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Austin & Birm

97.1 The Fanwww.971thefan.com
Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham live and breathe the Scarlet and Gray. As trusted insiders on the Ohio State beat, they bring unmatched access and perspective from inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to the Horseshoe and beyond. If it’s happening in Buckeye Nation, they’re on it.
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Episodes

The Beat: What Ohio State needs to accomplish, emphasize in final non-B1G matchup with Ohio

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will meet with the media on Tuesday afternoon and that means it's time for another edition of Talking Tuesday on The Austin & Birm Show as 10TV's Adam King joins Austin Ward to go over the things they're wondering about ahead of the Buckeyes primetime home game against the Ohio Bobcats. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https:/...

Sep 09, 202525 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Assessing Ohio State standouts, Buckeyes approach to 70-0 blowout win

Welcome to The Live Show at Roosters, driven by Tansky Powersports on The Austin & Birm Show. Following a 70-point win over outmatched Grambling State, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham shared a fun, casual conversation with former Ohio State players Justin Zwick and Bobby Carpenter—as well as Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox—to break down the blowout victory and see where the Buckeyes go next. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-sto...

Sep 08, 202546 min

The Beat: Breaking down dominant, thorough tuneup win for Ohio State with Zach Boren

Ohio State made the most of the opportunity to get more live-action work in Week Two, even if Grambling was never going to give the nation’s top-ranked team much of a test in the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes built depth, expanded the passing attack and again flexed a dynamic defense in a shutout, blowout victory. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren kicks off the week on The Beat by breaking it all down with Austin Ward.

Sep 08, 202524 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State handles its business, shuts out outmatched Grambling State

Ohio State did everything it wanted to do against an outgunned but game Grambling State team at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The Buckeyes, led by Julian Sayin and a near flawless first half, blew out the Tigers 70-0. Following the game, The Austin & Birm Show shared some Snap Judgments about what they saw inside the stadium.

Sep 07, 202521 min

Talking Stuff: Reviewing Ohio State recruiting visitors, what to expect in 2026 class finish, 2027 RB priorities

Ohio State hosted one of the biggest recruiting weekends in program history and on the latest episode of Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show, Jeremy Birmingham—joined by Lettermen Row's Mick Walker—is breaking down the key visitors from last weekend. The guys are also talking about the Buckeyes 2026 recruiting approach and how they could see this cycle finish as Ohio State continues its re-evaluation process.

Sep 04, 20251 hr 1 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State seeks to maintain edge, get better against Grambling State

Wednesday night at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center featured Ryan Day, Tim Walton and a host of Ohio State players meeting with the media ahead of the Buckeyes second game of the season against Grambling State. Following the night's media opportunity, The Austin & Birm Show provided some Snap Judgments on what they heard and saw.

Sep 03, 202516 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Examining Ohio State win over Texas as Buckeyes ready to turn page

It's time for a fun, casual conversation at Roosters on Henderson Road in Columbus as The Live Show at Roosters, presented by Tansky Powersports, returns with a lot of of big game to talk about. Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick, along with Roosters Nicole Cox, join The Austin & Birm Show to break down the Texas battle and where things go from here for the Buckeyes.

Sep 02, 202555 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Ryan Day ready to get back to work as Buckeyes put Texas in rearview

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday for his weekly press conference and following the day's festivities, The Austin & Birm Show are sharing Snap Judgments on what the Buckeyes leader had to say coming off the big win over Texas. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Sep 02, 202514 min

The Beat: Questions for Ryan Day, Ohio State after massive season-opening win over top-ranked Texas

Ohio State is 1-0 and the Buckeyes are turning their attention to Grambling State after a big season-opening win over top-ranked Texas. Tuesday, Ryan Day will hold his weekly press conference and as we do every week on The Austin & Birm Show, Talking Tuesday is all about the biggest questions that Austin Ward and 10TV's Adam King are thinking about asking the Ohio State head coach. CONNECT Website: https://www.10tv.com/ X: https://x.com/10TV Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WBNS10TV/ Instag...

Sep 02, 202526 min

The Beat: Analyzing hard-fought, tone-setting win for Ohio State over Texas in season opener

The Buckeyes sent a clear message that the reigning national champions aren’t going away after knocking off Texas again. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren is back for another season breaking it all down with Austin Ward on The Beat, and the guys covered all angles from the 14-7 victory over the Longhorns and what it means moving forward for the program.

Sep 01, 202527 min

Bold Predictons: Ohio State, Texas battle to be close, physical battle decided between similar teams

It's one day before the game America has been waiting for as Ohio State and Texas are set to square off at Ohio Stadium. On Freaky Fridays, The Austin & Birm Show are getting bold and making predictions about how they see the contest unfolding. This week, Buckeyes captains Austin Siereveld and Brandon Inniss join the show to chop it up a bit with the guys as well. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: ht...

Aug 29, 202555 min

Talking Stuff: Examining Ohio State NIL approach, previewing massing visitors list for Texas game

Welcome to Talking Stuff on The Austin & Birm Show. Birm is joined by Mick Walker of LettermenRow.com to discuss the latest in Ohio State football news, notes and thoughts as the Buckeyes get ready for a monster showdown with Texas in front of more than 100 recruits. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www....

Aug 28, 20251 hr 10 min

The Beat: Ohio State, Texas thoughts on matchup advantages, QB confidence for Buckeyes, Longhorns

The season-opener is two days away and that means The Austin & Birm Show have three thoughts on Ohio State and Texas as lineups and final game plans take shape in Columbus. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

Aug 28, 202528 min

Snap Judgments: Calm, confident Ohio State ready to kick off season against top-ranked Texas

Following the final preseason media session with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and the four Buckeyes captains, The Austin & Birm Show share some snap judgments on what they took away from the night's press availability. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

Aug 27, 202515 min

The Beat: Ohio State X-factors that must step up for Buckeyes to knock off top-ranked Texas

Ohio State has a number of known commodities but some of the Buckeyes lesser-known players will play a big role in Saturday's effort to knock off top-ranked Texas. The Austin & Birm Show are giving their thoughts on some of the players who will be necessary to fill those roles on Saturday. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan ...

Aug 27, 202526 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State avoiding distractions, Buckeyes starting lineup taking shape

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the final preparations for the Buckeyes huge home opener against Texas and broke down where things stand with the lineup as looks to avoid distractions leading into the game with the top-ranked Longhorns. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https:/...

Aug 26, 202519 min

The Beat: Biggest Ohio State questions for Ryan Day as Ohio State hits game week for Texas showdown

The Texas game is five days away and on Tuesday morning, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will meet with the media to give an important update on the progress being made by his Buckeyes. On The Beat for Tuesday morning, 10TV's Adam King join The Austin & Birm Show to open up on the biggest things he's thinking about as the Longhorns get ready to battle in Ohio Stadium. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook:...

Aug 26, 202524 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Key players, Julian Sayin expectations as Ohio State readies for Texas

Ohio State opens its season on Saturday with a massive battle against top-ranked Texas. On The Live Show at Roosters, former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick and Roosters Restaurants Nicole Cox join The Austin & Birm Show to break down proper expectations for the hotly-contested battle against the Longhorns and what it will take for the Buckeyes to beat Texas again. And there's some great Roosters food as well, which pairs perfectly with the fun, casual conversation this w...

Aug 25, 202551 min

The Beat: Bold Predictions for 2025 Ohio State football season as Buckeyes return from title run

It's game week in Columbus but before the week-long dissection of Ohio State and Texas, The Austin & Birm Show is diving into what they expect to see happen for the Buckeyes this season in the first Bold Predictions of 2025. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

Aug 25, 202533 min

The Beat: Ohio State positions solidified, biggest Buckeyes concerns ahead of Texas, other thoughts

Training camp is over at Ohio State and the Buckeyes are getting into Texas game prep with a group of positions that have been solidified over the offseason. Which groups have stepped up? What's the biggest issue now heading in to the season opener? Those are a few of the thoughts on this Three Thoughts Thursday edition of The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https:...

Aug 21, 202529 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State, Keenan Bailey have country's deepest, most versatile tight end room

It's Snap Judgments time on The Austin & Birm Show and today it's all about tight ends. While Birm is out rehabbing a bum ankle, Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row joins Austin (Thanks Spencer!) to dissect the words of Keenan Bailey and the Buckeyes deep, talented tight end room following the last media session of training camp for Ohio State. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Aug 20, 202513 min

The Beat: Buckeyes stock watch sees growth from Jermaine Mathews, Lorenzo Styles at Ohio State

Welcome back to The Austin & Birm Show as the guys give a look at some names to know on the latest Ohio State stock watch. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.1thefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/971thefan/

Aug 20, 202524 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State secondary not short of leadership as Buckeyes look to defend BIA moniker

Ohio State replaces some key parts from its national title secondary but the Buckeyes believe they've got the depth and talent to retain the title of BIA thanks to the emergence of guys like Jermaine Mathews and Davison Igbinosun -- and of course "Coach" Caleb Downs. The latest Snap Judgments from The Austin & Birm Show. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: htt...

Aug 19, 202519 min

The Beat: Talking Tuesday as Ohio State names quarterback, making sense of Texas hype

Welcome to The Beat on The Austin & Birm Show for Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Buckeyes named their starting quarterback on Monday and 10TV sports anchor Adam King joins Austin to break down the decision from his vantage point and to try and sort out why Texas is being viewed so differently than Ohio State nationally. CONNECT | OHIO'S SPORTS DESTINATION Website: https://www.971thefan.com/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/971thefan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/971thefan TikTok: https...

Aug 19, 202520 min
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