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The The 440 podcast has become a staple in my morning routine, and I eagerly anticipate each episode. It provides a quick and informative start to the sporting day, delivering all the relevant Nashville/Tennessee sports headlines in just 10 minutes. The host, Braden, does an excellent job of delivering smart takes and filling each episode with valuable information. As someone who prefers this format over terrestrial sports radio, I appreciate the simplicity and efficiency of The 440. It's like getting a shot of sports news without all the unnecessary fluff.
One of the best aspects of The 440 is its ability to condense all the necessary sports news into such a short episode. Braden manages to cover everything I need to know about my favorite teams without wasting any time. The format is perfect for those busy mornings when you're rushing out the door but still want to stay informed about your local sports scene. Additionally, Braden's analysis is spot-on and adds depth to each headline he covers.
While there aren't many negatives to mention about The 440, one possible downside is that it only covers Nashville/Tennessee sports news. This might not appeal to listeners who are looking for a broader view of national or international sports events. However, given that The 440 specifically caters to fans of Nashville teams, this limitation is entirely understandable and not necessarily a negative for its target audience.
In conclusion, The 440 podcast fills a much-needed hole in the media market by providing concise and informative Nashville/Tennessee sports coverage. With its short episodes packed with relevant information and smart analysis, it offers an easy way for fans to stay up-to-date on their favorite teams without having to sift through overwhelming amounts of content. Whether you're commuting or simply looking for a quick morning update on your local sports scene, The 440 delivers everything you need in just ten minutes.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football. How healthy is this Titans team, especially along the offensive and defensive lines? How can Brian Callahan fix his mistakes and adjust in Week 2 against the Rams? How much is up to the players? Can the defense build on a solid showing in Denver? Plus, we glance at a huge weekend in the SEC. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans football. How much blame does Brian Callahan deserve for the Titans issues against Denver? Cam Ward was solid but has a lot to learn. The defense committed too many penalties and special teams were excellent. Jeffery Simmons, Calvin Ridley, L'Jarius Sneed and Tony Pollard are all key developments. Plus, we take a tour of the new Titans stadium. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football. Hope vs. Cynicism: Football begins! What are the Titans own expectations and goals for 2025? How do we see that playing out and how will they define growth and progress? What to expect against Denver in Week 1. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans football. AFC South predictions, where do the Titans fit in? AFC Playoff debates and predictions. How should the Titans define success and progress? How much pressure is on Brian Callahan, his coaching staff or the front office? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football. L'Jarius Sneed is back and looks excited to play football. Is this the piece that could unlock the defense? Health, roster churn and offensive scheme. Then we dive into the Titans draft needs on the first weekend of college football as well as rapid fire SEC, Big Ten and playoff predictions. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans football. Did Cam Ward and the rest of the rookie class make progress in the preseason? How would we grade this class first preseason? Then we make final 53-man projections but also what it tells us about the front office, scouting department and progress from a year ago? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Tennessee Titans. Star corner L'Jarius Sneed is back on the field and it may not matter when he's healthy. Cam Ward is growing but is he making progress? Can a bunch of nice guy offensive linemen be good in the NFL? How should we evaluate Brian Callahan's job security in 2025? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky break down the minor fight Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons had at Titans practice on Monday. Then we break down the progress Ward and the offense has made in preseason game No. 2 against Atlanta. Plus, WR, LB, CB debates and storylines. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Tennessee Titans week of practice against the Falcons. How has Cam Ward progressed since Tampa and what do we make of some roster changes? Then we grade each position group through all three joint practices this camp? What should we expect against Atlanta this weekend? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk about Cam Ward's NFL debut against Tampa this weekend. His poise, control and confidence are the biggest and most important takeaways. What about the offensive line? Rookies? Pass catchers, special teams, depth and the secondary? Plus, does Ward benefit from being under the radar? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk joint practice with Tampa and the preseason debut of Cam Ward and the new Titans offense. Why Ward and the offensive was intentionally bland in practice and why that's a good thing. How have the rookies stacked up against the Bucs? The OL, the injured players and more. Plus, how should fans watch the first preseason game? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky break down the second full week of Titans camp. The vibes have been... weird? But that does mean anything? Cam Ward and the offense has been bad but is that by design? The defensive formations have been wild. And who is moving up and down at the back end of the roster. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss break down the first few weeks of Tennessee Titans training camp. Cam Ward has struggled but that is by design as the team threads practices together and challenges the rookie QB intentionally. Big Jeff Simmons has been dominant and appears to be in a different head space. Chig and Hooker also offer insight into the new personality of the Titans locker room. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky break down the Titans open practice at Nissan Stadium over the weekend. The Cam Ward has gotten out of control. Being excited is good but opinions around Ward and the offense should not change. His supporting cast is making progress but is the O-line? What about the rest of the rookies? And what message is the team sending currently about expectations? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss break down the very eventful first week of Titans training camp. Will Levis' shoulder, the PUP list, retirements, roster battles, players who are impressing and Cam Ward's first week. Plus, we touch on expectations and changes around Brian Callahan's philosophy and approach. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall is joined Mike Herndon to make official Titans final 53-man roster projections at the start of camp. How many wide receivers make the roster, are there any quality inside backers, how many corners and offensive lineman make the team? What happens with Will Levis, Lloyd Cushenberry or Treylon Burks? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss break down the most ridiculous and meaningless storylines that will dominate Titans training camp this summer. Starting reps at QB, swing tackle, Xavier Restrepo, Treylon Burks, Femi's contract and much more. Plus, the most absurd SEC Media Days storyline we can think of. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky get a jumpstart on previewing the Titans training camp. Cam Ward storylines will dominate but which one isn't being covered. Plus, the top storylines we are watching: Health of the offensive line, availability in the secondary, PUP for Cush and Sneed, battle for punt returner, back-up QB dynamics and much more. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans and SEC football. We dive into the factors that indicate future success or failure of an NFL first round QB. What documentary hasn't been told about the Titans that needs to be told? Pacman, Vince Young, the move to Tennessee and Isaiah Wilson. Who on the team could host a talk show? And we preview SEC Media Days. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky discuss the legacy of Steve McNair on the 16th anniversary of his tragic passing in 2009. He had a complicated relationship with Nashville during and after his career as the Titans heroic QB. And it raises a question about separating art from the artist and how we decide to cheer for and enjoy uber-talented people who might not be the best humans off the field or stage. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall had Nick Suss on The Paul Finebaum Show and we talk college football. Arch Manning is the best QB in the SEC? In college football? The best since Tim Tebow? And can rebuilds happen in Year One in college football now? Can Arkansas be the next big NIL star in the SEC? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk NFL trading trends and if the Titans should go after TJ Watt (of Trey Hendrickson). Then Paul offers his perspective on the biggest debates in Titans franchise history. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss debate the 12 hottest and most unwinnable arguments in Titans history: Running backs, Mariota, red uniforms, Vince Young, AJ Brown, Vrabel, Mularkey, 2000 vs. 1999 and more. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk AFC football. What are the top tier championship contenders in the AFC? Who is capable winning the conference and who is capable of challenging for a playoff spot? Who are the worst teams in the AFC? Where do the Titans, Colts and Jags fit into this picture? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk AFC South football. What is the future of the division? Who has the best ownership, front office and coaching situations? Which roster is best equipped for the future? Who has the best stadium, uniforms, helmets, logos and city in the AFC South? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky recap Titans minicamp and preview the summer ahead. What are the biggest and most interesting questions we need answered about the Titans in 2025? Cam Ward's impact on the offense, secondary depth and formation, stopping the run with bigger edges, special teams improvement, Gunner Helm and more. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss recap Titans minicamp. Cam Ward's personality and leadership skills have taken center stage. What makes it special, how is different from Will Levis, are the Titans approaching it differently and what does it mean for the fall? Plus, the two most important plays from the week of camp. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky preview Titans mini-camp. We are feeling optimistic about one player and Cam Ward, should the Titans go after Germaine Pratt or devalue the inside linebacker position and what should we expect from second-year players. Plus, big names like Sneed, Simmons and Zeitler. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Cam Ward continues to shine in one key area and it could mean big things for Calvin Ridley and the Titans passing attack. Plus, the battle at two positions in camp will be incredible. Then Braden Gall and Nick Suss lay out the strengths and weaknesses of the different 16-team college playoff models. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Jon Robinson has emerged from hiding but for what reason? What is his legacy and how should fans look back in his tenure? Is JC Latham turning into a major leader and what is the right timetable for Lloyd Cushenberry? What about Cam Ward using a VR headset to train? Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Cam Ward practiced with the entire Titans team this week for the first time. Nick Suss, Paul Kuharsky and Braden Gall break down what we saw from Ward, Will Levis, the defensive line, the pass catchers, rookies and free agents. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss preview Titans OTAs. L'Jarius Sneed is going to practice more, what does that mean? Brian Callahan has broken up his team into 8 groups. Why is this important and what are his goals with this off-season competition? Cam Ward and Will Levis are in competition but does either have the most important trait for a QB? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky take a deep dive into the history of Titans rookie QBs and second-year head coaches. What does the past tell us about the future and can both Brian Callahan and Cam Ward set new standards? Plus, we grade each position group relative to the rest of the NFL. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Read Paul's work at PaulKuharsky.com
Braden Gall and Nick Suss break down the Titans 2025 schedule. There are zero primetime games on the schedule and no one should be surprised. The most important stretch, the bye week, the opposing QBs and defensive lines and AFC South divisional play highlight the Titans slate. And Cam Ward's debut will be nasty. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Read Paul's work at PaulKuharsky.com
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky recap Titans rookie camp. Cam Ward displayed his quick release and leadership qualities - but where did he get it? Femi Oladejo won over many fans in his first work but what are proper expectations for a the 52nd pick? Plus, Xavier Restrepo fever and smoke alarm talk. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Read Paul's work at PaulKuharsky.com
Braden Gall and Nick Suss preview Titans rookie camp in the only way they know how: with games. First, what are actual expectations for Cam Ward and what can we learn from camp? Then we play RookieProp Bets: Second contracts, UDFA's, viral videos and Brian Callahan bingo. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans. The Tennessee Titans have a new identity and are building an entirely new culture as Cam Ward takes over. Does Brian Callahan have the right traits to be the stabilizing force and the upside to elevate his team? Is there a lesson from the old Titans way and what Jon Robinson and Ran Carthon did? Also, Peter Skoronski talks about Cam Ward's play style. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Read Paul's work at PaulKuharsky.com
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans and AFC South draft classes. What was the strategy for the Titans and did they stick with their plan? Development versus immediate impact? Did they fill positions of need? Then we break down the rest of the AFC South: Who won the draft and what on earth did the Jags do? Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky grade the entire 2025 Titans draft class. Was the logic and strategy the right approach? Did the trade in the second round and eventual picks make sense? Did the Titans get value around Cam Ward on offense? The Shedeur Sanders story never went away. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss break down the Titans selection of Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Frustration around the coverage of the pick is warranted. What is the right approach to reasonable expectations for Ward? Did the Titans make a mistake by not taking the trade? What should the Titans do in the rest of the draft? Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall, Stoney Keeley and JT Ruhnke are live from the Sinkers HQ for the 3rd Annual NFL Draft Party. The Titans turned down a potential big offer to move up and took Cam Ward instead. How should fans approach their new franchise QB? Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss break down the final press conference before the draft from Mike Borgonzi, Chad Brinker and Brian Callahan. A consensus has been reached at No. 1 and a trade is very unlikely. The Titans will stay true to the board and go with best possible players. Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky preview NFL Draft week. What does success look like for the Titans this week? How should we define success? What names are most underrated and what types of players are underrated in this draft? What happens if this team doesn't solve edge or WR? Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans. Cam Ward went from 0-Star recruit to likely No. 1 pick - why did college football and the recruiting industry miss on this player? Then we offer our official NFL Mock Draft 1.0. We make every pick for the Titans, predicting what the team will do next weekend. Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans. What is going on with Nico in Tennessee? What is going on with L'Jarius Sneed? What can we learn from the history of best available vs. position of need for the Titans? What is the latest with pick No. 35 and with Cam Ward? Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans. News this week is swirling around trading up for a wide receiver and comparisons to Steve McNair for Cam Ward. Then we break down the current rosters - what has to happen for the Titans to be competitive in 2025? Which players will make progress and which players are on their last chance? Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.
Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans. The team cancelled it's private workout with Colorado... why? Are the Steve McNair comps fair or lazy for Cam Ward? Should Ward be better than McNair? Taylor Zarzour has been named as Mike Keith's replacement and ticket sales are going well for the new Nissan Stadium Watch the show on YouTube. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! All music by MoonTaxi.com.