematch.  Do the Ducks have a shot in this one?  QB Sam Levitt is visiting the Vols.  What is the latest with UT and the transfer portal?  The Titans continue to add names to the interview list for the next head coach.

    422: Hour 3: Charles Robinson Interview; Titans Interviews; CFP Tonight (1-8-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 42:18


    Yahoo NFL Insider Charles Robinson joins the show for his weekly visit.  We get hot and heavy into the NFL coaching carousel and which options might fit best for the Titans.  Three more names have been added to the interview list for the Titans.  We wrap up the show with some thoughts on Miami vs Ole Miss tonight.

    421: Hour 2: Adam Sparks Interview and Portal; Andrew Brunette Interview; Rex Rant (1-8-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 42:21


    Adam Sparks from the Knoxville News Sentinel joins the show for the latest updates on the Vols and transfer portal.  What is the latest with the QB shuffling?  We talk some Nashville Predators with HC Andrew Brunette ahead of their game vs the Islanders tonight.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

    420: Hour 1: Vandy and College Hoops; Coaching Carousel; Best and Worst (1-8-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 43:00


    Joe Rexrode and Connor Nute are in today.  We begin the show with some thoughts on college basketball as Vandy got the win over Alabama.  Dores are a legit contender in the SEC.  We head to the phones.  We get into the latest on the coaching search for the Titans.  Do we think Robert Saleh will be able to put together a solid offensive staff?  We close the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports this week.

    419: Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (1-7-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 42:10


    Paul Kuharsky is in studio with the guys for the remainder of the show.  We get more into the coaching search for the Titans.  What do we make of Mike McCoy getting an interview?  We head to the phones.  Are the Giants the most attractive opening?  We get some updates on who else the Titans could interview in the coming weeks.

    418: Hour 2: Shea Ralph Interview; Titans Coaching Search; Rob Rant (1-7-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 45:57


    Vanderbilt women's basketball is off to a great start to the season.  HC Shea Ralph joins the show to talk about the team.  We get back into the coaching search for the Titans.  Joe says coaches can change, and no one should be completely written off based on the past.  Paul Kuharsky joins the guys in studio.  We talk about the Borgonzi press conference from yesterday and latest on the coaching search.  Robby has the Rob Rant.

    417: Hour 1: NFL Coaching Carousel and Ravens Fire Harbaugh (1-7-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 44:05


    The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing and another name has been added to the list.  The Baltimore Ravens announced the firing of HC John Harbaugh yesterday.  What does that mean for the coaching search for the Titans?  Will they be able to land an interview with Harbaugh?  We head to the phones.  Could Harbaugh mesh with this front office?  How many teams will he actually interview with?  Who will the Ravens try to hire?

    416: Hour 3: Titans and NFL Coaching Carousel. NFL Wild Card Weekend (1-6-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 42:01


    We get back into the conversation about the coaching search for the Titans.  There are some interviews getting scheduled for this week.  Which other jobs could still open up this offseason?  Which is the best open job at this point?  The Wild Card round begins on Saturday.  Which matchups intrigue us the most?  We wrap up the show with more thoughts on the future of Ty Simpson.

    415: Hour 2: Gentry Estes Interview; Future for Ty Simpson; Rex Rant (1-6-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 45:09


    Gentry Estes from The Tennessean joins the show to share his thoughts on the busy offseason and coaching search for the Titans.  We transition into some college football news.  What does the future look like for Ty Simpson?  Will he enter the NFL draft?  If he doesn't, will he end up back at Alabama or hit the portal?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close the hour.

    414: Hour 1: NFL Coaching Carousel and Search for Titans (1-6-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 45:06


    The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing as the Titans have begun to set up interviews.  What do we think of the initial list of candidates?  How interested will teams be in Kevin Stefanski after he was let go by Cleveland?  We head to the phones.  Sounds like the Titans got some good news about the shoulder injury for Cam Ward.

    413: Hour 3: Cory Curtis News 2; Coaching Changes and Search (1-5-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 45:32


    Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit to break down what we saw from the Titans as they hit the offseason.  News this morning as the Browns have fired HC Kevin Stefanski.  Should the Titans add him to the list of candidates?  Which other jobs could become open?  The Titans have begun interviewing potential candidates.  We take your phones.

    412: Hour 2: Titans Front Office Structure; Rex Rant (1-5-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 46:39


    The Titans announced on Friday that they have changed some of the structure in the front office, giving GM Mike Borgonzi final say on the roster and leading the coaching search.  Do we think that sets up the team for success moving forward?  What will Brinker's new role look like?  We take your phones.  Joe has the Rex Rant.

    411: Hour 1: Titans Lose Season Finale as Ward Gets Injured (1-5-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 45:47


    The season for the Titans came to a close on Sunday following a loss to Jacksonville.  Big news in the game was the injury to QB Cam Ward after he suffered a shoulder sprain.  How do we think Ward's rookie season went overall?  We take your phones.  What will the offseason look like for Ward?  NFL teams are making changes at HC, and who else do we think could get let go?

    410: Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; CFP News; NFL Pigskin Pick 'Em (1-2-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 42:57


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport joins the show to help break down the Titans' finale in Jacksonville.  Robby and Joe get back into the news and notes from the CFP and take your phones.  What does the future for Chambliss look like?  We have an NFL edition of Pigskin Pick 'Em.  We wrap up the week some more thoughts on the college football portal.

    409: Hour 2: Preds Split Last Two; Titans Finale at Jags; Rex Rant (1-2-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 41:48


    The Nashville Predators split the two games over the New Year Holiday as they remain within striking distance of the final wild card spot.  The TN Titans close out the season in Jacksonville this weekend.  Do we expect them to close out the season strong?  Who other than Cam Ward do we want to see have a good game?  Joe has the Rex Rant to close out the hour.

    408: Hour 1: CFP Semifinals Are Set; Transfer Portal (1-2-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 45:58


    The CFP Semifinal matchups are set after the busy couple of days of action.  Robby and Joe break down what we saw from the last two days of college football.  Teams coming off the bye week are now 1-7.  Indiana was very impressive taking down Alabama.  Who are most people rooting for to win the championship?  Vandy lost its bowl game to Iowa.  Do we make anything of the bowl game records for the SEC and Big Ten?  We share some thoughts on the transfer portal opening up today.

    407: Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (12-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 40:48


    Paul Kuharsky with his weekly visit in studio talking Titans.  There is one more week left in the regular season before the busy offseason gets rolling.  How are we feeling about the TE position and future of Chig Okonkwo?  We head to your phones.  What does the future look like for Calvin Ridley? Do we foresee him returning next season?  Has Mike McCoy done enough to deserve an interview for the full-time gig?  We take more texts.

    406: Hour 2: Titans Coaching Search; Paul Kuharsky Joins; PK Rant (12-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 43:35


    We get into the latest with the coaching search for the Titans and a recent article surrounding Matt Nagy.  Do we think he could be a fit for the Titans?  Which other HCs have had success after not a great first stop?  Paul Kuharsky joins the guys in studio and shares his latest thoughts on the coaching search.  How much influence will ownership have in the process?  We have a PK Rant to close out the hour.

    405: Hour 1: Vols Lose in MCB; CFP Matchup; Pigskin Pick 'Em (12-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 42:51


    Robby and Joe start the program with thoughts on the Vols after they lost to Illinois in the Music City Bowl.  How big is this offseason for UT and Josh Heupel?  How much work on the roster needs to be done?  We get into some more bowl game action, including Vandy and the CFP matchups.  We have a special college football edition of Pigskin Pick 'Em to close out the hour.

    404: Hour 3: Charles Robinson Yahoo NFL; Playoff Races and Coaching Search (12-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 42:57


    Charles Robinson from Yahoo Sports joins on a Tuesday this week due to the New Year on his usual Thursday.  We get into all the latest NFL stuff with Charles, and how the playoff races and coaching searches might play out.  Which matchups intrigue us the most, and who could make a run?  We share some more thoughts on the coaching search for the Titans.

    403: Hour 2: Adam Sparks Interview and Vols; Preds Win; Rex Rant (12-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 43:49


    The Vols kick off the Music City Bowl vs Illinois today.  Adam Sparks from the Knoxville News Sentinel joins the show to help us break down the latest with the UT.  What could the transfer portal look like this offseason?  The Preds got a nice win at Utah last night as they continue to play better.  Joe has the Rex Rant to close out the hour. 

    402: Hour 1: NFL Playoff Races; Titans Offseason; AFC South (12-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 45:50


    The Falcons took down the Rams last night on MNF.  We get into the latest with the NFL playoff picture.  With only one game left in the season, how are we feeling about the OL for the Titans?  We take your phones.  What should the offseason plan be for the secondary, and are there any free agents that sound appealing?  How do the Titans fit within the AFC South right now?

    401: Hour 3: Cory Curtis Interview; Titans Loss to Saints and Cam Ward (12-29-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 44:38


    Cory Curtis from News 2 hops on for his weekly visit to share his thoughts on the Titans' loss to the Saints.  Is Cam Ward holding on to the ball too long?  Should he be trying to run more?  We head back to the phones.  How do we think we would be feeling about Brian Callahan if the team played this way in the 2nd half of the season?  We discuss some of the latest AFC playoff picture and close out with more phones.

    400: Hour 2: Future of Okonkwo; Henry and Willis Shining; Rob Rant (12-29-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 44:15


    Titans TE Chig Okonkwo had a big catch and run in the game vs the Saints.  What does his offseason future look like, and should the Titans try to bring him back?  Derrick Henry continues his path to the Hall of Fame with a big performance for the Ravens.  Packers QB Malik Willis also had a good game this weekend.  Is there a path for Willis to become a starter in the NFL?  Robby has the Rob Rant to close out the hour.

    399: Hour 1: Titans Lose to Saints and Performance From Ward (12-29-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 44:14


    The Titans lost to the Saints on Sunday, 34-26 to drop the team's record to 3-13 on the season.  Robby and Joe break down what we saw in the game.  Cam Ward had an up-and-down day at QB.  How are we feeling about his latest trajectory?  We head to the phones.  Cam Ward took a lot of time to throw the ball this week.  Is he trying too hard to hit the big play?

    398: Hour 3: Titans Coaching Search; Pigskin Pick 'Em (12-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 41:15


    We start the final hour with some of the latest thoughts on the coaching search and recent article about Robert Saleh.  Could John Harbaugh and the Ravens part ways after the season?  We head to your phones on the coaching carousel.  An early edition of Pigskin Pick 'Em since we are off the rest of the week for the Holiday.  We close out the show with your final phones.

    397: Hour 2: Preds Recent Winning; CFP Quarterfinals; Rob Rant (12-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 44:08


    The Nashville Predators have played better as of late.  What do we think about the latest outlook for the season?  What should the plan be with the roster right now?  How much credit should Brunette and Trotz get for staying the course this season?  We discuss some of the quarterfinal matchups for the College Football Playoff.  Which intrigues us the most?  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

    396: Hour 1: AFC Playoff Race and AFC South; Saban at Preds (12-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 43:42


    Robby and Joe begin with thoughts from last night's 49ers win over the Colts on MNF.  We get into the latest with the NFL playoff races.  Is it fair to list the Jaguars as legit contenders in the AFC?  How are we feeling about the Titans' place in the division?  We take your phones.  New Preds' minority owner Nick Saban met with the media yesterday.

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