Best Mac Observer Podcasts (2025)

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Hr 4 - Watching practice: LIVE observations as they happen at training camp + Coach Mac stops by 38:33

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Hr 4 - Watching practice: LIVE observations as they happen at training camp + Coach Mac stops by See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 104.5 The Zone | Cumulus Media Nashville

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VolQuest's Brent Hubbs gives the latest updates from Vols fall camp 19:03

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Hr 2 - Brent Hubbs talks Vols + Anthony Richardson goes down 38:21

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Hr 1 - Titans joint practice takeaways + Arch Manning’s NFL future 41:23

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 4:46

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A look at last night’s NFL preseason games and lookahead to games tonight and this weekend.. Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Taste Test Friday with Smoking Gun Jerky of Nebraska 7:52

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What flavors are we trying today from Smoking Gun Jerky of Nebraska? Use promo code EARLY at SmokingGunJerky.com to get 10% off or stop by the store at 48th and R in Lincoln Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com…

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You want confidence? Dabo Swinney says Clemson is going 16-0 this season and winning the title 20:16

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Swinney was talking with ESPN’s Chris Low this week and said that his 2018 Clemson team was the first team to ever go 15-0, and this year his team will be the first team to go 16-0. If they survive LSU in the opener, they’ll be a likely favorite in 10 straight games.. Clemson appeared to be heading the wrong direction in the era of NIL and transfer…

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Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 18:27

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What love and relationship questions do the Breakers have today for Dr. Love? (402) 464-5685… If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…

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What 3 games define Nebraska’s 2025 football season? 22:27

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We discussed earlier in the show that one CBS Sports writer says Nebraska will go under 7.5 wins….recently, someone locally wrote that the Cincinnati, Michigan and Iowa games define the 2025 season for Nebraska The Stool has agreed on the Cincinnati game and Michigan game to a certain extent…but do we choose USC as the 3rd game over Iowa or not? Ha…

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Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln) 12:39

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Bulls, Bands & Barrels; Lancaster County Super Fair; and AVCA First Serve Block Party Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Get Down Tonight" - KC and the Sunshine Band (1975) Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros) 10:00

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What’s on Sip’s mind today as he tries to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out.. If you’re on the lookout for new tires, visit the palace of tires just south of Cortland on Highway 77---Tredz Central Tire Pros Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c…

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CBS Sports says “take it to the bank” that Nebraska will go UNDER 7.5 wins this year…what kind of chaos would ensue? 39:16

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CBS Sports’ Chip Patterson wrote a long article of the 25 compelling storylines of the 2025 football season, and in his 25th point he listed 8 schools you could ‘take it to the bank’ on for predictions, and one of them was Nebraska UNDER 7.5 wins Others: he says USC over 7.5 wins; Alabama over 9.5 wins; Ole Miss/SMU over 8.5 wins; what is Nebraska …

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Neosynthesis Kickstarter and Strange New Worlds S3 43:29

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Bryan and Jeff talk about the Neosynthesis Kickstarter campaign—an anthology book including two short stories from Bryan. They also take a look at the new season of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and Jeff schools Bryan on the history of the holodeck. Sources referenced in this episode: Neosynthesis on Kickstarter Boundary Shock Quarterly Blaze Ward …

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Ramon Foster on 3HL - Titans OL Put in Good work vs Bucs in Joint Practice 19:58

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Ramon Foster on 3HL - Titans OL Put in Good work vs Bucs in Joint Practice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 104.5 The Zone | Cumulus Media Nashville

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3HL - 8-7-25 - Hour 3 - Diego Pavia Sets Big Goals for Vandy 37:21

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Greg Cosell on 3HL - Why Titans WR Elic Ayomanor Stands Out on Tape 19:22

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3HL - 8-7-25 - Hour 2 - Cam Ward Talks Growth through Training Camp 39:21

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Buck Reising on 3HL - Titans Surprise With Competitive Joint Practice with Bucs 20:52

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3HL - 8-7-25 - Hour 1 - Titans/Bucs Get Chippy in Joint Practice 43:35

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Hr 4 - SEC fall camp headlines + Latest from Bucs/Titans joint practices 37:31

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Hr 4 - SEC fall camp headlines + Latest from Bucs/Titans joint practices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 104.5 The Zone | Cumulus Media Nashville

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Hr 3 - Foster Five: Titans helping themselves most in camp + Brian Callahan presser 36:19

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Hr 3 - Foster Five: Titans helping themselves most in camp + Brian Callahan presser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 104.5 The Zone | Cumulus Media Nashville

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NFL Network and CBS' Charles Davis talk Titans 15:52

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Voice of the Tennessee Titans Taylor Zarzour talks Titans from Tampa Bay joint practice 13:02

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Voice of the Tennessee Titans Taylor Zarzour talks Titans from Tampa Bay joint practice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 104.5 The Zone | Cumulus Media Nashville

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Hr 2 - Taylor Zarzour and Charles Davis join the show 39:52

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Hr 1 - Wednesday Titans camp takes + Injuries mounting for one SEC team 38:16

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 4:38

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-Mike Vrabel is still a football DUDE…he jumped into a pile of players at practice yesterday and came away bloodied! Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Preseason NFL football gets rolling tonight with 3 games, and more through Sunday…what are you curious about? 8:55

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-Tonight, we’ll see Colts/Ravens, Bengals/Eagles and Raiders/Seahawks. Indianapolis still doesn’t know who their starting QB is for the season, listing Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson as co-starting QBs…that’s always great -Tomorrow in Browns/Panthers, it sounds like Shedeur Sanders will start for Cleveland…all eyes will be curious on that one …

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Is it concerning at all that projected starting cornerback Andrew Marshall has zero career interceptions? 18:23

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-Marshall comes from 2 years at Idaho, where he was a first-team all conference player last season…but recorded no picks in both seasons there (26 games played/14 starts) -In last year’s opening game, he did have 9 tackles and a pass deflection in a tight 24-14 loss to Oregon…but especially coming from FCS, do you worry about playmaking ability or …

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 22:39

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-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what does Bill have in mind for us today? -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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Phil Ruhlman (Ruhlman's Steakhouse) 16:43

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Phil Ruhlman stops by with burritos to share some exciting news — something new is coming to Ruhlman's Steakhouse! Plus, he talks about the upcoming Early Break After Dark happening on August 20th! Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

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Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day 13:22

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-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right? "Summer Breeze" - Seals & Crofts (1972) - Rick Hamann Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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John Cook is back in the game---professionally, this time---as the co-owner and GM of the Omaha Supernovas 9:21

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-The legendary coach retired this offseason and isn’t done with the sport yet, announcing yesterday he’ll be the co-owner and GM of the Omaha Supernovas of Major League Volleyball…further proof it’s hard to hang it up when you retire -Also, Nebraska volleyball picked No. 1 in preseason AVCA Coaches Poll…no pressure, first year head coach Dani Busbo…

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On3 says Nebraska has one of the 10 non-QB stars flying under the radar for the upcoming season.. 35:56

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-That player? Dane Key, the transfer WR from Kentucky. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see him practice on Saturday as he was in a yellow jersey and on the sideline -On3’s Ari Wasserman points out that Key was “one of the most consistent WRs in the SEC in his time there,” amassing 1,870 yards and 14 TDs over 38 career games. Can he elevate further…

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3HL - 8-6-25 - Hour 3 - Brian Callahan Excited for Joint Practices in Tampa & Atlanta 36:22

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3HL - 8-6-25 - Hour 2 - Titans Getting Ready for Joint Practices 40:03

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Todd Fuhrman on 3HL - College Football Week 1 Betting Lines 22:44

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3HL - 8-6-25 - Hour 1 - Titans Starters Set to Play in Preseason 45:17

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Hr 3 - The Titans’ ideal preseason debut for Cam Ward 35:57

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Hr 2 - Rhett Bryan joins the show + Brian Callahan’s press conference 40:54

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Hr 1 - Titans add safety help - but why? + Vol added to prestigious list 37:39

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 4:41

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-The NCAA Tournament will stay at 68 teams for now—at least in 2026---so celebrate a small win, sports fans Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) 16:52

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-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r…

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online) 13:47

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-Sean was at the open practice on Saturday…what did he think of the WR group without Dane Key on the field? -If the practice was any indicator of things to come, you could see a healthy dose of Mekhi Nelson behind Emmett Johnson…what does that picture look like? -There’s a belief that Jacory Barney could be a very good punt returner…are you expecti…

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Governor Jim Pillen: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 27:47

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-Not to be too political, but it is a question we see now in sports…should the government be involved with helping establish NIL standards amid evolving legislation or not? How much of a mess is it to you, if at all? -If NIL was around when you were a player…could you see it causing any sort of locker room issues with difference of payments? Show s…

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Governor Jim Pillen: Part 1 20:56

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-Pillen played for Nebraska from 1975-78…we’ve heard Bill and Sip’s comments on what Fall Camp practices used to be like…what were they like in the 70s, though? -You’re a Husker Hall of Famer (class of 2004) and a successful business owner…did you ever see yourself from a young age as being the future governor of Nebraska? Show sponsored by MIDWEST…

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies) 3:21

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-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to [email protected] or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva…

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We mentioned the Coaches Poll yesterday, but there’s a fact that many might be surprised to know 8:10

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-Texas sits at No. 1 in the Coaches Poll for the first time in program history. They’ve never been preseason No. 1 in either the AP or Coaches Poll—so it’s history for the Longhorns, who have been ranked No. 2 on 5 separate occasions in the preseason poll -Analysis from Stassen showed that from 1989 to 2023, Texas trailed only USC as biggest undera…

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John Butler and Addison Williams spoke after practice yesterday…what’s their assessment of the defense through 1.5 weeks of Fall camp? 33:38

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-Offense was the focal point of people’s “pros” of the open practice on Saturday…but what does Butler think of his group as we sit 22 days away from kickoff? -And for Williams…Andrew Marshall looked good in the open practice…is he a certified starter this early in camp or still in a battle at CB? Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * C…

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3HL - 8-5-25 - Hour 3 - Why Vanderbilt is NOT a Title Contender 40:03

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3HL - 8-5-25 - Hour 2 - Which Traits Cam Ward Shares with an Elite NFL QB 38:18

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