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Top 10 TXHSFB Games of the Week Lindsay coach Casey Jones Ad Break TXHSFB TeamBuilder Craig Way Mailbag Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temple is once again an underdog, this time heading into Saturday's Homecoming game against a 5-0 Navy team. And once again, we'll tell you why the Owls - who are currently 9.5-point underdogs according to BetMGM - should win as they take one step closer toward bowl eligibility in K.C. Keeler's first season on North Broad Street.  This week's mailbag is packed with 15 questions and helped set the agenda for a show that covers everything from the key matchups of Saturday's game to potential men's hoops starting fives to thoughts on Brian Thornburg, Temple Athletics' new senior associate athletic director for development and NIL strategy.  Intro: 0:00 – 10:20 Key takeaways from Temple's comeback win over UTSA: 10:20 – 21:32 Why John and Kyle believe Temple should beat undefeated Navy: 21:32 – 47:05 Mailbag: 47:05 – end

Well, that wasn't fun! After a disappointing loss--the first as a favorite under Scott Abell--Matt and Carter are here to help you process on this week's Roost Podcast. What should we make of the offense in this one? Can we blame everything on injuries? Are the defense's bizarre third-down woes a statistical blip or an ominous portent of future results? Will Rice ever get a bye week? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Owls have a reputation for hooting and hunting at night. But when you take a look – and listen – to the 19 species that live in the U.S. and Canada, it's clear that these raptors defy stereotypes.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

⚽ Exclusive Barry Bannan Interview – Sheffield Wednesday Podcast Special (Part One)

Listen to the peaceful sounds of a quiet countryside night — distant owl calls and gentle rustling trees create a serene, grounding atmosphere for sleep and relaxation.Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/.Create a mix of your favorite sounds by downloading the Deep Sleep Sounds App at: https://deepsleepsounds.onelink.me/U0RY/app.Having an issue with Deep Sleep Sounds or want to ask us a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.  Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Slumber App: slumber.fm/deepsleepsounds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel review Peacemaker S2 Ep 7, talk the new Batman 2 casting hinting at a Court of Owls storylines, James Cameron talking Avatar 4 and 5, Jacob Elordi rumored for James Bond, Jerry Bruckheimer saying Margot Robbie is still in play for Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, and our thoughts on Marvel Zombies! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. #DC #marvel #peacemaker #avatar #batman #jamesbond #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 10 TXHSFB Games of the Week Lubbock Liberty coach Joe Sexton TeamBuilder — our Players To Watch in Week 6 TXHSFB Hall of Famer Craig Way Mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both the Roadrunners and Owls will be fresh off of bye weeks on Saturday as they get the pads popping to begin conference play. UTSA has looked shaky through their 2-2 start, while Temple hasn't played an evenly-matched opponent yet. We break down the names and tendencies to know heading into this conference match up. 00:00 Introduction to Conference Play 03:14 UTSA's Performance and Expectations 11:56 Surprises of the Season 14:44 Previewing Temple's New Era 39:02 Game Predictions and Expectations Video: https://youtu.be/tS7h5wjUVg4  

Lon Strickler is a fortean researcher and the long time creator of the popular website, phantomsandmonsters.com. Tonight, Lon gets into some strange creature sightings that involve 5-foot owls, missing time and pukwudgies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

So, that happened. Tepper and Pickle recap an absolutely insane Week 5 of Texas high school football statewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another emotional rollercoaster at Hillsborough. We break down Sheffield Wednesday's "thrilling" draw with QPR — was it tactical genius from the Owls or just 90 minutes of everyone forgetting how to shoot?This week we're also joined by Sheffield Star journalist Alex Miller, who shares his insider perspective on the latest drama surrounding Wednesday. From fresh non-payment rumours (because what's football without a bit of financial chaos?) to off-pitch gossip, we've got all the stories Owls fans are talking about.As always, expect a round-up of the chaos, the rumours, the shenanigans — and our trademark mix of sarcasm, misplaced optimism, and unfiltered Sheffield Wednesday chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rice Football received a rude awakening on Saturday regarding what a fully deployed option offense looks like at the FBS level. The Owls were a ways behind the Midshipmen in every aspect of the game and left Annapolis with plenty of things to work on. The defeat stung, but in hindsight, it's not surprising this young team has plenty of room for growth. Sideline reporter Jason Metko joins the show to debrief the game and take stock of the season five games in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the latest episode of HFTOS as we welcome back Blues fan and journalist guest Sam Sheppey for the Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City preview. With the Owls facing a tough midweek away game at St Andrews, Sam dives deep into the Championship 2025/26 season so far and how he sees the Blues season has started.Sam shares his honest take on the Blues' rocky opening, despite manager Chris Davies splashing big cash on new signings. From defensive woes to attacking promise, we break down if the investment is paying off – and what it means for Wednesday's chances. His match prediction and scoreline prediction may just shock fans of both clubs.The Wheel of Foe-tune debuts don't miss the first (and possibly only) spin of our new ask the guest a really difficult question.Tune in now for all things #SWFC, #WAWAW, and #BCFC. Whether you're an Owls fanatic or just love Championship drama, this episode is your ultimate Sheffield Wednesday preview guide. Subscribe for more all your SWFC needs.#SheffieldWednesday #BirminghamCity #ChampionshipPreview #SWFCvsBCFC #EFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Wednesday Week podcast, we bring you an exclusive Lee Gregory interview. The Sheffield Wednesday striker looks back on his early career, his time at Hillsborough, and shares inside stories from the unforgettable Sheffield Wednesday promotion campaign — including that incredible comeback against Peterborough.Gregory also talks about his relationship with teammates and managers, life as a striker at Hillsborough, and even how he almost derailed the play-offs by trying to save £40 on a Ryanair flight(!)Whether you're searching for insight, laughs, or pure Sheffield Wednesday nostalgia, this episode is a must-listen for all SWFC fans.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.#SWFC #SheffieldWednesday #LeeGregory #WednesdayWeek #WAWAW #UTO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a huge Week 5 of Texas high school football! Tepper and Vianey break down the Top 10 games to watch, chat with Waxahachie coach Shane Tolleson ahead of their showdown with DeSoto, talk with the Texas high school football Hall of Famer Craig Way, pick their players to watch in TeamBuilder and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Abell, head football coach at Rice University, joins 365 Sports to discuss the Owls' 3–1 start, the challenges of navigating a deep American Athletic Conference, and the development of quarterback Chase Jenkins in his versatile offense. Abel also shares his perspective on coaching changes across college football, his journey from baseball to the sidelines, and what it's been like leading Rice in the heart of Texas high school football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Yards and Stripes, hosts Price Atkinson and Steve Carney cover a full slate of Service Academy football action. Army dropped a heartbreaking overtime battle to North Texas, while Air Force couldn't slow down Boise State's explosive offense. Navy returns from a bye week to face Rice in Annapolis, with the Owls' rushing attack posing a real challenge. The crew also hands out game balls, previews Army–East Carolina, Navy–Rice, and Air Force–Hawaii, and honors a fallen hero during the Travis Manion Foundation Honor Roll segment. Packed with recaps, previews, and heartfelt moments, Episode 5 sets the stage for an important Week 5 across the academies.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter.  TicketSmarter

Rice vs. Navy College Football Pick Prediction 9/27/2025 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rice at Navy 3:30PM ET—Rice improved to 3-1 following their 28-17 road win at Charlotte. The Owls triple option produced 255 yards rushing for 5.5 yards a carry. They limited the 49ers to 2.5 yards a carry and allowed 5.9 yards per pass attempt.

Since the very first power chord rang out through the atmosphere, musicians have longed to combine distorted guitars with dumb jokes. This week we're exploring the music and comedy. We're going from the origins of court jesters to mid-century novelty hits to four decades of comedy metal. Sometimes it works! Most of the time it does not. Bands featured here include GWAR, Green Jelly, Psychostick, Piledriver, Raised by Owls, Killitorous, and much, much more. Put on your chucklehats and watch us lean against a brick wall while we perform a tight 60 on this week's show. The full UNCUT and UNCENSORED edition of this program is 110 minutes long and available for your listening pleasure over at the TovH Patreon. Otherwise, the episode is free here without all that legally-objectionable copyrighted music. This program is available on Spotify. It is also available on iTunes or whatever they call it now, where you can rate, review, and subscribe. Give us money on Patreon to get exclusive bonus episodes and other cool shit.

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls conference-opening win at Charlotte. He credits the defense (5:00) and the ground game (8:45), but the offense isn't perfect yet. The offensive line (11:00) is singled out. Coach Abell tells a story about some new Owls fans in Charlotte (13:00) and he reflects on some notable milestones with the 3-1 start (16:15). Coach talks about Navy's unique scheme (18:45) and then discusses the elimination of the spring portal window (22:50).Volleyball coach Genny Volpe (26:10) reflects on the identity of this year's team and what it was like coaching against her daughter. She knew the team could handle the tough non-conference schedule (29:30) and hopes they will be better down the line. Coach Volpe discusses being picked at the top of the American Conference (32:00) and looks at the start of conference play (34:00). She talks about her coaching staff (35:30) and the additions from the portal (36:55). She rounds out the interview talking about what continues to inspire her at Rice (46:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a week of Texas high school football! Pickle and Tepper overreact to it in Monday Morning Fallout, including the game of the week, the dude of the week and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey y'all, Rice is 3-1 for the first time in a quarter century! That's pretty cool! The Owls went on the road, on flagship ESPN, to get a win in their conference opener at Charlotte, in a game they controlled from start to finish. It was fun! Matt and Carter had a lot of fun talking about it, and we bet you'll have a lot of fun listening to them talk about it! Winning is fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheffield Wednesday picked up a brilliant away win at Portsmouth – and we've got all the reaction! We break down a strong all-round performance, with a special spotlight on Ernie Weaver's commanding display at the back. Could this rising star be a future Owls captain? We'll also dig into the controversy surrounding George Brown's decisive goal that had Pompey fans fuming. Plus, we'll be referencing the recent @swfcwsg Women's Supporters Group call, where Christine Seddon outlined the inspiring story of how Blackpool's fan trust fought back to oust their unscrupulous owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Georgia Tech avoid the letdown against Temple?! Bryce Koon discusses why the Jackets won't fall victim to the Owls. #georgiatech #collegefootball #brentkey #georgiatechfootball #haynesking WEBSITE: https://thecrowdedbooth.substack.com/ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/dWYnG2MnW5 SECTION103: https://www.section103.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-crowded-booth/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a big Week 4 of Texas high school football! Tepper and Pickle discuss the Top 10 games of the week, talk with Stephenville head coach Sterling Doty, pick out their favorite players this week in the TeamBuilder, chat with the Hall of Famer Craig Way, and answer viewer questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of a disappointing Shula Bowl, there were still bright spots to focus on, so Ken LaVicka hands out his post-Shula Bowl position awards. In addition, Ken tells his favorite memories of the upcoming FAU Football alums headed to the Florida Atlantic Athletics Hall-of-Fame. Finally, a full breakdown of where the Owls have struggled through the first quarter of the 2025 season, and if these specific areas improve, will lead to a successful year with nine games left. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business opportunities, e-mail klavicka84@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All content from the Sons of UCF is brought to you by the law office of Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. With a combined 70+ years of legal experience, WHG specialize in personal injury, workers comp, veteran disability, and SSI/SSDI cases. For more information, contact them at wernerhoffman.com, or call 1-800-320-HELP Join guest host Brian Peterson and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode, the Knights will welcome Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels to town... are they ready for this game, and what is really at stake? Plus: is a win needed to really kick-start the Frost 2.0 era? Also: Central, Notre Dame, in state games and rivalries, and go Owls?!?!?? Be sure to subscribe to our channel to watch future episodes of Around the Kingdom, with a new drop each week.  #goknights #ucfknights #ucf #ucffootball #big12  Check out www.SonsofUCF.com for more coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Temple learn enough from the film of last Saturday's 42-3 loss to No. 13 Oklahoma to be more competitive against - or even upset - No. 18 Georgia Tech on the road this Saturday? We'll tell you what the Owls are facing in the 3-0 Yellow Jackets and how they'll defend Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King, hear from Temple head coach K.C. Keeler, answer your mailbag questions and celebrate the return of former OwlScoop.com staff reporter Declan Landis, who stopped by this week's podcast to take us through the segment he created – On (or around) this date. Intro: 0:00 – 7:32 Dissecting the Oklahoma loss: 7:32- 15:37 K.C. Keeler talks about what's fixable: 15:37 – 19:52 Can the Owls upset No. 18 Georgia Tech?: 19:52 – 31:57 There's help on the way with the 2026 class: 31:57 – 33:03 On (or around) this date with its creator, Declan Landis: 33:03 – 54:32 Mailbag: 54:32 – end Timestamps are approximate due to advertisements.

Batman Day 2025 is coming this weekend 9/20/25. To get you ready to celebrate the Dark Knights 85th birthday your hosts James and Josh Muarry dive into the first story line of Batman during the New 52, Batman: The Court of Owls. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Greg Capullo. This artistic duo packs a one, two punch or writing and artwork that creates an amazing new story to the cape crusaders legacy.

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M. He sees a lot of room to grow (2:45) and goes into detail about the team's response after the Panthers opening score. Coach was happy to see the ground game get its most yards in four years (6:00). Getting so many young players some playing time (8:00) was huge, especially on a short week. Going back to Charlotte is special to coach after his time at Davidson (11:40) but the focus is on the game and he expects a big cheering section. Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Lew Caralla (18:40) says Coach Abell has been one of the biggest blessings of his career. He talks about his inspiration for getting into this field and what motivates him most about this job (19:50). He goes into some players' transformations (22:10) and who are some of the strongest guys pound-for-pound on the team (24:10). Coach Caralla explains how training differs over the season (24:45) also dives deep into some of his viral quotes over the last few years (25:30). He rounds out the talk giving love to the rest of his staff (28:10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Monday Morning Fallout! Pickle and Tepper overreact to the football weekend, including the game of the week, the play of the week, the dude of the week and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Corn Correspondent Andy and a late arriving Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We discuss the firing of UCLA and Virginia Tech Head Coaches, Arthur has many passionate opinions on the VT Head Coaching situation, New Mexico runs all over UCLA, ODU dominates VT, Stanford gets their first win on BC, the Sickos Game of the Week Minnesota at Cal, MTSU's comeback on Nevada, the Akron and UAB barnburner, K State's woes continue, Jordan at the North Texas and Wazzu game, BBQ Truck burning up Thursday Night for NC State and Wake, The BACKYARD BRAWL BREAK DOWN WITH PITT GIRL AND BETH VIRGINIA, Tulane keeps rolling, FIU over the Owls in the Shula Bowl, USC and Purdue CBS music, wild laterals, and THICC SIX, the BANGER BETWEEN UCONN AND DELAWARE, Vandy, Buffalo survives Kent State, BEEEESSSSS 55 YARD WALK OFF, Samford's Moonball TD, Monmouth and Charlotte shootout, Griz late comeback, the Grand Canyon Trophy fireworks and NAU's late win, Marist, UTRGV, Wasbash weather moving locations, and much, much more!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down all the angles of Oklahoma's 42-3 win over Temple and look ahead to the start of SEC play with Auburn coming to Norman this weekend. 1:38 - Oklahoma def. Temple 42-3 7:05 - Freshman RB Tory Blaylock sparkles with 100 yards rushing and 2 TD's 16:09 - TE Jaren Kanak continues superb start to season 26:24 - Defense smothers Temple, holds Owls to 104 total yards 37:55 - DE R Mason Thomas ejected for targeting, will miss first half vs Auburn 43:47 - Jackson Arnold's return to Norman has arrived To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for Episode 178 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo welcomes Cecily—“the awesome Toasted Owl lady.” From a 396-sq-ft first cafe to multi-location growth, Cecily lays out the real grind behind building a beloved breakfast brand anchored in vintage finds, community, and relentless owner-operator standards.This conversation moves fast and stays honest—Flagstaff origins, Phoenix expansion (including the former Oink Café space in PV), why owls became the brand, labor and tipping realities, and a 60-year “try 60 new things” mindset. If you care about hospitality, culture, and staying scrappy without sacrificing soul, this one's for you.Chapter Guide (Timestamps): (00:13) Episode 178 Intro + Guest: Cecily, “the awesome Toasted Owl lady.” (01:29) From teacher to restaurateur: Grand Canyon roots & “a high school with ashtrays.” (02:05) First 396-sq-ft shop → S. Mike's Pike across from Mother Road (Route 66). (02:33) Expansion: East Flagstaff; Phoenix at 3rd Ave & Camelback; PV takeover of former Oink Café (rehab timeline: 102 days). (04:07) Starting over after divorce; the 106-year-old owl-filled home. (06:41) Why owls: classroom gifts during the Harry Potter years → the brand. (09:57) Treasure hunts: the 700-owl Bakersfield haul at $1 each. (11:45) “This is 60 month”: hiking, dogs, and DIY owl garden sticks that sell. (15:56) Workforce & tipping: costs, culture shifts, and operator realities in Flagstaff. (17:52) Community & giving back: Mother Road/Pizza Coletta/Fratellis; Flagstaff Shelter Services, Joni Foundation, Habitat builds. (26:31) Notables: Robert Plant, Serena, and altitude athletes finding the Owl. (27:59) Owner-operator ethos: “won't embrace mediocrity” and the dream of “six Owls.” (33:49) Phoenix shout-outs: Camelback next to Changing Hands; PV (REI/Target). 

Not the prettiest win ever, but here at the Roost Pod we're not taking anything for granted in this early chapter of the Scott Abell era at Rice. Matt and Carter are with you as always, breaking down a scratchy but generally stress-free win by the Owls over Prairie View A&M. What progress did Rice make on offense in this game? Any cause for worry with the defense? And how much should we make of a breakout game for QB Chase Jenkins? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is joined by the excellent Alex from @DN35GTFC to talk up the upcoming clash between the Owls and the Mariners ⚽️

FIU 38, FAU 28. For the first time in nearly a decade, FAU's trophy case is empty. The Shula Bowl trophy will spend the next 365 days in Miami with FIU. Ken LaVicka & New Era Prep's Robbie Lastella discuss FAU's penalty issues, Caden Veltkamp's up-and-down play, the Owls' 4th down deficiencies, field position problems and what comes next after a stunning defeat to their rivals to the south. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business opportunities, e-mail klavicka84@gmail.com

This week, Briana and guest Cat Crawford (Swiss Fish, Tiny Mannequin Hands, Bad Kid Jail, Scene Kids) team up to convince Cozi to watch the 1991 animated adventure comedy Rock-a-Doodle!When the sun stops shining, a young boy (transformed into a cat by the wicked Grand Duke of Owls) teams up with a group of barnyard animals to find Chanticleer, a runaway rooster whose morning crow can raise the sun.Will Cozi want to give this movie a watch? Listen and find out!Recommendations:Cat – See the pants chicken on Figueroa in Highland ParkCozi – Check Brain Dead Studios' monthly calendar every month!⁠⁠⁠Bri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Stick up for yourself!Also, we picked a new theme song! "Full Speed Ahead" by Silent Partner! It's a no-copyright royalty-free song, hell yeah

Ravis discusses Sooners vs. Owls, the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and the upcoming weekend in college and pro football! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for Week 3 of Texas high school football! Tepper and Pickle talk about the Top 10 games of the week, chat with Fort Bend Ridge Point coach Rick LaFavers, draft their players to watch in the TeamBuilder with Carter Yates, talk ball with the Hall of Famer Craig Way, and answer listener questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck thinks it's all over for Billy Napier at Florida, the only question is when that's official. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB subjects. Tony Tsoukalas of TD Alabama magazine looks at the Crimson Tide heading into Saturday's game with Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Lee and Blake Lovell discuss Oklahoma's road trip to Philadelphia to face Temple, which will host the Sooners at Lincoln Financial Field. The game will be shown on ESPN2 at 11 Central. Topics discussed include: Quarterback John Mateer leads the Southeastern Conference with 662 passing yards and also in total offense (760). Oklahoma needs more out of running back position, and particularly from Jayden Ott. The Sooners' defense has given up 3.3 and 5.1 ypp in wins over Illinois State and Michigan and is loaded in the front seven. Temple is a little better than it normally is. The Owls are 2-0 after beating UMass 42-10 and Howard 55-7. K.C. Keeler is a first-year coach at Temple; coached last two years at Sam Houston State. Offensive players to watch for Temple include quarterback Evan Simon (27-of-35, 422 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions) and running back Jay Ducker (29 carries, 219 yards, one touchdown). Is this a potential let-down spot for Oklahoma between an early kickoff in a large stadium with lots of empty seats and a big game ahead with Auburn following an emotional win over Michigan? GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

It's Monday Morning Fallout! Tepper and Pickle overreact to the football weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we said there would be growing pains, didn't we? It's unfortunate that Rice couldn't close this chapter of the rivalry with UH with a win, but that's the way the bucket breaks sometimes. Matt and Carter are here to assess the aftermath. How concerned are we about the passing game? Is the Owls' general lack of offensive production so far cause for real anguish, or just part of the process? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by Izzy Kestrel (Gexfeld, A Good Videogame), Shawn Alexander Allen (Treachery in Beatdown City), and the one and only Rand Hall (UFO 50 Voicemailer Extraordinaire) to discuss Cyber Owls, the 50th and final* game in the UFO 50 collection. “A superweapon threatens to destroy the world, and it's up to the Cyber Owls to save the day!” Next week: [REDACTED] Audio edited by Dylan Shumway   Discussed in this episode: Eggplant Merch! https://cottonbureau.com/people/eggplant-the-secret-lives-of-games-podcast  Cherry Rush YouTube Highlights https://www.youtube.com/@Cherry-Rush  Derek Yu's Wikiquote https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Derek_Yu  Roguelike Celebration 2025 (Including Fireside Chat with Jon Perry!) https://www.roguelike.club/event2025.html  Izzy's itch.io https://iznaut.itch.io/  Izzy's bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/iznaut.com Izzy's Website https://iznaut.com/ Snap & Grab https://nogoblin.com/snapandgrab Shawn's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawndoublea/?hl=en Beatdown City Survivors https://store.steampowered.com/app/3383040/Beatdown_City_Survivors/  Tyriq's Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fourbitfriday.bsky.social Scrubbin' Trubble https://scrubbintrubble.com/ The Grasshopper (and "Words on Play")  https://broadviewpress.com/product/the-grasshopper-third-edition/#tab-description C.A. Brown https://www.youtube.com/@CABROWN https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

Ian writes "The story I'm sitting down to tell, is a true one. One experienced by a faithful friend of mine, Sam, and I. I'm often reluctant to tell this story at length to most people, as the subject matter is unexplainable and rather strange. I don't want to be viewed as the superstitious nut. But having guided all across the country, and having extensive experience in many environments around the united states, I feel I have the authority to tell this story. Essentially what I'm saying is I've been around, in the deep dark hollows all across North America, and never experienced something so strange as I did that night. I don't fancify my experiences in the woods, nor do I hopefully imagine there's something more to a twig breaking. As anyone who has spent a good deal of time in the woods knows, there's no reason to. Eventually you'll experience something daring or fantastic. I am a hunter first and foremost, and to a hunter there's always an explanation, a reason to the wilderness and her inhabitants. Its how we identify patterns and exploit an animals rhythm to make a successful hunt. As a hunter you're a sort of woodsman detective, piecing together clues to set yourself up for success. Lets just say this tale is a cold-case. Let's get into it. It was early summer and I was itching to go camping. I had recently received a new tent and was eager to use it. I called up my good buddy, Sam, and we planned out our camping adventure. We considered going up to the Grayson highlands, or even south into North Carolina. After debating it, we decided it would be more fun to camp somewhere we wouldn't run into any other people. Deep in the woods, far from anyone else, where we could bushcraft, hoot and holler, and bring a gun without fear of scaring the yuppies camping next to us. While we both lived in the woods, I definitely had access to the most remote stretch of woods between us. So we loaded up our stuff and began hiking, deep into the valley below my childhood home. The hike was almost completely straight down a steep hillside, deep into a a hollow that held a small patch of flat land, a flood plane area and creek. The small creek that ran gave the area a beautiful ambiance. Early signs of summer were visible all around and the weather was great. We hiked until we felt the need to start gathering firewood before nightfall. Behind us a was a steep hillside that rose into the west for miles. In front of us was the creek, and to the left the start of another ridge and hillside that rose high into the east and north. To our right, the valley we were in, continued to go down cutting a deep valley. and on the other side of the creek another ridge, separated by a small stream from the ridge to the left, rose into the west and to the south. These two ridges in front of us ran for miles and the little valley formed by the small creek split these ridges for a long ways up until it hit the spring head. This is important for later in the story. Off to the right, further down the valley, more splits in the ridges are made by little tributaries. We started building camp by clearing the brush and leaves away and constructing a small firepit. I placed a tarp on the ground to separate my tent from the damp earth. Remember this, the tarp extended out roughly a foot on each side of my tent. Sam had a hammock that he planned to sleep in, I've only ever camped in a hammock once, and it didn't go great. But I didn't say anything to him, thinking that maybe he would enjoy it. We gathered a hefty load of firewood, consisting of some reasonably dry stuff. It was shaping up to be a really nice camping trip. I've spoken about the joy of being “out there” on this blog before, so I won't beat a dead horse, but it was really nice to be away from people. Sam and I sat around the fire and shot the shit until the sun went down. Now one of the things Sam and I have always bonded on, has been Bigfoot shows. We're both skeptics, and I would say we hold a similar or the same opinion on the subject. Our interest is less about believing in bigfoot, but rather we just find the subject matter to be nostalgic, silly, and a fun thing to joke about. So, I brought up the idea to Sam, that we begin to “Hunt” Bigfoot. He laughed and thought it was a great idea. So we began doing the antics they do in the “Finding Bigfoot” TV show. We started with the classic, Tree knocks. A “Tree Knock” for those unaware, is when you use a stick to beat on a tree, making a loud knocking sound that echoes through the forest. Supposedly sasquatch communicate this way. We didn't think anything of it at all, as I said before, we didn't really believe, we were just joking around. So we began by knocking on the trees and then stopping and listening for a response. After a few times of doing this we paused, and hearing nothing I began to think of a joke to crack and something else to do. Before I could open my mouth, we heard clear as day, a tree nock far off somewhere on the ridge to the left. I looked at Sam and said, “Dude.” Sam just looked back at me in surprise. I then did some more knocks, and we listened again. Then off in the distance, we heard more knocks in response. Then the other ridge to the right we began hearing knocks. Sam at this point was beginning to get freaked out a little and was perplexed as to what it could be. I at the time, was such a hard skeptic I carried on and insisted that it was a person or a woodpecker. “but who in the world would be out there? deeper in the woods than we are, on private land? What woodpecker makes three loud booming knocks on the tree, that sound exactly like the knocks we make?” Sam voiced his rebuttal. I ignored these arguments and held strong to the fact that there is no Bigfoot. I then insisted that we push the envelope by doing woops and howls, just like they do on TV. Sam was not very enthused by this idea, being the humbler and smarter one of us that night, knowing sometimes there's certain things you don't mess with. But at that time I was full of piss and vinegar, and stubborn as a mule about the fact that Bigfoot, is not real. I also had brought a gun with me, and was certain I could fight off anything we would need to fight off. So we started howling into the woods. It was dark that night, being a new moon, and beyond the firelight you couldn't see a damn thing. We would howl and wait listening for a reply. After a few howls, the excitement of “What was that?” started to fade and my logical, rational, science based, theory of the woodpecker began to appear true. Then, out of the dark distance came one of the strangest sounds I've ever heard. A howl. Not a canine howl, not an owls hoot, but a fucking ape howl. Sam's eyes were as big as back hoe tires, and even I was finding it hard to reason that one. Despite this, I continued my ignorant stubbornness, and threw out another howl. Off to the left ridge it replied to us again, the clearest ape whoop I've ever heard. As if it were recorded by researchers in the Congo. I looked at Sam, myself feeling more curious and excited than anything else, I reiterated, “Duuuude.” Then something truly unexplainable and spooky happened, more whoops and howls began on the ridge to the right and further down the valley. And they weren't random, they had etiquette, as if they were chatting back and forth with each other. The one to the left would howl, the one to the right would whoop and howl, the first would respond, and then the one way down the valley would chime in. Sam was really freaked out now, and began considering if we should leave. I, being a stubborn idiot, claimed it was owls. “Owls?? We were both raised in these hollers, I've heard owls, you're gonna tell me that was an owl? Have you ever in your life heard an owl that sounded like a fucking ape?” Sam argued against my claim. “Well, no, but there's no way bigfoot is real. It has to be a bunch of owls speaking to each other. There's nothing else it could be.” I replied, half laughing in astonishment and disbelief of what was unfolding that night. Sam and I kind of bickered for a minute over it, and then decided the wisest decision was to stop antagonizing whatever it was in the woods miles around us whooping and knocking. It wasn't too long after that, we decided to go to bed. I crawled into my tent, and Sam into his hammock. We left the fire going, and every time the fire died down, the woods came to life. Whether it was paranoia, or paranormal, something was stirring. All around camp we could hear what sounded like things being thrown and footsteps. From time to time we would hear another knock or another howl coming from a new position. Sam would leap out of his hammock and chuck loads of wood onto the fire and make it as big as possible. He would then lay back down to sleep. This repeated about three more times. Each time the fire died, things got spookier and spookier. A few times Sam would say, “Did you hear that?” and every time I would just blame it on possums nearing camp, hoping to find food scraps. Well, about the third time, Sam ran out of firewood. Meaning that this time when the fire died, it died for good, leaving us to the dark void of the Appalachian holler. I vividly remember I had fallen asleep before the fire died, and after it died, there was so much stirring around camp, I began to wake up. I was slowly waking up, thinking I was having some sort of nightmare, when I finally fully sobered, and realized that my dream was pleasant. It was reality that was full of frightening sounds and things that go bump in the night. The woods around us had become loud with unexplainable movement, the movement of multiple large things. The whooping and knocking had stopped, which did not comfort me, with all the new sounds right outside my door. There was maybe a 30 yard perimeter around camp that the sounds did not cross. Then suddenly, an extremely loud crashing began through the twigs, leaves, and branches. It was something large, running full sprint through the woods. Starting maybe 50 yards away, and running straight towards our camp. It grew louder and louder, until the sound of crushing leaves, turned to crinkling tarp. The creature, was standing on the tarp my tent was situated on. I was frozen. Like a child, Frozen in fear, eyes wide open. My heart was pounding out of my chest so hard I thought it would explode. I Then heard high above my tent, not near the ground, not four feet up, but high above my tent, the most terrifying sound I've ever heard. it was the sound of a huff and blow, exactly the way you hear a gorilla do it on TV. Or how the apes in planet of the apes do it. Three forceful huff and blows, then the creature turned around and ran back the way it came, back into the darkness of the night. Sam practically leaped out of his hammock and said, “You had to have heard that!” I replied with, “Yeah lets get the fuck out of here.” I slid a round into the chamber of my 30-30 and crawled out of the tent. We both got busy grabbing only our essentials, and started out of the woods. Using shitty dim flashlights, we made our way up the hill. Frantically looking behind us into the terrible night, and trying to move fast without running. We hiked a long ways and by the time we made it back to the house it was far past midnight. We never did see what it was that charged us, and we never did hear anything else after that. But whatever it was, scared us enough to make us hike out in the dead of night and leave all of our gear there. We returned the next morning in full daylight to gather our things. Looking back, I wish we had surveyed the area for tracks or some clue as to what it was, but at the time we did not want to be down there for any longer than we had to. Having been some years since this happened, I would go down there in a heart beat and not think a thing of it. When I come home, I usually feel a sense of ease in the woods. It feels like a weight is lifted off of your shoulders knowing there are no cougars or grizzly bears to worry about. For my western outdoorsy folk, familiar with cougar country, reading this and thinking, “I don't feel a weight in the woods.” my reply, would be the question, have you noticed you've been stalked before? Cougars are some of the sneakiest creatures in the animal kingdom, and just because you've never noticed it, doesn't mean it hasn't happened. I myself have been stalked, I've written about it here previously. It's a feeling that will stick with you, and definitely put you on edge in cougar country for a long time after. I have a colleague who guides western big game in New Mexico, who told me a story once that during a hunt he had a fellow guide spotting for him, and that guide watched a cougar stalk my friend through a grove of trees before giving up. My friend never had the slightest idea he was being stalked. I believe for an avid outdoorsman in cougar country, it is inevitable. And as far as grizzly country, it's a similar feeling but a little different. Most ill bear encounters happen because you surprise the bear in thick woods. I have many friends from my time in Alaska who would share stories of being charged by monster grizzlies from out of no-where. They're just hiking along, and then BOOM! 800 pounds of death is blasting straight towards them. And the consensus is the same amongst them, if you spend enough time out there, it will happen eventually. I luckily was never charged during my time in Alaska, I avoided known bear hang-outs. But the few times I spent time in bear country, I always had this jack in the box anxiety, just waiting for it to happen. What is funny though, is despite that weight being lifted initially, an old feeling always returns. I know it's not some sort of psychological thing having to do with that patch of woods specifically, because I feel it in most places in Appalachia. It's a feeling of being watched, a feeling that something is there, and a feeling of dread. And it amplifies every time you hear some strange crashing in the woods or a sound you cannot explain. Most of the times I've experienced this, I've had a gun. And I think to myself, “Come on man! You're the most badass thing out here.” Yet I can never shake that anxiety. My brother, without having ever heard this story, reluctantly asked me over the phone one day, “don't think I'm crazy but, have you ever felt creeped out in the woods below the house? I don't know what it is, but every time I go down there I feel like I'm being watched, and I get filled with dread.” Hearing him say that sent shivers down my back. Simply because I always dismissed this feeling, I've swept this story under the rug for years, telling myself it was just a bear etc. To hear my brother, who is a marine, tell me that, certified to me that I was not simply being a pussy. I've only ever felt this in two regions of the country. Appalachia, and the Redwood Forests of Northern California. Now some of you may be reading this thinking that I am a nut-job Bigfoot believer. I've been reluctant to share this story for that reason. But I want to end this, saying, I have no idea what it was that made those calls that night. I also have no idea what it was that busted into our camp. We never did lay our eyes on anything. But I want to re-iterate that the story, is true. Verbatim to how it happened as I can recall it, without any embellishment. I have no idea what it was, and you can make your own decision as to what you think it was. But being an experienced woodsman, never have I ever experienced something like that since, and I have no worldly explanation for it. Those were the events that transpired that night, and I'll let you make of that what you will.”   Here is a link to Ian's blog