The Solid Verbal: College Football Podcast show

The Solid Verbal: College Football Podcast

Summary: College football in all its glory. Ditch the mainstream and break the huddle with The Solid Verbal. Since 2008, Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein have been shaking up the college football podcasting scene with their fun and unique blend of commentary. Whether you're a diehard or a casual observer, the show taps into your fandom with spirited debates, fresh perspectives, and segments you won't hear anywhere else. Recognized as trailblazers in the podcasting world, The Solid Verbal isn't just another college football show—it's America's College Football Podcast. Become a Verballer today and join thousands of others who don't just love college football, they live it!Each week brings a new story and The Solid Verbal is your best national podcast to stay up to date as the college football narrative whipsaws from week to week. From massive conference realignment to an expanded College Football Playoff and the constant uncertainty created by NIL and the Transfer Portal, the sport is chock full of important topics that drive the discussion ahead of the 2024 college football season. With two episodes per week in the offseason, Ty and Dan keep you up to date on the latest happenings and entertained with their unique brand of themed content and banter.

Join Now to Subscribe to this Podcast

Podcasts:

 State of the Coaching Union (6/13) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:14:07

Ty and Dan talk with Bruce Feldman from Fox Sports about ten prominent college football coaches and how they rank in terms of recruiting, strategy, and organizational aptitude. Plus, some advice for new fathers and all the reasons why Charlie Weis is the worst coach of a major college football program.

 Dunzo (6/5) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:48

Ty and Dan chat briefly about Dan's interaction with the college stars of yesteryear before launching themselves, full-throttle, into a spirited game of "Dunzo or Not Dunzo" on topics pertaining to college football. From neutral site games to intrusive television graphics, conference scheduling, College Gameday, Paul Finebaum, and antiquated websites, no stone is left unturned.

 Andy Staples: Part 2 (5/28) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:27

In the second part of their epic conversation with Andy Staples from SI.com, Ty and Dan stray away from college football and pick Andy’s brain on fashion tips for the husky, successful relationships, the best states for BBQ and much more.

 Andy Staples: Part 1 (5/22) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:33

Ty and Dan talk with Andy Staples from SI.com about college football's power balance, the future arc of the new playoff, the sustainability of college football as a business, the teams with the fewest questions and more. Plus, Auburn's three new national championships and the ridiculous Rimington watch list.

 Special Roundtable (5/14) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:01

With Ty away attending to secret business, Dan records a special roundtable episode with SBNation’s Ryan Nanni and talks schedule-adjusted top 25 predictions, Michigan QBs, the Pac-12's second tier, and then an extended life, clothes, and relationship talk, featuring the return of Dr. Jane.

 Mr. Jones And Me (5/7) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:33

Ty talks with David Jones from The Patriot News about Bill O'Brien's departure from Penn State, the process of hiring of James Franklin, the current state of the football program, and some e-mail questions. Plus, Mama Hildenbrandt stops by for a few good minutes of ranting about Johnny Manziel's attitude and Mel Kiper's hair.

 Crab Legs and Draft Picks (5/1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:00

Ty and Dan break down Jameis Winston's run-in at Publix and debate whether he has already locked up the 2015 Verbie Award for Crime of the Year. Plus, a haphazard NFL Draft preview and a run down of the latest Selection Committee news.

 SEC Primer (4/24) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:42

Ty and Dan talk with Braden Gall from Athlon Sports and SiriusXM College Sports Nation about the biggest spring storylines in the SEC, including quarterback derbies around the conference, Auburn's chances of repeating as conference champ, Georgia's defense, Florida's offense, and much more.

 Meeting the Bag Man (4/17) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:36

Ty and Dan are joined by SBNation's Steven Godfrey, the author of "Meet the Bag Man: How to Buy College Football Players, In the Words of a Man Who Delivers the Money". The three discuss the methodology by which players are secretly paid, the underlying motivations for providing improper benefits, the types of superfans who become involved in these types of activities, and, literally, what types of bags are used to deliver money.

 Facebook Show (4/10) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:04:08

Ty and Dan field a creative batch of Facebook questions, discuss injuries during spring practices, and ponder the inevitable complaints about the College Football Playoff. Plus, a special visit from the future Mrs. Ty.

 ACC Primer (4/3) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:09:40

Ty and Dan welcome Chip Patterson from CBSSports.com to break down spring storylines in the ACC, including Florida State's retooling on defense, Clemson's new names on offense, Duke's chances of winning the Coastal, Miami's upward mobility, the tire fire that is Wake Forest football, and much more. And then, well, the show comes off the rails with 20 minutes left. Yeah, it really does.

 State of the Unions (3/27) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:11

Ty talks with John Infante from The Bylaw Blog about Kain Colter's big victory and how unionization could affect college athletics in the short-term as well as the future.

 Big 12 Primer (3/19) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:57

Ty and Dan chat with Jake Trotter from ESPN.com about Charlie Strong's personnel at Texas, Trevor Knight's long-term prospects at Oklahoma, Baylor's offense, West Virginia's defense, Iowa State's upside, and much more. Plus, a "life" bracket on the eve of the NCAA basketball tournament.

 Pac-12 Primer (3/13) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:49

Ty and Dan are joined by Bruce Feldman from CBS Sports to discuss way-too-early storylines in the Pac-12 and George Whitfield's quarterback camp before wandering into the Uncomfort Zone. Plus, Brent Musburger's demotion, the best quarterback in the SEC, and the most fightable college coaches.

 Stew’s B1G Primer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:17

Ty and Dan discuss the SEC Network's chess match with DirecTV and the next college coach to bolt for the NFL before interviewing Stewart Mandel from SI.com about his way-too-early look at the Big Ten, the public perception of Bret Bielema, and general advice when selection wedding bands.

Comments

Login or signup comment.