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Southern Sports Today presents the Chuck Oliver Show

680 The Fan


    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 2,766 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 5-9 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 43:36


    John starts off hour 2 talking Miami with David Lake from Inside the U, and how the news of Jordan Hudson being banned at UNC was wrong. We then look around the national scene with Pete Fiutak from College Football News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-9 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 43:38


    John Michaels in for Chuck today as we start today’s show with how the playoffs could expand to 16 teams, and the predicted locations of College Gameday. We then look at Alabama with Ryan Fowler from Tide 100.9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-8 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 43:36


    Graham Hall of Swamp 247 joins to preview Florida's season. John Michaels discusses the preseason hype around Florida. Faxon Childress of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson joins to discuss Dabo Sweeney changing his ways and using the transfer portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-8 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 43:31


    John Michaels discusses Nick Saban leading congressional committee for NIL. John Michaels discusses Urban Meyers' comments on lying to the NCAA. Brendan Sonnone of Noles 247 joins to discuss if FSU can bounce back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-7 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 43:37


    Heath starts hour 2 looking at the new Notre Dame scheduling deal with Nick Shepkowski from Notre Dame On SI, and how much Kevin Warren got as a bonus from the Big 10’s TV deal. We then talk Michigan with Jim Costa from 97.1 The Ticket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-7 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 43:35


    Heath Cline in for Chuck today! We start off with Heath’s thoughts on Joel Klatt’s top 25, and Miami’s scheduling deal for the upcoming seasons. We then look at the national scene with Max Chadwick from Pro Football Focus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-6 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 43:37


    Heath starts hour 2 with the inflation of Arch Manning’s status before talking Mississippi State with Brian Hadad from Supertalk Mississippi. We then look at Georgia and their big commitment with Connor Riley from Dawg Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-6 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 43:39


    Heath Cline in for Chuck today! We start today’s show with Notre Dame and Clemson agreeing to play each other annually, and how last year felt like things have slowed down in college football offensively. Dave Bartoo from College Football Matrix joins us for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-5 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 43:36


    Tyler Waldrup from Pistols Firing join the show to talk about Oklahoma State, Heath opens the second segment of hour 2 by talking about the 2026 NFL Mock draft, Matt Baker from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the College Football Scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-5 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 43:34


    Heath is in for Chuck and he opens by talking about President Trump’s NIL executive order, Sherrone Moore suspended at Michigan for 2 games, Nick Roush from Kentucky sports radio joins the show to talk about the Wildcats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-2 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 43:39


    Andrew Spivey of Gator Country looks at Florida's latest portal move and more. Chuck thinks Quinn Ewers made the right decision by going pro rather than cashing in for one year, even if he wasn't drafted highly. Sonny Shipp of Geaux 247 looks at LSU's late spring portal activity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-2 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 43:36


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss a touted QB making a regrettable choice on how he handled his college announcement. Clark Brooks of On3 and SEC Stat Cat looks at some returning QBs for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-1 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 43:38


    Joe Cook of Inside Texas discusses reports Texas is spending as much as 40 million on this year's roster. Chuck and Heath discuss the announced merger of operations between on3 and rivals. Chip Patterson of CBS Sports looks at the national picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 5-1 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 43:38


    Chuck says Kirby Smart may be the last head coach in the country who really doesn't have a boss. Chuck and Heath discuss Michigan State dumping their AD over a lack of NIL aggressiveness. Clemson beat reporter Chapel Fowler of the State sizes up Clemson after spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-30 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 43:35


    Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today CFB Columnist, discusses his piece ranking the SEC coaches. Chuck and Heath discuss the unexpected return of former LSU TE Arik Gilbert to the field with Savannah State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-30 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 43:37


    Chuck thinks Penn State isn't taken as seriously because James Franklin isn't perceived as the strongest X and O coach. Chuck and Heath discuss the steady increase in the number of players who transferred during their college careers being drafted by the NFL. Josh Graham of WSJS radio in the Triad looks at UNC and other ACC subjects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-29 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 43:36


    Chuck and Heath discuss an off field issue that could impact Texas in the season opener against Ohio State. Andy Bitter of Tech Sideline looks at Virginia Tech after spring football. Tim Hall of 97.1 the Fan analyzes the NFL Draft's impact on Ohio State after they had the most players selected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-29 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 43:37


    Chuck reacts to the video of DJ Lagway throwing a pass as Florida looks to reduce concerns about his shoulder injury coming out of spring. Chuck and Heath discuss the NCAA's penalties against former Michigan assistants who aren't trying to work in college football. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-28 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 43:39


    Bill Bender of Sporting News looks ahead at their projected top 50 players for next season's draft after this year's wrapped up. Chuck and Heath discuss possible lessons for college players from the Shedeur Sanders draft saga. David Cloninger of the Charleston Post and Courier discusses how South Carolina looks coming out of spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-28 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 43:35


    Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Bill Belichick's cringe inducing appearance on CBS Sunday Morning. Ira Schoffel of Warchant looks at FSU's talent level post spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-25 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:37


    Drew DeArmond joins the show from 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville, Heath then goes into the NCAA’s new gambling partnership, Russell Smith joins the show from Fox Sports Knoxville to talk about the Vols.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-25 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:37


    Heath is subbing for Chuck and he opens hour 1 by talking about the NFL Draft, he then goes in depth about what the playoff will look like this year, Philip Dukes joins the show to talk Colorado and Auburn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-24 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 43:35


    Jake Crain of "Crain and Company" joins Chuck for draft/CFB talk. Chuck and Heath discuss FOX hiring Robert Griffin 3 to be their number two national CFB game analyst. Mike Detillier of WWL radio and the M and D Draft report looks at the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-24 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 43:38


    Chuck has concerns about the level of QB play for the SEC headed into 2025. Chuck and Heath discuss Quinn Ewers' decision to have gone pro this year rather than take a big payday from the transfer portal. Wilson Alexander of the Baton Rouge Advocate sizes up LSU after the conclusion of spring practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-23 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 43:35


    Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 looks at Tennessee's situation post Nico transfer. Chuck and Heath discuss the NCAA seemingly making zero effort to do anything about tampering. Tye Richarson of ESPN Arkansas reviews Arkansas post spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-23 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 43:01


    Chuck is impressed with the on field legacy of South Carolina AD Ray Tanner. Chuck and Heath discuss the ongoing portal exodus of some of North Carolina's most talented defensive players after spring. Eric Henry of Horns 247 looks at Texas loading up on defensive tackle talent in the portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-22 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 43:37


    Chuck discusses the situation at Cal getting uglier. Jake Reuse of Dawgs HQ looks at Georgia's portal moves. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine wraps up Michigan's spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-22 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 43:37


    Chuck discusses the, for all practical purposes, trade by UCLA for the Iamaleava brothers to be their QBs. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas snatching a DL away from North Carolina after he'd already signed with them. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-21 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 43:38


    Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 reviews Texas A&M's spring after it wrapped up Saturday. Chuck and Heath discuss a report that TV ratings are being considered as a possible factor in which conferences get CFP automatic bids. Blake Alderman of Gators Online looks at Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-21 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 43:38


    Chuck thinks the service academies are going to have a tougher time than ever maintaining a high level of play in the new era of CFB. Chuck and Heath discuss the chain reaction still underway as a result of Nico Iamaleava's move to UCLA. Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer sizes up the Tigers latest portal acquisitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-18 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 43:35


    Demetri Rivano from BarrettMedia.com joins the show to talk about Lee Corso, Heath talks about the preseason All-American teams and the questions about Georgia roster, Ian Cummings from Pro Football Network joins the show to talk about the NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-18 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 43:35


    Heath is subbing for Chuck today and opens by discussing Nico Iamaliava, Brain Harsin is taking over the Cal program and its getting bad, Bill Gunter from 1075 The Game in South Carolina joins the show to talk about the Gamecocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-17 THURSDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 43:34


    Heath starts hour 2 talking Florida State with Liam Rooney from The Tallahassee Democrat, and some new rules coming for college football next season. We then talk Kentucky football with TJ Walker from Big X Sports Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-17 THURSDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 43:36


    Heath Cline in for Chuck today! We start the show with Lee Corso retiring from College Gameday, and Beau Atkinson’s decision to transfer. We then look to the State of North Carolina with Joe Ovies from Ovies and Giglio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-16 WEDNESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 43:36


    Heath starts hour 2 talking Ole Miss with Richard Cross from Supertalk Mississippi, and conferences trying to maximize exposure after spring practice. We then look at the Alabama program with Ryan Fowler from Tide 100.9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-16 WEDNESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 43:34


    Heath Cline in for Chuck today! We start off with the opening of the transfer portal and the interest in Nico Iamaleava. Heath discusses what isnt the ideal location for the National Championship before talking Oklahoma with Tyler McComas from KREF in Norman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-15 TUESDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 43:33


    Chuck and Heath discuss Bill Belichick's girlfriend's emails revealing more details about her role within the UNC program. Jake Rowe of Dawgs HQ sizes up Georgia after spring football. Chris Hummer of 247 Sports previews the transfer portal opening Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-15 TUESDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 43:21


    Chuck has thoughts on retired numbers in college football. Chuck and Heath discuss some of the bigger names already finding their way into the transfer portal. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-14 MONDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 43:32


    Kelly Quinlan of Jackets Online wraps up Georgia Tech's spring. Chuck and Heath discuss ESPN retaining Rece Davis as Gameday host after FOX tried to lure him away. TIm O'Malley from Irish Illustrated looks at Notre Dame post spring game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-14 MONDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 43:35


    Chuck shares his thoughts on Nico Iamaleava parting ways with Tennessee. Chuck and Heath discuss how much the way Nico's camp handled his exit damages his immediate transfer market. Wes Rucker of Go Vols 247 sizes up Tennessee after the dramatic ending to spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-11 FRIDAY HOUR 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 43:38


    Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville previews Louisville's Friday night spring game. Chuck and Heath discuss the breaking news that Nico Iamaleava did not show up for Tennessee's Friday practice. Chris Gordy of the Locked on SEC podcast looks at the conference's spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CHUCK OLIVER SHOW 4-11 FRIDAY HOUR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 43:35


    Chuck thinks the Nico Iamaleava Tennessee NIL negotiations becoming public isn't good for either side of it. Chuck and Heath discuss why the Nico saga hits the Vols fans harder than a similar one would another fanbase. Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods sizes up Texas midway through spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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