Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Allen

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyPottering with Tom Allen Podcast - https://pod.link/1840896737Out with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

All right, college sports fans – Dabo Swinney's Clemson football team showed some areas of improvement in a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern, but plenty of issues reared their head despite the victory. Granted, the win was the most important thing about the game. And quarterback Tait Reynolds continued to flash his early potential and his athletic ability as he played all but the first two possessions of the game. But looking ahead at the fact that it's a 12-game season, the fact that the offensive line still isn't enabling Chad Morris' offense to fire on all cylinders and let the skill position players compete at their full potential. Defensively, Tom Allen's squad tightened up considerably but still showed a few areas where they can be beaten (as any college football defense can be). We break it all down, talk about where this team's latest performance fits into the big picture, and look ahead to the rest of the season in some regards. #DaboSwinney #TaitReynolds #ClemsonFootball #ACCfootball #ClemsonTigers #CFBWeek2 We're glad you found us! Check out our free email newsletter with bonus content that isn't in the podcast, just head to ClemsonKickoff.Substack.com.

All right, college sports fans -- the Clemson dynasty of it six-year run in the four-team playoff era was built on inner strength. That's the ingredient that Dabo Swinney, his coaches and his players need to rekindle starting in Week 2 of this 2026 college football season. The top item on the list has to be evaluating quarterbacks Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds. But that relies on the offensive line eliminating its struggles in a hurry. And those are just two of the issues that Chad Morris, Tom Allen and their assistants must resolve in a hurry to avoid extended time under the .500 mark for a second straight season. We break down the most glaring problems we see that Swinney & Co. must get to the bottom of. #ClemsonFootball #ACCFootball #DaboSwinney #ChristopherVizzina #TaitReynolds #cfb We're glad you found us!

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyPottering with Tom Allen Podcast - https://pod.link/1840896737Out with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

All right, college sports fans – we know this one got ugly in a hurry. Dabo Swinney's optimism in his team was not rewarded Saturday night in Baton Rouge and his team got trounced 51-10 by LSU under its new coach, Lane Kiffin. Swinney is now faced with the task of keeping his team focused on winning the next game, and the one after that, following a season-opening disappointment. Quarterback Tait Reynolds showed promise in relief of starter Christopher Vizzina, but neither was entirely to blame for their struggles as the Clemson offensive line once again struggled mightily under position coach Matt Luke. New offensive coordinator Chad Morris had no solutions in his first game reunited with Swinney. And the Tigers D that defensive coordinator Tom Allen overhauled via the transfer portal also showed major issues along the line of scrimmage. Dabo's honey-do list is a lengthy one after this season-opening breakdown. We get into the top things we see that need the most immediate attention, in our opinions, although surely the two-time national-championship head coach is ahead of the curve on what needs to be done.

Former Clemson defensive end Levi Matthews joins the show to talk about his move from the helmet to the headset, his new film-room series and what he sees from the Tigers heading into Saturday night's showdown at LSU.Matthews also explains how Clemson prepares players for hostile environments and why sometimes surviving the chaos comes down to something simple: eyes, hands, feet.Plus, Dabo Swinney weighs in on the wild state of college football, Tom Allen breaks down the challenge of LSU's rebuilt offense, and Swanny wraps up Pigskin Prognostication with Washington and Wisconsin.Kickoff is almost here.

Indiana football has to replace one of the best defensive players in program history, but the Hoosiers may already have their answer. In this CrimsonCast positional preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the 2026 IU linebacker room, led by Rolijah Hardy and Isaiah Jones, as Bryant Haines' defense prepares for another championship run.The episode starts with the big-picture identity of Indiana's defense. After two seasons of elite front-seven havoc, strong defensive PPA, and constant disruption, the linebacker group remains central to how IU wants to attack opposing offenses. The Hoosiers are not just trying to make tackles — they are trying to create confusion, force negative plays, pressure quarterbacks, and keep the defense operating at the same aggressive standard that helped deliver a Big Ten title and national championship.The biggest question is obvious: what does Indiana lose with Aiden Fisher? Galen walks through Fisher's remarkable two-year IU career, from 28 starts and 215 tackles to his tackles for loss, sacks, interceptions, pass breakups, and role as the heart of the defense. Normally, losing that kind of player would create serious panic. But the fact that Indiana did not go into the transfer portal for a linebacker says a lot about the staff's confidence in what remains.That starts with Rolijah Hardy, who was everywhere last season. Galen highlights Hardy's tackling reliability, extremely low missed-tackle rate, 15 tackles for loss, 27 pressures, eight sacks, and one of the most important plays of the Big Ten Championship Game: his end-zone pass breakup that helped swing the game against Ohio State. Hardy is not just a returning starter — he looks like one of the leaders of the defense.Then there is Isaiah Jones, one of the best player-development stories on the roster. A Tom Allen-era recruit who stayed, grew, and forced his way onto the field, Jones now appears positioned to take over the green dot and become one of the central voices of the defense. Galen revisits his seven sacks, Big Ten Championship Game impact, national title game touchdown on the blocked punt recovery, and the way he became impossible to keep off the field over the second half of last season.The rest of the episode looks at depth and development. Jeff Utzinger and Kaiden Turner are the veteran options, with Turner's Maryland interception and Utzinger's special teams value both standing out. Younger names like PJ Nelson, Amari Kamara, Kaden McConnell, and Clayton Allen are part of the next wave, while freshmen Henry Ohlinger, Ja'Dyn Williams, and Jacob Savage represent the staff's clearest attempt to build linebacker depth internally rather than patching the position through the portal every year.The preview closes with a larger roster-building point: linebacker may be a spot where Indiana can keep developing its own answers. The Hoosiers still need to replace Fisher's leadership and production, but with Hardy and Jones at the top, plus several young players pushing behind them, this group feels more stable than the headline loss might suggest. Galen also raises one fascinating possibility: if Kellen Wyatt becomes eligible, could he give Indiana another hybrid linebacker option in certain packages?Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, Bryant Haines, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and 2026 season previews.

All right college sports fans, Clemson plays at LSU in less than 72 hours, and Dabo Swinney's plan is not changing at this point. His defense is reloaded with transfers around a veteran stalwart in linebacker Sammy Brown and a physical specimen in cornerback Ashton Hampton. They face the Lane Kiffin-rebuilt offense in the Bayou, with QB Sam Leavitt expected to lead the way. While defensive coordinator Tom Allen needs to find continuity among his new starters, Clemson's biggest question marks sit on the offensive side of the ball: Can new offensive coordinator Chad Morris and his intensity get the most out of QB Christopher Vizzina and an overhauled offensive line so that standout wide receivers Bryant Wesco and T.J. Moore can shine? The only way to know for sure is to wait and watch it all unfold. We're glad you found us! Get bonus insights that aren't part of our podcast by signing up for our free newsletter at ClemsonKickoff.Substack.com today!

Tom Allen 09 - 01 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyPottering with Tom Allen Podcast - https://pod.link/1840896737Out with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Galen Clavio and Chris Williams return for Part 2 of CrimsonCast's deep dive into Indiana football history, picking up after the 1967 Rose Bowl season and carrying the story all the way through the modern Curt Cignetti era.The conversation starts with the aftermath of Indiana's Rose Bowl appearance. The 1968 season had optimism, a national ranking, and real expectations, but the Hoosiers could not quite recreate the magic of 1967. From there, Galen and Chris move into the Lee Corso years, including the showmanship, the Holiday Bowl breakthrough, the famous double-decker bus entrance, and the strange question of why even IU's best moments so often failed to become sustained momentum.The heart of the episode is the Bill Mallory era, still one of the most important periods in the history of IU football. They discuss the flying Indiana logo, Mallory's credibility, the 1987 team that came close to a Rose Bowl, the Peach Bowl, Anthony Thompson's Heisman disappointment, Vaughn Dunbar, Trent Green, and the gradual decline that followed the early 1990s.From there, the episode moves through some of the hardest modern stretches of Indiana football: Cam Cameron, the black-uniform experiment, Antwaan Randle El, Gerry DiNardo, collapsing attendance, administrative uncertainty, and the feeling that Memorial Stadium had become a ghost town. Galen and Chris then revisit the emotional hope of Terry Hoeppner, the Play 13 season, James Hardy, and the 2007 bowl breakthrough before moving into Bill Lynch, Kevin Wilson, and the facility investments that started to modernize the program.The final third connects the dots from Fred Glass to Tom Allen to Cignetti. Wilson helped make Indiana more respectable, Allen delivered the 2019 breakthrough and the strange 2020 peak, but the collapse that followed made the program feel stuck again. That is what makes the Cignetti era so historically absurd: within less than three years, Indiana went from a moribund Big Ten program to an 11-win team, then to a 16-0 national champion, and then to a preseason top-10 program that some national voices still think is underrated.The closing message is simple: longtime IU football fans should not let this become normal. The history covered in this two-part series shows just how rare this moment is — not just for Indiana, but for college football as a whole.

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Indiana football is entering a completely new reality: every home game at Memorial Stadium is sold out, ticket prices are up, expectations are rising, and the Hoosiers' fan experience has to evolve with the program.Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield open CrimsonCast's 18th season of IU football coverage by looking back at how long the show has been covering the Hoosiers — from the Bill Lynch, Kevin Wilson, and Tom Allen eras to the national championship standard now set under Curt Cignetti. The conversation turns quickly to what a sold-out Memorial Stadium means for fans, especially with a full September home slate, a massive Ohio State game, and major demand for matchups like USC, Northwestern, and the Old Oaken Bucket.The main discussion focuses on the new Indiana football gameday: getting into the stadium earlier, changing tailgate routines, making concessions and bathrooms work with larger crowds, building traditions like Hoosier the Bison, towels, “Hurts So Good,” and Hoosiers in the NFL segments, and figuring out how Memorial Stadium can become a real home-field advantage. Galen and Scott also debate stadium renovation priorities, including the press box, premium seating, field suites, concourses, bathrooms, sound, lights, and whether a Lambeau-style suite model could make sense in Bloomington.The episode closes with a broader look at why football success matters to Indiana University beyond wins and losses — as branding, marketing, admissions energy, alumni connection, and long-term institutional strategy. The message: IU football is not just having a moment. The whole university now has to decide how seriously it wants to build around it.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

All right, college football fans – it's time for our preview of the Clemson football defense for 2026, with position breakdowns for each group on Tom Allen's squad. Linebacker Sammy Brown is the keystone to the Tigers D, with numerous transfers around him along with important returnees in cornerback Ashton Hampton and defensive end Will Heldt. Clemson aims to compete for the ACC football 2026 title this season, so we preview what needs to happen on defense for that goal to become within reach. We'll also take a quick look at the impact of DT Vic Burley being indefinitely suspended by head coach Dabo Swinney. Don't miss this Clemson Tigers position breakdown. #ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #ACCfootball #CollegeFootballAnalysis #SammyBrown We're glad you found us! Be sure to get bonus content (stuff that isn't in the podcast, because we have so many thoughts lol) as well as new episode alerts -- it's in our free newsletter at ClemsonKickoff.Substack.com!

All right college sports fans, linebacker Bryce Kish has committed to the Tigers for Clemson football's 2027 recruiting class. It's a big early win for LBs coach Ben Boulware and defensive coordinator Tom Allen as well as of course head coach Dabo Swinney. Kish measures up at 6-4, 220 pounds, and is a consensus 4-star prospect out of Howell, Mich. He is committed to join Clemson before the 2027 season, when current star linebacker Sammy Brown will be eligible for the NFL Draft. Our longtime sports journalists have analysis of Kish's game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Swinney, and much more. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to get BONUS content with our free newsletter at ClemsonKickoff.Substack.com, thanks for listening!

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Episode 401 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance Strategist Tom Allen We discussed: ▫️Aligning a MDT ▫️Leadership ▫️Winning the Premier League ▫️Future of player support & much more! You can follow Tom on LinkedIn You can also check out all the papers he mentioned here: Allen, T., Taberner, M., Zhilkin, M., & Rhodes, D. (2023). Running more than before? The evolution of running load demands in the English Premier League. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(2), 779–787. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231164507 Allen, T., Taberner, M., Zhilkin, M., & Green, M. (2025). Evolving running load demands and fixture congestion in the English Premier League: A decade of insights from 2015/2016 to 2024/2025. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2025-110430 Allen, T., Taberner, M., Zhilkin, M., Alexander, J., Harper, D., & Rhodes, D. (2025). Is it as simple as run more, win more? Influence of running load on match outcome and final league position across nine consecutive English Premier League football seasons. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17479541251371004. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541251371004 Allen, T., Taberner, M., Zhilkin, M., Harper, D., & Alexander, J. (2026). Possession in motion: A five-season analysis of running in-possession and out-of-possession with match outcomes in the English Premier League. Biology of Sport, 43(1), 899–909. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.159531 Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ X - @FootballFitFed⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram - @FootballFitFed⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Suzi & Mel C! - https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbi7CjZI4H4/Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Swanny breaks down the SEC's effort to reshape the College Football Playoff conversation, explains why comparing 9–3 teams to 11–1 teams isn't as simple as some claim, and sounds off on Pete Golding's controversial comments about tampering.Plus, exclusive ACC Kickoff interviews with Clemson's Will Heldt and Olsen Patt-Henry, Tim Bourret joins the show to discuss the Tigers' 2026 outlook, and Tom Allen shares how Clemson's defense plans to take a major step forward in Year 2.

Before Indiana football's current rise, Terry Hoeppner gave Hoosier fans something the program desperately needed: hope.On this episode of The Crimson Era, Coach Tonsoni and Scott Caulfield look back at Hoeppner's brief but deeply meaningful tenure at Indiana. They revisit the state of the program when he arrived, the traditions and energy he brought to Bloomington, and the progress IU was beginning to make before his life and coaching career were tragically cut short.The discussion also explores the biggest unanswered question from that era: What could Indiana football have become if Hoeppner had been able to coach another five, six or seven seasons?Episode highlights:• The state of Indiana football when Terry Hoeppner arrived• Why IU fans immediately connected with his personality and vision• The origins of The Rock, The Walk and the north end zone project• Whether the 2006 Hoosiers could have reached a bowl game• How the 2007 team might have performed under Hoeppner• The impact of James Hardy, Tracy Porter and a talented IU roster• Whether Hoeppner could have established Indiana as a consistent Big Ten bowl team• The university instability that may have limited the program's ceiling• How Hoeppner's foundation connects to Kevin Wilson, Tom Allen and Curt Cignetti• Why his legacy means far more than his final win-loss recordWas Terry Hoeppner the coach who truly began the modern era of Indiana football? Let us know what you remember about his time in Bloomington and what you believe IU could have accomplished with him leading the program.Subscribe for more Indiana football history, Hoosier debates and “what if” conversations from The Crimson Era on the Back Home Network.

All right college sports fans, let's stop calling it the Clemson football offseason and start enjoying the preseason! Coach Dabo Swinney and his squad have a lot of work to do if they're to improve on last year's disappointing 7-6 record. In this episode, part of our Clemson Football 2026 Season Preview content, we've got details on three of the key areas where the Tigers need to show advancements on both sides of the ball: Dictating a physical tone of play, eradicating fundamental mistakes, and controlling the running game. We'll talk about some of the new expected starters, who include Christopher Vizzina at quarterback and Gideon Davidson at running back, as well as position groups like the defensive line and offensive line that must rediscover the level of play that brought Clemson two national championships in the last 10 seasons. Second-year defensive coordinator Tom Allen seeks a physical identity for his defense, and new (but familiar) offensive coordinator Chad Morris and his QB, Vizzina, have to get on the same page. Join us for all this analysis as the season opener at LSU approaches! 

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Tom Allen 07 - 14 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

All right college sports fans, defensive back Jarrell Chandler is committed to the Tigers for Clemson football's 2027 recruiting class. It's a big early win for secondary coach Thomas Allen Jr. and defensive coordinator Tom Allen as well as of course head coach Dabo Swinney. Chandler measures up at 6-3, 205 pounds, and is a 4-star prospect out of Knoxville, Tennessee. He committed in May to join Clemson before the 2027 season, which will be a time when some turnover could happen in the safeties room. Longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman have analysis of Jarrell Chandler's game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Swinney, and much more. #clemsonrecruiting #clemsonfootball #daboswinney #footballrecruiting #JarrellChandler We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

All right, college sports fans, we've got the big-picture context on all the latest Clemson recruiting news with 15 football commitments in a 17-day span surrounding Dabo Swinney's first official visit weekend for the signing class of 2027. From Jarrell Chandler to Bryant Robinson, the group lifted the Tigers' commit list to 22 players (even a kicker!), with 12 of them rated as 4-star talents by at least one of the three major recruiting services and 6 of them receiving 4 stars from all three. Coordinators Chad Morris and Tom Allen are bringing in a balanced class and they might not be done yet. We'll talk about the context into how it all fits in the Clemson football program, which era this group reminds us of, what it means for the future of Tigers football and more. #ClemsonFootballRecruiting #ClemsonOfficialVisits #ClemsonRecruitingCommitments #CollegeFootballRecruiting We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Today's guest is one of the country's best-loved comedians and presenters - the wonderful Tom Allen. You'll know him from Bake Off: An Extra Slice, The Apprentice: You're Fired, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Live at the Apollo and of course his standup comedy. He's also a brilliant writer, and his new novel, Common Decency, is out now.Tom's travel diaries are full of glorious detail. We talk childhood holidays, package holidays, the etiquette of sunbeds, solo travel, America, Japan, Spain, the joy of a great hotel, and why food is so often the thing that makes a place unforgettable.Destination Recap: Holly: Sani, Halkidiki, Greece Tom:Gran Canaria, SpainJavea, SpainAlicante, SpainBenidorm, SpainSan Francisco, USANew York, USAPhiladelphia, USACherry Hill, USAJapanTokyo, JapanKyoto, JapanOsaka, JapanHiroshima, JapanNara, JapanGran Canaria, SpainMaspalomas, SpainMenorca, SpainWakefield, EnglandElgin, ScotlandBanchory, ScotlandHighlands and Islands, ScotlandBeijing, ChinaForbidden City, ChinaGreat Wall of China, ChinaTom Allen's hilarious debut novel Common Decency is out now Today's episode was filmed in the Westminster Suite at London Marriott County Hall With thanks to...Richard Haworth - Discover their luxury hotel-quality bedding, towels and table linen at Richard Haworth At HomeAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.co.uk/hostIf you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow or subscribe on your podcast app. It really helps the podcast grow, allows me to keep bringing you these incredible guests - and it means you're delivered a fresh dose of wanderlust each week.And if you'd like a little more Travel Diaries in your life, you can find me on Instagram and TikTok @hollyrubenstein.Thanks so much for listening, and I'll see you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠The artist Suzi mentioned (who made the calendar Tom spotted) - https://www.hausoflucy.com/Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

All right, college sports fans -- We've got spring practice takeaways for Clemson's defense with two people who saw the Tigers up close. From Sammy Brown's keystone role at linebacker to Ashton Hampton's next steps at cornerback, question marks at defensive tackle, and transfers to talk about at every level (even if they didn't all stick around), the 2026 post‑spring defensive depth chart outlook for Tom Allen's Tigers D is right here. Many thanks to Jon Blau and Chapel Fowler for spending time with us for this episode and the entire three-part series. Today we close it out by answering some of the biggest questions for Clemson's defense, while identifying which ones remain. Yes, despite all the transfers coming in for Dabo Swinney's Tigers, there are some clear areas of uncertainty on Clemson's defense. Check it all out in this Clemson football 2026 defensive preview, regarding where things stand exiting the spring and well before the fall arrives. Be sure to let us know your thoughts about the Tigers in the comments below, and don't forget to smash "Subscribe" for more content about Clemson sports! From football on the field and recruiting updates to baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and more, you can catch up on the biggest happenings with the Tigers right here. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us!

Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code friends at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/friendsComedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Greg Jenner is joined in 17th-century France by Dr Jonathan Spangler and comedian Tom Allen to learn all about Philippe, Duc d'Orléans, Louis XIV's younger brother.King Louis XIV is one of the most famous monarchs in French history: the man who built and presided over the glittering court at Versailles, established himself as an absolute ruler, and whose 72-year reign is still the longest in European history. But what about his younger brother, Philippe? Who was the man who grew up and lived in the shadow of the Sun King? Raised to defer to his brother at all costs, his promising military career was cut short when it seemed like he might outshine Louis. When all eyes were on him as heir to the throne, he would wear dresses to provoke shock at courtly balls. He balanced his marriage to his witty German wife, Liselotte, with a decades-long relationship with his aristocratic male lover, the Chevalier de Lorraine – and other men of the court. And he maintained an image as a louche and irresponsible courtier while increasing his personal wealth through clever financial management. This episode explores the complexities and contradictions of Philippe's life, and examines the difficult position of second sons in royal history.This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed.Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Emma Mitchell Written by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code friends at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/friendsComedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code friends at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/friendsComedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencyOut with Suzi Ruffell podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attitude-presents-out-with-suzi-ruffell/id1505466130Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture...sometimes...⁠Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencySuzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...Get Tom's new novel - Common Decency - https://www.google.com/search?q=tom+allen+common+decencySuzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...The book Suzi mentioned - Emma Gannon's The Success Myth https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/452707/the-success-myth-by-gannon-emma/9781804990766See Tom in Titanique! FINAL WEEK! - https://london.titaniquemusical.com/tickets/Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...See Tom in Titanique! - https://london.titaniquemusical.com/tickets/Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...See Tom in Titanique! - https://london.titaniquemusical.com/tickets/Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...See Tom in Titanique! - https://london.titaniquemusical.com/tickets/Suzi's Substack - https://suziruffell.substack.com/Suzi's website (with tour listings) - https://suziruffell.com/tour/And the pod eps Suzi recommended - Rachel Dratch on Good Hang with Amy Poehler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIFYyQTyV1ITina Fey on Good Hang with Amy Poehler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXpsfq4wx70⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out:hello@likemindedfriendspod.comWe'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like what you hear why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever it is you listen... Thanks - Tom & Suzixx

Greg Jenner is joined in 17th-century France by Dr Jonathan Spangler and comedian Tom Allen to learn all about Philippe, Duc d'Orléans, Louis XIV's younger brother. King Louis XIV is one of the most famous monarchs in French history: the man who built and presided over the glittering court at Versailles, established himself as an absolute ruler, and whose 72-year reign is still the longest in European history. But what about his younger brother, Philippe? Who was the man who grew up and lived in the shadow of the Sun King? Raised to defer to his brother at all costs, his promising military career was cut short when it seemed like he might outshine Louis. When all eyes were on him as heir to the throne, he would wear dresses to provoke shock at courtly balls. He balanced his marriage to his witty German wife, Liselotte, with a decades-long relationship with his aristocratic male lover, the Chevalier de Lorraine – and other men of the court. And he maintained an image as a louche and irresponsible courtier while increasing his personal wealth through clever financial management. This episode explores the complexities and contradictions of Philippe's life, and examines the difficult position of second sons in royal history.If you're a fan of royal sibling rivalries, the gossip and glamour of the French court, and queer history, you'll love our episode on Philippe, Duc d'Orléans.If you want more fascinating French royals, listen to our episodes on Catherine de Medici and Marie Antoinette. And for more LGBTQ+ history, check out our episodes on heretical lesbian nun Benedetta Carlini and the Bloomsbury Group.You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past.Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Emma Mitchell Written by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars