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Southern Sports Today presents the Chuck Oliver Show

680 The Fan


    • Jun 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 2,826 EPISODES

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    The Southern Sports Today podcast is undeniably the single greatest college football podcast out there. With an outstanding daily, year-round digest of what's happening in the sport, it is an absolute must-listen for any college football fan, especially those in the southeast. Hosted by Chuck and featuring insightful guests like Travis Reier, this podcast provides a comprehensive and engaging analysis of all things college football.

    One of the best aspects of The Southern Sports Today podcast is its dedication to providing daily coverage of college football. Whether it's offseason updates, game previews, or post-game analysis, this podcast ensures that fans stay informed and engaged throughout the year. The hosts and guests bring extensive knowledge and expertise to every episode, discussing everything from players and coaches to business and history. Furthermore, their strong focus on the SEC conference allows fans in that region to get a closer look at the teams they support.

    While The Southern Sports Today podcast has numerous strengths, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. Some listeners have noted that there is a bias towards certain teams, particularly the University of Georgia (UGA). While it may not bother everyone, those who are not UGA fans may feel that there is an excessive amount of coverage given to this team. However, despite this minor flaw, the overall quality and depth of analysis provided by Chuck and his guests make up for any potential biases.

    In conclusion, The Southern Sports Today podcast is a must-listen for any college football fan looking for comprehensive coverage throughout the year. While there may be some minor biases towards certain teams like UGA, the overall quality of analysis and breadth of topics covered make it one of the best college football podcasts available. Whether you're interested in game previews or deeper insights into players and coaches, this podcast delivers it all with enthusiasm and expertise. Don't miss out on this exceptional source of college football content!



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    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-20 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 43:38


    Trey Biddy of Hawg Sports sizes up Arkansas right now. Chuck and Heath discuss the lack of any smaller school players in ESPN's various draft top 5s. John Michaels of 680 the Fan in Atlanta looks at Miami and other CFB topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-20 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 43:39


    Chuck is skeptical about Ole Miss as a playoff team this year. Chuck and Heath discuss building scrutiny around North Carolina not releasing DC Steve Belichick's contract despite public records requests. Will Vandervort of the Clemson Insider looks at the latest with the Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-19 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 43:35


    Radi Nabulsi of UGASports.com looks at the latest with Georgia's recruiting. Chuck and Heath talk about ongoing questions about how to improve CFB officiating. Jeff Cameron of Warchant analyzes FSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-19 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 43:30


    Chuck reacts to the CFP meetings that just wrapped up. Chuck and Heath discuss the CFP's announcement that they will require schools to submit injury reports in the playoff and how it could be enforced. Brett McMurphy of the Action Network discusses the latest on the playoff negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-18 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:34


    Chad Withrow of "Hot Mic with Hutton and Withrow" on Outkick looks at Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's comments about Vandy taking over Tennessee. Chuck and Heath discuss a possible major recruiting win for South Carolina. Greg Smith, rivals national recruiting analyst, looks at Alabama's recent QB flip and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-18 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:36


    Chuck reacts to reports the entire college football playoff format future planning process is starting over. Chuck and Heath discuss Bret Bielema taking jabs at the SEC despite his miserable record when he tried to compete in it. Wes Rucker of Go Vols 247 sizes up Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-17 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 43:37


    Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama flipping a high profile QB's commitment for the second year in a row. Will Backus of CBS Sports joins to go through his rankings of the top CFB WR groups. Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods analyzes Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-17 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 43:37


    Chuck thinks guys who transfer 4 times in 4 years make CFB a lesser version of itself. Chuck and Heath discuss some numbers for areas DJ Lagway can improve this season. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-16 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 43:36


    Michael Borkey of Sports Talk Mississippi analyzes Ole Miss. Chuck and Heath discuss the reported 8 million dollar offer made to LaNorris Sellers attempting to lure him away from South Carolina after last season. 247 Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins updates the recruiting scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-16 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 43:36


    Chuck has thoughts on the likely conference realignment in the next two weeks. Chuck and Heath discuss the lack of transfer QBs as starters for contenders this year compared to 2024. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 looks at Texas A&M. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-13 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 43:33


    Andrew Spivey of Gator Country sizes up Florida. Chuck thinks Friday night is the new Thursday for college football fans. Jake Crain of the Crain and Company podcast talks CFB with Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-13 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 43:33


    Chuck believes LaNorris Sellers is going to be the All-SEC QB this year. Chuck and Heath discuss Phil Steele's preseason rankings, especially the surprising placement of Oklahoma at number 8. David Cloninger of the Charleston Post and Courier analyzes South Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-12 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 43:39


    David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network looks at various Triangle area FB topics. Chuck and Heath discuss why schools like Stanford and Cal would rather come across the country rather than have been in the Big 12. Nick Kelly of AL.com analyzes Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-12 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 43:36


    Chuck thinks people may be undervaluing Florida this season. Chuck and Heath discuss South Carolina bringing in another transfer tailback and what it might say about Rahsul Faison's eligibility hopes. Sonny Shipp of Geaux 247 looks at LSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-11 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 43:36


    Kelley Ford discusses his preseason CFB power ratings. Chuck and Heath discuss what might lead a program to opt out of the House settlement. Nick Roush of Kentucky Sports Radio reacts to UK losing Vince Marrow to Louisville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-11 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 43:35


    Chuck has thoughts on year 2 for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. Chuck and Heath discuss ESPN's announcement that Lee Corso's final Gameday will be at Ohio State. Parker Thune of KREF Norman analyzes Oklahoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-10 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 43:34


    Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech's reported 55 million dollars in spending on NIL or revenue share across all sports. Mark Blankenbaker of 93.9 the Ville analyzes Louisville's landing ace recruiter Vince Marrow off of Kentucky's staff. Brendan Sonnone of Noles 247 looks at FSU's high school recruiting struggles under Mike Norvell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-10 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 43:37


    Chuck reacts to Mark Stoops recruiting ace Vince Marrow leaving Kentucky for Louisville. Chuck and Heath discuss the 8 member Pac-12 beginning its process of adding the necessary 9th member. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-9 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 43:35


    Justin Hokanson of Auburn Live looks at the Tigers. Chuck and Heath discuss the new feature which allows schools to make money based on how often they're played in the newest version of the CFB video game. Graham Coffey of Dawgs Central analyzes Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-9 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 43:37


    Chuck reacts to the House settlement becoming official. Chuck and Heath discuss more loophole issues created by the settlement. Chris Hummer of CBS Sports provides more perspective on the changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-6 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 43:37


    Mitt Missler from WTKA radio joins the show to talk about the Michigan Wolverines, rumors have started speculating that Bill Belichick is headed to Tampa Bay, John Nabors from THE Locked on Hogs podcast joins the show to talk about Arkansas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW FRIDAY 6-6 HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 43:33


    Heath is in for Chuck and he opens the show by talking about the Michigan NCAA hearing, Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart suffers a significant injury, Brian Edwards from MajorWager.com joins the show to talk about favorites and underdogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-5 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 43:34


    Heath starts hour 2 looking around the national scene with Mike Golic Jr from Golic and Golic, and which team has the best odds to go undefeated in the regular season. We then talk to Adam Rittenberg from ESPN about where things stand in the College Football Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-5 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 43:39


    Heath Cline in for Chuck today! He starts off the show with why Texas was picked number 1 in the ESPN FPI rankings, and a response to Ryan Day’s comments yesterday. We then look at Clemson with Lawton Swann from ClemsonSportsTalk.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-4 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 43:37


    Heath starts hour 2 talking Alabama with Drew DeArmond from 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville, and ESPN’s first release of the FPI rankings. We then talk the SEC meetings and the new CFB video game with Andy Staples from On3 Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-4 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 43:36


    Heath Cline in for Chuck today! We start off with how much influence the Big 10 and SEC have in the upcoming changes, and Florida voting against Santa Ono as their new president. We then look into the Florida program with Zach Abolverdi from Gators Online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-3 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 43:34


    Chuck and Heath discuss coaches needing to be more aware than ever about the risk of anything they say being caught on camera. David Murray of Gene's Page looks at Mississippi State. Ryan Callahan of Go Vols 247 sizes up Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-3 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 43:34


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Florida losing a coach later than usual in the offseason. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-2 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:36


    Columbia Daily Tribune Missouri beat writer Calum McAndrew assesses the Tigers coming out of spring. Chuck and Heath discuss the College Football Hall of Fame ballot being released. CBS Sports national CFB reporter Brandon Marcello sizes the national scene up after the SEC Meetings last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 6-2 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:36


    Chuck thinks Michigan State taking Georgia Tech's AD illustrates where college athletics is right now. Chuck and Heath discuss how making money seems to be a more valuable commodity for an AD than hiring prowess at the moment. Justin Thind of Spartan Tailgate looks at the Batt hire and Michigan State on the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-30 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 43:39


    Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central sizes up South Carolina. Chuck and Heath discuss the sad state of the CBS 330 window post SEC. Chris Gordy of the Locked on SEC podcast looks around the conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-30 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 43:39


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck discusses the issue of Greg Sankey citing ESPN computer analytics but the formulas of them not being publicly known. Jed May of UGASports.com looks at Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-29 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 43:35


    Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville in Louisville looks at the Cardinals and vents about SEC meetings. Chuck and Heath discuss an interesting recent hire by Oklahoma. Travis Brown of KBTX television joins from SEC meetings in Destin and analyzes Texas A&M. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-29 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 43:36


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the College Football Hall of Fame adjusting its coach winning percentage requirement for Mike Leach. Aaron Gershon of the Cats Pause sizes up Kentucky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-28 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 43:38


    FOX national college reporter Trey Wallace checks in from SEC meetings in Destin. Chuck and Heath discuss Florida AD Scott Stricklin's puzzling comments about the CFP selection committee. Rivals National Recruiting Director Adam Gorney sizes up the current recruiting scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-28 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 43:38


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Dan Lanning getting ghosted 17 days after jumping into a pool for a recruit's commitment video. Bryce Koon of Geaux 247 sizes up LSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-27 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:38


    Chuck and Heath discuss the officially unveiled covers of this year's editions of the CFB video game. Bryan Matthews of Auburn Sports analyzes the latest with the Tigers. ESPN's Bill Connelly goes over the details of his latest computer numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-27 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:36


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss some interesting games turning on a top 10 non conference matchups list. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-26 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 43:32


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    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-26 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 43:36


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    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-23 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:34


    Clint Lamb of Cover Crimson looks at Alabama. Chuck and Heath discuss Vanderbilt creating a new unit to try and enhance revenue from tourism and hospitality. CBS National college reporter John Talty discusses the various off field issues around NIL and political efforts to deal with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-23 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:38


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the impact of all the recent multi time transfers on players future relationships with their schools. Brent Rollins of UGA Sports shares details from his film analysis of the Dawgs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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