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.

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 Ryan Abraham (5/23) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:51:58

Ty and Dan talk with Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com about high expectations for the Trojans, Lane Kiffin’s quiet transition, questions along the defensive line, potential trap games, recruiting strategies, and Pat Haden’s impact on the USC program.

 The Essential Smart Football (5/21) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:07:58

Ty and Dan talk with Chris Brown about his new book, The Essential Smart Football, the emergence of the Cover-4 defense, similarities and differences between Gus Malzahn and Chad Morris, Mike Leach’s brilliance, Chip Kelly’s first half tactics, and the system he’d run if he were given the keys to a football program.  Plus, Dan’s encounters with Nick Foles, David Wilson, and other rookies.

 Seminole Moment (5/14) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:58:43

Ty and Dan talk with Bud Elliott from TomahawkNation.com about Florida State’s situation in the ACC, its interest in the Big 12 and SEC, the snakebittenness of E.J. Manuel and the progression of the Seminole program under Jimbo Fisher.  Plus, a voice message, an e-mail, and an update on Ty’s ailing back.

 Wrong Number (5/9) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:51:17

Ty and Dan discuss Tommy Rees’ recent arrest, Mike Leach’s Reddit event, Bobby Petrino’s motorcycle sale, ten nagging questions for 2012, and their harrowing experience with an errant sexter.

 A New ‘Eera (5/7) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:54:31

Ty and Dan talk with Mike Casazza from the Charleston Daily Mail about his book (Waiting For The Fall) and West Virginia’s fascinating (but tumultuous) decade, the awkward transition from Bill Stewart to Dana Holgorsen, the goals of Oliver Luck, and realistic expectations for the Mountaineers in their first season with the Big 12.  Plus, creepy Ohio State fans and long-awaited news on The Verbies.

 West Coast Kevin (5/2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:43:29

Ty and Dan check in with West Coast Kevin and break down the top 25 college football players in 2012, the new Whale Wars spin-off, and their new scheme to use female stand-ins to more quickly grow the Verballerhood.  Plus, an e-mail about Derek Dooley and Broadway performances.

 Playoff Movement (4/30) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:00

Ty and Dan talk with Andy Staples from SI.com about the playoff movement afoot in college football, the potential winners and losers, the implications for bowl games and Notre Dame, possibilities for new rankings systems, and the inclusion of a strength of schedule metric in the championship equation.  Plus, a quick recap of the NFL Draft with Verballer Reverbs, and an uncomfortable discussion about chicken fried bacon in Snook, Texas.

 Playoffs! (4/25) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:51:33

Ty and Dan react to the news that the BCS is ditching the “status quo” and plow through an overflowing inbox.  Plus, an uncomfortable stripper story.

 Mocking The Draft (4/23) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:49:04

Ty and Dan recount the glorious return of Tommy Turnover and cover the NFL Draft from the perspective of two under-informed college football fans who missed the memo that Ryan Tannehill is a top ten pick.

 Mike Bellotti (4/16) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:38:05

Ty and Dan welcome current ESPN analyst and former Oregon coach Mike Bellotti to the show to discuss his new perspective from the announcing booth, his penchant for spring football, dealing with character issues, hiring assistant coaches, and hitting a hole-in-one with cameras rolling.

 Corey Long (4/11) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:58:50

Ty and Dan talk with Corey Long from ESPN about the “bump rule”, de-recruiting, the prevalence of extra benefits on the recruiting trail, and Urban Meyer.

 Southern Hospitality (4/9) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:39:58

Ty and Dan delve into the Bobby Petrino mess at Arkansas, the SportingNews.com article on Urban Meyer’s tenure at Florida, and some Verballer messages that have flooded the inbox.

 Pete Sampson (4/5) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:48:22

Ty and Dan talk with Pete Sampson from IrishIllustrated.com about Tommy Rees’ chances of being the starting quarterback, Brian Kelly’s temperament, the team’s problems at cornerback, and Notre Dame’s inexplicable 20-to-1 odds to win the BCS Championship.

 Jason Kirk Is A (SEC) GOD! (4/2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:43:05

Ty and Dan talk with SBNation’s Jason Kirk about Alabama’s momentum, Georgia’s expectations, Muschamp’s philosophies, LSU’s vanilla-with-sprinkles offense, and much more in the SEC.

 Stewart Mandel (3/28) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:45:00

Ty and Dan welcome back Stewart Mandel to discuss Wisconsin’s transfer factory, T-Magic’s consistency, Kevin Wilson’s horrible first season, realistic expectations for Ohio State, and much more.  Plus, a candid discussion about Bret Bielema’s hair strategy.

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