Best Shutdown Fullcast Podcasts (2025)

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Happy VPN-lentine's Day 1:23:27

2d ago1:23:27

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- WELCOME TO THE OFFSEASON, where we discuss things like - How come Nic Cage has never played an astronaut - Activating your glutes to podcast - A basketball legend named Foots - The Tragic, Recurring Tale of Montoya - Matt Patricia, Wikipedia nightmare - A canonical announcement about the Tooth Fairy's NFL loyalty - This week's theme was arranged …

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LIVE in Atlanta with the Shutdown Fullcast and Homefield 1:42:17

10d ago1:42:17

1:42:17

On January 18, SZD and our old friends at the Shutdown Fullcast combined for a live show in Atlanta, presented by Homefield. We now present the recording, featuring a whole bunch of FOOTBALL DISASTERS and a round of CFB family feud featuring friends of the program like Homefield founder Connor Hitchcock, Matt Brown, Jessica Smetana, Amanda Mull, an…

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An NIL Agent Explains How The Sausage Gets Made 20:21

1d ago20:21

20:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Split Zone Duo subscribers have some questions for an NIL agent about how the business of paying college football players actually works. Justin J. Giangrande is the CEO and founder of NETWORK, a sports marketing agency that handle…

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Elizabeth Bradford paints the fabric of nature — and her inner self 32:38

2d ago32:38

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Davidson-based painter Elizabeth Bradford. She paints large nature scenes with lots of things happening at once, and talks about how hearing a slam poet changed her painting style.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Week 1 Helmet Games and the Future of Non-Con (B1G Scared?) 43:52

3d ago43:52

43:52

In one of Steven Godfrey’s favorite early-offseason traditions, the SZD crew glances ahead at the Week 1 schedule many months from now. Not just so there’s something to look forward to as the long offseason gets going, but because the story of Week 1 matchups is increasingly the story of how athletic directors are approaching scheduling. Let’s dive…

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The Gump Report: Angst and Opportunity in Alabama 15:02

8d ago15:02

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com 2024 was a weird (read: bad) year for a lot of college football teams in the state Alabama. Justin Ferguson, publisher of the Auburn Observer and all-purpose ball-knower in the state, joins Alex and Richard to discuss: * How everyone’s feeling after the two Iron Bowl…

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Football Disasters LIVE! From Atlanta 1:35:47

10d ago1:35:47

1:35:47

The Internet's Only College Football Podcast teams up with noted NFL/media criticism podcast Split Zone Duo to review. Topics include: - Stadium Tarp or Giant Blanket? - How to Acquire Vintage Diseases and Maladies - The World's Largest Outdoor Grave Desecration- Best Birthday for a Michigan Mom - The Siren Song of Hot Chocolate - Go Birds - Go Bil…

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Your Guide to the 2025 CFB Offseason 53:09

16d ago53:09

53:09

Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Steven Godfrey discuss the stories they are most interested to watch unfold between now and September. In this show: * Podcast update: Godfrey is becoming host emeritus and will take a lighter load as he works on other things, but you’ll still hear him on SZD regularly. * Richard is tracking a series of potential…

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The Accountability Episode: What We Learned In 2024 20:10

16d ago20:10

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Godfrey, Richard, and Alex made a lot of preseason predictions back in August. Some of them worked out well. (Everyone had Ohio State winning the national title.) Some of them worked out terribly. (Florida State and Michigan in the playoff: Nice job, fellas!) Let’s s…

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A Detective So Horny...That He Must Die 1:24:13

16d ago1:24:13

1:24:13

- This show title is not about Jerry Jones but we do talk about Jerry Jones - Surprisingly normal assessment of a college football personnel move (alarming, we know) - Ryan reveals a recent moment of failure to be a true Eagles fan - Holly Anderson plays the role of Spencer Hall - The Super Bowl: Mount Healthy vs. Scorpion Bay - Important new busin…

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In Andy Corren's family stories, the 'Dirtbag Queen' is his mom 36:43

16d ago36:43

36:43

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Andy Corren. Andy wrote an obit a few years ago for his self-described “redneck Jewish” mother. That obit went viral, and he has expanded it into a hilarious and touching memoir called “Dirtbag Queen.”By Tommy Tomlinson

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Workplace Disasters Part 2: LIVE! From Portland 1:27:53

24d ago1:27:53

1:27:53

- More attempts at ASMR from Ryan - When Airplanes Get Hungry - The worst place to watch Act II of Oklahoma - The Mystery of the Abandoned Retirement Community Car - Katie vs. Biker Gang vs. Cops vs. Katie - Sewage Pump Missile Keys - May God grant you the confidence of a lady who brings her bird wherever she pleases - Forklifts: The Ultimate Reven…

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FULLCAST AFTER DARK: CLASS SOLIDARITY OF THE MOST TENUOUS SORT TO OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 1:20:12

25d ago1:20:12

1:20:12

The title game is still going on when this episode begins. It is over when the episode ends. Relive the final 13 minutes and 54 seconds with us! This isn't as entertaining as the time we popped in live during that one Bama-Clemson title game. You know the one, where Bama used their kicker as a lead blocker on 4th and 6. Also, Clemson was lined up i…

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Championship Hurry-Up: A Good Day 37:14

24d ago37:14

37:14

Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner put a bow on the national championship game, a 34-23 win for Ohio State over Notre Dame: * How the Buckeyes did it * Notre Dame’s attempt to stop them, including that late third down * Ryan Day’s unique legacy * And more odds and ends from the title game Thanks so much for listening this season, our fifth as a podc…

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The Xs and Os of Ohio State-Notre Dame 10:50

28d ago10:50

10:50

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com In this subscriber episode, Ross Fulton, Ohio State analyst for Buckeye Huddle, joins Richard to talk about the schematic chess match of OSU vs. Notre Dame for the national championship. Let’s go in depth on how these teams will approach the other and the schematic b…

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National Championship Preview Show Feat. Shehan Jeyarajah 52:32

29d ago52:32

52:32

CBS Sports national college football reporter Shehan Jeyarajah joins Alex and Richard for a preview of Ohio State vs. Notre Dame. Shehan and Richard were at the two semifinals, and now everyone gathers to frame up the title game: * When Ohio State has the ball * When Notre Dame has the ball * Why a lot of our analysis of Notre Dame’s chances keeps …

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The 2024 Split Zone Duo CFB Awards Special 1:21:46

30d ago1:21:46

1:21:46

Richard, Godfrey, and Alex name their winners in the 2024 Split Zone Duo college football awards, aka “The Zonies” aka “The Splitty Ds.” * Team of the Year (not the best team, but the one that we most enjoyed watching or became most interested in going forward) * Moment of the Year * Proof of Concept of the Year, for coaches showing good signs * Mi…

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Ohio State - Notre Dame Preview Episode 49:49

1M ago49:49

49:49

The college football playoff national championship game is next week. But first: The Dallas Cowboys Followed by a quick trip to either France, Spain, or Italy Whichever country this is, they're surprisingly uptight about body mods! Practical advice for your next urologist visit Here's where to send your submissions for our upcoming live show in Atl…

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SouthBound replay: Drew Lanham's life and work in words, and birds 40:37

1M ago40:37

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This week on SouthBound, we're replaying host Tommy Tomlinson's 2019 conversation with author and bird expert Drew Lanham. They talk about Lanham's childhood in South Carolina and his life as a Black birder in a culture that has not always been accepting.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Single Wing: Who Let Saban Loose In Heritage Hall? 28:50

1M ago28:50

28:50

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Godfrey's back from a variety platter of holiday family illnesses to play some hypothetical coaching games, like Fran Brown to LSU (?!) and why USC needs to clean its house like 2000s-era LSU. Also, let's talk about spoons. A lot. Producer: Anthony Vito Also in the p…

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Semifinal Hurry-Up: 83 Yards Through the Heart of Texas 38:00

1M ago38:00

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The College Football Playoff semifinals are in the books. Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson share notes on Ohio State over Texas and Notre Dame over Penn State, plus pay tribute to North Dakota State’s win over Montana State in the FCS Championship. Producer: Anthony Vito. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribe…

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40x40(?) Les McMiserables Original Broadway Cast Album 1:08:17

1M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

To ring in both the new year and the semifinal round of the college football playoff, let's examine the carceral state through the lens of McDonaldland Technically this episode is supposed to be previewing the Orange and Cotton Bowls. Let's see how that goes List of churches where you can probably smoke indoors Announcing our next book Here's where…

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So, What Is Up With Penn State? 39:36

1M ago39:36

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Daniel Gallen covers Penn State for 247Sports. He joins Alex to talk about the Nittany Lions’ long road to the doorstep of the national title game, including: * How the university responded to James Franklin’s request for more investment in the football program * The relationship between the coach and the fanbase * An athletic director swap in the …

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The 2024 Playoff Semifinal Preview Show 41:16

1M ago41:16

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Richard and Alex preview the CFP semifinals: * Notre Dame-Penn State at the Orange Bowl * Ohio State-Texas at the Cotton Bowl The matchups we’re looking at. The keys to the game. The one post-Rose Bowl thing Alex wants to walk back. And much more! SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS AND GET COOL STUFF * Enter your pick for the Nokian Tyres Road Trip of the Week a…

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Your Repeat Coach Hire Probably Won't Work 26:04

1M ago26:04

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Scott Frost is back at UCF, and Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia. Hundreds of college football teams, at all levels, have hired head coaches back to their old jobs. There’s a whole Wikipedia list and everything, dating to the 1800s. But most of these situation…

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CFP Quarterfinal Hurry-Up: Ohio State Is a War Machine 47:50

1M ago47:50

47:50

Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson share their thoughts on the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, in reverse chronological order: * Notre Dame scores the first technical upset of the playoff vs. Georgia * Ohio State runs Oregon out of Pasadena * Texas escapes Arizona State by a whisker * Penn State handles a prickly Boise State SUPPORT O…

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SouthBound Replay: David Hale tries to explain the chaos of college football 41:07

1M ago41:07

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This week on SouthBound, we’re replaying host Tommy Tomlinson's conversation with ESPN college football writer David Hale. We’re in the middle of the expanded college football playoff, and David has a lot of thoughts about that and other huge changes in the sport.By Tommy Tomlinson

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40 for 40 FINAL BOWLS: Clear Eyes, Bulldongs 54:02

2M ago54:02

54:02

Arizona State in the quarterfinals lmao Unfrozen cavemen love this Rose Bowl Yes, we recorded this during BULLDONGS Kirby Smart discovers Catholicism Lane Kiffin's LumpsTax Theme by Russell Powell Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Foo…

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The Playoff Quarterfinal Preview 2024, Plus Bowls 56:25

2M ago56:25

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Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner preview the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games in order: * Penn State vs. Boise State, where everyone is skeptical of an upset * Texas vs. Arizona State, where the Sun Devils have a path but it’s narrow against a dominant Texas defense * Ohio State vs. Oregon, which looks like CFB’s game of the year * Notr…

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40 for 40 MORE BOWLS: Handjob Hills Have Eyes 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Other committees that failed to pick Bama Worst Tampa-Australian accent ever Mack Brown was at the Handjob Hill game Join us in the Handjob Hill comments section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdp_S_jcb3k&t=2024s THE WOLFMAN VS THE WRANGLER Theme by Christian Ashlock Listen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check …

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