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Wake Up Warchant - Florida State football

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Warchant's Corey and Aslan provide a daily discussion of Florida State football and football recruiting, with some basketball and baseball thrown in. All things FSU football are fair game.
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Episodes

(8/19/25): Big leg weapon for FSU, Gus in P5 openers, OL depth thoughts

(3:00) FSU has a kicker who went 6/6 in live kicking including a long of 63(!) (7:00) Punt, kick returners names dropped (19:00) What if a player is emerging is more about the guy ahead of him being banged up? (26:00) Gus Malzahn success in Power 5 openers (34:00) How long will the result of the Alabama game linger? (45:00) This 28 team playoff thing is complete nonsense. Right? (47:00) Orgeron or Jimbo back in the game first? (51:00) Will folks around the country scoff at Fisher the way Aslan s...

Aug 19, 202557 minEp. 317

(8/18/19): Injuries mount for FSU and Bama, reason for bright future, Tommy in the pocket

(3:00) Alabama loses leading returning rusher (5:00) Squirrel White limited? (12:00) Doubtful signs on Kevin Wynn, could be a noticeable loss (16:00) More Desir Twins (18:00) Jacob Rizy and OL depth (23:00) Corey's reasons for optimism, reasons of concern (30:00) New Doak gets rave reviews (34:00) Is Corey more excited for November gauntlet or Bama opener? (44:00) May be some more credence than first thought about reports of Tommy's play early in camp Music: Hot Milk - Chase The Dragon vitaminen...

Aug 18, 202559 minEp. 316

(8/15/25): DBs in focus, what to make of Desir Twins, can a 3 loss FSU make CFP?

(3:00) Information on Shyheim Brown (10:00) Any concern Ja'bril Rawls might be dealing with injuries? (14:00) Jaden Jones speaks (22:00) Great get or ominous sign if freshman are being lauded on the DL? Trying to make sense of the Desir Twins. (30:00) Biggest statement opener in FSU history? (34:00) Can the WRs catch? (40:00) Could a 3 loss FSU make the playoff? (44:00) Which coach is the most different from his 2024 counterpart? Music: jxdn - Dead or Alive vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take ...

Aug 15, 202554 minEp. 315

(8/14/25): Where's the depth for FSU, who leads the upset charge, live show

(7:00) What segment gets the most credit if FSU beats Alabama (9:00) Tommy "inconsistent"? (12:00) Needed encouraging signs vs Alabama (18:00) More crucial game: UVA or NC State (24:00) What segment gets the most blame if FSU beats Alabama (25:00) How obnoxious are Bama fans? (30:00) Which coach is Alabama's biggest nightmare (39:00) Will homefield advantage return in Doak (41:00) Depth (51:00) Last thoughts on Conrad Hussey (53:00) OC reuniting with DeBoer (57:00) Rix, Xavier or Tommy Music: Su...

Aug 14, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 314

(8/13/25): FSU freshmen fast tracked, grading the defense, Bama looming

(3:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (14:00) We need answers on specialists and special teams (21:00) What's Alabama watching to prep for FSU? (35:00) Fans worried about the defense, we entertain the concern (40:00) Offense clicking or exploiting weak defense? (45:00) All eyes on the defensive line? (53:00) What is the FSU standard? (57:00) Will Bama pound the rock? (59:00) Have we reached a point of no excuses in recruiting Music: Hot Milk - Asphyxiate vitaminenergy.com | Shake it an...

Aug 13, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 313

(8/12/25): Tony White ain't playing, Gus has the FSU offense on track, Bama picks QB

(2:00) Tony White doesn't mince words in describing disappointing moments from defense (9:00) Concerned freshmen are being discussed as depth? (20:00) Why White's talk elicited so much praise online (25:00) Is it fair to think some of these players may be damaged from Orange Bowl and 2-10? (27:00) Celebrating the offense. Sounds like Gus has the pieces he needs (35:00) Alabama picks QB, FSU likely with the edge at the position (48:00) Who's Tommy's backup? (53:00) AP Poll thoughts Music: Huddy -...

Aug 12, 202558 minEp. 312

(8/11/25): FSU second scrimmage headlines, Kromah hype, either or

(3:00) Offense ahead of the defense and that's fine by us (5:00) More thoughts on the offense, Tommy Castellanos (8:00) Shamar Arnoux a thing? (10:00) Who's shining at RB? (12:00) Micahi Danzy chatter (14:00) Young players emerging (20:00) The J's on D. James Williams (25:00) Jaden Jones or Jayson Jenkins the bigger story this preseason? (37:00) Either or...figuring out which key pieces must perform at peak ability to boost FSU (44:00) 2012's missing piece? Music: Glass Animals - Wonderful Nothi...

Aug 11, 202553 minEp. 311

(8/8/25): The roster and coaching turnover is truly on another level, 2013 FSU lore grows

(2:00) Quick summary of Norvell's post practice comments (7:00) SEC Netflix shows throws the guys for a loop! (29:00) Some positional nuggets and good play from WRs, TEs (39:00) Deante McCray. Impressive. (44:00) Jayson Jenkins nearing return? (47:00) Jimbo. Stork. 2013 Music: Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code WAKEUP at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/WAKEUP #Bruntpod

Aug 08, 202555 minEp. 310

(8/7/25): FSU coordinators talk scrimmage, longest of long shots to make an impact?

(3:00) Takeaways from Gus Malzahn's assessment of first preseason scrimmage (13:00) Duce Robinson and the big play (20:00) There may be something going on with Jaden Jones (25:00) Is there a core of young players developing that can form a foundation? (32:00) Mixed signals on Jayson Jenkins? (39:00) Tony White keeps it real on where they're at, what he won't tolerate Music: Hot Mulligan - Island In The Sun vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code WAKEUP at https:/...

Aug 07, 202547 minEp. 309

(8/6/25): FSU scrimmage takeaways, unpredictability is fun, strengths and concerns

(4:00) Norvell empties the kitchen sink with assessments of first scrimmage -- mostly positive? (8:00) Ousmane Kromah makes an impression (17:00) Sounds like the calvary is coming for the defensive line? (24:00) Unpredictable season awaits; let go and enjoy! (32:00) A 2-2 start (42:00) No Brock Glenn chatter? (46:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (1:00:00) Revisiting 2017 (1:13:00) Rivals or SEC wins (1:20:00) Overall vibe (1:28:00) Best former FSU QB for Malzahn system Music: kenny h...

Aug 06, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 308

(8/5/25): FSU offensive line trending up? Lists galore and Jameis place in recruiting lore

(4:00) Upbeat Norvell hard to analyze (8:30) Corey preaching to the world about the coming of Tommy Castellanos (27:00) Kevin "Juju" Wynn part of the solution up front? (35:00) Coaches Poll drops, FSU gets votes. Miami facing a let down? (49:00) Feldman Freak's List features a lot of opponents and only one 'Nole (58:00) Jameis Winston vs. the world vs. the other 5 stars since 2000 Music: Heartwork - Don't You Know, They're Going to Kill Us? vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Get $10 Off a...

Aug 05, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 307

(8/4/25): No Longer Playing Norvell, football guys, better mindsets at FSU?

(2:00) On working on Sundays (8:00) Mike Norvell resumes critical tone from spring -- we applaud it (18:00) Earl Little and the weight of being thrust into a leadership role (25:00) Improved player accountability, more dudes that love the game? (31:00) On James Williams (36:00) Happy player, better mindsets on the roster vs. 2024? (46:00) Talking about 2023, 13-0 (54:00) Elijah Moore and the young WRs seem to be rising up Music: Raekwon - Bear Hill vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Get $...

Aug 04, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 306

(8/1/25): Juice being brought by key FSU pieces, ACC honors dry up, Alabama talk

(5:00) Jeremiah Wilson. Dude. (13:00) More good feedback on Tommy (25:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (36:00) Things you want to see vs Bama and things you don't want to see vs. Bama (44:00) ACC media sleeping on 'Noles? (48:00) FSU absolutely has a chance at knocking off Alabama (53:00) Will Doak still have teeth (58:00) More ACC data (1:01:00) Sources in a closed practice era (1:05:00) Does Norvell accept the gravity of 2-10? Music: Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out vitaminenergy.com |...

Aug 01, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 305

(7/31/25): FSU day 1 preseason observations, high on Tommy, leaders emerging

(3:00) Go check out the video from practice. Real football on video! (5:00) Saw some good stuff, hard not to feel optimistic...at least for a day (11:00) Gus and Tommy could be potent (24:00) Duce Robinson earnest and an injection of positivity into the program (29:00) More Jayvan Boggs hype (33:00) Mike Norvell, still feeling uneasy? (39:00) Should we have heard better reports on the DL in the spring? (41:00) Stop Ryan Williams, beat Bama...but who will stop Williams? Music: TV Glows - Have Mer...

Jul 31, 202547 minEp. 304

(7/30/25): Final bits of talking season for FSU as camp opens today

(2:30) Norvell guarded when sharing thoughts on differences in program in 2025? (10:00) Competing, savoring winning one takeaway from Norvell's presser (25:00) Corey's unwavering confidence in Gus Malzahn shall fuel us all (34:00) Production a premium in the portal but the defense doesn't have many proven commodities (51:00) An X-factor we haven't given proper discussion around (58:00) Hoops lands top tier big man Music: COIN - Talk Too Much vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Get $10 Off ...

Jul 30, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 303

(7/29/25): Earl, Darrell, Richie and some other ACC dudes

(2:30) Darrell Jackson on being in shape, leading and goals (11:00) Speed round! (12:20) Earl Little on being a rover, confidence (20:00) Speed round! (22:00) Richie Leonard on leaving football and coming back, offensive cohesion (30:00) Speed round! (32:00) UVA OL Noah Josey (39:15) Speed round! (41:00) Simione Pale from Stanford (50:30) Speed round! (51:15) Jahmeer Carter from UVA (57:00) Speed round! Music: Real Friends - Mess vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Get $10 Off at BRUNT wit...

Jul 29, 202559 minEp. 302

(7/28/25): Norvell's speech still echoing, laugh but ACC will be a grind, Castellanos interview

(3:00) Corey's thoughts after hearing feedback from fans regarding Mike Norvell's piercing speech at Kickoff (12:00) Good talent on roster but hard to argue against putting many on the preseason All-ACC ballot (22:00) The fan bases may be meek but the competition on the field will be tough in the ACC this year (32:00) With the top 40 done, who are the players that must rise up to push FSU back into the top tier? (41:00) Corey Clark and Tommy Castellanos talk ball Music: White Reaper - Blink vita...

Jul 28, 202552 minEp. 301

(7/24/25): One-on-one with FSU head coach Mike Norvell, ACC Kickoff key points

(3:00) Illuminating remark from Norvell about 2024 vs. 2025 -- sounds like things are on better footing from the jump (5:00) Norvell gets loud in front on nation -- is he done apologizing for 2025? (9:00) Buzz on a defensive turnaround? (18:00) Tommy owns comments on Alabama, reasserts desire to inspire and lead (26:00) Corey on Jimbo (29:00) The never ending headache that is pay for play "NIL" (30:00) Corey on Jim Phillips telling ACC coaches to show restraint (39:00) One on one with FSU head c...

Jul 24, 202551 minEp. 300

(4/23/25): FSU angst reignited as ACC Kickoff commences, Mario Cristobal interview

(3:00) ACC commissioner Jim Phillips talks, FSU fans seethe. But what this dude supposed to do? (6:00) Could FSU actually be happy in the ACC? (10:00) ACC makes unpopular concession to appease FSU (14:30) New ACC rule changes: injury reports and crowd storming fines (18:00) Jimbo soft launch begins (22:00) Ira's answer when other media ask him what's going on with FSU (33:30) Miami Hurricane head coach Mario Cristobal on ball and dislike of politics Music: Waltz - Neutral Snap vitaminenergy.com ...

Jul 23, 202543 minEp. 299

(7/21/22): Are we overlooking DeBoer? Tentative about the FSU transfers?

(6:00) Kalen DeBoer has a really good track record -- is that being factored in to the game forecasting? (12:00) Experienced, productive guys abound but you do wonder if the transfer haul can gel quick enough, right? (25:00) Looking back on the hot boards and where FSU is at with their coordinators (45:00) Recruiting still going strong for the 'Noles Music: Good Charlotte - Stepper vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code WAKEUP at https:/...

Jul 21, 202558 minEp. 298

(7/18/25): 4 quarter game vs. Bama? College sports econ, let's blow up OT

(3:00) Player with most untapped potential at FSU (7:00) Alabama game a four quarter brawl? If not, what's it mean? (17:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (26:00) TV contracts, will eligibility become unlimited? (34:00) Where are the guardrails (45:00) Off topic stuff (54:00) Adopt European soccer transfer fee model? Music: Punchline - I Don't Wanna To Live In This World Anymore vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code WAKEUP at ...

Jul 18, 20251 hrEp. 297

(7/17/25): Tide talks Tommy, based Scheffler, 'Noles shine in draft

(3:00) Alabama players asked about Castellanos quote during SEC Media Day (9:00) Scottie Scheffler has us reexamining life (34:00) Link Jarrett knows what he's doing per MLB franchises (47:00) The complicated legacy of Cam Leiter at FSU Music: Simple Plan - Nothing Changes vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code WAKEUP at https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code WAKEUP at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/WAKEUP #...

Jul 17, 202556 minEp. 296

(7/14/25): Time to be optimistic about FSU Football, stadium complaints, recruiting rebound

(3:00) Under 50 days, new stadium, rebooted staff, refreshed roster...why not feel optimistic? (Not saying title but...) (10:00) Picks 5-15 of the Top 40 show veteran production at sorely underwhelming spots from 2024 (22:00) Thoughts on who FSU is sending out to Charlotte for ACC Kickoff (30:00) Emotions continue to run high as Doak renovation nears completion (42:00) Jamie Arnold goes 11th overall (51:00) Condolences to those in the orbit of Ryan Reid (54:00) Women's golfers flexing in the LPG...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 295

(7/7/25): Is Florida for real, Miami made big moves but has big question marks

(3:30) Zach Abolverdi from Gators Online talks expectations in year four for Billy Napier, DJ Lagway progress, offensive weaponry and a summary of the Gator defense (26:20) Matt Shodell of Canesport touches on the offensive overhaul, portal pursuit and the lingering concerns for Miami heading into camp Music: Midnight Generation - Don't Wait Up vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it!

Jul 07, 202550 minEp. 294

(7/3/25): The power of Bowden, the weight at QB, predicting the FSU schedule

(3:00) Some words on Bobby Bowden (8:00) How would Bowden have fared in the NIL era (13:00) Is Mike Norvell creating anything like Bowden (21:00) The factors when trying to guess the wins and losses for 2025 (32:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (43:00) Clemson and continuity (49:00) Expectations from Tommy? (53:00) Heisman or bust when it comes to competing for a title? (56:00) NIL and transfers (1:11:00) The 4th Music: Bay Ledges - Little Current vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and tak...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 293

(7/2/25): Flicker of hope with revenue sharing starting, inside the FSU preseason top 20

(3:00) Revenue sharing started but the spending spree that lasted until the final hour was astonishing (20:00) Huge disparity between power programs and the others; will a loss to G5 be crippling? (25:00) Slicing up a $20.5M pie (38:00) Picks 16-20 (and 21 again, oops) from Corey and Aslan Music: The Living End - Strange Place vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it!

Jul 02, 202556 minEp. 291

(6/30/25): Top 40 continues, should FSU have pushed back on NIL story?

(3:00) Number 25 (7:00) Number 24 (12:00) Number 23 (17:00) 22 and 21 (32:00) Should FSU have pushed back on CBS Sports story on NIL contract practices? (46:00) Baseball staying busy in portal Music: Sleep Theory - Parasite vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it!

Jun 30, 202557 minEp. 289

(6/27/25): Budgeting a football roster at FSU, who will last the longest

(3:00) Ousmane Kromah thoughts (5:00) Will Tommy be a "point guard" or "shooting guard" (9:00) Who will last the longest at FSU? (14:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (26:00) How to budget $20.5M (38:00) Who's on a post-2005 era FSU Mt Rushmore (41:00) A world where Howser relocates to IM Fields Music: Motion City Soundtrack - She Is Afraid vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it!...

Jun 27, 202545 minEp. 288
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