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    Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in studio talking Titans (5-28-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 40:51


    Paul Kuharsky of Paul Kuharsky dot com joins the show to talk all things Titans and NFL as they open up Phase III of OTAs.  What storylines are we paying attention to?  How will the backup QB situation play out?  Is there still a place for Treylon Burks on the team?  We take your phones for PK.

    Hour 2: Seth Emerson Interview; SEC and Titans news; Rex Rant (5-28-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 36:51


    Seth Emerson of The Athletic hops on the show to share his thoughts on what has been going on at the SEC Spring Meetings.  UGA head coach Kirby Smart had a little mini-rant on the transfer portal.  Paul Kuharsky joins the show as we talk some Titans, and close out the hour with the Rex Rant.

    Hour 1: NBA and NHL Playoffs; NFL and SEC Meetings News and Notes (5-28-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:57


    Robby and Joe begin the show on Wednesday with some thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoff action from last night.  We get into some of the latest on the NFL, and what is going on with Cousins and Rodgers?  Joe is at the SEC spring meetings, and we get into some of what he's been hearing down there and the latest.

    Hour 3: Gentry Estes Interview; CWS Thoughts; Show Wrap (5-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 34:41


    Gentry Estes from the Tennessean joins the show to share more perspective on the CWS and chances for the Vols and Vandy.  What are some of the storylines as each team hosts a regional, and what kind of expectations are there for Vandy as the #1 overall seed?  We take your phones and close out the show with some final thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoff action.

    Hour 2: Titans in Phase III of OTAs; SEC Meetings; Rex Rant (5-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 39:40


    The Titans are hitting the field today for Phase III of OTAs.  There is one national pundit who is giving the Titans some love.  What are we looking for at OTAs, and we get Joe's thoughts on the team trying to build leadership this offseason.  We get into some of the latest news and notes from the SEC spring meetings and what that could mean for the CFP.  We finish up the hour with the Rex Rant.

    Hour 1: Joe is Back; CWS Super-Regionals are set (5-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:22


    Robby and Joe begin Tuesday's program with the latest thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoffs from the weekend of action.  The Super-regionals for the CWS are out as both Vandy and the Vols are hosting with the Vandy Boys getting the 1st overall seed.  Did we count out Vandy too quickly when it comes to national love?  We get Joe's thoughts on the Zeigler situation in Knoxville and that could mean moving forward.

    Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; Titans RB Usage; Weekend Winners (5-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 37:01


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans Reporter Turron Davenport joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and NFL.  We react to some of what TD had to say, and how do we think the Titans will utilize the RB usage this season?  We pick some games in Weekend Winners and close out the week with your final thoughts on the Titans.

    Hour 2: Derrick Henry and All-Time Rushing List; Rob Rant (5-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 41:33


    Robby and Paul talk some Derrick Henry this hour after his contract extension with the Ravens.  Given where he is on the all-time rushing list, what is his ceiling, and how high on the list can he make it?  We head to your phones.  PK and Robby hate on Emmitt Smith.  The SEC Tourney is underway in Hoover as Vandy and Vols advance to face each other in the Semis.  We have the Rob Rant to close out the hour.

    Hour 1: Titans and Cam Ward Demeanor; Best and Worst in Sports (5-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 41:18


    Robby Stanley and Paul Kuharsky are hanging out on this Friday.  We open with some thoughts on the playoff action last night.  We talk about some of the latest on the Titans and Cam Ward's demeanor.  Does it feel like the Titans prefer the low-key type of players, and is that a good thing?  We take your phones and wrap up the hour with the Best and Worst in Sports this week.

    Hour 3: Charles Robinson Interview; NFL Rules and Titans Thoughts (5-22-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 38:01


    Yahoo NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins Robby and Paul to talk all things NFL and Titans.  We react to what Charles had to say about some of the NFL rule changes.  We head to the phones and wrap up with your final thoughts on the Titans.

    Hour 2: Jared Stillman Interview; Fans Out on Callahan; PK Rant (5-22-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 40:48


    Jared Stillman hops on the show for his weekly chat to talk all things Titans as he and PK yell at each other.  We react to some of what Stilly had to say, and Kuharsky has a message to all the fans who are out on Callahan.  What do we make of Callahan going into his 2nd season?  We take your phones and close out the hour with the PK Rant.

    Hour 1: AFC South Thoughts; Mike Tannenbaum Interview (5-22-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 40:50


    Robby and Paul Kuharsky are in today talking Titans and NFL.  We open the show with some thoughts on the playoff action last night and the Pacers' big comeback win over the Knicks.  We get into some AFC South talk, and is it really Houston's division to lose?  ESPN NFL analyst Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to share some thoughts on the Titans.  We wrap up the hour with your phones.

    Hour 3: Flag Football in the Olympics; Titans OTAs and Phones (5-21-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 38:50


    We open the final hour with the latest on the NFL rule proposal that players will be allowed to participate in Olympic Flag Football.  Do we think that will be a good idea?  We head to your text line and get into some latest thoughts on the Bill Belichick drama.  We return to the Titans talk and more storylines from OTAs.  We take your phones.

    Hour 2: QB Reps at OTAs; OL Outlook; Kuharsky Rant (5-21-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 37:52


    Robby and PK get back into the Titans and what Callahan said about the QB reps early in OTAs.  What do we think about J.C. Latham going into his 2nd season and Callahan said he's lost weight to try and help him later in the season.  Free agent OL Dan Moore spoke yesterday after being signed this offseason.  How much can he help solidify things?  We finish up the hour with the PK Rant.

    Hour 1: Latest on the Titans from OTAs (5-21-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 46:36


    Robby Stanley and Paul Kuharsky, who is in for Rexrode the rest of the week, are talking all things Titans and NFL today.  What are some NFL headlines that are standing out early on?  The Titans are in Phase II of OTAs.  What do we think about how Callahan said the team is trying to address the mistakes from last season?  How much more sophisticated could the offense be this upcoming season?  Callahan gave an update on L'Jarius Sneed and his recovery from injury.

    Hour 3: Ben Arthur Talks AFC South, Which Long Suffering Fanbases Deserves a Championship? (5-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 39:28


    In the final hour of Tuesday's show, Robby and Joe talk to Ben Arthur, Fox Sports' AFC South Reporter about the Titans and other headlines around the division. Then, the guys wrap up the show with a conversation about long-suggering fanbases, and who deserves a title most.

    Hour 2: Friedman Floats Preds Trade Idea, Rex Rant (5-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 42:28


    In the second hour of Tuesday's show, Robby and Joe talk about Elliotte Friedman's idea that the Predators could trade Jonathan Marchessault this offseason. Then, Joe has this morning's Rex Rant, looking into the possible house settlement coming for college sports this week.

    Hour 1: Who has the Most Loyal Fans in Tennessee? Trey Hendrickson Holding out in Cincy (5-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 41:35


    Robby Stanley and Joe Rexrode open up Tuesday's show looking at who has the most loyal fans in the state after a study listed the Titans as the second-most loyal fanbase in the NFL. Also, the guys update Joe's tick-bite situation and the situation with Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.

    Hour 3: Cory Curtis Interview; Expectations This Season (5-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 40:39


    Cory Curtis from News 2 joins Robby for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and NFL.  We get back into our question of the day and which team has the best chance of exceeding expectations this season: Titans, Vols, or Vandy?  We take your phones.

    Hour 2: New NFL Rule Proposals; Final Fours; Rob Rant (5-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 36:11


    In the 2nd hour of the show the guys talk some of the latest NFL rule proposals that are being voted on this week.  Do we think they should reseed at the start of the playoffs?  What about this 18/16 schedule plan?  Rexrode has to leave to get his tick bite checked out.  Robby and Producer Ian get back into the final four of the NBA and NHL.  We close out the hour with the Rob Rant.

    Hour 1: Playoff Thoughts; Who Will Have the Better Season? (5-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 44:54


    Robby and Joe begin the week with thoughts from the weekend of playoff action after the final fours are not set in both the NBA and NHL.  We get to our question of the day, which team will have the better season compared to expectations, Titans, Vandy, or Vols?  We head to your phones.

    Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview and Reaction; Weekend Winners (5-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 36:45


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport joins the show for his weekly visit to talk Titans, schedule release, and some rookie mini-camp thoughts.  We head back to the phones on the Titans, and how tough will the opening stretch be for Cam Ward?  We have our 'Weekend Winners' segment picking some games.  We close out the week with your final phones.

    Hour 2: Jared Stillman Interview; Caleb Williams and Bears; Rob Rant (5-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 39:28


    Jared Stillman is back from vacation and hops on the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans.  We react to some of what Stilly had to say and head to your phones.  We get into this story out of Chicago, and how Caleb Williams didn't want to get drafted by the Bears.  We finish up the hour with the Rob Rant.

    Hour 1: Playoff Thoughts; College Football News (5-16-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 41:02


    Robby and Joe begin Friday's program with thoughts from the playoff action last night in the NBA and NHL.  We get into the latest college football news and is it a bad idea to have so many games that start at noon?  We head to the phones, and Joe yelling at the listeners about the NBA.

    Hour 3: Charles Robinson Interview and Reaction (5-15-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 40:11


    Yahoo Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans, NFL, and schedule release.  What stood out to Charles?  We head to your phones to finish out the show.

    Hour 2: Matt Hasselbeck Interview; Derrick Henry Extension; Rex Rant (5-15-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 42:31


    Joe and Paul Kuharsky had Matt Hasselbeck on the show yesterday afternoon, we replay that interview talking Titans and NFL.  We react to what Hasselbeck had to say and get into the new contract extension for Derrick Henry.  What could that mean for his legacy?  We head to the phones and talk the latest on the Belichick drama at UNC.  We have the Rex Rant to close out the hour.

    Hour 1: NFL and Titans Schedule Release; Best and Worts in Sports (5-15-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 40:24


    Robby and Joe kick off the show on Thursday with full reaction and breakdown the NFL and Titans schedule that was released last night.  No primetime games for the Titans this season, do we think that is fair?  What could a quick win/loss record look like for the Titans?  We head to the phones.  We wrap up the hour with the Best and Worst things in sports this week.

    Hour 3: Cup Playoff and Preds; Marc Ross NFL Network (5-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 37:10


    Robby and Adam begin this hour with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup playoffs and what does it tell us about the Nashville Predators right now?  Are they lacking the top-end skill and what kind of roster options do they have this offseason?  Marc Ross from the NFL Network hops on the show to share more perspective on the Titans drafting Cam Ward and other NFL storylines.  We finish up the show with your phones.

    Hour 2: Nick Suss Interview; Developing Cam Ward; Vingan Rant (5-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 42:49


    Nick Suss from the Tennessean joins the show to talk more about the Titans, NFL schedule release, and thoughts from rookie mini-camp.  How can the Titans best bring along Cam Ward to develop him the proper way?  We head to the phones.  We finish up the hour with a Vingan's Vitriol. 

    Hour 1: NFL Schedule Release Day; Titans' Front Office Structure (5-14-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 42:34


    Robby Stanley and Adam Vingan are hanging out today with Adam in for Joe.  The guys open the show with the latest on the Titans as today is NFL schedule release day.  How many primetime games will the Titans get?  We talk more about the front office structure of the Titans and can they all mesh to turn things around?  We take your phones.

    Hour 3: Most Important Titan; Adam Caplan Interview (5-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 39:28


    We get back into the Titans and ask the question, other than Cam Ward, who is the most important player for the team this season?  How worried are we about pass rush and can the OL improve enough?  We head to the phones.  NFL Insider Adam Caplan joins the guys to talk Titans and NFL.  We wrap up the show with your final texts.

    Hour 2: Titans Lacking Leadership; Jill Jelnick Interview; Rob Rant (5-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 41:44


    We begin this hour on the latest with the Titans.  How badly are they missing leadership with the roster turnover?  How much is it on Cam Ward, and who else could help fill that void?  We head to the text line.  Jill Jelnick from Fox 17 hops on the show to share her perspective from Titans' rookie mini-camp.  We finish up the hour with the Rob Rant.

    Hour 1: Big Picture on the Preds Offseason; Too Early CFB Rankings; Jordan to NBC (5-13-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 41:56


    Robby and Joe begin Tuesday's show with the latest offseason thoughts on the Nashville Predators.  DVD had some things to say about the expectations of the team and where the roster sits right now.  Can they thread the needle of winning now and developing young players?  What do we think about some way too early college football rankings, and are the Vols going to be any good this year?  We get into the news that Michael Jordan is joining NBC coverage.

    Hour 3: Cory Curtis Interview; NFL and Titans Thoughts (5-12-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 41:36


    Cory Curtis from News 2 joins the show for his weekly visit to talk Titans and thoughts from rookie mini-camp.  We return to the phones and what Brian Callahan said about Xavier Restrepo at Titans mini-camp.  Who else needs to make some plays at the WR position this season?  We wrap up the show with more phones.

    Hour 2: Vandy Boys vs Vols; NFL News Derek Carr Retires; Rex Rant (5-12-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 40:11


    We open the 2nd hour of the show with some thoughts on the Vandy Boys taking down the Vols in college baseball this weekend.  Could either team make a postseason run?  We get back into the NFL news of the weekend as Derek Carr announced his retirement due to a shoulder injury.  What does it mean for the QB dominoes, and who is favored to go 1st overall in next year's draft?  We finish up the hour with the Rex Rant.

    Hour 1: Titans on the Field for Rookie Mini-camp (5-12-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 41:32


    Robby and Joe open the show on Monday with the latest on the Titans as they hit the field for rookie mini-camp.  What were some of our big takeaways from the weekend?  What should we be paying attention to, and what actually matters?  Eyes were on WR Xavier Restrepo as well.  News out this morning that the Cowboys and Eagles will kick off the season.  We take your phones.

    Hour 3: Turron Davenport Interview; Phones on the Titans; Weekend Winners; Hudson UNC Ban (5-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 39:53


    ESPN NFL Nation Titans Reporter Turron Davenport joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and rookie mini-camp this weekend.  What is TD looking for?  We head to your phones on the Titans.  We have our "Weekend Winners" segments looking at the big matchups this weekend.  We finish up the week with news that Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson, is being banned from the UNC facility. 

    Hour 2: Some College Football Thoughts; Preds Expectations; Rex Rant (5-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 37:21


    We begin the 2nd hour with some college football thoughts, and Robby is rooting against Texas this season.  Joe is mad at Jared Stillman for his Preds take, and what are fair expectations for the team next season?  We head to your phones, and what kind of point total does the team need to achieve?  We finish up the hour with the Rex Rant.

    Hour 1: Joe Survives Pearl Jam; Callahan and Success This Season (5-9-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 42:02


    Robby and Rexrode open the show with Joe's review of Pearl Jam and some thoughts on last night's playoff action.  We transition to some Titans talk and trying to evaluate Brian Callahan this season.  How troubling would it be for Cam Ward to change systems after one year?  Would a new coach want to move on from Ward?  We head to the phones.

    Hour 3: Charles Robinson Interview; Phones on the Titans and NFL (5-8-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 39:34


    Yahoo Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson hops on the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and NFL.  What does he make of the future of Brian Callahan and other headlines around the league?  We react to what Charles had to say, get back into the QB situation with Indy, and take your phones.

    Hour 2: Gentry Estes Interview; SEC Schedule; NHL Expansion; Rex Rant (5-8-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 38:45


    Gentry Estes from The Tennessean joins the guys to talk all things Titans, Preds, and a little Vandy vs Vols this weekend.  We get back to your phones.  What do we think about this story from ESPN that the SEC could potentially increase the conference schedule to nine games?  Robby has a rant about potential NHL expansion.  Joe has his daily Rex Rant as well.

    Hour 1: Brady vs Skip; Latest with the Titans; Best and Worst (5-8-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 42:13


    Robby and Joe begin the show on Thursday with drama between Tom Brady and Skip Bayless.  How much do we think Brady played a role in the scouting process during the draft, and what he said to Shedeur Sanders about falling?  We get into the Titans and the latest update from the L'Jarius Sneed situation.  What do we think about the TE room for the Titans after the drafting of Gunnar Helm?  We take your phones and wrap up the hour with the Best and Worst Things in Sports.  

    Hour 3: Paul Kuharsky in Studio Talking Titans (5-7-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 40:14


    Paul Kuharsky from Paul Kuharsky dot com joins the show for his weekly visit to talk all things Titans and NFL.  How can the Titans address pass rush at this point?  What about the depth chart at RB?  How much is it on the coaching staff to improve the OL?  Was it a mistake to turn down the draft trade offer from the Giants?  What about the latest uniform news?  We take your phones.

    Hour 2: AFC South Headlines; Titans Talk; Rant of the Day (5-7-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 37:07


    We get back into our NFL talk and go around the AFC South.  How do we think the Anthony Richardson situation is going to play out in Indy, and who will start week one?  Are the Jags taking the next step with the addition of Travis Hunter?  Paul Kuharsky jumps in studio for his weekly visit, and are we really buying the QB competition for the Titans?  We finish up the hour with the PK Rant.

    Hour 1: Steelers Trade Pickens; Preds Roster; Titans Pass Rush (5-7-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 41:28


    Robby and Joe open the show on Wednesday with breaking NFL news that the Steelers are trading WR George Pickens to the Cowboys.  We get back into our Preds discussion, who on the roster gives the fans the most hope moving forward?  Just how good are some of the prospects in the system?  We transition to some Titans talk and how badly do they need to address edge rusher, and who might be available?

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