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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

Snap Judgments: Ohio State ready for Minnesota challenge as Buckeyes return for homecoming

Ryan Day and a handful of Ohio State players met with the media Wednesday night with three days left before the Buckeyes homecoming game against Minnesota. Following the evening's conversation, Austin Ward—joined by Lettermen Row's Spencer Holbrook—break down what they heard and saw on the latest episode of Snap Judgments from The Austin & Birm Show.

Oct 02, 202516 min

The Beat: Ohio State riding dominant defense, looking to expand offense heading into B1G October

The Buckeyes answered a road test to open the Big Ten schedule, and now they’re returning to the Horseshoe to host Minnesota on Homecoming. Before Ohio State gets back on the practice field after beating Washington, coach Ryan Day will meet with the media for an update at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center — which means it’s time for questions from Adam King on Talking Tuesday with Austin Ward.

Sep 30, 202523 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State handles business at Washington, Buckeyes ready for homecoming

Ohio State had a lot of doubters before its first road game of 2025 but the Buckeyes seemed to answer most of those questions in their 24-6 win at Washington. Former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show—and Roosters Nicole Cox—for a fun, casual conversation about the game versus the Huskies and what's next for the Scarlet and Gray. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dir...

Sep 29, 202551 min

The Beat: Ohio State shows championship mettle, toughness in impressive road win at Washington

Ohio State got the kind of test it was expecting on Saturday in its Big Ten opener and road debut at Washington. But the Buckeyes passed it with an utterly dominant defensive performance, continued leadership at quarterback from Julian Sayin and toughness on both sides of the football. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren breaks it all down with Austin Ward to kick off the week as Ohio State now turns its attention to Minnesota.

Sep 29, 202525 min

Talking Stuff: Evaluating new 2026 offers as Ohio State staff hits road, 2027 receiver board talk

Ohio State coaches spent time on the road last week and offered a handful of new 2026 prospects that Buckeyes fans need to know, including Massillon (Ohio) Washington standout linebacker Ja'Dyn Williams, who is committed to Indiana. Jeremy Birmingham is joined by Mick Walker of Lettermen Row to talk about those new offers and other recruiting stuff on Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show.

Sep 25, 202554 min

The Beat: Pressing questions for Ohio State, Ryan Day as Buckeyes get ready for first road test

Ohio State hits the road for the first time in 2025 and just days before the game at Washington, Ryan Day will meet with the media to discuss his team's off week and its preparation for the unique challenge presented by the Washington Huskies. And with that game on deck, The Austin & Birm Show has questions about how the Buckeyes are getting ready for the road on the latest Talking Tuesday.

Sep 23, 202531 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State off week sheds light on Washington test as Buckeyes hit road

It's time for another fun, casual conversation at great food at Roosters Restaurants and The Live Show, powered by Tansky Powersports. Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter and quarterback Justin Zwick join The Austin & Birm Show to talk about the Buckeyes upcoming tilt at Washington and how Ryan Day is preparing his team for the first road test of the 2025 season. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt ...

Sep 22, 202546 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State coaches embracing versatility, seeking growth on Buckeyes off week

Ohio State has a week off but that doesn't mean the Buckeyes coaches are resting on their laurels inside of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following an off-week press conference, The Austin & Birm Show have some Snap Judgments after listening to Ryan Day, Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia break down the Buckeyes first three weeks of the season.

Sep 16, 202518 min

The Beat: Pressing Ohio State off-week questions for Ryan Day, Buckeyes coordinators

The Buckeyes don’t play on Saturday, but there is still plenty of work to be done for the nation’s top-ranked team during the week. Ohio State coach Ryan Day will also still provide updates alongside offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on Tuesday, which means there were also still questions on the minds of Adam King and Austin Ward. Ahead of the press conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, it’s time for another TalKing Tuesday on The Beat.

Sep 16, 202529 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Analyzing dominant but weird Ohio State win over Ohio ahead of off week

It's time for another fun, casual conversation on The Live Show at Roosters, driven by Tansky Powersports. Former Ohio State players Justin Zwick and Zach Boren—along with Roosters restaurants Nicole Cox—join The Austin & Birm Show to talk about the latest Buckeyes win, a dominant but strange 28-point victory over the Ohio University Bobcats. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bikes, golf carts, and more. W...

Sep 15, 202551 min

The Beat: Lessons learned, opportunities ahead as Ohio State wraps up nonconference slate with win

Ohio State cruised to another tuneup victory outside of the conference, but there were certainly areas where Ryan Day would have liked to see improvement in the win on Saturday night over Ohio in the Horseshoe. With Big Ten play looming after the first off week, former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren takes a closer look at where the emphasis will be from the coaching staff before heading west to Washington.

Sep 15, 202525 min

Talking Stuff: Ohio State offers Landry Brede, set for weekend's visitors with Ohio game looming

Ohio State offered a new 2026 in-state lineman and the offer may signal that the Buckeyes are at the end of their recent attempt to "re-evaluate everyone." On the latest episode of Talking Stuff from The Austin & Birm Show, Jeremy Birmingham and Lettermen Row's Mick Walker talk about that offer and the latest in Ohio State football recruiting news, notes and rumors

Sep 11, 202549 min
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