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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: Evaluating mindset, approach for Ryan Day with Ohio State on eve of Cotton Bowl clash

Ohio State is one day away from finally getting back on the field with hardware on the line, and Ryan Day will have a different role helping lead the offense than he has in a while. How the Buckeyes coach is managing his time and effort will be among the biggest keys in the Cotton Bowl matchup against Miami with a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals on the line. Television’s Adam King helps set the table for Day’s press conference on a Talking Tuesday on The Beat with Austin Ward. Ke...

Dec 30, 202521 min

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on Ryan Day coaching hires, running back rotations and more

It's Monday on The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show and it's a rare Mailbag Monday as Ohio State and Miami have made their way to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl and the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud sponsor of Ohio State ...

Dec 29, 202542 min

The Beat: Ohio State gifts that Buckeyes fans should be thankful for as Scarlet and Gray title chase

The Beat is back for an after-Christmas show dedicated to some of the things that Ohio State fans should be grateful they received this year. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud sponsor of Ohio State athletics.

Dec 26, 202526 min

The Beat: Ohio State offensive changes will need to provide answers for Buckeyes to win title again

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is going back to his roots as a playcaller and The Austin & Birm Show is buying that change as a positive one for the Buckeyes heading into their New Year's Eve matchup with Miami. On the latest episode of The Beat, the guys are taking a look at a few different changes coming for the Scarlet and Gray and what impact those changes could have against the Hurricanes. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heati...

Dec 24, 202523 min

The Beat: Ohio State adjusting responsibilities, ramping up intensity for Cotton Bowl against Miami

Ohio State coach Ryan Day is back as the offensive play-caller again, and that puts a different spin on an interesting month of preparations for the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes chatted with the media on Monday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and that headlined the major developments as the College Football Playoff focus narrows on Miami. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all ...

Dec 23, 202523 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State, Miami conversation as Buckeyes, 'Canes renew heated rivalry

Ohio State has its opponent for the Cotton Bowl and The Austin & Birm Show are back at Roosters for another fun, casual conversation about the latest in Buckeyes football. This week, Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick join the show to talk about what they took away from the Miami win at Texas A&M and how the Hurricanes matchup for Ohio State in Dallas. 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,...

Dec 22, 202545 min

The Beat: Breaking down Ohio State matchup as Miami punches Cotton Bowl ticket

Ohio State already knew where it would be on New Year’s Eve in the College Football Playoff, but now it has an opponent to prepare for after Miami upset Texas A&M. Ahead of a busy Monday of media coverage and practice in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren joined The Beat for a chat to break down the Hurricanes, the key matchups and the motivational storylines for the program.

Dec 22, 202522 min

The Beat: Ohio State play calling concerns, Matt Patricia's future with Buckeyes and much, much more

It's another Freaky Friday mailbag edition of The Beat on The Austin & Birm Show as we break into your questions about all things Ohio State football. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud sponsor of Ohio State athletics.

Dec 19, 202544 min

Talking Stuff: Ohio State target Reinaldo Perez, signees Favour Akih, Kaden Gebhardt talk recruiting

Welcome to a special edition of Talking Stuff as The Austin & Birm Show went around the city of Columbus to talk recruiting with highly-sought after 2027 defensive lineman Reinaldo Perez and 2026 signees Favour Akih and Kaden Gebhardt. The trio sat down with Jeremy Birmingham to discuss the latest in their recruitments and, in the case of Akih and Gebhardt, how they're preparing for life at Ohio State.

Dec 18, 20251 hr 3 min

The Beat: Ohio State thoughts we got wrong, some we got right, most underrated Buckeye contributors

Welcome to another Three(ish) Thoughts Thursday on The Beat with The Austin & Birm Show. As Ohio State continues to wait for its college football playoff opponent, the guys are taking a look back at the year that was an trying to assess what they got right, what they got wrong and more. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks ...

Dec 18, 202534 min

The Beat: Ohio State veterans have key NFL decisions with reasons to stay and reasons to go

Ohio State has a number of key contributors on offense and defense who will be tasked with making NFL draft decisions in the near future. What will the biggest factors be in their choices? The Austin & Birm Show has a buy/sell stock watch version of the show on a Stock Watch Wednesday. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks a...

Dec 17, 202528 min

The Beat: How Ohio State can find added motivation for playoff, evaluating Cotton Bowl matchups

The Buckeyes have another week of workouts ahead of them before even finding out who they are facing in the Cotton Bowl, and that presents an interesting question for how Ryan Day will manage practice and scouting before Texas A&M plays Miami. With Ohio State also having some players surprisingly come up short in awards voting, there might be a little extra fuel on the fire in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. That topic and many more were on the mind of Television’s Adam King as he chatted w...

Dec 16, 202526 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Michigan turmoil, Ohio State begins bounceback prep for Cotton Bowl

Ohio State is back to work preparing for the 2025 Cotton Bowl while things are decidedly less ... good ... in Ann Arbor. Welcome back to The Live Show at Roosters for a fun, casual conversation with The Austin & Birm Show. The guys are joined by former Buckeyes Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick to talk about the latest news in the world of Ohio State football. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bikes, golf c...

Dec 15, 202551 min

The Beat: What Ohio State will find in self-scout process as Buckeyes prep for playoff

Ohio State is already one week into its preparations for the College Football Playoff, but it still doesn’t know who it will be facing in the Cotton Bowl. That has meant extra time for the Buckeyes to actually scout themselves and find ways to improve ahead of the matchup with either Texas A&M or Miami at the end of the month. Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren breaks down the areas of concern for the program as it gets back on the practice field. Keep your home winter ready with The Water...

Dec 15, 202524 min

The Beat: Ohio State mailbag on shifting perspectives, the Michigan mess, Buckeyes Heisman odds

The Beat from The Austin & Birm Show is back with another Freaky Friday mailbag edition of the show as Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham break into the email to read—and try to answer—viewer questions about a myriad of Scarlet and Gray-related topics. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Water...

Dec 12, 202543 min

The Beat: Ohio State head coach Ryan Day breaks down Buckeyes recruiting philosophies, 2026 signing class

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day joins Jeremy Birmingham of The Austin & Birm Show to talk about the recently signed Buckeyes 2026 recruiting class and the overall philosophies that shaped his program's approach this cycle. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud sponsor of Oh...

Dec 11, 202532 min

Snap Judgments: How Julian Sayin is balancing Heisman trip, bounce-back prep for Ohio State in CFP

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin earned a trip to New York City as a Heisman Trophy finalist, capping a wild swing of emotions after the setback in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday. Ahead of the ceremony and with the Buckeyes just starting to ramp back up on the practice field, Sayin joined Austin Ward for a chat about his development, the balancing act of his time in the Big Apple and his mindset heading into the Cotton Bowl.

Dec 10, 20259 min

The Beat: Ohio State forced to sort out vital issues as Buckeyes work to prepare for playoff run

Saturday night's loss to Indiana shed some light on a handful of recurring issues for Ohio State but how willing are the Buckeyes to fix them? That's the center of this week's "Buy or Sell" conversation from The Austin & Birm Show. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get priority heating service, members only savings and continuous comfort all year long. Call today to schedule. The Waterworks and Hetter – 614-232-2222. The Waterworks is a proud spo...

Dec 10, 202538 min

The Beat: Pressing questions for Ohio State as Ryan Day turns page, plans for Cotton Bowl

The Buckeyes are expecting a quieter week as they recharge and refocus for the College Football Playoff after losing the Big Ten title game. But even without a weekly press conference for Ohio State coach Ryan Day, there are still plenty of questions on the mind of Television’s Adam King. So, The Beat continued on with a Talking Tuesday as King chatted with Austin Ward about everything swirling for Ohio State. Keep your home winter ready with The Waterworks and Hetter Energy Savings Plan. Get pr...

Dec 09, 202529 min

The Live Show at Roosters: Ohio State performance confounds, Buckeyes path to a bounce back in CFP

It's a rare Monday for The Live Show at Roosters: The Austin & Birm Show are having a fun, casual conversation breaking down a Buckeyes loss with former Ohio State players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick. The guys are joined by Roosters Nicole Cox as the gang tries to make sense of what was a very confusing gameplan and performance by the previously unbeaten Buckeyes. Ready for your next adventure? Don't forget to head to https://www.tanskypowersports.com, a one-stop shop for ATVs, Dirt bik...

Dec 08, 202546 min

The Beat: Ohio State gets painful, pre-playoff wake-up call in Big Ten title loss

Ohio State is once again heading into the College Football Playoff on the heels of a deflating, disappointing loss after coming up short on Saturday night in the Big Ten title game against Indiana. The Buckeyes still have national-title aspirations and the talent to reach them, but they have to learn from their mistakes heading into the Cotton Bowl. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren takes a look at what those lessons are as Ryan Day tries to get his team refocused for New Year’s Eve.

Dec 08, 202530 min

Snap Judgments: Ohio State offense disappears as Buckeyes stumble in Big Ten title game vs Indiana

Ohio State played its worst game of the season and looked a lot like the team that lost to Michigan a year ago with an offense that seemed listless and a defense that failed to get key stops against Indiana in the 2025 Big Ten title game. Following the 13-10 loss, The Austin & Birm Show shared first thoughts on the contest and what happens from here from the formerly unbeaten Buckeyes.

Dec 07, 202518 min
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