The 484

Austin and RJ interview Sunday Night Football sideline reporter Michele Tafoya. They discuss her life and career in broadcasting, her favorite players and coaches to talk with, her recent appearance on "The View," and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ recap the NFL draft including takes on first round selections. They then talk about the 2021 NFL schedule release and interesting games coming up, as well as a EARLY Titans prediction from RJ. They finish with an update of the baseball season, where the Red Sox are hot and the Braves are not. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ interview former big leaguer Chase Headley, who played 12 years with the Padres and Yankees, and they discuss his life and career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss Baylor's win over Gonzaga last Monday, Hideki Matsuyama's historic Masters win and MLB and Predators updates. Then, Grant joins the show with some news from Bachelor Nation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ are re-joined by Braves announcer Chip Caray to preview the upcoming baseball season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 from the NCAA Tournament, preview the Final Four and give predictions of each division in Major League Baseball, since tomorrow is Opening Day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ recap what we've seen so far in the NCAA Tournament and predict this weekend's games and who will be in the Final Four. Then, they discuss the upswing in recent trades in both the NFL and NBA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ preview the NCAA Tournament and discuss NFL Free Agency. Then, Grant joins the guys to recap The Bachelor Finale. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ breakdown conference tournaments across the college basketball landscape and discuss Russell Wilson's situation in Seattle and Dak Prescott's new contract. Then, Producer Grant joins the show to discuss Week 10 of The Bachelor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the latest happenings in college basketball and JJ Watt's new deal with the Cardinals. Then, they're joined by Victor Rojas, former Angels TV announcer. He discusses growing up the son of a major league player and coach, working his way through the minor leagues, being around Mike Trout and Albert Pujols on a daily basis for a decade, the passing of Tyler Skaggs during the 2019 season, starting a baseball apparel company and leaving the Angels to become President and GM of a minor league team. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the terrible Tiger Woods car accident. Then, they talk about Ben Roethlisberger being wanted back in Pittsburgh and give a college basketball update. Later, Grant joins the guys to discuss Week 8 of The Bachelor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the breaking Carson Wentz trade to Indianapolis and JJ Watt's potential landing spots. Then, they recap the past week in SEC basketball and Fernando Tatis' contract extension with the Padres. Later, Grant joins the show to discuss Week 7 of The Bachelor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ pay tribute to the great Pedro Gomez, a friend of the show who unexpectedly passed away recently. Then, they discuss Super Bowl LV, the current college hoops season, new MLB rules for 2021, and The Bachelor Week 6. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ preview the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Buccaneers. Then, they discuss Matthew Stafford going to the Rams, Deshaun Watson's trade options, Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals and the Bachelor Week 5. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ are joined by longtime broadcaster Thom Brennaman. The guys talk with him about his journey to get to where he was up until five months ago. Then, they discuss the on-air remark he made in August that changed his life forever, how he has handled that situation and what he's doing now to prevent others from making the same mistake he did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the two conference championship games from this past Sunday and the upcoming Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl, Matthew Stafford and the Lions parting, and the McGregor-Poirier fight from Saturday night. Then, Grant joins the guys to discuss a dramatic Week 4 of The Bachelor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The guys begin with the firing of Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt and what it means for the program moving forward. Then they recap the NFL action from last weekend and preview Championship Sunday. And to finish, they discuss Week 3 of the Bachelor and the surprise exit of Sarah Trott. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Tide is back on top! The guys discuss the CFP National Championship game and wrap up the college football season. Then a recap of Super Wild Card Weekend and preview of this weekend's Divisional round. And Queen Victoria is still the worst. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first episode of the new year, Austin and RJ discuss what they think will happen this Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, as well as conclude Week 17. Then the two recap the two CFP semifinals games and what to expect in Bama-OSU on Monday night. And last the guys talk the season premiere of Matt James as the Bachelor and why their hopes for the season are at an all time low. The episode concludes with Austin once again leaving the guys speechless with his “Weird Story of the Week”. Enjoy your weekend! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After the first week off since the show's birth, RJ and Austin return to ring in the new NBA season. They then chat about the NFL playoff picture and all the different scenarios that could play out in Week 17. Then CFP and Heisman predictions. Lastly, Grant leads the guys in a recap of the long awaited finale of The Bachelorette Season 16. See you next year on The 484! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ give a full recap of this past week's NFL action as well as Saturday's action in college football. The guys then talk about the current state of the College Football Playoff rankings, and where they may stand come next week. Then Grant comes in and leads the guys in an in-depth chat about the 4 hours of Tayshia we got earlier this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ tackle both the NFL and College Football action from this past weekend, discuss the current situation with Tayshia and the guys with Grant, and introduce a NEW segment, “Things That Suck” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ partake in the usual weekly discussion. NFL and College Football Recaps as well as updated CFP rankings. Grant also joins as normal to discuss another great Tayshia Tuesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Approximate timestamps: NFL: 0:00, CFB: 44:00, Bachelorette: 1:19:00, Thanksgiving Fun: 1:43:00 Austin and RJ breakdown an exciting Week 12 of the NFL season, which featured some great games. Then, they discuss Week 12 of the college season and the College Football Playoff Committee's first rankings, and NBA free agency. Then, Grant joins to discuss Episode 7 of The Bachelorette. Instead of weird stories this week, the three talk about their favorite (and least favorite) Thanksgiving dishes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Timestamps: NFL (1:15), CFB (43:19), Bachelorette (50:19), Weird Stories (1:22:41) Austin, RJ, and Andy breakdown Week 10 of the NFL season and the light Week 11 of the college season. Grant then joins to discuss a content-heavy Episode 6 of The Bachelorette. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Timestamps: NFL (1:16), CFB (35:33), The Masters (1:02:22), Bachelorette (1:06:39), Weird Stories (1:22:16) Austin and RJ are joined by Andy to discuss Week 9 of the NFL season, which saw some good games. Then, they talk college football, including the crazy Clemson-Notre Dame game, and the unfortunate (for RJ) Georgia-Florida game. Grant then joins Austin and RJ to discuss Episode 5 of the Bachelorette, Tayshia's first full episode as bachelorette. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ are joined by producer Grant to recap a wild Episode 4 of The Bachelorette. Then, RJ gives us a history listen about a former U.S. president during our "Weird Stories" segment. Plus, Austin and RJ preview the NFL and college football landscape for this weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Election Day, America and 484 listeners! Austin and RJ breakdown Week 8 of the NFL season and Week 9 of the college season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Timestamps: World Series (1:45), NFL (12:35), College Football (51:52), Bachelorette (1:10:48), Halloween Talk (1:32:30) Austin and RJ breakdown the Dodgers' World Series championship and RJ gives us a history lesson. Then, they're joined by Andy to recap Week 6 of the NFL and Week 8 of the college football season, highlighted by the Big Ten's return. Grant then joins the show to discuss Episode 3 of The Bachelorette. This week, instead of weird stories, the four talk Halloween, including movies, candy, and costumes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

World Series (1:15), NFL (5:45), SEC (51:35), Bachelorette & Weird Stories (1:19:18) This week, the guys have another special guest from the crew, Andy Summar. Behind the scenes, Andy acts as the social media director, but this week, he drops his input on Week 6 of the NFL. Austin and RJ also analyze Game 1 of the World Series, as well as the SEC and other important college games. Later, producer Grant is back for Episode 2 of The Bachelorette and lets just say, it gets a little hairy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NFL (2:46), SEC (44:46), NBA (1:10:12), MLB (1:15:01), Bachelorette & Weird Story (1:18:56) BIG episode this week! With the new addition of producer Grant as fact checker and Bachelor viewer, Austin and RJ cover NFL action from this past weekend. They then hit the SEC and a few other college games, talk about the Lakers victory, and the current MLB Playoffs. Plus, all three guys cover Tuesday's episode of The Bachelorette and give their takes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

RJ talks with the Voice of the Tennessee Volunteers Bob Kesling about Saturday's Tennessee-Georgia game. Bob gives his thoughts on Jarrett Guarantano and the Vols' offense, their defense, Georgia's team led by QB Stetson Bennett, the Cade Mays situation, and how he got the job as the Voice of the Vols after John Ward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ recap Week 4 of the NFL season, which included some not-so-good games and a wild one in Dallas. They also discuss Week 2 of the SEC season, NBA Finals, and MLB Playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ are fired up for the return of SEC football. SEC, SEC, SEC! They cover what happened in this kickoff week of the SEC, recap Week 3 of the NFL season, and much more. Tune in to hear your favorite anchors (see what I did there) cover everything you need to know about sports. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ recap all the action from a crazy Week 2 of the NFL season. Plus, they discuss Week 3 of the college football season, NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Final, and U.S. Open. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ recap the NFL action from the opening week. Get their inside looks into all the games from this week, Saturday's college football action, and an update from the NBA and NHL bubbles. Don't forget to check out Austin's locks of the day over on Twitter: @The484Pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ preview the upcoming NFL season and discuss if "boneless chicken wings" is the appropriate name. Then, they talk with Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter about the 2020 Falcons and how they'll fare in the new-look NFC South, coach Dan Quinn surprisingly keeping his job, and how Todd Gurley has looked in practice. They also discuss Ledbetter's career, like covering Brett Favre in Green Bay, covering the infamous Super Bowl LI (the 28-3 game), being a lead writer on the Michael Vick dog-fighting scandal, and his favorite and least favorite players to talk to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ go off the rails this week. When on topic, they talked college football's return, the Big Ten thinking about bringing football back around Thanksgiving, sports shutting down Thursday and Friday, the BMW Championship, and MLB's Postseason Bubble idea. They also introduce a new segment dedicated to sports betting, and of course, the week's weirdest stories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ talk about Luka Doncic's buzzer beater and breakdown the NBA Playoffs overall. Plus, they discuss baseball's unwritten rules relating to Fernando Tatis Jr., Thom Brennaman, the SEC schedule, and false positive tests around the NFL. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the Big Ten and Pac 12 cancelling fall football, preview the NBA Playoffs, and analyze the Reds' positive test. Then, they talk with ESPN's Pedro Gomez about the state of Major League Baseball in 2020. Plus, Pedro talks about growing up in Miami to Cuban refugees, being a Hall of Fame voter, following Barry Bonds when he was chasing the all-time home run record, and covering "The Steve Bartman Game." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin Hannon and RJ Taylor revisit their Predators take from last week that didn't age well, breakdown the SEC schedule, and talk about NFL players opting out. They also discuss the Lakers' performance in the NBA bubble, the St. Louis Cardinals outbreak, and the PGA Championship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ discuss the SEC moving into conference-only play, MLB's surge in positive tests for COVID, the Washington Football Team name change, and the NBA's return. Then, RJ talks with Nashville Predators announcer Pete Weber about the series against Arizona, including the goaltender situation and a disappointing Matt Duchene. Plus, Pete discusses growing up a St. Louis Cardinals fan and listening to Harry Caray, broadcasting in Buffalo and covering four straight Super Bowls, being an announcer for an expansion team, and having a heart attack the morning of a Predators game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ talk MLB's opening weekend, rule changes, and the new playoff format. Plus, they give their thoughts on Tom Thibodeau becoming the head coach of the Knicks, Lou Williams leaving the bubble, and Jamal Adams' trade to Seattle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ forgot to discuss Patrick Mahomes contract last week, so they bring it up this week, along with Derrick Henry and Myles Garrett's new contracts. Also, they talk what-ifs surrounding the college football season, make MLB predictions, talk Predators hockey, and RJ gives an update on the "Florida Costco Man" story from last week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin Hannon and RJ Taylor talk about the likelihood of the upcoming college football season, after the Ivy League cancelled fall sports and the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they will play conference-only schedules. They also discuss the NFL's postgame jersey swap rules, life in the NBA bubble, and introduce a new segment highlighting the weirdest stories of the week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin Hannon and RJ Taylor talk about #Kanye2020, Fourth of July celebrations and the hot dog eating contest, Cam Newton to New England, baseball players sitting out, and more. Then, they talk with Los Angeles and Fox broadcaster Joe Davis about the 2020 Dodgers as well as how teams across baseball fare playing a 60-game schedule. Plus, Joe dives into his career as an announcer and what it was like replacing Vin Scully. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's episode, Austin Hannon and RJ Taylor discuss the return of Major League Baseball. Later, they talk with Jets and ESPN announcer Bob Wischusen about his career, and Bob explains how COVID-19 will impact the upcoming college football season. Plus, he discusses Jamal Adams and his request to be traded from the Jets, expectations on Sam Darnold and Le'Veon Bell, and the 2020 Jets squad and how they fare in the AFC East and the AFC overall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ interview Liz Scott, who's an associate director on ESPN's college football, basketball, baseball, and softball telecasts. She gIves insight on what goes on behind-the-scenes during a live sports telecast and the immense preparation that goes into it. She also talks about her career in sports broadcast production, starting in Los Angeles, covering the Olympics, the pro sports teams in Phoenix, and her time with ESPN. Later, she discusses being a part of the crew on both the 7-overtime LSU vs. Texas A&M game in 2018 and the 2020 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Austin and RJ talk with Nashville Predators announcer Willy Daunic about the NHL's new playoff format and the current Predators squad and how they match up against the Arizona Coyotes in the qualifying round. Also, Willy discusses his life and career, from his time playing baseball and basketball at Vanderbilt, being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and his minor league baseball career, and then coming back to Nashville to become a broadcaster. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Austin and RJ welcome the show's first guest, Braves announcer Chip Caray. They talk about the likelihood of baseball coming back in 2020, this year's Braves squad, and take a deep dive into Chip's entire career, from filming for local news on the beach in a full suit to becoming the voice of the Atlanta Braves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app