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4th and 5: Of Cajuns and OnlyFans

September 01, 2021 06:17 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

4th and 5 is joined by a new co-hosting duo of Jacob Detamore and Jason Chilton as they discuss at Hudson Card being named the starter, break down the biggest questions facing Texas this season, and preview the Ragin' Cajuns making their way to Austin. How can Texas start the Sark era off with a win?

The Fire Steve Sarkisian Podcast: 2021 Preview

August 12, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 47.6 MB

Josh and Noah convene as fall camp is finally upon us, discussing expectations for a handful of the position battles on the roster as well as the road ahead in what may be Texas' final season in the Big 12. They also call their shots with some Kool-aid-infused hot takes and national player award predictions.

4th and 5: The History Texas Realignments and How It Plays Into Current Narratives

August 02, 2021 06:29 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

4th and 5 welcomes CJ Vogel to discuss the history of Texas' time through the SWC's end, the beginning of the Big 12, what led to the ultimate chaos that ensued 10 years ago, and how it led to Texas and OU in the SEC. Why is Texas the heel? Is Texas the "destroyer of conferences"? How will Texas fit into the SEC? All of that and more!

4th and 5: Welcome to the SEC (ft. Alex McDaniel and Chuck Livingston)

July 30, 2021 05:53 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

4th and 5 is joined by USA Today FTW's managing editor Alex McDaniel and Arkansas fan extraordinaire Chuck Livingston to break down what the national perspective of the move and how Texas fits into the SEC. Then they introduce Texas fans to every SEC fanbase that will be coming to Texas with a jaunty caricature of their fans.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Chris Beard Heat Check

July 27, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Pretend We're Football comes back to talk about Chris Beard and the rosters he has constructed at Texas so far. How has "NIL" helped and is this team... too deep?

The Fire Steve Sarkisian Podcast: SEC State of Mind

July 23, 2021 09:20 - 43 minutes - 41.5 MB

Josh and Producer Tux bring you an episode all about the big news this week for Texas as both the Longhorns and rival Sooners are looking to make the move from the Big 12 to the SEC in the near future, discussing what the chances are that this happens, what the hopes are for a 16 team super SEC, and what the expectations might be for a Texas program still finding its footing. Josh and Tux also share their 2021 Texas Longhorns wishlist for the season as well as their excitement about finally ...

The Fire Steve Sarkisian Podcast: Winning Is Hard...Again (Rantcast)

July 16, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MB

For the first in a series of "rantcasts" to fill out this offseason, Josh gives his stream of consciousness thoughts about Sarkisian echoing the words of Tom Herman, the controversy about HoRnS dOwN, the new playing surface at DKR, and Texas baseball moving into 2022! Make sure you follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @TheFSSPodcast for more terrible takes!

4th and 5: Out of June Recruiting and Into July Recruiting

July 02, 2021 05:20 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

4th and 5 breaks down the month of June for the Longhorns and how it will affect the upcoming series of July commitments. They also about what Jamarion Miller brings to Texas and how Texas' margin for error in 2021-22 became razor thin.

4th and 5: The Recruiting Weekend of The Recruiting Month

June 18, 2021 06:50 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

4th and 5 is here to break down the biggest recruiting weekend of the biggest recruiting month. Who is coming and where does Texas stand with them. They also talk about the visitors last week including the slew of top-end 2023 targets.

4th and 5: We're Back And So Is Recruiting

June 11, 2021 04:48 - 53 minutes - 59.4 MB

4th and 5 comes off their hiatus as recruits are allowed on campus for the first time in 1.5 years. They break down what to expect in recruiting this month, the official visitors who came last weekend, and the official visitors who will be coming into Texas this weekend. Then they discuss the CFP expansion to 12 teams and how that may change CFB as we know it.

4th and 5: Spring Game Overreactions

April 27, 2021 05:57 - 59 minutes - 63.3 MB

4th and 5 overreacts to the Spring Game and tells you their thoughts on the new offense and defense, who will be the starting QB, and which positions they think are great or huge question marks.

4th and 5: Expectations Out of Spring Practice and for the 2022 Class

April 17, 2021 22:41 - 58 minutes - 65.7 MB

4th and 5 breaks down what Texas fans expectations should be for the Texas football team after their first two weeks of practice, the 2022 class after the dead period ends on June 1st, and Texas basketball recruiting under Beard with Maligi and Howard leading the way.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: An Introduction to Coach Beard

April 07, 2021 05:53 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Pretend We're Football gives you an introduction to the new Texas basketball coach, Coach Beard. What will his offense and defense look like, what are the make-ups of his teams, and what kind of guy is he? Then they give their opinion of the hire and the process Texas took to landing on Coach Beard.

4th and 5: Spring Practice Keys and Recruiting In June

April 01, 2021 07:20 - 58 minutes - 66 MB

4th and 5 is back to talk about what the biggest question marks are going into Spring practices for the Longhorns and what they think will be the end results for each question mark. Then they take a look at what appears to be a giant recruiting month in June for the Longhorns.

The Fire Steve Sarkisian Podcast: Spring Practice with Fanatic Perspective

March 23, 2021 10:03 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Josh and Noah are joined by the guys from Fanatic Perspective, Steven and Tran, to talk about all the story lines heading into Steve Sarkisian's first spring practice as head coach of the Longhorns including the impending QB competition, breakout candidates, and of course plenty of hot takes. They also previewed basketball because this was recorded before the weekend, so late partial credit for the slight optimism that Noah refused to edit out. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:10 Fanatic Pers...

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Group Therapy and the Shaka Question

March 23, 2021 04:31 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Pretend We're Football invites you to Texas basketball fan group therapy as they vent about Texas' tournament woes over the past decade. What happened versus ACU, who is to blame, and how to deal with the frustration. Then they dig into the big questions: how to deal with Shaka Smart, whether something may happen this off-season, and where it would leave Texas.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: BIG 12 CHAMPS!!! (ft. Joe Schwartz)

March 17, 2021 07:08 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

The Texas Longhorns are the Big 12 champs. Pretend We're Football doesn't really know what to do with themselves, but do their best to breakdown every bit of the championship while also looking ahead to March Madness with the #3 seed. Then they bring on Joe Schwartz to talk about his time on the team and what this championship means to them.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Season In Review and Big 12 Tourney

March 10, 2021 05:34 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Pretend We're Football looks back on the season to see what they absolutely called and can rub in your face and also what surprised them. Are the guys satisfied with the way it played out? Then they take a look at the Big 12 tourney, how it can play out, and if it even matters.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Texas Swept Kansas, Nothing Else Happened, and OU Sucks

March 02, 2021 07:58 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Pretend We're Football breaks down how great the Kansas series sweep is, where it puts Texas, and what is up with the streaky play from the Longhorns. Then they take a look at the next three games to end the season and just how much OU sucks.

4th and 5: All of the February Commits and Who's Next?

March 01, 2021 07:28 - 59 minutes - 63.6 MB

4th and 5 goes over every one of the February commits, what they bring to the table and where that leaves their position group for the 2022 or 2023 class. Then they list out who is next and how Texas will attack the trenches in 2022.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Let's just STAY CALM!

February 23, 2021 03:08 - 57 minutes - 69.8 MB

Pretend We're Football stops you from losing your head over Texas absolutely collapsing vs WVU. Yes, it sucked, and they go over what happened, but they also refocus fans on what really matters. After that they break down the games coming up vs Kansas and Texas Tech.

4th and 5: 2021 Wrap Up and 2022 Strategy Breakdown

February 12, 2021 05:09 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

4th and 5 puts a nice neat bow on the 2021 class before moving on to breaking down the 2022 class. They explain why they are so excited about this staff's approach to recruiting and how Texas succeeds in this difficult recruiting landscape they find themselves in.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: WTF?!

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 69.7 MB

Pretend We're Football breaks down what the F happened over the past month and how alarmed Texas basketball fans should actually be. Then they look forward to a potential rebound week and what they will be watching for.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Key to Beating Baylor

February 02, 2021 07:41 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Pretend We're Football takes a quick look back at the Oklahoma game and puts the frustration of that game into a historical perspective that only Texas fans can appreciate Then they give the keys to the game against Baylor if Texas hopes to end their unbeaten streak.

The Fire Steve Sarkisian Podcast: Fire Will Baizer

January 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Josh and Noah are joined by special guest Will Baizer to go ALL GAS NO BRAKES and discuss the 2021 Texas football coaching staff, where the question marks are on Sark's inaugural staff, and thoughts on the Mike Stoops situation.

4th and 5: What to Expect from Texas' New Staff

January 26, 2021 06:16 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

4th and 5 takes a deep dive into the extremely exciting new staff that Steve Sarkisian has built at Texas over the past month. What should Texas fans expect out of the new staff, what should they look for in the new defense, and where will the players on the roster fit into the new roles on the team?

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Previewing OU and UK

January 25, 2021 07:17 - 51 minutes - 60.9 MB

Pretend We're Football takes a look at what Texas faces when they resume their season as they take on OU and Kentucky. What do those teams bring to the court and how can Texas take home two W's?

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: What Went Wrong vs Tech and Looking Forward

January 20, 2021 05:37 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Pretend We're Football breaks down what exactly went wrong vs Texas Tech, how Texas bounces back, and what the rest of the Big 12 slate looks like. What should Longhorn fans expect now that we've gotten a 6 game sample size in conference of this team?

4th and 5: Let's Keep This Honeymoon Going

January 15, 2021 06:55 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

4th and 5 talk about the honeymoon period Texas is in right now with Steve Sarkisian. What did Sark say that actually warrants some positive feelings for the future, how has recruiting turned around, and what is up with the construction of the staff (especially on the defensive side)

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Andrew Jones Did the Thing vs WVU! And How Texas Keeps It Rolling vs Tech

January 12, 2021 07:14 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Pretend We're Football continues to stare on unsure of what to do as the Texas basketball teams continues to win big games. They've never been here before so give them a second. They breakdown how Texas won vs WVU and how to keep it rolling vs Texas Tech and Kansas State.

4th and 5: Herman Era Post-Mortem and the Birth of the Sark Era

January 06, 2021 09:37 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

4th and 5 gives you a post-mortem on the Tom Herman era and what exactly was the cause of its downfall. Then we go through the journey that brings Steve Sarkisian to Austin to break down why Texas chose him and why his staff hires are so important for the next decade of Texas football.

4th and 5: Herman Era Post-Mortem and Beginning of the Sark Era

January 06, 2021 09:37 - 58.4 MB

4th and 5 gives you a post-mortem on the Tom Herman era and what exactly was the cause of its downfall. Then we go through the journey that brings Steve Sarkisian to Austin to break down why Texas chose him and why his staff hires are so important for the next decade of Texas football.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: The OMG WE JUST WHOOPED KANSAS show

January 05, 2021 08:49 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Pretend We're Football gushes about Texas whipping the floor with the Kansas Jayhawks in the Phog! How did Texas even get to that point and what is the ceiling for this team going forward and from a historical perspective. Then a look at Iowa State and headed to WVU. How does Texas make sure they don't trip over their big win

The Fire Steve Sarkisian Podcast: A New Hope

January 03, 2021 03:09 - 48 minutes - 46.5 MB

Tom Herman is finally fired and Steve Sarkisian is the next man up! Josh and Noah discuss what their concerns are with the hire and what happened in the bowl game that gives them hope that Texas got it right with Sark.

4th and 5: Colorado Review In Context of Season

December 31, 2020 05:43 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

4th and 5 breaks down the Colorado game in the context of the 2020 season and what the performance may mean going into 2021.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Complaining About a Good Team and Big 12 Preview

December 19, 2020 09:02 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

Pretend We're Football takes the Sam Houston State game and breaks down some potential flaws that were uncovered and how to rectify them before it is too late. Then they take a look at the Big 12 and where Texas falls into it before Texas begins conference play.

4th and 5: National Signing Day Run Through

December 15, 2020 05:45 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

4th and 5 gives you an in-depth preview of National Signing Day. Who should you keep an eye on to surprise, should you be worried about anyone, and what will each potential signee for Texas bring to the program? Then they look ahead to NSD2 and where the priorities should lie for the Longhorns.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Nova-caine After a Loss and Scott Drew Facts for Waco

December 12, 2020 08:16 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Pretend We're Football go through some key takeaways from the hard-fought loss to Villanova and subsequent win over Texas State. Then they give you every fact they know about Scott Drew and how Texas could come away from Waco with a win.

4th and 5: Now What?

December 09, 2020 07:38 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

4th and 5 breaks down how certain key historical moments at Texas from the hiring of Dana X. Bible all the way up to today led Texas to the situation they are in now. What should Texas take away from its history, what should be the priority now, and how can they achieve the full power of what a Texas program can be?

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: That Good Maui Wowie

December 04, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The guys of Pretend We're Football bring you the latest in Urban Mey--... We mean the basketball team that just won the Maui Invitational. What can fans take away from this tournament and apply to the rest of the season and what should expectations be going forward. Then they break down the match up vs Villanova who come to town to give Texas their biggest test of the year so far.

4th and 5: Urban or Bust?

December 01, 2020 05:48 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

4th and 5 breaks down how the decision making in critical moments led to the Iowa State loss and potential downfall of Herman's tenure. Then they go over the impending coaching search at Texas as the Urban Meyer rumors are heavy, but if Texas misses it could be trouble.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: The Maui Invitational, Out-of-Conference Schedule, and Big 12

November 25, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Pretend We're Football walks you through the death march that is Texas' basketball's schedule as Texas takes on the Maui Invitational, a tough out-of-conference schedule, and a loaded Big 12. What should Texas fans expect this year?

4th and 5: The Keys to Beating Iowa State

November 24, 2020 06:04 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

4th and 5 breaks down just how dangerous this Iowa State team is and the keys to bringing Texas a step closer to a Big 12 Championship berth by bringing in Wide Right & Natty Lite. However, before this, they talk about Texas' recruiting over the past few weeks and the two new commits.

4th and 5: The Mid-Season Review - How Texas Can Capitalize On Their Streak

November 19, 2020 05:17 - 42 minutes - 47.1 MB

4th and 5 is down to just Will, and he takes you through the past four-game stretch for Texas, breaks down what Texas is doing on defense to become a top tier defense, and explains how Texas may have found an offensive identity against WVU using a few old school offensive schemes.

The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The No PS5s Podcast

November 13, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 39 MB

This episode featuring Josh and Tux talking about the West Virginia win was definitely not brought to you by Sony because they didn't send us free PlayStation 5s.

[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Welcome to 2020-21 Where the Expectations Are High But the Expectations Are Low

November 12, 2020 02:21 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Pretend We're Football is back for another season of giving you the best independent Texas Longhorns basketball podcast out there. The guys introduce you to a loaded Texas basketball roster and help Texas fans set their expectations for Shaka Smart and the basketball season in general.

The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Eskimo Joe's Actually Sucks

November 06, 2020 13:12 - 41 minutes - 51 MB

Josh and Noah talk about the big win for the Horns over #6 Oklahoma State in Stillwater last weekend and look ahead to what the expectations are the rest of the season. Can Texas survive and advance? Or is a Tom Herman Letdown Special on the horizon with West Virginia coming to Austin this Saturday?

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