Best Andy Olson Podcasts (2025)

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Blake Horvath Shares the Heart of the Army–Navy Game 19:43

12m ago19:43

19:43

David Smoak sits down with Blake Horvath, Navy Midshipman Quarterback and Future Naval Aviator, for one of the most heartfelt and revealing conversations of the year. Horvath shares what the Army–Navy game truly feels like from the inside — the intensity of rivalry week, the pranks across service academies, the pressure of representing thousands of…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 What Caused this at Penn State 9:25

22m ago9:25

9:25

Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, breaks down exactly how Penn State ended up in one of the most embarrassing coaching searches in modern college football. Paul unpacks the fractured relationship between James Franklin and athletic director Pat Kraft, why firing a successful coach in-season backfired, and how u…

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Shiel Wood Explains Texas Tech’s Rise to the Big 12 Title Game 23:26

12m ago23:26

23:26

David Smoak sits down with Shiel Wood, Texas Tech Defensive Coordinator, for an extensive and insightful conversation on the Red Raiders’ remarkable surge into the Big 12 Championship Game. Wood breaks down how Joey McGuire’s leadership transformed the program, why the locker room’s culture and love for one another became Tech’s “secret weapon,” an…

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Klieman Steps down, Sitake Staying, and CFP Reaction | 12.3.2025 2:48:51

25m ago2:48:51

2:48:51

Rundown: (0:40:00) Dave McCann, Deseret News/BYUtv (1:25:00) Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix (2:05:00) Zach Gelb, Infinity Sports Network (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rogue Media Network / 365 Sports

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Penn State Scrambles as Coaching Search Spirals Into Chaos 18:00

13h ago18:00

18:00

Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Zach Gelb, National Radio Host for CBS Sports Radio, for a fiery and unfiltered breakdown of Penn State’s chaotic and increasingly embarrassing coaching search. Gelb explains how the Nittany Lions whiffed on their first wave of candidates — including Matt Rhule, Joe Moorhead, Kenny Dillingham, and others …

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Dave Bartoo Breaks Down the Playoff Chaos and Alabama’s Risky Path 22:35

15h ago22:35

22:35

Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix Founder and National College Football Analytics Expert, for one of the most detailed and data-driven breakdowns of the entire playoff race. Bartoo explains exactly why Alabama and Notre Dame flipped, how Stanford and Texas A&M factored into the equation, and why the m…

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Kalani Sitake Stays After BYU Survives a Near Disaster 20:35

7h ago20:35

20:35

Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Dave McCann, BYUtv Host and BYU Insider, for the most detailed and revealing breakdown yet of how close Kalani Sitake came to leaving BYU for Penn State — and how the Cougars pulled back their head coach at the very last possible moment. Dave explains the tense 48-hour window, the assistant coaches alread…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 Grading More Hires 9:37

1h ago9:37

9:37

Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, breaks down another wave of headline-grabbing coaching hires across the country — including the biggest recruiter in America landing at USF and one of the most respected coordinators in football returning home to Kansas State. Paul delivers sharp, honest grades on each move, in…

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Coaching Chaos, Jimmy Sexton Vs. The World, Conference Championship Week | 12.2.2025 2:43:48

1d ago2:43:48

2:43:48

Rundown: (0:40:00) Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio on Tune In (1:00:00) Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports (1:45:00) Craig Smoak’s “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) John McClain, Hall of Fame Columnist (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shahan Jeyarajah Breaks Down BYU’s Future and the Playoff Shakeup 20:18

1d ago20:18

20:18

365 Sports is joined by Shahan Jeyarajah, National College Football Writer for CBS Sports, for a wide-ranging and fast-moving breakdown of a dramatic week in college football. Shahan dives into BYU stabilizing its future by keeping Kalani Sitake, how NIL and investment shifted the decision, and why Texas Tech’s extension of Joey McGuire strengthens…

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Ari Temkin Breaks Down BYU’s Playoff Path and Kalani Sitake’s Future 18:49

1d ago18:49

18:49

365 Sports is joined by Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio Host on SiriusXM, for a deep, honest look at BYU’s playoff odds, the committee’s ranking biases, and why the Cougars’ résumé isn’t getting the respect it deserves. Ari breaks down what BYU must do to get in, why Texas Tech’s position is locked, and how national perception continues to shape the Big 1…

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Lane Train to Baton Rouge, Coaching Carousel Spins Out of Control, Conference Championships | 12.1.2025 3:00:38

3d ago3:00:38

3:00:38

Rundown: (1:00:00) Mack Brown, Hall of Fame Football Coach (1:25:00) Brett McMurphy, On3.com (1:45:00) CFB Championship Week (2:05:00) Phil Bennett, College Football Analyst (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Phil Bennett Delivers Blunt Truth on Texas A&M and Baylor 21:33

14m ago21:33

21:33

Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak sit down with Phil Bennett, Former Baylor Defensive Coordinator and Longtime College Football Coach, for one of his most candid and entertaining breakdowns yet. Coach Bennett unloads on Baylor’s struggles, Texas A&M’s meltdown against Texas, Arch Manning’s growth, Texas’ offensive identity, and why quarte…

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Brett McMurphy Explains the Penn State Push for Kalani Sitake 13:16

3d ago13:16

13:16

Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Brett McMurphy, Action Network Senior College Football Insider, for one of the wildest breakdowns of the coaching carousel to date. Brett dives into Lane Kiffin’s stunning move, the fallout across the SEC and Big 12, the chaos created by simultaneous firings, and why this weekend was unlike …

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Mack Brown Reflects on Texas A&M Rivalry and Playoff Uncertainty 24:44

2d ago24:44

24:44

365 Sports welcomes Mack Brown, College Football Hall of Fame Coach, for an honest, insightful, and powerful conversation about Texas’ electric win over Texas A&M, the pressure of rivalry atmospheres, and how penalties, discipline, and identity have shaped the Longhorns’ recent surge. Coach Brown also dives deep into the College Football Playoff de…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 Grading More Hires 10:00

33m ago10:00

10:00

Paul Catalina returns with another edition of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem, continuing his in-depth grading of the latest coaching hires across college football. From Pete Golding taking over at Ole Miss to Pat Fitzgerald landing at Michigan State and James Franklin making the jump to Virginia Tech. #collegefootball #cfb #cf…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 Grading the Hires 10:02

1h ago10:02

10:02

Paul Catalina breaks down the week’s biggest coaching moves in Paul Catalina’s Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem. In this episode, Paul evaluates the most impactful hires across college football — from Lane Kiffin’s shocking leap to LSU to Florida landing Jon Sumrall to Oklahoma State’s bold move with Eric Morris. Paul and Mickey dissect fits, c…

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TDW Minutes 96-100: The Shreddies Timeline 36:59

3d ago36:59

36:59

This week, Matthew and Pete stare directly into the Aether cyclone — a swirling red blender of pixels that somehow counts as the film’s climactic battlefield. Inside the maelstrom, Thor and Malekith throw portal-spears, lose limbs, and generally behave like two action figures who’ve been dropped into a malfunctioning screensaver.When the dust settl…

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108: Fred Carlson 1:01:55

1h ago1:01:55

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On this episode of Luthier on Luthier, I talk with the endlessly creative Fred Carlson. Fred shares his path into instrument making—from early sculptural dulcimers with mentor Ken Ripartella, to studying with Charles Fox, to building in communal workshops surrounded by musicians, woodworkers, and fellow artists. Fred also shares his thoughts on ins…

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Aranda FIRED-up For Next Season, Big 12 Picks, and SEC Championship Scenarios | 11.21.2025 2:45:49

13d ago2:45:49

2:45:49

Rundown: (0:30:00) Zach Barnett, FootballScoop.com (1:00:00) Big 12 Picks (1:25:00) Mickey Spagnola, DallasCowboys.com (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rogue Media Network / 365 Sports

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Zach Barnett Breaks Down Baylor’s Gamble and the Coaching Carousel Wildness 19:01

12d ago19:01

19:01

Zach Barnett — National College Football Reporter for Football Scoop — joins 365 Sports to break down Baylor’s stunning decision to retain Dave Aranda for 2025 and why the move has instantly become one of the most polarizing stories of the coaching carousel. Barnett explains the timing, the internal dynamics, and how President Linda Livingstone’s a…

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SFA Building Something Special, LSU Board Meeting, SCORE Act | 11.20.2025 2:45:25

14d ago2:45:25

2:45:25

Rundown: (0:25:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com (0:45:00) Max Olson, ESPN (1:10:00) Taylor McHargue, CBS Sports (1:25:00) CFB Picks (1:45:00) Craig Smoak’s “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) Colby Carthel, SFA Football Coach (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Taylor McHargue Breaks Down A&M’s Comeback Georgia’s Power and Big 12 Stakes 17:42

14d ago17:42

17:42

Taylor McHargue — College Football Analyst for CBS Sports — joins 365 Sports for a full breakdown of one of the wildest weekends of the season. Taylor opens with Texas A&M’s stunning 30–3 comeback, explaining why the Aggies’ second-half shutout, Marcell Reed’s turnaround, and Mike Elko’s leadership all signal a team built for the College Football P…

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Max Olson Breaks Down Baylor’s Crossroads and the Chaos Shaping the Playoff Race 17:10

14d ago17:10

17:10

Max Olson — Senior National College Football Writer for ESPN— joins 365 Sports to break down Baylor’s rapidly unfolding leadership crisis, the timing of Mack Rhoades’ departure, and the urgent decisions facing the university. Olson explains why Baylor had to act quickly, how long the move has been in motion, and what the school must do to avoid fal…

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Sam Khan Breaks Down Baylor’s Turmoil and the High-Stakes Coaching Decisions Ahead 14:58

14d ago14:58

14:58

Sam Khan Jr. — National College Football Reporter for The Athletic — joins 365 Sports to break down the explosive situation unfolding at Baylor, where the Board of Regents is meeting to finalize the departure of Athletic Director Mack Rhoades. Sam explains why Baylor acted quickly, how the separation is being handled behind the scenes, and what thi…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 QBs I Think will Be in the Portal 8:02

43m ago8:02

8:02

Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five — breaks down the five quarterbacks he believes are most likely to enter the transfer portal as the next chaotic offseason begins. With NIL money exploding, coaching changes on the horizon, and depth charts shifting everywhere, Paul dives into why several high-profile QBs ma…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 Coaches that will Barely Make it Out 7:24

1h ago7:24

7:24

Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five — breaks down the five coaches who will “barely make it out alive” this season, spotlighting the men who survived the hot seat but won’t escape the pressure in 2025. Paul explains why Chris Klieman, despite past success, faces growing frustration in Manhattan, and why Dabo S…

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Big 12 Mojo Rankings, CFP Results, and Coaching Updates | 11.19.2025 2:49:17

9h ago2:49:17

2:49:17

Rundown: (0:40:00) Big 12 “Mojo” Rankings (1:05:00) Tim Brando, Fox Sports (1:30:00) Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix (2:05:00) Zach Gelb, Infinity Sports Network (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Rogue Media Network / 365 Sports

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Zach Gelb Breaks Down the Playoff Rankings With Sharp Takes and Zero Fear 16:28

15d ago16:28

16:28

Zach Gelb — National Sports Radio Host on CBS Sports Radio and Host of The Zach Gelb Show — joins 365 Sports to unload a rapid-fire, unfiltered breakdown of the newest College Football Playoff rankings. Gelb reacts to Alabama’s six-spot drop, Miami’s surprise bump, and why Notre Dame remains untouchable in two-loss scenarios. He also explains why T…

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Dave Bartoo Decodes the Playoff Rankings With Brutal Honesty and Zero Spin 16:07

15d ago16:07

16:07

Dave Bartoo — College Football Matrix Founder and National Analytics Consultant — joins 365 Sports to deliver his trademark, no-nonsense breakdown of the newest College Football Playoff rankings. Bartoo explains why nothing in this week’s release surprised him, how the committee follows strict ranking rules rather than “eye test” narratives, and wh…

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Tim Brando Sounds the Alarm on Playoff Chaos and College Football’s Broken Narrative 27:07

15d ago27:07

27:07

Legendary broadcaster Tim Brando — National College Football Analyst for FOX Sports — joins 365 Sports for a wide-ranging, fiery conversation about the College Football Playoff rankings, the ACC’s collapse, the Big 12’s rising strength, and the national narrative shaping the sport. Brando breaks down why BYU and Utah’s placement is more significant…

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Dancing With the Stars Chaos Collides With Fantasy Football Mayhem 30:16

15d ago30:16

30:16

Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports — is joined by Caroline Wolf, Fantasy Football Expert, for another hilarious and chaotic edition of That Damn Fantasy Show. Before diving into fantasy football advice, Paul and Caroline recap the latest drama on Dancing With the Stars, debate witches, Jennifer Grey, Dirty Dancing sequels, reality TV judgment from …

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Colby Carthel Leads SFA’s Grit-Fueled Rise Toward a Championship Run 21:08

15d ago21:08

21:08

Colby Carthel — Head Football Coach at Stephen F. Austin and 2024 Southland Conference Champion — joins David Smoak to discuss SFA’s remarkable rise, the culture that kept his roster together, and the pursuit of an outright conference title against Northwestern State. Carthel reflects on a senior class that turned down major portal money, the progr…

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Paul Catalina's Top 5 Assistants that will be Head Coaches this Cycle (Probably) 9:20

15d ago9:20

9:20

Paul Catalina — Host of 365 Sports and creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five — breaks down the top assistant coaches poised to become head coaches in this year’s chaotic hiring cycle. With major jobs opening and fewer obvious candidates than ever, Paul highlights the assistants whose résumés, recruiting chops, and on-field impact make them primed to …

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Lane Kiffin Denies Ultimatum, Șam Leavitt Drama, Pop Tarts Bowl Rocks | 11.18.2025 2:50:42

16d ago2:50:42

2:50:42

Rundown: (0:45:00) Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio on Tune-In (1:05:00) Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports (1:25:00) AP Top 25/CFB Bracketology (1:45:00) Craig Smoak’s “Off the Radar” (2:05:00) John McClain, Hall of Fame Columnist (2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Baylor Meltdown and Cowboys Outlook Spark Unfiltered Truth From John McClain 13:58

16d ago13:58

13:58

Legendary NFL writer and Hall of Fame voter John McClain joins the show to deliver a blunt, unfiltered breakdown of Baylor’s turmoil and the Dallas Cowboys’ roller-coaster season. McClain reacts to the chaos surrounding Baylor athletics, including Mack Rhoades’ interim leave, Dave Aranda’s future, and what high-level donors should prioritize as the…

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