Aaron Torres Sports Podcast
743 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 463 ratingsThe personal podcast of radio personality and writer Aaron Torres, where he breaks down the biggest topics of the day in sports, with a heavy emphasis on college basketball and college football. He is also joined by some of the biggest names in sports and sports media as guests. There's a reason this is "The Podcast That is Sweeping America," after all.
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What do the NIL rules mean for the future of college sports?
October 31, 2019 14:45 - 47 minutesIt's a new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron discusses potential sweeping changes to college sports with the implementation of new Name, Image and Likeness rules. He then talks college football, and wraps by discussing a few news and notes from college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Heating Up + College Basketball is Almost Here!
October 28, 2019 14:30 - 59 minutesIt's Monday and it's time for an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! Aaron bounces back between football and basketball, recapping the weekend, while also looking ahead as the college hoops season nears. Here is a rundown of today's show: College Football: Aaron opens by discussing the weekend that was in college football. Oklahoma loses -- no, they're eliminated from the playoff, but yes, they have big problems. LSU wins and looks bad, while Alabama rolls. Also, Aaron goes in on Chad Morris...
Evan Daniels Joins the Show + Week 9 College Football
October 24, 2019 22:40 - 1 hourIt's a great episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron is joined by Evan Daniels to talk about all the big storylines in college basketball recruiting! He also discusses Week 9 college football and some college hoops news and notes leading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Picture Taking Shape + Hoops Odds and Ends
October 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourIt's an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron recaps a wild weekend across both the college football and basketball world. The college football picture is starting to take shape, while college hoops is near, and John Calipari is going after Coach K! Here is a rundown of today's show: College Football: Aaron recaps a fun weekend in college football. He discusses how Tua's injury alters Alabama -- could it be similar to when Zion WIlliamson got hurt and changed Duke's bas...
Devin Askew Decision Nears + CBS Sports' Gary Parrish
October 17, 2019 13:15 - 1 hourWe've got a great Aaron Torres Sports Podcast to get you into the weekend, as Aaron discusses all the comings and goings in college hoops and football, before welcoming CBS Sports' Gary Parrish to the show. Here is the entire rundown of today's show: College Basketball News and Notes: Aaron opens the show by discussing a few major developments across college basketball, specifically, the Devin Askew commitment watch. Askew is set to commit on Thursday night. Aaron explains why he thinks Askew...
Georgia is Upset, College Football goes Crazy + Cade Cunningham Update
October 14, 2019 14:45 - 55 minutesIt was a busy weekend on the gridiron, as Aaron dedicates almost all of Monday's Aaron Torres Pod to a WILD weekend in college football. Georgia choked and Aaron is gloating, LSU and Oklahoma show they might be "national title good" and poor Texas A&M isn't even close to Bama. Aaron wraps the show by discussing a development in the recruitment of five-star Cade Cunningham, the No. 2 ranked player in high school basketball. Here is a rundown of today's show: Georgia Chokes and College Football...
ACC Basketball Media Day + Monster CFB Weekend Preview + College Hoops Mailbag
October 10, 2019 13:30 - 1 hourIt's Thursday and you know what that means: A new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast is LIVE! Aaron is joined by Nick Coffey to preview a big weekend in college football, and then Aaron wraps the show by talking about his preseason college hoops Top 25 and more. Here's a rundown of today's show: ACC Basketball Media Day Madness: Nick Coffey joins Aaron after attending ACC Basketball Media Day. He shares his experience from the event, including his awkward run in with Tony Bennett, and they discuss...
Kansas, Snoop Dogg, Strippers and Eric Musselman
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourWhat an episode do we have for you on the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron talks college football, Kansas/Snoop Dogg stripper fiasoc, and he is joined by his old friend, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Here is a rundown of today's show: Week 6 College Football: Aaron recaps the week across the college sports world. He explains why it's good that there have been no big upsets in college football, and why we should feel worse about Michigan and Florida. Late Night at the Phog: Aaron turns hi...
Fair Pay to Play + Kirk Herbstreit + College Hoops Mailbag
October 03, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourIt's a WILD episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses California's new Fair Pay to Play law, the unintended consequences that could come and how it started a Twitter beef with Richard Sherman. Then, iconic college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to talk the college football season. Aaron wraps up the show with a college hoops mailbag! Here is a rundown: What the California Bill Means for the Future of College Athletics: Aaron takes a deep dive on the new Cali...
Who's No. 1 in College Football? + The NCAA Hammers Georgia Tech
September 30, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutesIt's Monday and you already know what that means, a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. With Clemson struggling on Saturday, Aaron asks: Who's No. 1 in college football? He also discusses major sanctions coming down for Georgia Tech and what it means for the rest of college hoops. Here is a rundown of today's show: Who's No. 1 in college football?Aaron breaks down a huge Saturday in college football. Clemson is ranked No. 1 but struggled, and Aaron wonders if they can make it through the...
Bill Self is in Big Trouble + Bob Stoops Joins the Show
September 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourYou picked the right episode to listen to the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron breaks down all the rules Kansas broke and explains just how much trouble they're in. He's also joined by legendary Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Highlights: Kansas and Bill Self are in Big Trouble:On Monday, the NCAA sent Kansas it's Notice of Allegations and Aaron thinks they are in big trouble. He explains why Bill Self was caught red-handed and that he really has no good way to defend himself. If the NC...
Kansas Basketball's NCAA Violations + Week 4 College Football
September 23, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutesIt's a very special episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron traveled all the way to Las Vegas to bring you this live show to talk all things college football, plus the pending NCAA basketball sanctions for Kansas basketball. Here is a full rundown of today's show: A Wild Weekend in College Football: Aaron tells you why, if you went to bed before 2 a.m. ET on Saturday night/Sunday morning you already missed the game of the year in college football, and also, why Saturday proved Mi...
Aaron Torres Sports Podcast Ep. 182: Rick Pitino Settlement + Week 4 CFB + Former Pro Bowl WR Braylon Edwards
September 19, 2019 13:30 - 1 hourIt's an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, and boy was it a doozy. Aaron welcomes Nick Coffey back onto the show to talk about the latest developments at Louisville before Torres takes a look at Week 4 of college football. He wraps with a wild interview with former Michigan Wolverine and New York Jet, Braylon Edwards, where Edwards holds nothing back! Here is a recap of the day's show: College Hoops in the News: Aaron opens the show by welcoming in Nick Coffey to talk about all the big comi...
Week 3 College Football + Terrence Clarke Reaction
September 16, 2019 15:30 - 52 minutesIt's a busy day on the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron not only reacts to Week 3 of college football, but also shares his thoughts on high school superstar Terrence Clarke committing to Kentucky. What does it mean for the Wildcats and college basketball as a whole? Here is a rundown of today's show: Week 3 College Football Recap: Aaron gives the full rundown from this weekend in college football. He says that the top of the sport is starting to separate themselves -- are Ohio State, Geo...
Week 3 Picks, The Worst Second-Year Coach + Barstool's Brandon Walker
September 12, 2019 14:00 - 1 hourCollege football is in full-swing. Get ready for Week 3 with a new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron talks about all this weekend's big games, a shake-up at USC and asks the question: Who is the worst second-year head coach in college football, Jeremy Pruitt, Willie Taggart, Chip Kelly or other? Before the show ends he is joined by Barstool's Brandon Walker to talk more college football. Here is a complete rundown of the day's show: A full look-ahead to Week 3 in college footb...
Week Two College Football Recap
September 09, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutesAnother weekend of college football is in the books and Aaron Torres is here to recap it all. He talks all the big games, including Texas-LSU and A&M-Clemson, and discusses why Michigan is screwed, why Tennessee is worse than anyone could ever imagine and what does Kentucky do post-Terry Wilson? Here is a rundown of today's show. LSU wins and is a national title contender: In the big game of the weekend LSU went to Texas and not only left with a win -- but Aaron believes, a shot at the nation...
Week Two of College Football with Sirius XM's Jacob Hester
September 05, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourWe're heading into another weekend of college football, so get set for Saturday by downloading the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! Aaron talks about all the big games and is joined by Jacob Hester, the former LSU Tiger running back and current host on the Sirius XM SEC Channel A full rundown of today's show: Week 2 of the College Football Season: Aaron explains why he doesn't necessarily believe that Texas is "back" like much of the media, but that the Longhorns will still keep things close agai...
Tennessee's Disastrous Loss Highlights Week One of College Football
September 03, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutesCollege football is back and so is the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! Aaron has a recap of the entire Week 1 of college football, including Tennessee's disastrous loss to Georgia State. Highlights: Thoughts on Oregon-Auburn: It was the game of the weekend, and Aaron has a lot of thoughts on Oregon's meltdown against Auburn. Aaron explains why you shouldn't blame Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal for the loss, and why the Ducks have to be sick after completely controlling that game. Also, in a w...
Week 1 CFB Preview + Hall of Fame Coach Frank Beamer
August 26, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutesWeek 0 is officially in the books. Start Week 1 of the college football season with the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses the big Week 1 games and gives his playoff picks, and later, former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer joins the show. Here is a preview of this week's episode: Week 1 College Football Preview: Now that Week 0 is complete, Aaron prepares for all the big Week 1 games. He explains why he expects Oregon-Auburn to be low-scoring, and a surprising matchup that Aaron be...
More Michael Avenatti+ Football Season is Here!
August 19, 2019 14:30 - 58 minutesIt's an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron is joined by his buddy Nick Coffey to break down a number of different topics heading into "Week 0" of the college football season. The guys talk all sorts of things, including: More on Michael Avenatti + News at Louisville?After touching on the Michael Avenatti news last week, the guys rehash and explain why it's all much to do about nothing. They explain why the allegations aren't nearly as scandlous as some make it out to...
N'Faly Dante Reaction + Fox Sports' Tim Brando
August 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hourWe often describe the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast as "jam-packed." That's an understatement this week. Aaron discusses N'Faly Dante's decision, Michael Avenatti's latest claims and is joined by Fox Sports' Tim Brando to preview the upcoming college football season. Highlights: Thoughts on Michael Avenetti: Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest story surrounding Michael Avenetti and Nike's alleged role in paying high school basketball players. Aaron explains why this story isn't as big...
Chris Mack Reaction + Kelly Bryant
August 12, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutesIt's Monday, and you know what that means: It's time for an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron is joined by his old buddy Nick Coffey to recap a busy few days across sports. The guys touch on Aaron's interview with Chris Mack and discuss the surprising controversy that developed around Kelly Bryant last week. Highlights: Reaction Aaron's interview with Chris Mack: Nick discusses the local reaction and how some in the media were mad that Mack agreed to the interview. Also, the guys dis...
Louisville head coach Chris Mack
August 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourIt's a HUGE episode of the Aaron Torres Sports, as Aaron is joined by Louisville head basketball coach Chris Mack! The two discuss his 2019-2020 Cardinals squad, his respect for John Calipari and a number of other big topics heading into the season. But first, Aaron hits on a number of different topics across college basketball. The "Rich Paul Rule" Plus Other College Basketball Topics: Torres leads things off with the NCAA's new rules on agents, which some are calling the "Rich Paul Rule" in...
College Football Thoughts + Cam'Ron Fletcher
August 05, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutesIt's a new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron is back with plenty to talk about. He shares his early thoughts of Week 1 in college football, before transitioning to a few different basketball stories that caught his attention. Here is the rundown for today's show: College Football Week 1 Thoughts: With college football now just three weeks away, Aaron discusses some games that he finds interesting heading into the season. Oregon-Auburn is the headliner of Week 1, and a gam...
Ep. 170: Summer Hodgepodge and 'Last Chance U' Review
August 01, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutesWe've officially hit the summer doldrums but the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast must go on, as Aaron is joined by his old buddy Nick Coffey to discuss a bunch of random mid-summer topics. The guys go all over the place, discussing: A Couple Random College Football Thoughts: As the summer drags along painfully, the guys discuss how there is seemingly less college football hype this year than in previous summers. Does it have anything to do with the fact that virtually everyone believes Alabama an...
Ep. 169: Zion's Shoe Deal + BJ Boston Commits to Kentucky
July 29, 2019 09:30 - 56 minutesIt was a busy weekend in basketball and Aaron Torres is here to recap it all, as he talks shoes deals for Zion Williamson and RJ Hampton, college basketball betting odds and a big recruiting weekend for Kentucky. Here is a recap of today's show: Zion Williamson and RJ Hampton get shoe deals: Zion Williamson signed a record-setting shoe deal late last week, and Aaron believes that much of the credit has to go to the exposure he received at Duke. Aaron explains the value that college basketball...
Ep. 168: Tyler Herro
July 25, 2019 10:30 - 56 minutesIt's an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron is joined by a very special guest: Former Kentucky Wildcat and first round pick of the Miami Heat Tyler Herro. The guys talk about Herro's time in Lexington, his breakout summer league performance and so much more. Today's episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast is brought to you by BlueChew. To try a free sample of Blue Chew, head to BlueChew.com and use the promo code "Torres" at checkout. Before Herro, Aaron is solo...
Ep. 167: 'Last Chance U' Coach Jason Brown
July 22, 2019 09:30 - 59 minutesJust days after the debut of the latest season of "Last Chance U", former Independence Community College head coach Jason Brown joins the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast to discuss what went wrong at Indy last year, and what's next for him (don't worry, there are no show spoilers). Before Coach Brown though, a couple topics from the weekend: Recap of last week's media days: Aaron talks about the biggest stories from last week's media days. He explains why he was disappointed to hear Jim Harbaugh ...
Ep. 166: SEC Media Days + Mark Krebs on TBT
July 18, 2019 16:00 - 1 hourIt's an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron welcomes two guests to today's show. First he talks SEC media days with his buddy Ryan Fowler, a radio host in Tuscaloosa. Then he welcomes on former Kentucky Wildcat Mark Krebs, who talks about his time playing with John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, as well as the TBT, which comes to Lexington this weekend. qpf4t55z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 165: Jack Pilgrim Recaps Peach Jam + College Football Over/Unders
July 15, 2019 00:25 - 1 hourToday's episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast is brought to you by BlueChew. To try a free sample of Blue Chew, head to BlueChew.com and use the promo code "Torres" at checkout. We have officially reached the point where college basketball and college football overlap on the calendar and Aaron Torres has you all covered. He talks about the Emoni Bates hype at Peach Jam, before he gives you his favorite college football over/under win total bets. Then he welcomes in KSR's Jack Pilgrim f...
Ep. 164: NC State Sanctions + Tyler Herro Balls Out in Summer League
July 11, 2019 14:00 - 50 minutesIt’s an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron brings you into the weekend talking a number of different basketball topics, and even a little bit of football. Here is a rundown of today’s show: N.C. State gets hit by the NCAA: The first school involved in college basketball’s FBI trial got hit with a Notice of Allegations – NC State. Aaron explains why NC State will be such an important case to determine how much the NCAA will punish schools in the FBI probe, and he also...
Ep. 163: Kawhi Kraziness + Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig
July 09, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourAfter a week away, Aaron has a lot to talk about. The newlywed is back and ready to talk all things sports. He jumps from the NBA to college football and college basketball before answering your questions and welcoming former MLB commissioner Bud Selig to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 162: NBA Free Agent Frenzy + XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck
July 01, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutesWe’ve got a little bit of a different Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. After recapping the weekend that was, Aaron is joined by a very special guest: New XFL commissioner Oliver Luck. Highlights: NBA Free Agency: Aaron talks about the crazy first day of NBA free agency. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are heading to the Nets — but Aaron thinks it says more about the Knicks. Is this the lowest moment for franchise ever, in the history of pro sports? Aaron thinks it just might be. Also, can KD and Ky...
Ep. 161: Blackshear Picks Florida + N.C. State Coach Kevin Keatts
June 27, 2019 15:29 - 1 hourIt’s an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Kerry Blackshear’s decision headlines the show, he answers YOUR questions and he is joined by a big-time guest: N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts! Here is a rundown of today’s show: Kerry Blackshear picks Florida: After a never-ending wait, Kerry Blackshear finally made his … Continue reading "Ep. 161: Blackshear Picks Florida + N.C. State Coach Kevin Keatts" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aaron Torres Sports Podcast Ep.160: UConn is Back in the Big East + More NBA Draft Thoughts
June 24, 2019 15:08 - 1 hourIt’s Monday and you know what that means, it’s time for an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron is flying high with the news that UConn is headed back to the Big East and wonders when Kerry Blackshear will pick a school. Later, Nick Coffey joins to talk more NBA Draft. … Continue reading "Aaron Torres Sports Podcast Ep.160: UConn is Back in the Big East + More NBA Draft Thoughts" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 159: A Full NBA Draft Recap
June 21, 2019 11:47 - 51 minutesIt’s Friday, and the NBA Draft is officially over. What better way to re-live it all, than with an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast? Aaron takes you through the highs and lows, and peaks and valleys of the draft, discussing a number of topics, including… The NBA Draft shows the value … Continue reading "Ep. 159: A Full NBA Draft Recap" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 158: Anthony Davis, Kerry Blackshear + an NBA Draft Preview
June 17, 2019 22:12 - 58 minutesIt was a wild weekend across hoops, and Aaron has you covered on an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. The show hits on hoops at all levels, ranging from the impact of the Anthony Davis trade, a preview of the 2019 NBA Draft and a look at a couple of big … Continue reading "Ep. 158: Anthony Davis, Kerry Blackshear + an NBA Draft Preview" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 157: Seth Greenberg joins the show!
June 13, 2019 14:06 - 57 minutesIt’s Thursday and it’s time for an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, with a very special guest: ESPN’s Seth Greenberg joins the show! First though, Aaron is joined by his good friend Nick Coffey, as they whip around the world of sports. Here is a rundown of today’s show: Thoughts on … Continue reading "Ep. 157: Seth Greenberg joins the show!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 156: Sneaker Mogul Sonny Vaccaro + Kerry Blackshear Update
June 10, 2019 14:17 - 1 hourWe’re starting the week with a very special episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron is joined by one of the iconic names in all of grassroots basketball, Sonny Vaccaro. Vaccaro talks about all the issues plaguing college hoops, including assistant coaches going to jail, and his thoughts on RJ Hampton, in a wildly … Continue reading "Ep. 156: Sneaker Mogul Sonny Vaccaro + Kerry Blackshear Update" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 155: Kerry Blackshear Update + Arizona Assistant Gets Prison Time
June 06, 2019 19:15 - 1 hourThere’s better way to get the weekend started than by downloading an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron riffs on the biggest topics across college hoops. He hits on a number of topics, starting with: The Latest on Kerry Blackshear: Kerry Blackshear is the last big puzzle piece for the 2019-2020 college basketball season, … Continue reading "Ep. 155: Kerry Blackshear Update + Arizona Assistant Gets Prison Time" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 154: Are UK and UofL really both Top 5 teams next season?
June 03, 2019 15:26 - 1 hourAfter a busy Monday hosting Kentucky Sports Radio, Aaron Torres is back to his regular stomping grounds of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, to discuss a wild couple days in college hoops with his good buddy Nick Coffey. With the NBA Draft deadline behind us, it’s time to take a deep dive, including: Are Kentucky … Continue reading "Ep. 154: Are UK and UofL really both Top 5 teams next season?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 153: Aaron’s Beef with Australia + NBA Draft Deadline + Early Top 25
May 30, 2019 17:34 - 1 hourIt’s been one wild week for the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Early in the week, Aaron started an international controversy, all while the NBA Draft deadline came and went. Aaron talks about his beef with Australia, the winners and losers from the NBA draft deadline and he answers your questions! Here is a rundown for … Continue reading "Ep. 153: Aaron’s Beef with Australia + NBA Draft Deadline + Early Top 25" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 152: R.J. Hampton to New Zealand + NBA Draft Decisions
May 28, 2019 18:57 - 50 minutesBig news on this Tuesday afternoon, as Aaron survived his bachelor party and is back with an all new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. He discusses all the major developments from across basketball, including RJ Hampton to New Zealand, Kansas getting a key piece back, and even some NBA Finals thoughts. Here’s a … Continue reading "Ep. 152: R.J. Hampton to New Zealand + NBA Draft Decisions" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices