HornsCast
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 184 ratingsHornsCast is a podcast channel for Longhorn Athletics.
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The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: That's Dallas
October 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBJosh and Tux discuss what went wrong against OUsux and build their future head coach wishlists as the name of the podcast finally officially switches over from satire to serious.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The Ides of Texas
October 09, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 52.6 MBJosh arrives with a lonely rant podcast to talk what went wrong against TCU and tries to find something positive in the aftermath of the first Longhorns loss of 2020. Josh also makes his predictions for the upcoming Red River Shootout in what could be a defining game for the Tom Herman era in Austin.
4th and 5: Hate Week Preview ft. James Hale and Kegan Reneau)
October 08, 2020 07:23 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB4th and 5 starts off the show by diagnosing what went wrong vs TCU and how much of the issues are truly on the staff. Then the guys bring on James Hale of TFB and Kegan Reneau of SoonerWire to discuss what OU will be bringing into the Cotton Bowl this year.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Cracks in the Armor?
October 03, 2020 01:07 - 35 minutes - 38.3 MBJosh and Noah are back with another look at the Texas Tech game after taking some time to digest what happened and review the tape. They also hear from the community with the first voicemail of 2020 on the Hot Take Line. Is this a sign of things to come? Or can the new coordinators in Yurcich and Ash make the necessary changes in time to keep Texas on track in a seemingly wide open race for the Big 12 conference championship this year? Finally, the guys talk expectations for the TCU game and...
4th and 5: Breaking Down the Miracle Comeback and Previewing the Purple Frogs with StatsOWar
September 30, 2020 05:42 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB4th and 5 takes a deep dive into what went wrong against Texas Tech, how Texas overcame the odds to win, and where Texas actually had success in Lubbock. Then they bring on StatsOWar of PurpleTheory, to preview what TCU and Gary P will be bring to Austin and how Texas can take down the Frogs.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: It's Meltdown Time, Texas Tech Edition
September 27, 2020 01:18 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MBQuick, dirty, and passionate. Just the way we know you like it. Josh and Noah truly fire from the hip and air their grievances in the wake of a heart attack game in Lubbock that never should have been.
4th and 5: UTEP/Week 1 Review and Texas Tech Preview (ft. VivaTheMatadors)
September 22, 2020 05:31 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB4th and 5 start off by breaking down the UTEP game as they tell what excited or concerned them after their first look at the new offense and defense at Texas. Then they take a look at what Texas will face in Lubbock, discuss how Texas will attack the Red Raiders, and bring on the managing editor for VivaTheMatadors.com, Zach Mason, to get Texas Tech's side of things.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Miner L, Major W
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 54.1 MBWE'RE GOING TO A NATTY! Right? Josh and Noah do their best to pick out some relevant information about what this Texas team is capable of this year following a blowout victory over the grossly-overmatched UTEP Miners.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The 2020 Season Preview
September 12, 2020 04:20 - 44 minutes - 48.4 MBJosh and Noah finally figure out how to release an episode again just in time for the 2020 season to talk expectations, concerns, and what the standard for a successful season is in light of the global pandemic.
4th and 5: UTEP and Season Preview + Mailbag
September 10, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB4th and 5 goes through Texas' depth chart before the season and gives their takes on each position, then they breakdown what to look for in the UTEP game, and they finish off by answering your questions in the mailbag.
4th and 5: The Ewers Effect, Wheaton vs Johnson, and Practice Stand-Outs
August 21, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB4th and 5 breaks down the Quinn Ewers effect. What does his commitment mean, what does he bring, and how can Texas maximize that. Then they breakdown what is going on in the 2021 class and which RB they'd take between Camar Wheaton and LJ Johnson. They then finish off by talking about which players have been standing out during fall practice for the Longhorns.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: No Brocks Allowed
July 30, 2020 09:00 - 40.4 MBJosh and Noah talk about the commitments of the Brockermeyer twins to Alabama and how upset we should be towards Blake Brockermeyer for it. They also discuss where this leaves Tom Herman and Herb Hand after the biggest recruiting whiff Texas has had in a long, long time before talking about the COVID updates put out by the University as well as the response from interim president Jay Hartzell to the requests of the student athletes regarding the Eyes of Texas and more.
4th and 5: Texas' Response to Players Requests, Big12-ACC-SEC Alliance, and the 2022 Top 100
July 16, 2020 05:41 - 75.7 MB4th and 5 gives their thoughts on Texas' response to their student-athletes, breaks down the potential for an SEC-ACC-Big 12 alliance in 2020, and goes over every 2022 Texas player ranked in the Top 100 and where Texas stands with them.
4th and 5: The DB, LB, and WR rooms + Jamier Johnson and other recruiting targets
July 01, 2020 06:20 - 77.9 MB4th and 5 discusses what the departure of Anthony Cook does for the DB room as well as how they think the CB, LB, and WR positions will shake out in the 2020 season. Then they breakdown 2021 CB Jamier Johnson (as he gets set to commit on July 3rd) and a number of other 2021 Texas targets.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: COVID, BLM, and Offseason Narratives
June 18, 2020 15:57 - 55.3 MBJosh and Noah check in and attempt to shake off the rust with another socially-distanced episode of The Fire Tom Herman Podcast. They discuss the goings on for the Longhorns this offseason including how the program is handling COVID-19 as they return for offseason workouts, the response and support for the ongoing civil unrest surrounding the BLM movement, and the narratives the national media has been pushing about Texas Football leading into the 2020 season.
4th and 5: Tackling Texas' biggest recruiting issues for 2021 and The biggest issues for Mike Yurcich in the Fall
June 09, 2020 02:49 - 71 MB4th and 5 looks at Texas' issues in the 2021 cycle with OL and WRs. What is behind it and is it as bad as it looks? Then they break down an interesting interview of Mike Yurcich and give their thoughts on what it means for the Longhorns as they head into the Summer camps. Then they finish off talking about the Longhorns' response to the George Floyd protests and their lasting impact.
4th and 5: Morice Blackwell, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Brooks, and the 2020 Football Season
May 15, 2020 13:57 - 50.1 MB4th and 5 breaks down what Morice Blackwell and Jordan Thomas mean for the 2021 class, and what Jonathan Brooks would bring. Then they discuss what is going on with the 2020 football season as California is pushing the NCAA to make a decision on when to start.
4th and 5: Tarik Black, Jahdae Barron, Landen King, and the 2020 Draft
May 01, 2020 05:35 - 69.8 MB4th and 5 breaks down the addition of Tarik Black and Jahdae to the 2020 class and Landen King to the 2021 class. What does each bring and why are they important? Then they discuss how they feel about where Longhorns went in the 2020 draft and if the amount of Texas players taken says about anything about the current state of Texas football.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: GREG BROWN IS A LONGHORN!... And a Recap of the Season
April 24, 2020 21:03 - 98.4 MBPretend We're Football caps off the 2019-20 season by giving their grades of the team. Was tying for 3rd and winning 9 in conference enough? Then they give their predictions of where Greg Brown was going and their reaction to him choosing Texas. What does his presence do for the 2020-21 and what should fans expect.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Obligatory COVID-19 Quarantine Episode
April 20, 2020 13:53 - 54.3 MBThe Fire Tom Herman makes its appropriately-socially-distanced return to the podcasting game to talk about what they're doing with their time during the pandemic, discuss what they saw during the recent 2006 Rose Bowl rewatch, break down some of the issues they had with /r/LonghornNation's All-Decade teams, and gush about what the team has done for community outreach in the face of the coronavirus.
4th and 5: Vance Bedford Interview
April 16, 2020 03:17 - 63.6 MB4th and 5 sits down with lifetime Longhorn and former player/coach Vance Bedford to discuss his time as a player at Texas, fun stories from the 1980's Longhorns, his time between his return, his time as a coach at Texas, and the end of his career. Then the guys break down some LB recruiting as a target for the Longhorns announces his decision date.
4th and 5: Donald Hawkins Interview + Coronavirus vs Recruiting
March 24, 2020 01:10 - 45.1 MB4th and 5 is joined by former all-Big 12 OL for the Longhorns, Donald Hawkins, to share some of his memories at Texas, his ongoing football career, and insight on the linemen he trains (Andrej Karic, the Brockermeyes, and more). Then the guys talk about how the coronavirus is impacting recruiting and may potentially impact the 2020 season.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: All Things Must Come to an End
March 10, 2020 07:32 - 67.8 MBAll good things must end too... Pretend We're Football breaks down where the beat down on home court leaves Texas, March Madness, and Shaka. What happened and what needs to happen for your preferred outcome to come to fruition.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: What the 5 Game Run Means For the Short and Long Term
March 06, 2020 06:19 - 86.5 MBPretend We're Basketball is coming at you with a happy episode! The boys discuss the beautiful wins over OU and Tech and what the Longhorns first 5 game win streak in conference play since 2013 play means for the program for this season and beyond.
4th and 5: Calvin Anderson Interview
March 03, 2020 04:33 - 34.9 MB4th and 5 is joined by former Longhorn LT and current Denver Bronco, Calvin Anderson, to discuss his time as a Longhorn, the big games he played in while at Texas, his experience in the NFL so far, and his thoughts on the CBA controversy going on.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The Very On Time Definitive NSD2 Reviewcast
February 27, 2020 05:00 - 68 MBJust in the nick of time, The Fire Tom Herman Podcast returns to discuss everything that's happened since the bowl game including National Signing Day 2, the newly-minted 2020 coaching staff, and the confirmed position changes on the roster.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: How Much Can We Buy Into the 3-0 Stretch?
February 27, 2020 04:31 - 74.6 MBPretend We're Football discusses how much stock they are putting into Texas' 3-0 run since the disaster in Ames. What does Shaka need to do to save his job and will making the tournament still be enough? Also they discuss the coolest items they own that are over 30 years old!
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: How Realistic is John Beilein to Texas?
February 21, 2020 05:14 - 63.2 MBPretend We're Football talks about the Iowa State massacre and why that spells doom for Shaka Smart at Texas. On top of that John Beilein is free, so the basketball boys talk about what he would bring and how realistic it is that he ends up at Texas.
4th and 5: How Texas Should Fill The 2021 Class's Biggest Needs
February 19, 2020 07:03 - 62.7 MB4th and 5 breaks down the biggest needs of the 2021 class and where the Longhorns will be looking to fill those needs. However, they first talk about the roster moves and how that can potentially impact next season's end results.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Fran Frascilla, Injuries, and TCU/ISU
February 15, 2020 05:24 - 68.9 MBPretend We're Football discusses Fran Frascilla's comments on Texas, what happened vs Texas Tech and Baylor, and what to expect vs TCU and Iowa State
4th and 5: 2020 Cycle Wrap-up. Did Texas address their needs?
February 07, 2020 05:23 - 62.8 MB4th and 5 wraps up the 2020 class by going through the guys they finished off with, in Alfred Collins and Kelvontay Dixon before they ask and answer the question: did Texas address the needs of the roster with this class?
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Why Jay Bilas is Right or Wrong and Previewing Tech and Baylor
February 05, 2020 08:15 - 83.5 MBPretend We're Football breaks down their thought on Iowa State, TCU, and Jay Bilas's comments on Texas basketball before they preview the upcoming matches vs Texas Tech and Baylor.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: What moves the needle?
January 29, 2020 07:29 - 65.8 MBPretend We're Football is tired. Yes the breakdown the LSU game and what Texas will face in TCU and Iowa State. But they ask and answer, what moves the needle at this point in the season?
4th and 5: Jackson Jeffcoat Interview and Finishing Out 2020
January 23, 2020 06:37 - 53.4 MB4th and 5 is joined by lifetime Longhorn Jackson Jeffcoat to talk about his time at Texas, the NFL, the CFL, and the future. He brings some of his favorite memories on the forty, the ups and downs of the program, and some funny stories. Then Will and Darius discuss how Texas will try to end out the 2020 cycle at the skill positions and the potential for a strong finish.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: What Went Wrong?
January 22, 2020 07:38 - 83.4 MBPretend We're Football does a deep dive into the history of Texas basketball to figure out what in the world went wrong that led to Texas' performance in West Virginia and the situation Texas now finds itself. Where does the blame lie? With Shaka, the athletic directors, or the Texas program in general?
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Prepare for Kansas and West Virginia
January 18, 2020 07:46 - 69.9 MBPretend We're Football is get Texas fans prepared for the brutal 48 hour stretch of vs Kansas and @ West Virginia. What can we apply from the wins vs KSU and OSU and how in the world can Texas pull out one of these wins?
4th and 5: Texas Elite Day Preview and Assistant Coach Breakdown
January 17, 2020 06:36 - 58.4 MB4th and 5 gives you a detailed breakdown of the newest assistant coaches that Tom Herman has added to his staff. Where do they come from and what do they bring? Then they preview Texas Elite day. What is the most important thing to come out of it and who will be attending.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: How Much Longer Does Shaka Smart Have?
January 10, 2020 07:10 - 75 MBPretend We're Football breaks down what went wrong to open conference play and where that puts Shaka Smart and Texas. What are the likely scenarios to play out with the basketball coaching position? Also a preview of what Kansas State and Oklahoma State bring to the court.
4th and 5: Beating Utah, Way Too Early 2020 Preview, and Defensive Assistant Coaches
January 08, 2020 09:02 - 81.8 MB4th and 5 breaks down what exactly they saw in the Alamo Bowl and the win's significance for the program. From there, they give fans a WAY too early preview of the 2020 season and where Texas' strengths and weaknesses will lie. Then they give their wish list of potential defensive assistant coaches that the Longhorns will be interviewing Lastly, they go over each Texas signee's All-American Game performances.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The Alamo Bowl, Mike Yurcich, and You
January 06, 2020 04:01 - 52.9 MBJosh and Noah break down the surprising Alamo Bowl blowout win over Utah, discussing what they liked, who broke out, and what it all means (if anything) for 2020 and beyond. They also discuss the hiring of Mike Yurcich as the new offensive coordinator for the Longhorns and discuss what to expect for changes among the remaining position coaches.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Grading the First Half of the Season and Preparing for Conference Play
January 04, 2020 06:20 - 70 MBPretend We're Football gives a letter grade to a few different choice categories for the Texas team in their first half of the season before they turn around and look conference play square in the face and tell Longhorn fans just what to expect going forward. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster Longhorns fans!
4th and 5: What Mike Yurcich Brings to Texas and Breaking Down the Alamo Bowl
December 30, 2019 08:12 - 58.1 MB4th and 5 takes a deep dive into tomorrow's Alamo Bowl matchup vs Utah. What is Texas facing in the Utah Utes and what should the gameplan against them look like? However, before they get to the Alamo Bowl, they break down Mike Yurcich's journey to Texas, what he brings to the offense, and who he should bring along as assistant coaches.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: It Is Ash, My Dudes
December 22, 2019 15:44 - 49.2 MBJosh and Noah discuss Tom Herman's first replacement hire for the Texas football staff in former Rutgers head coach and national championship-winning coordinator Chris Ash as the new DC for the Longhorns. They also talk National Signing Day and which members of the 2020 recruiting class they're most excited about in the years ahead. Finally, they make their predictions for the Alamo Bowl.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Why Smart and Yaklich's Defense Has Been So Inconsistent
December 20, 2019 05:20 - 55.2 MBPretend We're Football answers the biggest Texas basketball question this season: why has Smart and Yaklich's defense been so inconsistent and are we in Big 12 Purgatory? Those topics and a breakdown of the comeback over CMU and a preview of Providence. Intro Song: Budos Band - Hidden Hand
4th and 5: National Signing Day Preview, What to Expect From Chris Ash, and Who's Next at OC?
December 17, 2019 06:53 - 66.4 MB4th and 5 gives you the rundown on what to expect out Texas' new defensive coordinator Chris Ash, what the miss on Graham Harrell means, and who's next. Afterward, the do a thorough breakdown of what to expect on National Signing Day and what Longhorn fans are getting out of every single signee.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Poooooooor Aggies... And Why Texas Is So Dependent On the Three Ball
December 13, 2019 06:31 - 62.2 MBPretend We're Football breaks down Texas' win over the school out East. Are they happy with the performance, and why is Texas so damn dependent on the three-ball? Then they preview the CMU game this weekend, and ask "How would other Shaka Smart teams do vs a schedule this easy?"
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: How to Fire Your Coordinators
December 12, 2019 05:01 - 43.1 MBJosh and Tux discuss the Texas Tech game and the firing or demotion of four coaches in the wake of a 2019 season that didn't live up to fan expectations. But most importantly, they lament the fact that Josh's nemesis, Derek Warehime, remains on staff in Austin.
4th and 5: First Look at the Alamo Bowl and It's Implications
December 11, 2019 05:54 - 39.5 MB4th and 5 takes a look at what the Alamo Bowl means for the Longhorns in recruiting and in the context of the season. What are their first impressions of the Utes and how do they compare to Texas. Then they give their thoughts on what is going on with the coaching search and what fans should expect.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Texas vs Texas A&M Preview
December 07, 2019 06:10 - 73.2 MBThe Pretend We're Basketball boys tell you whether or not you should be worried about the McNeese State performance or happy about Texas being 7-1 right now. Then they break down what Texas will be facing when they enter the Lone Star Showdown vs Texas A&M tomorrow.