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4 to 6 with A&B: A show about the Ohio State Buckeyes

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Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State football and recruiting. From Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and all the highways connecting Big Ten country, they cover the most important stories surrounding one of the biggest programs in college football.

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Episodes

Mailbag: Are the Buckeyes on upset alert?

Ari and Bill pick out positives to consider during Ohio State's preparation for the Rose Bowl. Are the Buckeyes on upset alert? Mailbag questions on football and food! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202153 min

Ohio State's National Signing Day and NIL's impact

Ari & Bill recap Ohio State's signing day and discuss where the Buckeyes stand at filling some key positional needs. NIL's impact on recruiting is impossible to ignore. Plus, Ari has a message for Ohio State beat writers and fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 20211 hr 2 min

Building Ohio State's 2022 roster

Ari and Bill discuss Ohio State's transfer philosophy and update where things stand with the 2022 recruiting class. The guys give their take on the best way to build the 2022 version of Ohio State's roster. Plus, are fans even excited about a trip to the Rose Bowl? Ryan Day will have to motivate his team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202159 min

Jim Knowles is Ohio State's new DC

Ari and Bill discuss Ryan Day's decision to bring on Oklahoma State DC Jim Knowles as the new Buckeyes defensive signal caller. Knowles is a vegan from Philly who is tasked with revamping Ohio State's defense. The guys grade the hire and discuss what type of scheme you can expect to see from a Knowles coached team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 202140 min

Quinn Ewers enters the transfer portal

Ari and Bill discuss the breaking news that former 5 star QB Quinn Ewers has entered the transfer portal after skipping his high school senior season to join the Buckeyes early. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 202123 min

What changes should Ryan Day make on his coaching staff?

Ohio State is trying to close its recruiting class. How do the coaching changes across the country impact that and what changes should Ryan Day make on his staff this offseason? Ari and Bill debate and discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 20211 hr 10 min

Ohio State's season is over. What's next?

Ari and Bill ask the tough questions after Ohio State's loss to Michigan in Ann Arbor. The guys take a micro and macro view of the program as it prepares for a Rowl Bose appearance that falls short of the season's ultimate goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202159 min

Ohio State at Michigan preview with Nick Baumgardner

Ari & Bill welcome The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner to the show for a no holds barred discussion about one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 20211 hr 6 min

A perfect game, CJ Heisman & Michigan

Ari and Bill discuss Ohio State's offensive perfection vs. Michigan State and debate whether C.J. Stroud’s can and/or should win the Heisman trophy. Plus, the guys kick off Michigan week with a conversation about how close this game could realistically be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 20211 hr

Buckeyes vs. Spartans - top 10 matchup preview

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis are joined by Michigan State beat writer Colton Pouncy to preview Saturday's top 10 matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202152 min

Ohio State back on track just in time for stretch run

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State getting back on track in a blowout home win vs. Purdue. What are the defensive concerns heading into the final two games vs. Michigan State and Michigan. Plus, who should be Ohio State's Heisman candidate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202153 min

Ohio State wins but offensive issues remain

Ari and Bill discuss Ohio State's close win vs. Nebraska. What's wrong with the offense? Can the Buckeyes win out vs. Purdue, Michigan State & Michigan? Ryan Day's play calling has left a bit to be desired. CJ Stroud's postgame commentary was...strange. The guys will be back later in the week to preview the Buckeyes matchup vs. Purdue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 202151 min

Buckeyes ranked #5 with Nebraska on deck

Ari & Bill react to Ohio State's first playoff rankings and give their picks for the Nebraska game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 202142 min

Ohio State beats Penn State + predicting the first playoff rankings

Ari & Bill recap Saturday night's win vs. Penn State and then offer some thoughts on the teams in the playoff race and predict where they think OSU will be in the first rankings on Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 202159 min

Ohio State-Penn State preview

Bill Landis & Audrey Snyder do a deep dive into what was supposed to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the Big Ten season. What looked like a potential top 10 matchup three weeks ago is now more than a 2 TD spread. Can Penn State give Ohio State a game? The Buckeyes offense is clicking on all cylinders and CJ Stroud looks to have an edge over Sean Clifford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202159 min

Ohio State looks playoff bound & Ari is breathing fire

Ari & Bill are back after Ohio State's blowout 54-7 win vs. Indiana. It feels like the Buckeyes are playoff bound based on how well they are playing. Is Chris Olave the best WR on Ohio State history? Ari is breathing fire on this Monday morning. Bill says this is the best Ohio State offense he's covered since taking over the Buckeyes beat. Is a matchup with in-state Cincinnati on the horizon in the playoff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 25, 202157 min

Buckeyes at Indiana preview & mailbag

Ari & Bill preview Saturday night's game at Indiana and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202145 min

Ohio State's midseason report card

Ari & Bill have a midseason report on Ohio State football. The guys discuss best surprises, worst surprises and the biggest questions moving forward. Plus, which players will be the most interesting to watch in the second half of the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202155 min

Ohio State recruiting update

During the open week Ari & Bill do a deep dive on Ohio State recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202157 min

Is Ohio State the 2nd best team in the country?

Ari & Bill discuss where Ohio State fits into the national picture after a wild weekend of college football. A win vs. Maryland makes in 3 straight for the Buckeyes and all of a sudden the team has real momentum heading into the open week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202152 min

Papa Ari returns + Maryland picks

Ari & Bill discuss the direction Ohio State is headed and then gave their picks for the Maryland game. Plus, the Big Ten East has 4 teams ranked in the top 10. Which teams are legit and which teams are fools gold? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 202145 min

Has the Big Ten East caught up with Ohio State?

Four Big Ten East teams are ranked in the top 11 right now! With Ari out on baby duty, Bill is joined by The Athletic's national college football writer Max Olson to discuss Ohio State's win at Rutgers, if the Buckeyes are getting things turned around and where they fit in the bigger picture of college football and their own division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202156 min

Rutgers picks + mailbag

Ari and Bill discuss Ohio State's QB plan this week, give their picks for the Rutgers game and answer listener questions from the mailbag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202155 min

Quarterback future and K'Vaughan Pope dismissed from team

Ari and Bill discuss Kyle McCord's performance in the win over Akron, and what Ryan Day might do at quarterback moving forward. They also discuss the incident with linebacker K'Vaughan Pope leaving the sideline in the middle of the game and his dismissal from the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202139 min

C.J. Stroud unlikely to play vs. Akron

Ari & Bill hit on the news that C.J. Stroud is unlikely to play against Akron and discuss what that could mean for the quarterback position moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202125 min

Ohio State coaching & QB questions + Doug Lesmerises

Ari and Bill's former podcast co-host Doug Lesmerises of cleveland.com joins 4 to 6 with A&B to discuss his new Ohio State recruiting book, what's going on with the Buckeyes right now and to take a trip down memory lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 20211 hr 18 min

Ohio State's issues on display in unconvincing win vs. Tulsa

Ari & Bill break down the win against Tulsa, review some of the defensive changes, discuss how C.J. Stroud played and examine how Ohio State's issues go far beyond what they're struggling with on defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202157 min

Will Ryan Day make a change at defensive coordinator?

Ari and Bill discuss what Ryan Day said about the defensive issues this week, and whether they think changes — big or small — are coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202158 min
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