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.
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Podcasts:
Ty previews Oklahoma with Josh McCuistion from SoonerScoop.com, Virginia Tech with Eric Johnson from TheKeyPlay.com, and Nebraska with Brandon Vogel from HailVarsity.com.
Ty and Dan talk with Bryan Fischer from CBS Sports about the NCAA’s punishment of Penn State, the precedent established by Mark Emmert, the recruiting fallout from harsh penalties, the lasting cultural impact in Happy Valley, and much more.
Ty and Dan talk with David Jones from The Patriot-News about the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State, the genesis of early news reports, the power of Joe Paterno, the path forward as an athletic institution, and potential penalties for the purported cover-up.
With Ty absent tending to bigger and better things (allegedly), Dan runs the show solo with Adam Kramer, of Kegs ‘n Eggs megafame. They discuss Adam’s blog history, 2012 stories to look forward to, risers and fallers, the competitive structure of college football, and most importantly, they review their egg dish power rankings. **BONUS** Dan and Ty, from a previous day in which Ty visited Dan in New York, speak with Dan’s co-worker Lindsey about a theory called DGS, or Dumb Guy/Girl S**t. And this megashow is all free!
Ty and Dan join forces in New York City and talk with Bill Connelly and Brian Floyd from SBNation about Notre Dame’s bad luck in 2011, realistic expectations for Mike Leach in 2012, the value of betting on USC as a national champion, crazy football statistics and much more.
Ty and Dan talk with Ben Haumiller from EA Sports about the release of NCAA 13, the new passing system in this year’s game, the practicality of adding infractions, the mad skills of Cam Newton, and the decision to name A Player Resembling Everett Golson as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback.
Ty and Dan delve into the college football police blotter, the underbelly of 7-on-7 tournaments, and recruiting buzzwords before attacking the e-mail inbox and voicemail line.
Ty and Dan join back up to discuss college football’s new playoff, Tommy Rees’ return to summer workouts, Snoop Dogg’s kid, and Georgia football with Kyle King from DawgSports.com.
Ty talks with Clay Travis about the new four-team playoff system in college football, the ideal composition of the “selection committee”, the impact on non-conference scheduling, and the suddenness with which change occurred. Plus, Clay’s Mount Rushmore of Tennessee Coaching Candidates for 2013.
Dan talks with Jonathan Gold from the Los Angeles Daily News and ESPN Playbook about UCLA football, the Mora Glare, hatred of the word “swagger” and cheeseburgers.
Ty and Dan talk with Mike Leach about being the new coach at Washington State, the diversity of the Pac-12, recruiting in Texas, selling himself to returning players, and killing giant bears in Canada.
Ty and Dan talk with Matt Scalici from al.com about the Alabama/LSU Twitter spat, the strengths and weaknesses of the 2012 Bama squad, the insider perspective on the “Game of the Century”, and the possibility of a trap game against Missouri.
Ty and Dan talk with Spencer Hall about Florida’s expectations, the Tyler Bray factor at Tennessee, and how skee ball relates to college football media. Later, Michael Felder joins the show to discuss the Larry Fedora hiring at North Carolina, the impact former players have on a program, the struggle for football programs at “basketball schools” and the case for having a beer koozie on hand at all times.
Ty and Dan talk with Brett McMurphy from CBSSports.com about the process of reporting on conference realignment news, the definition of “third parties”, the stability of the Big 12, the power that television money has over college football, and the winners and losers of the realignment campaign.
Ty and Dan debate Cam Newton’s College Football Hall of Fame credentials, coaches on the hot seat in 2012, the burning of recruiting letters, and whether the name of the adult film shot in the Los Angeles Coliseum fell short.
