The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

Author: The Athletic Language: English Episodes: 100
For anyone who lives and breathes college football, the weekly conversation happening on The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph is essential. This isn't just a recap of last Saturday's scores; it's where the sport's narrative gets unpacked by three of its most connected and seasoned voices. Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo bring a combined depth of experience that cuts through the noise, offering clarity on everything from coaching changes and playoff implications to the evolving landscape of conferences and recruiting. Their access is a key part of the podcast, featuring candid interviews with coaches, players, and insiders you won't hear elsewhere. Whether it's the frenzy of National Signing Day, the weekly drama of the regular season, or the road to the National Championship, they provide a consistent, intelligent, and often entertaining analysis that follows the sport's endless calendar. Presented by The Athletic, this show delivers the kind of substantive discussion and forward-looking insight that true fans rely on, making it a staple for those who want to go deeper than the headlines.
Episodes
The State of Ohio State with Cameron Teague Robinson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:19
The Athletic's Cameron Teague Robinson previews Ohio State’s season: who steps up after losing four likely first-round picks on defense, what Arthur Smith brings to a loaded offense, and why Ryan Day keeps hiring NFL coa…
The top 25 coaches in college football right now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:25
Curt Cignetti secured for himself a whole bunch of massive achievements during the 2025 season. Is he also now the top coach in the country? Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo run through Bruce's and Stew's re…
Coaches Grade the Coaching Carousel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:33
The College Sports Commission is already overwhelmed, and Nebraska is the first school to challenge rejected NIL deals in arbitration. What’s it mean for enforcement, and can the system survive? Then, Bruce and Antonio M…
Nicole Auerbach on covering the Olympics and Saving College Sports [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:40
Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports (and formerly of The Athletic) joins Bruce and Stew to break down the White House roundtable on saving college sports and whether the SCORE Act has any path forward. She shares stories from…
Andrew Luck on Developing QBs Today, Stanford’s Future, and More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:40
Andrew Luck opens up about life as Stanford's GM, hiring former teammate Tavita Pritchard, how quarterbacks today develop like golfers, and why he'll never come out of retirement. Ralph breaks down the “secret” Smash Spo…
Coaching Carousel 2030 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:24
Ralph Russo took on the impossible: predicting every Power Four head coach in 2030. The guys unpack the logic (and chaos) behind the projections. Could Lane Kiffin actually stay put? And what does it say about today’s pr…
Targeting, Short Shorts, and Carousel Takeaways with Chris Vannini [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:10
Joey Aguilar's bid for an eighth college year is denied by a Tennessee judge — a rare NCAA court win. Curt Cignetti becomes college football's highest-paid coach at $13.2 million per year. UCLA weighs leaving the Rose Bo…