HornsCast
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 184 ratingsHornsCast is a podcast channel for Longhorn Athletics.
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4th and 5: The Hermancipation of Coordinators. Why they were let go and who will replace them (Ft. Football Scoop's Zach Barnett)
December 02, 2019 21:50 - 48.8 MB4th and 5 breaks down the massive changes Herman has set in motion with the firings/demotions of key members of his staff. What happened behind the scenes to force Herman's hand into making these decisions and who are the potential replacements in line. Then Zach Barnett joins the show to dish out some scoops to give you the national perspective on what is going on at Texas.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Should You Recalibrate Expectations Half-Way Through Non-Conference Play Or Not?
November 29, 2019 15:52 - 44.1 MBWill, Jonny, and Tim discuss what the major takeaways should be for Texas fans after the 5-1 start with a loss to Georgetown. Should people recalibrate their expectations of the basketball team for the next half of non-conference play, or are all things still on track?
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Fire Everyone
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 66.2 MBJosh and Noah discuss the most frustrating parts of the Baylor loss, make their calls on which staff members remain at Texas for 2020, and lament the possibility of finishing the regular season 6-6.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: If You Don't Like That, You Don't Like Texas Football
November 21, 2019 07:00 - 59.4 MBTux and Josh do some cathartic ranting about what went wrong against Iowa State and during the season as a whole, breaking down what changes need to be made, and whether or not this has started the ball rolling on the end of the Tom Herman era in Austin. They also discuss the first ever voicemail on the podcast's Hot Take Line and whether or not Texas will get dragged in Waco, or if it will be another frustrating game of woulda, coulda, shoulda.
4th and 5: Where to Place the Blame For Iowa State Loss and Deep Dive Into Baylor Game
November 20, 2019 07:18 - 61.3 MB4th and 5 brings a very cathartic episode where Will and Darius air their frustrations about the Iowa State and discuss which part of the program deserves the most blame. Then they are joined by Sam Bradshaw of SicEm365 to do a deep dive of what the Longhorns will be facing in Waco vs Baylor.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: What to Take Away From Purdue Win and How Texas Matches Up vs Duke
November 14, 2019 15:00 - 68.4 MBPretend We're Football looks through the first three games and tells you what made them optimistic, what worried them, and how much fans should take away from the games. Then they break down the Longhorns' next opponents for the Empire Classic where they will face PVA&M, Georgetown, and Duke or Cal. How do they match up vs each team and what should fans expect.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Kleiman Change is Real
November 14, 2019 09:00 - 54.1 MBJosh and Noah return from their own personal bye week to discuss the big win over the Purple Wizard-less Kansas State Wildcats and spend time discussing the defensive improvements in the second half, what changed, and whether or not they think those fixes will be enough to turn the defense around to end the year. They also discuss Brock Purdy and the upcoming game against Iowa State and make their predictions for how Texas will respond on the trip to Ames this Saturday.
4th and 5: Quandre Diggs Interview and Kansas State Review
November 13, 2019 06:21 - 55.7 MB4th and 5 is joined by lifetime Longhorn and fan-favorite CB Quandre Diggs to talk about his time at Texas, his thoughts on the current state of Texas football, and his time in the NFL. Then the guys break down the turn around in the Kansas State game and what the main factors were behind it.
4th and 5: Bye Week Breakdown and Wizardless Kansas State Preview
November 08, 2019 06:29 - 58.8 MB4th and 5 break down the major recruiting and team events of the bye week. How are things trending for the Longhorns after they lost three commits and gained one. How has Herman addressed the issues in the locker room and is his approach working? Then they give the keys to the game vs a daunting Kansas State team and are joined by Grant from the Boscoe's Boys podcast to give a closer look at the Wildcats.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: What to Expect Out of Texas In the First Three Games
November 04, 2019 02:43 - 31.6 MBPretend We're Football replaces BitterWhiteGuy with Jeff Haley to break down what Longhorn fans should expect out of the Longhorns vs #23 Purdue, Northern Colorado, and Cal Baptist and what are the major questions that should be answered. Intro is Budos Band - Hidden Hand
4th and 5: What Changes Need to Be Made and the Future of the NCAA
November 01, 2019 03:14 - 52.8 MB4th and 5 breaks down what happened in Fort Worth on the field and before that in the locker room to cause the Longhorns' collapse last weekend. What changes need to be made in the short term to save the season and in the long term to save the program. Then Will and Darius argue how the NCAA's move to allow athletes to right to their name, image, and likeness will actually affect the student-athlete and if it will be enough to save the NCAA.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The Sound of Silence 2019 Edition
October 31, 2019 14:28 - 53.5 MBJosh and Noah come crashing back to Earth in the wake of the loss to TCU and discuss what went wrong, what continues to go wrong, and how their outlook on the season has changed since the preseason as a result of the past four weeks.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Fire Todd Orlando
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 55.2 MBTux returns for a throwback hosting as he and Josh discuss the struggles for the defense and the need to #YeetOrlandotoOrlando. They also make a desperate effort to discuss the positives coming out of the near-miss against the Jayhawks before moving ahead to try to convince themselves that the upcoming TCU game won't be every bit as frustrating as the last three weeks for Texas.
[EXPLICIT] Pretend We're Football: Welcome to 2019-20, Where Seats Are Hot, Expectations Are High, and Drums Are Empty
October 23, 2019 03:29 - 66.8 MBPretend We're Football is back, baby! And the guys get you ready for the 2020 season by breaking down how important this season is for Shaka Smart, the coaching staff he has put together, the expectations Longhorn fans should have for him, the roles every player will have this year, and why putting amphetamines in the water of the Frank Erwin Center is a good idea.
4th and 5: How Could Texas Fix the Defense and What to Expect From TCU
October 22, 2019 07:07 - 69 MB4th and 5 breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Kansas game with a major focus on how Texas can salvage a defense that is headed on a course to be the worst in program history. What changes need to be made immediately and how should they be implemented. Then they take a look forward to see what Texas has in store for them in Fort Worth vs TCU by previewing the game with Parker Fleming (@statsowar) from SBNation's Frogs O' War.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Sad Shootout Review and Kansas Preview
October 17, 2019 09:00 - 53.8 MBJosh and Noah allow the depression and disappointment consume them as they discuss what went wrong in a Red River Shootout that wasn't nearly as close as the scoreboard indicated and what needs to be adjusted for Texas to get a chance to tag the Sooners back in December. Afterwards, they break down the players of note for the Kansas Jayhawks and which units, if any, they expect to have a bounce back game after the rough showings in Dallas.
4th and 5: OU Still Sucks! What Went Wrong in the Cotton Bowl and What It Means Going Forward
October 15, 2019 05:26 - 53.3 MB4th and 5 breaks down what exactly went wrong in the Cotton Bowl last Saturday. What is it that caused the 9 sacks, the historically bad tackling, and the poor performances by the Longhorns over the past three games? How does the OU game affect the Longhorns' ultimate goal of heading to the Big 12 championship, and what do you need to look for against Kansas to see that Texas is headed in the right direction.
4th and 5: OU Hate Week ...and West Virginia Review
October 11, 2019 03:49 - 49.9 MB4th and 5 gives a quick review of the win against the Mountaineers and how certain parts of that game will apply to the Longhorns' big matchup in the Cotton Bowl vs their hated rival, the Oklahoma Sooners. What does Texas need to do tomorrow to bring home the Golden Hat. They also invite on JYBrainiac of The Oklahoma Football Brainiacs to give Texas fans a look behind enemy lines.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Horns Go Up and OU Sucks
October 10, 2019 05:00 - 64.5 MBJosh and Noah look back on a sloppy win over West Virginia coming out of the bye week and try to decide which areas are legitimate concerns, and which were the product of looking ahead to the Red River Shootout. Then they talk about OU's fake defensive "improvements" and the incoming thrashing the offense will levy on the Grinch, Lincoln Riley's QB friendly system and how the defense can exploit their few flaws, and definitely don't see any reason why this weekend's game won't be another cla...
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Previewing the hOrNs DoWn Hillbillies
October 03, 2019 19:23 - 29.1 MBJosh and Noah take a look at West Virginia to try and figure out what they're good at (not a lot), what they're bad at (basically everything), and familiarize themselves with a roster loaded with strong candidates for the 2019 All-Name Team.
4th and 5: What to Do With the Injuries Going Forward and Previewing West Virginia (ft. WVSports.com)
October 02, 2019 02:56 - 58.6 MB4th and 5 is joined by Keenan Cummings, the managing editor of WVSports.com, to break down what the Longhorns will be facing in Morgantown and what the keys to the game will be. But before that, they take a look at the long list of injuries for the Longhorns to discuss where the biggest pain points are now for the team. They also give their impressions of the Big 12 after the first two weeks of conference play and how they think things will shake out.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: The BYE Week That Was
October 01, 2019 22:41 - 50 MBWithout a Texas football game to break down, Noah and Josh take some time to discuss the sport of college football, picking who they think the best team in the country is so far, who should be the September Heisman winner, and reset the field in-conference before circling back to the storylines that have defined the season for Texas so far.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Nobody Beats Texas at Home Five Times in a Row
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 50.7 MBJosh and Noah look back on the Oklahoma State game and discuss which areas give them hope, where concerns remain, and make impassioned pleas to airlock particular members of the coaching staff after the season concludes.
4th and 5: Oklahoma State Takeaways and What the Win Means Going Forward
September 25, 2019 01:52 - 47.3 MB4th and 5 breaks down each aspect of the Longhorns victory over Oklahoma State as they finally take down Gundy in Austin. What was it that caused the turn around in defense and what needs to be fixed before West Virginia. Then Will and Darius give a preview of what the Longhorns' newest commit 2020 WR Troy Omeire will bring to Austin.
(NSFW) Barking Carnival Unplugged: Conquering the Mullet
September 23, 2019 05:48 - 41.1 MBAfter taking a week off (because no one wanted to talk about the Rice game), the guys are back to talk about the very big conference-opening win over Mike "The Mullet" Gundy & the Oklahoma State Cowboys. It was a game that was at times exhilarating, frustrating, maddening, and alcohol-inducing.....but in the end? Victorious!! Unfortunately, for the team, it was also injury-filled.....so this bye week is VERY welcomed. So, give us a listen and enjoy the fun as we get into everything that wen...
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: It's Time for Conference Play!
September 19, 2019 12:28 - 37.5 MBTux and Noah break down the Rice game and what parts of a relatively non-competitive game can be taken away as meaningful. Then they look ahead to this weekend's opponent in the Oklahoma State Cowboys to open the Big 12 slate including how much Spencer Sanders, Tylan Wallace, and Chuba Hubbard should be feared, what to look for out of Okie Lite's new big brain Princeton OC, and how Texas can exploit a defense that hasn't had a lot of success slowing anyone down so far in 2019.
4th and 5: What to Take Away from Rice and Keys to Oklahoma State Game with PistolsFiring
September 18, 2019 06:51 - 53 MB4th and 5 discusses what exactly can be taken away from the game vs Rice. What needs to be fixed and what will translate into conference play? Then Kyle Cox of PistolFiring joins the show to give Longhorn fans a sneak peek into what the Pokes will bring to Austin this week. Afterward, Will and CJ give the keys to the game for the Longhorns.
4th and 5: The Next Steps to Move On And What to Look For
September 12, 2019 18:11 - 71.7 MBWill Baizer is joined this week by Jacob Detamore to take a quick preview of what Rice has to offer before they go back to look at the LSU game. What does the loss mean in the big picture of the program, what steps does Herman need to take to ensure continued offensive success, and what exactly went wrong with the Orlando defense and how do you fix it?
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Previewing the Nerdy Birds
September 12, 2019 11:00 - 26.8 MBIn the wake of the LSU loss, Josh and Noah look ahead to this weekend's game against the Rice Owls and try to come up with nice things to say about an abysmal opponent and go wild with hot takes and score predictions against overmatched competition. At least the MOB is cool, right?
Barking Carnival: Unplugged......The culinary edition. (NSFW)
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 48.3 MBLive from Mt. Thunder.....The guys breakdown the aftermath of the defeat at the hands of LSU, both the positives (I think Duvernay killed a guy with a trident) and the negatives (anyone know a recipe for fried DC testes?). They talk about where Texas goes, moving forward. We get to hear from Sir Sean, and also.....adventures in live sponsorship reads. Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.......enjoy.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Geaux F**k Yourself
September 11, 2019 00:48 - 49.6 MBJosh and Noah do it Clint Eastwood-style and break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in the loss to LSU and what it is going to take to bounce back from Texas' first loss of the season. They also discuss how little they care about ACgate, LSU's band, or the away fan ticket allotment.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Previewing the Fake DBU
September 05, 2019 21:35 - 42.2 MBJosh and Noah preview the upcoming cage match with the #6 LSU Tigers. Is this new LSU offense for real? How can Texas attack this stacked Tiger secondary? Which Texas players are gonna need to have a big game to give the Horns a chance to rain sarcastic SEC chants down in the 4th quarter? All of these questions and more will be answered!
(NSFW) Barking Carnival: Unplugged: The Cajuns are coming!!!!
September 05, 2019 08:38 - 33.9 MBThe boys are back to talk about what they saw in the Texas season opener vs La. Tech as well as looking forward to the bigger Cajun invasion this coming weekend against LSU. There is some sound from Ed Orgeron from his post-game presser as well as the 1st appearance of 2019 of the Graybus. (Episode was recorded this past Sunday) Enjoy, and Hook 'Em!!!
4th and 5: Previewing LSU with ATVS's Poseur, the Loss of Jordan Whittington, and What to Take Away from LaTech
September 04, 2019 06:51 - 79.2 MB4th and 5 starts off by reviewing the win against LaTech. What impressed them and what should fans take away from the game. Then they are joined by ATVS's Poseur (Stephen Baker) and they breakdown the major stories lines and what to expect out of LSU this weekend. 1:25 LaTech Review 28:46 Impact of loss of Jordan Whittington 31:23 LSU Preview 44:19 Poseur joins
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Reviewing the Lesser Louisiana Game
September 03, 2019 12:13 - 34.2 MBJosh and Noah give their observations on the season opener against Louisiana Tech, breaking down what they're excited to see more of, what needs to be fixed before LSU next Saturday, and which Longhorns had the biggest impact on the game.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Dr. Bradshaw OR How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Sam Ehlinger
August 29, 2019 10:00 - 32.6 MBIt's finally football season! Josh and Noah hit you with their first preview episode of 2019, telling you which Louisiana Tech players to expect to have an impact, the memorable names decorating their roster, and what the final score of the game is going to be. Josh and Noah also make their selections for Hot Takes of the Week and which coach deserves to be fired for their efforts in the offseason.
4th and 5: Previewing the Season with CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd and the Louisiana Tech game with Monroe News Star's Cory Diaz
August 28, 2019 04:33 - 53.5 MB4th and 5 is first joined by CBS Sports' national college football columnist Dennis Dodd to get a national perspective on the Longhorns as they head into the 2019 season. Then the guys are joined by the Monroe News Star's Cory Davis to get a sneak peek into what Louisiana Tech will be bringing to Austin this weekend. 0:58 Interviewing CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodds 22:02 Blues Hockey Talk (Longhorn fans can skip this) 27:26 LaTech Preview with beat writer Cory Diaz 52:56 Will and Joe’s though...
4th and 5: Bijan Robinson Interview and Previewing First Half of 2019 Season
August 21, 2019 06:48 - 34.3 MB4th and 5 is joined by the Longhorns 5-star 2020 RB Bijan Robinson as they recap what led him to choose Texas, what happened in the last few weeks of his recruitment, and what's in store for the future. Then they break down each of the first six match-ups the Longhorns have in the 2019 season. What does each team bring and how should Texas counter. 0:58 Bijan Robinson 15:07 LaTech 23:55 LSU 36:33 Rice 41:03 Oklahoma State 47:21 West Virginia 52:08 Oklahoma
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Previewing the 2019 Longhorns Defense
August 19, 2019 13:18 - 53.9 MBJosh and Noah complete the second half of their team preview by discussing all the intrigue and new faces on the Longhorns defense this season and finish calling their shots on the back half of the schedule.
4th and 5: Setting Expectations for the 2019 Season, Injury Impact, Commitment Breakdowns, Quentin Johnston, and Xavion Alford
August 16, 2019 05:35 - 78.8 MB4th and 5 gets you ready for the Longhorns 2019 season by setting expectations. What should fans expect and what will surprise them. Then they break down the commitments of both Jerrin Thompson and Princely Umanmielen. They finish off by talking about the potential impact Quentin Johnston and Xavion Alford would have at Texas.
The Fire Tom Herman Podcast: Bijanukkah and Offense Preview
August 12, 2019 03:49 - 51.1 MBIntroducing LonghornNations' Fire Tom Herman Podcast. Josh and Noah are your hosts and bring you the events of today in the most knee-jerk fashion possible.In this episode, Josh and Noah breakdown Bijanukkah, the position battles on the offense, what to expect out of each unit, and call their shots on the first half of the schedule.
4th and 5: Fall Camp Impressions and Breakdowns of Bijan Robin, Ethan Pouncey, and Derrick Harris Jr.
August 09, 2019 05:27 - 56.4 MBNow that fall camp is in full swing, 4th and 5 tell you who and what Longhorns fans should take note of so far. What is going on with the WR depth chart and who will end up as the go to CB? Then the guys break down each of Texas' last commits starring 5-star RB Bijan Robinson, what is behind the 2021's momentum, and what happened with Chris Thompson Jr.
(NSFW) Barking Carnival Unplugged: We're back!!!
August 05, 2019 13:38 - 93.3 MBHey there, Longhorn Nation.....it's been a while. Yeah, that's right.....just like that Tinder/Bumble date that ghosted you, we're back and ready to get busy. Whether you find that to be a positive or negative development is entirely up to you, of course. In our Season Preview episode here, we go a bit longer than we normally will, but as Crash Davis famously once quipped.... "We're dealing with a lot of stuff, here....." So, we hope you enjoy our returning foray back into podcast land, a...
4th and 5: Football Is Here! Previewing Fall Camp and Breakdown Billy Bowman
August 02, 2019 05:48 - 74.2 MB4th and 5 gets you ready for the start of fall camp by breaking down who are the most exciting players headed into camp, who needs to break out, and what each position looks like headed into the camp. What should Longhorn fans look for and what will likely happen. Also, an analysis of what newest commit 2021 ATH Billy Bowman brings to the 2021 class. ---------------------- 1:00 Billy Bowman 7:37 Players to watch in Fall Camp 30:21 Position by position breakdown
4th and 5: Hayden Conner Interview, Breaking Down Five Commitments, and Where Texas Goes Next For OL and DL
July 25, 2019 06:46 - 75.7 MB4th and 5 is joined by Texas' newest 2021 commit, OL Hayden Conner, as they discuss his future with the Longhorns and what inspired him to commit to Texas. Then the guys break down the commitments of Vernon Broughton, Van Fillinger, Jalen Milroe, Hayden Conner, and Andrej Karic. Where does Texas go next with DL and OL? Should they continue to pursue Chad Lindberg or save the scholarship for the 2021 class? ------------------------------------------------ 11:09 Hayden Conner Interview
4th and 5: Big 12 Media Days Preview, Lake McRee, Prince Dorbah, and Concerns Around Stan Drayton, Vernon Broughton, and ILBs
July 12, 2019 04:25 - 74.4 MB4th and 5 previews the Big 12 Media Days, who's going, and what the story lines will be as well as discussing the Preason Big 12 poll and All-Big 12 Team. Afterwards, they breakdown what new commits 2021 TE Lake McRee and 2020 BLB Prince Dorbah will bring to Texas and what in the world is going on at the running back position. What is going on with Stan Drayton and is the criticism fair? ------------------------------------- 2:40 Big 12 Media Days Polls 14:30 Preason All-Big 12 Team 22:...
4th and 5: Fair Pay to Play, Terry Bradshaw, the Heat Wave, and the Opening
June 28, 2019 07:40 - 33.1 MB4th and 5 touches on a bit of everything this week as they discuss they discuss Terry Bradshaw's ridiculous comments, review the the Heat Wave and the commitment of Kitan Crawford, preview the Opening Finals, and give an in-depth break down the Fair Pay to Play Act and it's potential repercussions. 1:14 Bradshaw 6:57 Heat Wave 30:34 The Opening 38:19 Giving athletes the rights to their images
4th and 5: Is Texas getting too much preseason hype or is the hype where it should be? (Ft. Trey Elling)
June 21, 2019 06:20 - 60.6 MB4th and 5 is joined by Trey Elling of 104.9 The Horn to answer your mailbag questions. - Is Texas getting too much preseason hype or is the hype where it should be?- Who is the next commit? Where does Texas' 2020 class end up ranked?- What are the back up plans at running back on the team and in recruiting? All this and more. ----------------------------------- 0:00 Jaxon Hayes 7:29 NBA vs NHL 13:16 Is Texas getting too much preseason hype or is the hype where it should be? 21:36 Whe...
4th and 5: What happened with Bru McCoy and Zach Evans? Let's celebrate Ja'Quinden Jackson and Sam Ehlinger!
June 07, 2019 06:11 - 65.4 MB4th and 5 breaks down what exactly was the reasoning behind Bru McCoy's wild ride back to USC and how it affects Texas going forward. Speaking of missing 5-star talents, how did Texas miss on Zach Evans and who/what is to blame? On the brighter side, the guys also take a look at newest commit Ja'Quinden Jackson and what his commitment means about Texas grabbing land in the DFW, and they also discuss Sam Ehlinger being the cover-boy for DCTF and the historical context behind it. 1:36 Bru Mc...
4th and 5: Juwan Mitchell, Extending Herman's Contract, Would You Rather, and Baseball Wrap-Up
May 24, 2019 05:00 - 50.1 MB4th and 5 discusses what Juwan Mitchell brings to the program and whether it is a sign that there is more urgency to "win now," Tom Herman's two-year contract extension and why it is/isn't too early to give him an extension, and why there is optimism for the 2020 baseball team. They also play some would you rather, asking you whether you'd rather beat LSU and go to the conference championship or beat OU and go to the conference championship? 02:41 What Juwan Mitchell brings and the JUCO/Gr...