
The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football
by The Athletic
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- college football news updates
- interviews with football experts
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- discussions on college football
- insights on relevant topics
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- 715 episodes produced
- active for 9 years
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- hosted on Acast
- available on major platforms
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Estimated from 21 chart positions in 21 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Football#43100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Football#6930K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Football#1385K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Football#1455K to 30K
- 🇬🇧GB · Football#1865K to 30K
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75K to 254K🎙 Daily cadence·715 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
251K to 846K🇺🇸35%🇨🇦12%🇯🇵12%+18 more - Active Followers
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100K to 338K
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Brendan Sorsby Fallout Continues, and a Sizing up of the Big 12
Jun 11, 2026
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After All This, Sorsby Ruled Eligible
Jun 8, 2026
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Big Ten Win Total Draft and Bryce Underwood Concerns
Jun 4, 2026
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Should Leach Be in the Hall of Fame? Plus the ACC Win Total Draft
Jun 2, 2026
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Playoff Expansion, Threats, Frustrations, and More at SEC Meetings
May 28, 2026
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| 6/11/26 | ![]() Brendan Sorsby Fallout Continues, and a Sizing up of the Big 12 | The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling continues to send shockwaves across college football. On this episode of The Audible, Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo discuss the growing backlash to the Texas Tech quarterback's injunction, why Big 12 administrators are furious, and what it could mean for the future of NCAA eligibility, conference governance, and the College Football Playoff. Is this simply a Texas Tech issue, or a defining moment for college sports?The crew dives into reporting from Big 12 athletic directors and administrators following the ruling, including questions about Texas Tech's relationship with the conference, potential responses from the Big 12, and whether Commissioner Brett Yormark faces the biggest challenge of his tenure.Then it's time for Big 12 win totals. With Texas Tech viewed by many as the conference favorite, how much does the uncertainty surrounding Brendan Sorsby impact the Red Raiders' outlook? The guys debate whether Texas Tech can still win the Big 12, whether the controversy becomes a distraction, and if the program's loaded roster is enough to overcome the noise surrounding the quarterback situation.Stew, Bruce and Ralph also make their favorite over/under picks across the conference. Which teams are being overlooked, which programs are primed to surprise, and who has the clearest path to Arlington and the Big 12 Championship Game?Plus, listener mailbag questions spark discussions about the most valuable assets in college football, whether Ohio State's program model is the gold standard in the sport, and which historic rivalries deserve to be revived.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Audible.Do you think Texas Tech should play Brendan Sorsby if he remains eligible, and which team will ultimately win the Big 12 championship this season?Let us know in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() After All This, Sorsby Ruled Eligible | In a monumental moment for college football, a Lubbock County judge ruled that Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play at Texas Tech this season, despite betting on his own team. People around the league are outraged that the games brightest red line may no longer exist, and some schools have suggested they’ll refuse to play Texas Tech. Could the Big 12 step in to levy a harsher penalty? And does this mean that all rules in college football are negotiable? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Big Ten Win Total Draft and Bryce Underwood Concerns | Ralph, Bruce, and Stew draft Big Ten win totals. Before that, they explore if there’s any reason to worry about Bryce Underwood at Michigan. Eric Weddle's blunt comments echo what some are quietly saying. Then, they make their picks. They also provide a 60-second explainer on the Cantwell-Cruz college sports bill that’s moving through the Senate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Should Leach Be in the Hall of Fame? Plus the ACC Win Total Draft | Ralph, Bruce, and Stew turn the ACC win totals into a competition by drafting their favorite overs and unders. Plus: an(other) update on Brendan Sorsby, Mike Leach's Hall of Fame case, and Bruce's Elite 11 quarterback takeaways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Playoff Expansion, Threats, Frustrations, and More at SEC Meetings | Ralph joins from Destin, Florida to help break down the biggest storylines from the SEC spring meetings. Playoff expansion, a rumored SEC breakaway, and a new bipartisan Senate bill that could reshape college sports governance. Later, the Brendan Sorsby gambling eligibility case, and a mailbag exploring whether bowl games and the very concept of a "successful season" have been permanently redefined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() The QB Draft | Ralph, Stew, and Bruce draft their top five quarterbacks for a season-long competition. Rotisserie scoring, three categories: total yards, total TDs minus interceptions, and wins. Who went first overall? Who went undrafted? Where did Chambliss, Manning, and Maiava go? Plus, Sark takes shots at Texas Tech, and Coach O returns to Baton Rouge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Petitti Pushes for 24, and Iowa State’s AD Calls Out SEC and Big Ten | Tony Petitti made an impassioned public case for the 24-team playoff, and Ralph thinks he’s operating from a position of strength. Is this inevitable? With the Big Ten and SEC threatening to leave the NCAA, Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard says, figuratively “Hey man, go for it.” Plus, mailbag on the best position groups in college football history, whether recruiters still matter in the age of NIL, and why administrators can seem to work against their own fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Hot Takes on Playoff Expansion, Sorsby Files his Lawsuit, and Week 1 Hidden Gems | Ralph Russo returns from his trip to Italy to find college football in full chaos. The 24-team playoff has gone from a whisper to a roar. The ACC and Big 12 on board, while ESPN and the SEC pump the brakes. What's actually driving this? And does the math work? Then, Brendan Sorsby files a suit that Bruce and Stew find unconvincing. Plus, the guys pick their favorite Week One games and under-the-radar matchups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() More 'Vanity Fair' Fallout, Sark Piles On, and the 24-Team Playoff Nobody Asked For | Lane Kiffin made comments in his “Vanity Fair” piece about Ole Miss recruiting and race that are making waves, and now Steve Sarkisian is also taking the opportunity to take a shot at the Rebels. What both coaches said reveals some interesting insights into the SEC's increasingly public grudge matches. Then: the 24-team playoff has real momentum now, and Bruce and Stew aren't happy about it. In mailbag, could we do a creative "NIT-style" bowl alternative? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Kiffin’s ‘Vanity Fair’ Moment, and Which Coach Wins the Next Title | Ahmad Hardy, Missouri's star running back, was shot over the weekend. Bruce has the latest there. Then, a Vanity Fair profile on Lane Kiffin delivers some gems, like Kiffin implying that Ole Miss fans should be grateful for all he did for them (before abandoning the team during the playoffs). Then Bruce puts Stew on the spot with a ranking exercise: of eight of the most likely active coaches who haven't won a title (Lanning, Freeman, Cristobal, Sarkisan, Kiffin, Campbell, DeBoer, and Riley) who will actually get there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 5/7/26 | ![]() Florida's New Identity, Thoughts on Dabo, and the Best QB Battles You're Not Talking About✨ | Florida footballquarterback battles+4 | — | Iowa StatePenn State+5 | — | Florida footballDabo Swinney+3 | — | 40m 36s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Cignetti's Underdog Story, AI in Recruiting, and a G6 Playoff Push✨ | college footballrecruiting+3 | Antonio Morales | The Athletic | — | CignettiAI recruiting+3 | — | 40m 40s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() The latest on Brendan Sorsby, and where Texas Tech goes from here✨ | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+4 | Justin Williams | Texas Tech | — | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+4 | — | 50m 05s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Sorsby's Gambling Bombshell + What the Draft Taught Us✨ | gamblingNFL Draft+4 | — | Texas TechClemson+3 | — | Brendan Sorsbygambling+6 | — | 42m 59s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() The 24-Team Playoff No One Wants + Mostly Sad QB Updates✨ | college footballplayoff system+3 | — | CFP | Dallas | 24-team playoffCFP+3 | — | 37m 40s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Stew Goes to Bloomington and the Latest Draft Intel✨ | college footballNFL draft+3 | — | CignettiCFP+1 | Bloomington | college footballNFL draft+5 | — | 52m 56s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Bruce and Ralph play a game of "Would You Rather"✨ | college footballteam comparisons+3 | — | MichiganIowa State+8 | — | college football2026+5 | — | 54m 49s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Real Football Games(?), Update from Miami, and Wisconsin Loses Its AD✨ | spring gamescollege football+4 | — | AlabamaDeBoer's+2 | MiamiWisconsin | spring gamesMiami Hurricanes+4 | — | 42m 32s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() The Big Ten's Takeover✨ | Big Tennational championships+4 | — | The Big TenNebraska+3 | — | Big Tennational championships+3 | — | 53m 26s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() The Most Interesting Teams of 2026✨ | college sportsSEC Championship+4 | — | Texas TechHouston+1 | Alabama | college footballTrump executive order+5 | — | 51m 42s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Bruce's Mock Draft and Pete Golding's Non-Denial✨ | mock draftcollege football+3 | — | Big TenNCAA | — | mock draftcollege football+5 | — | 50m 54s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() Kiffin Downplays Expectations, Ralph Witnesses History✨ | college footballNIL arbitration+4 | — | LSUNebraska+1 | — | Lane KiffinLSU+5 | — | 47m 34s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() The State of Ohio State with Cameron Teague Robinson✨ | Ohio State footballcollege football season preview+4 | Cameron Teague Robinson | The Athletic | Ohio State | Ohio Statecollege football+4 | — | 38m 19s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Utah's Messy Divorce, Ireland's Hottest Recruit, and NFL Stars Get Humbled at Flag Football✨ | Utah footballIrish rugby+4 | Neff Giwa | Army-Navy | IrelandLA | Kyle WhittinghamNeff Giwa+6 | — | 53m 06s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Portal Report Cards and the 2023 Recruiting Class Revisited with Manny Navarro | Manny Navarro joins Bruce and Stew to break down his Power 4 portal grades. Why did Alabama get a C, Florida State D, and Miami an A? Plus, how the 2023 recruiting class is holding up heading into draft season and the five-star QB hit rate. Then it’s a debate over the magic of 2007, which coaches Bruce and Stew would hire for the next 10 years, and a tip of the cap to David Cutcliffe on his retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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