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The Auburn ObserverEpisode 482: Uncharted Waters (feat. Alex Kirshner)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comAlex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo joins Justin and Dan for his annual offseason episode. The guys pick Alex’s brain about the soon-to-be-implemented revenue-sharing model in college athletics and how close it is to coming together. They talk about the changes coming to NIL, the power the NCAA is trying to claw back and the possib…2025-05-0203 min
Split Zone Duo: College Football PodcastOffseason Vibe Checks 2025: The Sun BeltSplit Zone Duo’s “Offseason Vibe Check” series rolls on with the Sun Belt. It's not a 2024 recap, and it's not a 2025 preview. It's a check-in with every team in every FBS conference about what's been happening since Thanksgiving. How was the postseason? How was the coach carousel? How was signing day? How was the transfer portal window? And is anything else going on around your program? In this week’s Sun Belt episode, Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson discuss: * Louisiana’s sour ending after being the most low-key playoff contender until the final days of the season 2025-02-2539 min
Split Zone Duo: College Football PodcastAn NIL Agent Explains How The Sausage Gets MadeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAlex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Split Zone Duo subscribers have some questions for an NIL agent about how the business of paying college football players actually works. Justin J. Giangrande is the CEO and founder of NETWORK, a sports marketing agency that handles both collective negotiations and sponsorship agreements for players like. We wanted to know: * How does someone even become an NIL agent? * How sophisticated are collectives and college football front offices in their handling of...2025-02-1220 min
Split Zone Duo: College Football PodcastThe Gump Report: Angst and Opportunity in AlabamaThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com2024 was a weird (read: bad) year for a lot of college football teams in the state Alabama. Justin Ferguson, publisher of the Auburn Observer and all-purpose ball-knower in the state, joins Alex and Richard to discuss:* How everyone’s feeling after the two Iron Bowl teams went a combined 7-9 in the SEC, tied for their worst joint record of the century* Why this will be an offseason of hope for Auburn, and why Hugh Freeze will ha...2025-02-0615 min
Hang Up and ListenLuka’s A LakerHosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh look at the trade heard round the world that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The panel also discusses the sexual misconduct allegations against Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker, as well as the sports betting scandal in the NBA that now involves Terry Rozier. In the Afterball, Lindsay breaks down the NFL Pro Bowl games played this past weekend.On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts dive into the Utah Hockey Club’s top-secret renaming saga.Lu...2025-02-041h 19
Slate Daily FeedHang Up | Luka’s A LakerHosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh look at the trade heard round the world that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The panel also discusses the sexual misconduct allegations against Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker, as well as the sports betting scandal in the NBA that now involves Terry Rozier. In the Afterball, Lindsay breaks down the NFL Pro Bowl games played this past weekend.On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts dive into the Utah Hockey Club’s top-secret renaming saga.Lu...2025-02-041h 19
Slate CultureHang Up | Luka’s A LakerHosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh look at the trade heard round the world that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The panel also discusses the sexual misconduct allegations against Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker, as well as the sports betting scandal in the NBA that now involves Terry Rozier. In the Afterball, Lindsay breaks down the NFL Pro Bowl games played this past weekend.On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts dive into the Utah Hockey Club’s top-secret renaming saga.Lu...2025-02-041h 19
Slate NewsHang Up | Luka’s A LakerHosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh look at the trade heard round the world that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The panel also discusses the sexual misconduct allegations against Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker, as well as the sports betting scandal in the NBA that now involves Terry Rozier. In the Afterball, Lindsay breaks down the NFL Pro Bowl games played this past weekend.On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts dive into the Utah Hockey Club’s top-secret renaming saga.Lu...2025-02-041h 19
The Auburn ObserverUNLOCKED — Episode 391: Timelines (feat. Alex Kirshner)Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo makes his usual summer return to the podcast. He chats with Justin about a wide range of college football topics, starting with the hot seat chatter in the SEC and how timing is everything when it comes to rebuilds.Alex gives his honest take on the Tigers’ 2024 roster, including what he feels about the decision to roll with Payton Thorne at quarterback for one more season. The guys also talk about Ole Miss and Missouri’s chances of really making an impact in the league this fall, what could be coming up i...2024-07-0259 min
The Auburn ObserverEpisode 290: Don’t Be Scared to Compete (feat. Alex Kirshner)Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion of all things Auburn, SEC and college football.The guys open the show talking about the transfer portal overhaul and how programs might rely on it even more moving forward. Then they look at the SEC scheduling debate and how expansion will affect the league.Alex shares his insights on Cal and several of Auburn’s 2023 opponents before pitching his biggest storylines to watch this fall. Painter fails to name a movie.If you’re receiving this free...2023-06-201h 19Hang Up and ListenFight in the Handshake LineJoel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Justin Peters for an Olympics wrap-up. They also discuss the Wisconsin-Michigan handshake line scuffle. Finally, Slate’s Alex Kirshner joins to talk about Saudi Arabia’s efforts to start a new golf tour. Olympics (3:01): Were there any bright spots during these dark Winter Games? Handshake fight (24:18): Why did things escalate? Should Juwan Howard have been suspended? Saudi golf (47:00): How a plan to disrupt pro golf fell apart. Afterball (1:08:23): Josh revisits his thoughts on Ben...2022-02-231h 22
The Auburn ObserverUNLOCKED - Episode 70: How Auburn Explains College Sports (feat. Alex Kirshner)Bruce Pearl and Bryan Harsin (Todd Van Emst/Auburn Athletics)Justin and Painter talk to Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo. They discuss how knowing Auburn is essential to knowing college sports, why Bruce Pearl is the perfect college basketball coach and what’s realistic for the Tigers in the Bryan Harsin era.This premium episode of the podcast from last week has been unlocked for all listeners.To get access to all stories and premium pods, click the button below.Follow Justin (@JFergusonAU) and Painter (@paintsharpless) on Twitter. This is...2021-05-0500 min
Land-Grant Podcast Network: An Ohio State University podcastAlex Kirshner on OSU Chances in the Playoffs, Justin Fields, Harbaugh's Time at TTUN (11/24/20)On Land-Grant Holy Land In Conversation, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love.On today’s episode, we are in conversation with the The Split Zone Du Podcast host and a member of the Moon Crew, Alex Kirshner. Following an emotional Ohio State victory over Indiana on Saturday, he helps put the frustrating victory into perspective, while also discussing OSU’s playoff chances, the advantages they have over teams like Alabama and...2020-11-2433 min
Locked On Ole Miss - Daily podcast on Ole Miss Rebels Football, Basketball & BaseballTell 'em to bring me my money (name, image and likeness)Today on LOOM, Painter sounds off about the NCAA's proposal to allow college athletes to sign endorsement contracts and receive payment for other work. Plus, Alex Kirshner and Justin Ferguson join to discuss who this benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-3019 min