Pod for Life: A show about Tennessee football
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsOn Pod For Life, you’ll hear insight from behind the scenes of Tennessee’s program, plus interviews and thoughts on what you saw on the field on Saturday. Tennessee writer David Ubben and Nashville columnist Joe Rexrode will be talking Vols every week, taking you inside the program and probably getting sidetracked by any number of tangents. Also, David will return with a 'PFL' subscribers-only show in the middle of the week that will feature a rotating set of special co-hosts.
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Episodes
A roundtable on college football, race and the current culture in America
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutesThe Athletic’s David Ubben, Ryan Clark, Tashan Reed, Colton Pouncy and C.J. Holmes engage in a roundtable discussion centered around racial inequality and injustice in college football and American society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Johnny Majors’ death, Vols return to play and racism in America
June 04, 2020 21:17 - 50 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode talk about Johnny Majors place in Tennessee history, the plan to bring Tennessee’s players back before a discussion about David’s conversation with Jeremy Pruitt about racism, his own story and what’s happening across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the state of Tennessee’s program?
May 14, 2020 10:55 - 33 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode engage in a big-picture examination of Tennessee’s program, answer some Mailbag questions and dig into what it all means for the 2020 season. Plus, they have some hard conversations about the NCAA Football game and country ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Dooley Do-Over and the Vols’ recent recruiting tear
May 06, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutesThe Athletic’s Nashville columnist Joe Rexrode talks with David Ubben about his story looking back on the ramifications of re-doing the Derek Dooley hire. And Rexrode and Ubben talk about the impact of the Vols’ recent run to the top of the recruiting rankings and tease an upcoming story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two big recruiting wins and recapping the draft
April 28, 2020 10:40 - 44 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode examine Tennessee’s weekend at the NFL Draft and success on the virtual recruiting trail, pulling a five-star and four-star away from juggernaut programs. Also, what are the current odds at college football being played on schedule? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fitzgerald, fans and food
March 26, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode dive into the uncertainty surrounding football season in the fall, what to make of strength coach Craig Fitzgerald's comments to The Athletic after leaving and the results of the fan survey. Plus, what does food look like in the midst of a quarantine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The one where we talk about Tennessee sports and coronavirus
March 15, 2020 22:43 - 30 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode talk about their experiences covering Tennessee football and basketball amid a total sports shutdown, their own lives since and what lies ahead in uncertain times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coaching changes and combine chatter
February 29, 2020 20:27 - 33 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode talk about the impact of Tennessee's coaching changes and the shift in philosophy, Tennessee's combine invitees and snubs and the fans' relationship to the program before talking St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail from Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's National Signing Day
February 09, 2020 22:49 - 36 minutesOn a new episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode look back at major takeaways from Tennessee landing a top 10 class, what it means for the future and discuss Phillip Fulmer and Jeremy Pruitt going bold with recent comments. Plus, some Vols hoops and David recounts an elite burger in Nashville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Different Sport, Same Story
January 29, 2020 11:26 - 24 minutesOn this week's episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode examine the circumstances and impact of the Vols' ugly home loss to Texas A&M, break down Jeremy Pruitt's shifting coaching staff and the impact of his moves and dip their toe into the Zach Evans recruiting drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does the future look for Vols Nation
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of PFL, David Ubben and co-host Joe Rexrode talk about Tom Mars and his impact on the Cade Mays case, discuss the Vols' projected offensive and defensive depth charts for the fall, plus a look ahead at Uros Plavsic's impact, the Lady Vols' upcoming game against UConn and some BBQ and crab talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Together in Nashville
January 14, 2020 11:12 - 26 minutesDavid and Joe are together again to talk the current Vols that did or didn't transfer or enter the NFL Draft and also dive into some of the new players that are coming in next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vols win the Gator Bowl
January 07, 2020 04:55 - 33 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode discuss their takeaways from the Vols’ Gator Bowl comeback, plus what’s happened to the BasketVols and is Santiago Vescovi the answer? Plus, a deep dive into Asian food and airport food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who can't wait for a bowl game?
December 30, 2019 22:39 - 30 minutesDavid Ubben and co-host Joe Rexrode record this week's podcast from Florida and look ahead to Tennessee's Gator Bowl date with Indiana. Plus, some recruiting chatter and a french toast roundtable with a side of seafood talk, a necessary element of any trip to Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's important when it comes to recruiting
December 17, 2019 12:47 - 41 minutesOn this episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode chat about Tennessee's recruiting, this year's class and the recruiting industrial complex where it all happens. How has this staff, sold as recruiters, stacked up? Plus, some donut and popcorn talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting ready to go bowling
December 09, 2019 18:37 - 33 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode look inside what happened during Sunday's bowl madness, and look ahead at what awaits the Vols in Jacksonville. Plus, they tackle Greg Schiano's controversial comments about Tennessee and the Vols' date with Memphis this week, as well as a quick lookahead to the food scene in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A season saved
December 01, 2019 18:52 - 24 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode look back at Tennessee’s salty posture after denying Vanderbilt a fourth consecutive win, Eric Gray’s big day, dissect an interesting Jeremy Pruitt comment postgame and look ahead to the Vols’ bowl hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2010s: All-Decade Vols
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutesDavid Ubben is joined by WNML Jimmy Hyams to discuss the Tennessee Volunteers All-Decade Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're going bowling!
November 25, 2019 10:41 - 24 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode are back together to breakdown the Vols win over the Tiger and talk about this major turnaround for Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a numbers game
November 18, 2019 12:05 - 29 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode discuss David's piece at The Athletic on the numbers that have changed Tennessee's season, the Vols' upcoming matchup with Missouri, basketball's evolving outlook before getting a little existential and wandering into discussion about dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The wins keep coming
November 11, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode discuss what Tennessee's comeback win over Kentucky means for the status of the program, and take a deeper look at the best story of the season: Jarrett Guarantano. Plus, is Jeremy Pruitt already capable of equaling Butch Jones' best season in the SEC? And they close the show with burger, tapas and ice cream chatter from two different time zones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Winning Episode of PFL
November 04, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode play overrated vs. underrated with the Vols and talk about what they learned from the Vols' win over UAB and what's ahead in Lexington. Plus, they talk about who's to blame for the Uros Plavsic situation and Joe's calamitous travel adventure in the Carolinas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Down go the Gamecocks!
October 28, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutesSubscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. https://theathletic.com/pfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trouble brewing on Rocky Top
October 21, 2019 12:05 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode discuss the QB sneak heard round the world, what exactly happened and Jeremy Pruitt's tirade in the aftermath. Plus, they look at the missed opportunities for the Vols, the complicated relationship with officials and close with some rib chatter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vols are victorious!
October 13, 2019 00:05 - 34 minutesDavid and Joe talk about the Vols big win over Mississippi State and getting their first win in the SEC. The guys also get into Jarrett Guarantano and if he did enough to be the starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another game, another loss
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode talk about Brian Maurer's up-and-down debut and what it means for the team and Jarrett Guarantano moving forward. They also talk about next week's game against Mississippi State and what to make of Phillip Fulmer publicly supporting Jeremy Pruitt and his insistence that his days coaching are behind him.Plus, a preview of this week's subscribers-only episode, where David is joined by Keller Chryst to talk about the name, image and likeness debate and the 2019 Vols. ...
It's Georgia Week
September 30, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutesOn this episode of PFL, David Ubben and Joe Rexrode discuss David's story at The Athletic on Monday about what's gone wrong with Jarrett Guarantano and how to fix it, Jeremy Pruitt's pile of lopsided losses, the future of the program and two memorable meals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Dark Episode
September 22, 2019 01:30 - 23 minutesDavid Ubben is joined by co-host joe Rexrode as the guys breakdown another rough game for the Vols. Tennessee lost 34-3 to Florida and David and Joe talk about if the season is lost or if there is still a glimmer or hope. Subscribe now to hear new episodes of The Lead each weekday morning: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead/id1478448344 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally a win
September 16, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutesOn this episode of PFL, David Ubben recounts his trip behind the scenes to Chattanooga and what he learned about Tennessee by sitting in on a week’s worth of game planning and coaches’ meetings. Plus, David and co-host Joe Rexrode talk about their takeaways from the Vols’ win over Chattanooga and what to expect in The Swamp this Saturday. Subscribe now to hear new episodes of The Lead each weekday morning: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead/id1478448344 Learn more about your ad...
Rocky Top is still down
September 09, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutesDavid Ubben and Joe Rexrode sit down to discuss the Vols' innate ability to rip defeat from the jaws of victory, what went wrong, where Tennessee goes from here and a few other storylines from the Vols' shocking double overtime loss. Also, subscribe to The Athletic using this special link: theathletic.com/pfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rocky Top Has Fallen
September 02, 2019 11:05 - 36 minutesOn this week's funereal episode of PFL, The Athletic's David Ubben and Joe Rexrode tackle what the heck happened at Neyland Stadium on Saturday and offer a few reasons for doom and a few for hope. David also performs a dramatic reading of the postgame Tennessee fan discussion board before they discuss Jeremy Pruitt's reset relationship with his fan base and what the loss means moving forward. Also, subscribe to The Athletic using this special link: theathletic.com/pfl Learn more about your a...
Expectations on Rocky Top
August 27, 2019 03:20 - 35 minutesOn Pod For Life, you’ll hear insight from behind-the-scenes of the Tennessee program, plus interviews and thoughts on what you saw on the field on Saturday. Tennessee writer David Ubben and Nashville columnist Joe Rexrode will be talking Vols every week and probably getting sidetracked by any number of tangents. Also, David will return with a special subscribers-only show in the middle of the week that will feature a rotating set of co-hosts. Subscribe to The Athletic using this promo link: ...
Pod for Life Trailer
August 20, 2019 20:40 - 1 minuteSubscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/pfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices